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Champagne Shipwrecked 80 years Back Becomes Worlds Most Expensive Champagne at $275,000

Zolamarquis — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:20:43 +0000

When I read about the story of this long lost Champagne bottle making their way to stardom, I was literally amazed. Imagine a bottle of Champagne sinking in the sea because of a shipwreck some eighty years back has found its way back, and what a come back!

This 1907 Heidsieck champagne fetched a $275,000 tag at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. And there are more than 200 such bottles belonging to the bygone era. It is being said that the bottles were shipped for a Russian Imperial family at the time when it met the fatal accident.

I am sure that had the roman god of Wine seen this, he would have shied away!

Via Luxist

Steampunk Mouse: High on Aesthetics, Low at Comfort!

Zolamarquis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:08:38 +0000

Steampunk continues to maintain its deserving amount of respect, which became clearly visible via steampunk watch and customized keywords. But not every time, we can expect the glorious functionality from steampunk deliverables. There are times when they look better in snaps than real life. For instance, the appealing steampunk mouse is a recreation of some alternate Victorian history that comes packed with aesthetics but is low at functionality. Above all, uncomfortable to carry the mouse weighs 10 pounds, and is enclosed with so many ornaments that it would leave undying inscription on your hand if you essentially end up using it on daily basis.

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Via MakeZine / Technabob

The Golden Porsche: With Love From Russia

Zolamarquis — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:30:28 +0000

Russia was in news days back for unveiling alien cars with little knowledge that it had its eyes upon marking a bling statement as well. And if that 24-carat gold encrusted wheels or Bentley’s Gold-bathed coupe failed to invite your attention then here is a feast for your eyes. The second model of Porsche comes slapped with gold and is all set to burn the roads. The jazzy Porsche 911 is from Russia and would sit quietly in any filthy-rich’s parking lot as it is layered with around 40 pounds of the pure gold, making the proud owner think and rethink for taking it out in dusty environs.

It’s “Khokhloma style” tail comes festooned with gold. But it is not the end. The floor mats of the Porsche 911 are designed to gel with its glitzy face. It seems to declare that Russia bleeds Gold.
After a long oration, now I allow you to roll over the pics:

Via EnglishRussia

Alien Cars From Russia Invites Ripley

Zolamarquis — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:59:32 +0000

Humans have a tendency to adore alien thingamajigs. Respecting that we at EliteChoice have been putting you across various forms of alien furniture viz. Giger Harkonnen Chair or unearthly tables. But seems this much is not enough to satiate your alien curiosity. Now the dude based in Russia is geared up to take the alien forms to new levels of mobility. Pictured above is the ultra-alien creation by him that seems to just bustle out of the grill. The Alien car features a perfect model to be driven during a Halloween night. I am simply floored by its hands that clasp the headlights. Elegant appeal!

Is there a worthy contender to ink a newsy deal with this alien model, if even it is available for commercialization? Well pricing shouldn’t be an issue as masterpieces’ are priceless!

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Via SlipperyBrick / EnglishRussia

Samsung SGH-D780 Gold Plated Edition

Zolamarquis — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:01:01 +0000

After Mobiado’s offering of 24-karat gold phone, Samsung unveiled its gold-plated edition of SGH-D780, an official phone for Russia’s Olympic team. The dual SIM phone offers you an access to 2 GSM networks concurrently without having to reboot the phone. The D780 features 2.0-megapixel camera, FM Radio, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, 1200 mAh battery, 2.1-inch QVGA TFT and a microSD slot supporting up to 2GB. Blessed Russians are already enjoying the availability of the phone.

Via SlashPhone / UnWired

Computer Bike: NVIDIA Motorcycle Casemod Touts to be the Fastest Computer

Zolamarquis — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:51:48 +0000

After seeing this giant motorcycle bathed in green tub, I was taken a back for a while. Following the road warriors who created the buzz via their ultra portables, the renowned Russian modder Dennis Ilyin (a.k.a. “Xooler”) thought of delivering some different concept and thus targeted upon offering on-the-go computing with this determined motorcycle casemod. The profoundly modded, liquid-cooled PC can comfortably be used while the motorcycle is parked and if need be can be accessible while riding by placing monitor in your lap and connecting it with an extension cord.

This two-wheeled computing marvel doesn’t have an engine but the availability of massive LED-lit water tanks covers it up by assuring ample processing power that compensates for the absence of racing horsepower.

The compu-bike was unveiled at the NVIDIA-sponsored modding contest and bagged second award to its name. For more pics visit here.

Via Technabob

Women marry for money? The answer was present in the “Marry a Millionaire Party”

Zolamarquis — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:13:09 +0000

Today I am here before you to have a small chat with all the wealthy fishes or even sharks. My interest is to know their mindset, wishes, dreams, and their measures to achieve them.

Enough of elite products! How do elite gentry lead their life? Do they eat the similar food offered on earth planet or are they served with some alien platter? Do they love to be single or they give a chance to get mingle? My mind is full of such thoughts that I want to vomit here but….Anyways, the deepest worry is the world’s biological clock (generations after generations), the medium for which is marriage.

At the recent party held in Moscow “Marry a Millionaire Party”, the young pretty belle were found hunting for their better quarter (not better half) and vice-versa. Kira Vlasova (19) also made her presence at the party.

The booming post-Soviet, oil-fueled economy has produced about 75 billionaires in Russia and more than 100,000 millionaires. That’s created yet another industry aimed at women who want to marry for money.

Matchmakers are busy, marketing their services not only to young women of modest means who dream of rich husbands, but also to wealthy parents who fear that they’ll lose it all to Russia’s omnipresent corruption if their daughters don’t marry into riches.