Court-ordered Alcohol Education Session Was Missed by Lindsay Lohan on Sunday

Lindsay Lohan did not attend one of her court-ordered alcohol education sessions on Sunday.

"Lindsay wanted to go to class today. She had every intention of going, but the staff at the program were unable to accommodate her," a source close to the actress tells media. "The head of the program had a prior commitment to attend a graduation, and that's who Lindsay sees.

"Lindsay truly wanted to do this today," the source says.

Lindsay and her powerhouse attorney Shawn Chapman Holley will be back in front of Judge Marsha Revel Monday morning in Beverly Hills. It's expected that a probation violation hearing will be scheduled, and that Judge Revel will formally tell Lilo that she is not to consume alcohol, is to wear a SCRAM monitoring bracelet, and undergo random drug testing, pending the hearing.

Lindsay's lawyer arranged for the posting of Lindsay's $100,000 bail last week, avoiding an arrest when Lindsay landed back at LAX from Cannes.

Shawn Chapman Holley pointed out last week that Lindsay is in substantial compliance with terms of her probation, having completed 10 of 13 classes, and Lindsay is on track to finish on time in July.

Lindsay's cause was also bolstered by the good progress report she received from the program. However, Judge Revel seemed unimpressed, as Lindsay didn't follow her order to attend the class once a week.

A Treat For Wine Lovers - - 18 Liters Wine Bottle Up for Auction at Sotheby’s Next Week

Do you love anything ale? And love to collect all things wine? Including wine of course! If wine is your thing and if you mind not a bit about through some precious cash to grab a collectible, here is a large bottle of it you can take home.

Large meaning, a bottle that holds 18 full liters of wine, a significantly more quantity than the normal 750 ml that people are used to buying.

It is expected to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s next week. And is part of the Finest and Rarest Wines and Vintage Port auction that will happen there.The bottle weighs 25 kilograms, is 75 cm high and has a circumference of 70 cm. Looking at it is one thing, and holding it another different challenge. The phenomenally rare wine bottle, as Sotheby’s officials put it, can pour into 144 glasses.

Wednesday is when the wine among other rare and fine wines, will go up for bidding. What is not clear, is once you acquire this exquisite piece of innovation, what could exactly be the degree of difficulty in tilting it in the perfect angle to pour into a glass? It would probably take a bar-tender with superb skills to take on that uphill task!

Accente Levo : A Chic Bar At Home - - Minimalist Design Blends with Your Interior Designed By Martin Ballenda

A chic bar at home is your perfect savior in times of snobs for friends who you must entertain and split hairs to impress. It’s no doubt that the most conservative of hosts get the best of bars done up just so they could provide for some free flowing ale at home. Accente Levo could help you get those envious looks for once through its sheer look.

The sideboard that can hide away drinks has been designed for optimum function with an effect near dramatic when you open it. The good part of this neutrally coloured board that would blend with your interiors, is that it is minimalist in design and has an identical curve radius. Designer Martin Ballenda has ensured that it does not occupy much space while still spelling style and class. With a simple touch enough to open the panels stocked up with drinks, you can safely say some engineering brain has worked smart at the design.

Martin has used a fine aluminum border that frames the loom panels to guarantee seamless contours. The other good feature about Levo, is that it can fit into not just a contemporary living space, but add a dash to home interiors with the classic or bohemian looks too. The side panel comes with a price tag of $4,670

Sprinkle Dress from Discarded Yogurt Containers and Garden-wire Designed By Italian Designer Linda Schailon

Italian designer Linda Schailon did well in realizing her childhood dream by creating the Sprinkle Dress from discarded yogurt containers and garden-wires. The dress needs watering to protract the greenery all around it.

Kendall LeCompte Wine Tree - - Offers a Unique Way to Showcase Those Precious Bottles

Money may not grow on trees, but may be the elixir of fun and mayhem will make up for that with the Kendall LeCompte Wine Tree. After all, with enough alcohol in your system, money may seem to grow from almost anywhere!

