Any
devout sports enthusiast would not let go an opportunity of owning
sporting memorabilia held by their favorite sportsman. To make the most
of this phenomenon, London 2012 organizers have announced plans to
auction off not only torches used by celebrities, but also a range of
other items used in sporting competition during the Games. Among the
plethora of memorabilia is David Beckham’s torch
which was used to light the first time in the UK. The proceeds from the
bids will be used to subsidise the cost of the torches carried by
members and other expenses for the opening ceremony of London Olympics
2012 on 27th July.
The
current bid for David Beckham’s torch stands at £5250 ($8,200) and the
winner will receive it in a beautiful presentation box, complete with
metallic shards signed by the owner. You have only 12 days to own the
legendary piece of history, so hurry!
If your idea of the ultimate getaway is something that you’ve never seen before, the latest pad by Austrian-based firm Orsos Islands might qualify for the title. The 121ft by 65ft man-made pad can accommodate up to 12 people in six double rooms and 4 staff members. The uppermost region of the Island, the sun deck is spanned by a large open area with a sun roof, large Jacuzzi, sun beds and a separate seating area for entertainment and relaxation.
The pad that offers yacht-like luxury elements, comes for a staggering £3 million ($4.7million). It also features a covered barbecue
area, complete with bar and plenty of seating for residents, while the
lowest level located below water line features a spacious event and
entertainment venue. The main deck features a stunning, vibrant aquarium
and is outfitted with a kitchenette, bar and restaurant. The
Orsos Island has an autonomous and eco-friendly power supply based
energy system that utilizes wind energy, solar energy and heat recovery
from sea water as the source of energy. The Island can also be used to
establish a residential park by connecting several Islands through a
fixed or floating dock system, which in turn can be connected to the
mainland. 
Orsos Island
