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Bizarre World Records 2

2011-11-08T09:30:00.000-08:00

I always knew the Guinness Book contained things like Tallest, shortest, heaviest, fastest etc. But besides all these records there are some weird records too, I mean WTF are people trying to do. When they go wrong they come up with new records like this, But still I admire their talent
So here we have this list about the top 10 bizarre world records.

10. World’s Largest Cookie

It was baked in 2003 and was 100 ft, in diameter and 40,000 pounds in weight.

9. French Kissing

On November 9, 2006 1188 Parisians greeted each other with the traditional way of French kissing. And the crowd contained parents, children, newly married and recently acquainted people.

8. Head Spins

124 head spins! Seriously a guy does 124 head spins without hands in break dance style. This Japanese break dancer did a really amazing thing.

7. Slam dunks off of a trampoline

Seriously the sight of a kid doing the bucket from 6m 30 cm is totally breathtaking!

6. World’s Longest Eyebrow

Leonard Traenkenschuh has an eye brow of 3 and half inches. He is not a hairy person, neither have mustaches nor have thick sideburns but has fertile eye brows.

5. 1,016 piercings in One sitting

Robison of Ottawa Township High School set a record of having 1,015 piercing in just one sitting! But due to the pain all of them were removed and only one was left, which makes 1,016 piercing in just one sitting.

4. Most T-Shirts worn at one time.

This is totally insane! A person names David Alexander wore 121 t-shirts at one time! He weighed 210 pounds shirtless and after wearing all the shirts, his weight became 285 pounds.

3. Typing One Million

Les Stewart from Mudjimba typed all numbers in words from 1 to one million! He started writing in 1982 and ended on 25th November, 1998.

2. Longest Diary of the world.

A person named Robert Shields has kept a written record of everything that happened to him during day or night, but four hours less in each day. His diary contains 35 million words.

1. Eye Popping Record

In Brazil a person named Claudio Pinto can pop his both eyes 4 cm or you can say 95% out of their original size.

Bizarre World Records 1

2011-11-08T09:29:00.000-08:00

Tallest of the tall, strangest of the strange. When it comes to knowing the “most” in things, The Guinness World Records has done its job very well, in noting the best and the worst. One of the most notable things that they have taken is about the people that have unique characteristics, physical traits, or even undeniable feats. All of them are special in their own way; however, looking at the most bizarre would make you think how diverse the world is. With that said, take a look at the most bizarre world records that can make anyone gasp with wonder.

10. Heaviest Living Woman

You have watched the Biggest Loser or at least you have known that the show has gathered the heaviest people and helping them lose their fat, the natural way. However, there is one contestant that may not join this contest as the medical situation of this person may be too challenging. Pauline Potter is confirmed as the world’s heaviest living woman with the weight of 643 lbs. being 47 years old.

9. Fastest Time to Burst Balloons Using the Back

No, we are not talking about using your back to pop the balloon by laying it flat on the ground and lying down on it with your back popping it. For Julia Gunthel, also known as Zlata from Hochstadt, Germany, popping the balloon is done by standing still, keeping the balloon on the butt, and popping it by flexing your back to your butt, and doing it as fast as possible. She was able to pop 3 balloons in 12 seconds.

8. Female Longest Tongue

Have you ever been dared to use your tongue to reach the tip of your nose? When you find it so hard, there is someone who will not just tap the nose, but may even wet the eyes when she feels like it. Chanel Tapper from California has a tongue that measures 9.75cm with lengths that can be compared to an iPhone.

7. Widest Mouth

Imagine eating your burger with one bite, when you do not have the time. This can be easily done by Francisco Domingo Joaquim as he is recorded to have the widest mouth in the world. It was recorded in Rome, Italy on March 18, 2010.

6. Female Longest Fingernails

Growing fingernails for ladies is natural as it is attractive, especially with nail polish added. However, having it grown to over 8.65m in total length may be too extreme. This is the record that Lee Redmond of Salt Lake City, Utah when she started to take care of her nails starting 1979.

5. Male Longest Fingernails

Yep, if you think that growing nails is just a girl thing, a Guinness World Record has also noted of a man growing his fingernails at great lengths. Melvin Boothe of Pontiac has nails that are longer than Redmond’s is, with 9.85m at total length.

4. Hairiest Teenager

Having hair grown all over the body is a very big issue for the ladies as they like it when their skin is all smooth and silky. However, with Supatra Sasuphan of Phanakorn, Bangkok, Thailand, she may have too much problems with her hands. However, she has been strong to accept her uniqueness, making her the hairiest teen lady noted by Guinness.

3. Farthest Milk Squirting Distance

If you think this feat is easy to beat, try to drink some milk and have it squirted coming from your eyeballs. Easy? This is the kind of performance that gasped so many people, with Ilker Yilmaz of Turkey doing the amazing act. He was able to squirt it with a distance of 9 feet and 2 inches.

2. Most Needles Inserted on the Head

This has been achieved by Wei Shengchu of China. For people that have been too accustomed with acupuncture, you would reckon that this is ordinary. However, acupuncture is sticking needles to manipulate the pressure points in the body, and may hurt bad if everything is stuck too close to each other.

1. Smallest Waist

The usual vital statistics of the sexiest women are 36 on the bust size, 24 on the waist, and 36 on the hips. However, having a waistline of 21 inches when not wearing a corset, and goes as tight as 15 inches with a corset, is definitely bizarre. Cathie Jung of Old Mystic in the US has achieved this strange record.

Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors Top 10

2011-11-08T09:24:00.000-08:00

Among all the sweets that could break our heart and diet aside from cake is ice cream. It has been an all-time favorite not just of kids but also even by adults. A scoop or a cup of it would definitely suffice after supping from a delightful meal. Yet, it is true that it would add an inch or two to your waistline but have you ever thought that aside from the typical and favorite flavors that you will get to see in the store and others commercially, there other weirdest ice cream flavors in town? Read on and find out about it yourself.

10. Pit Viper

This is a creation and invention of Japan who is known for the weirdest and unique flavors of ice cream. It comes from the poisonous reptile and scariest on earth, none other than the snake. Its main ingredient is a milk-snake mash that tastes like bile.

9. Wasabi Ice Cream

Another unique combination from a wildest mind of Japanese ice creams, which actually comes from the spicy horseradish plus a mixture of raw fish.

8. Amonia Nastiness

From the word itself, it is indeed nasty because it has a substantial amount of Ammonia that could make anyone sleep because of the drowsy feeling it can cause because of the strong effect it has into someone’s sinus, once taken. It also has a salty licorice as one of its ingredients.

7. Garlic Ice Cream

Garlic is like a perfume whenever you smell it being cooked in oil together with onion. The place that holds the title as the garlic capital of the world, which is California, is the maker of this ice cream and it really proves the world that they deserve the title. This is actually the popular and main attraction with their annual celebration known as Gilroy Garlic Festival.

6. Bacon Ice Cream

Your favorite breakfast menu combined with sunny-side up egg is now turned to be your next best selection of ice cream flavors. In fact, it is also combined with candy flavor but majority did not like the combination but you could try how to eat breakfast in a sweetest way, which is unique.

5. Foie Gras

It is called Foie because it is a liver of a duck or goose which is actually forcefully being fed to reach the desired fatness where it can be used to produce the creamiest kick of ice cream. This is known and created in France and would cost you $150 to have a taste of it.

4. Crab Ice Cream

Another weird ice cream from Japan, which came from crabmeat, as the title suggests. Everyone is aware that Japan is rich in seafood and other delightful delicacies but this one may not be their citizen’s favorite. You could try it for the sake of curiosity.

3. Squid Ink

Another invention that can be found among the collections of newest and craziest flavors of ice creams in Japan where definitely comes from the ink of the squid. Aside from that, they are combination of shrimp, octopus, fish, eel, and whale.

2. Fish Ice Cream

Japan has bagged the second spot with their smelly fish ice cream because its main ingredient is saltwater fish with a mix of brandy to lessen the smell but it tastes fish still.

1. Horse Meat

The number one spot still belongs to Japan because the horsemeat, which is being avoided by people not just in Japan but across the world has become the main ingredient for this number one and weirdest flavor that Japan has ever invented. It might be radical in concept, yet it has chewy stallion chunks inside. Just imagine how your stomach would react with it. Be ready to make a real battle.

Best 10 Tips How to Cure Dengue Fever

2011-11-08T09:23:00.000-08:00

If you are not one of the victims of dengue, at least be prepared on how you would handle a patient in your family who is showing the symptoms of this dreaded mosquito disease. To those who have surpassed this stage and recovered because of their own judgment to bring their love ones to the hospital, such efforts and initiative is admired. Hence, to those who are not aware of how serious dengue is and do not know how to give the right treatment, it is best to read this whole article so you won’t panic, and focus if this strikes in your territory at the time that you are defenseless and not really secured.

10. Enough Bed Rest

This is the basic step that you have to make whether you are the one who has been suspected of dengue or other members of your family. You have to make sure that an individual is resting or sleeping in a very comfortable place without any interruption but have proper ventilation. Make sure that it is away from all noise and other disturbances. It should be a quiet place and avoid turning the television on and other music components at home.

9. Give Basic Medication for Fever and Pain

You should only give tablets or any syrup based on the patient’s conditions and age. Hence, as per health guidelines given in all hospitals, Paracetamol is recommended within 24 hours, which is not more than 4 times to be taken if the fever reached above 39°C. Hence, there are recommended table drafts of dosage according to specific age groups. Nonetheless, it is discouraged to give Aspirin or Brufen to children because it may cause bleeding or gastritis that will trigger other complications for dengue. Moreover, antibiotics are highly excluded for basic medication since it would not help the condition of patients but it would even cause sudden bleeding.