Perfect for the wine connoisseur and the occasional drinker, the Kendall LeCompte Wine Tree offers a unique way to showcase those precious bottles. With two versions, one that holds ten bottles and another that holds seventeen, it is both elegant and compact enough to store in your home. Dionysus would definitely be proud of this design.

The Very Rich and Very Drunk Photos - - Ridiculously Drunk

You know what I like to see? I like to see people who are extremely wealthy and who have titles before their names get really drunk and make fools of themselves. The Very Rich and Very Drunk Photos are tailored for me (and possibly you too).

Taken at Britain’s Day at Royal Ascot, these photos document those who are in the upper crusts of society getting down and dirty—literally. The Very Rich and Very Drunk Photos go to show that no matter where or who you think you are, when you are drunk, you are still just a drunk.

Helene Uffren’s Designed Wine Bottles - - Multi-Purpose Reusable Item

Once used, wine bottles are usually discarded. Of course, there are people who re-use them to make masterpieces. Helene Uffren’s line of work is just one fine example of this. When I say reuse, she has just not made an eye candy of recycled art out of these wine bottles. She has created them in such a way that the bottles have a new identity and new use. She glues the top halves of wine bottle to the free blown bases, which she has designed. This helps her in creating ‘hybrid multi-purpose’ bottles. Further, bottom halves are fixed with free blown mini bottles as stoppers on top, creating multi-functional food jars.

“Don’t Drink Yourself Fat” - - Campaign War Against Soda and Other Sweetened Drinks in NYC by Health Department

In New York, there is a campaign war against soda and other sweetened drinks. The city’s health department has launched ‘a public-awareness campaign, which includes posters in the subway system and a multilingual Health Bulletin’ that began on the end of August and will run for three months.

The new campaign asks New Yorkers if they’re “Pouring On the Pounds.” Highlighting the health impact of sweetened drinks, this is the Health Department’s tactic ‘to encourage consumers to choose beverages with less sugar.’

Says New York City Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, “Sugary drinks shouldn’t be a part of our everyday diet. Drinking beverages loaded with sugars increases the risk of obesity and associated problems, particularly diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, arthritis and cancer.”

This war on soda is explosive since soft drinks are part of everyday life in metropolitan areas such as New York. The situation must be really bad for the city to slam head on against the soda industry. The health and diet statistics may have been enough reason to launch such a campaign: ‘On average, Americans now consume 200 to 300 more calories each day than we did 30 years ago. Nearly half of these extra calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks. When Health Department researchers surveyed adult New Yorkers about their consumption of soda and other sweetened drinks, the findings showed that more than 2 million drink at least one sugar-sweetened soda or other sweetened beverage each day – at as much as 250 calories a pop. Daily consumption was highest among Bronx residents, followed by residents of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Sweetened-beverage consumption is higher among men than among women, and especially prevalent among 18- to 44-year-olds and among adult blacks and Hispanics.’

Desperate times need desperate measures, hence.

The citizens of New York are confronted with a visual of a soda, cola, sports and energy drink, or sweetened iced tea being poured into a glass. What gets poured are gooey, yucky blobs of fat, the kind that is suctioned off during a liposuction procedure, thereby evoking images of obesity. The cautionary reminder goes: “Don’t drink yourself fat” with these high-calorie beverages.

Celebrate Bombay Sapphire in Swarovski Studded Bottles Called The “Revelation”

It’s time to celebrate yet once again with Bombay Sapphire! This time round, it’s their beautiful Swarovski studded bottles called the “Revelation” that is drawing the attention from everyone around. This Revelation has been the favorite for many over the years. Now again, they have come up with these limited edition bottles, which will tempt you to raise a toast with your close drinking partners.

