Gadgets
DIGITAL WATERPROOF CAMERA Technology and nature aren't exactly best friends: expensive electronics and outdoor watersports are not the most compatible of elements. But what if you want to capture the action digitally while snorkeling, snowboarding or mountain biking? The Hero 3 Digital Wrist Camera "makes nice" with the great outdoors by sporting a durable exoskeleton that pretty much goes anywhere. Strap the Hero 3 to your wrist and snap some sweet shots while skiing, biking or diving up to 100 feet. This mini camera locks flat to your wrist for storage then pivots up to capture crisp digital photos or 30 fps movies. A 3 Megapixel, Internal Memory – 16MB expandable to 2GB with SD card, Video – 640 x 480 with sound (54 mins from 2GB SD Card) Price: USD 119 www.thinkgeek.com
AUTHENTIC GUINNESS® HOME PUB There are plenty of reasons to raise a pint to the Irish. One of the greatest occurred in 1759 when young Arthur Guinness founded a brewery at St. James's Gate, crafted a hearty, distinctive stout, and won a place in our hearts forever. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of that first delicious keg every day at home with your own Guinness Pub. This fully functional, traditional Irish pub can be built in your home. It is crafted from historic Irish architectural elements and authentic Guinness artifacts. The price tag comes with fresh Guinness Stout for your pub for an entire year! Currently this little bit of paradise will set you back a cool quarter million. Price: USD 250,000 www.neimanmarcus.com
GADGETS
- for the person who has everythingg BY GAVIN VERCOE
AK ICE TRAY Have the most “gangsta” drinks at your next party, Cool that killer drink with a round of these ice cubes shaped like AK-47 bullets. Each AK Ice Tray magazine produces 12 bullet shaped pieces. Got an “acquaintance” coming around for a drink? Put a few AK ice bullet rounds in and maybe then he will take you seriously!
THE TITANIUM SPORK
Price: USD 15 www.uncrate.com
DRESS FOR DINNER NAPKINS Protect your best tee and look good as you stuff your face with the help of a Dress For Dinner Napkin. These paper napkins come in four styles, letting you pick between stripes, solid or polka dots, depending on your mood or potential stains. Price: USD 6 (20-pack) www.spoonsisters.com
Every mythic hero normally has an equally mythic weapon. Zeus had his thunderbolts. Thor had his hammer and King Kong had his bananas … you get the idea. It's time for you to join the ranks of the heroes as you wield your own legendary weapon in your battle against a very powerful foe: hunger. Herald the Titanium Spork, the utensil of heroes! Titanium is known for its great strength, corrosion resistance, and light weight – which makes this a valuable asset around feeding time. Imagine how much more you could shovel in at your local buffet if you didn't have to strain yourself using both a fork and spoon. Your food consumption can become the stuff of legends. It is perhaps the greatest gastronomic invention since lickable wallpaper. Hunger, beware – your end is near! Price: USD 8.99 www.thinkgeek.com
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