World's Most Expensive Cocktails

Suddenly, I am quite thirsty...

clipped from www.forbestraveler.com Ambitious bartenders are developing premium repertoires that combine some of the world's finest and rarest alcohols with equally esoteric mixers. Imagine what happens to the bar tab when these combinations are embellished with tiny gold swords for skewering olives, or rubies instead of maraschino cherries. Three of the list's most spectacular drinks are the Ritz Side Car from Paris, the Diamond Cocktail from London, and the Platinum Passion from Duvet in New York. Topping our list is the holder of the Guinness Record for the world's most expensive cocktail, and perhaps the most elegant mixed drink to be found anywhere: the Ritz Side Car served at Bar Hemingway in the Paris Ritz. But the magic lies in the hotel's astonishing store of cognac, the 1830 Ritz Reserve.

Video Bloggers love TubeMogul

TubeMogul is a new service that allows you to upload your videos to multiple online video services at the same time, and track how often those videos are being viewed.

clipped from www.tubemogul.com What is TubeMogul? TubeMogul is a free service that provides a single point for deploying uploads to the top video sharing sites, and powerful analytics on who, what, and how videos are being viewed.

How Killer Is Your Elevator Pitch?

This is a great exercise!

clipped from www.dumblittleman.com How to Craft a Killer Elevator Pitch That Will Land You Big Business This is the 30-60 second business description of what you do and why someone should work with you. It's called an "Elevator Pitch" because it describes the challenge: "How would you explain your business and make a sale if fate placed you in an elevator with your dream prospect and you only had the time it takes to get from the top of the building to the bottom?" This article will explain the elements of a powerful elevator pitch and then walk you through how to craft yours.

14 Numbers to put in your cell phone NOW!

This is one of the few "things you should do" that I actually agree with; enough to Clip and pass on!

clipped from blog.crankingwidgets.com 14 Numbers Your Cell Phone Can’t Live Without Local Fire Department Local Police Department or Law Enforcement Nearby Hospital(s) ICE (In Case of Emergency) Taxi Company Dispatch Water and Power Department Doctor and/or Pediatrician Poison Control Animal Control Coworker or Boss Your Next-Door Neighbor Tow Truck Company Car Insurance Carrier/Broker Pizza/Chinese/All-Night Take-out Food

10 Sexiest Beaches [Conde Nast]

I'll add these to my "Places to Go Before I Die" list. Who doesn't want to say they've been to one (all?) of the world's sexiest beaches?

clipped from www.aluxurytravelblog.com Concierge.com, the online home for inspired travel from Conde Nast has posted its picks for the third annual World’s Sexiest Beaches list.  Beaches are both on and off the beaten path and are chosen for their beauty, buzz factor and overall steamy appeal.  Here’s their top ten: Caprera Island, Sardinia, Italy Salvador, Bahia, Brazil  Cousine Island, Seychelles  Playa de los Lances, Tarifa, Spain Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas  Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia South Beach, Miami, Florida  Pigeon Point Beach, Antigua  Bodrum, Turkey  Santa Maria Beach, Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde

HDTV on Your Laptop!

Now I can justify taking my laptop on vacation!

clipped from www.signonsandiego.com Turn your laptop into HDTV player Plextor (www.plextor.com) has come out with its Mini Digital HDTV Receiver, which connects to a laptop's USB port. The $99 receiver has an external antenna and software that scans for over-the-air HD signals. Plextor's receiver only works with computers running Windows XP or Vista. The more computing horsepower you have – both memory and graphics – the better your viewing experience. Underpowered systems can produce a picture that occasionally stutters.

Test post from phone

Gaidi is quoted in the paper today!

As part of his passion for art and commitment to the Port of San Diego's Public Art Committee, Gaidi has been working on a signature public art project for a LONG time, and today the concept went public. I woke up this morning to a gorgeous picture on the front page of the UT, and an even larger spread inside.

Check out the front page article by Janine Zuniga in today's San Diego Union-Tribune.
It's online too, there's a link on the front page, today only: http://www.signonsandiego.com
Or here's the article: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070622-9999-1n22bridge.html

We are extremely excited about this project, and the kids and I are personally very proud of Gaidi!
Feel like offering some encouragement? You can email him at gaidif@yahoo.com

Happy Friday indeed,
--Naima

Your Lifestyle Concierge
BEFITTING SERVICE
www.befittingservice.com

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.