In the world of guitar playing, it takes more than longevity to be considered a classic. There are plenty of guitarists who played in the 1960′s and 1970′s who are no longer playing today. But there is always going to be that small and select group of classic rock guitarists that are acknowledged as innovators who are still performing to live audiences all over the world.

Joan Jett

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If you are talking about classic rock guitarists and innovators, you have to talk about Joan Jett. She is the first female guitarist to take the spotlight and play the role of the tough chick in a predominantly man’s world. Jett is a rhythm player who does not dabble in scorching leads. But it is the combination of her powerful voice and hard-edged playing that caught the attention of music lovers when she first joined the Runaways in 1975. She started her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in 1982 and has been touring the world ever since.

Eric Clapton

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Eric Clapton first burst onto the international music scene in 1962 when he took over the lead guitar duties in the classic English band the Yardbirds. By the middle of the 1960′s, Clapton was churning out heavy riffs as part of the legendary power trio known as Cream. When Cream split up in 1968, Clapton lowered the volume and developed his reputation for slow-hand blues. Clapton is considered one of the greatest to ever play rock guitar, and you can still buy Eric Clapton tickets to this day.

David Gilmour

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David Gilmour gained international fame as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the legendary British band Pink Floyd. Prior to joining Pink Floyd in 1968, Gilmour had played with a series of smaller groups. The only group prior to Floyd that Gilmour recorded with was Joker’s Wild, which was a band that played American R&B standards. Gilmour is still a member of Pink Floyd, but you are more likely to catch him playing a solo show than with his iconic band.

Robin Trower

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There are just some guitarists who live to bring a room full of people to their feet and keep them moving. Robin Trower started his career as the lead guitarist for the band Procol Harem in 1967. But he left the band to go solo just prior to 1970 because he wanted to play a different style of music. Today, Trower is a hit in the American bar and club circuit as well as all over the world where he remains a solo act.

Peter Frampton

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It is safe to say that every classic rock fan knows the name Peter Frampton. His career started in 1966 when he was the lead guitarist and lead vocalist for the band Humble Pie. But it was not until he went solo and released the legendary album “Frampton Comes Alive!” in 1976 that his career took off. He is still a sought after touring act to this day.

Classic rock never dies, it just has to turn up the guitars a little louder. There have been thousands of guitarists who helped to build the classic rock genre, but only a handful can still be called living legends.

You don’t need to be a psychic clairvoyant to feel a connection with the spirit world. For anyone who has lost someone close to them, it can be comforting to think that their loved one is still with them in some form and hasn’t quite gone for good. If ghosts exist, then life after death must exist. This can also be a reassuring thought for anyone struggling to come to terms with their own morality. Which, let’s face it, describes most of us.

Of course, not all ghostly experiences are so comforting and positive. For anyone who’s had a run-in with a less-than-friendly ghost, it can be pretty terrifying. People have been known to move house to get away from a persistent poltergeist or a sinister spectre, and it’s no wonder. Poltergeists can cause all kinds of problems, from noises in the night to actually moving and shaking objects in the house in front of your very eyes.

But why? Many believe that ghosts, spirits or ghouls, whatever you choose to call them, are the spirits of those who still have some unfinished business left on earth to deal with. If you believe you might be dealing with such a presence, you might consider having a chat with psychic experts, who can use a range of skills and expertise to find out what business the spirit in questions has yet to deal with on earth, and who can hopefully help resolve that business so that you’re left in peace!

There are all sorts of novelty bets out there – you just need to ask your local bookie. It can be whether your kid will be a footballer, who will win the next election or how many days the latest fad celeb marriage will last. It’s all worked out on probability statistics, so essentially you can bet on anything. After wading through some of the most unusual bets in history we’ve come up with our favourite three.

A Welshman’s Accumulator

In 1989 an anonymous Welshman placed an accumulator bet at his local bookies on three different situations. He was offered odds of 6479/1 that they would all come true, promptly paid in £30 (£10 to each situation) and went on his way.

The novelty bets he placed were these: that Cliff Richard would be knighted before the year 2000, that U2 would stay together past the year 2000 and that Eastenders and Neighbours would stay on the BBC until at least 2000. After 11 years he wandered back into the bookies with a faded betting slip asking that he could collect his winnings – they came to £194,400, the largest ever payout on a novelty bet.

