A Maybach is a high-end, ultra-luxury sedan. It can hold up to four passengers in regal splendor. Prices range from $300,000 to $400,000.
The Maybach comes in two models -- the Maybach 57 and the Maybach 62. The 57 is 5.7 meters long, and the 62 is 6.2 meters long, hence the model names.


The two models are very nearly identical except for the length. The extra length of the 62 is used to increase the rear seat leg room.The Maybach 62 also offers several options unavailable in the 57. For example, the 62 has fully reclining rear seats because it has extra leg room available in the rear to accommodate them." [Howstuffworks.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: There is nothing in the world like the Maybach...Respect.

Labels: Wheels

""Many have tried, but none have succeeded in displacing the iPod from our list of must-have gadgets. We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, and now with the fourth-generation model, battery life is finally improved." [Via Cnet.com]

The PimpWiz.com Spin: Check out the full list on Cnet.com.

Labels: computer, Ipod, mac

Leandro Firmino as Zé Pequeno (Li'l Ze) in "City of God"

Li'l Zé's real name is never mentioned in the movie. Instead, as a child, he was known as Li'l Dice (Dadinho). Like Rocket, he grew up in the favela City of God. His best friend is Benny (Bené), who is Shaggy's (Cabeleira) younger brother. As a child, Dice wishes to be the boss of bosses in the City of God when he grows up. He and Benny hang around the Tender Trio, which consists of Goose (Marreco), Rocket's (Buscapé) brother, Clipper (Alicate), and Shaggy.

Chris Walken as Frank White in "King Of New York" drug lord Frank White (Christopher Walken) is released from Sing-Sing prison after serving a number of years for drug trafficking. He is reunited with his former gang, led by the ruthless Jimmy Jump (Laurence Fishburne), as well as his personal bodyguards, Raye (Theresa Randle) and Melanie (Carrie Nguyen), and his lover/legal analyst Jennifer (Janet Julien).

Appalled by the crime and poverty that have infected his old neighborhood, White makes a bid for redemption by eliminating his competitors and using their money to finance a new South Bronx hospital for the needy. He becomes a hero to the poor, as well as target for a group of overzealous cops, led by corrupt detective Roy Bishop (Victor Argo).

Welsey Snipes as Nino Brown in "New Jack City"

Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and his gang, the Cash Money Brothers, become the dominant drug ring within New York City when crack cocaine is introduced to the city streets during the 1980s and early 1990s. They convert an entire apartment complex ("The Carter") into a crack house. Undercover cops Scotty Appleton and Nick Peretti (played by Ice T and Judd Nelson) try to convict the gang with evidence of the drug dealing. They recruit Pookie (played by Chris Rock), a former stick-up kid turned recovering crackhead, to work undercover at "The Carter" to help them gather incriminating evidence against Nino and the Cash Money Brothers. Eventually, megalomania separates Nino from his gang and is the catalyst for their downfall.

Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante in "Carlito's Way"

Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield in "Pulp Fiction"

Al Pacino as Tony Montana in "Scarface"
"In the spring of 1980 the port at Mariel Harbor was opened, and thousands set sail for the United States. They came in search of the American Dream. One of them found it on the sun washed avenues of Miami... wealth, power and passion beyond his wildest dreams. He was Tony Montana, but the world will remember him by another name... Scarface".

Robert Deniro as Vito Corleone in "Godfather Part II"
Vito is the head of the Corleone crime family, one of the most powerful Mafia families in New York. He is depicted as an ambitious Italian immigrant to Little Italy who builds a mafia empire, yet retains (and strictly adheres to) his own personal code of honor. His youngest son, Michael Corleone becomes the Don upon his death at the end of the novel. He has two other sons, Santino "Sonny" Corleone and Fredo Corleone, and a daughter, Connie Corleone, all of whom play major roles in the story.

Kevin Spacey as Kaiser Soze a/k/a 'Verbal' Kint in "Usual Suspects"
In the film, Söze is an underworld kingpin whose ruthlessness and influence have a legendary, even mythical status among law enforcement agents and criminals alike.

