Yes - you can now book your ticket to space. It’s done. They’ve done it. Around 48 hours ago Virgin Galactic unveiled a new spaceship and you can register for a ticket online. You will go through 3 days of flight preparation before boarding. It is a sub-orbital trip, meaning you will leave the earth’s atmosphere and gravitational pull behind - to float around and take a look down from the stars. Flights begin in 2009. Take a Friday off and on Monday when co-workers tell you they didn’t do much for the weekend…just wait for them to ask you. $200,000 with a $20,000 deposit. PURCHASE TICKET
A little after dinner something - these tea pearls actually unfold from balls that are hand rolled by tea-makers in China. They unfold to become full blossoms in the teapot. Like having an edible tea tree in your tea pot. You can purchase the glass tea pot as well (crystal no less). “Drinkable Ornamental Luxury” as the company puts it - we just like that no one else is doing it. Pearls $23 for 3 BUY Tea Pot $16 BUY
In 1902 a German botanist named Weber came to Mexico to study the Agave plant and differentiate between local varieties. He soon discovered higher altititudes and milder climates fostered better alcohol from the plant. The now aptly named Blue Tequilana Weber Agave is used for the finest tequillas. In fact the European Union and Mexico designated that this is the only plant that can produce anything officially called Tequilla. Corzo Blue Agave are grown a mile high where the soil is richer and more red producing the finest tequilla. Worth a try. 46-$56 BUY
For a company famous for its toasters, Dualit is going modern - while staying a bit retro in design. The Dualit Digital Radio has a rechargeable NiMH battery, timer, alarm with snooze and sleep options, cast aluminum casing, and an aux in for the iPod. Put it next to the bed, in the home office - take it on the road. We like it. Enjoy. $225.00. BUY
Looking for the ’70s wide collar? The Goodfellas long collar? Specify your taste using Wurkin Stiffs magnetic collar stays. Over the past few years the company has grown and expanded their line and sizes. A small magnet attaches inside your collar and keeps it in line. Simple idea - and these guys came up with it. Easy enough - and they’re nickel plated. $45.00/6 stays. BUY
In April of this year, 253,190 U.S. passengers had their luggage sent to the wrong place. American Airlines alone lost 38,454 just in April. New charges have just gone into effect for checked bags on some airlines. So now imagine heading to the airport with only your wallet and a magazine, no TSA baggage screening, no waiting at the carousel, no lugging, no carts. The Luggage Club will pick your bags up at your home, and deliver them to your destination for less than one would think. A set of golf clubs from San Francisco to Sun Valley, Idaho round-trip is about $140. That means you only handle them on the course. Business for such services has increased 500% in the last year, and we think it’s time to take them up on their offer. Bags insured for $1,000 each and you get a tracking number. BUY
We like to keep Clipspringer.com G-Rated for the most part. But life is meant to be enjoyed, so we think everyone should do it right. Oro Designs sells the Mile High Kit, including whisper-quiet massager, lubricant, 2 condoms, and lipstick mirror. Safe, effective fun at 35,000 feet. Everyone wins. About as much fun you can have without your clothes on. Join The Club for only $22 BUY
What the world needs now, is…a street legal formula one car. The Caparo T1 goes over 200 miles per hour, and does 0-60 in under 2.5 seconds. The Prince of Monaco unveiled the Caparo and it is about to go on sale around the world. It will have an electronically adjustable height, so one can go over a speedbump without destroying the thing. Don’t expect to see too many on the road, as one will set you back…$480,000. BUY
Status symbols indeed. These British cufflinks send just the message you’re looking for - Desperate, Adulterous, Divorced, Married, Available, Swinger, Curious and many more. Hell - you may find yourself changing them throughout an evening. Quickly turn the knob to fend off the over-the-hill cougar, or turn it to bait her - whichever you prefer. $140. BUY
The new James Bond book, The Devil May Care, is out and available cheaply, or - if you’d prefer to see what happens when Bond fanatics go a little overboard, take a peek at the Bentley special edition version of the book. Bond drove a handful of Bentley’s over the years and is behind the wheel of one again in The Devil May Care. Only 300 copies of the book have been made (100 for the U.S.). The publishers met with the design team at Bentley and spared no expense in the details of the special edition. The look is a mix of the original 1950’s Bond novels with the 1950’s Bentley owner’s manuals. The leather binding and stitching is the same used in Bentleys and there is even a steel engine plate inside with the number of the book. And it comes with a little die-cast replica of the original Bond Bentley from Casino Royale. Afraid someone might use this book as a coaster on your coffee table? Likely not when it is in it’s plexi-glass case…included. $1500. BUY
Out with the old and in with the new. Time to take the Babolat Aeropro Drive for a test run and see how you stack up to Wimbledon’s #1. Rafael Nadal uses this racquet, and quite well we should add. He wraps two over-grips around it to expand the width of the handle and strings it to between 55 and 65 pounds. Large sweetspot will only help. $185 BUY
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we slowly return from vacation. We’ve been gone for more than 2 weeks now and will be back up and running on Monday the 7th of July. Thanks for your patience, we’re almost there. We also are excited about the increasing hits and visitors. Don’t forget to send any suggestions our way by clicking here. Enjoy the weekend….
A little recipe for our readers. Grab one Tovolo Perfect Cube Ice Tray ($10 for 2), fill with hot water (prevents bubbles from forming in the ice, ensuring crystal clear results) and set in freezer (this step is optional of course). Get your han
Enertia Electric Motorcycle
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Aptera Short Range Vehicle
At the end of 2008 Aptera will begin mass production of it's vehicle. Technically licensed as a motorcycle, you can choose electric or hybrid option. Comes with rear camera, GPS and even goes over 85 mph. Reservations may be made now for $500.
Ultimate Mud Boot
Le Chameau has been making boots since the 1920's. Started by an agricultural engineer, the company usesonly sustainable, eco-friendly suppliers. The rubber is extracted from Hevea trees in the Amazon, and the bark grows back for the process to be
Solio Solar Charger
The Solio Universal Hybrid Charger can keep your cell phone and iPhone charged on long hikes, camping, skiing or at the beach. Also perfect for emergency kits, it is well worth the $95 and may even save you in the long run on the electric bill.