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January 24, 2008 · Filed under Travel
From the towering peak of Haleakala to the white sand beaches of Kaanapali, Maui (the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 sq. miles) casts a spell on all. While Kapalua is known as a world renowned golf resort, Hana boasts some fantastic tropical rain forests in the North coast.
Maui vacations can be the ultimate pursuit of relaxation. However, no vacation can be complete and fully enjoyable with suitable and comfortable–and affordable–accommodation. Hawaiian Beach Rentals is one company that traditionally specializes in providing unique rentals to stay and helps holidaymakers realize their realize their dream vacation.
The very fact that Maui welcomed more than 2.2 million tourists in 2005 speaks volumes about the options for relaxation and activities on the island. To cater to the accommodation requirements of such a range, several companies offers superb deals in vacation rentals, condos, hotels as well as vacation packages and options for extended stays. So, before you decide to get on the plane to this dream island, it makes a lot of sense to equip yourself with specialised knowledge, imparted by some of the people who know Hawaii best at the Hawaii travel blog.
January 23, 2008 · Filed under Lingerie
Come September, and we will see Dita von Teese in the new sensual ‘Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese’ limited edition lingerie collection.
The grogeous 35-year-old burlesque dancer will be in Paris in the next few weeks doing a photo shoot for the new Wonderbra collection.
“I’ve been passionate about beautiful lingerie my entire life, so to team up with Wonderbra is a great privilege for me and I am immensely proud of my collection,” von Teese told Drapers. “I really hope that with this new range I can share my passion for sensual, wearable lingerie that will add a touch of glamour to people’s lives.”
“Dita understands how to make a woman feel sexy. She is a natural fit for the Wonderbra brand,” said Debbie Rix, Wonderbra’s European marketing director.
With this, von Teese, an American, joins a bevy of international beauties including Eva Herzigova and Adriana Karembeu who have modelled for the push-up bra brand.
Fans will recall von Teese’s famous “traditional feather fan dance” and her “boudoir/bathtub show”, as well as her 2005 dance where she performed naked but for $5 million worth of diamonds at a benefit show at the New York Academy of Art.
The strip-tease performer is also said to be designing her own limited edition collection of Wonderbra underwear, with designs drawing on 1940s lingerie styles and vintage underwear fashion.
January 22, 2008 · Filed under General, Video
Last March, when MSN published an article entitled “Is free stuff on the Net really free?” perhaps no one would have imagined that it would act as an initiative for a great new site which would actually give away free video game stuff. But that’s exactly what happened.
Freevideogamestuff.com was thus born, inspired enough to give away free videos games. Do I hear you ask, “So what’s the catch?” Well, there is ONE catch. They just need your email address — so that they can locate you when win stuff! However, if you’re a video game addict, just watch out — the home page itself features some highly addictive games such as Blow Up, Gold Miner and Pinch Hitter.
So what do they give away? How about top-notch new xbox 360 video games like Forza 2, Spider-Man 3 and Tenchu Z? That’s exactly guys won during their Christmas giveaways. And the next round is due in a couple of weeks from now according to an announcement on the site. Tip: It could be a hand held game console!
Well, the buzz doesn’t end just there. ‘SpeedyPete69′, the man behind the site, has a video game review section as well, where he reviews of some of the hottest video games of the day, including Madden 08, Need For Speed Pro Street, FIFA 2008 and Guitar Hero 3.
There are three ways to win the giveaways– 1. You may simply join their mailing list with your email address, 2. Subscribe to their RSS feed, or 3. Link to their site using a simple cut & paste HTML code.
Happy video gaming!
UPDATE
Breaking News: The Cat is Out of the Bag!!!
Hey guys, Speedypete69 is givin’ away stuff free. (Yep, dumber than I thought!) And in what was supposed to be a secret, Speedy is so nuts he’s made it friggin’ public already! He’s giving away a ! It started last week and is finishing on the Leap Year (February 29th) at midnight. If you think you might stand a chance to win all you gotta do is… no, no nuthin’ like buy-1-get-1-free stuff, you don’t have to spend a dime, just do any of the following:
Join their mailing list
Subscribe to the RSS feed by mail
Link to their site
And they’re so generous (dumb???), if you do all three you will be entered 3 times to win.
