Wild things...

Anyone seeking a safari break would do well to check out 'Ulusaba' - The private game reserve owned by Virgin. Located in South Africa, the lodge is that perfect blend of luxe and nature.




Photos, details, and booking via Ulusaba - Virgin:
www.ulusaba.virgin.com/en/ulusaba

Dial-a-weapon...

An American inventor has submitted a patent for a device that combines four different 'less than lethal' weapons in one package. The user could chose between stun, shoot (rubber bullets), spray (mace), or blinding light - or a combination.





Read more via The DangerRoom:
www.wired.com

Green island...

The latest thing in yachts is the nomadic island. The latest thing in nomadic islands - green, eco-friendly nomadic islands. This week they'll be on display at 'The Sustainable Luxury Fair' in Paris. The one to see is the MCM Design Studio / Island E-Motion Island with a 60 percent lower carbon footprint than a traditional yacht.




See the designs via E-Motion:
www.island-e-motion.com

Made of wood and stone...

Glenmoragie has a new family member in it's single malt line - 'Artein'. A blend of 15 and 21 year old whiskies, transferred to tuscan wine casks for additional maturation. Cost: about 69 GBP





Available at various shops and online via The Whisky exchange;
www.thewhiskyexchange.com

Old threads...

Anyone that's ever watched a Steve McQueen movie and thought - 'Hey, id' really like a jacket like that'... is in luck. 'The King of Cool' website is offering reproductions of a variety of those props.



Steve's old clothes via 'The King of Cool':
www.thekingofcool.com/clothing

Where's Waldo...

A new facial scanning system being developed by Hitachi Kokusai Electric will be able to scan a mountain a data very quickly to do facial recognition. Using a technique that catalogues faces while filming - the system will scan 36 million faces per second... Just like those Jason Bourne movies.




Video and info via Diginfo Tv:
www.diginfo.tv/v/12-0040-r-en.php

They might be giants...

A bit unconventional, but a slingshot can be a formidable weapon. The 'Montie Gear Y-Fork Slingshot' is a fine example. The aluminum cast handle is wrapped in paracord and uses a theraband for a pull. Cost: about 100 USD.





Available from MontieGear:
www.montiegear.com

Der Mustang...

German auto tuners Reifen Koch have their take on the classic American Mustang - 'The Konquistador'. Modifications include some cosmetics, Brembo brakes, enhanced suspension and more.




Read more about it via AutoBlog:
www.autoblog.com

What stays in Vegas...

Here's some very sound advice on 'how to experience Las Vegas like a gentleman' from the chaps at The Art of Manliness.





How to experience Las Vegas... via The Art of Manliness:
artofmanliness.com

Face it...

Howie Woo is not amused with facial recognition technology. So to combat it, he's developed his own knitwear with facial features to pull on the tail of those using the system.




Examples and video via WooWork:
woowork.blogspot.ca

Light stabbing...

While not the best all around weapon, these carbon fiber knives are certainly attractive and lightweight. They weigh only 36 grams each. Cost: about 200 USD for all three - or individually about 75 USD.




More info and order via Carbon Fiber Gear:
store.carbonfibergear.com/escort-carbon-fiber-dagger-bundle#

Split level...

Computer simulations performed at MIT are predicting bi-planes of a type that can travel faster than sound without the annoying 'sonic booms'.





Read more about it via LiveScience:
www.livescience.com/19092-biplane-stops-sonic-booms.html

And matching accessories...

Maserati has teamed up with luxury brand Fendi to help people 'accessorize'. New Maserati branded items include luggage, jackets,hats, sunglasses, and other small leather goods.





Photos and more details via Top Gear:
www.topgear.com

Data warehouse...

In a remote area of Utah, the NSA is building a rather hefty data center. No big deal. An interesting read from the folks at Wired via their 'Threat Level' section.




The Country's Biggest Spy Center via Wired:
www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/03/ff_nsadatacenter/all/1

Hot topic...

Baking a pizza will never be the same with the advent of the 'C5100 Lift' - The oven that disappears into your counter top. Cost: about 3200 USD



Read the press release from KBB:
www.kbb.co.uk