it's timbuktoo here: August 2007

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Saturday, August 25, 2007

5 KILLER OUTDOOR KITCHENS

When throwing hot dogs on a hibachi just won't do, consider these over-the-top gourmet barbecues.

Viking's Outdoor Kitchen

Approximately $24,080

Not even Montana's breathtaking mountains (pictured here in the background) can compete with a complete outdoor kitchen from Viking. First and foremost, the commercial quality gas grill has a 41" cook top with a rotisserie system and an extra-deep burner box for easy temperature control that will keep burgers juicy and corn tender.

Got more Kobe to cook up? This set up includes a 30" charcoal cooker cart, which has side burners big enough to boil large pots of water for lobsters or pasta. The kitchen is also outfitted with a gas range with black porcelain grates, heavy duty stainless steel cabinets for storing condiments and other supplies, a warming drawer, ice machine, refrigerator and a refreshment center with a sink and a built-in cooler that can hold a lot of cold beer.

Calise Outdoor Kitchen

Approximately $55,000 to $60,000

You'll never want to cook inside again once you've installed this outdoor kitchen from Calise. Granite counter tops, natural stone finishing and flattering lighting provide a luxury look. But this kitchen is as functional as anything you'll find in a 5-star restaurant. (Well, almost).

There's a three-burner grill made from heavy duty brushed stainless steel, which has double and triple walled construction for extra heat protection. Also within reach is a heavy duty stainless steel rotisserie, high temperature side burner, large stainless sink, refrigerator, icemaker, pull-out trash drawer and plenty of storage. A fire pit table creates an inviting place to hang out and roast marshmallows after a feast.

Cal Flame Outdoor Theater

$70,000

Love to barbecue, but bored with the great outdoors? Cal Flame recently introduced an Ultimate Outdoor Theater. It features a marine-grade, anti-fog, anti-glare 63-inch high-definition plasma TV with two subwoofers, surround-sound speakers, a built-in iPod docking station, Sirius Satellite-ready stereo system and gaming system inputs - in addition to three plush, weatherproof outdoor recliners.

Of course, there's also everything you need for a great cook-out, including a five-burner grill with two side burners. And the "Cocktail Center," which has an ice machine, beer tap, fridge and blender makes mixing up margaritas a breeze.

Weber Grill

$2,700

It may not have a plasma TV or granite countertops, but this set up is all you need to sear a steak to perfection. Weber's stainless steel grill, available in liquid propane and natural gas models, has six burners, a rear-mounted rotisserie roaster with motored spit, and smoker box that will add a nice hickory flavor to your ribs. Cordless lights that turn on when the lid is raised, and automatically shut off when it is lowered, are all the luxury a die-hard grill master needs.

DCS Grill Cart

$10,000

For those that want to stow their grill away during the winter months, DCS offers a portable, compact system that doesn't skimp on performance. By adjoining a few cooking components, you can create a free-standing kitchen island that packs a punch. This one has a 41" premium gas grill with rotisserie, side burners, cook top, warming drawer, ice machine, sink, refrigerator and beer dispenser along with lots of cabinet space - all on casters no less. Once the weather warms up, just wheel it out and fire it up.

THE MOST DESIREABLE CHARTERS

Here are just a few of the nicest yachts available, with amenities like heliports, pools, Jacuzzis and theaters, not to mention breathtaking views.

$910,356 a week

Alysia

At 280 feet, the Alysia is one of the world's largest yachts for charter, and most expensive. With a plunge pool, library, theater, mirrored ceilings and wine cellar, this boat comes fully equipped - along with thirty-four crew members.

$606,500 a week

Princess Mariana

This deluxe power boat, stretching 258 feet, has a king-sized master stateroom, two double VIP staterooms, two double staterooms and a twin stateroom. When the helicopter is not aboard, the helipad becomes a golf driving range with a giant screen portraying a host of well-known courses.

$75,000 a week

Whisper

For those that love to sail, this 116-foot, award winning sailboat sleeps six in its queen master bedroom, double and twin staterooms.

$65,000 a week

Olga

Still a far cry from modest, this 121-foot power boat has a king suite, VIP queen suite, guest queen stateroom and guest twin stateroom.

Friday, August 24, 2007

JESSICA ALBA {HOT BEAUTY}

JESSICA ALBA

Date of Birth

28 April 1981, Pomona, California, USA

Birth Name

Jessica Marie Alba

Nickname

Sky Angel

Height

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Mini Biography

Born in Pomona, California, on April 28, 1981, Jessica Alba and her family moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, when she was an infant. Three years later her Air Force father brought the family back to California, then to Del Rio, Texas, before finally settling in Southern California when Jessica was nine. In love with the idea of becoming an actress from the age of five, she was 12 before she took her first acting class. Nine months later she was signed by an agent. A gifted young actress, Jessica has already played a variety of roles ranging from light comedy to gritty drama since beginning her career. She made her feature film debut in 1993 in Hollywood Pictures' comedy Camp Nowhere (1994). Originally hired for two weeks, she got her break when an actress in a principal role suddenly dropped out. Jessica cheerfully admits it wasn't her prodigious talent or charm that inspired the director to tap her to take over the part - it was her hair, which matched the original performer's. The two-week job stretched to two months, and Jessica ended the film with an impressive first credit. Two national TV commercials for Nintendo and J.C. Penney quickly followed before Jessica was featured in several independent films. She branched out into TV in 1994 with a recurring role in Nickelodeon's popular comedy series "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (1994). She played an insufferable young snob, devoted to making life miserable for the the title character, played by Larisa Oleynik. That same year she won the role of Maya in "Flipper" (1995) and filmed the pilot for the series. She spent 1995 shooting the first season's episodes in Australia. An avid swimmer and PADI-certified scuba diver, Jessica was delighted to be doing a show that allowed her to play with dolphins. The show's success guaranteed it a second season, which she also starred in. Her involvement in the show lasted from 1995 to 1997. Since the show ended she has appeared in a number of TV shows and films. In 1996 she appeared in Venus Rising (1995) as Young Eve. The next year she appeared on the "The Dini Petty Show" (1989), a Canadian talk show, and spoke about her role in "Flipper" and her general acting career. She began working on P.U.N.K.S. (1999), featuring Randy Quaid, in 1998. In early 1998 she appeared in "Brooklyn South" (1997) as Melissa. That same year she was in two episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) as Leanne and in two episodes of "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" (1998). She appeared in "Teen Magazine" in 1995 and various European magazines in the following several years. More importantly, she was featured in the February 1999 issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine. She also had major roles in two movies that year: Never Been Kissed (1999) and Idle Hands (1999). In 2000 she had roles in Paranoid (2000/I) and starred in the sci-fi TV series "Dark Angel" (2000).

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Mona Johannesson

Name: Mona Johannesson

Nationality: Swedish
Ethnicity: Sweden
Hair: Dark Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Date of Birth: September 18th, 1987
Place of Birth: Huskvarna, Sweden
Height: 5'8"

Mona Johannesson is a Swedish born model. With no intentions on becoming a model she was discovered in 2001 by an IMG scout at a horse trials event in Gothenburg. Unlike most models, Mona is a lot shorter then most. But that does not stop her from walking in such fashion shows like Dolce & Gabbana, Banana Republic, Aquascutum, Barbara Bui, Benjamin Cho, Camilla Staerk and Barbara Bui. Mona owns your own ranch and tends to her horses, which is her true passion. She is currently signed with IMG models.