My blogging philosophy...

...is very much like my philosophy on speaking: if you have something to say, then do so. If not, what's your point?

I wish I were an "every day" blogger, one of the many writers who post their thoughts and findings for people like me to devour ravenously in feed format.

I wish were...but I'm not.

Instead, I claw through an endless stream of information (online and off) to find something valid to write or comment about. Honestly, how many shells do you have to shuck to find a pearl? Exactly.

I felt guilty this morning, thinking, "I don't post to my blogs nearly as much as other people do." I was instantly redeemed by an offline note from a reader: "I love your posts! You always give me the right measure of 'something cool' to talk about at work or parties. And it's not the stuff that everyone is talking about. Thanks for helping me stay original!"

Well, someone's gotta do it!
--N.

That's not a Chrylser 300!

clipped from www.luxist.com Rolls Royce Celebrates its 100th With a Special Edition Phantom Rolls Royce is celebrating its 100th birthday with the Phantom Silver, a special edition model commemmorating the automaker's best-known vehicle, the Silver Ghost. Only 25 vehicles will be built, making this Silver Ghost nearly as valuable as the first ones to hit the path.

Did you see Befitting Service in Ranch & Coast?

We're pretty excited about Befitting Service appearing in the April issue of Ranch & Coast Magazine (attached, in case you missed it). Copies are still on newsstands--why not grab one on your way home today?

Please don't keep our business a secret! Share this email and our website with your family, friends and associates: www.befittingservice.com

Oh, and let me know what you think of the ad!

Your Lifestyle Concierge,
--Naima
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BEFITTING SERVICE  |  It's what you deserve.
www.befittingservice.com

Cafe Cubano Recipe

Ever on the hunt for a great cup of coffee, this will be on the table this Sunday for brunch!

clipped from www.tasteofcuba.com Cuban Coffee Recipe - Cafe Cubano There are two methods to making coffee the Cuban way: the traditional method using a metal stovetop espresso pot, or with an electric espresso machine. Coffee was brought to Cuba in the mid 18th century but it would take 40 years before it became a big part of the economy, by the early 1800's it became a bigger import than sugar.  So far, I've come across only one website that sells real coffee beans from Cuba.  The brand is "La Estrella del Norte", its 100% Cuban Tortino Extra (Turquino) whole beans grown in the shady jungles of the Sierra Maestra Mountains of Eastern Cuba.

You know you're an alcoholic when...

...you need flask flip flops.

Introducing Reef Dam sandals, which hold 3 ounces of liquid in heel.

Hello, AA?

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Versace Designs Helicopters!

I'm not sure how Versace made the leap from fashion house to 'copter hangar, but ME LIKEY! The only thing missing is a bit of bling...

clipped from www.verticalmag.com

AgustaWestland and Versace, one of the leading Italian fashion design houses, announce their collaboration to offer AgustaWestland’s customers a range of exclusively designed cabin interiors for its helicopters. Versace is synonymous with quality and luxury and is the first Italian fashion design house to express its sophisticated, glamorous and exclusive style to helicopter cabin interiors.

Versace Designs Helicopters!

I'm not sure how Versace made the leap from fashion house to 'copter hangar, but ME LIKEY! The only thing missing is a bit of bling...

clipped from www.verticalmag.com

AgustaWestland and Versace, one of the leading Italian fashion design houses, announce their collaboration to offer AgustaWestland’s customers a range of exclusively designed cabin interiors for its helicopters. Versace is synonymous with quality and luxury and is the first Italian fashion design house to express its sophisticated, glamorous and exclusive style to helicopter cabin interiors.

In A Word? FANTASTIC! [Google Browser Sync]

Hey Gina [and Lifehacker crew],

Check out what I stumbled across today in Google's Labs: http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/browsersync/index.html
I am a 'fox user, and I thought Foxmarks was phenom (I work between my desktop, laptop and Treo), but the ability to have the EXACT same browser settings without having to remember to install add-ons twice is such a handy bonus, I thought I would share. I searched the site first to see if I was the lame duck, but nope! Looks like I actually have a contribution this time!

I just installed GBS this morning, and so far...Google continues to speak to the technology user in me, as opposed to the net surfer I was when I was wrapped up in Yahoo and MS.

I love your site by the way--please keep helping me make my life easier!
 
All the very best,
--Naima

Testing Windows Live Writer.

 Testing Windows Live Writer.

I want one! ( USB Heating Blanket )

My office at my "day job" is sometimes SO cold--I do have a little heater under my desk, but even now and then I want to put it on TOP of my desk so I can warm more than just my feet. Well, here's my solution! A heated pad that plugs into your USB port! (Yes I know, I want one too!) Imagine how great one of these would be on an airplane...



Maybe I need TWO.

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Interesting Visual

Barcelona Dinner 2
Originally uploaded by ValS68.

I like the way the glass is lit...