Archive for the ‘T.V.’ Category

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The Oculas - Relaxation Pod

April 4, 2008

Developed over four years by renowned British designer Lee McCormack, the McLaren Formula One™ racing team, computer interface designers, and yacht builders, this is the most complete and distinctly personalized lounging oasis in the world, allowing you to safely and serenely shut out the world with the perfect levels of lighting, sound, seating, and privacy you select. This private relaxation theater is handmade of fiberglass and integrates advanced audio, visual, seating, and environment technologies, as well as your choice of Macintosh or PC computer, to create a space that allows you to relax completely. The Oculas has an electronic door that closes silently at a touch, coccooning a sitter inside the well-lit interior.

The optional built-in massage chair accommodates a single person and has four settings from light to vigorous. An integral surround-sound system provides clear audio and the flat-panel video screen allows you to watch your favorite DVDs, or you can connect a video game console. The screen can also connect to the Internet for music and video downloading. All functions are controlled by an interactive touch screen.

Get yours for only $45grand. From Hammacher.

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Star Trek Stuff! Movie Props and eBay Auctions.

March 27, 2008

Check out this cool Star Trek stuff from itsawraphollywood.com. Everything sold by this store are props and have been featured in movies or tv shows. I have chosen a Klingon Emblem Sconce featured on the Star Trek: Enterprise episode “Borderland” on the stolen Klingon starship. And a pair of Romulan Senate stools that were used in the feature film Star Trek X: Nemesis. Every item comes with certificate of authenticity. The Klingon emblem and Romulan stools wont last long, so act fast! But there is always new stuff being sold, so check it out.

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Fifth Gear: 2007 Maserati Granturismo Coupe

March 15, 2008


“Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato takes the Maserati GranTurismo out for a road test in this segment. It sports a naturally aspirated 4.2L V8 that generates 405hp. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox and equipped with an adaptive control system which adjusts the gear-shifting mode to the driving style and the driving conditions”

New 2007 Maserati Granturismo Coupe promotional video

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Video: Fifth Gear - Lexus IS-F

March 11, 2008

Here is a return to some of our previous posts about the much anticipated Lexus IS-F really fast luxury car. The main competitors include the likes of the BMW M3.

“The vehicle features a 5.0 L direct-injected V8 producing 416hp @ 6,600 rpm, while peak torque is 371 ft�lb @ 5,200 rpm. The engine also features a two-stage intake system, engine oil and transmission fluid coolers and an oil pump designed for high-speed cornering” Check out the other posts throughout the archives for more information about this decent automobile. (Hint!- look under the ‘cars’ category link)

Check out this spoiled brat freaking because her mom bought her a Lexus SC for her 15th Birthday, but gave it to her too early. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konX2e5yJE8&feature=related

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Video: Ever been this drunk?

February 10, 2008

Here are two funny comedy sketches about what its like to be drunk and British.

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Video: Crazy Japanese Game Show

January 27, 2008

We are all big fans of crazy Japanese game shows, and there are a lot of them. Here is just one example of the hilarity thats to be expected from such shows. Thanks to our friend EVOKER for sending in this one.

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Top Gear: BMW M3 vs. Audi RS4 vs. Mercedes C63

December 30, 2007

In this episode, the Top Gear crew drives the BMW M3, Audi RS4, Mercedes-Benz C63 “as well as Emerson Fittipaldi’s Lotus F1 racer that won the 1972 World Championship.”
“There’s also the Stig, a Stig-ette in a white bikini and helmet, Clarkson dining on an apple run over at the apex of a turn, a measurement device that we can’t mention here, and lots of unkind things said of M3 drivers”

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

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New Get a Mac Ad: MacBook Pro is Fastest Windows Vista Notebook

December 14, 2007

“Apple has just released a new “Get a Mac” ad poking fun at PC World’s comment on how the MacBook Pro is the fastest Windows Vista notebook currently on the market.”

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Louis Theroux’s BBC Documentary TV Show

December 10, 2007

Check this guy’s BBC show out. It is mini documentaries that feature everything anyone would want to know about subcultures around the world (Mostly crazy and really messed up people). There are some really interesting episodes that are definitely worth checking out. Here are a few of them online.

Louis Theroux explores:

Swingers
The Brothel
The Porn Industry
Black Supremacists
The Nazis
South Africa
Gangsta’ Rap
Vegas
The Most Hated Family in America
Infomercials
Hypnosis
Enlightenment
Demolition Derby
BodyBuilding

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Top Gear: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

December 7, 2007

Here is a Top Gear video of the beastly Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. But wtf, ₤4000 for carbon fiber dash accent?