Archive for September 2007
Make 30 Million Dollars Before You’re 30
What does it take to build a business with more than $30 million in sales before you turn 30? Start with a great idea and a penchant for risk, and give your customers a voice. That’s what Jacob DeHart, 26, and Jake Nickell, 28 did with their online T-shirt design company, Threadless.com. The pair built
Victoria’s Secret Leather Jacket
Just in time for your fall wardrobe, this Victoria’s Secret leather jacket ($178) comes in three-quarter cuffed sleeves and is available in a rich coffee bean color. The front seaming and one-button closure would look great with anything you choose to wear it with.
2008 Search for Yoplait Champions
Do you have a family member who strives to make people understand the importance of early detection? If so, Yoplait® and Susan G. Komen for the Cure want to know about them. On September 19, both organizations announced the search for the 2008 Yoplait Champions, ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things in the fight against breast
Tiff Needell Drives the 2007 BMW M3
Timothy “Tiff” Needell of Fifth Gear has the best job in the world. He gets to test drive and tear the living crap out of the most sought after sports cars for our viewing enjoyment. In this latest video, Needell drives the car every auto enthusiast has been waiting for, the new BMW M3. The
Fabulously Rich and Famous: Victoria and David Beckham
There is a new golden couple making headlines around the world. You may remember her as Posh from the early nineties hot girl band Spice Girls. His name is David Beckham, the most famous soccer player ever in the history of the sport. When they married they became Posh n’ Becks and perhaps the most
50 Cent Soon to be Hip Hop’s Cash King
Kanye West may be outselling 50 Cent’s album, but Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is fast becoming the new reigning hip-hop mogul. At 32 years of age, and $32 million in 2006 earnings, Jackson made No. 2 on Forbes’ Hip Hop Cash Kings list, far ahead of West. On 50 Cent’s MySpace page you’ll find the
100% Chocolate Cafe
100%ChocolateCafe truly lives up to its name. The kitchen’s menu serves chocolate, and only chocolate. From chocolate drinks, and chocolate pastries, to chocolate ice cream and even chocolate sandwiches, this Chuo-Ku, Japan restaurant is a chocolate lover’s dream. The concept behind 100%ChocolateCafe is to put your senses at the middle of a “chocolate kitchen” and
Tokyo Curry Lab
Conceptionalized by Kundo Koyama, the creator of the “Iron Chef” TV show, Tokyo Curry Lab restaurant is based on a concept of creating an innovative lab for experimenting and inventing unique curry recipes. Located in Tokyo’s monumental Tokyo Tower, a “lab” area with colorful spice tubes on display is accompanied by a contemporary dining counter
Dylan Designer Contemporary Bed
Nothing is sweeter than sleeping on air, but that’s probably a bit difficult without a bit of magic. The Dylan Designer Contemporary Bed ($5456.00) comes close with it’s unique curved design that gives the illusion of a floating bed. Beautiful and well crafted, this soft fine leather bed will spice up the contemporary feel of
Kayne West Beats 50 Cent in Album Battle
As everyone in the forums had predicted, Kayne West’s “Graduation” album outsold 50 Cent’s “Curtis” in first week sales, according to an official report by Billboard. Some interesting tidbits from the Billboard article: The total for West’s “Graduation” is the largest by any album since 50 Cent’s “The Massacre” opened with 1.1 million copies in
Ashley Qualls isn’t your Average Teenager
How many 17 year old high school dropouts do you know earn $70,000 a month? Probably not any I’m guessing, so let me introduce you to one. Her name is Ashley Qualls, a teenage entrepreneur from Detroit, who has made an amazing amount of money from selling MySpace layouts on her website Whateverlife. Fastcompany recently
Create Controversy Like Diddy
There’s nothing like creating controversy to gain people’s attention, and hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs does it best. Diddy released a new commercial for his “Unforgivable” fragrance that MTV has deemed too racy for viewers. A less sexy commercial would’ve probably made it straight to the airwaves, but wouldn’t have gotten the massive press buzz
Kineda Forums Are Alive
I’ve heard all the screaming, kicking, and crying! So by popular demand, the Kineda Forums are back. The forums are a great place to connect with other Kineda addicts, discover what’s buzzing, and to talk about whatever is on your mind. Enjoy.
Evian Palace Bottle Gives New Meaning to Luxury Water
“Bottled or tap?†is the often asked question at high-end restaurants, but soon the question will be “tap, bottled, or elegantly bottled?†Evian is making a big splash in Canada with its new “Palace” bottle design. Designed to make a lasting impact, the sleeker bottle comes with it’s own Palace pourer that offers an “elite
Are You Someone’s Shadow?
To obtain the lifestyle that only bling can bring, you need to be able to stand out and be noticed, but often time there’s someone more famous and popular stealing your limelight. So what can you do while you’re stuck being in the shadow? Neil from Quicksprout offers the following tips: Networking If you want
The Secret to Getting Comps in Las Vegas
Don’t you hate it when you’re waiting in the two hour long dinner buffet line at the Bellagio and some so called “VIP” guest strolls right in? I used to hate it as well, until I was the VIP that didn’t have to wait in line or pay for my food. So how did I
Silicon Valley is Home to the Working Class Millionaire
So you think you’re rich? Try living to Silicon Valley where earning $2-3 million a year makes you feel “average.” “I know people looking in from the outside will ask why someone like me keeps working so hard,†Mr. Steger a self-described geek, who has banked more than $2 million says. “But a few million
A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila
Tila Tequila, the MySpace celebrity, is getting her own reality TV dating show produced by MTV. First they brought us Flavor of Love, and then I Love New York, but nothing is going to top this bisexual dating show made up of 16 girls and 16 guys all competing for a Shot At Love With
Jacob the Jeweler Ices Out Hip Hop’s Biggest Stars
The 2007 MTV VMAs will be broadcast Sunday night from Sin City at The Palms Resort Casino in Las Vegas with performances by Kanye West, Rihanna and many more. Some celebs will be collecting Moonmen, and other’s won’t, but you can bet that almost all will be flossing bling-bling from Jacob the Jeweler. The New
Ritzy Jupiter Island, Florida
Just a rock throw away from Palm Beach, Florida is a little known 17-mile-long village named Jupiter Island. It’s rated year after year by Forbes as one of the most expensive zip codes in the United States. Not surprisingly since the median home price is $5.6 million. This island plays home to some of America’s
Design a Business Card You Can Be Proud Of
On the path to a lifestyle of bling, you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd. Business cards are often taken for granted which is quite sad, because it’s one of the most important elements of your visual identity. Once your conversation with the new party ends, your business card takes over as their
Apple iPod Touch
Don’t need a new phone, but you love the interface and form factor of the Apple iPhone? No need to fret, because Steve Jobs just announced the release of the Apple iPod Touch. Available is just a few weeks, the iPod Touch (starting at $299) will come in 8GB and 16GB models, and is basically
Mix, THEHotel at Mandalay Bay
After a night of clubbing in Las Vegas you’re sure to get hungry, and Mix is the perfect place to satisfy your appetite. Located 64 floors above the Las Vegas Strip atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Mix is a perfect combination of culinary art, cutting edge interior design and ambiance. The restaurant features contemporary and
Who Wore it Better? JoJo or Megan Fox
R&B singer JoJo first rocked this fuchisa Jenny Packman dress at the 2006 American Music Awards while “Transformers” star Megan Fox wore the same dress while filming her upcoming film project, “How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.” Who wore it better?
