Thursday, October 14, 2010

Top 10 Rock Guitars

Les Paul was the sun god of the guitar, the top-of-the-range axe that not only meant business but miraculously transformed the hammest-fisted, butter-fingerest strummer into a heavyweight contender. Strap on one of these babies, plug it into a skyscraper Marshall stack, and you could be Page or Townshend or Clapton or Kossoff or Neil Young, Peter Green, Duane Allman...
That was the fantasy of a 14-year-old rock freak in the early ‘70s who not only didn't own a guitar but wouldn't know where to start if he did. And a good thing too. By never once arching my pork sausage fingers into an awkward chord shape or glissing down to the cutaway for a sustained blueswail I was able to sustain my waking dream of guitar superheroism through nothing more than minute study of inky pics in NME, MM and Sounds and a showy faux-familiarity with such terms as whammy-bar, humbucker and, indeed, cutaway.
And I sustain it still, unsullied by Guitar Hero or any such simulator--a Jeremy Clarkson of the electric guitar, but one who can't (and won't) even drive. And these are the coolest, grooviest, rockingest electric guitars I have never played...
12. Mosrite Mark II: After you've outgrown your Startrites, you teen up to your Mosrite--right? A sorta-Strat from the wrong side of the tracks, this is the axe to channel teenage rage, hormonal noise and a hoodlum sneer. The Ventures wiped out, The MC5's Wayne Kramer leered and Johnny Ramone hand-shandied down the Mosrite fretboard in an onanistic blur you gotta love because mom and pop certainly won't.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Top 10 Most Safe Destinatons


If you are planning an international family vacation, then one of the things to take into account is the security situation in various holiday destinations. Thanks to technology, we are now able to keep tabs on the going on in various cities either through the internet or cable news. The last thing you want in your mind while on holiday is worrying about the safety of your family. In addition, when planning to start a family the environment in which your children grows up in is of importance. Despite what the authorities may say about crime rates in a certain city, doing your own research will not hurt. Moreover, it only functions to give you a peace of mind that nothing out of the ordinary will occur while on a vacation with your family or bride.
Discussed herein are some of the safest destinations in the world.

1. The Dutch ABC Islands:
Whereas, there is no doubt about the beauty of Caribbean Islands, it has not been without issues. The area has experienced some of the worst political turbulence and crimes that are not worthy to write home about. However, despite the negativity brewed by some of the Islands, there are those that have managed to exist in peace due to political and economical stability thus attracting thousands of tourists annually. Unlike other Islands, the ABC Islands has relatively minimal crime rates. Moreover, so far the area has not experienced political unrest. The best part of it all is that the Islands are not on the path of hurricanes. The Dutch ABC Islands scores the most points for offering heavenly picturesque sceneries and security.

2. New Zealand:
New Zealand is best known for its prowess in rugby. The All Blacks team is known all over the world for bringing beauty in the game. Other than that, New Zealand is well known as one of the safest locations in the globe. Other than the earthquake that hit one of its cities, it is generally a calm location. The distance from the rest of the world and a relatively low population makes it one of the best countries to bring a family.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Top 10 Best Selling Mobile Phones


Over the years mobile phones have become more of a device that one cannot do without. Gone are the days when mobile phones were basically items for making calls and receiving calls and sending and receiving short text messages. Presently, mobile have phones have the capability to access the web, listen to music, watch video, capture images and send and receive multimedia files.
As such, mobile phones have turned into an integral part of an individual’s life. Whereas, they were initially regarded as objects of luxury they are now a necessity. No one can survive without one. Illustrated herein are some of the most shipped mobile phones in the world.

1. Nokia 1100:
The Nokia 1100 to date has shipped over 250 million units to different parts of the world. A majority of cell phone users prefer the cell phone given its simplicity. It is a GSM enabled phone and can be used anywhere that has a mobile phone coverage. The Model was launched by the company towards the last quarter of the year 2003. In addition, Nokia 1100 has been rated as the best selling consumer electronic product. In developing nations, the phone is a top seller.

2. Nokia 3210:
Apparently the second best selling phone in the world today is a brand still from Nokia. So far 160 million units have been shipped by the company since its release in 1999. It has been a success and has not disappointed its users. The design was meant to target the younger generation in the market.