Kept is a reality television series that centered on Jerry Hall ( model and ex-wife to Mick Jagger ) searching for a kept man . The show premiered on the American cable network VH1 in late May 2005. When Hall narrowed the list down to twelve, she spirited them off to London and eliminated them one by one.
24-513: The final three consisted of Anwar, Austen and Seth. In the August 4 finale, Hall was torn between Austen and Seth but ultimately chose Seth as he knew how to have fun and she thought he had matured throughout the process. Seth claims that he got his $ 100,000 in prize money but after filming stopped he never saw Jerry, the penthouse apartment , or the Lamborghini again. The show, when aired in
48-611: A domestic appliance , an electric appliance or a household appliance , is a machine which assists in household functions such as cooking , cleaning and food preservation . The domestic application attached to home appliance is tied to the definition of appliance as "an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function". Collins English Dictionary defines "home appliance" as: "devices or machines, usually electrical, that are in your home and which you use to do jobs such as cleaning or cooking". The broad usage allows for nearly any device intended for domestic use to be
72-562: A home appliance, including consumer electronics as well as stoves , refrigerators , toasters and air conditioners . The development of self-contained electric and gas-powered appliances, an American innovation, emerged in the early 20th century. This evolution is linked to the decline of full-time domestic servants and desire to reduce household chores, allowing for more leisure time. Early appliances included washing machines , water heaters , refrigerators, and sewing machines . The industry saw significant growth post-World War II, with
96-437: A separate smaller 'house' that was constructed on the roof of an apartment building. Architecturally it refers specifically to a structure on the roof of a building that is set back from its outer walls. These structures do not have to occupy the entire roof deck. Recently, luxury high rise apartment buildings have begun to designate multiple units on the entire top residential floor or multiple higher residential floors including
120-402: A single apartment may occupy an entire floor. Penthouses often have their own private access where access to any roof, terrace, and any adjacent setback is exclusively controlled. Penthouses can also differentiate themselves by luxurious amenities such as high-end appliances , finest materials fitting, luxurious flooring system, and more. Features not found in the majority of apartments in
144-772: A small initial boost to the home appliance industry. In the Post–World War II economic expansion , the domestic use of dishwashers , and clothes dryers were part of a shift for convenience. Increasing discretionary income was reflected by a rise in miscellaneous home appliances. In America during the 1980s, the industry shipped $ 1.5 billion worth of goods each year and employed over 14,000 workers, with revenues doubling between 1982 and 1990 to $ 3.3 billion. Throughout this period, companies merged and acquired one another to reduce research and production costs and eliminate competitors, resulting in antitrust legislation . The United States Department of Energy reviews compliance with
168-486: A uniquely American innovation that emerged in the early twentieth century. The development of these appliances is tied to the disappearance of full-time domestic servants and the desire to reduce the time-consuming activities in pursuit of more recreational time. In the early 1900s, electric and gas appliances included washing machines , water heaters , refrigerators, kettles and sewing machines . The invention of Earl Richardson's small electric clothes iron in 1903 gave
192-931: A washing machine and clothes dryer could share information about load characteristics (gentle/normal, light/full), and synchronize their finish times so the wet laundry does not have to wait before being put in the dryer. Additionally, some manufacturers of home appliances are quickly beginning to place hardware that enables Internet connectivity in home appliances to allow for remote control , automation, communication with other home appliances, and more functionality enabling connected cooking. Internet-connected home appliances were especially prevalent during recent Consumer Electronics Show events. Appliance recycling consists of dismantling waste home appliances and scrapping their parts for reuse. The main types of appliances that are recycled are T.V.s, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and computers. It involves disassembly, removal of hazardous components and destruction of
216-463: Is used in the kitchen, including: juicers , electric mixers , meat grinders , coffee grinders , deep fryers , herb grinders , food processors , electric kettles , waffle irons , coffee makers , blenders , rice cookers , toasters and exhaust hoods . In the 1960s the product design for appliances such as washing machines , refrigerators , and electric toasters shifted away from Streamline Moderne and embraced technological advances in
240-1145: The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987, which required manufacturers to reduce the energy consumption of the appliances by 25% every five years. In the 1990s, the appliance industry was very consolidated, with over 90% of the products being sold by just five companies. For example, in 1991, dishwasher manufacturing market share was split between General Electric with 40% market share, Whirlpool with 31%, Electrolux with 20%, Maytag with 7% and Thermador with just 2%. Major appliances, also known as white goods, comprise major household appliances and may include: air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, drying cabinets , freezers , refrigerators, kitchen stoves , water heaters, washing machines, trash compactors , microwave ovens , and induction cookers . White goods were typically painted or enameled white, and many of them still are. Small appliances are typically small household electrical machines, also very useful and easily carried and installed. Yet another category
264-415: The 1960s, embracing new materials and colors. Consumer electronics , often referred to as brown goods, include items like TVs and computers. There is a growing trend towards home automation and internet-connected appliances. Recycling of home appliances involves dismantling and recovering materials. While many appliances have existed for centuries, the self-contained electric or gas powered appliances are
