The Good Life Blog Watch

If the holiday stress is already getting to you, why not plan your escape -- to Easter Island's first ecoluxe lodge. Opening on Dec. 15, this new hotel is a five-star retreat surrounded by isolated beaches and caves and, of course, more moai than you can shake a stick at.

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Finally it's happened: I'm never going to age again.

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According to Blumsday.com, Bill Gates is soon to be pimping his ride, thanks to a Microsoft(MSFT)-Ford(F) partnership that will equip cars with a complete voice-activated entertainment system. Will they call it a Model TV?

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But that Ford still won't have this James Bond-style watch, which enables you to remotely unlock and start your new Aston Martin DBS. It's not included in the car's $300,000 price tag, however -- you'll need to rustle up another $36,000 before you can become The Spy Who Drove Me.

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Crafted from white and pink gold and studded with 430 diamonds, the world's most expensive iPod is valued at $41,000. It's a limited edition of one, however, and not up for auction until early 2008.

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Winter is definitely on the way, so it's time to unearth the top ski resorts. I'll see you in Gstaad.

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Fur coats for men: hot or not?

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Could these be the best chocolate chip cookies ever made? Make a batch and find out.

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Or try this twist on rugelach for Hanukkah.

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