And the countdown for 2008 Beijing Olympics is all set to commence. But before most of the athletes’ reach Beijing, the possibility is they must have resigned themselves to the possibility of undertaking battery of tests for banned sustances and cough medicines. The games to be held here are anticipated to accelerate improvements in human rights and press freedom. Starting next week i.e. 8/8/08 at 8pm, the event will also mark a challenge for Indian boxers, who have been missing on the fortune of getting first Olympic boxing medal. Considering the countless expectations involved with to be held Beijing Olympic, diamond jewelers from London, De Vere, are in full swing to celebrate by unveiling the 88 diamond-studded Olympic iPhone. If your curiousity is aroused why only 8? Reason is: In China, the double mention of digit ‘8′ is considered as auspicious and is a sign for double wealth. Taking forward the belief and enlightning iPhone fanatics, De Vere has offered 3G Apple iPhone festooned with glitzy 88 diamonds.

Layered surrounding the iPhone’s screen, this Olympic iPhone demands an opoluent sum of £4148 ($8224). This seems to be a neat bargain against the world’s most expensive iPhone. Other two-iPhone models presented by De Vere details: one bejewelled with 28 diamonds costing £1700 ($3376) whilst other coming bathed in a tub of 168 diamonds and valued at £7800 ($15493). Folks, before you apply yopur wits, let me share it with you that the aforementioned price information is only for bejeweling your iPhone minus the cost of handset.

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If you are blessed with fortune and have serious passion for Star Wars then here is a treat for you. Also, your hidden obsession for antique models can now find its way here. News is eBay would be scheduling an auction of one of four original T.I.E. Fighter models used while filming of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. If you are missing on the origin of the Fighter then it is the one that was attentively crashed with Darth Vader and permitted Luke to blow up the Death Star, assembled from resin and cannibalized parts picked from numerous model kits. They say auction won’t authoritatively commence until 1 August but if wish to be the first one to bid for it and partcipate actively in it then go ahead and mark a starting bid of $170,000. Yes, you heard it right…. $170 K…. pinch yourself.

I believe knowing Star Wars characters and developing warmth for them falls short as a reason to convince Star War fans for shelling out an anticipated bid amount of $150K-$200K. Measuring 18 x 14 inches and standing on a display base of 24-inches, the T.I.E Fighter Filming Model at eBay is an inviting opportunity for those counted crazy creatures. The proud winning bidder would be complemented with original camera news verifying the model’s usage. A small suggestion for the providential bidder: “It is worth installing in your dining room table and enjoy the enchanting clamors while chewing your food. .

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Wanting to have Golden eyes? Here you go! The timeless Wayfarer from Italy’s super lately got blessed with a golden touch from Zeiss lenses. Featured above is a limited edition of the handcrafted frames that hold gold mirror lenses.  The “24K Gold Lenses” available in a black and a white frame fail to gather my attention as I would love to go with plain frames and also don’t have enough dough to take pride in holding one. Like I always say, luxury never comes cheap and hence the lenses here also know their worth and therefore demand $18,165. Sure thing, for carrying such glitzy lenses one needs to have bold personality as well!

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This space pays tribute to all random opulent thingamajigs and taking a customary call on this, today we would like to introduce you with the world’s most expensive necktie that got unveiled in 2003. No, the news is not stale as it has made up to the headlines with the recent update. Designed by Satya Paul and the Suashish Diamond Group, the silk base of the tie carried by Salman Khan comes festooned with 261 diamonds weighing 77 carats and 150 grams of gold and was valued at Rs1 crore in 2003. Lately, a revision in its cost has happened and it is being discovered that the cost of the necktie has now risen to Rs10 million or $220,000. Gawd, I wonder if ordinary folks besides celebrities and industry moguls can afford to buy one or would they find themselves restricted to window shopping? Well, if you ask me then spending this many such creations may seem a routine for people with big pockets but I would like to go with a plain silk tie with a diamond chip layering or gold lining.

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With inflation maintaining its two-digit figure and fuel prices portraying a deep southward curve, it may seem to bother you but those with deep pockets are happily enjoying the luxuries of life. With enough amount of money to burn, the In-flight showers from Emirates is now being seen as an excuse by folks owning fat bank balances to enjoy a ride. Undoubtedly, the world’s best airline, proclaimed “shower spas” service, which will offer each of the 14 first-class passengers a five-minute douse in-flight. Substituting numerous airplane bathrooms, the confined stand has integrated traffic lights to make you aware when your five minutes bathe is over. To offer this deluxe comfort, the airliner is loaded with over 1000 pounds worth of water with little adding to the cost of Airliner Company as fortunate and desiring passengers are ready to spill over $9374 for a plane ticket and mind you the shower cannot be counted as mere half of the profligacy.