8. More Fluids

Dehydration is one of the obvious results or effects for any individual who has confirmed dengue fever. This is the reason why you have to give or serve more fluids or any liquids that he or she can take while resting. Even when the person does not want it, you have to monitor it to be assured that he or she will not be dehydrated. Otherwise, you have to rush the person to a nearby hospital to receive proper dehydration treatment, which is in dextrose form.

7. Tepid Sponging

Aside from Paracetamol that will decrease the level of fever temperature of patients, you have to continuously and alternately give warm tepid sponging to absorb the level of heat in the body. This would help to lower it down hot body temperature a bit and to avoid dehydration.

6. Monitor Blood Pressure

If you have a sphygmomanometer at home and you know how to use it, it is best to randomly check the person’s blood pressure so you would know if it is normal or has irregular results of blood pressure. This is a critical indication if you would need to continue the basic treatments that you are doing at home and could bring these records too, once you have found out that the situation of your loved one is not changing and worsening. It would help medical attendees to assess the condition of the member of your family.

5. Serve Foods Rich in Vitamin to Strengthen Immune System

You still need to serve best foods from fruits and vegetables to them. Of course, you have to check their appetite if they want it or not. Hence, you should maintain nutritious foods, especially vitamin rich food selections that would boost and strengthen the immune system of the person to get through with the pain and uncomfortable feeling which is being build up in the body.

4. Rush to the Hospital in Extreme Cases

If the basic treatments that you have been serving to your loved one are not enough, it is a basic prerogative to bring them to the hospital. This is wise for them to receive necessary examinations where doctors can give you direct advice or appropriate medications should in case the dengue case is beyond the normal days, especially if symptoms of dengue are at its worst state. Physicians and other medical specialist are the best people who are trained how to give the right remedy to your loved one.

3. Oxygen if Needed

This is another option but it rarely happens just in case the patient is very ill or still in shock state. This is a case-to-case basis and it is up to the bodily response of the person. Oxygen is needed to stabilize the blood and promote its healthy state. It is also encouraged to use this treatment if the patient is in shock where blood pressure and pulse cannot be traced or measured. It raises the hematocrit, where improvement with the condition of the individual is observed.

2. Blood Transfusion if Advised

Blood transfusion can be done to replace whole blood and dying red cells as the disease is incurring blood loss while everything happens. It replenishes everything aside from the platelets that have been declining in numbers due to the affecting virus. It can be used in two ways. One, if the warning signs are overwhelming where decreasing hematocrit is observed, and two, when the situation go worse wherein a consistent supply of fresh blood should be administered to lessen fatal risks involved.

1. Platelet Transfusion if Platelet Count Went down

One of the worst impacts and complications in experiencing dengue fever is the gradual decrease of platelets in the blood. How difficult can the situation be? When platelets are low, there are lesser blood components that assure the non-occurrence of blood clotting. Internal bleeding can happen, thus loss of blood is seen. If this situation is not treated, then thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may threaten the life of the person where blood clots will form all over the body. So before everything grows too late, have that platelet transfusion done so that recovery and smooth blood circulation can be promoted.

Most Popular Historical Places around the World

2011-11-08T09:20:00.001-08:00

There are important places in the world that people must discover and see. Instead of exhausting too much of your energy on things, which are just temporary in popularity but would not give you a long lasting impression and satisfaction, why not start discovering those places, which have rich historical value that would contribute to your intelligence and appreciation of history. These are the things that you can cherish, keep, and pass on to the next generation where you have seen and witnessed the greatest and most popular historical places that have never been known by anyone on your end. At least, you would want to share it even more to others. Here are the 10 popular historical places found in the different parts of the world.

10. Acropolis of Athens

This is the best-known acropolis in the world, which is also known as Citadel Athens. It is located in Greece, Athens along with other acropolises, which are prevalent in Athens. Nonetheless, this has been declared as a preeminent monument found among all European cultural heritage lists, which was noted on March 26, 2007. It is 150 meters above sea level with about 3 hectares on its surface area.

9. Great Sphinx of Giza

It is a mythical statue with a human head and a lion’s body that can be seen on the Giza Plateau, which is on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. In fact, based on the record, it is the largest monolith statue in the world because of its height of 73.5, which is equivalent to 241 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 66.34 feet high.

8. Eiffel Tower

This is the most visited place of couples, which is better known as lover’s favorite place where you could witness marriage proposals, reaffirmation of love towards each other, and even renewal of marriage vows. It is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world, and in Paris. You can see it placed at the Champ de Mars in Paris with its popular puddle iron lattice tower that stands 1,063 feet tall, which is equivalent to an 81-storey building, which was built in 1889.

7. Machu Picchu

This is found in Peru where it could only be reached through train or if you are willing to go through a 4-day trek, which would only be your two options. It can be seen on top of the mountain with a wonderful view, which is a significant cultural center that symbolizes the Inca civilization. It is also known as “Lost City of the Incas”. It was named and included among the 7 wonders in the world in 2007. The location itself was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It has been in existence since the 17th century. It was named after Machu Picchu that built the Inca Emperor Pachacuti.

6. Stonehenge

One of the important heritages in England near Salisbury is a 3000-year old megalithic stone structure that came from Wales. There are few hundred burial mounds along with the complex Bronze Age and Neolithic monuments. It is assumed based on the research that it has been done in the past, as a stone monument that was built around 2500 B.C.

5. Sistine Chapel

This is known as an Apostolic Palace, which also serves as an official residence of the Pope in Vatican. The famous architectural designs of this chapel have caught many people’s attention and interest from the devout Catholic and even with other denominations. It is believed that it was built between 1475 and 1483 which was recalled when Pope Sixtus IV delle Roverre lived.

4. Colosseum

One of the most impressive and amazing buildings , which was built under the Roman Empire, is also known as Flavian Ampitheater and was built around 1920 in Rome, Italy. This is the primmest work in the field of Roman Engineering and Architecture.

3. Taj Mahal

This building is made as a profession of love in Agra, India in 1600s. It is a white marble tomb, built and dedicated by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife. In 1983, it was recognized and acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also the priceless Jewel of Muslims in India with its finest architectural Mughal example.

2. Tikal

The most preserved and largest ruins of civilization of the Mayan City are found in Guatemala. This is one of the favorite spots of travelers where you could enjoy peace and serenity by looking from atop the temples.

1. Great Wall of China

This wall was built not as a tourist attraction in the future around 5 B.C., but it is a part of the fortification done by Northern China to protect the whole Northern border against invasion from enemies, specifically the nomadic groups. This wall has been rebuilt and is maintained for over several decades and centuries. The wall starts from Shanhaiguan to Lop Lake, while delineating the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.

Most Rare Diseases in Human Body

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When we think of a rare disease, we think of something unusual and at its extreme. Nonetheless, rare diseases are genetic in nature and could only affect a small percentage than the common diseases that can be found in some people. It suggests that there are problems with gene patterns or there are missing genes that causes abnormalities in some form that cannot be induced in any way since it happens so unusually. It is also called as orphan disease since there is a lesser availability of treatments. These are not really anticipated out of specified numbers of people who have it. Let us check this list then see what are the diseases that you have not yet heard before and how it begins to these people.

10. Werewolf Syndrome

It is called werewolf because there is an abnormal amount of hair growth on the human body parts such as the face, arms, and hands. Nonetheless, in medical terms, it is called as Hypertrichosis or Ambras Syndrome. It can be classified as localized hypertrichosis or the generalized type. Studies have shown that it can be congenital, which means that an individual has it on his or her genes even before birth or it can be acquired.

9. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

The other term for this is Cutis Hyperelastica, which is actually a defect, found in the synthesis of collagen with a group of inherited connective tissue disorders. When collagen is not developed, it affects the right form of the body that would cause human deformity. As another term stated, there is an extensive elasticity occurring on the skin and few of the individuals who are diagnosed of it has very thin skin.

8. Elephantiasis

This is opposite of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome wherein there is a thickening process that happens on the skin that most commonly happens in the legs of most males. This is also called as Lymphatic Filariasis, which is actually caused by parasitic worms called Wuchereria Bancrofti, B. Timori, and Brugia Malayi that affects the lymphatic system. This is done through transmission being carried by mosquitoes. It is an extreme case of large inflammation that can be found on the head, torso, and limbs.

7. Cutaneous horns

These are uncommon keratinous skin tumors, which are in the form of horns. It grows on human feet and hands. In most cases, it is benign. But at times, premalignant or malignant. This happens to adults, especially those who are frequently exposed in the sun and have fair skin where lesions might occur thereafter.

6. Moebius Syndrome

It is a neurological disorder where the 6th to 7th cranial nerves are affected. It includes the eye and face muscles that results to partial or total facial paralysis. If this occurs to babies, there is a strong inability for the child to be fed through sucking. Some other characteristics of this disease are crossed eyes, inability to move the head, lack of facial expressions, and inability to smile. This happens when the facial nerves are underdeveloped, which is identified to genetic causes that have not yet been proven.

5. Blaschko Lines

These are skin lines, which cannot be seen under normal situations. It can be seen if there are triggering skin diseases where patterns become apparent or visible at all. It appears on wavy shapes on the head, chest, sides, and stomach. According to studies, it is caused by the migration of the embryonic cells, which are not in line with the human muscular and lymphatic or nervous system. In fact, this is found on animals like dogs and cats.

4. Pica Syndrome

This is a kind of disorder that typically happens to children and pregnant women wherein there is a strong craving to eat non-food substances or materials such as paper or dirty items. This condition is actually associated to a bird called magpie that tends to eat anything. It is really common to women and children. It could be diagnosed as mental autism for the kids, which is believed to be caused by mineral deficiency such as iron.

