First-time iPod Nano 8GB User? A Quick Guide on Cases

By Henry H Logan

Protect your iPod Nano 8GB from dust, dirt, marks, and more by investing in an iPod Nano case, which will ensure you can enjoy your favorite digital device much longer. iPod nano cases also protect the color screen and the click wheel. Most of the cases in the market have a built in cover that you can flip up to cover the front screen.

What's the best iPod Nano case for you? Which iPod Nano case is right for you could really depend upon several factors, not the least of which has to do with how you use your iPod Nano 8GB.

Some of the best and fashionable cases by iSkin, Speck and iCandy. Protecting your iPod Nano 8GB should be your top priority, although it doesnt hurt to be fashion conscious as well. A case made from silicon will provide a good grip, lessening the chance that you could drop your iPod.

Unfortunately, the higher the quality of the iPod Nano case, the more expensive it is so if you find you cannot afford the top of the line cases, you may want to look into the hard plastic cases, at least temporarily. Priced far lower than silicon cases, the hard, plastic versions will still do the job of protecting your iPod Nano 8GB.

If protection, and not fashion, is your priority, this type of iPod Nano case can certainly do the job for far less than you would spend on a silicon case.Nanshield offers well designed hard plastic iPod nano cases that come in various colors, are see through also, and bundled with a plastic lanyard or rotating belt clip.

Of course, there are disadvantages of opting for the less costly, hard plastic iPod Nano case as you will forego the non-slip material that silicon offers. You should also realize that this type of iPod Nano case could actually shatter when dropped.

If you think black and ultra white are elegant, you should check in e-stores where a collection of Italian leather iPod nano cases are showcased. Leather iPod nano cases have precise and detailed cut out to make way for the important features of the iPod Nano 8GB such as the click wheel, jack, and dock connector.

Take to the water and take your iPod Nano 8GB along with a waterproof case from H2O Audio, which protects your digital device while swimming or diving.The case is thin, waterproof and has a see through exoskeleton for the click wheel. As you can see, you have more choices when it comes to selecting an iPod Nano case; just choose the one that best fits your needs. - 23806

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Air Jeezy - A Review Of The June '09 Release Date

By Samantha L. Whittel

On June 1st, 2009, you might have noticed notice dedicated fanatics setting up camp outside of sneaker stores. Kanye West continues to expand his pop culture iconic empire into fashion by teaming up with Nike and releasing his sneakers, the all new Air Yeezy. For those who know Nike's history, Nike is very selective when choosing collaboration projects, not offering numerous opportunities towards athletes, moreover celebrities. Michael Jordan's Air Jordan shoes line has built an empire in itself since its first release back in '85 with the Air Jordan One and still grows today, making it one of the classic lines for a sneaker fiend to follow. However, a new classic has emerged fast since Nike agreed to team up with Kanye West to develop the new Air Yeezy brand.

For sneaker heads of all ages and locations around the world, it would be well known that the Air Yeezy would be a valuable asset to any sneaker collection, thus making it one of today's most sought after trainers. For most who choose to pay the $200+, they actually buy the famous names behind the sneaker: Nike and Kanye West. As for the true sneaker fans, purchasing the sneaker means being a part of all the hype, buying the brand and the quality dedicated to the design aesthetics of the sneaker. Kanye West and Mark Smith (the designer at Nike) have done all they can to ensure the shoe holds to its name and value. Kanye and Mark had pulled in references from Nike's sneaker history, Air Jordans, Back to the Future, Robotech, and additional influences giving the Air Yeezy a futuristic and sleek look. Below is a breakdown of the new Air Yeezy.

The Air Yeezy has been released in three colors: Zen Grey/Light Charcoal, Black/Black, and Net/Net. The Zen Grey/Light Charcoal colorway was released April 4th, 2009. The all Black colorway was released May 2nd. And the final colorway, Net/Net, will be released on June 6th 2009. Complex gives a close look into the minds behind the creation: Kanye West and Mark Smith. Both stress the importance of design instead of the branding element. Leaders 1354 produced an excellent, short documentary about the Air Yeezy's, explaining a breakdown of the shoes design details, the insanity retailers are expecting for the release, and a quick look into a sneaker fiend's emotions about the shoe.