Iowa Bet

Renowned high-stakes gambler John ‘World’ Hennigan is known just as much for his betting ability as he is for his infamous night life in Vegas. After some particularly hair-raising shenanigans, friends bet him $100,000 that he could live in Des Moines, Iowa; the place they considered the most boring ever. The bet was duly accepted with the usual macho pride and ‘this will be easy’ attitude, but after just 2 days Hennigan returned to Vegas with his tail between his legs and paid out his bet to his friends.

Life Savings Bet

You’d have to be crazy to sell everything and bet your entire life’s worth, right? Well Kent resident Ashley Revell, aged 32, bet his life savings in 2004 on a single turn of the roulette wheel. Placing £76,840 that the ball would land on red in a Vegas casino he won a cool £153,680.

Casinos can definitely be lucky for some, but we certainly wouldn’t suggest betting your life – if not for the sole fact that your wife might not be too happy. What are the weirdest bets you’ve ever placed?

The adverts themselves open like your average generic product placement ad, smooth and slick, with zoom focus on the hottest new drink, in this case, but just as Kamara is about to deliver the devastating catch-phrase for the product, he is wiped out by a football and bellowed at by Crudeli screaming “NO FOOTBALL IS ON!”

Now if you would rather see Kamara in a little less clothing, there is always the Manwave advert, a spoof of many famous shampoo adverts.

Kamara stands in just his towel after stepping out of the shower, cut to the catchy ‘you’re worth it’ moment and the beautiful blonde draped over his arm, and Kamara is wiped out by a football and our ears are assaulted by the sounds of Crudeli yelling ‘SHAMPOO NOOOO! FOOTBALL IS ON!’

Now were not saying any of the adverts are worthy of awards, but they are extremely memorable, catchy and a great way to get Ladbrokes onto the radar of the general public. It cleverly promotes the mobile app and gives you live odds on the football, which is handy, if you fancy a little wager!

If football isn’t your thing and you are more of a casino fan, then nothing is more cringe-worthy than Fallsview ‘Break Up’ advert. A good-looking couple are sat in a restaurant and as the guy is telling the girl how great she is, she interrupts with “I want to break up”; cue the stereotypical singing waiters who inform the poor chap that in fact although she used to like him, she doesn’t anymore. Fear not though he gets a nice chocolate cake!

To avoid the hours spent alone after a break-up, Fallsview suggest you head to the casino. Although if after the end of a relationship you can’t begin to imagine leaving the house, and instead all you want to do is hibernate under the duvet and watch reruns of your favourite movie, you can always reach for your laptop and indulge in online casino games on the Ladbrokes website. Although she may have broken your heart, with Ladbrokes free play, you won’t have to break the bank to heal it.

So whether you want to play slots, roulette or card games, Ladbrokes online is the place to be.

As time goes by, you will find yourself wanting to gradually improve your aquarium by either adding more fish or increasing the size of your aquarium.  If you are in need of some ideas about how far you can push the boundaries of your aquarium, then look no further because we have compiled a list of some of the most extreme aquariums known to man.

THE LABYRINTH AQUARIUM

Somewhat reminiscent of a gerbil cage, this aptly-titled Labyrinth Aquarium has 6 individual globes that are all connected by tubes.  It also has its own ambient lighting to create the perfect glow for your aquarium.  Be warned, it will set you back a little over £6,000!

JELLYFISH AQUARIUM

This desktop jellyfish aquarium is highly unconventional, primarily because keeping jellyfish as a pet is incredibly difficult.  This is mainly a result of the inherent fragility of jellyfish, which are at risk of being killed by incorrect filtration equipment.  The unique design of this aquarium ensures that jellyfish are kept in the centre of the tank and safely away from water inlets, which makes it the perfect desktop accessory.

AQUARIUM COFFEE TABLE

This innovative and eye-catching aquarium-coffee-table hybrid is guaranteed to catch the eye of anyone that comes across it.   It is available in four different colours- beech, rosewood, silver, and black, and it is sure to give pleasure to both you and your aquarium inhabitants.

