News is Singapore Airlines is on its way to install iPod docks and 15.4-inch LCDs in all its Business Class Airbus A340-500 flights running between NY/LA and Singapore. Whilst two years ago, the crew promoted their luxury seats with superior first class cabin that were packed with largest chairs in the sky. The proviso will facilitate flyers to enjoy movies and music via integrated noise-proof headphones that gets switched off as and when any announcement is made from the flight crew.

It is undoubtedly another witty way to invite business oriented flyers and an alarm for rivals to start working upon something head than this.

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Customer Satisfaction tops the list of every service provider and why not as it is one tool that governs their business. Satisfaction emerges out of comfort being offered by various companies and considering this we have the United Airlines International First Class Suite that provides that extra inch of placate. On first glimpse, it may look futuristic but the very functionality of the suite is that offers elite privacy for the First Class traveler. Elegantly designed S-shaped cabins, the integrated recliner turn the seat into a fully flat bed that offers a sound sleep to its passengers. The iPod connectivity allows commuters to plug in there iPod and view the needful on the huge FC suites with large video monitor. The other features include a TV, working table packed with drawers and storage spaces and a stand to place your drink while catching up the latest flick.

Designed by Mark Peurifoy, the United FC suite is at present flying on some global routes and is said to be installed on United’s Boeing 777, 747, 767 fleet worldwide during 2008 together with many other additional routes.

The USP of this design is that it does optimum utilization of space. The fact that the jazzy interiors of United Airlines would enlighten the business travelers is an alarm for other airlines owner to exercise the similar revamp. It deserves no second thought but simply would suggest you to fasten your seat belts and get going.

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Once again Japan has proved its credential to deliver exceptional offering. With time, you must have realized that the death ceremony is inviting good amount of attention, thereby giving a last opportunity to do the needful or pay tribute for the deceased. While sending them off in branded coffins that define their personality is not a passe’, here we have another technology-driven way that does justice to the loved ones of the deceased by installing a multimedia tombstone to their name.

Now what does this multimedia feature means? A Japan-based company called Ishinokoe has executed QR technology to furnish gravestones with cell phone accessible hyperlinks that directs visitors to a website allowing them instant view of images, words and videos from the deceased person’s life.

The QR code allows guests to view a salutation from the deceased person’s “principal mourner” together with any messages left in the grave’s guestbook. Not, I am wondering about the possibility of training the morticians about spam blocking techniques and IT support. Equally eye-watching is the news of booking a space trip for the deceased.

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There is nothing great about Chihuahua till the time you are pampering them from a distance. But owning them can make news as not everyone can afford to do it. Researchers did a survey after involving around 3,000 people and propose that maintaining one of the minuscule dogs can set you back with a hefty sum of £90,000 over its lifetime. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Sharon Osbourne are known for having a fad for Mexican breed.

It was witnessed that Chihuahua owners are twofold as likely as wardens of other breeds to shell out dough on fresh meat, vegetables and gravy for their dog’s meal. Also, their growing bank balances nourishes their desire to buy costly jeweled collars for their pets, stylish jeweled doggie-apparels, pet pavilion, soft beddings, and pricey accessories and dog-house. Chihuahua, known to have a life-span of 13 years is calculated to cost its owner around £6,081 a year including veterinary costs, meals, grooming, kennels and insurance.

Also, maintenance of more than one dog is being seen as a situation of financial crisis by almost 20% of the owners.

Chihuahuas are followed by greyhound that demands an expenditure of £82,797 from its proud owners. And third one falling in the list is mastiff costing around £81,619. Also, it was detected during a survey that around 39% of owners were ignorant about the cost involved in keeping a pet.

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With such wide eyes, you must be wondering if such giant beer-bottle or one shaped like coke would ever be useful. Ask Ghana nationalities and they will tell you the relevance of such branded products. Seemingly bottles, these are apparently very purposeful as they serve as coffins to celebrate one’s death ceremony.

It is no prank as Delicious Ghost points to this Ghanaweb writeup: For Ga tribe, the moment of funeral is a blissful period of mourning along with celebration. They believe death is a stage that takes a human being to a new phase of life and thus his farewell should be performed in an elite manner. And what could be more valuable than honoring their dead with intensely tinted coffins that commemorate the way they lived. Other branded examples can be counted as giant Coke bottle, an Air Jordan coffin or even cigarette coffins.

Also, artists and carpenters have mixed feelings for this product with a different reason. They cherish the fact that the designer coffins are being used here as a home for their after life but also grieves that all their efforts invested in making the unique coffin gets buried with the burial of the dead body.

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Till date I have been putting you across products, concepts, designs that other accessories that demands you to loose the weight of your wallet in order to experience an elite road. But here tables seem to have turned. NASA is inviting you to stay on their bed for long three months and is offering $5000 per month, which is not a bad amount if it means only relaxing. But unfortunately their mission is very clear and thus demands much more.

Their Bed Rest project aims at studying the consequences of long-term microgravity in humans by making you lay down on a sightly-tilted bed with head down and feet up. Isn’t a bit too much in return of petty $5000? Furtherm, they say contestants will have to live in a special research unit during the entire study period and would be cautiously fed with a controlled diet. Right after initial 11-15-days, applicants will indulge deep in this activity by making a continuous stay of 90 days lying in bed with exceptional change of undergoing specific tests.

On daily basis, they will be awake for 16 hours and can take a sleep of 8 hours. As a pat of process, they will undergo countless tests to identify changes in their state of their bone, muscle, heart and circulatory system, and nervous system plus their nutritional condition and ability to fight against infections would be checked. Want to give it a try? To apply click here.

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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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News is Orb; the direct-to-consumer firm engaged in making elegant speakers is all set to update its speaker line by delivering ball-shaped Mod4 speakers. True, we have come across variety of box speakers but here comes a revolutionary offering by Orb Audio that compensates for the dearth of round ones. Mod4, latest model features four new orbs, each measuring 4.2 inches in width. Its price range varies considering the number of speakers picked in integration with other Mod models. The price woul touch a different height if the package includes a subwoofer.

The most budgeted package calculates at $1,699 counting three Mod4 speakers plus 2-4 Mod2 units to deal with the surround and rear areas and with no subwoofer. The next range stands at $1,999 involving a subwoofer, Mod4s for the front speakers and Mod2s to give a surround sound from back. The one that tops the charts is priced at $2,239 and is accessible using all Mod4 units for the full 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel setup. At present, Orb is dealing with consumers directly iver the net and is eyeing retail and other web channels.

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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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