3. Argyria

It is strongly characterized with a blue or gray discoloration on the skin, which is caused by an excessive exposure from silver or an ingestion of silver salts, which are found in certain medical prescriptions. People who are prone to have this disease are those who work in mining industries that works on silver extraction and even those who are doing photographic processing.

2. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive

This is a disorder on connective tissues and muscle tissues like ligaments and tendons, wherein there is a new bone being formed outside the skeletal system that limits the movement of the individual, induces the inability to talk, and limited diet that later would result to malnutrition. The ratio for this disease is 1 out of 2 million people in the world.

1. Ichthyosis

It is a skin disorder wherein there is an excessive amount of dry surfaced scales that happens at an early age. This is hereditary, meaning; it can be passed on to the next generation. It is classified because of the abnormal epidermal differentiation or metabolism, making a person look like a tree.

Most Spoken Languages around the World

2011-11-08T09:16:00.001-08:00

Communicating with people is best achieved through the gift of language, which is naturally given to us when we were born here on earth. We might belong in different countries with various differences in culture, tradition, and especially the tongue that we are using to express our thoughts, wants, opinions, and even inner feelings. This is important to convey what we want so we could be understood and not misinterpreted. Majority thought that the major language spoken is English since most of the people use it as a medium in business interaction, international contests, and others. Let us look at this list and check the 10 most spoken languages in the world. See if your native tongue is part of it.

10. German

This is the official and primary language in German, which is also being spoken in Austria, Belgium (some parts of it since they are also using French and Dutch), Lichtenstein, and Luxemburg. It also serves as minor language to the citizens of Denmark, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Poland. There are about 90 million native speakers who are using this language.

9. Japanese

There are 132 million native speakers, which also serves as the official language of Japan and Palau Republic. Aside from the native country where the language is mostly spoken, you could also hear Japanese-speaking people living in Europe, Korea, and United States.

8. Russian

This is included in the slave language family where you could find Croatia, Poland, Serbia, and Slovakia. It is part of the six official languages in the United States. This is also being used in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. It is being spoken by 144 million native speakers.

7. Portuguese

It belongs in the Indo-European Romance wherein it is estimated being spoken by 178 million native speakers. Based on history, this language has descended from Latin and became an official language spoken in Brazil and Portugal where you could these 178 million. Moreover, it is also the primary native tongue of Mozambique and Angola. In fact, in Angola, there is an approximate 12 million native speakers of this tongue.

6. Bengali

This is another member of the Indo-European Indic that actually plays 6th to 7th ranking each year. It is being spoken by 181 million native speakers specifically in Bangladesh, Assam, and Tripura. This language is part of the group of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

5. Arabic

This is part of the Afro-Asiatic Semitic which is part of the declared six official languages of the United States wherein there are 221 million native speakers recorded as of 2011. This is a common language that you can hear being spoken and used in North Africa and Middle East. Moreover, it is the official language too in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and other nearby countries. You could find native speakers residing in Europe aside from the United States and other 26 countries that also speaks in Arabic tongue.

4. Hindi-Urdu

This is another member of the Indo-European Indic where you could find in Bengali and Punjabi. This is approximately being spoken by 242 million native speakers, which are residing in Pakistan and by majority of Indians. In reality, Hindi-Urdu is a union of two official languages divided into Hindu where the other one is Urdu. Hindi is commonly spoken by the people of India while Urdu by Pakistan and Muslim people.

3. English

The initial assessment and guess by everyone is that English is the most spoken language of all time. The answer is actually no. If you would track down history, this is not the universal language in communicating with other nations. Canonically speaking, when the curse was sent to the people of Babylon in the Bible, only then that the language has been corrupted and the pure language of Adam has been limited to some tribe back then. As of the moment, there is an estimation of 328 million native speakers wherein majority of them are found living in the United States of America, British Islands, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Africa. There are also 53 other countries who are officially using it as part of their native tongue. Of course, this is the primary language in the US among other five official languages that they have declared.

2. Spanish

It belongs to the Indo-European Romance family where the Portuguese tongue is included. There are over 329 million native speakers who are residing in Latin America and Mexico, along with 20 other countries who are using this language.

1. Mandarin

This is part of the Sino-Tibetan Chinese and numbered in one of the six official languages being used in the United States. Just a clarification, Mandarin is one of the Chinese languages, which is being used in Taiwan and Mainland China. You could also find large numbers of people who are using in Mandarin in Canada, Australia, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, the Philippines, and Peru.

Best Songs on Veterans Day

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Veterans Day is an important day declared as an annual holiday in the United States, honoring the military veterans for the sacrifices that they had made for the freedom that they fought that ended the dreaded World War II. In fact, according to history, it ceased with a treaty and document that was signed on the 11th day of November 1918 at the 11th hour where the Germans signed the Armistice, which is also known as Armistice Day. The following year, November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day as an official holiday wherein he said in his statement during the declaration that it is a sign of gratitude to the servitude that these veterans had given for the cause of liberty. By June 04, 1926, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed this day to be celebrated with appropriate activities and ceremonies. However, it was officially called as Veterans Day when Alvin King from Emporia, Kansas had been active in inviting and encouraging everyone that convinced Representative Ed Rees from US Congress that brought this bill to be approved by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 26, 1954 then later amended this act recognizing it as Veterans Day on June 01, 1954. To remember their heroic acts, here are the top songs that would let everyone remember this day, especially the military veterans.

10. Star-Spangled Banner

The song is the official national anthem of the United States wherein the lyrics came from the Defence of Fort McHenry, which was actually a poem written by Francois Scott Key who was a lawyer that personally witnessed the bombardment that took place in Chesapeake Bay. It is a well-known patriotic song that is also being sung by different schools in memories of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.

9. Gene Simmons’ Military Tribute

This song is a tribute and a thank you song for those military that have served and sacrificed their lives, especially those who are now disabled. It also includes marines and other law enforcers who are protecting the freedom and rights of all.

8. The Battle Hymn of the Republic

This is written by Julia Ward Howe, which was actually an inspiration came from John Brow’s Body Song. In fact, it became popular in 1862 and it is used during the American Civil War. It was actually a patriotic song for the American citizens.

7. Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue

This is actually written after the 9/11 attacks that terrorized people in the United States and people in other parts of the world. This is not just an ordinary song, which in fact, is called as song for the Angry American people. It was written in 2001 and released in 2002.

6. A Soldiers Prayer

This was written during the Civil War by an anonymous confederate soldier from the US. It is a song asking for strength amidst the weakening effects of the war against individual soldier.

5. Ballad of Ira Hayes

The popularized version of the song has been famous, especially the Johnny Cash version that has become the 1965 self-titled debut album. The song revolves in the story of one of the 5 marines and a Navy Corpsman who became popular for raising the flag on Mount Suribachi during World War II.

4. My Country, ‘Tis of Thee

It could be associated with the Americans since it is an American patriotic song that was written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831, while he was still studying at the Andover Theological Seminary and has actually various renditions and translation thereafter. It has become one of the favorite tribute songs during Veterans Day.

3. The Ballad of the Green Berets

This was a big hit in 1966 in respect to the Vietnam War, which was written by a Green Beret Medic who was one of the US Army staff that had to go home after receiving serious wounds. He was convinced to record the song that he made it together with Robin Moore, a known author of The Green Berets.

2. Am I A Soldier of the Cross?

This song was written by Dr. Watts in 1709 after the sermon that he gave that came from 1 Corinthians 16:13 but the music score of it was made in 1762 by Thomas A. Arne. Although this song is a battle for religious belief, it has been a favorite song being played during Veterans Day.

1. Onward Christian Soldiers

Upon listening to this song, anyone would receive a different kind of energy and spirit to keep on fighting. No wonder why it bagged the number one spot among all other songs being sung every Veterans Day Celebration. It was written by Sabine Baring-Gould and its music came from Arthur Sullivan in 1971. This was a musical military theme that encourages courage and strength to fight on.

10 Different Ways To Get Noticed By Seniors

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Everyone at work wanted to be promoted and to have their working status raise up so that their salaries go up with them. Despite that it is not a simple objective to impress the higher ups, you can be surprised that it only takes work ethic and discipline for you to get noticed by your seniors.

10. Be Organized

Control is seen when you know how to handle your office life easy. It can be seen in as obvious as your workstation. When you are working in a clutter-free space, then people, including your seniors could believe that you can be organized in handling any given task that can be thrown to you.

9. Be Time Strict

When you say time strict, it does not only apply on aspects like punctuality towards work. Strictness in time is not only shown when reporting to work on time. Another way that you can show your discipline towards this important commodity is by making the most of the time you have in doing tasks that are handed to you. Learn to beat deadlines and show performance even before you hit the buzzer beater or avoid asking for allowances and grace periods. Be sure to have your breaks with no extension and become productive 100% of the time you are on your working station.

8. Take the Initiative

Bosses and superiors love it when they have someone in the company that knows what he is doing and even thinks of what can be done in case others run out of ideas to think of. Brainstorming and doing it often is very helpful to your career as you become someone who does not only work for the company, but becoming a person who has the ability of running it the way higher ups do. Seriously speaking, the ones who are promoted and noticed are the ones who take action and those who are not acted upon.

7. Explore, Excel, Exceed

A game changer is what makes everyone else become successful, no matter what race or level of competition it may be. When you feel like the company you are working with is already on the slump of the conventional and routine, spend some time on your own, observe what is going on, and then think of ways of how things would get better. Once you have decided that you can become more productive than others; keep it and maintain it, until you get called by your seniors and ask you suggestions.

6. Speak Out

A person that knows how to present himself can create an impact of getting attention the right way. However, when you speak out more frequently, plus you are hitting the right notes almost all the time, then expect that you may be the talk in someone else’s next meeting. You should master the art of communicating in person-to-person levels, in groups, and in high-profile settings. Show your best self by being confident in what you say and in being firm in what you believe. Bosses love it when they see someone with an unshakeable conviction of his views, thoughts, and feelings.

