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700 HP Electric Car

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:58:00 +0000

A British company called Lightning has created an all electric sports car. The company plans to release 3 models. The sports model can go zero to 60 in four seconds. With 700hp its about to give Tesla a run for its money.

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Itunes on Your Cell Phone

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:25:00 +0000

You wont have to get an Iphone to hear your playlist. According to a new company Melodeo Inc, its new service called NuTsie, you can listen to your Itunes music on various phones. You dont even have to upload all your music, by uploading your metada it will recognize the song and will stream it from its servers. Since it has to apply to radio rules it wont be as perfect as we all would like it to be, but still seems very awesome.

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Avis to Offer Drivers with Rental Cars

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:54:00 +0000

Avis trying to distinguish itself from the rest plans to offer chauffeurs with their rental cars. For $30 an hour plus car rental fees this service is currently available in 10 major us cities. Seems like its designed for those who don't want to attract the attention that would come with the standard chauffeured vehicle such as limousines, now you can be driven around in a dodge neon in style!

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1 Series Spy Shots

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:40:00 +0000

This will be the smallest BMW model and it headed for the US soon. Dont let its size fool you now apparently being reported it will contain a six cylinder engine, while the higher performance model will feature a twin turble in line six 3.0l, now thats pretty impressive for such a little car.

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Bling Ice Cubes

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:21:00 +0000

If your bored and tired of your plain dull looking ice cubes this should bling your situation up! This thing can make 6 gemstones for $5.95!

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2009 Mercedes CLK

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:34:00 +0000

Except for the front lights, no major changes can be seen yet. Mercedes Benz is trying to beef up the 2009 clk coupe, the V6 will contain a 3.5L engine with 272 hp. There has also been talks of an up coming hybrid version of this coupe. It will probably go on sale late 2008.

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World's Most Expensive Cell Phones

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:50:00 +0000

We all love to have the latest gadgets in our cell phones, and the prices for these devices have been growing rapidly. While we thought paying $500-$1,000 was a bit steep these new phone really push the envelope.

A Geneva company GoldVish now has the record for the world's most expensive cell phone, according to the Guinness World Records. At $1.3 million its quite a steal, featuring 1,800 diamonds. A Nokia based company Vertu, has been around for a few years is known for ultra luxury high end phones.

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Las Vegas City Center

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:49:00 +0000

Las Vegas has always been known for new and extravagant things. Each new project there pushes the envelope a bit more. But nothing looks as amazing as the City Center. This will be a 76 acre mixed use development project. It will be located on the Las Vegas strip, in between Belagio and Monte Carlo. Will Contain the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and residence, Vdara Condo-Hotel, Harmon Hotel and Residence, and a unique twin towers which will be built at an angle Veer luxury condos.

All of this will also feature a casino, convention and meeting spaces, theaters, large retail and entertainment space, with its own people mover monorail that will take you around this center.

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Cayenne Turbo in Hybrid Version

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Apparently this topic has been in talks for a while. But now it has been confirmed that it will hit the market in 2009. It will be offered in Australia, and as mentioned below, will be available on more than one model.

"It will be available throughout the [Cayenne] range, and not just on a flagship model."

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Blockbuster May Buy Movielink

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:35:00 +0000

Blockbuster is now in talks with Movielink, and planing to acquire the company. Movielink is a movie downloading site, which is owned by top movie studios. This move by Blockbuster would allow it to be more competitive against its number one competitor Netflix. Netflix is introducing a "Watch Now" feature where it will allow its customers to view certain content on your PC. Movielink on the other hand allows you to rent or buy both via download a large number of movies, which for rent feature you have a 24 hour window to watch the movie. If Blockbuster manages to acquire Movielink, it might put them in somewhat an advantage over Netflix.

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Pocket PC Phone gets an Iphone clone

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:21:00 +0000

Ever since we first saw a glance of the Iphone everyone was speechless. Now many companies are trying to copy everything from the iphone features to design. A developer now created a iphone program clone for pocket pc E-Ten M600, allowing it to look almost identical. The clone program has most of the features of the iphone with finger scrolling and slide to lock feature. You can view the video from the source.

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Absolut Vodka For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:48:00 +0000

After parent company V&S held the brand for 90 years, is not offering it for sale. With innovative and catchy marketing campaigns the brand its known and recognizable by millions of people. The parent company have been linked with the state to control the consumption of alcohol in Sweden. Now some of the concerns maybe that the new buyer might lack that responsibility. We hope the new buyer will keep up with the edgy and artsy marketing campaigns.

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Most Expensive Home in California

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:37:00 +0000

This 30,000 square foot mansion was first listed on the market a year ago. Now its on the Forbes 10 most expensive homes in the world, it comes in at No. 8. Listed at $75 million. Its called the Portabello Estate, located in Corona Del Mar, claiming to have a tripe ocean front lot, features 8 bedrooms and 10 baths. Also includes 2 story grotto with a pool, swim up bar, an entertainment level with a bowling alley, and a 2,000 square foot, 2 bedroom master suite.

Not only does it have quiet a unique design, also the list of features just seems endless.