Michael Douglas as Gordon Gecko in "Wall Street"
Gekko has since become a symbol of 1980s corporate greed. While the producers of the movie Wall Street clearly intended to portray this character as a villain, ironically enough, thanks to this movie, Gordon Gekko became a source of inspiration for countless number of investment bankers around the world. It has often been suggested that Wall Street turned out to be a most effective recruitment tool for the investment banking industry. As well, Gekko's diatribe against corporate mismanagement is just as relevant in the 21st century as in the 1980s. Gekko made the argument against well-entrenched corporate managers, saying they were taking advantage of shareholders. He contrasted the role of early American business leaders like the Carnegies and Mellons who only managed businesses in which they had significant investments with that of well paid company senior executives who owned very little of a company's stock, and hence had little stake in the company's performance.

Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus in "The Matrix"

Morpheus was the captain of the Nebuchadnezzar, a hovercraft of the human forces of the last human city, Zion, in a devastated world where most humans are grown by sentient Machines and kept imprisoned in the Matrix, a virtual computer-generated world. Morpheus was once a human living inside the Matrix until he was freed earlier in life. The name he may have had while a human in the Matrix is not known.

Morpheus is apparently a very popular public figure in the city of Zion. He is also known in the Matrix, but as a dangerous terrorist wanted by Agents (who are actually sentient programs that patrol the Matrix, eliminating any human that is a threat to the secret of the Matrix or dispatching programs that exile themselves in the Matrix to avoid their deletion).

Like other hovercraft crews, Morpheus and his crew are dedicated to the protection of Zion and the freeing of humans from the Matrix.
[A PimpWiz Exclusive]

Labels: Movies

1. Louis XIII
2. Patron Silver Tequila
3. Brinley Gold Vanilla Rum
4. Bacardi O
5. 42 Below
6. Cognac
7. Grey Goose Vodka
8. Johnny Walker Blue
9. Effen Black Cherry Vodka
10.South Gin

List By: D. Landa, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Coolbirth, Inc.

1. Korcula, Croatia - This beach laden island is a chip off the old Eastern block

2. Ipanema, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Do not bring your girlfriend to this beach, thats all we can say!

3. Santorini, Greek Islands - Black sand beaches and International Pimpsters

4. Maldives - This island off the coast of Africa is so Pimp, we shouldn't even be telling you about it

5. Goa, India - Doubly paradise. Most beautiful beaches in the world and all night trance parties every night

6. Phucket, Thailand - Sun, sex, scuba and full moon parties

7. La Jolla, San Diega, Ca. - I wish they ALL could be California girls

8. Cartagena, Colombia - A pirate's paradise. Everything you need and much much more.

9. Ibiza, Spain - if you like to party!

10. Sunset Beach, Pipeline, Waimea Bay, North Shore Oahu - Beaches and amazing Tax Credits." [D.Landa]

The PimpWiz Spin: Adriana Lima and Rio De Janeiro is all we have to say.

Labels: Jet Setting

"80s Arcade Games - play Pacman, Space Invaders, Frogger & more (no downloads required)" [80'smusicyrics.coml]

The PimpWiz Spin: Dont Sleep on Pac Man young bloods! Now Featuring High Scores!

List By: D. Buchanan, 2nd level Silat practitioner

Note from Author: This is a brief overview of some common methods used to evade deadly attacks. This does not represent any particular martial art nor does cover all aspects of conceptual or physical methods listed above. The host & myself takes no responsibility for reader individual actions. Hence, DO NOT TRY (physical methods) at home. I myself am a 2nd level Silat practitioner have been studying Tha Chi, Ch Gung, and Silat for about two years. I have also attended many seminars on the subject over the years. Conceptual

1. Be Aware Of Your Surroundings - Awareness of your surroundings will greatly increase the chances of survival in the event of an attack. Simply being mindful will provide survival information such as: Where exits are located? What are my obstacles on the path to my escape? How many potential attackers are present? Are my attackers armed? Are any potential weapons available? Please note that the most beneficial type of awareness takes place before the violent encounter takes place. This also gives one a chance to assess potential problematic situations as they develop. Thus giving more options, one of which a hasty retreat. Information acquired as a result of being aware will aid in important decision making during the fight for survival.