5. The Power of Example

There is power in doing good all the time. However, you should do this in a manner that you should realize alone. When you are trying to teach people on how to become a good employee, you do it for your own, and do it secretly by being consistent. You will be surprised that someone will blurt to you about your boss observing the things you are doing.

4. Follow the Golden Rule

It has been stated over and over again that you should follow the Golden Rule no matter what you do. This means that you should do unto others what you want to be done unto you. Learn to love others as you love yourself, particularly at work, by showing to your fellow employees, bosses, and even simple janitors, or guards, the goodwill of being kind. If you love being praised at the great work you’ve done, praise other people. If you like to see a smile first thing in the morning to boost you energy, then smile to others. Paying it forward will create a very healthy environment at work, which starts with you.

3. Be Enthusiastic and Positive

Enthusiasm is measured by how happy you are in doing the work or tasks that have been delegated for you to do. When you are more than glad with your job, it shows with the way you spend your time and the quality of the work you provide. It will be obvious with the way you use your energy while fixing files, typing documents, submitting reports, and accepting feedback from your seniors. When they feel that you can be a person that will not be trodden down with disappointments and any other negative vibe, then they may have a word with you about your feelings.

2. Be a Team Player

Since a business or a company is made up of teams, departments, and groups, and overall success is dependent of the functionality and drive of each, a person who wants to be noticed should know how to adapt himself or herself with everyone who he or she works with. If you hate someone in the team, your boss, or other snoopy fellow employees, setting aside those feelings and being professional can go a long way. When you have done a great job being a follower, it would never be so hard for you to become a leader.

1. Seek Mentors

You may not realize it, but most of the higher ups who have been too old in the business are looking for people who can follow or overshadow their footsteps. This way, the legacy of the individual, particularly those who have contributed much in shaping the good future of the company, will stay and linger, and may even flourish more. Learn to look at seniors that show wonderful performance and ask for counsel on how you can emulate and even exceed their performance. As you absorb the good things from more mentors, the likely they will rely on you as their colleague and not just an underling.

Top Thanks Giving Dishes

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Thanksgiving Day is the most celebrated holiday in the United States every 4th of November each year. In fact, this is part of the top 6 holidays that American citizens look forward to aside from Christmas Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and New Year Celebration. Originally, this celebration normally lasts for 3 days and yet it was superseded as years passes by. It is an event that happens after Black Friday. The first celebration took place in the fall of 1621. It was an event where people are feasting where you could see and eat fish, berries, boiled pumpkin, fowl, deer, and plums. Let us see the top dishes that can be seen on each table in the many residences in the United States of America.

10. Ham

This is the best replacement for those who do not like to eat turkey when the time to gather around the table comes to celebrate the day and indeed give thanks. Just a loaf of ham will do to keep the season balanced and enjoyable.

9. Cranberry Sauce

This is one of the staples in American, which has a strong sweet taste. It is actually made of cranberries, which actually serves as a sauce for turkey meat and other dishes, which is best served as a dipping sauce. It can also be applied on biscuits and breads.

8. Green Bean Casserole

Thanksgiving Day is not complete without this 1950’s dish, which is a mix of canned cream of mushrooms, fried onions, and green beans. This is one of the healthiest ways to celebrate the day without succumbing too much on the meat of turkey.

7. Potato Salad

This is one of the common dishes found in most holiday celebrations in the United States. It is a combination of potato and mayonnaise.

6. Macaroni and Cheese

It is commonly called as Mac ‘n’ cheese. This is made of authentic macaroni pasta, with creamy butter, creamy sauce, and cheese.

5. Sweet Potatoes

Thanksgiving is not complete without the sweet potatoes served on the table of American citizens. It is called as yams where it has a mix of marshmallows and candies.

4. The Classic Stuffing

Stuffing is an ordinary and classic way of achieving crumbly, heavy, and slightly dry being placed on the heavy bread. It could be spices, vegetables, and eggs. It could also serve as a side dish or can be stuffed in the turkey itself. It perfectly combines for a healthy and savory meal.

3. Mashed Potatoes

Another dish made of potatoes, which would make any thanksgiving dinner complete by following the simple recipe that has a main ingredient of potatoes, which are being mixed with vegetable oil, milk, butter, cream, and garlic. Of course, the tasty gravy would cover the mashed potatoes that can be used too to dip the turkey meat.

2. Pumpkin Pie

This is the favorite dessert to complete the thanksgiving feasting, which is made of baked pumpkin custard, which is actually formed out of corn syrup and pecan nuts that would be spread over to a pie shell. It is up to you if you would like this pumpkin or an alternative called pecan.

1. Turkey

It does not matter how you would want to cook it, but there are two popular and favorite dishes out of this turkey, which is the primary meal that you can see in each house of the American people in the United States. In fact, without turkey, Thanksgiving Day is not complete. It could be deep-fried, roasted, and the favorite Turducken, which is a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken. Have you ever tried it? Start including it on your lists of meals this coming Thanksgiving Day.

Top Expensive Places to Live in the US

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Whether you are planning to stay in America for a short vacation or you would want to explore one of the richest places that they have, it could add more interest to you if you would discover expensive locations whether you‘ll have to avoid them or keep them in mind. Yearly, Forbes is releasing its list of places and people who are really at its creamiest, expensive, and wealthiest. To those who are naturally born citizens of the United States, you might be amazed as to how much that one has to spend just to reach these following places, yet this would help you to assess how rich America is, despite of the economic problems that it encountered in the past.

10. Monterey

Last year’s 2010 result was different along with Santa Barbara; Monterey replaced San Diego and San Francisco in the top list. According to results, the average rate for its room is $131.93 that would give you enough bucks to spend on your favorite get away, burger, clothes, and other gadgets.

9. New Orleans

This is one of the favorite places that travelers would want to visit and stay; despite of the damages that Hurricane Katrina left in 2006, not just to the place but also in major hotels, it has recovered. It has the biggest comeback and with its nightly offer room rate of $132.27. It will surely recover the money that has been lost with the historical calamity.

8. Idaho Falls

This is not just one of the best expensive places because of its nightly room rates that average at $132.53, but it is rich in culture and a region for sceneries. Aside from that, it is recorded that this is the best place for small careers and starting up businesses.

7. Chicago

This is part of the most expensive places that you can find in the northern part of America along with Boston, Honolulu, and New York. It still tries to pick up from the successful rate that it had in 2000, but it definitely clutches the expensive rate of $133.93 for its room rate, although it has picked up in 2008 to 2009, but it is making progress though.

6. Miami

It is one of the perennial holders in the Washington list when it comes to beautiful landmarks and centers. In fact, it carries a status of an international hub that consistently maintains travelers and visitors, which are coming from the south. It has an average nightly room rate of $139.58.

5. Washington, D.C.

The price on their major hotels went up by 20% including Miami, Boston, and Honolulu. Its current average room rate is $140.33. This is the best place to relax at the end of the week, which becomes the reason why it is a weekend getaway place where you can stay for a while.

4. Santa Barbara

With $143.33, it is really a big price that made it to the fourth spot according to Forbes for this year’s expensive places in America. It actually dropped down Los Angeles City that has really made a big jumpstart. It is the place for leisure travelers, being one of the most affluent places too.

3. Boston

It is far from the busiest and most crowded cities known not just in America but also in any part of the world. It is one of the favorite places of tourists and travelers, who want to relax and forget the populated buildings of the city. With its $154.62 average room price, it exactly defines the unique and extraordinary deal that you can think of.

2. Honolulu

Despite of the major drop off that transpired since 2010 due to the effects of the recession, which was one of the biggest slumps that Honolulu experienced, it is the second most expensive places in Forbes’ list again. The $158.95 average nightly room rate is still higher, although it dropped off by 12% from its 1% increase that it had in 2010.

1. New York City

This could be the strongest city in the United States where you could see the largest gathering of major companies, corporations, and businesses. The consistent $200 rate of overnight stays dropped down to $194.14 after it experienced a 24% plunge in 2009. It is not bad at all for one of the most prosperous and biggest cities in the United States.

Top Popular and Old Historical Places in the World

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There are historical and popular places from the old world, which are being hidden and ignored by this new era and generation. It has been stated that before you could truly move on and appreciate what you have at the moment, you have to look back and see the beginning before you could really see the beauty of everything. Decades and centuries might have been a wide gap in our time to discover them, but some of them still exist. They are the precious treasures and memories of the people who have lived before our time with the kind of cultures, traditions, and customs that can be felt by touching, and witnessing the historical memoirs of the past. Here are the 10 oldest yet historical info and time.

10. Athens

It is believed that this is the wealthiest and largest state in the history of Greece in the classical history of the establishment of the ancient city. It is known to be the capital city with 3.7 million people that shows that it has grown a lot. There are various important places that can be seen in this city which are prominent in Greece such as Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, and Parthenon.

9. Jerusalem

This is the holy city, which has been mentioned many times in the canonical collection of sacred records compiled in the New Testament of the Bible. This is the center of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism that has been known since the 10th century. This is the largest city of Israel. It can be found between the Dead Sea and Mediterranean Sea. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 and it has been called the old city.

8. Beirut

Compared to other cities that can be found in other countries, this is the biggest city found in Lebanon, which is acclaimed to be the cosmopolitan city, the center of financial and commercial transactions and trade. Technically, it is known as Berut, which is the favorite place of the wealthiest people from Europe and Saudi Arabia. It is even called as Paris of the Middle East.

7. Jericho

Along with Jerusalem, Jericho is one of the cities mentioned in the Old Testament that was conquered by Joshua as noted in the book of Judges. It is known as the city of Palms that is near the Dead Sea and Jerusalem by approximately 55 kilometers.

