Though, I myself am a Nikon person, but this camera from Canon is a worth mention. The new Canon EOS 5D Mark III ($3,500) has an all-new 22.3-megapixel full-frame sensor that delivers stellar images up to ISO 102,400, and it’s augmented by the new, blazing fast DIGIC 5+ processor for 6 fps shooting, a 61-point AF system, 1080p video recording, a built-in HDR mode, and a rugged magnesium alloy body with a stainless steel mount.
I still have a collection of 30 odd hot wheel cars back home. It was a rage to collect these cars that came in thousands of shapes and sizes. With advancement in technology an time the good old hot wheels also got smarter. Presenting the Hot Wheels RC Nitro Speeders ($20-$35). Powered by dual 30,000 RPM motors, these tiny RC cars come with a controller that doubles as both a charger and carrying case, and can reach scale speeds of up to 600 mph. Several models are available, including a Mustang, Camaro, and our favorite, the Ken Block Ford Fiesta Rally Car.
The Skil Screwdriver Flashlight ($35) is what it says it is — a cordless, 4-volt powered screwdriverand a LED flashlight — all packed into one package along with a rechargeable battery. Its one handy tool to have as a part of that tools drawer.
This is a bike for the hardcore mountain bikers. Its the lightest bike frame you can find. You’ll be hard-pressed to find one lighter than the Delta 7 Arantix Mountain Bike . Featuring a patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and Kevlar open lattice tube design — correctly described as “spider web-like” — this off-road beast weighs in at just 2.74 lbs., and can be ordered frame-only, or outfitted with SRAM or Shimano bike components.
The AppTag Laser Blaster ($35) promises to turn your phone (or iPod touch) into a laser tag gun/shooter that works via IR and high frequency sound to let app developers create nearly any kind of multiplayer shooting game you can imagine, all without needing to block the headphone port or eat away battery via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Six buttons — including a pressure sensitive trigger and a oversized reload switch — enable plenty of real-world interaction, and compatibility with most Nerf and Buzzbee toy guns serves as icing on the geek-flavored cake.
Jeep is know for its off-road capability vehicles. But this one offers a completely different package for the hardcore campers who love to carry their world along. The Jeep Action Camper ($54,000) has been designed for two-person expeditions and built on the Wrangler Unlimited, the Action Camper offers a pop-up roof, a fiberglass body, a king-size bed, plenty of storage, a mini-kitchen with three-burner stove and refrigerator, a toilet with optional kitchen sink shower, and a fold-up dining area. Basically everything you need, packed in to one rugged, relatively small package. So, how about that Ladhak trip you always dreamed of ?
When anybody hears the term-“Oktoberfest” all one thinks about is the ultimate festival of beer. But a rainy visit to the hallowed grounds of Beerland gave me a fresh perspective on what exactly Oktoberfest is.
The majestic statue of a lady with a lion leant a sombre and towering presence overhanging the grounds. The grounds decked out with huge tents with the logos of the beer companies printed out proudly or revolving at towers atop or alongside the tents. The alcohol inspired cacophony, the flirtations and frank conversations fuelled by many a litre of beer coursing through the people, the traditional food, the girls and guys in traditional dresses, the rides that mark the huge grounds, all made for a loud tableau that screamed out its message- have fun!! The families at the ground enjoying everything at offer lent the festivities a family- friendly air too adding to the youthful exuberance all around.
In the evening- The music from the rides and the couples and young folks lost in each other or simply to the rhythms as they danced to the music in the tents or simply to that from the rides, made for a heart-warming scene. Dance classics like “Macarena” playing from loud speakers as the rides whirred by ever higher in circles of bright lights. Joy plastered on even tired faces. That’s when it hit me-“Its not about the beer stupid!! It’s about the romance of the occasion, the music and the festivities. Of course the beer helps it all around though!!”
On the way back, in the bus, heard some of the funny experiences a few girls from the group from our university had- like getting wedding proposals from drunk guys, guys showing their 6 packs to impress them etc etc adding to the humour of the occasion.
O carry on ye traditions Oktoberfest and let the smiles be always as broad as the music plays on in those hallowed grounds of Munich.