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Luxury yacht & luxury boats: Folbot’s folding kayak

editor — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:32:29 +0000

Almost every kayak sailor knows Folbot, one of the major builders of folding kayaks, small human-powered boats. Folbots manufacturer have been sold since 1933. They do our best to make a quality kayak at a fair price and profit. Citibot, the lightest Folbot’s folding kayak, is the which is only 24 lbs, and can turn 180 degrees in two paddle strokes. The aluminum-framed boat is perfect for every sort of adventure.

It utilizes Folbot’s taut tensioning device and adds a newly designed seat and cockpit coaming. The boat conveniently folds up into a 35″ x 18″ x 10″ backpack, and 10-20 minutes is all it takes to get assembled. Citibot sells for $1,197 with an additional $320 for the paddle. You can also choose a model depending on your requirements. Greenland II is the priciest of the range for $2,595 and it can seat two persons.
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World celebrity news: Michael Jackson’s gold plated casket

editor — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:58:05 +0000

Michael Jackson will be buried in a $25,000 custom gold-plated casket that is being produced in the Tri-State. Jackson’s coffin was ordered from an Indiana casket manufacturer. It looks very similar to the same casket soul legend James Brown was buried in. Gold-plated and solid bronze casket is lined with blue velvet and has a hand-polished mirror finish.

As reported this week, Michael’s public memorial will be staged at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday (July 7). The venue is the same location Jackson performed his final tour rehearsal, just two days before his death on June 25. Around 20,000 fans are expected to attend.
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Most expensive luxury watches: Concord C1 Biretrograde watch

editor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:07:19 +0000

At this years Basel show Swiss watchmaker Concord presented some new models from their C1 edition. Most of all I liked Biretrograde watch. These most expensive watches include a double retrograde complication that combines the date and day of the week week, in a world in which engineering and design battle for precedence. Cut from platinum or rose gold, the C1 Biretrograde leaves nothing to chance. Exploiting the brand’s emblematic construction concept, it offers a bold and contemporary display of time time.

Driven by a Concord C101 automatic movement, the C1 Biretrograde is a symbol of excellence released in a limited edition of just 50 platinum and 150 rose-gold versions. The model boasts an imposing case that combines various materials and a transparent multi-layered dial. The structure is strengthened by three screws, which add to the personality of the timepiece. The retrograde date and day indicators, positioned at 4 and 7 o’clock respectively, trace perfectly symmetrical arcs. Concord C1 Biretrograde watch comes with black vulcanized rubber with folding clasp in 18 ct gold strap.
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Most expensive car: $1.83 million GTbyCitroen

editor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:05:27 +0000

Citroen has launched their new limited edition most expensive car. As rumors claim only 15 or 20 GTbyCitroen are offered at an exclusive price of $1.83 million (£1.1 million). Citroen cooperated with the developers of the Gran Turismo video game franchise last year in Paris.

Firstly Citroen displayed a real life model of this beauty at last year’s Paris Auto Salon and after seeing the great response the car garnered they have decided to put this car into production. Citroen took the concept on a drive around London last week, and has since confirmed that it will make the climb up the hill at Goodwood this month.
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Expensive shoes & unique dress: Most expensive wedding dress from Vietnam

editor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:01:21 +0000

Summer is a hot wedding season! Keeping on the topic of weddings I’d like to draw your attention to this most expensive wedding dress from Vietnam. This unique dress is decorated with with 222 diamonds and 100 red rubies. It was created by Vietnam fashion designer Huy Vo and was presented at the Ruby Plaza trading centre in Hanoi some days ago.

