Tough crowd...

If you're having a drink in a tough environment, you might just need the right multipurpose tool - the 'Drinique Knuckle Bottle Opener'. An opener brass knuckle combo - available in fashion colors. Cost: about 24 USD.





Available from Drinique:
shopdrinique.com

Fall fun...

If you're planing an early fall vacation, you might consider a brisk drive through central Switzerland - in a Ferrari. Loeven Sportwagentouren has a few spots open for their rally tour - they can provide the Ferrari if needed. Cost is varies on car requirements.





Details via Loeven:
www.sportwagentouren.com

High life....

The 'Marina Bay Hotel' in Singapore is now open. One of the most expensive hotels in the world, it also boast the largest and highest swimming pool. At 55 stories, the infinity pool on the roof gives the impression of edging off into the city.





Details and photos via the Marina Bay Hotel site:
www.marinabaysands.com

A bullet in the ear...

Combining a fondness for both music and firearms - the company Munitio is offering gold plated 9mm headphones. The earphones are actually well engineered sound equipment = the base resembles ammunition. Later this year a titanium version will be available. Cost: 250 USD for the gold.





Available from Munitio:
munitio.com

Throwing daggers...

Jack Dagger. Throwing daggers.
A segment from the TV show 'Extreme Marksmen'

Ready to Scramble...

If you're looking for a comfortable, no-frills motorcycle - you might consider the 2010 Triumph Scrambler. A smooth ride and great styling for a fair price. Cost; about 8,000 USD





Details from Triumph:
www.triumph.co.uk

Stay in touch...

If you need to stay in touch - no matter where you are, you might need this: the 'Earthmate PN 60W' from Delorme. With coverage virtually everywhere, you can text and update your Facebook account even in most remote locations.It also provides GPS and navigational data. Cost: about 500 USD





Details from Delorme:
www.delorme.com

Don't touch that...

If the contents of your briefcase needs an extra level of 'hands off' - you might need one of these: the 'Fingerprint Briefcase' from Chinavasion. This relatively inexpensive briefcase has a finger scanner built in. It requires an occasional charge via USB - 600 accesses per charge. Cost: about 390 USD.





Available from Chinavasion:
www.chinavasion.com

Nice concept...

It's always fun when designers whip up a new concept - follow the link for some new concepts for the Bugatti Veyron from the guys at Racer X.






Bugatti concepts via Racer X:
www.racerxdesign.com

Earthly delights...

Designer Genco Berk considers a good cigar an earthly delight. Consequently, he made the 'DeLight Humidor' Based on the square in a circle coin design, the humidor represents heaven and earth. Only 300 will be made. Cost: 4,400 USD.





More info via The Robb report:
www.robbreport.com

Summer games (2)...

Impress your Bond girl with the Chanel 'Petanque Set' - the traditional french lawn game comes with eight stainless steel balls, plus the target ball - emblazoned with the 'double c' logo. Stored in a wicker picnic basket. Cost; about 2,800 USD.








Info and links via Racked.com:
racked.com

Playing supercart...

The tiny 'DP4 Super Kart' is a go kart on steroids. Tiny and sleek, it would be a perfect get-away vehicle. A build it yourself Kit is available for about 25,000 USD







Pictures and video via Jalopnik:
jalopnik.com

Details and order via DP Cars
dpcars.net

Poking around...

Later this year, a company called Panvista will be offering a borescope package for about 140 USD. The scope will allow you to use a fiber optic probe to look inside equipment - the head of the probe includes 4 infrared LCDs, the results are viewable on a small screen. Perfect for looking inside gift wrapped packages.





More info from 'Image acquire':
www.image-acquire.com

Getting shelled...

The 'ShotShell' is a drinking vessel made from a single piece of stainless steel. It resembles a shot gun shell - and is perfect for a cold 'shot'. Holds 1.5 ounces. Cost; about 50 USD. Also available - the 'tactical holder' for multiple cups.





Available from AMMO:
madebyammo.com

Bar none...

