If you thought the ice ball machine was cool, check out these AK-47 ice cubes. Worst case scenario someone questions your manliness by asking, “Dude, who drinks their scotch with lipstick shaped ice?” Just keep the tray in plain sight of guests and you shouldn’t have any problems. Retail $24.99 (available through Amazon for $19.99)
Thanks to a quick strap attachment, the Element Portable can be slung over your shoulder like a messenger bag. This makes enjoying a quick meal while stargazing or watching the sunrise so much easier. Just throwing a few McDonald’s McMuffins in your pack isn’t going to score any points with the ladies. Available March 28, 2011. Retail $150
Tabasco better watch its back, because Sriracha is a worthy foe. In fact, it was named Bon Appetit’s 2010 Ingredient of the Year. For the majority of my life I only used Sriracha when eating pho noodle soup. Recently I discovered how delightful a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin tastes with a splash of Sriracha. Thanks to author Roger Clemens’ cookbook, there are now 50 more reasons to get my spicy on. Retail $16.99 (available from Amazon for $10.47)
Pretty amazing how much bang for the buck you get with the new Canon ELPH 500 HS. 12.1 Megapixels, 1080p HD video with stereo sound, huge 3.2″ touch panel LCD, f/2.0 ultra wide angle 24mm lens, and High-Speed Burst Mode 8.2 frames per second. Hands down the best pocket camera for the price. Retail $299.99 (available March 2011)
“In Stockholm, Sweden, in 2001 a new sport was born, ‘a sport of the century’ as a renowned English newspaper described the breathtaking new competition. Athletes from around the world flocked to the Swedish capital for the inaugural race – wearing hockey skates in a man on man battle down a 300-metre-long ice track filled with steps, jumps and razor-sharp hairpin turns. The sport was called ice cross downhill and the race called Red Bull Crashed Ice.”
Basically take burly ice hockey players and have them race from the top of the hill to the bottom. Also make the whole event a huge party for participants and spectators. Brilliant!
The ZL1 will feature a supercharged intercooled 6.2L LSA V8 engine. The output numbers will make your right foot cramp up, 550 HP with 550 pounds of torque. Match all that power up with a dual clutch 6-speed manual transmission, upgraded 14.6″ Brembo brakes, aerodynamics package, and 20″ wheels (expect 0-60 mph times under 4.4 sec). With all these goodies you’d expect fuel efficiency to dip under 15 mpg. Surprise surprise this tire shredding monster is expected to average about 20 mpg. Get in line quick because back in 1969 only 69 units of the ZL1 were produced. Retail estimate $50K+
Maybe you aren’t a podcasting beast, aspiring musician, or have a voice like Ted Williams, the Meteor Mic is a nice tool to have for recordings and online communication. The best part is it’s portable and USB powered. Retail $99 (April 2011)
“Producing rich audio recording for any application, Meteor Mic has one of the largest condenser diaphragms (25mm) of any USB mic available. Its cardioid pickup pattern, smooth frequency response and 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution give you professional audio results no matter what you’re recording. A stereo 1/8-inch headphone output for no latency monitoring and headphone volume knob give you complete control. A microphone mute switch gives you audio privacy while video conferencing. We’ve integrated a mic stand adapter into the bottom so you can mount the Meteor Mic on a boom or desktop stand.”
When you look at the Goetz Sofa from the front it looks pretty bland. Give it a nice walk around and you’ll notice the striking walnut wood shell that wraps around the sides and back. The 68″ seating area should comfortable for two plus dog. Retail $4,500
Convert you black iPhone 4 to white with this vinyl decal set from Ap-Jam. An easy way to become a trendsetter and protect your iPhone at the same time. Retail $12.90