Category Archives: Misc
WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE WATER
Water may appear a very inexpensive resource but with these sparkling jewel-embedded bottles it might become one of the most expensive beverages. For the people who are collectors of opulent bottles, this 24-karat gold bottle is one of the most expensive water bottles one can own. The bottle is designed by an Italian artist Fernando Altamirano with excellent craftsmanship and beautiful design. The bottle helps a foundation that combat global warming around, as it contains water from different springs from all over the world. If you have $60,000 to spend on some water, then by all means do so.
WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE POKER SET
Geoffrey Parker, London-based maker of the finest games on the globe, is offering the world’s most expensive poker set for $7.5 million, Justluxe reports.
The bespoke set comes housed in a genuine alligator skin case finished in any color the client chooses, fitted with 18k white goldcombination locks and hardware.
The case’ suede lining features an 18k gold and diamond frame holding 384 18k white gold chips, each inlaid on both sides in shagreen (stingray skin).
The chips can be in any currency and denomination the client desires.
The edge of each chip is set with precious stones – white diamonds for the white chips, sapphires for the blue, rubies for the red, emeralds for the green and black diamonds for the black.
The dealer button is be a larger 18 karat white gold chip set with two rows of diamonds to the edge. The set will feature an estimated 22,364 stones in all, totaling 1,012 carats.
Moreover, there are four platinum-plated decks of poker cards. Geoffrey Parker is now taking orders, with an expected delivery time of six to nine months.
THE SMALLEST AQUARIUM IN THE WORLD
Miniature specialist Anatoly Konenko, from the Siberian city of Omsk, has built the world’s smallest aquarium.
It is just 30mm wide, 24mm high and 14 mm deep – enough to hold just 10ml of water, or about two tablespoons’ worth.
The mini-aquarium is even equipped with a water purification filter to keep the water healthy for fish.
Konenko, who calls his art ‘micro-miniatures’, even made a minuscule fishing net which he used to place the fish, baby Danios.
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RANDOM PHOTOS OF THE DAY
I’ve always said, if I decided to do a photo-shoot with a model, I would SOOOOOOO do a concept like this.
I’ve heard of being “hands on” with your work, but SHHHHESSSHHHH, this takes that term to a whole other level…..I LIKE IT!!!!
RANDOM PHOTOS OF THE DAY
If I had a model-like girlfriend who wore this around me….she would be pregnant…INSTANTLY!!!
Okay, I take my previous statement back….if my model-like girlfriend showed up wearing this she’d be pregnant….AUTOMATICALLY!!!
NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! 8)
RANDOM PHOTO OF THE DAY
You know after seeing this photo, I really wanna watch “The Lady & The Tramp“….talk about innocent, puppy love!!!
PARIS HILTON TWEETS FROM HER PRIVATE JET
For most people having a luxury jet to yourself is a dream that seems very out-of-reach. Not for multi-millionaire hotel heiress Paris Hilton.
Ms Hilton tweeted a picture of herself yesterday reclining on a bed on her private jet as she flew to Paris, France.
Hilton, was coming from London, about which she Tweeted: ‘I love this city! One of my favorite cities in the world.’
London’s Daily Mail grabbed a hold of some of the party princess’s pics of herself on the jet – one of her on a double bed and another of her posing on a leather sofa.
Ms Hilton is even pictured in the cockpit “piloting” the plane.
Prior to her departure, Hilton also showed off some pictures of her massive collection of Louis Vuitton luggage.
The luxury private jet, a 1979 Boeing 747, retails at around $270 million and is owned by Sheldon Adelson, CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
‘THE LOST FILES’ – KANYE WEST & AMBER ROSE PHOTO-SHOOT WITH TERRY RICHARDSON
Photographer Terry Richardson has worked alongside some very famous people, many including musicians such as Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne, even Rosa Acosta. He recently put up these photos of Kanye and Amber via his Tumblr account, even though we all know they aren’t together now….these photos just remind you of the G.O.O.D times the 2 shared together.
KANYE WEST SPOTTED AT LEBRON JAMES’ “THE DECISION” PRESS CONFERENCE
LeBron James was spotted with everybody’s favorite man to hate, Mr. Kanye West. I’m not too sure why Kanye was there, but who cares, Lebron picked a team & now everybody can get back to their regular lives.
PARIS HILTON PACKS DOZENS OF BAGS FOR THE WORLD CUP
There’s only six days to go until the end of the World Cup. But Paris Hilton obviously feels she needs at least one suitcase full of clothes every day.
As she headed off to South Africa for the final stages of the cup last week the heiress posed atop more than a dozen designer suitcases.
She obviously has a passion for Louis Vuitton - the vast collection of bags all bore the designer’s unmistakable logo.
The 29-year-old posted the photo on her Twitter account with the message: ‘All packed and ready for the World Cup! So excited!’
Later, she tweeted about the “private jet” she’s taking to South Africa. Luckily, it looks like the plane will have plenty of room for all the Hilton baggage.