Each of those seated 14 first-classers will have a private suite featuring remote-controlled doors, mini bar, work desk, and a lay-flat bed with incorporated massager. It’s a warm invitation to feel high by enjoying the stay in a five-mile-high club. It would be no exaggeration if we consider U.S airlines new avatar as a cattle car.

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Those who claim to be a true American and don’t want to miss out ways to flaunt your roots then here I have one for you. Exhibiting a perfect blend of style and power, here is Harley’s new 2009 V-Rod Muscle motorcycle that offers you a reason to make people jealous after seeing touring you over this. The new 2009 V-Rod Muscle motorbike maintains that practice while also hoisting the bar for badass bikes ubiquitously. It features a liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine that yields ~122 HP and 86 ft lbs of torque at 6500 RPMs.

Priced at $18,000, it sports the Brembo brakes; 240mm rear tire, dual straight shot side pipe exhaust and a commonly clean look largely. Undoubtedly to mention, the 2009 Harley Davidson is one of the most luxurious motorcycles available in the consumer market.

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To feed that party animal within you, I introduced you to hi-tech Tailgate Kegerator and All Star Tailgating Trailer that offers the extreme of facilities. But even then if it fails to convince you and you continue looking for another then do consider this: The All American Tailgater. Not only it would make you feel privilege during parties but you feel the company of your world with you. Express a need and the functional “All American Tailgater” would respect it. Take it to the venue (wild spot), you wish to explore during a long weekend and it gets open featuring grill, bar, TV (functional with optional satellite) and you are all set to bingo! The All American Tailgater trailer comes equipped with a complete bar area detailing keg refrigerator, food refrigerator, freezer, microwave, sink, surround sound stereo system, storage space for food and liquor and 5 disc DVD/CD player.

If you desire the need for a bathroom, then it offers you a space to fresh and rejuvenate. Other highlights include micro quiet ONAN generator, side bar liquor vending machine, grill storage, and table storage. The exterior of all these models can be customized with any emblem or graphics wrap up to befit your liking. The tailgate trailers come installed with a 32-inch flat screen TV for exterior bar and a 17-incher for its interior. Now, its time to make you aware of its pricing i.e. the 8? x 16? Tailgater Trailer costs $32,000 while the 8? x 24? Toy Hauler trailer demands $45,000.

They may call it the worlds fastest and pricey PC ever developed but on first appeal it is nothing but a standard coupe. Called Brabus SV12 Biturbo, the functionality of the coupe offers a mobile feature to the need of workstation, PC and other sundry thingamajigs. Featuring 211mph, the Brabus SV12 Biturbo can speed up from 0-62mph in just 4 seconds. Exhibited at the British Motor Show, it is accessible via long-wheelbase Mercedes S600 limo along with one of Brabus’ renowned 6.3litre V12 ‘Rocket’ engines, mounting 730bhp, condensed into it. Priced at £270,000, the IT aspect of the motor gathered my attention as the fat sum of £24,726.70 (ex. VAT) for the ‘Business equipment’ defines that concern is merely intellectual.

If willing to shell over the fat sum, you may get to access a retractable 15.2in widescreen TFT integrated, an infrared keyboard with touchpad, numerous multimedia screens fitted on the back of the headrests plus a laptop, which appears to be Windows Vista escalated in an electrically activates drawer in the boot. It also comes with incorporated Internet facility, sat nav and a console for a color printer. If lack funds to ink a deal with this deluxe coupe or on-wheels office then would propose you to go for a window shopping.

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Those owning a hefty bank balance have every right to know about it. Lightning’s pristine GT, is one of the two motorcars available globally that run on lithium-titanate battery technology. They say novelty facilitates the automobile to go from lifeless to fully charge within minutes albeit you would have to identify that grants three-phase engineering power, so as to count the payback over conventional Li-ion cells. The firm’s Chris Dell claims that it’s demanding cost of £120,000 ($239,400) is well justified by the distinct quick charge tech specks involved. Further, he is hoping to form an association with the UK-based production to ink a deal within motorists can sway by, juice up and be on their way while peripatetic. Those anxious about owning one may have to wait for another one year.

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