So far, fans have reacted generously to the sneaker " one fan stating, I respect Kanye Wests fashion sense. For the amount of excitement for each colorway release, sneaker heads choose to camp out for days and even to a weeks end for the shoe. Retail locations usually always provide a checklist for those to endure the camping out process to ensure the dedicated troopers will receive their pair.

Some retail locations however choose to raffle the shoes instead because of disorderly conduct. Some retail locations even keep buyers skeptical of their stock to prevent disruptive behavior. Nonetheless, campers truly dedicate themselves to get a hold of the item: days of camping, checklists, and possibly even fights/riots have broken out all because of the fiend for the Air Yeezy shoes.

Camping out is part of the new kicks phenomenon, especially for most sought after sneakers like these. There is a momentous height of seriousness for these sneaker freaks when it comes to camping out. For most its comparable to preparing for the coveted Black Friday sale, a sporting event in itself taking endurance and patience to reach the finish line. If you haven't spotted them, Kanye rocks the Black on Black Air Yeezy in his video with Keri Hilton and Ne-Yo titled: Knock You Down. He also compliments his shoes well with his iced out Breitling watch. - 23806

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Samantha Whittel was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her husband and two energetic children are now living in Southeast L.A. where they collect fake watches and Chopard watches

The Colorful History Of The Drum

By Jim Samposzi

The use of the drum goes as far back as our earliest history. People used drums to produce sounds as far back as 6000 B.C. In these old cultures, like the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, this instrument was played when they threw parties. Drums were found in many mountains of these ancient lands by archaeologists in later years.

Many believe that it is the main body of the drum that produces the sound. But, this is not the case - it is the stretched out fabric over the top, or the membrane, that is responsible for the beat. The sound is produced when the top of the drum is whacked with a stick of some sort. When the drum is drummed on, the membrane vibrates and noise produced is sent through the hollow of the drum. The Indians actually used real wooden sticks to hit the drum with during rituals and ceremonies.

In the 20th century, this instrument started to be further built upon, and in time, the drum set came to music. A drum set consists of: a tom-tom, cymbals, snare drums, and bass drums (one of which has a foot pedal to produce the sound. Other tone-type instruments like bells, chimes, and wood blocks were included in the arsenal of instruments to produce even more beats to songs. These collections were introduced in the 1930's and by the 1960,s, when rock took form, drum kits such as the ones described above were a necessary component for these bands. You were left in the dust if you were without drums.

Like other instruments, drums became digitized for for production of created beats. Digital beat machines, keyboards, synthesizers, and drum machines provide the ability for someone to make their own drum sounds. These sounds created from synthesizers were unique and not available to be heard from set of drums. For this reason, modern music employed these include these synthesizers in its repertoire of instruments.

Drums were not always used for music. In fact, people of other continents used to use them to communicate with each other. A series of hits would signal a certain sentence or command that others in the tribe would understand. Drums furthermore remained as a symbol of spirit for Indians of the Americas, as well as people all over the world. Most thought of the drum as a male and give them as a gift to teen boys becoming men.

The drum beats bass like instruments of no other kinds. Drums have been beat in many classes of music, for instance: rock and roll, funk, blues, classical music, and much more. Next time you attend a concert of any kind, look on the stage and you might see a drum or arrangement of drums of any type. These instruments are needed for percussion and bass; because of this, drums are adaptable to any music situation and can be included with any kind of music. - 23806

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Jim is a columnist with over 10 years writing experience. Jim is presently employed as a journalist for our b2b site and is considered the company authority on drum kits. Visit our great website for more information on Drum Set and Junior Drum Sets.

The Top 5 Guitarists Of All Time

By Nathan Spencer

There are various and renowned guitarists in the world who have swept the crowd off their feet with their performance. One of the best in the entire genre of rock music is Jimi Hendrix a widely popular American guitarist. Born in Seattle, Washington on November 27, 1942, Jimi was the first to use phasing and stereophonic effect in rock recording. Thanks to his unmatchable contribution, Jimi has had various awards to his credit, including the UK Music Hall of Fame.