What is the Best Hotel Bar in the world? Bon Appetit Magazine has a few ideas about that. Follow the link for their opinion of the top 10.





Top 10 Hotel Bars in the world, via Bon Appetit:
www.bonappetit.com

Aviators...

The newest headphones from 'Skullcandy' sports an excellent retro 'aviation' look. These collapsable headphones are a perfect accessory for those long flights. Cost: about 150 USD.







Available from SkullCandy:
www.skullcandy.com

Summer games (1)...

Enjoy a little leisure time with the Ralph Lauren 'Swinford Backgammon Set'. This decorative, yet functional set is a great way to while away an hour or two... Cost: on reduction for about 1,100 USD.





Available from Ralph Lauren:
www.ralphlauren.com

What were you thinking?

Here's a short but excellent tutorial on how one's brain comes to a decision. Since we don't get a 'user's guide' - this makes for pretty good reading.






Cognitive Bias - a Visual Study Guide:
www.scribd.com

Tip: it's a little slow to load - but well worth the wait.

Your little friend...

A favorite of heavily armed body guards - the 'Knight's Armament Personal Defense Weapon'. The tiny, foldable stock weapon weighs only 4.5 pounds, but fires a custom round that is more akin to an assault rifle than a pistol. Easily stored in a transport vehicle.





Tech details via Knight's Armament:
www.knightarmco.com

New shocks...

The first 'Active Suspension Skis' are now available. The new technology promises less fatigue and 'virtual powder' to snow skiers. Available in 3 different models. Cost: starts at about 2,400 USD. A small price to save your knees.




Details and video via Anton Skis:
www.antonskis.com

It was like a movie...

The travel experts at Abercrombie and Kent want to put you into your own movie. A set of new offerings include travel destinations based on movie themes. Some of the movie themed travel include: 'The Hurt Locker', 'Out of Africa', and 'Death on the Nile'.







More details and full 'movie' list via Abercrombie and Kent:
www.abercrombiekent.com

An STV...

The 'Shadow Hawk' is an STV - Super Terrain Vehicle. Available as a hardened armored car, it can also traverse the most difficult of terrains. One option is the ability to raise up 3 feet over obstacles. Only 12 will be made this year, so order early.





The Shadow Hawk family of vehicles:
shadowhawkvehicles.com

Spider park...

Well, yes - that is a large mechanical spider.

The eyes have it...

DARPA's new 'Smart Iris' technology promises to scan large crowds of people - detecting and identifying them - no matter what orientation they are in space. Discreet cameras could provide realtime analysis of 'non cooperative' individuals. Hopefully it will never fall into the wrong hands; marketing people..






Read more about it via 'The Danger Room' at Wired:
www.wired.com

Get it straight...

IF you're looking for an exceptional straight razor, you might consider this; The Baxter 45th Anniversary Blade. Baxter of California is celebrating with a matte black straight razor - embossed with a 14k gold '45' on it's tip. Cost: about 345 USD. Limited availability





Details via Baxter Finley:
baxterfinley.typepad.com

Late flight...

If you missed your chance to fly on the Concorde the first time around - you may be in luck. There are plans afoot to bring them back. They may never see passenger status again, however there's a chance, with the right connections, you could get a 'heritage flight'.





Read more about it via the BBC:
news.bbc.co.uk

Story time...

Here's a link to a quick inspirational story from Bruce Lee. Approximate time to read; 2 minutes (well worth it.)

Thoughts about limits

Off the cuff...

If you need to stash some data, you might enjoy these Ravi Ratan 'Flash Drive Cuff Links' Functional drives - each holding 2 gig worth of data (4 Gig in total). Easy to engrave - but they look pretty good as minimalist cubes. Cost: about 195 USD.






Available from Cufflinks.com:
www.cufflinks.com

That's how he rolls...

Jean Yves Blandeau (aka Rollerman) has a special outfit. It's got 31 wheels attached to it. Not a recommended method of commuting.