Sotheby’s Apple 1 Computer auction estimated to fetch $180,000

Developed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, the Apple I computer’s history goes back to 1976, when it was presented to the Homebrew Computer Club, and was totally dismissed by almost everyone, except Paul Terrel who then ordered 50 computers for $500 apiece. Following this order Jobs and Wozniak continued production and started retailing the computers at a catchy price of $666.66. Described as the first ready-made personal computer, Apple I signaled a new age in which computing became accessible to masses.

Sotheby’s Apple 1 Computer auction estimated to fetch $180,000

This particular operational Apple computer I is described to be the one out of 50 surviving and 6 in working condition. The lot on sale also includes Apple I cassette interface Copyright 1976, cassette tapes used to store programs and data, several manuals including a rare Apple- I Operation Manual.

Sotheby’s Apple 1 Computer auction estimated to fetch $180,000

Via: Sotheby’s

Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag

The results of the duly destructed bag, all for the sake of a photo shoot can be seen on the Shiesld’s website and was also featured in Mrs. Eastwood & Company with Francesca Eastwood’s stepmother Dina expressing her disgust on this act.

Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag

However, it’s not only Dina that seems to be horrified with this photos shoot insensitive to those in need; angry viewers, fashionistas and many economically challenged people have expressed their anger on Francesca’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag

As wrote by one angry viewer, “Some of us actually have to work and live check 2 check, spoiled rotten b***h to burn $100,000 bag”. As said by another, “Wow.. The $100,000 wasted on this pointless shoot could of been used to benefit charities or needy people, Just crazy.” But, others have gone as far as to suggest that star-daughter Fracesca Eastwood should kill herself. And, Francesca is not all bothered by all these vicious reactions stating that she already knew people would be shocked, but they just don’t understand what is art.

Clint Eastwood’s daughter destroys $100,000 Birkin handbag

Also, we have earlier seen that world famous artist Kayne West and rapper Jay-Z gone little too far for their ‘Otis’ music video, as they literally obliterated a $300,000 Maybach by the help of a welding torch and a metal cutting saw.

Jay-Z destroyed Maybach

Also, check in photos the similar destruction done to Christian Louboutin shoes.

sawed a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes in half

sawed a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes in half

Via: TylerShields

Cassandra Cucine Curved Kitchen

Designed meticulously with exclusivity intact, the cuisine room features a beautiful, luxurious curved layout in front view while other commercial kitchenettes are arched in plan view. The handmade kitchen not only harmonizes well with your everyday cookery-room activities, but also sustains the exclusivity of a masterpiece. While some of you may have seen curved eat-ins in plan view, but the unique shaped endowed by Cassandra Cucine undoubtedly raises a radical differentiation at the kitchen industry.

Cassandra Cucine Kitchen

However coming to the overall chassis that snoozes pretty comfortably in a plush feel, the concept encompasses all the appliances within the elliptical cabinets. By taking advantage of which, you can off course organize your kitchen equipments in a very neat and systematic way. At the same time, you will be provided with enough space for storage as a detailed combination of asymmetrical cabinets and doors has been infused by the Greece-based kitchen furniture company.

What really perks up even more is the wooden elliptical shape which boasts of lacquered plywood. The surface of the doors (nonetheless) can be natural veneered, lacquered or simply stainless steel coated. The unique creation that astoundingly evolves your space also intrigues for striking the ultimate balance between art and utility. But to be on the up and up, Cassandra Cucine Curved Kitchen sums up as an imaginative fusion of creativity and modern usefulness.

Cassandra Cucine

However, you will be getting to latch onto two basic models – depending upon your kitchen body’s material where different door surfaces can be employed. To talk about the iron model first, the variant will basically catch extra points for its eye-catchy structure and aesthetic body made from raw steel sheets. The wooden model, whereas, will be benefiting from the lacquered plywood for its fabrication. But irrespective of which model you fix upon, the kitchenette’s doors will rest on engineered wood whilst the surfaces will come coated with stainless steel, natural veneer, or lacquered veneer.

