Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the boatride of your life. The Sea Phantom prototype looks fast, even as it cruises at ordinary speeds along the surface of the water in the video you can see here.

And it's inventor, David Borman, has plenty of enthusiasm as he ticks off the reasons why it will not only look fast, but run fast when it finally reaches commercial production, probably within a couple of years:

- First, the boat itself is an enclosed shell that incorporates NASA-inspired "lifting body" technology -- the faster the Sea Phantom goes, the more it actually lifts itself out of the water!

- Second, the Sea Phantom basically "flies" above the surface of the water on its proprietary shock absorbing hydro-foil system, providing an inherently smoother ride and using far less fuel than more conventional boat designs, which have their hulls carving their way through the heavy water and fighting the power of each wave.

- Third, because it's moving through the air instead of the water, the Sea Phantom encounters much less resistance and friction, so fewer horsepower can easily drive this vehicle faster than any conventional water-bound design.

Recently featured in Popular Science and Europe's Intersection magazine, Borman and his advanced Sea Phantom water craft are rapidly gaining credibility from the same nay-sayers who dismissed his ideas as idle fantasy for so many years. So far, Borman has demonstrated only a 30 foot prototype with a standard outboard motor inelegantly fastened on its tail. But the next time you see the prototype Sea Phantom it will be propeled by a more powerful inboard engine and will be capable of significantly more spectacular performance.

The visionary boat designer makes clear that since today's most advanced boats are already capable of triple digit speeds, it's only a small step forward to provide the same level of performance in a cost-effective, safe, and fun package that has great looks to match its capabilities.

Borman talks of convenient and inexpensive city-to-city transport service with "Blue Highway" terminals right downtown on the local waterfronts. He has plans for a $2.5 million 50-foot commerical version that will carry two dozen passengers from Key West to Cuba, for example, in 20 minutes, cruising at speeds up to 150 miles per hour, and for a civilian pleasure version priced around half a million dollars capable of similar speeds, but in a more manageable size and weight.

A PimpWiz Exclusive By; Robert Moskowitz

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This attaché case is made in the same way as Zero Halliburton’s renowned aluminum cases with the exception that it is made of carbon fiber.

The use of carbon fiber allows it to be lighter then aluminum yet retain the strength of its aluminum counterpart. The case features a leather interior and a three digit combination lock concealed beneath the handle.

Series Features
*Ultra handle – durable and comfortable
Sleek, lightweight carbon fiber shells

*Luxurious leather interior

*Console lock conceals triple-digit combination and single-button release mechanism

*Two expandable file pockets

*Five additional pockets for complete organization

Offered in black

Source

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The most complicated model by Graham is this Piece Unique with a tourbillon, a minute repeater and splits-seconds chronograph.

The case, measuring 42mm, is done in 18kt rose gold and features double sapphire crystals.

The movement was designed by Christophe Claret and is composed of 583 parts.

About Graham:
George Graham was born in 1674 in the small village of Cumbreland, England. He became an apprentice watchmaker in 1688. Seven years later he was admitted to the Company of Clockmakers and trained under other masters of his time. Though he died penniless, during his life Graham's research and innovative creativity would come to impact the watch world forever. In 1715 he invented the anchor escapement. Other inventions for which he is credited include the deadbeat escapement, the mercury compensation pendulum, the minute repeater with damper, and the chronograph! The Graham brand is Swiss but carries on old English watchmaking traditions with its limited annual production of exceptionally well defined chronographs.

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One day, Kiser Barnes got up, got to work on his clothing line, and realized something both strange and exciting: Kanye West was wearing his shirt. The hip-hop icon had been given one of Kiser's designs by a DJ friend, and loved it so much that he wore it while hosting MTV's "Total Request Live". For a down-to-earth guy that says he "hasn't really been chasing celebrities" to endorse his designs, it was a pretty big coux for Kiser.

Kiser's shirts and hoodies for both men and women have also been popping up in articles and holiday gift guides for numerous magazines, including Cargo, Nylon, GQ, and Complex. There was another surprise appearance when Kiser's DJ buddy wore one of his shirts on the cover of URB magazine.