6. Aleppo

This is a Muslim place where you could see various mosques intended for prayerful worship of the people. This is found in Syria, which is also the second largest city in the country. It is one of the most conservative cities not just in age but also in culture. The way of living and behavior of the people are well preserved, which makes it the friendliest place in the world.

5. Sidon

This is near the city of Beirut by about 25 miles or equivalent to 43 kilometers. It serves as habitation of people since 4000 B.C. You could visit the Castle of the Sea and temple of Eshmoun in Sidon city. It is one of the strongest phonetician cities, which is still in its original and historical form in its very essence.

4. Plovdiv

Despite of contemporary influences found in Europe, they were able to preserve Plovdiv, which is included in the oldest cities found in Bulgaria. It has been in existence for about 5000 years where you could find the tallest hills in the world. You could also see the oldest and one of the largest mosques in the world. It is located in between Balkan Range or Old Mountains and the plains of Rhodope Mountains.

3.Varanasi

This is the sacred place of Hindus in India, which is one of the oldest cities in the world. According to history, it was also known previously as Kashi and Benares or Banaras in the northern part of India. It is advised that you visit the place sometime October and March because other than this said period, you would feel the hottest season of all, which is not an ideal time to visit the place.

2. Byblos

Byblos is another historical place and city, which is located in Lebanon. It is also known as Jbell in its Arabic name and was included or recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the oldest places that you can visit in Byblos are the Northeastern Gate, The Crusader Castle, Tower Temple, and Kings Tomb.

1. Damascus

This is the capital city of Syria that has accommodated 4.5 million people, which happens to be the largest city in Syria too. It was established around 10,000 to 8,000 B.C., which is also the oldest city in the world. It has maintained and retained the important architectural designs such as its walls, doors, and alleys. Tourists and visitors from other countries have well applauded the well-preserved place in Syria that continuously attracts people to learn their old life and past.

Top 10 Most Anticipated Cars of 2012

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Just like smartphones, computers, and other gadgets out there, cars are also on the hype of being upgraded, souped up, and improved when looking into older models that will get better flavor and performance afterwards. In 2012, you can expect rides that look bolder, run faster, and price more economical. Check this list of new cars for next year and see if you can dream for a wheel of your own.

10. 2012 Ford C-Max

The Ford C-Max is a minivan expected to have everything packed inside. You may not feel it included in the list as most vehicles mentioned are sedans. However, what makes this car exciting is the engine that comes with the wheel. A 1.6L EcoBoost turbocharged four-engine will have you started and excited in having everything inside, including your kids, groceries, and even your pet dog.

9. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

The Beetle has always been a crowd favorite ever since it was created for drivers that are looking for both value and class. This year, the new Beetle will not just be a ride for low-speeders and girlies, even college boys who are looking for a compact and cool ride will enjoy this new offering. Depending on your preference in driving and maintenance, including your budget, three variants will be available in 2.5L 5-cylinder, 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, or 2.0L TSI Turbocharged.

8. 2012 Hyundai Veloster

If you are looking for spunk and looks this year, then the Hyundai Veloster could be one of your best considerations as this hatch has a face that has lines and curves that could just be too cool not to notice. We are not just talking about the rad appearance that will invite buyers, performance is also hyped up with a 1.6L Direct Injection Engine and a Hyundai exclusive dual clutch system for smoother and better gear shifting.

7. 2012 Buick Verano

When you talk about Buick, the first thing that comes to mind is big, spacious, luxurious, and macho. However, 2012 will be a new year for them as they are slowly getting into the compact profile while maintaining the high performance portfolio that has always been a Buick trademark. The 24.L Ecotec engine, which goes from zero to 100 in eight seconds, can be quite impressive. You have to wait for the turbocharged lineup and see if you can still choose.

6. 2012 Tesla Model S

Who says that you cannot have it all when you are driving an electric car? The Tesla Model S is a vehicle that blurs the line between a high-performance gasoline powered wheel while having the economy, quietness, and efficiency of an electric car. The Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf are nothing compared to this baby when it comes to speed and performance. You can go as far as 300 miles and charge it back up for only 45 minutes.

5. 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8

You have known Chrysler for its big set of wheels that makes things look gangster exclusive. The 300C SRT8 may still carry the same mood with its simple yet striking details, however, what would make you eat dirt with this ride is a powerful 6.4L Hemi V8 engine that packs up 465 horsepower of pure torque for street attitude with class.

4. 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe

There is no better mini in the world than the MINI Cooper. And if you think that its line will no longer be improved as most fans are already content with the most recent design, the Cooper just got better with its Coupe version. Aside from the design that’s too cute to miss, you will be surprised that this is loaded with a 1.6L Turbo engine that pushes to 211 HP.

3. 2012 Scion FR-S

This Scion two-seater will have you gearing for fun, especially when you are looking for something different when it comes to engine performance, driving mood, and feel. The FR-S stands for Front Engine, Rear Drive, and Sport. Does it sound anything familiar? I don’t think so. After all, you can rarely have a treat like this but from Scion.

2. 2012 BMW 3-Series

No matter how you take it, BMW has always created rides that are marked with a few of the best things that you can get for a sports car. The 3-series is smaller, yet it still carries a powerful mark that cannot be taken any less lightly. Style is still one of the most appealing things that you can get, plus a 2.0L 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine in some models. Can’t settle for a classic sedan, you can purchase other versions like GT, Coupe, Wagon, Boom, and Convertible.

1. 2012 Audi RS4 Avant

Zero to 60mph in just 5 seconds is an easy feat to pull through especially when having the RS4 Avant do the job with a V8 engine. There is no doubt about it even if it looks more of a wagon; performance is still noted superior because of its all-wheel drive Quattro signature.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Snake Species

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Snakes are very fearsome creatures, even those that are not that poisonous. However, since these slithery beings are associated with their killing power, which causes fear and panic to everyone, their existence brings terror to anyone who sees them. Check this list and see if you can survive the horror.

10. Jararacussu

Found hanging in the forests and trees of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay is the dark greenish Jararacussu. The color of its lower body has striking yellow, which makes it obvious on ordinary environments. With length growing to a maximum of over 3 meters, this snake has a lot of poisonous ammo with 800mg per bite, enough to kill 32 people in one shot.

9. Tiger Snake

Watch out when you are in the lands of Australia, particularly in Tasmania, Bass Strait islands, and New Guinea as there are Tiger Snakes that may be found in arid environments and in near human settlements on grassy areas and waterways. You cannot mistake its dark brown color with body that extends to a max length of 1.8 meters. It is known to be very aggressive when aggravated as it can produce poison from 35mg to 180mg per bite.

8. Multibanded Krait

You cannot misjudge this for a zebra, as a Multibanded Krait is a very poisonous snake that cannot be belittled. One comforting info about these snakes is that they are rarely found on land, but are usually tangled on fishnets, victimizing fishermen in the process. They feed on frogs, fish, and other snakes, which make them famous in islands like those found in the South China Sea, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Their Alpha-Bungarotoxin is one powerful neurotoxin that can knock down people.

7. Yellow Jawed Tommygoff

When you are living in farms and other cultivated lands, make sure that you do not have too many rodents at home as it may attract a Yellow Jawed Tommygoff to stay in one of your rooms. Also, be sure not to be too frantic when seeing one, even in the dark, as it has heat-seeking fangs that are accurate to the bite. When you are poisoned by its cytotoxic venom, expect that your skin, even tissues, will be burned in minutes.

6. Black Mamba

You cannot dance with this baby as Black Mamba is the fiercest of its species, even feared all over the continent of Africa. Despite being called Black, it can also be found in other shades of brown, olive, and even yellow green. Be sure to have an antivenin handy when you are venturing in dense forests, as its bite is 100% fatal when you do not treat its bite right away.

5. Russell’s Viper

Three rows of splotches, seeing it in a length of up to 1.5 meters is a sign that you are seeing the Russell’s viper, even close to death by the doors. It can be found in Sri-Lanka, Southern China, India, Malaysian Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, dwelling in rain forests and farmlands. It is very irritable, thus it is encouraged not to bug it even a bit. Its hemotoxic venom can damage tissues and red blood cells upon contact.

4. King Cobra

The King Cobra has a disposition that goes well by its name. It is the biggest venomous snake in the world, plus it has wits in suppressing its anger from messing with other poisonous snakes, showing its superior intelligence. It grows very long averaging at 3.5 meters to 5.5 meters max, and can inject a large amount of neurotoxin in the system.

3. Philippine Cobra

Despite of being small, the Philippine Cobra is one of the most poisonous snakes to exist in this planet, even overpowering the King when it comes to its destructive power. Just imagine that with a length of only 100 centimeters max, it packs killing ammo that cannot be mistaken for something small fry. It can be both friendly to snake charmers and deadly by its own remark.

2. Common Indian Krait

The nocturnal Common Indian Krait is a very threatening concern, as its poison is 15 times stronger than that of a normal cobra. Be sure to guard your things when you are on camp as they find sleeping in tents, boots, and in bags, very pleasant. Its powerful neurotoxin cannot only cause poison, but it can also complicate breathing.

1. Inland Taipan

Taipan is a snake that is best described as death because of its very powerful venom that can kill people in just a couple of hours. It can inject over 110mg of toxin that can kill over 100 people and 250,000 mice in a single bite. They are often misunderstood as aggressive as they are very docile despite of their fame.

10 Most Highly Paid TV Stars in 2011 – 2012

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Everyone loves to be entertained especially if you just came from a tiring and stressful day after work. The consolation that you can get is to relax yourself by watching your favorite TV shows, being led by your favorite actors. As you dawdle on your couch and start yourself being magnetized by their shows, you will have to see and read this list first, as to how much they have earned this year. You might be surprised that the effectiveness of their acting abilities are being weighed with the huge amounts that could give you decades of working just to achieve the salary that they are receiving. Who are they? Read on.