2. Relax - During an attack it is important to stay calm and relax. Tension affects the mind & body negatively. Relaxing the body & mind will have extraordinary positive benefits when dealing with a crisis. While relaxed one is quicker, more alert, relaxed hits are heavy and damaging, one can absorb hits easier, conserve vital energy, etc.

3.Remain in Action - Action is quicker than reaction so as soon as you made your decision remain in action. When you are inactive you are an easy target. Remaining in motion will begin your journey to escape, make you a difficult target, heighten you natural reflexes, responding while in action is quicker than responding while not in action & if an offensive is needed for evasion you will initiate quicker than an attacker will expect. If for some reason fear causes temporary paralysis begin to stomp your feet in a running motion while having your arms extended above your shoulders ready to field an on coming attack. The stomping will shock your nervous system and will essentially snap you out of shock while adding tremendous power to your hits if needed in the forms of knees, stomps to the foot, fielding attacks, hand attacks to attackers.

4. Run, Run, Run - Don't be afraid to run, avoiding a potentially dangerous situation is the best way to keep you safe. Even if you think you have the situation in control, other factors like hidden weapons, multiple attackers, protection of family & friends can easily put you at a huge risk. Even if you still decide to fight you could face serious legal charges if you cause permanent damage to your attacker. It is simply not worth the effort, avoidance is always the smarter way out.


5. Stomp on Foot - Stomp on top of foot right below the arc, around the middle of foot. If effectively preformed this will break attackers foot allowing an easy escape.

6. Finger or Thumb in Eye - Stick finger or thumb (preferably thumb) in eye of attacker making an entry in side inner part of eye (closest to nose). The intention is to get finger behind the eyeball forcing it out, not poking. This will blind the attacker allowing easy retreat. Attacking the eyes will always get the same response regardless of size and will provide major disruption to attackers advancements even if you donÕt even touch the eye.

7. Hit Side of Throat - The side of the neck contains a complicated system of nerves & veins, which regulate blood pressure to the brain. If the signals regulating blood pressure to the brain is interrupted resulting in a increase or decrease of blood pressure to the brain the brain will protect the body and cease functions and reboot (loose consciousness & regain consciousness). This can be accomplished by punching, chopping, hammer fisting the side of attackers neck, the vertical middle.


8. Hit Front of throat - Hitting the front of throat in a quick direct on and off strike will result in attacker loosing the ability to breath normally for a few moments. The length will vary depending on type of strike, pressure, accuracy, etcÉ Only use when in a life threatening situation for this strike has the potential to kill or cause major damage very easily.

9. Hit Groin - This is self explanatory, I would just suggest hitting quickly bouncing on & off target with initial intention of hasty evasion.

10. Knee Break - Breaking an attackers knee will diffuse his ability to attack, giving one the opportunity to get away safely. Two break knee kick attackers knee from side (inner or outer, outer is more convenient) first across and then down. When kicking horizontally step into the kick as if walking and then drop weight into attackers leg.."

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"Just got the official word from on high that the Sidekick II goes on sale to the general public on Wednesday, but if you’re in Santa Monica you can get it a day earlier than everyone else. They’re having a big launch there on Tuesday with a bunch of second-tier rappers and a “celebrity stylist” who can bejewel your new Sidekick on the spot. Doors open at 9 am [Engadget.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: This is the hottest device out there...no question.

Labels: CellPhone, Sidekick, SidekickNews

"The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card lets you earn free nights at participating Westin® Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton® Hotels & Resorts, Four Points® by Sheraton, St. Regis®, Luxury Collection® or W Hotels®.