Even without worrying whose highly-publicized back is sporting his shirts, Kiser is a pretty busy entrepreneur. The former graphic designer began his line (also named "Kiser") in late 2004 with a partner, but has since taken over most or all responsibilities. What began as a Soho sidewalk sale for tourists soon warped into a full-scale occupation. Despite being a fashion rookie, Kiser successfully got his bright and graphically beautiful shirts into stores around the world. He also does business out of an immaculately designed online store, for the transportation-impaired.

So, what's the attraction with the designs? And why T-shirts? "The concept is different from a lot of stuff that's out there right now," says the designer, who cites a childhood spent in Africa as one of his many influences. He looks at everything from (streetwear line) Modern Amusement to Sonia Rykiel for inspiration, but generates a look that is inimitably his own. Kiser hopes to collaborate on a line of sneakers in the near future, and considers "a graphic life" as his motto for the designs that are equal parts skatewear, cyber-cool, and big-pimpin'. T-shirts start at $30.

So, what's it like doing what you love for a living? "Sometimes I question it," admits Kiser. "But sometimes I wake up and it's like "I have the best life. I have an impact on popular culture."

Go to KiserNY.com to check out the goods.

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The Cowboy T-Shirt features:

* 100% Cotton

* Graphic extends from left shoulder to right hem

* Gold stitching along back shoulder seam

* Hand wash or dry clean only

* By Garbege

Available Karma Loop



Check out the Interview with the Garbege Crew

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Three spinning disks one over the other creating a bullseye triple tier spinning display of time. Top circle spins fastest with the seconds, second disk rotates the minutes and the bottom circular plate revolves the hour.

The red line denotes the linear accumulation of the current time.

The time showing on the model below is 2:13 :55

The big 39mm square metal case.
All perfect mint condition

$95

Tight!

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Headlines & Heroes is our first expose' for our new column called "You Better Ask Somebody"

PimpWiz will be breaking news about the hottest things you haven't heard about yet. Just remember that you heard it here first. With that being said, PimpWiz is breaking the next biggest thing in the luxury T-shirt world.

We had to let you know about it before everyone else is already rocking it.

Headlines & Heroes is more than just apparel. It is fashion created for those who aspire to be more, who aspire to stand for something and to be noticed. Each design and logo transcends generations by bringing symbols and quotes of legends, gangsters, luminaries, martyrs, anyone who ever left something timeless for the future to envy.

Not only are the t-shirt and hoodie designs hot and innovative, Headlines & Heroes is leading the new wave of wearing something of casual luxury, not just of value, but of meaning as well.

Headlines & Heroes apparel, founded in the Spring of 2006, is already on fire and the blaze is just beginning. Order yours now and be ahead of the game. Just remember where you heard it first, Pimpwiz’s “You Better Ask Somebody.”

For T-shirt orders, Go to the H&H Store!

A PimpWiz Exclusive

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"Titanium with a platinum finish. Available in several shapes, with gold, platinum or ruthenium finish.

A clean design, where graphic lines play around the Cartier screw motif, inspired by the Maison’s watchmaking and jewelry creations.
Three lens shapes and three finishes: pale gold, platinum and ruthenium, for rimless prescription glasses with open lenses. A light, fine look that is complemented by these titanium frames.." [Via Cartier.com]

The Pimpwiz.com Spin: When you slip them on, you suddenly understand why Cartier has the nerve to charges $700 and up for their sunglasses.These are luxurious "Cartier" rimless platinum sunglasses with grey lenses. Temples are platinum. Nose bridge is also platinum. This certain style is unique and hard to find. Each component of these glasses is exclusive. The end of the temples are specially designed to hold an insert engraved "CARTIER". The Cartier emblem, the two interlocking C`s is embossed on the nose pads. The Cartier logo is engraved on each lens. Each frame is engraved an individual serial number. These can be worn inside or out. The high quality lenses have been carefully selected to insure absolute visual comfort.
The Cartier sunglasses are known for its color spectrum, durability and elegance.

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Now #1 in Japan!

This limited production 72 Blue L.E.D. watch lights up brighter than any other watch available. The time is read by reading the hours on the left and the minutes on the right. When the button is pressed for the time it will spiral all the lights on and off then show the time. Press the button again and the day and date will be displayed. Now what really makes this watch stand out, is the light up feature, the watch lights up every light in a spiral and then off in a spiral every 2 minutes from 6 PM to 1 AM. Super flashy and you will be Pimpin' large.

Pimpin was never easy till now. Grab one and see for yourself." [Via toykoflash.com]

Labels: Gear, Watches