10. Kiefer Sutherland

He got the tenth spot after he was paid for an episode from the “Touch”. He was a Canadian actor that later became a director and producer. He was born and raised in England yet when his family made a decision to move in Canada, opportunities for him in TV knocked in and he gladly welcomed it. His first acting career begun in 1983 and he has received various nominations since 1985 up to 2009. The “Touch” is an American television series, which he led where he portrayed as a former journalist and a luggage handler. This is a 13-episode series that would premiere in the spring of 2012.

9. Tim Allen

Last Man Standing might be the second American TV sitcom for him but apparently, he is being paid for an episode for a whooping amount of $225,000. This sitcom started airing last October 11, 2011 wherein Tim Allen played as a director of marketing for an outdoor sporting goods shot in Colarado with his character named Mike Baxter.

8. Angus T. Jones

$225,000 per episode is what Angus T. Jones gets from an American Television Sitcom Two and a Half Men that has been airing since 2003 and is still running where he co-stars with the number one highest paid star for this year Ashton Kutcher and last year’s highest paid star Charlie Sheen for a $1.2 million fee per episode. He played as Jake Harper in a sitcom that was described as an underachieving son of Judith and Allan.

7. Jim Parsons

He is Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory, wherein he is being paid of $225,000 per episode as his contract this year. This is currently being aired and started its airing in 2007.

6. Kaley Caluco

Another star from Big Bang Theory who is also being paid an episode of $225,000 for portraying a fictional female character. Kaley Caluco was the neighbor of the main actor Jim Parson who plays Sheldon Cooper in this show wherein she became the love interest of Johnny Galecki in a role, played as Leonard Hofstadter.

5. Johnny Galecki

He is the love interest of Kaley Caluco who plays Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory who also equally receives a $225,000 salary per episode from the American sitcom. Although he has a various descendants from Italy and Poland, and later on, moved to Oak Park, Illinois, it has paved the way in fulfilling his favorite love, which is acting. His mother had seen his strong likeness on it when he was 11 years old, which she fondly called as a “quiet game” for Johnny.

4. Kate Walsh

Her whole name is Kathleen Erin Kate Walsh who has been noted for her acting performances in Grey’s Anatomy and of course, Private Practice, in which she is being paid $275,000 per episode. She plays as Dr. Addison Montgomery, which is another main character in this drama that actually started airing in 2007 and is still airing as of the moment.

3. Patrick Dempsey

He is Derek Shepherd from the Grey’s Anatomy medical drama television series which begun airing on March 27, 2005. Like Kate Walsh, he is receiving $275,000 per episode by performing effectively, the role of a fictional surgeon wherein he got four nominations from 2005 to 2009. He has appeared in 146 episodes that Grey’s Anatomy, which was shot since 2005.

2. Jon Cryer

He is not just an actor from the Two and a Half Men American sitcom from which he receives $600,000 per episode where he plays as Alan Harper who is the hapless father of Jake Harper at the same time, as its younger brother of Charlie Harper. Aside from acting, he is also a known film producer and screenwriter.

1. Ashton Kutcher

He is just 33 years old but grabs $700,000 pay per episode of Two and a Half Men American sitcom wherein he plays as Walden Schmidt. It’s now on its ninth season since it started airing in 2003 of September. Before arriving at this greatest moment of his showbiz career, he became a fashion model and he is best known for playing candid roles in some of the comedy movie that he had done.

There are other people in this list like Ted Danson, Tom Bergeron, Nick Cannon, Cat Deeley, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ryan Seacrest, Anderson Cooper, and Jimmy Fallon. Remember this is just for 2011 and its coverage is for TV shows.

Top 10 Best Hunting Forest Preserves

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If you are among those forest hunter enthusiasts who love to see and catch wild animals or just doing everything for fun, you could check on this list of the best hunting forest preserves, which are located in different areas of the world. It does not mean that you would go back in the old ways of hunting food to feed yourself. Modern changes are happening everywhere, specifically with major developments being done where you have to sacrifice even the most preserved forest and mountains for the purpose of building residences and business sectors. Nonetheless, we can still witness the best hunting forest preserves where we can still find the most exotic and wild animals in the world. You can find them by reading this list.

10. The Hunting Bay of Uruguay

This is not as popular as other places mentioned on this list, but when it comes to duck hunting, this is the best place where you could find them. You could also find other kinds of birds and other animals such as doves, freshwater fish, and pigeons.

9. The Bio-diversified Argentina

It is one of the most maintained hunting areas in the world where it is properly regulated among all other hunting industries that we can see in other countries and locations. You could see and experience some of the best and unique games being offered in this place. This is actually near Antarctica with various birds and animals that dwell in the area. This is a recommended place for all hunters who want to experience unique hunting activities.

8. Best for Hunters: Canada

Canada is known for its beautiful sceneries and landscapes. This is also rich in fishes and other animals. You could visit places such as Newfoundland for Caribou, Ontario for Deer, Hare, and others. Hunters from other parts of the world love to have their stop and spot in this area where they will get to enjoy not just the hunting activity but the well-preserved resources that surround the area.

7. Discover Real Hunting Experience in Cambodia

When the Cambodian government finally lifted off the ban that they declared in 1954, they had the hunting forest reserve opened in 2009 to promote not just their country, but also other important natural resources, which are still kept hidden from other visitors and tourists. In fact, it has become a channel in preservation and promotion of wildlife where they cannot just offer better exploration to other nations but to the people themselves.

6. The Exciting Hunting Areas in Belarius

It is one of the most recommended places for all hunters, especially to those who are approaching the old age where they can no longer go with the flow that other young hunters can do today. This is an ideal place because it is characterized for its flat place landscape, which consists 40% of forestland, with 11,000 pristine lakes. This is an ideal place for fishing and other animal hunting games such as Wild Boar, Elk, Roe, Deer, and of course, Wolf.

5. The Untouchables Montenegro

When it comes to retention power of the original landscapes, Montenegro, which is located in Southeastern Europe, is very noted. It is also considered to be the smallest country yet with well-preserved beauty of natural forests along with its richest jungles or forests. You could find various forest species in this place such as dove, duck, quail, turtle, snipe, and other wild animals such as wild bears, boar, chamois, rabbits, and wolves.

4. Favorite Spot in Namibia

If you would talk of European countries, Namibia is their favorite place that has also caught the North American Hunters. You could see Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, steenbuck, and rhino.

3. The Luxury in South Africa

People say that if you really want to see the best forest and jungle in the world, you will have to invest on it and spend much. Of course, South Africa will not be defeated on this, along with other two top hunting forest destinations, which are highly preserved. It is actually the most favorite place for all the hunters and those who are just trying to explore other places like this. You could see the best places in South Africa such as Krunger National Park and Kalahari Gemsbook National Park.

2. The Best Hunting Experience in Mozambique

If you are looking for an ideal forest that you typically see online through pictures, Mozambique definitely will catch your attention. It details the ideal swamplands, thick forests, and palm forests. It has actually revived the hunting history and industry in this country.

1. The Game Reserves in Tanzania

This is the favorite place for all African hunters because of its paradisiacal description and characteristics, which is best for tourist destination. This is the largest hunting ground in the world where you could see the rarest exotic species like lesser kunduk, gerenuk, and sitatunga.

10 Reasons Why GTA Series Have Huge Fan Following

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The Grand Theft Auto series developed by Rockstar Games has definitely gained a lot of gaming fans ever since they originated plots that include mafias and bad guys in the real world. However, what makes these gamers tick and how did the game get so much people to like it? Check out this list to know what’s in GTA that is not found in most video games.

10. Real Level-up System

It can be a bit irritating in a way, but that is how life should go. You should experience getting better each and every day, and not just being an ace in everything that you do. GTA has expressed this philosophy the best way they can where your player needs to develop many things in order to become as skilled and proficient in doing stuff. You can level up your physique, flying and driving skills, expertise in handling and using different armaments, your reputation as a bad guy, and even other unexpected things like sex appeal and stamina.

9. Maps

A large and compelling story comes with an even larger map where you can virtually do anything from stealing cars, ramping from one skyscraper to another, and driving tanks like no one cares. It includes large-scale cities with almost everything available: airports, fish ports, piers, suburbs, forests, clubs, mountains, beaches, and even floodways.

8. Hidden Stuff

Sidequests are ordinary in modern games these days. You know, those things that you can do aside from getting too absorbed in the story. In GTA, you get to swim for pearls in any body of water from fountains to beaches and get to unlock some nice goodies afterwards. Other things include points for stunts, hidden packages in houses, little stuff and items found in corners and alleyways, moneybags on randomly placed areas, and other things. Getting into them will make you access extra gaming features and other unlockables.

7. Graphics

One thing unique about GTA, no matter what series we are talking about, is the graphics included in the game. It is not too detailed and sharply made, but it still satisfies the need for giving life and dimension to every element included in the maps or other items. It goes more with functionality, without the disappointment of expecting results when you do something with a particular object.

6. Cheats

Well, you may be expecting unlimited ammo, high-raising stats, and great reputation to begin with. However, one fun thing about cheats with GTA is that you can use it not only for story-related scenarios, but even for fun or making your game even more challenging in case you get to be too bored with your life. You can make cars fly, go around the city in a jet pack, or get the whole police force chase you with choppers, tanks, police cars, and the whole armada.

5. Rides

For one, you are free to spot and take any ride you see, sports cars, beach buggies, motorcycles, BMX bikes, muscle cars, trailer trucks, and even police cars, ambulances, airplanes, or tanks. Another thing that makes the rides impressive is that you need to look at them in different places, in different times, making you search and scour for the ride of your choice at any given place in the whole map.