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#1732772986717288-918: The Internet. Some such appliances were traditionally finished with genuine or imitation wood, hence the name. This has become rare but the name has stuck, even for goods that are unlikely ever to have had a wooden case (e.g. camcorders). In the 2010s, this distinction is absent in large big box consumer electronics stores , which sell both entertainment, communication, and home office devices and kitchen appliances such as refrigerators. The highest selling consumer electronics products are compact discs . Examples are: home electronics, radio receivers , TV sets , VCRs , CD and DVD players , digital cameras , camcorders , still cameras , clocks , alarm clocks , computers , video game consoles , HiFi and home cinema , telephones and answering machines . A survey conducted in 2020 of more than thirteen thousand people in
312-485: The UK revealed how long appliance owners had their appliances before needing to replace them due to a fault, deteriorating performance, or the age of the appliance. There is a trend of networking home appliances together, and combining their controls and key functions. For instance, energy distribution could be managed more evenly so that when a washing machine is on, an oven can go into a delayed start mode, or vice versa. Or,
336-543: The United Kingdom on the channel VH1 UK , caused a small controversy when adverts were banned from London Underground stations. The posters in question depicted Jerry Hall holding a leash, surrounded by several young semi-dressed men, and this violated London Underground's policy of adverts featuring people as sex objects. However, the posters were on display in other locations including mainline railway stations. This article relating to reality television in
360-572: The United States in the following years. The popularity of penthouses stemmed from the setbacks allowing for significantly larger private outdoor terrace spaces than traditional cantilevered balconies . Due to the desirability of having outdoor space, buildings began to be designed with setbacks that could accommodate the development of apartments and terraces on their uppermost levels. Modern penthouses may or may not have terraces. Upper floor space may be divided among several apartments, or
384-401: The United States is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Penthouse apartment A penthouse is an apartment or unit traditionally on the highest floor of an apartment building , condominium , hotel , or tower . Penthouses are typically differentiated from other apartments by luxury features. The term 'penthouse' originally referred, and sometimes still does refer, to
408-563: The building may include a private entrance or elevator , or higher/vaulted ceilings. In buildings consisting primarily of single level apartments, penthouse apartments may be distinguished by having two or more levels. They may also have such features as a terrace, fireplace , more floor area, oversized windows, multiple master suites, den/office space, hot-tubs, and more. They might be equipped with luxury kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, breakfast bar/island, and more. Penthouse residents often have fine views of
432-425: The city skyline . Access to a penthouse apartment is usually provided by a separate elevator. Residents can also access a number of building services, such as pickup and delivery of everything from dry cleaning to dinner; reservations to restaurants and events made by building staffers; and other concierge services . Penthouse apartments can also be situated on the corner of a building, providing 90° or more views of
456-569: The drum mechanisms for an elevator . The name penthouse is derived from apentis , an Old French word meaning "attached building" or "appendage". The modern spelling is influenced by a 16th-century folk etymology that combines the Middle French word for "slope" ( pente ) with the English noun house (the meaning at that time was "attached building with a sloping roof or awning"). European designers and architects long recognized
480-768: The fabrication of sheet metal . A choice in color, as well as fashionable accessory , could be offered to the mass market without increasing production cost . Home appliances were sold as space-saving ensembles. Consumer electronics or home electronics are electronic ( analog or digital ) equipment intended for everyday use, typically in private homes. Consumer electronics include devices used for entertainment , communications and recreation . In British English, they are often called brown goods by producers and sellers, to distinguish them from " white goods " which are meant for housekeeping tasks, such as washing machines and refrigerators, although nowadays, these could be considered brown goods, some of these being connected to
504-550: The introduction of dishwashers and clothes dryers . By the 1980s, the appliance industry was booming, leading to mergers and antitrust legislation. The US National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 mandated a 25% reduction in energy consumption every five years. By the 1990s, five companies dominated over 90% of the market. Major appliances , often called white goods, include items like refrigerators and washing machines, while small appliances encompass items such as toasters and coffee makers . Product design shifted in
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#1732772986717528-589: The potential in creating living spaces that could make use of rooftops and such setbacks . Penthouses first appeared in US cities in the 1920s with the exploitation of roof spaces for upscale property. The first recognized development was atop the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park in New York City in 1923. Its success caused a rapid development of similar luxury penthouse apartments in most major cities in
552-451: The surrounding skyline. Penthouse apartments are considered to be at the top of their markets, and are generally the most expensive, with expansive views, large living spaces, and top-of-the-line amenities. Accordingly, they are often associated with a luxury lifestyle. Publisher Bob Guccione named his magazine Penthouse , with the trademark phrase "Life on top". Home appliance A home appliance , also referred to as
576-503: The top floor as penthouse apartments, and outfit them to include ultra-luxury fixtures, finishes, and designs which are different from all other residential floors of the building. These penthouse apartments are not typically set back from the building's outer walls, but are instead flush with the rest of the building and simply differ in size, luxury, and consequently price. High-rise buildings can also have structures known as mechanical penthouses that enclose machinery or equipment such as
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