It was during last month only that the US Navy and General Dynamics pull the lid off the new U.S.S Independence littoral combat ship (LCS). They say the brute will cruise close to the coast and fling the imaginable lot at an adversary—from shatterproof automobiles and helicopters to missiles, torpedoes and other sundry. Plus, it can jostle at a whispered 60 knots. Essentially, it is an indication that enemy is going to have tough time evading the anger of this powerful boat, irrespective of their location. The noteworthy part is its price tag that touches an affordable range of $208 million, which is quite sparing for the US administration. Considering the level of acceptance, counted 55 models are expected to be built.

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Bette Davis has well said: “The only place one can feel legendary is in coffin.” And it seems Bill Bramanti has heard this or god knows if he is fortunate enough to meet this level of coincidence and intellect. His coffin is certainly going to be marking his history. He love for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer is so obvious that he wishes to get buried in a coffin structured with na appeal similar to a can. News is Bill has already materialized his raw thought and has made a casket for himself after trying his fit into it. Till the time this beer-can welcomes his actual owner, this would be up for alternative usage of serving as a beer cooler for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

Those who wish to reside in a coffin formed like your favourite beverage shall go ahead and experiment with this wild yet exciting thought. It wopuld be an exemplary consumer-brand allegiance. Do tell us what would your revolutionary coffibn look like?

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Count the desires falling in the list of expensive addictions and limited-edition Arturo Fuente OpusX Cigar would surely top the list. Touted as the rare breed of cigar available globally, the cigar marks the 30 anniversary and is one of the only Dominican Puro’s produced. The cautious production of Fuente OpusX is the result of the Fuente family’s ingrained ritual to never rush the hands of time. Truly ranked as world’s finest, the increasing demand leads to its utter shortage. Initiated in 2004, the Opus 22 is a limited edition box of twenty-two Opus X cigars that the Fuente family has designated all net profits to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, a charity recognized by Carlos Fuente, Jr. to grant humanitarian support to the people of the Dominican Republic.

Now you can also contribute your share towards this noble cause by taking these cigars worth $750. Each cigar comes with a different aroma with a commonality of perfect taste and quality.

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Wow! World’s fifth richest man, Mukesh Ambani is again in news for building world’s most expensive residence. Whilst in January ABC news revealed that the house would be worth $1 billion but now figures seem to have turned two-fold. This Mumbai-based petrochemical mogul of Reliance Industries is fortunate to have a floating wealth of $46 billion.

He is hoping that the completion of four-year construction of Antilla by coming January would tag world’s most expensive adobe to his name, thereby beating the lifestyle of billionaires like Warren Buffet who reside in reserved lodging. If you don’t know then this 22-story Mumbai Tower is positioned 550 feet into the sky with a bizarre 400,000 sq ft of internal space costing a total of $2 billion.

Some insights into the internal geography of the estate: With no two floors alike. Ambani wishes to have each floor developed using different blueprint, material, style and unique architectural essentials. In addition, the peculiar shape of the formation is the out result of his belief in Vaastu, an Indian version of Feng Shui. At technical front, the lobby endows enter to the home via nine elevators, and the detailed crystal-packed ballroom features mounted LCD monitors, a giant sound system and a retractable cabinet for artworks. It would also feature the wonderful feel of ice sauna inviting all family and guests to burn the heat away by bathing in a room filled with man-made snow. Also, the unusual home theater is another aspect worth noticing.

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It’s being quite some time that Belvedere vodka is in news for its promotional strategies, thereby strengthening brand’s image. The latest tool it has picked is the Jagger Dagger, a sword developed by jewelry designer Jade Jagger, daughter of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and model Bianca Jagger. The sword dipped in 18K-white gold comes encrusted with 12-carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, 42 pastel sapphires, and a vital blue lapis lazuli square. The blade is formed using mirror-polished carbon steel with an impression of the similar tree twigs that adorn the Belvedere bottle.

The “Jagger Dagger” is being considered for tableside ice-picking service with the sword provided by servers at distinct nightspots i.e. 1OAK in New York, Crystal in London and VIP in Paris. Lately, Jade unveiled this revolutionary creation by throwing a gala party in the company of around 90 plus guests. The dagger is retailed at $250,000.

If you can’t afford to buy this luxury then would suggest you to go for other models that have white topaz and aquamarine instead of diamonds and sapphires. This one would cost you only $10,000.

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Die-hard Muslims should lend all their ears here. Touted to be the World’s smallest Quran (the Holy book of Muslims); the quran is adorned on sapphire stones and fitted in pendants or wedding rings. They are been witnessed as a perfect accessory or emblem to be carried during marriage rituals. Counted 10,000 lines of wording is imprinted with a white gold whilst platinum have been extolled on mere 20 sapphire nanochips, measure just 5.8 mm by 9.8 mm. Developed and designed by Mir Enterprises, a single piece would cost you $4,084.

Company’s MD, Dr Mir Mokhtari told Gold News: “To give due amount of respect to the Quran, it will never be produced in big numbers. This limited edition jewellery will be designed for those who want to keep these words of purity close to them.

The stone is recognized as Micro Engineering of Quran as Art (MEQA) and took almost two years to give it a final shape. A layer of quartz protects the surface to guarantee the sacred text should not be made impure even with a mere touch. The Quran was featured at the IIR Dubai Bride Show from 23-26 April.

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The very thought of being homeless as an aftermath of any natural calamity can unnerve you. But human tendency is that they keep safe alternatives ready to revive their strength even in crisis situation.

Practically speaking, temp-housing solutions firm Martin House-To-Go shares the similar human psychology as has thus invented a house to ride you through your contingencies. Dubbed as the ‘Fresh Start,’ the very look at the house is so real that even after abandoning your age-old home you still happen to feel homely in its geography.

Running on wheels, this woody house has 11′ high ceiling along with fully insulated shingle roof. It comprises of 11 windows, solid bamboo floors, and complete bathtub. The USP of the house is that it can bear intense weather.

Designed to walk on the road or everywhere, the entry to this house doesn’t require any license and is priced at $29,900.

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Folks, am back with an exciting piece of news for you. Whilst days back I told you about the prestigious private dagger owned by Shah Jahan, all set to go under hammer. And today the auctioned finally happened and the bid process finally ended with the highest bid of 1.7 million pounds made by an anonymous buyer.

A naked photo of French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, featuring in a pigeon-toed pose and casing her assets with her hands got sold for $91,000 at New York based Christie, which is almost 20 times of its anticipated price. An anonymous Chinese art collector inked this neat deal by gaining the ownership of this black-and-white image shot by photographer Michel Comte in 1993. The photograph earned more hype since Bruni married French President Nicolas Sarkozy in February. The pre-estimate of auction was that it would fetch between $3,000-$4,000. The sale was a part of 140 photos from German collector Gert Elfering featuring master works by Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Peter Beard. Another much-in-news portrayal at Christie’s is an Avedon sketch of 1950s and 1960s French screen siren Brigitte Bardot sold for $181,000.

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