Eric Clapton, the famous English blues-rock songwriter, guitarist, and singer was born on the 30th of March, 1945. Thanks to his valuable work he has been able to secure the 4th place in the Rolling Stone magazine, amongst the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". One of his best recordings happens to be the song "Layla" which became an instant hit. Eric has been a member of Cream and Yardbirds and has been included into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the same.

The renowned English guitarist, Jimmy Page, was born on the 9th of January, 1944. He also happens to be a record producer and composer. His career started in London being a studio session guitarist and later Jimmy became a member of the Yardbirds. Soon after, he co-founded the Led Zeppelin, the famous English rock band. Page, as a member of Led Zeppelin and the Yardbirds, has been included into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some of his well-known albums are The Firm, Mean Business, and Outrider.

Born on the 24th of June 1944 Jeff Beck was and is a famous English rock guitarist. He is amongst the three guitarists who happened to play with the Yardbirds. He has managed to gain the 14th position as the "100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time" in the Rolling Stone Magazine and in his musical pieces he has covered genres like heavy metal, blues-rock and jazz fusion. For his great contribution to the field of music, Beck has won the Grammy Award, for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, four times.

Eddie Van Halen is a Dutch American guitarist who was born on the January the 26th, 1955. He also happens to be a keyboardist, producer, and songwriter. Eddie's popularity can be best defined as being the co-founder and lead guitarist of Van Halen, a hard rock band. The other members of the band were Halen's brother Alex on drums and Mark Stone as the bassist. He definitely is one of the best rock guitarists of his time with his ability of high frequency feedback, rapid guitar playing and tapping. - 23806

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Pieces and Parts Of The Beautiful Cello

By Jim Samposzi

The cello is a child of the group of stringed musical instruments and is played solo, with an orchestra or played as an inclusion in chamber music. The cello is one of the most massive of the strings ; next to the double bass.

This beautiful source of music is also called a little violone - a large Italian string type which is like the violin. The term cello came from the Italian word vioncello which translates to small violin. The cello, is however very alike a violin because it carries notes in C2 and towards middle C. The cello's strings go as far as G2, D3, and A3. The only difference is that the cello reaches one octave lower when tuned properly.

A traditional cello was usually rather stunning and elegant. The other side, neck, and sides are usually lathed in a authentic maple. In addition, the top is usually made with spruce. But, in these centuries, cellos were made by hand. However, today, they are made by a machine, out of lower-quality wood, and sometimes, even aluminum. The cello, by design, is made intricate shapes in the top and side. These detailed designs are known as, purling. These intricate designs are made for decoration. However, after they become fastened to the instrument's body, they become just as important. If a purling is cracked or split, it can run down the body of the cello and damage the whole thing.

An ideal recipe for these instruments today is carbon fiber. These types play wonderfully outdoors and are less susceptible to rain damage. Others prefer these types because the sounds are deeper and mum better. Also, carbon fiber and other metal-made cellos are thought to last a long time and be resistant to splintering, chipping, or splitting.

This beautiful string instrument has other intricate parts like the pegs, holes, and scroll. The carved neck is etched on the top of the instrument and gives way for the scroll and pegs. The peg box is located on top of the carved neck and the fingerboard makes way to the peg box, which tightens the strings and has keys for tuning. The scroll is the swirly end of wood that is located on the top. Scrolls are traditional to cellos and most stringed instruments of this group.

The strings of the cello are usually made of metal or synthetic alloys. Most all cellos available today are stringed with aluminum or titanium. And, chrome is sometimes used as well. As with all other stringed instruments, musicians possess their ideas and preferences on the kind of strings to play with.

The base portion of the cello has strings, a tailpiece, end pin, bridge, and f-shaped holes referred to as f-holes. Then, up above, the bridge contains the strings up above the hole. The f-holes are the f-shaped craters on both sides of the aforementioned metal bridge. The tailpiece straps all the strings tightly on the rest of the stock. Then, even lower, the end pin weights the object for optimum play. - 23806

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Jim is a technical writer with over 10 years of writing experience. Jim is currently working as a publicist with our b2b site and has become the in house expert on cellos. Be sure to visit our very useful website for additional information on Cellos and Cello Case.