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Thursday, May 19
Scale of the Universe
This is an extraordinary feature link, it is the Universal Scale featuring the worlds' smallest to the largest microbes and planets in our galaxy...that can and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
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Luxury Beds
Who doesn't enjoy a good night's rest? Especially after a long, hard day of work (or play) there's nothing better than getting cozy in a comfortable bed. So, with that in mind, how much would you be willing to spend to get that cozy, comfortable rest? Lets take a look at some of the world's most luxurious beds...and mattress.
1. Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed
The Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed from Leggett & Platt: $50,000.
Comes with anti-snore technology to reduce snoring in mild to moderate cases by elevating your upper body a few degrees. Its dual programmable temperature control from 68 to 117 degrees Fahrenheit adjusts the temperature to your liking. The Sleep Diagnostic Center monitors body movement and breathing pattern throughout the night. If you are the one who can’t live without music, the bed comes with an iPod docking station and 2500-watt surround sound system with four 8-inch subwoofers. Other salient specs include Internet connectivity, wireless RF remote that connects to a 1.5TB media server with four gigs of RAM, and a 1080p projector.
2. Indestructible Bed
The Quantum Sleeper Unit is a high-level security system designed for maximum protection in various hostile environments: costs an estimated $135,000.
The high-tech bed folds up into a fire-resistant coffin-like box to keep you safe from any uneventful event. The bed is fitted with a high-level security system that protects you from destructive forces of nature, bio-chemical terrorist attack and kidnappers. Besides, the bed is not just about protection, it is also the ultimate in entertainment and communications as it also comes with a built-in CD player, DVD Screen with PC hookup, microwave and refrigerator along with cellular phones and radios to keep you connected to the outside world! The bed is designed to enable the person(s) inside the unit to see out and prevent those outside from seeing in. The bed (though not in production) .
3. Hollandia Platinum-Luxe Elite sleep system
This Elite bed comes equipped with a retractable 32-inch Sony Bravia HDTV integrated into the bed’s footboard, a Sony Bravia theater system that includes a five DVD/CD changer, a five speaker surround sound system, a subwoofer beneath the bed for a complete hi-end experience, and an iPod docking station; the bed gently adjusts to a comfortable reclining position and the integrated massage system that features four powerful motors with a micro-computer that provides 12 individual massage programs, and a 30-minute automatic shutdown. It also has a 13-inch retractable back-sliding system and Hollandia’s telescopic head support. All the features are beautifully engineered into the bed, there are no unsightly wires visible in the room. The base is covered in Italian-designed fabric, which is a new, 100 percent synthetic fiber that protects the frame from pets. The Elite is available in white or gray to complement any bedroom decor.
4. Gustarle TV Bed
The Gustarle TV-Bed comes complete with Samsung flatscreen LCD TV with built in DVD player. This impressive waterbed comes with the latest top of the range Samsung 26-inch LCD TV and the Sony high definition DVD player. Several wood finishes are available for the bed, headboard and footboard, together with a superb choice of real leather fabrics for the inset panels on the headboard and each side of the footboard. This gorgeous TV Bed is also available with Visco Elastic memory foam mattress upon request. Available in various sizes, the 200cm model will set you back £6,950 (US $13,577).
5. Swarovski-studded Beautyrest Black bed
This Simmons Beautyrest Black bed is handmade and comes adorned with Swarovski crystals on the sides of the mattress and base and flaunts luxury fabrics. Each bed takes 300 hours to make. The king-size version sells for around $16,500. The Swarovski-studded luxury bed features triple woven springs, advanced memory foam, progressive latex with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and luxury alpaca fibers. The queen size sells for NZ $14,999, super king costs NZ $17,499 and the Californian model retails for NZ $18,499. The Beautyrest Black bed can be customized with different sizes and three different bases, including the black leather option.
1. Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed
The Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed from Leggett & Platt: $50,000.
Comes with anti-snore technology to reduce snoring in mild to moderate cases by elevating your upper body a few degrees. Its dual programmable temperature control from 68 to 117 degrees Fahrenheit adjusts the temperature to your liking. The Sleep Diagnostic Center monitors body movement and breathing pattern throughout the night. If you are the one who can’t live without music, the bed comes with an iPod docking station and 2500-watt surround sound system with four 8-inch subwoofers. Other salient specs include Internet connectivity, wireless RF remote that connects to a 1.5TB media server with four gigs of RAM, and a 1080p projector.
2. Indestructible Bed
The Quantum Sleeper Unit is a high-level security system designed for maximum protection in various hostile environments: costs an estimated $135,000.