The gemstone-made flower on the gown has 22 big rubies and 8 big diamonds. A big water drop-shaped ruby that symbolizes love has been used for the pistil. It took 40 days to complete this unique bridal gown. The total time spent included 56 hours for idea and production, 240 hours for selecting and processing gemstones, and 24 hours for fixing gemstones to the gown. On June 30, the first runner-up in Miss Vietnam 2008 will wear this unique dress. Price: $117,000.
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Elite luxury travel: Amazing wedding at Chateau Hattonchâtel, France

editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:39:59 +0000

Everybody dream to make him wedding special and memorable. Every bride wanna be a princes even for a one single day! The main and the happiest day in her life! This luxury French Chateau Hattonchâtel, situated in the Seine Valley, north-east of France, can be a perfect place for a wedding venue, because there dreams come true.

Just over an hour drive from Luxembourg, and approximately two hours from Paris, the Chateau is perfectly situated for a unique wedding reception. The Chateau will cater for your every need with a selection of wedding breakfast menus, small or large flower decorations, bridal bouquet, wedding photography, wedding transport, wedding music and more. Chateau Hattonchâtel, wedding abroad, should be a unique experience and they take the utmost care to ensure that you can enjoy it absolutely undisturbed.
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Luxury food & drinks pictures: Royal Sevruga Caviar ‘Malossol’

editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:36:25 +0000

You will never forget this luxury food if you ever have tasted it! I’m talking about caviar! Royal Sevruga Caviar ‘Malossol’ has a distinguished smooth, buttery flavor. Authentic Caspian Russian black caviar has aromatic and savory taste, slate gray to black color, appreciated for its keen yet warm and iodized taste.

Sevruga caviar ‘Malossol’ is small pearly grained, and the color is slate gray to black. Pair this with the finest champagne for a wonderful taste sensation. Purchase Sevruga Caviar ‘Malossol’ - 35.2 oz/1 kg, Caspian Russian for $5,390 right now.
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Luxury phone: Mac Funamizu Clear Cell Phone

editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:21:24 +0000

Wow! Some years ago we couldn’t expected to see something like this. Earlier Mac Funamizu has designed Mac-like clear computers. This time I was amazed to hear about concept of the new Mac Funamizu luxury phone that is totally glass clear!

Mac Funamizu phones designed in Tokyo come with transparent screen and keys, simply beautiful and amazing. But all are still under concept. I think your fingerprints would have to be cleaned off so often, but anywhere I’d like to have one like these gorgeous phones.
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Best electronic gadgets: World’s most expensive CD ever

editor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:17:39 +0000

Try to guess where appeared the world’s most expensive CD ever! I think you wouldn’t be surprised to now that such CD was made in Japan well-known for producing lots of luxury goods on any taste. It is priced at $100,000 USD and comes in platinum case studded with 10 2ct diamonds. Nagahori Jewelers of Tokyo worked with Universal Music to release “Woman, Sweet 10 Diamonds” CD with 18 songs by female singers.

The worlds most expensive CD went on sale at the Takashimaya department store at Nihonbashi. The CD without the platinum case and diamonds can be found at Amazon for just a bit cheaper at 1,980 yen. Sankei reports that the publisher of the CD Universal Music is trying to get the CD into the Guinness Book O Records.
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Best of cool bike, bicycle, motorcycle: Hublot All Black Bike range

editor — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:22:59 +0000

We’re glad to preview Hublot All Black Bike range. These cool bikes were made by luxury watchmaker Hublot in collaboration with BMC, Swiss bike manufacturer. BMC create fascination through their unique design and technically perfect form. The innovative, eye catching, precise, and clean styling of a BMC bike stirs a deep emotion within.

The first highly exclusive bike due to be race-tested at the “World Stars Cycling Criterium” in Monaco on 3 July, on the eve of the Tour de France. Exceptional racing bike made from light, high-performance materials and which, like Hublot watches, represents a true feat of design and technology. All Black Bike’s speed is in its DNA, with a carbon fiber, aluminum frame and ceramic-infused pedal bearings. The racing bike has SuperRecord 11-speed, the Pedals speedplay made of nanogram titanium, the overall weight is 6.9 kg.
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