4. Missions

What could be an amazing game with no missions and feats to accomplish? With GTA, you get to engage yourself with varied missions that are done solo, or even in groups, as non-playable characters get to join you in heists, street wars, or car chases, and even those tipsy toe instances where you need to stash out some goodies from an old house.

3. Characters

What makes GTA even more amazing aside from the storyline is the myriad of characters included in the game. With every mission done or completed, you get to meet strange personalities, packing their own heap of attitude, spunk, simplicity, shady reputation, or geekiness. Costumes, air, and mood is different each time you go from one end of the plot to the other. Some are nerds, hillbillies, corrupt policemen, gym buffs, grade school teachers, even kids.

2. Funny Stuff

This is by far, one of the most natural things you can expect in playing GTA, especially San Andreas, as shared and told by various gamers. Some funny things included are unexpected blurts from characters during a storyline, some weird plots, mysterious mentions that get you going. But what can make you laugh the hardest is when you understand the messages in radio stations whenever you drive the car and turn the radio on. Hahaha!

1. Storyline and Plot

One of the most amazing things that GTA has, and will always be no matter what version you are playing, is its concept and storyline. Yes, it may include gangsters, mafia, and other nasty street elements, but you can never deny the fact that it is absorbing when comparing it to what’s happening in the real world. You can experience drug deals, stealing on banks, and even clobbering police officers without the need of feeling guilty.

10 Top Interracial Marriages

2011-11-05T04:50:00.000-07:00

Love has no bounds, no reasons, no seasons, age, and even height. When one feels that his or her heart is pumping and giggling over someone, every rule and advice is being set aside. In fact, love is a universal feeling and it chooses no one. When one feels it, it cannot be avoided, no matter what the circumstance is, it will still lead you to love the person. Whether you are thin and you choose to marry a person larger than you are, a small person fits the tallest girl and even an American girl can build a family with a Chinese guy. They are not one of the fiction stories that you can hear from anyone because they did in reality happen. Check this list and prove it yourself.

10. The Louie Belson and Pearl Bailey Love Story (1952)

Louie Belson was an Italian jazz drummer, arranger, bandleader, composer, and a jazz educator while Pearl Bailey was an American singer and actress. Their paths met when a trombone player introduced them to each other, then a 4-day courtship transpired and they have decided to be married in London. It was a third marriage for Bailey and first for Belson.

9. Barney and Betty Hill Notable Relationship (1960)

Their love story had been controversial because of the so-called “alien abduction” that transpired to them that took place in 1961. Some believed that they did experience this kind of hallucination because they both came from different nations with unique cultures and traditions. Their story was filmed in a television movie in 1975.

8. The Composer and Pianist Blended Together (1899)

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born and raised in Holborn, London although his father is an African while Jessie Walmisley was his high school classmate. His wife was a pianist while he became a celebrated composer in Britain. Jessie’s family was in great opposition with their interracial marriage even on the day they tied the knot. They still expressed their disapproval but later on accepted it after the marriage pushed through.

7. The Unforbidden Love of May Britt and Sammy Davis Jr. (1960)

Their love was forbidden in a sense that a law has existed that time that interracial marriages were not allowed. May Britt was a born Sweden actor while Sammy Davis Jr. was an American entertainer. Even at the peak of their engagement, white people were booing him after they made an announcement publicly of their coming wedding. Nonetheless, their love ended on a divorce after Sammy had an affair with Lola Falana.

6. An Actress Met a Journalist (1928)

George Schuyler was a known black journalist from Africa who fell in love to a model, dancer and a Texan heiress Josephine Lewis Cogdell. They met through correspondence that started when Josephine Cogdell became interested to radical politics and ideas that Schuyler published.

5. Three Wives of Jack Johnson (1925)

Jack Johnson was a popular American boxer who had received boxing titles including the first African American world heavyweight-boxing champion. He married thrice with three whites Etta Terry Duryea, Lucille Cameron, and Irene Pineau. Among the three, he loved Irene truly where he devoted his life to her.

4. The Reformer’s New Love (1884)

An American statesman, social reformer, and writer named Frederick Douglass married Anna Murray in 1838 who was an American African woman and later on married Helen Pitts who was a known American suffragist. The parents of Helen Pitts were opposing the marriage because Mr. Douglas’ parents were of mixed ancestry. His mother came from a black race while his father was in a white race.

3. An Engineer Met His Future Wife (1908)

Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was born and raised in Haiti and met his wife Juliette Lafargue while studying engineering in Beauvais, France. After receiving his degree in Engineering, they have both decided to be married. Due to strong opposition in interracial marriage that time, he and his wife received mockery from the people in France, even when they got aboard to Titanic where Joseph Laroche died.

2. Dancing With the Rhythm of Jazz (1948)

Sir Seretse Khama came from the most powerful royal family in Botswana but married an English Clerk from London by the name of Ruth Williams. Everything began when Mr. Khama was studying for his bar examination where he met his wife. They shared the same passion in jazz but people opposed to it especially that Botswana that time was considered to be the poorest country in the world.

1. The Controversial Marriage of Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving 1958

Their marriage had been controversial because of the fact that they were minors and under the United States laws, they were prohibiting interracial marriages. They were sentenced to serve 1-year imprisonment because Mildred had an African-American descent while Richard had a European blood. Nonetheless, their love and marriage was allowed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967.

10 Top Weirdest Wedding Venues

2011-11-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

Marriage is an important sacred event for two people who have decided to take their relationship to a serious and higher level. Hence, there are couples who chose to solemnize it with their loved ones and friends through the strangest and most peculiar venues and events that you could ever think of. This is what they think of unique, apart from the typical settings that most of the couples have been doing. Here are the weirdest wedding venues listed and noted across the globe.

10. On Top of the Plane

A couple in Wales has decided to exchange their “I do” while standing on top of the plane. They have decided to do it after they won the competition to wing walk.

9. Firing Range

Instead of solemnizing it in the traditional way, the couple wearing a formal gown and tuxedo were armed with rifles while releasing bullets that signified that “yes”, they were submitting themselves to be for each other until death do they part.

8. Horse Racing Venue

The Sandown Park is the strangest and weirdest option for couples who would like to tie a knot on the racing venue itself. This is actually open for a wedding package and location. In fact, they are offering two room packages such as the Director Box and Andros Suite.

7. Zero Gravity

A couple held a Zero Gravity wedding in 2009 and they were known as space enthusiasts having the ceremony done in a Boeing 727-200 aircraft wherein most of their attendees were wearing jumpsuits while the bride was wearing planet-shaped earrings with the groom comfortably wearing cuff links that are shaped like a spacecraft.

6. Jungle Surrounded by Animals

If you want to feel like Tarzan who resides in a jungle, based from a fictional story, well, you could find zoos around your area and you get married there. The best example of which is the London Zoo, and your witnesses will be the animals that inhabit this jungle.

5. Live Crucifixion Simulation of Marriage Vows

It is another idea that you can get instead of expressing your sincerity in graven or wood-carved image of Jesus Christ. Why not do it by a fake simulation that you are signifying your marriage vows before the crucified person who acts as the Savior.

4. Phone Booth

A couple from Norway has done this and they did say yes to each other through a text message in front of the phone booth. This is the casual and contemporary venue that you can reciprocate your sincerity towards each other.

3. Creepy Funeral

It might be unique but it is the scariest thing that a couple from the United States has done. Yes, they were unique in all aspect that their guests could have had stupor of thoughts of witnessing them saying their “yes” while inside the coffin. Indeed, it is a “till death do us part vow” because they have started it with “the funeral concept”. Creepy indeed.

2. Underwater

The first underwater wedding ceremony took place in 1904 and there have been huge followers of this drama. There are various ways that most of the couples across the globe have done just to make their wedding location unique where some have worn scuba diving suites or even wearing formal wedding attires but saying their “yes” to each other under the water.

1. Haunted house

You might have thought the funeral theme is the scariest. How much more if you would hold your wedding at night and in the abandoned haunted house. Some of the couples who have done this theme were Douglas Edward Kuhns and Angela Marie Pitt in 1973 in Elysburg, and Tina Milhoane and Robert Seifer III in Ohio.

10 Tips: How to Take Better Photos

2011-11-05T03:44:00.000-07:00

I would start this topic with telling you some of the technical details of photography. In photography, the pictures are created by recording radiation on a radiation-sensitive medium such as a photographic film or electronic image sensors. Believe me guys, you would not like to read any more technical details about photography because it is just too complicated to understand and is boring. It is based on pure scientific concepts. On March 14, 1839, Sir John Herschel introduced the word “photography” to the world in a lecture before the Royal Society of London. There is always a right way to do something and one should learn that particular way to achieve better results. As Peter F.Drucker said “Efficiency is doing things right, effectiveness is doing the right thing.” Lets see the 10 Tips How to Take Better Photos

10. The first tip is regarding the pets and little children. When you happen to take a picture of any object which is small in height, then bend down to their level first so that you are holding the camera at their eye level. In this way a better picture can be taken of small objects.

9. When ever you are ready to take the picture of your subject, make it sure that you have taken into consideration the background also. A complex or abstract background will make the image of your subject blur and unable to be detected by the eye. It is advisable to use a plain background while taking photo because in this manner there will be more emphasize on the subject and the image will be visible.

8. Here I would avail the opportunity to clear a misunderstanding of most of you. We often think that flash of the camera is not required while we are taking snaps outside in the sun. This is actually a wrong perception because even under the sun there appear dark shadows under our eyes and nose or if the sun is directly behind us. To avoid this situation, we must use the flash of the camera to brighten up these shadows and dark areas and distinguish our subject well enough from the background.