The high-tech bed folds up into a fire-resistant coffin-like box to keep you safe from any uneventful event. The bed is fitted with a high-level security system that protects you from destructive forces of nature, bio-chemical terrorist attack and kidnappers. Besides, the bed is not just about protection, it is also the ultimate in entertainment and communications as it also comes with a built-in CD player, DVD Screen with PC hookup, microwave and refrigerator along with cellular phones and radios to keep you connected to the outside world! The bed is designed to enable the person(s) inside the unit to see out and prevent those outside from seeing in. The bed (though not in production) .
3. Hollandia Platinum-Luxe Elite sleep system
This Elite bed comes equipped with a retractable 32-inch Sony Bravia HDTV integrated into the bed’s footboard, a Sony Bravia theater system that includes a five DVD/CD changer, a five speaker surround sound system, a subwoofer beneath the bed for a complete hi-end experience, and an iPod docking station; the bed gently adjusts to a comfortable reclining position and the integrated massage system that features four powerful motors with a micro-computer that provides 12 individual massage programs, and a 30-minute automatic shutdown. It also has a 13-inch retractable back-sliding system and Hollandia’s telescopic head support. All the features are beautifully engineered into the bed, there are no unsightly wires visible in the room. The base is covered in Italian-designed fabric, which is a new, 100 percent synthetic fiber that protects the frame from pets. The Elite is available in white or gray to complement any bedroom decor.
4. Gustarle TV Bed
The Gustarle TV-Bed comes complete with Samsung flatscreen LCD TV with built in DVD player. This impressive waterbed comes with the latest top of the range Samsung 26-inch LCD TV and the Sony high definition DVD player. Several wood finishes are available for the bed, headboard and footboard, together with a superb choice of real leather fabrics for the inset panels on the headboard and each side of the footboard. This gorgeous TV Bed is also available with Visco Elastic memory foam mattress upon request. Available in various sizes, the 200cm model will set you back £6,950 (US $13,577).
5. Swarovski-studded Beautyrest Black bed
This Simmons Beautyrest Black bed is handmade and comes adorned with Swarovski crystals on the sides of the mattress and base and flaunts luxury fabrics. Each bed takes 300 hours to make. The king-size version sells for around $16,500. The Swarovski-studded luxury bed features triple woven springs, advanced memory foam, progressive latex with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and luxury alpaca fibers. The queen size sells for NZ $14,999, super king costs NZ $17,499 and the Californian model retails for NZ $18,499. The Beautyrest Black bed can be customized with different sizes and three different bases, including the black leather option.
Tuesday, May 3
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
2cups icing sugar
1package cream cheese
1tsp vanilla
1tsp nutmeg
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar and butter and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and nutmeg and mix well.
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
2cups icing sugar
1package cream cheese
1tsp vanilla
1tsp nutmeg
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar and butter and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and nutmeg and mix well.
Tam’s Red Velvet Cake and/or Cupcakes
Ingredients:
2cups flour, sifted
3tsp cocoa
1cup white sugar
2 eggs
2tblsp brown sugar
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1¼ cup butter milk
2tsp red food color
½ tsp salt
1tsp baking soda
1tsp white vinegar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Mix flour and cocoa and set aside. Mix buttermilk, food color and salt and set aside. Mix white sugar, brown sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in eggs to creamy batter one at a time until well blended. Alternately mix in flour and cocoa mixture and buttermilk mixture to the creamy batter. Beat until well blended and creamy. Mix vinegar and baking soda and fold in to cake batter.
This batter will make two cakes or 24 cupcakes. Pour batter for cake into two cake pans and bake for 35 minutes. When toothpick comes out clean, remove cake from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove from cake pan and cool on wire rack before frosting.
For cupcakes, place cupcake cups into slots and fill up to ¾, leaving an edge. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool before frosing.
*side bar*
For a little bit of oomph you can add ½ cup of red wine or Bailey’s Irish cream
Enjoy!
2cups flour, sifted
3tsp cocoa
1cup white sugar
2 eggs
2tblsp brown sugar
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1¼ cup butter milk
2tsp red food color
½ tsp salt
1tsp baking soda
1tsp white vinegar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Mix flour and cocoa and set aside. Mix buttermilk, food color and salt and set aside. Mix white sugar, brown sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in eggs to creamy batter one at a time until well blended. Alternately mix in flour and cocoa mixture and buttermilk mixture to the creamy batter. Beat until well blended and creamy. Mix vinegar and baking soda and fold in to cake batter.
This batter will make two cakes or 24 cupcakes. Pour batter for cake into two cake pans and bake for 35 minutes. When toothpick comes out clean, remove cake from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove from cake pan and cool on wire rack before frosting.
For cupcakes, place cupcake cups into slots and fill up to ¾, leaving an edge. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool before frosing.
*side bar*
For a little bit of oomph you can add ½ cup of red wine or Bailey’s Irish cream
Enjoy!
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