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[lahyf-stahyl] the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.

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Top Casinos For Celebrities Around The World

by xoJohn March 28, 2013

written by xoJohn 2 minutes read

The City of Las Vegas offers many casinos from which visitors can select. Many celebrities have been known to frequent some of Vegas’ finest casinos. One of these is the Wynn Casino. Since it’s opening about eight years ago, the casino has been the site of numerous charity gaming events which has helped to attract celebrities. For instance, the yearly Net Jets Poker Tournament has attracted such famous names as Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. Movies stars like Jessica Biel, Justin Timberland and Cuba Gooding, Jr. has also been sighted gambling at the Wynn.

The Wynn Casino offers a large casino floor of 110,00 square feet. The Wynn Casino offers many different casino games which appeal to an array of celebrities. Slot machines can also be found at the Wynn Casino with high limits, as much as $5000. A sports book area was also included in the design of the Wynn Casino. With 195 seats and 40 televisions, this area is a sports bettor’s dream come true. The Wynn casino offers an impressive 26 tables dedicated solely to poker. Here, patrons can choose from four main poker casino games. These would include Texas Hold ‘Em, No Limit Hold ‘Em, Omaha and Stud poker.

Before heading to the Wynn Casino, some may want to learn how to play some of these lesser known poker varieties. For instance, Omaha Poker is easily found online and can be learned within a short period of time. Some online casinos like Onlinecasinoaustralia.com.au as well as land based casinos, may refer to Omaha Poker as Omaha Hold ‘Em. Given the reference, one can expect this to be a form of community poker similar to Texas Hold ‘Em. This form of poker was first introduced in Vegas. Usually the game has two winners. One winner is the player with the highest ranking hand and the other is the player with the lowest ranking hand.

March 28, 2013 1 comment

Tech

Sneak Peek: 2013 New York International Auto Show

by xoJohn March 27, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

2013 marks the 113th anniversary of the New York International Auto Show, North America’s first and largest attended auto show. Featuring 1,000 vehicles plus the latest in tech, safety and innovation in nearly 900,000 sq ft. It is one of the hottest tickets in town. It seems to get better each year with the improvement of technology, horsepower, and sleek designs. What can you expect to see at this year’s auto show? Refinement and hand-craftsmanship, unique cars that are defined by power, style and drama.

March 27, 2013 1 comment

Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s on Broadway

by Sia-Alika Battle March 25, 2013

written by Sia-Alika Battle 1 minutes read

Truman Capote’s masterpiece novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been adapted for the first time for Broadway by Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain). The story is best known for the 1961 Oscar-winning film starring Audrey Hepburn in a legend-making performance that became the symbol for the quintessential New York Party Girl and inspired future strong independent female characters in books, movies, and television from Annie Hall to Sex & the City to Girls.

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March 25, 2013 0 comment

Tech

BlackBerry Z10 Launches in West Hollywood

by xoJohn March 22, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Last night, BlackBerry hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated Z10 Smartphone at Cecconi’s West Hollywood. Longtime BlackBerry fans Josh Duhamel, Rachel Bilson, Christina Ricci, and Chloë Moretz dazzled on the red carpet as they gushed about their excitement for BlackBerry’s newest device. Other supporters included funny-men Tim Allen and Craig Robinson along with Robert Buckley, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Canadian duo Tegan and Sara.

March 22, 2013 0 comment

Tech

Samsung Galaxy S4 Accessories From Amzer

by xoJohn March 18, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Now that information on the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been officially released, a lot of brands have started making fun accessories for the new smartphone. Texas based Smartphone and Tablet accessory maker Amzer has revealed the widest variety of accessories for the latest Android flagship from Samsung. Amzer announced that it will be carrying over 40 different cases for the Galaxy S4 which include the Shellster and Jelly series which together have till date sold over half a million pieces for the Samsung Galaxy S3 alone. Along with other cases from the TPU, Snap-On, Luxe Argyle, Hybrid and Duo Shield series.

