My curiosity aroused after hearing that the Ring House has bagged the award for being the best Private House by the Wallpaper Design Awards 2008. What made it make up to this platform? What is its USP? Having peeled into this house I realized that the weekend house is a beautiful blend of creativity, design, and environment. And for this three cheers goes to the innovative architects behind this model viz. Makoto Takei and Chie Nabeshima (TNA).

On demand, architects were asked to design a weekend retreat miles away from the jostle and commotion of the Tokyo life. And they did it! Positioned right amid the lush green flora and fauna of Japan, it is just at a two-hour drive dividing the city dwellers from eco-paradise. It is surrounded by the delicate, glass and wood mini-tower. The huge but not so-intense makeup creates a retreat to revitalize and revive its populace. The incessant 360-degree vantage points in the Ring House makes you stand next to nature from within the four boundaries.

Gallery: The Ring House

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Call it a teapot, a petite purse, an art piece or a purse collection but mind you it is a must-have accessory for all collectors. Designed by artist Meghan Runkle Bernard, this creation is not only adorable but plainly useful. Against my imagination of limiting it only to design statement, the built-in tea strainer is functional. In place of a purse closure is a detachable lid likewise in any ceramic to pour hot liquid. It is available in three shades i.e. white, green and blue. The teapot follows the porcelain grade stoneware slab style.

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Measurement: 5″H x 7.5″W x 2″D
Price: $189.00

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Don’t mistake by doubting it any other prop used in “Future MD” or “Barbarella.” Identified as a Hoverit magnetic lounger, the chair has a levitating effect because of the attached magnets at its base and lounger. Its spell bounding magic is inexpressible. Made up of clear acrylic, the chair comes equipped with a pool of custom options. If you carry gamut of chains and prefer remaining clad in accessories, then this lounger might not be your choice. This production by British Company Hoverit Ltd is first-of-its-kind, bringing a revolution in the furniture concept.

British form of design, practiced exactitude and hand-crafted stuff are known all over. Deying gravity with the use of repelling magnetic forces, both in bed and base makes this contemporary lounger practical and relaxed furniture to be installed.

Eternal magnets fitted into the fittings do not only pretend to look good but aims at making you feel good. It helps you do away with your muscular problems, headaches and other sundry bodily problems. The very feel of the chair makes you feel as if you are flying in the sky and breaking the clouds.

Gallery: Magnetic Floating Lounger

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Knowing there is no dearth of solar-cars; Solar Car Team of University of Michigan has unveiled its latest exclusive creation of Continuum at the Detroit Auto Show. Anticipated to be the pricey coupe, the Continuum has got the big sponsors involved viz. General Motors, Ford, Michelin and Motorola.

This creation is the result of the previous few versions. Against the earlier Continuum wherein a laying-down position for drivers was designed, this one poses driver in a sitting position and has also reduced the size of the solar cells.

It has a built-in an intelligent solar energy collecting system that taps sunlight on special high yield solar cells via parabolic mirror. To your much-surprise, it can speed upwards of 90mph. The team plans to use this miniature version for its performance testing before eyeing the full-sized version. Great job folks!

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Recognition, rank, random fans and rounds of applause can bring a smile on anyone’s face. And if this package comes with a complimentary gift of loads of cash, then it makes you feel pride on your own self. This is what a ‘first-class’ football player is going through.

Without mystifying it, the news is Nicolas Anelka is being honoured with a list of being the world’s most expensive footballer. At present, he plays for Chelsea in the Premier League after taking £15 million from Bolton Wanderers. This makes him bag the award of being the most expensive player in football history, along with a joint transfer fee of £87 million.

Those ignorant about Nicolas presence, here is must-know for you. Having played in forward position, he had won the 1998-99 PFA Young Player of the Year award; he has a record of playing for nine teams within ten years. He is been monikered as “Le Sulk.” His record has beaten the accrued fees of £77.2mn by former Blues midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron.

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Featured above is a valentine box that you must like to gift it to your beloved poochie. It gathered my attention because I wanted to pay tribute to my honest friend at this valentine. And who could be the nominee and deserving candidate for celebrating my valentine. My poochie!

It’s such a nice feeling to find happiness in such small things. He is the one who comes back even after repetitive ignorance by you and makes you feel blessed with his unconditional love.

The box includes a variety of dog-friendly seemingly chocolate treats designed using natural elements (not chocolate) and a huge energetic strawberry chew toy made of cast-off materials. And the plus point is this elite gift item comes at as low as $29.95. I don’t think you should even think twice!

Hybrid is the future of automobile industry. They say wicked wheels know how to maintain a balance by giving a due amount of respect to environment and also bringing a smile on the face of its pround owner. And I believe in this!

My curiosity is what’s latest happening at the front of solar cars? If you are also wondering the same then answer lies in the World Solar Challenge competition. The car of the year was coupe designed by researchers at the National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences in Taiwan.

Weighing 250kg, it has a top speed of 70mph with built-in lithium-polymer batteries that has the potential to tap sun’s profuse rays for continuous three hours. Being carved out from Nomex honeycomb, it is robust and has earned good reputation in the market. It is fire resistant and has been used for aircraft and spaceship parts. It is been said that by this year end, the car will hit the market for $25,000. You want attached doors or it door less coupe looks more unique?

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Here is a unique trailer making your outdoor stay not only comfortable but exciting as well. Featured above is the Camp-Inn Teardrop Trailer that is no less than a feature-packed home fitting all your family needs. It is 8 to 10 feet huge and offers the comfort of a sleeping area along with a kitchen cubicle. Effortlessly hauled by a mini-van or SUV, this Camp-Inn travel trailer weighs 850 pounds and has space to accommodate two to three people.

It boasts of having a queen-size bed, storeroom room complimented by beautiful decors. Among other sundry but must-have accessories, it includes a stove, sink, table, sun roof and a TV/DVD. But this worthy and essential trailer doesn’t come cheap and is priced at $5,934.

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The mention of eBay and auction doesn’t mean anything unique. Right! But the lately happened auction is a different one. eBay this week invited bids for its unique prototype of Boeing’s Sky Commuter concept. Featured above is the 400-pound car, known as elite and the only remnant of Boeing’s 1980s program altering the divine grail of the flying car. It was reported that the sky commuter crashed prior to reaching ten feet above the surface, as a result out of the three prototypes used only one survived. And it got its deserving price today by generating the highest bid for $131,700 on eBay. The endearing bidder and now the proud owner of this masterpiece wishes to install this piece in a museum.

Gallery: Sky Commuter Aircraft Prototype

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Case-mate’s smart creation “Diamond Case” comes packed with 42 blingy nuggets, counting 3.5 carats, festooned with 18k gold.

Word is around that they have given one to Macworld and plans to sell it off at $20,000 per case. It looks striking but worth $20,000 for a phone casing. Isn’t it a bit too much?

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