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Refrigerator Entertainment Center

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:42:00 +0000

Whirlpool is set to release a refrigerator which will contain an entertainment center, the line will be called Central Park Connection. Its difficult to believe but you will be able to view photos, listen to mp3's, plug in a dvd player, have an interactive message board and a web tablet. That will give the family fridge a new method, and can get rid of all the post it and other junk that's piled up on the front of the fridge.

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Lamborghini Gallardo, Superleggera

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:13:00 +0000

Lamborghini to debut its new model Gallardo Superleggera. It will feature a lightweight body construction, it will be 154lbs lighter than the previous model and will boost 530 hp. It will feature a robotized mechanical e-gear, a suede steering wheel, and will go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. It will be available in March 07.

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New Real Estate Site, Listings with Streaming Video

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:10:00 +0000

A new site to be launched April 1, 2007, FeaturePosting.com is aimed to deliver real estate listings with streaming videos. Users will have a choice of posting a free listing or paying for an enhanced listings with some offering various add on packages like longer videos and more interactive features. In the near future, FeaturePosting.com, plans to expand beyond real estate listings to allow users to buy and sell items you would find in a classified section.

Sony To Release a Cheaper Blu-Ray Player

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:47:00 +0000

Sony to release a $600, blu-ray dvd player BDP-S300. Their first blu ray player BDP-S1, costs, $1,000, and hasn't been exactly flying of the store shelves. This one with a new design and Bravia theater sync as well as CD playback, should be more attractive to consumers. With those not in the market for a Blu-Ray player before, might be thinking about it now.

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Porsche to Make High Speed Boats

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:47:00 +0000

Porsche to collaborate with Fearless Yachts based in Florida. After making impressive history in the auto world Porsche is set to hit the sea. They will start with a, 28 footer will feature a fiberglass hull, sleek and seamless design makes it more aerodynamic, off this powered by a 525 hp engine which will allow it to hit 80mph, larger boats will follow in the next few years.

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Wallstreet for the Pop Culture

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:48:00 +0000

A site titled Wallstrip, gives stock advise for the you tube crowd. Instead of throwing around the formalities you would see on CNBC and other channels. This site puts videos on each stock it reviews and presents it in a quirky entertaining way that appeals to the pop culture. Their shows have shown alot of popularity on Youtube, as well as podcasts on Itunes.

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Real Estate Office with Internet Cafe Twist

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:31:00 +0000

A new concept in real estate shopping is currently seen in Texas. Avalar Real Estate Associates, opened in Austin Texas, but its not your average real estate shop. Think of a internet coffeehouse with a twist. This real estate shop allows users to search for available properties online, while enjoying their cup of coffee and have the help of a Realtor, as well show them the properties they would like to visit.

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New LCD Board Game

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 02:06:00 +0000

Phillips plans to release a sophisticated touch screen game the combines the principles of board game and a computer game. This prototype "Entertaible" contains a 30 inch LCD touch screen, which would allow multi-player games with multiple objectives. It will have online access for updates, saving abilities and new games. This new concept will be tested for social games in restaurants, hotels and bars. But eventually it would great to see it make inside consumer homes.

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Commercial Real Estate to Remain Strong in 2007

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:40:00 +0000

Ironically while the residential sector will be struggling and have very little growth in 2007, commercial market appears to have a bright outlook. The commercial market has been picking up quiet quickly, with vacancy rates being all time low in many markets across the nation. Also with job growth, demand for office space has increased significantly.

"Among the 1,042 private and institutional investors surveyed, 60 percent plan to boost their investment in the commercial real estate market by an average of 19 percent over the next 12 months, according to the survey."

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Dell to enter Cellphone Market?

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:42:00 +0000

There hasn't been any confirmations yet. But there was talks with Motorola. Hopefully we can see some pictures of the products sometime soon. It appears many different companies are jumping on the cell phone bandwagon. As mentioned by the source these are just speculations at this point. And i would be nice to see the phone stick around unlike dells MP3 player which was discontinued.

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Custom M5 with 810 Horsepower

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:04:00 +0000

As if the regular M5 with 500hp is not good enough, a custom tuner built an M5 with 810 horsepower capable of going 240 mph. This is made possible by turbochargers, these would usually be found under the hood. Not in this case, here they were placed underneath the rear bumper. Inside you will also find some custom modifications, like the black crocodile leather. But its obvious the 810 hp is a bit more impressive than the crocodile leather. There will be only 10 of these built for $350,000 each.

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VIP Customer to Buy First Private Airbus A380

noreply@blogger.com (the grind) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:30:00 +0000

These days regular private jets such as Gulfstream and Learjets are just not good enough. An undisclosed billionaire from Middle East has agreed to purchase a new Airbus A380 for about $300 million. If that wasn't enough an additional $100 million will be spent out outfitting the interior to include two dining areas, a 600 sq ft. master bedroom and a game room. The commercial version of this jumbo jet can be configured to seat up to 853 passengers on two decks.

This so called mansion in the sky is not only very costly to operate, it will also create a problem of where it could be landed. Due to the size of this plane many airport runways are too short for it and lack the adequate equipment.

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