AQUADOM, BERLIN RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Although you could never hope of owning this magnificent aquarium for yourself, you can certainly sit back and admire its sheer opulence and beauty.  The AquaDom is a living-art installation that is located within the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin, Germany.  It features a 1 million gallon aquatic cylinder, which contains an elevator made of pure glass! This will allow you to truly immerse yourself in an aquatic environment that would only be possible at home if you jumped in the bath with your troupe of goldfish

]]> http://thebizzare.com/cool/worlds-extreme-aquariums/feed/ 0 http://thebizzare.com/weird-stuff/society/coolest-casinos-world/ http://thebizzare.com/weird-stuff/society/coolest-casinos-world/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:19:03 +0000 rappin http://thebizzare.com/?p=3310 There are many unique casinos scattered across the globe that can make excellent tourist destinations. One of the coolest casinos in the world is located in an unexpected place, Germany. The Baden-Baden Casino has become synonymous with world class gambling. The Baden-Baden is distinctive for its opulent décor. In fact, it has a rather luxurious French air to it with red carpet, gold moulding and sparkling crystal chandeliers. Many visitors to the Baden-Baden feel like royalty when visiting the casino. The casino also offers some of the best gambling with promising odds.

Many casino gamblers find that for day to day play, online casinos such as http://www.jackpotcity.co.uk/mobile-casino/iphone/ provide the best option. These casinos can be easily accessed from home as well as from many mobile devices. Therefore, it is quite convenient to play when the fancy strikes. Online casinos never close which make them suitable to fit into any schedule. While playing at an online casino can fulfill day to day purposes, sometimes gamblers want to get away from it all while enjoying some of the finest gambling in the world.

World travelers can also find one of the top casinos in Kazakhstan, another unlikely location. Here, the Casino Zodiac has fast become a draw for gamblers from across the globe. Like the Baden-Baden, many visitors cite the ambience of the facility for its success.

Another one of the coolest casinos in the world isn’t far from Germany; in fact it is located right in the heart of London. The Empire is the largest casino in the capitol. Well known games such as blackjack, punto banco and roulette can be found here. The Empire provides an extensive amount of tables and machines to accommodate their large patronage. One thing for which the Empire is known is its top of the line cuisine.

]]> http://thebizzare.com/weird-stuff/society/coolest-casinos-world/feed/ 0 http://thebizzare.com/photography/christmas-facebook/ http://thebizzare.com/photography/christmas-facebook/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:54:09 +0000 rappin http://thebizzare.com/?p=3304 Today, as it happens every year around this time, I saw the first Christmas tree decorating the window of a store downtown. Although the first Christmas tree has always been special (enough to write an article), any other tree will either have to be mine or just plain humungous to have a similar impact. That may be a bit unfair.

With so many trees and lights deserving but not getting our attention, I thought, maybe it is time to put my Christmas decoration efforts elsewhere this year. Since my Facebook profile gets a lot more visitors than my own home (I hope), I decided to make my Facebook page look as Christmassy as it can in its tired blue Facebook colors.

My first thought was to add a Christmas tree as the Facebook cover photo. Should be easy enough, but not very creative. Then I ran into a weird website called Foob that allowed me to customize a Christmas Facebook cover with my own photo! Cool, I thought – it would be even better if I could add my own quote somewhere. The website doesn’t seem to have a large stock of cover templates but there is enough for my Christmas needs, and I give it A+ for taste and culture. Let me know what you think.

]]> http://thebizzare.com/photography/christmas-facebook/feed/ 0 http://thebizzare.com/weird-stuff/society/poltergeist-possibility-plumbing-problems/ http://thebizzare.com/weird-stuff/society/poltergeist-possibility-plumbing-problems/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:08:18 +0000 rappin http://thebizzare.com/?p=3299 People react differently when they hear strange bumps in the night. They either believe that they are imagining things or something bigger may be going on. For some, it is thought that ghosts are making these odd sounds. Theories have swarmed from city to city and country to country, but nevertheless prompted many to call in the real-life ghostbusters.

SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” is a show with well-renowned paranormal experts who have been trained by the best of the best.  “Odd noises are rarely caused by other worldly things,” said Ghost Hunter Jason Hawes. “Most of the time, these unexplained, strange noises are actually a sign of plumbing problems that can, in most instances, be easily fixed.”Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson were taught how to work on fixtures by the #1 plumbing and drain service, Roto-Rooter. A decade later, Hawes and Wilson brought their talents onto the television screen and attracted the masses.

Thanks to Roto-Rooter, many of the once unexplainable have become easily crystal clear. Something simple such as a loose or eroded pipe can interestingly cause weird sounds and cause the homeowner to become suspicious. Roto Rooter Fall Plumbing Tips can be utilized in case of trouble and can be found on their website www.Roto-Rooter.com.

