Even given my status as an Old Guy Who Loves Facebook — a phenomenon of the modern age characterized by aggravated carpal-tunnel syndrome, a weirdly revived devotion to high-school chums, and a proclivity for throwing old Van Morrison videos out to a gaping world — I have to admit that the giddy national pageant attending Friday's Facebook IPO has left me awfully cold, and awfully pessimistic that this country ever is going to get its economic house in order in anything resembling a fair and just way. [Read More]
Home to some of the most beautiful and progressive architecture in the entire world, Dubai will soon see the construction of a hotel with submerged, underwater rooms that offer unparalleled views of the Persian Gulf. Conceived by designers Deep Ocean Technology and dubbed the Water Discus Hotel, the building will be the first of several in the emirate and will feature an underwater section of 21 rooms, a dive center and bar up to 10 meters below the sea’s surface. [See & Read More]
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After hearing so much about it, I finally got a chance to peep the Tim Duncan profile in the new issue of Sports Illustrated last night. And, I've gotta agree with everyone out there who's read it: It's impressive. Without getting Tim to open up much, SI writer Chris Ballard provides an in-depth look at a guy who probably doesn't get the respect he deserves around the NBA. One of the more interesting things that Ballard points out in the piece is the fact that Duncan hates Kevin Garnett. In fact, he doesn't just hate him, he hates him. Here's just a taste of how deep the hate runs. [Read More]
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Bringing together some of the most exclusive and powerful supercars in the world is a challenge well worth the effort. In this exotic matchup, Automobile magazine assembled four of the fastest carbon-fiber-bodied rides in America to find out which is the king of the quarter mile on an airport runway.The challengers are the almighty, 16-cylinder Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, the new V12-powered Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the Lexus LFA V10, and the eight-cylinder McLaren MP4-12C. Enjoy.
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With its bright sunflower coloring and luxe zebra-printed haircalf, this tote from Marc Jacobs ($1,622.00) is the perfectly sweet silhouette to take your look into summer with a smash. Style with a Stella McCartney dress and Gianvito Rossi pumps from MyTheresa today. [See More]
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A number of documents have been released to defense lawyers for George Zimmerman, who is accused of second-degree murder over the February 26th killing of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. Among the newly released evidence is video from a 7-Eleven where Trayvon bought Skittles and an Arizona iced tea, just before he was shot dead during a confrontation with the neighborhood watchman. Mr Zimmerman maintains he shot the 17-year-old in self-defense.
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Spotify is moving up in the world. Just a couple months ago, reports emerged that the music streaming company was trying to raise money from investors at a $3.5 billion valuation— but some doubted that it was actually worth that much. Today, though, DealBook reports that Spotify is successfully raising hundreds of millions at a valuation of not $3.5 billion, but a full $4 billion. [See & Read More]
Looking forward to the upcoming Spider-Man film? Hate movie surprises? Got four minutes? Then you might want to check out this “super preview,” of The Amazing Spider-Man, currently slated for a theater release on July 3rd. Rather than simply show four minutes of a single scene, this preview combines the main elements of several previously shown trailers and fleshes them out without (hopefully) revealing too much into the plot. We’d rather wait until July to learn the secret behind Peter Parker’s family, and find the true origins of Spider-Man. Enjoy.
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The award-winning Sony Alpha NEX ($598.00) series is due for an upgrade, with Sony’s newly announced NEX-F3. The F3 makes use of an APS-C sensor shared from the NEX-7 that is substantially larger than traditional micro four-thirds sensors. The NEX-F3 will offer a powerful more budget-orientated offering that will utilize the same E-mount lens system, and a very similar body as the current NEX cameras. It will also add a few new features and subtle upgrades like a full 180° tiltable LCD for self-portraits, a built-in flash and a greater versatility in auto shooting modes for novices. Expect an arrival this June. Watch a video demo here.
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Rihanna was seen arriving at Catch Restaurant in the Meatpacking District of New York City yesterday night. She wore a skull printed t-shirt tucked into a Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony black ruffle skirt ($370) and black ankle strap sandals. [See More]
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Get your tequila with no drunk-dial regrets in this week’s cocktail popsicle featuring a honeydew margarita with cucumber. This may be my favorite cocktail pop yet! I love how the cucumber lends a crisp refreshing edge to sweetness of the honeydew and the tequila bite. Let me say, I totally took one for the team this week! It’s not often (okay, never) that I find myself sloshed on a Monday night. Seriously, no shots were taken during the making of these cocktail Popsicle… uh. [See & Read More]
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The vehicles of Land Rover embody some admirable traits, like craftsmanship, practicality, and tenacity. Playfulness, however, isn’t a word that is often associated with Britain’s revered maker of luxury utility vehicles. Until now, that is. Land Rover, which is celebrating a quarter of a century in the American market this year, recently unveiled the Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept, a vehicle that, from top to bottom and bumper to bumper, is the very definition of playfulness. [See & Read More]
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Angela Simmons looked amazing last night when she was spotted flaunting her enviable figure on Miami Beach.The 25-year-old socialite appears to have toned up her curvy figure and gotten into shape ahead of the summer months, showing off a body that looks a lot trimmer than in recent months. Angela enjoyed a day of lounging around on the beach with a mystery man and was seen running along the sand and playing in the sea. [See & Read More]
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Work urban modernity this summer in Marc by Marc Jacobs' ($495.00) open-toe boxcalf sandals. A pop of neon coloring underlines a bright white and navy rubber platform wedge unit for architecturally alluring results fit for sleek city days. Style this summer with a dress and shoulder bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs. [See More]