Out of these limited edition bottles, five of them will get extra treatment and care. These hand crafted crystal bottles will be intricately decked up with diamonds and sapphires. Interestingly, the bottle has been cut into the shape of a giant gemstone. The 10 principal facets on this gemstone represent the 10 botanical ingredients that are used for creating the complex and refined taste of Bombay Sapphire. Besides the glamour side of these bottles, there is also a noble cause attached to them.

They will be sold in aid of The Smile Train Charity, which provides life-enhancing cleft surgery to children in poor countries. This is such a unique way of raising fund for charity. They will be available at the rate of 300€ ($430) and can be bought from Parisian Lafayette Gourmet from October onwards.

Effen Vodka - - Created From Premium Dutch Wheat in Holland

Here is a bottle to add to your proudly displayed bar collection. Effen vodka is created in Holland from premium Dutch wheat and distilled five times at a temperature lower than other ultra-premium vodkas and pure spring water. Effen is created following a 120 year-old recipe that was refined by a panel of top bartenders. So this new vodka is industry approved and endorsed. The result is a crisp, clean tasting and smooth vodka perfect for contemporary cocktails or straight-up fun!

Effen is available in original unflavoured vodka (40% ABV), black cherry with vanilla (35% ABV) and raspberry with vanilla making it smooth enough to drink straight up or as a complement to almost any mixer

with the ideal level of natural sweetness. This sleek bottled vodka comes in 50mL, 375mL, 750mL and 1.5 L. The 750mL bottle costs around $35.

So the next time you have your pals over, try the new vodka with its fresh flavours- I for one will lay my hands on the black cherry vanilla!

Revel Custom Wine Cellar System - - Amazing Wine Cellars Designed By Wine-Lover, Jim Cash

Former Mt. Pleasant resident Jim Cash took his love of wines to another level by designing amazing wine cellars that served not just the purpose of preserving the wines until they were to be consumed but also to exhibit the bottles by those who enjoyed collecting fine wines.

Wine connoisseurs understand the importance of saving the finest wines until they are perfectly ready to be consumed and also share a love for storing the best of them till their time has come. Traditional cork systems of wine storage, however, leave much to be inspired and Cash designed the Revel Custom Wine Cellar system as a pulpit to showcase his revered wines.

The Revel Custom system features sliding drawers that allow individuals to stock multiple bottles together and also identify about 70 percent of the wines in the cellar without removing any of the bottles. Even those shelves placed above eye-level are created in such a way that you only require to remove a bottle when it is needed. Cash’s company, Revl Custom Wine Cellars builds customised wine cellars in this new manner for those who care as much about their wine cellars as they do for their wines.

Absolut Vodka "No Label" Edition - - Vodka Invades the Market with Another Unique Idea

For more than a couple of decades Absolut vodka has been a marketing machine, producing memorable images and working with the best in the fields of art and design.

Going in a completely different direction, Absolut Vodka is introducing a “no label” edition. Absolut went in this direction to challenge labels and prejudice caused by branding, which they are masters of. This Absolut Vodka no label edition will be available at Colette’s online store August 24th.

ElectraPour - - Quench Your Thirst in Style!

So your power went out and you really have nothing to do except sit around and contemplate what you are missing on Hulu. Do not worry, my powerless pal, ElectraPour is here to calm your worries and quench your thirst.

ElectraPour is only available in red and works best with clear liquids… I don’t think this gadget has what it takes to alter the tint of a Marker’s Mark on the rocks. The ElectraPour will commonly be found in bars looking for a quick gimmick to get thirsty patrons dazzled enough to dish out their dinero. Cheers!

'Alcoholics' Brain Can't Read Emotional Cues!

A new study which scanned the brain of alcoholics -- including those who were able to quit drinking -- was able to isolate the part of the alcoholic's brain that doesn't read emotional cues properly.

This begs the classic chicken-and-egg question of whether alcohol abuse dulls emotional sensitivity, or if those who struggle to pick up facial cues are more likely to turn to drink.

Although, we have noticed that for some men, the all-too-keen ability to pick up on the facial cues of women is actually what pushes them to go on benders.