7. The beauty of the picture lies in the fact that how much closer you are to the subject. The closer the subject to the camera, the better the picture is. The question arises HOW ?. The answer to this is very simple because by closing in on the subject you actually eliminate the unnecessary or less attractive background from the picture and the whole focus is on the subject. Moreover, the image of the subject is more detailed and precise. For a closer picture, you can make use of the “flower” mode in the camera or you can just simple zoom in and it will serve the purpose for you.

6. You can apply same rule to every situation as it is advisable to eat good in the morning while on the contrary, it is suggested to eat less at night to avoid stomach-ache or acidity problems. Similarly, not all the subjects look mesmerizing in a horizontal picture. For some pictures, you may find it more pleasing and attractive to take a vertical picture. It depends on the structure and form of the subject primarily,. For example, Eiffel Tower or Minar-e-Pakistan will look better in a vertical picture and not in the horizontal picture. Oops ! just imagine a horizontal picture of The Eiffel Tower. It will look more like a bridge then a tower.

5. Dont loose the focus of the subject while taking the picture. For this, hold the shutter button half-way down and the camera will automatically adjust the image for a better focus. After you think that the image is sufficiently focused and you are all set to take the picture, then press the shutter button all the way down. If you have a beauty-conscious girl friend, then it is always good to take a non-focused picture. Can you guess why?. Let me tell you guys, because it is better to rely on the statement that baby you were looking gorgeous but the picture is not focused, then to take a bundle of pictures of her to make her satisfied on a bright sunny day and sweat all the day long. KEEP IT A SECRET !

4. You must always know about the range of the flash of your camera because if the subject is out of the range of the flash, than a dark picture will be formed. Usually the range is of ten feet or four steps away from the camera but it depends on camera to camera. For that purpose, please check your manual guide.

3. The effect of the sunlight should not be ignored while taking a picture. You must study the effects of the light in order to take a good picture of the subject. In the case of people, be careful that the subject is not standing in a way so as dark shadows are falling on the face. It will not make the picture look good.

2. In order to take a good picture, you should act more than just a picture-taker. You must try and act as picture director and give instructions to your subject to re-arrange themselves so that they look better in the camera view-finder. You must consider different viewpoints to take a picture because it will improve the overall perception of your image dramatically.

1. The most basic but the most important tip in taking a good picture is that you should practice on holding your camera still while taking picture. If, by any chance, you happen to shake your camera during the time you are pressing the shutter button, than a blur or vague picture will be taken. It will be hardly recognized by anybody.

Top 10 Best Guitarists Of All Time

2011-11-05T03:21:00.000-07:00

Guitarists have a really huge importance and the control an extremely versatile instrument and they use different techniques which totally enhances the vocal quality. They play different type pf guitars like, the classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars and bass guitars. Well I have here the list of the top ten best legendary guitarists of all time. Some of them are alive and some have died, they may not be in the world but their music is all over the world.

10. Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson was born on 7th June, 1958 and is an amazing songwriter, singer, Guitarist and actor. The man has produced ten platinum albums and around 30 top 40 singles. His best example of Guitar performance is the “Let’s Go Crazy” which was totally crazy.

9. Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Johann Malmsteen is a Swedish guitarist who plays best the neo-classical type plus the heavy metal music. He is the pioneer of shred guitarist and a born rock guitarist. His influences are Bach and Paganini, he has created such a bulk of music and it is so fast that it is unalienable.

8. Les Paul

Lester William Polsfuss was an American jazz and country guitarist who was born on 9th June, 1915 and died in August 12, 2009. He was the pioneer of solid-body electric guitar, he experimented different combinations and created many other different types of music.

7. Chuck Berry

Charles Edward Anderson was born on 18th October, 1926. He was a born guitarist and comes in the pioneers of rock and roll music. He was the one who refined the rhythm and blues and made it different from rock and roll.

6. Jimmy Page

James Patrick “Jimmy” Page was born on 9th January 1944 and he was an amazing guitarist plus he could play other instruments too. He is the founder of Led Zeppelin and no doubt he is the most influential guitarist of the world.

5. Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton was born on 30th March, 1945 and is an amazing guitarist, singer plus a song writer. The person is an influential guitarist and he has played it solo and was a member of Yard birds and Cream. He was ranked as the fourth best guitarist of all time.

4. Keith Richards

Keith Richards is also an amazing and influential musician and a song writer. He was born on 18th December, 1943 and also a member of Rolling Stones. He was ranked as the 10th greatest guitarist of all time in 2003 and he also is among the 500 greatest songs of all time.

3. B.B. King

B.B. King’s original name is Riley B. King and is an American Blues guitarist and his way of playing is really complex. He was ranked as 3rd in the list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He has a great art of soloing base on fluid string bending.

2. Slash

Saul Hudson who is also known as Slash was born on 23rd July, 1965 and is an amazing musician he was the lead guitarist of the band Guns N Roses and he achieved great success because of it. While staying in the band he also started his own side project of snake pit and no doubt did a great work!

1. Jimi Hendrix

He is a legend! Who was born on 27th November, 1942 and died on 18th September, 1970. He is the best electric guitarist of the world and no doubt the influential one in almost a wide range of music genres. His group called The Jimi Hendrix Experience achieved great fame worldwide.

10 Most Popular CGI Characters

2011-11-05T03:09:00.000-07:00

CGI, an abbreviation of Computer Generated Images is the application in computer graphics which is mainly used in video games, film, TV etc. Till 1990 this technology was very rarely used by the developers of the films but in 1991 when James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day was released, this technology entered the mainstream cinema and gradually many notable directors started using CGI in their films. CGI animations films were regularly used in many animated films but its usage in the live action films were very rarely found as it was experimented and implemented by very few directors for example James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. Since 2000s and onwards CGI technology is constantly used in the films and many live action movies featuring CGI characters made their way in the mainstream cinema and found great success. So since we have talked about a little history of CGI technology, let’s now come to the topic which is the most popular CGI characters. There are number of CGI characters which are considered as media icon but here I have posted the list of ten most popular CGI characters, so let’s start with number 10.

10. Kong (King Kong 2005)

King Kong which was a remake of the 1993 film that focuses on the huge 25 feet tall ape that falls in love with a young woman. In 2005 Peter Jackson displayed this character in such an awesome way that left the audiences stunned and it quickly became one of the most beloved CGI characters in the history. Kong immediately became one of the popular media icon and the legacy of this CGI character has become one of the pinnacle of the Computer Generated Images technology.

9. Bumblebee (Transformers)

Transformers Film Series is one of the most popular film series especially among the young audience. The most entertaining part of this film was the shape shifting robots that were actually mechanical beings from the planet Cybertron. Since this film series consist of three installments directed by Michael Bay, Bumblebee which was also one of the protagonist robot and the member of the Autobots became one of the most popular CGI characters in the recent years and its alternate form which was Chevrolet Camaro was hugely applauded by the audience and the critics.

8. Neytiri (Avatar)

James Cameron, a genius and an intellectual director has given some of the biggest hits in the history of the Hollywood like Titanic, Terminator 2 and Avatar. As we all know that Avatar has posted a series of records that no other film has done ever. In the same way the CGI characters that were in the film also became famous especially the character of Neytiri. This CGI character was awesomely developed and presented and it became hugely popular in the world.

7. Davy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Johnny Depp is the main reason behind the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But there is another very popular character that is considered one of the best characters in the history and that is of Davy Jones, a CGI character which appeared in the second and third installment of this film series and was overwhelmingly praised by the audiences and critics. Although this character was a bit scary but still it is considered as one of the best CGI characters of the present and past decade.

6. Gollum (Lord of the Rings)

Peter Jackson once again showed his intellectual directing skills in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and developed one of the very famous CGI characters in the form of Gollum. Gollum’s looks may look awkward to many people but this is a real fact that this CGI character has become very popular among the audiences and if I say that Gollum is one the reason behind the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I am sure that nobody will have any objection.

5. Hulk (The Incredible Hulk 2008)

You don’t like him when he is angry. Louis Leterrier directed the reboot version and chose Edward Norton as the main lead and the title character. The Hulk character was developed and presented using the CGI technology and was met with great and favorable praise by the audience and the critics. The character of the Hulk was filled with full of destruction and emotions and due this it became one of the most popular CGI characters in the history.

4. T-Rex (Jurassic Park)

No one could have ever imagined that back in 1993 CGI technology was successfully experimented and implemented by none other than Steven Spielberg, the best in the business. He developed the most popular CGI character which is still on the top list in the form of a huge dinosaurs “T-Rex”. Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park revolutionized the mainstream cinema forever and T-Rex became one of the most popular CGI characters in the history.

3. Optimus Prime (Transformers)

The most important reason behind the success of Transformers Film Series, Optimus Prime. He is Heroic, Brave, Dangerous and leader of the Autobots. His awesome presentation in the big screen by the director Michael Bay was met with great acceptance from the audience and it quickly became the most beloved CGI characters in the history. When Optimus Prime was killed in the 2nd part of this film series, many of his fans were left in tears but he eventually returned in the climax and saved the world again. There is no doubt that Optimus Prime is indeed the one of the best CGI characters ever developed and this line is justified when we see the popularity of Optimus Prime.

2. T-1000 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day)

Well James Cameron is always one step ahead when it comes to the usage of technology in the movies. He successfully implemented the CGI technology in his film Terminator 2: Judgment Day released in 1991 and his one of the character T-1000 played by Robert Patrick became hugely popular. So if I rank this popular CGI character 2nd then I think everybody will agree with this fact.

1. Yoda (Star Wars Episode II & III)

The greatest highlight of the Star Wars Episode II & III is undoubtedly Yoda. Yoda was developed and presented amazingly and along with success of Star Wars Film Series, it also became one of the best and the most popular CGI characters in the history of mainstream cinema. Well his fans will be very heartbroken when he dies at the age of 900 in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of Jedi. The popularity of this CGI character is undeniable.