In hopes of getting an internationally known name in the Burj Dubai tower, representatives have approached soccer star and Armani model David Beckham. Currently, the Burj Dubai tower is the world’s tallest building and there will be 144 Armani-designed units in the building, with one quite possibly going to Beckham.

One million people packed in to Times Square last night and boy did they leave a mess. The confetti and noisemakers plus all the other garbage people left equated to an estimated 40 tons.

After the ball dropped, the workers got busy and started cleaning up. Over a 150 people worked until 8 am before another shift arrived to tidy up. The 25 mph winds didn’t help.

I bet the Red Cross doesn’t get this many applicants when they ask for it. An unprecedented 60,000 people have sent applications to the Presidential Inaugural Committee to volunteer for activities surrounding the swearing-i of Barack Obama — even if it means just giving directions or friendly hellos to out-of-towners at airports and Metro stops.

Accidentally leave your Italian loafers at home on your trip to Tokyo? Damn, so what are you going to wear to Cha Cha Hana? Don’t worry, Tod’s will take care of you. Their new Tokyo location is a six-floor playground for those that appreciate fine Italian shoes.

We just filled you guys in on the Visa Black Card, but here’s another ultra-luxe credit card for the ultra rich. This time, it’s from one of Kazakhstan’s elite banks: Eurasian Bank. The Diamond Card actually has a .02-carat diamond and an elaborate gold design.

Let’s go incognito for a change and put down that camel-colored paperholder you call a briefcase, shall we? I personally prefer a neutral shade of black and the Ralph Lauren Black Satchel Briefcase definitely gets the job done. The silver “accoutrements” are the perfect details needed to make this briefcase a keeper.

Buy It: $2,495

Great Britain’s handmade luggage company Globe-Trotter is known for their un-paralleled craftsmanship and their collaboration with Barney’s New York is no different. The brand was founded in 1897 in Germany and their list of clientele explains their reputation. Sir Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II have all blessed the brand.

The luggage set is comprised of four different pieces, all varying in size and prices as follows: 33″ suitcase retails for ¥201,600 (Approx. $2,237 USD), 30″ - ¥109,000 (Approx. $1,209 USD), 21″ - ¥157,500 (Approx. $1,748 USD), and the 16″ is priced at ¥89,250 (Approx. $991 USD). They are all available at Barney’s New York.

Google Earth has certainly evolved in the past few years from a flat urban wasteland and a few 3D pop-ups, the boys over at Google have really kicked it up a notch. A recent update’s added 3D buildings for just about every structure in Manhattan, with photo textures applied. Check the update and enjoy the ability to do a fly-through and observe the cityscape in its full, overcrowded glory.

Thanks to Google Earth Blog