Lastly yet equally striking, Cassandra Cucine customizes each model for a complete kitchen feel, so you know what a gorgeously designed curved kitchen feels like. Since some people are generally on pins and needles as far as lack of space is concerned, the new scullery idea just takes cares of all of that. However, the company will start the production of their Cassandra Cucine Curved Kitchen in near future.

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1.) Mitt Romney orders a “Phantom Park” Car Elevator

Mitt Romney orders a “Phantom Park” Car Elevator

Mitt Romney, the newly elected Republican nominee for the position of the President of United States, also the owner of some of the world’s most exciting rides has now ordered a one-of-its-kind Phantom park car elevator for transporting his cars to the basement garage. This $55,000 car elevator of this former governor of Massachusetts, also finds its place in other celebrity garages like that of actor Harrison Ford and singer Britney Spears.

2.) Roman Abramovich drives around in a small electric car GEM E4

Roman Abramovich drives around in a small electric car

Owner of the biggest luxury yacht in the world, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich surely knows how to make head turn. The Chelsea club owner was seen driving around in a small electric vehicle on the roads of Antibes, one of his favorite getaway. Further, a little diligent research revealed that the vehicle was the GEM E4 four-passenger electric vehicle.

3.) ‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson lists his Hidden Hills home

Dwayne Johnson lists his Hidden Hills home

The American actor and professional wrestling superstar, also known by his ring name ‘The Rock’ have now listed his luxurious mansion for a handsome $4.995 million. Located in ultra-posh Beverly Hills, California, the property boasts remarkable features like a spectacular two-story gallery entry, luxurious guest bedrooms, exotic bathroom, an outdoor kitchen with cutting-edge barbeque, a movie theater and an outdoor swimming pool.

4.) Rent Leonardo Di Caprio’s Malibu pad for $75,000 per month

Rent Leonardo Di Caprio’s Malibu pad for $75,000 per month

Those in love with Leonardo DiCaprio, now have a lifetime opportunity to taste the bit of his celebrated lifestyle, as the ‘Inception’ star is now leasing out his Carbon beach house, one of his three ocean front properties, for a generous $75,000 per month. But, for leases shorter than 6 months, renters have to pony up $150,000 per month. This recently renovated house was bought by Leonardo back in 2002 for $6 million.

5.) Oprah Winfrey lists her Chicago apartment for half the price she bought it for, $2.8 million

Oprah lists her Chicago apartment for half the price she bought it for, $2.8 million

The most recent development in the celebrity real estate circles is Oprah Winfrey’s finally listing of her grand Chicago apartment for $2.8 million, half the price she paid for it six years ago. After putting it on rent for quite some time, Oprah has listed the property with Prudential Rubloff Properties. Built in 1913, this Beaux-Art mansion boasts two foyers, a solarium, wine room, and three bedrooms. The media mogul also owns another apartment in the same neighborhood along with a $50 Million house in Montecito, Callifornia.

Limited Edition Smeg denim refrigerator for hi-end kitchens

The Independent FAB is not just any fridge, not the usual jeans; it’s an outcome of a quirky collaboration with renowned fashion retailer and a brand of creativity and style, Italia Independent. Described as the product of creativity for the home and style for every day, the Independent FAB is the first ever fridge to be entirely covered in denim.

Limited Edition Smeg denim refrigerator for hi-end kitchens

Denim has been used as the material for FAB28 denim, a functional yet decorative item with rounded features, as it always have been a part of everyone’s imagination, communicating freshness and comfort, rebellion and style. And, in order to use it in domestic context, the fabric is treated with a nano technology, PLASMA, which protects the fridge surface from splashes of fruit juices, water, and all other types of liquids.

Limited Edition Smeg denim refrigerator for hi-end kitchens

The FAB28 denim is made in a limited number of 500 pieces, and will have its worldwide premiere at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Also, this extraordinary product can be admired in Milan at the Smeg Showroom in Corso Monforte 30.