GAMMA92 FROM EUROCAVE - - STYLISH AND REVOLUTIONIZED WINE STORAGE

Gamma92 from Eurocave is stylish and is specially designed to revolutionize the way you store your wine. Wine in itself adds a five star status to your style and 92 cabinet is just an added advantage to let you have that wine in style. Eco-friendly shelves are just one feature to begin with. The shelves are made from beech wood that is treated with water-based finish to prevent molds and insects. With V292, you can control the cellar from anywhere in the home. The remote control, which is sensitive and easy to use, lets you control the temperature till the range of 30m diameter.

Eurocave has made use of a unique technology, Neo Fresh. It produces cold temperature, above 0 degrees, at the same time offering many advantages, like, preserving natural hygrometry that helps in maintaining air humidity. It also offers reduced energy consumption and even temperature distribution in the cellar. The soft light emitted to make the label reading easy is without heat and ultraviolet rays that are harmful to the wine’s quality. With all these good features inside, it looks equally better from outside. As it is said, “clothes make a man”, it is well suited for Gamma92, as it integrates solid or a glass door. Its finish combined with style and elegance refines any interior.

MICHAEL SIEGER DESIGNED SHIMMERING CUPS WITH GOLDEN TOUCH -- YEAH! GOLDEN TOUCH,I MEAN IT

Designed by Michael Sieger, the champagne cups are here to give a golden touch to your dishware. Skillfully crafted from Furstenberg’s legendary porcelain, the glossy black cups dipped in 24k gold can be yours for $260.00 per piece. Get home these shimmering glasses and invite your friends for a party to show them off. Cheers!

CHECK THE QUALITY OF ALCOHOL WITH ROTGUTONIX CHEMICAL SENSOR

It’s finally Friday and if you’re headed out tonight to get your fix of alcohol, you want to make sure that you’re getting the alcohol you paid for. You don’t want some screwed up concoction that has something besides what you ordered. It’s Friday, if you want to get plastered, plastered is what you should get and you want to do it right. This Rotgutonix will check to see if there is rotgut or adulterated alcohol in your drink.

I’m not sure that it’ll help you get your money back, but you can cause one heck of a scene, which might be enough for them to be inclined to get you to quiet down. If you have to pay good money to get a drink, you should get what you pay for. The way it works is you dip it into your drink, it will then display the type of alcohol or brand on the small screen. If it’s not a good alcohol it will show a skull and crossbones to let you know that you aren’t getting quality alcohol. There is a product page for this device, but it appears that you’re going to have to actually contact them to find out how to get one of these.

DRINKING GAMES -- FUN IN THE GLASS

Like drinking games? How about the Loaded Dice? As with any good and self-respecting drinking game, this one is extremely easy to learn - all you need to do is fill the shot glass and slam it down, performing whatever you need to do according to the throw of the dice. The more intoxicated you get, the less inhibitions you have to perform according to the instructions given! This will definitely help you grow a pot belly in no time if you knock back a considerable number of glasses each time you play, but at least you have good fun while you’re at it!

SWINE FLU PREVENTIVE: WELSH WHISKEY

Russian soccer fans who are going to Wales for next months World Cup qualifier have been told about an interesting swine flu preventative: Welsh Whiskey.

The Swine Flu preventative was recommended by the Russian soccer team, as they say (well, hope) it is a form of disinfectant. Not exactly a true Swine Flu remedy, but a fun way to lighten up talk of Swine Flu. So if you’re a soccer fan headed to Wales for the World Cup qualifier, take a shot and cheer loud!

MADD -- MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING

Lee Waters’ hard-hitting drunk driving campaign for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) combines common excuses intoxicated people use to justify getting behind the wheel, a photo of a grisly car collision and crime scene details spelled across caution tape like a news ticker.

The overall effect of Lee Waters’ drunk driving campaign for MADD is incredibly sobering. These harsh reminders of the dangers of driving while intoxicated can’t be ignored.