ATM in Beijing dispenses up to 156,000 USD in gold

After the Middle East, United States and Europe – China gets gold vending machines which are possible the first of their type in Asia. Located in the Wangfujing Street of Beijing; shoppers shall be able to use cash or card to withdraw gold bars as well as coins of different weights. Prices will vary depending on the price of gold on the market. A single withdrawal will not be allowed to go over a million yuan worth of gold ($156,000) which means that one could theoretically withdraw 2.5 kilos (5.5 pounds) in a single transaction. The machine was launched Saturday by the Beijing Agricultural Commercial Bank and a gold trading […]

$85 T-shirt already stained with coffee

In celebration of Starbucks Coffee’s 40th year anniversary, the company has released limited edition designer t-shirts available online. The company has commissioned three award-winning fashion designers: Alexander Wang, Billy Reid, and Sophie Theallet to come up with original coffee-inspired graphics. Wang cleverly came up with a spilled-coffee motif on his white tees, available in sizes for both men and women. Theallet’s shirt features a portion of the world map, which stands for Starbucks’ global campaigns for coffee farming and the environment. Reid’s t-shirts have a vintage feel, featuring the coffee company’s logo in various orientations. Each limited edition designer t-shirt can be purchased for $85. via PSFK