C’mon, let’s win some 
January 21, 2008 · Filed under General
Last week Gillette unveiled its first TV campaign titled “Gillette Champions” with Tiger Woods, Thierry Henry and Roger Federer.
The 30-second international spot, created by BBDO, comes after David Beckham’s 3-year £40m contract came to an end last June. The football star reportedly turned down Gillette’s offer of a new £3m contract, with insistence on a profit share rather than a flat fee.
The ad features a montage of great moments from each sportsman’s career, followed by each athlete shaving with a Gillette Fusion Power razor, and ending with the tag line “Prepare to be your best today”. Gillette claims the two-year deals with the three sportsmen are part of a strategy to bring in a range of sports stars to give the brand resonance with more consumers.
Gillette said the new adverts with the trio of sports stars is its ‘largest sports marketing campaign’ in its 108-year history. The company signed the sports trio in 2006 on two-year deals as part of an attempt to sign up a broader range of different sports stars to give the brand wider exposure.
“They were chosen for both their outstanding sporting performances and also their performances off the field, in their charitable actions, support of social causes and for their reputations as icons of true sporting values,” said Nathan Homer, Gillette brand manager.
The ad broke in the UK on Channel 4, E4, ITV2, Sky Sports 1 and Sky One, with concentration around sports programs.
January 21, 2008 · Filed under Skin 'n' Nails
Hollywood actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is the new face (and body) for Vaseline.
Buffy the Vampire fans have long since been waiting to see Gellar in the buff. So is she finally doing it? It would appear that way, if these ads are any indication to what’s the closest she can get to nudity.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, 30, has used the no-nudity clause to generate publicity concerning herself. First, she hinted that she might remove her clothes for the right movie. However, she soon followed her announcement with a contradictory statement in which she declared that she would never appear nude on screen or stage for any reason. However, Gellar already has appeared topless in an episode of Saturday Night Live, during which she covered her breasts with her hands.
Gellar said that she hopes you too will “keep your skin amazing” while she promotes her new petroleum jelly gig. She joins John Leguizamo, Amanda Bynes and Hilary Duff, who have been spokespersons for the brand.
Vaseline.com has a guessing game for this “mystery celebrity” and describes the model with the clues “She starred opposite an Angel” and “This celebrity lives a full life that puts her skin to the test. Her career began when she was just five years old and over the years she’s become a superstar of the small and big screen.”
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January 19, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
Agyness Deyn, said to be one of the most sought after British fashion models of the moment, is the new face of Giles Deacon’s latest Gold range for New Look, which will hit stores in March.
Lancashire-born Deyn, 21, is taking over from Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, who fronted the launch of Giles Gold for New Look collection in March last year.
“We had to find a face that was a little bit quirky, ultimately stylish and totally modern to fit the range. Agyness perfectly encapsulates New Look’s fun and fashionability,” a spokesperson for New Look tells Drapers.
Deyn, a good friend of Deacon’s, was spotted being photographed in London last week for the fourth installment of the fast-selling fashion line. The designer’s fourth range for New Look will feature eyelet-detail stripy and tattoo-print tops, macs with gradient stripes, corset tops, voluminous trousers, stripy sequined dresses and a multi-pleat pink dress, which will be available at 130 of its shops, including outlets in France and the Middle East.
The fashion model was recently named Mancunian Model of the Year at the 2007 fashion awards. Deyn is known for her quirky, edgy style and her peroxide blonde short crop has been copied world wide.
Deyn currently also adorns Burberry and Armani ad campaigns.
January 18, 2008 · Filed under Travel
Dreamy Hawaii has prompted some of the top celebrities to purchase villas on the islands. Ben Stiller, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Crichton, Natalie Merchant and Bette Midler own homes in Kauai, while Kelsey Grammar, Oprah Winfrey and Woody Harrelson have found second (or third) homes in Maui. Well, what I’m trying to point out here is that if the celebs find Hawaii so enchanting, surely there must be good reason to it. And as it turns out, Hawaii is very much within reach of all.