Limited Edition Smeg denim refrigerator for hi-end kitchens

Via: Smeg / Freshome

Japanese Iron Mask sold for thirty times its original price at auction

As per the acclaimed auction house Bonhams, bidders fiercely bidded for this particular coveted mask, which is in the form of tengu, which is a bird-like spirit often depicted with a reddish face and a crow-like long beak. Apart from being a popular mask concept, the tengu is regarded to be a protective, yet very much mischievous spirit in popular Japanese folklore. Further, this mask originally would have been used as an armor accouterments in the Muromachi Period of 13th century, but later, its examples were made only as showpieces, that too for high ranking lords, as the mask declined in popularity very quickly because its full-face coverage turned out to be quite impractical and uncomfortable, while also not providing any functional advantage.

Japanese Iron Mask sold for thirty times its original price at auction

With the beaks and ears riveted on, this iron mask is forged into one piece, and beneath its chin there are two otayori no kugi, lacquered overall red with black on the beak point. Further, the mask’s interior is ostentatiously lacquered with gold along with a two-lame yodarekake of kiritsuke kozane. Also, the kebibi odoshi is attached to the mask by a leather strip.

Elvis Presley crypt up for auction

The crypt in which the ‘King of Rock and Roll’, the cultural icon of the 20th century Elvis Presley’s body was first laid to rest before being moved to the grounds of his Graceland mansion, is the one item among other hundreds other at the auction that is likely to gain a lot of attention. Elvis died in year 1977, and following his funeral, his body was temporarily entombed in the crypt of a private mausoleum at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. And, after two months, his body along with his mother was moved to a permanent site in the meditation garden on the grounds of Graceland. As per Julien’s Auction, the lot of sale also includes the opening and closing of the vault for burial, memorial inscription and use of a small chapel for a memorial service.

Also to be auctioned is a replicated J-45 guitar celebrating Buddy Holly’s 75th birthday and is expected to fetch $10,000 to $20,000.

Other highlights includes is Elvis Presley’s custom made jewelry including E.P. pendant which was given to him in 1971 on stage in Las Vegas. The stunning medallion made of 14k gold and accented with diamonds is expected to fetch $25,000 to $30,000.

E.P. pendant

Also offered for $15,000 - $17,000 is an Amy Winehouse personally owned Princess Tam + Tim robe that the iconic artist wore in her breakout video ‘Rehab’.

Amy Winehouse personally owned Princess Tam + Tim robe

The John Lennon’s signed Rolls Royce registration card dated June 3 for $20,000 $30,000.

John Lennon’s signed Rolls Royce registration card

And, many antique furnishings and personal items from the home of rock-n-roller “Meat Loaf.”

Meat Loaf

Via: JuliensAuctions

11 luxury sports cars wrecked in expensive pileup

Aston Martin One-77 crashed in Hong Kong

Aston Martin One-77 crashed in Hong Kong

The ultra-rare and most sought-after supercar, Aston martin One-77, standing on top on our list of the world’s most expensive cars, is now even rarer as one of just 77 units ever produced is already dead following reports of a tragic high-speed crash that occurred last week in Hong Kong, China. Considerably new, the car involved in this tragic accident was reported to be one of the last units to be produced. Considering the carbon-fiber construction of this $1.7 million car, its repair is expected to cost pretty high and is expected to be shipped back to the Britain for further damage assessment.

2006 Porsche Cayman crashed by ‘Star Trek’ star Sherry Jackson

2006 Porsche Cayman crashed by ‘Star Trek’ star Sherry Jackson

Sherry Jackson, the star who played Andrea in the original ‘Star Trek’ series back in the 1960s rear-ended a 2011 Mustang while she was driving her sleek white 2006 Porsche Cayman in Norwalk, California. However, the reports about the amount of damage and if Sherry Jackson got injured are still unclear.

Tuned Lamborghini Murcielago smashed five cars in Russia

Tuned Lamborghini Mucielago smashed five cars in Russia

In the Russian city of Saint Petersberg, a tuned Lamborghini Murcielago got involved in an accident and damaged five other cars sharing the road. Reportedly, this 641hp supercar accelerated heavily and driver lost control which resulted the crash into three parked cars, along with the hitting of Lexus with a BMW. However, after looking at the cars condition, it doesn’t look like if anybody got hurt.