Up to 6,000 Bonus StarpointsSM in your first year of Cardmembership
Earn Starpoints for every eligible dollar you spend
Use Starpoints for free nights, free flights, and more
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The PimpWiz Spin: W hotels, Westin, Sheraton...free rooms at some of the nicest spots in the world.

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  "BMW has revealed an all new naked bike based on the K1200S - the K1200R.
  It was shown for just a few hours on Tuesday afternoon (Sep 14) at the Munich bike show. It was then whisked away and was not on public display when the show opened to the public on Wednesday. It will go into production in the second half of next year." [motorcyclenews.com]
  
  The PimpWiz Spin: Wow!

"There's change in store for Thomas Jefferson, on the nickel that is. He's getting his first makeover since his likeness was put on the coin in 1938." (AP Graphic)

Inspired by the legendary 300 SLR Coupé of the 1950s, the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the perfect synthesis of tradition and innovation.

Breathtaking performance, striking looks and the use of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre for the chassis make the SLR an unforgettable experience.[Mercedes.com]

"Jon Kuhn is regarded as one of the leading glass artists in the world.  With works featured in over 30 international museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Carnegie Museum, White House Permanent Collection,  National Museum of American Art and hundreds of private residences and public spaces, millions have enjoyed his beautiful works.." [kuhnstudio.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: Does it get any hotter than this?

"There are a few different versions out there, but the one we scored last year was a limited run of 500. Over 73 LEDs are used to tell the time, and it’s neat to wear around at night when you want to kick it Logan’s Run-style. Every minute it pulses to tell the time you need to add up the numbers, it’s nothing tough for the mathematically challenged and it’s crazy how quickly your brain will to adapt a new way to tell time."
[Engadget.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: For those old skool pimps...

The new BMW MP3 watch, a watch that plays music and more that’s brought to you by the folks who unleashed the 7 Series on the world.

What it is:
While this watch lacks the looks of some of the cars BMW makes, it packs a lot of features. It plays music, has lots of storage, and of course, tells time.

Why we like it: Records and plays up to 60 songs (or about 4 to 5 hours worth of music) on its 256MB Flash storage. Charges and transfer data through the USB cable built in to the watch, also sports an integrated voice recorder. You can also password protect it.

Where to get it and how much: BMW-Online, $275.

"He came. He saw. He startled a few government officials here and there. Sacha Baron Cohen returned to HBO for a second season of Da Ali G Show. Don't miss the action as the British comedic genius once again traveled across America as the "hip-hop journalist" Ali G, and interviewed some of the most important figures in politics, business, sports and the arts. Also along for the ride were Cohen alter-egos Borat, the easily confused TV reporter from Kazakhstan, and the supercilious Austrian fashion reporter Bruno.
[HBO.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: "Rekognize"

"Last week we kicked off The Engadget Interview with outgoing MPAA president Jack Valenti, this week journalist J.D. Lasica tries out the Sidekick II and speaks with Hank Nothhaft, CEO of Danger, Inc., about the device’s upcoming release, the market for wireless handhelds, the cachet of having Derek Jeter and Paris Hilton as Sidekick fans, and whether, if forced to at gunpoint, he’d buy a Blackberry or a Treo.[http://www.engadget.com]

The PimpWiz Spin: SideKick II gets the coveted Pimpwiz.com's
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Labels: CellPhone, Sidekick, SidekickNews

"Where did the computer go?
The all-new, all-in-one iMac G5 redefines the desktop computer. A mere 2 inches thin,* iMac G5 features a brilliant 17-inch or 20-inch (viewable) widescreen flat-panel display.

Over $400 worth of software included.
iMac G5 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 “Panther,” and iLife ’04--with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovies, iDVD, and GarageBand--as well as Quicken 2004 for Mac and World Book 2004 Edition.

Order now.
Starting at just $1299, the all-new iMac can be ordered now at the Apple Store. And your customers can get free ground shipping on all orders over $50. So get the creative for the new iMac G5 today.." [apple.com]

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