Presenting what may very well be the Maybach of shaving tools. The Zafirro Iridium is a $100,000.00 USD Sapphire-bladed razor meant to last a lifetime. Not to mention the 20 years of service included with the razor's purchase and you could say this thing is the Woodrow Wilson of men's accessories (see the 28th president of the United States baller bill below for reference). But after a bit of math and comparison to say, a Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide 4-Pack from Target department stores, we want to point out that not everything that's "iridium" is gold! Check out our makeshift breakdown:

You could shave everyday of the year with a brand-new top-of-the-line Fusion blade for $1623.33 (365 / 4 Razor Pack = 91.25 Packs x 17.79 / Per Pack) X 60 years = $97,399.80 USD or 21,900 blades and money left over for a vacation.

Think we're sticking with the consumer razors, at least for this fiscal year. Sorry Woodrow!

Marketing company, Braniacs From Mars, is offering home owners monthly stipends of $2000 USD for painting over your house and turning it into a billboard. Though we can't really comprehend why anyone would want to do this, we're not ruling out the necessity for extra household income, especially during this volatile job market with foreclosures running rampant. Interested home owners can submit a home billboard application here. Not a bad way to handle that pesky mortgage!

Fast Company recently published an article about America's new thriving class of employees, Generation Flux--pioneers in the new way business is being conducted. The intriguing report not only explains why these mavens are who they are, it also breaks down the systematic changes occurring in the outdated workforce by describing ideas like: which competitive advantages have staying power, what skills matter most, and how can you weigh risk and opportunity when the fundamentals of your business may change overnight? Check out the entire piece here and arm yourself. Knowledge is more than power in this volatile frontier. It's essential!

Our institutions are out of date; the long career is dead; any quest for solid rules is pointless, since we will be constantly rethinking them; you can't rely on an established business model or a corporate ladder to point your way; silos between industries are breaking down; anything settled is vulnerable.

Foreign Policy magazine recently published an eye-opening article about the economic value of an education abroad. What they did was compare the median cost of one year of an American undergraduate education ($9,000 USD) with that of an average international one ($4,000 USD). While money wasn't the only factor explored (there's also the question of quality, of course), the article does point out some rather startling examples, like how even though South Africa's University of Cape Town has a higher QS ranking than The University of Notre Dame, attending the latter is a whopping $32,000 USD more. Incredible! Check out the full piece here.

We were recently informed about a scam involving FedEx that's been making rounds and alerting watchdogs. The scheme involves getting a hold of a person's checking information and swiping $500 to open up a new FedEx account. Then there's another jux (possible supplement) that involves receiving an anonymous check for a large sum that's addressed to and from unkown parties. The goal is to entice the receiver to cash it so that it bounces and their account info gets snagged. Watch out for both!

According to the National Inflation Association (and some very disturbing numbers), America's higher learning institutions are the biggest scam in U.S. history. A very bold claim to make, we know, but just check out their documentary, which breaks down everything from the current state of inflation to the hyper-inflated student loan bubble, and you might wind up agreeing. Frightening stuff.

Check out 8 Moms, a glorious, internet-based, busy-mom-supporting concept. How it works? Well, the site partners up with local businesses (spas, programs for kids, restaurants, retailers) to offer "deals" that moms can make reality by purchasing. Get enough mothers interested and the deal actually goes through. Sweet!

How about a beach front property fit for a kingdom, let alone a king? With a little help from Sotheby's International Realty and a cool $59 million, you can snag up Castillo Caribe, a 48,000 square-foot luxury estate on the Cayman Islands, complete with tennis court, wine cellar, theater, and cave-inspired spa! Quick, where's our wallet?

Thanks to the ever-expanding Chinese market and its wealthy client base, luxury companies like Burberry are exceeding expected sales projections. This, according to a report written by Graeme Wearden for The Guardian. Sales were up 30% in the Far East--double of what they were in other markets, suggesting an increase in the buying confidence of richer Chinese consumers.

Looks like the the future of business just became more "mobile." The brainchild of San Francisco-based founder, Jim McKelvey--Square is a service that allows anyone to accept credit card payments via their smartphones! The company boasts about how it offers its users "business in realtime, without hidden costs, contracts, or set up fees." Nice. That'll be $5.99 for online consultation. Swipe here please!