Hawaii holidays can take place on any of the six beautiful islands–most attractive being the vacation villas. A recent study concludes that villas are fast becoming the new vacation choices, replacing hotels. Some of the factors that go in favor of the villas include the enjoyment, privacy and comfort of a home as compared to the impersonal buzz of any fancy hotel. You might want want to take a look at Big Island Vacation Rentals, which provides a list of Hawaiian beach rentals to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Dreaming of Maui? Understandable–Maui has some of the greatest attractions for relaxation as well as action. Live life large staying amidst breath-taking scenery. For rental accommodation options, check out Maui Vacation Rentals. A condo rental in Maui can give you the authentic experience of living in Hawaii. Your rental could be for a week, a month or longer.
While Hawaii is the ultimate holiday destination for many around the globe, be sure to get expert advice from people who know the Pacific islands the best and can offer you some of the greatest deals in rental packages. A good idea would be seek assistance from the team of local experts at Hawaiianbeachrentals.com. Prepare yourself for the vacation of your dreams by equipping yourself with the best possible Hawaii vacation info.
January 18, 2008 · Filed under Weight-Loss
Rapper Eminem has allegedly been approached by dieting brand Slim-Fast apparently in an opportunity to to shed some of the flab he put on recently.
Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, is thought to have ballooned to more than 200 pounds, and the weight loss company Slim-Fast, have stepped up and made an offer to help him lose the extra pounds.
“Slim-Fast is a program that can really work for someone like Eminem; it’s a doable and flexible approach,” said a spokesperson for Slim-Fast. “Slim-fast would love to offer Eminem product and assistance to help him become a potential S-F success story.”
According to reports, Eminem is most likely to go on a 1900 calorie-a-day diet, which would include three Slim-Fast Shakes per day.
Eminem, 35, hit the headlines thanks to a number of best-selling CDs, personal lyrics and a pivotal role in the hit 2002 film ‘8 Mile’. He has won Grammys, including Best Rap album for ‘The Slim Shady LP’, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ and ‘The Eminem Show.’
At the time of writing, Eminem has not responded to the Slim-Fast offer.
January 16, 2008 · Filed under General
Yesterday’s news about the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James getting ticketed for speeding in his 2008 Mercedes reminded me of British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton getting his licence suspended after being caught speeding on a highway in France just over three weeks ago. It’s great that when you’re rich you can afford stylish cars, but given the options, I’d anytime settle for the smoothest, the most civilized and the safest SUV out there–the Chevy TrailBlazer.
My trust in the reliability of this GM off-road vehicle recently got a boost with the discovery of this great forum. With nearly 20,000 members and half a million posts, the topics cover almost all aspects of the utility vehicle–from buying to maintenance to finding special offers. While there’s an announcements and feedback section dealing with the latest industry news, site news and suggestions and support, you’ll also find two huge discussion areas devoted to the technical aspects of the 2002-2008 Trailblazer and the Envoy.
I found the forum functions as a community site as well for Traliblazer fans, with features for general dsicussion, a ‘lounge’ for introductions and chats, listings of supporting vendors and a marketplace where you should be able to find any gear for your Trailiblazer/Envoy.
January 15, 2008 · Filed under Accessories, General
Sony Ericsson announced yesterday that it has signed an exclusive four-year deal agreement with tennis ace Maria Sharapova, making her the cell communication company’s first global brand ambassador.
The stunning Russian, 20, will undertake a series of innovative new consumer brand campaigns working with Sony Ericsson’s design team on a range of products and accessories.
“Maria’s iconic status, determination, dynamism, success and charm match strongly with the Sony Ericsson brand, which prides itself on innovative and cool design with substance,” said Dee Dutta, Corporate Vice President and Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “Our alignment with Maria’s global iconic status, combined with our brand expertise and innovative thinking aims to provide something new and something different to our customers around the world.”
“It is really exciting to be working with a cool brand like Sony Ericsson which has such a strong reputation in the entertainment industry,” Maria Sharapova said. 
“Even though most people know me as a tennis player, I have so many passions beyond the sport like fashion, music, film and design; which Sony Ericsson and I are going to be exploring together through our partnership.”
Sony Ericsson had earlier portrayed tennis players Ana Ivanovic and Daniela Hantuchova in a 2006 TV ad to promote the launch of its K800 and K790 Cyber-Shot camera phones.
The off-court agreement complements Sony Ericsson’s 6 year $88 million global title sponsorship of the WTA Tour which was signed in January 2005 and is the biggest deal in the history of women’s sport.
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