March 18, 2013 0 comment

Featured Tech

Samsung Takes Us Into The Future With The Galaxy S4

by Desha Winborne March 15, 2013

written by Desha Winborne 3 minutes read

Samsung previewed its latest techno wonder. The Samsung Galaxy S4 received a warm reception at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Media, Samsung fans and assorted execs created a frenzy on the frigid city street. Huddled for warmth hundreds stood outside in the bitter cold just to be the first to see this magnificent creation. The falling mercury and long wait proved to be too much for some but most braved the elements for a peak at greatness. Once inside the throng of spectators were ushered to their seats and the show began without hesitation. It all started with a continuation of Samsung’s teaser commercial. The unveiling showed true showmanship as the crowd let out a collective gasp once it was finally revealed. The unpacking was only the beginning as the audience was treated to a series of vignettes designed to showcase several of the phones most unique features.

Samsung Galaxy S4

In addition to being slimmer and lighter the phone is also stronger, boasting amazing battery life and increased functionality. Long before the official debut it is being touted as the official iPhone Killer. Major upgrades include:

Samsung Galaxy S4 specifications

Network 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz, 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz, 4G (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to six different band sets(Dependent on market)
Display 5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, 441 ppi
Processor 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera Main (Rear): 13 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BIS, Sub (Front): 2 Mega pixel camera, Full HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BIS
Video Codec MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, HEVC
Recording & Playback Full HD (1080p)
Audio Codec MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
Dual Camera Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call, Drama Shot, Sound & Shot, 360 Photo, Cinema Photo, Eraser, Night, Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports
Additional Features Group Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games, Story Album, S Translator, Optical Reader, Samsung Smart Scroll, Samsung Smart Pause, Air Gesture, Air View, Samsung Hub, ChatON (Voice/Video Call, Share screen, 3-way calling), Samsung WatchON, S Travel (Trip Advisor), S Voice™ Drive, S Health, Samsung Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound, Auto adjust touch sensitivity (Glove friendly), Safety Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring, Samsung KNOX (B2B only), Google Mobile Services Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads, Voice Search
Connectivity WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80), GPS / GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE), IR LED (Remote Control), MHL 2.0, Sensor Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer, Temperature & Humidity, Gesture
Memory 16/ 32/ 64 GB User memory + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
RAM 2GB
Dimensions 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
Battery 2,600 mAh

The coolest feature by far is the devices touchless functionality. You can actual perform tasks with a wave of your hand. How cool is that? This new Galaxy will be available in over 50 countries and sold by over 155 carriers across the globe. Tonight was only the beginning stay tuned for our full tech review and release information.

March 15, 2013 5 comments

Libations

Belvedere Vodka St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

by xoJohn March 14, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known to all and celebrated by many. It’s a day when happy-go-lucky revelers come together to let loose. To complement your all green ensemble this year, Belvedere Vodka has created three specialty cocktails – courtesy of Belvedere’s Head of Spirit Creation & Mixology, Claire Smith – to bring out your inner Irishman. Made with the world’s first super premium vodka, these handcrafted cocktails are sure to delight even the most discerning vodka drinker at your March 17th party. After enjoying your favorite cocktails, make sure your Monday morning is a happy one with Mercy – the first-of-its-kind hangover prevention beverage that is consumed as the last drink of the night.

Green Tea-ni Thyme

Belvedere St Patricks Day Drinks 0

50ml/ 2 oz Belvedere Lemon Tea

20ml/ ¾ oz Lemon Juice

20ml/ ¾ oz Green Tea Syrup

3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

Gentle press thyme in base of shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake hard over ice. Fine strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

March 14, 2013 1 comment

Libations

“Pop-Up” Sake Bar Coming To NYC!

by xoJohn March 11, 2013

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Japan Week, a public-private partnership that promotes Japanese culture, food and beverages to encourage tourism to Japan, today announced that a Japanese “pop-up” bar will be staged in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall on March 19-21, 2013, as a highlighted activity of the three-day festival. The “pop-up” bar will sell 90 kinds of jizake, which is local sake (rice wine) that is painstakingly produced by small craft brewers and is prized across Japan. Sakes from 24 Japanese prefectures will be served.

March 11, 2013 2 comments

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