Author: JD
RANGE SMART THERMOMETER
GOTTA GET THIS FOR THE HOUSE Range Smart Thermometer ($90). Available in two forms, a three-inch, pointed thermometer with a long cord perfect for meats, and a six-inch, dull thermometer made for working with deep pots, it plugs directly into your iOS device, letting you get smarter about temperature. Push notifications, alerts at multiple temperatures, and recipe graphs are just a few of the features that make it so useful.
’12 O’Clock Boys’ Documentary Trailer
WOW!!! 12 O’Clock Boys follows Pug, a wisecracking 13-year-old living on a dangerous Westside block in Baltimore, who has one goal in mind: to join The Twelve O’Clock Boys – the notorious urban dirt-bike gang. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they invade the streets and clash with police who are forbidden to chase the bikes for fear of endangering the public. When Pug’s older brother dies suddenly, he looks to the pack for mentorship, spurred by their dangerous lifestyle. Described as The Wire with wheelies, Lofty Nathan’s film plays in NYC at Rooftop Films and Saturday in LA at the Sundance NEXT Weekend festival.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“If you didn’t plan on being amazing, why did you show up in the first place!!! Be Phenomenal or Be Forgetten!!!! -Eric Thomas
Sony’s Special Ferrari-Red Edition
The special edition boasts five different models of laptops: Vaio Duo 13, Vaio Pro 11, Pro 13, Vaio Fit 14 and 15. When it comes to the specs, here’s what you need to know: all of these models come equipped with Core i7 processors and 1080p touchscreens. The Vaio Fit 15 model has 12 GB of RAM, whereas Pro, Duo and Fit 13, model come with “only” 8 GB. We’re almost sure that the laptop’s colour can’t boost your work performance or lead you, by chance, on the road to success, but if you decide to purchase one of these fire-like jewels ”just for the colour”, do expect to pay a fortune on it . The “cheapest” of them all, the red Fit 15 costs $2000 while the most expensive, the Duo 13 reaches $3000.
Coach gives Barbie a makeover
DOPE ! The Coach-designed Barbie is decked out like never before. Coach Barbie is wearing the classic checked Tattersall trench coat, suede skirt, striped jumper, sandals and sunglasses. All the items are modeled after Coach’s real life spring/summer 2013 collection. Barbie even comes with her first-ever genuine leather accessory – the Classic Coach Duffle Bag, which was created in the same factories and with the same materials as Coach’s life-sized consumer handbags. The Classic Duffle includes a drawstring dust bag. Mattel is making 13,000 of the Coach-clad Barbies. Cost is $95, and they can be purchased online and in Coach and Mattel stores worldwide.
NEW Video: Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan: Identical Plays (Part 2)
THIS IS SO CRAZY!! Via DimeMag: The sequel starts off with Phil Jackson‘s recent comments comparing the two stars he coached. The media has been comparing them for years already, but it was fasciating to finally hear the Zen Master open up about their similar personalities and games.
Sony HT-ST7 Sound Bar
The new Sony Sound Bar is packed with a lot of features, including a sleek aluminum chassis that incorporates nine independent drivers and seven discrete amplifiers. There are three HDMI inputs, three digital audio inputs and an analog input. You also get Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to pair Bluetooth devices with it, such as smartphones and tablets. Cost for the new Sony HT-ST7 Sound Bar is $1,299.
Villa Beyond
I LOVE IT !! NEW VACATION SPOT Overlooking Bang Tao and the Andaman Sea, this gorgeous place in between luscious greenery high up on the hillside offers an inspiring collection of social and private spaces to take your mind off anything unrelated to relaxation and contemplation. The living space, dining zone and lounging areas are decorated with elegant materials including wood, stone and glass. Rustic details accentuate the interiors, adding an extra dimension to the fascinating flowing space that seems to spill over the infinity pool’s edge. The master suite is complemented by 6 guest bedrooms and a massage room, while the outdoor facilities offer an extension of luxury into the wild.