Audi A8 V10 crashed by Ski World Cup winner Marcel Hirscher

Audi A8 V10 crashed by Ski World Cup winner Marcel Hirscher

On 14 May 2012, Ski World Cup winner, Marcel Hirscher met an accident in his Audi A8 V10 in Abtenau, Austria. Reportedly, Marcel Hirscher was taken to nearby hospital following the major impact which resulted in minor injuries and the total write-off of the car. The 23-year old Austrian World Cup alpine ski racer was on his way to a press even that time.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sports car

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sports car

Thor Batista, the son of business tycoon Brazil’s richest man, Eike Batista ran over a cyclist in his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren over Washington Luiz highway outside Rio de Janerio in March this year. While driving, 20 years old billionaire heir hit a 30-year old Wanderson Pereira, which led to his immediate death. However, Thor survived the tragic rash with some minor cuts in the arm and chest but is summoned to testify as part of the investigation. Also, the Thor family has announced that will bear the costs of the victim’s funeral.

Style of Jolie

Although the delicate jewelry collection was displayed at Julien’s Gallery in Beverly Hills back in April last year as well, but the lush Style of Jolie however will be incorporating some additional jewels for the upcoming French Exhibition. While the gorgeous ornaments are available to glimpse through by private appointments, the two month-long pop-up display will still endow unprecedented access to Jolie’s and Procop’s manifestation.

To render an insight, the exclusive range by Robert Procop and Angelia Jolie beautifully mirrors the depth of creativity and generosity in a subtly interwoven thread. At one end are the sumptuous pear-shaped pendants that illustrate femininity, others resonate a contemporary appeal through dramatic and sharp lines. However to convey Jolie’s favorites - black, green and yellow into gemstones, Robert also ensured careful detailing and utmost selection of fine quality specimens of Columbian emeralds and black spinel.

Robert Procop, Angelina Jolie Jewelry Line

Not only this, the lineup will even feature honey citrine wedded to high polished 18k rose gold. But in a nutshell, the stunning jewelry collection reveals historical cushion-cut gems with Renaissance-era paintings of full-bodied women. So, an intriguing array of delicately carved necklaces, bracelets and earrings worn by the sensuous actress during movie premiers will finally be displayed at Monaco’s prestigious Hotel de Paris and Grand Hotel in Cap Ferrat.

However, what really sets these jewels apart is the beauty of spirit behind Angelina Jolie’s heartfelt mission of empowering children in crisis. Although the exhibition will display the deep dimensions and personal inspirations of the movie star, but the proceeds from the sale of the collection will be proffered for a generous cause. Since Jolie’s charitable foundation endeavors to help needy children have essential things in life, the proceeds from the auction of Style of Jolie will focus on making the life easier for many people and for building a school in Afghanistan through the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.

Precious gemstones bracelet - Style of Jolie

While the alliance between Robert Procop and Angelina has gone so well, the actress’s long term partner Brad Pitt has also settled upon being a part of the noble cause. As the beautiful, iconic figure has a heart for incomparable spirit, the jewelry line anticipates signifying the purpose. The richly saturated, monochromatic gemstones (to cut the frills) will be drawing two equally impressive outcomes – to transmogrify the ultimate gems into inspirational works of art and secondly, to enhance the lives of many people across the world that are in real need.

The Style of Jolie by Robert Procop and Angelina Jolie which starts around $4,000 retail will be put up on a display at Monaco’s Hotel de Paris and Grand Hotel in Cap Ferrat, between July 15 and August 15 of this year.

Via: JCKOnline/Robert Procop

Armand de Brignac unveils world’s largest bottle of rosé Champagne

Equivalent to 20 standard 75cl champagne bottles and packed in the brand’s signature opaque metal bottles finished meticulously with a ace of spades, only a handful number of Armand de Brignac Rosé champagne bottles will be produced each year. Being rosé synonymous with summer, this was the perfect time for Armand de Brignac to release the Nebuchadnezzar.

Counted among the finest examples of the famous pink Champagne blend ever conceived and described to be fresh and full-bodied on the palate with aromas of blackcurrent and strawberries and rich bouquet of red fruits, Armand de Brignac Rosé is just perfect for enjoying in the sunshine

Also, the company released the world’s largest champagne bottle in to the market, the 30L Midas, named after Greek mythological God King Midas, who could turn anything he touched to gold.

Via: TheDrinksBusiness