Talking about 3d Crystal Puzzles we recently discovered and we expected they will raise own popularity in next few months really easy and fast. They have attractive design, they are good fun for all ages, and most important from all, they are really cheap and easy to buy online. Unlike the classic 3d puzzles, crystal puzzles still don’t work with buildings. They started with simpler figures like stars, apples, moon, dolphin, teddy bears, hearts, castles, and most fascinated world famous crystal skull you can see on image above. We just get some amazon.com reviews about those products, and we are fascinated. Even they have around 40 to 50 puzzle pieces each they are not so easy to assemble. All parts are clear and it’s not sure how you need to rotate them and where to place. All puzzle pieces fit together really great and we’ll sure you will enjoy finishing your sculpture even if procedure is challenging. If you are short with patience, and you are curious how it will look at the end, every box have solution you can use to assemble figure a lot more faster without thinking lot. Summing all up, we liked Crystal puzzles a lot and we are ready to order some of them online from amazon store. Feel free to do same with just clicking on any image you like. Cheers.

Get Started with BearShare

Before we begin on how to get started with BearShare, let me give you a brief overview of what it is. BearShare is one of the world’s fastest and most reliable online sources for a free music download. It provides you with a library of songs and artists so vast you will never again have to look for other sources for your musical needs. Whether you’re looking for chart-topping hits from the Top 40, or for obscure independent bands, BearShare has it all for you. You can choose to download either entire albums or individual songs.

Now that you’re familiar with what BearShare is, you have to be informed of how it works. Simply visit BearShare website so that you may download the .exe file. Download and install this program to your personal computer and then proceed with your BearShare journey. To get started, all you have to do is sign-up an account of your own. Don’t worry, registration is free! You must simply answer a brief and simple form, confirm the account via your email, and you’re good to go.

Once you’ve done so, you can start building your profile and then begin searching for music by album, artist, or track title. This stress-free search engine yields immediate results. After this, you are then able to compile your song choices in a personal playlist where you can share some of your mixes with other audiophiles such as yourself. The BearShare community is filled with people whose varying taste in sound is exquisite. To top this all off, BearShare music is privy to all the new releases. Talk about getting ahead of the game.

Upping The Ante

While the perks of being a regular BearShare member is already quite welcoming, BearShare also offers an account upgrade to their premium, BearShare Pro, which grants you access to even more songs and albums. Other additions available to Pro users are faster downloads, zero ads, a special Instant Messaging window, skins to liven up your player, and unlimited upload space. For only a small annual fee, you’ll be able to enjoy all of these special offerings! It’s no wonder people prefer to go Pro. Visit Bearshare to know more.

Keeping Things Up-to-date

As with everything else, song selection is subjective to your mood of the moment. You don’t dress in dark colors when you’re happy, and you don’t dress in bright colors when you’re sad; you don’t listen to dance songs when you’re feeling down on the dumps, and you don’t listen to sad songs when you’re feeling good. Keeping your music library well-managed and updated is the best way to coordinate your mood. With a few simple clicks, you’re able to mix up some tracks that befit your current vibe. Party playlist? Check. Work playlist? Check. Exercise playlist? Check. You’ll soon feel like your life has its own soundtrack.

However, you can’t have your computer with you 24/7. Fortunately, BearShare also stands-in as a Burner. With your free music download placed in specific playlists, it is easy to simply drag and drop an entire playlist to the burn field and you’re ready to create your own CD! The opposite, of course, holds true as well. If you find yourself looking for a song that isn’t in the BearShare library just yet, you can rip those songs off of a CD so that you may add them to a playlist. That’s pretty convenient.

As I’ve mentioned before, technology seems to advance at such a fast pace these days. If you’re feeling out of sorts with cds, you can keep calm. You can also sync your iPods and other mp3 players to the BearShare library and add those songs to your player. However, these are available only to those using BearShare ToGo, or if you have procured the tracks individually. That’s still not too shabby, if you ask me. Come and visit Bearshare to gain access to such.

About the Site

Visit BearShare in all its glory at the official home page, www.bearshare.com, where you can find the helpful FAQ, as well as other tips and information regarding the BearShare program. Grab a free music download or the other stuff that Bearshare music provides. ?