Clubhouse...

One problem with being a world leader is finding a good place to hang out with your pals - or enemies for that matter. Donna Vassar (of the Vassar education family) has a solution: A remote desert hideaway. She's working on a 300m dollar project for stressed out word leaders in the Nevada desert - the Universitas Leadership Sanctuary. Sort of a futuristic monastery/conference center with golf course access.

Read all about it via the Guardian:
www.guardian.co.uk

It's a mystery...

The beloved board game 'Clue' is now available in a deluxe edition. The board includes nine sunken three dimensional rooms to enhance game play (including detailed contents). The whole thing is covered over in glass to keep people from disturbing the crime scenes. About 150 USD.


Deluxe Clue from Restoration Hardware:
www.restorationhardware.com

It's in the mail...

Have you ever wondered where a parcel or letter was? If you're very curious, you can track it. Really track it. Using a device called the 'Micro DPA Mail Logger', you can check the realtime speed, altitude, and exact location of your parcel. At only a half an inch thick and bendable, it can even be inserted inside an envelope. Cost: about 695 USD.


More info from Coolest Gadgets:
www.coolest-gadgets.com

Where's the drink cart?

How much room would it take to put a golf course in your home? Not as much as you might think... The 'Full Swing Golf Simulator' gives you the option of 50 different golf courses (including St. Andrews and Pebble Beach). Using infrared technology along with a computer, immediate feedback can simulate real play. Cost: about 55,000 USD.


Lots of details via Full Swing Golf:
www.fullswinggolf.com

Very Clever...

There are all kinds of books on tips for improving your life, but the Japanese think a little outside the bento box when it comes to figuring out little improvements. 'Urawaza' is a collection of these little secrets, translated into English for the first time. For instance: How to run faster using rubber bands, making your snow sled faster by using cooking spray, and over a hundred more.
Written by Lisa Katayama, it sells for about 15 USD on Amazon.


'Urawaza: Secret Everyday Tips and Tricks from Japan' via Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

Painting by remote...

Do you enjoy paintball, but find it difficult to get away for the afternoon? Maybe the EMT Wireless Paintball Sentry Turrent could help. This 2,000 USD rig sits on a tripod, and holds about 400 paintballs (with an optional 1000 extra hopper). Remote controls include a CCD camera and servos for targeting. Just set it up, and enjoy splattering your pals from the comfort of your bunker while sipping a drink and working on a business call.


Details and long list of upgrades via EMT:
www.evolutionmodeltechnology.com

Dial 'T'...

At a recent watch show, the folks at Tag Heuer unveiled their first foray into the cell phone market: the difficult to pronounce 'Meridist'. Features will include high-grade steel casings, unscratchable dual crystal displays (front and top), hand finishing, and up to a month of standby time. It will be available in a selection of hand finishes including leather, rubber, and crocodile skin. Costing about 6,000 USD, you might want to be a bit careful where you set this down.


Details from the Tag Heuer site:
www.tagheuer.com

Traffic control...

Ever wonder what's hidden inside those blacked out SUV's in a motorcade? Sometimes, it's the mounted Dillon Aero - a 30,000 round per minute electronic gatling gun. Excellent for protecting important people from surprise attack or informing other motorists that they've left their turn signal on for too long.






Information and dramatic photos via Dillon Aero:
www.dillonaero.com

The Tubes...

Here's an elegant way to carry a single cigar: The Tiffany 1837 cigar tube. This sterling silver cigar tube is rubber grommet sealed and simply styled. Cost: about 225 USD from Tiffany and Company.



Details and order via Tiffany & Co.:
www.tiffany.com

Remembering...

If you have a little trouble remembering an important date, maybe this could help you: The Remember Ring. This self charging ring can be programmed to remind you before a big date. 24 hours before the date,a hotspot on the ring will heat to 120 degrees on the hour for 10 seconds, providing a gentle reminder that could keep you out of trouble. Cost: about 760 USD.


Details from Alaska Jewelry:
www.alaskajewelry.com

Drinks on the Nile...

Thinking of touring Egypt? You might like to check out the SS Misr. Built originally by the Royal Navy in 1918, it was converted in to a Luxury Nile Steamer for King Farouk. It's been rescued and restored as a 5 star floating hotel. With most of the amenities and public areas on the upper decks, you'll get great views as you make your way through the country.


Details and pictures via the Telegraph:
www.telegraph.co.uk

Tough scrape...

It's always good to have a couple of tools with you. The new Leatherman Skeletool CX is perfect to have tucked away. Small but rugged, it weighs in at about 5 ounces. The tungsten coated tool includes a blade, wire stripper, pliers, needlenose pliers, wire cutter, bottle opener and so on. It folds into a tiny size, and of course, it looks really cool. Cost: about 80 USD.


Details via the Leatherman site:
www.leatherman.com

Don't mess the hair...

If you enjoy motorcycles, but want a little more comfort, you might take a look at this: The Monotracer. An enclosed motorcycle with seating for two. You'll be able to hear your ipod, and you won't have to wear a helmet. It's 130 Hp engine will still get you to 250 kh/hour - and 0 tp 100 Km in 4 seconds. Cost: about 82,000 USD.


Pictures and technical specifications from Monotracer:
www.monotracer.com

Following Mr. Fogg...

As a promotion with the Academy Awards, the Leading Hotels of the World put together a travel package called 'Around the World in 80 Ways'. Roughly following the path of the fictional Philias Fogg, the luxurious trip travels through the following locations: London, Paris, Dubai, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Honolulu, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. Adorable monkey sidekick not included.

Read more detaIls via the press release:
www.prnewswire.com


Direct link to the 'Leading Hotels of the World':
www.lhw.com

Jagger's Daggers...

Belvedere Vodka has paired up with designer Jade Jagger (daughter of Mick) to create the 'Jagger Dagger'. Made for chipping ice to be used in vodka drinks at parties, these glamorous little swords are modeled on a medieval design. They will be available at a few select retail locations (like Harrod's), but make most of their appearances at hosted events by the manufacturer. Cost: 10,000 to 250,000 depending on the level of 'Bling'. ***



Details from the Fashion Week Daily:
www.fashionweekdaily.com


*** This is the first entry that is labeled both 'Weapon' and 'Food and Drink'