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2012-02-01T15:49:00.003-05:00

Top 10 Most Modified Cars

2012-01-20T15:47:00.002-05:00

Top 10 Most Modified Cars

Modified cars are a unique part of our society where people buy a vehicle and spend thousands of dollars modifying the vehicle. Everything from the engine to the exhaust, modified cars have become an art form in some circles.

Auto insurance for modified cars however is treated very differently by car insurance companies and its imperative you understand how modified car insurance works. Anyone who modifies a vehicle must either (a) purchase modified car insurance or (b) confirm that the modifications do not alter the terms of your car insurance coverage.

Almost every car has been modified at one point but no matter where you go there are some makes and models much more popular than others. The top 10 modified cars in the world are:

Honda Civic

Some drivers would say the Honda Civic was created to be a modified car due to its low weight, dual wishbone suspension and the ability to run the car by outfitting almost any Honda engine under the hood. No matter where you go a tricked out Honda Civic is somewhere close The Honda civic is one of the most affordable vehicles to insure with the top end CIVIC SI edition running around $126 per month for full coverage insurance. Of course, once you had 44 inch wheels and a V12 engine you will need some custom car insurance.

Toyota Supra

Modified cars are huge in Japan and the Toyota Supra is a car which screams race car. Discontinued in the 1998 (USA) and 2002 (Japan) the Toyota Supra is still in high demand worldwide due to the performance of this vehicle. Well known for its racing abilities many owners trick this Toyota out with custom intakes, nitrous and more before attending auditions for the Fast and Furious.

insurance for Toyota Supra?

The Supra is an older model car and before you trick it out like Mario Andretti’s cousin auto insurance should run around $101 a month.

Dodge Charger

There are rumors that the Dodge Charger secretly comes with a tattoo which reads “buy big rims and light up my floor” but thankfully not everyone is so hip they need to spend $11,000 on rims which spin the wrong way. The Dodge Charger is cool and has seen many modified versions over the years A new Dodge Charger is going to cost around $152 a month in auto insurance for most drivers however since you are rolling with the big dogs now that shouldn’t worry you.

Ford Mustang

The Ford mustang is one of America’s muscle cars and is a favorite with modified car owners nationwide. Even with a V8 engine you can never have enough power under this hood and many owners have poured more money into customized Ford Mustangs then the base price of the car.

Car insurance for a Ford Mustang before a modification – around $142 a month. For young drivers and modified vehicles?

Consider attending college before you are obligated to pay the premiums.

Mazda MX-5 Miata

The Mazda Miata is a modified car owner’s best friend. Custom kits are available anywhere to modify this little roadster into a monster automobile. Some drives even go crazy and add a 5.0L V8 from the Ford Mustang under the Miata’s hood. At some point you need to understand the difference between having a roadster and a bat mobile and sometimes modified Mazda Miata’s can fall in both categories.

Relatively cheap to insure at about $110 a month before modifications. Auto insurance after a modification?

BMW 3-series

Outside of America on the other side of the pond the BMW 3 series is the most popular performance vehicle and owners have access to aftermarket parts and support on the same scale Americans do for Ford Mustangs. Even though the M series is a very expensive model to begin with there is something sexy about making one of these go even faster.

Average car insurance cost for a BMW 3 series – $130 to $200 a month depending on what version you want to buy and beef up. All modifications cost extra.

If you need chrome and gold …

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2012-01-20T15:27:00.003-05:00

Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending 2012

2012-01-10T14:18:00.000-05:00

Best Bank Account Interest Rates - Summary for Week Ending 2012

Rate Cuts:

Alliant CU Savings - 1.00% [was 1.15%]
Alliant CU Checking - 0.95% [was 1.10%]
Clear Sky Savings - 1.00% [was 1.04%]
Capital One/Costco InterestPlus Savings - 0.85% [was 0.91%]
ING Direct Electric Orange - 0.90% ($100K) 0.85% ($50K) [was 0.95%/0.90%]
ING Direct Savings - 0.80% [was 0.85%]
Hudson City Savings - 0.70% [was 0.90%]

Once part of the great Byzantine Empire

2012-01-06T16:17:00.002-05:00

Once part of the great Byzantine Empire, Albania, a country in South-Eastern Europe of more than 3.6 million people will be hugely represented by Anxhela Martini – a perfectly gorgeous supermodel. The country has never yet won in the Miss Universe since its arrival in 2002. This time, Albania will become a force to reckon with. Will this year be the reign of the first ever Miss Universe from Albania? The chances are too high. Watch Miss Universe 2010 online to find out

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2012-01-04T20:07:00.001-05:00

happy new year

2011-12-31T13:36:00.000-05:00

The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. After Julius Caesar reformed the calendar in 46 BC and was subsequently murdered, the Roman Senate voted to deify him on the 1st January 42 BC ^[1] in honour of his life and his institution of the new rationalised calendar.^[2] The month originally owes its name to the deity Janus, who had two faces, one looking forward and the other looking backward. This suggests that New Year's celebrations are founded on pagan traditions. Some have suggested this occurred in 153 BC, when it was stipulated that the two annual consuls (after whose names the years were identified) entered into office on that day, though no consensus exists on the matter.^[3] Dates in March, coinciding with the spring equinox, or commemorating the Annunciation of Jesus, along with a variety of Christian feast dates were used throughout the Middle Ages, though calendars often continued to display the months in columns running from January to December.
Among the 7th century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, it was the custom to exchange gifts at the New Year. This was a pagan custom deplored by Saint Eligius (died 659 or 660), who warned the Flemings and Dutchmen, "(Do not) make vetulas, [little figures of the Old Woman], little deer or iotticos or set tables [for the house-elf, compare Puck] at night or exchange New Year gifts or supply superfluous drinks [another Yule custom]." The quote is from the vita of Eligius written by his companion, Ouen.
Most countries in Western Europe officially adopted January 1 as New Year's Day somewhat before they adopted the Gregorian calendar. In England, the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25, was the first day of the new year until the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. The March 25 date was known as Annunciation Style; the January 1 date was known as Circumcision Style, because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day counting from December 25 when Christ was believed to be born. This day was christened as the beginning of the New Year by Pope Gregory as he designed the Liturgical Calendar.

The true story of Santa Claus begins with....

2011-12-22T16:47:00.002-05:00

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th (December 19 on the Julian Calendar).

Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.

2011-12-22T16:29:00.002-05:00

Erin

Featured Model
August 2011

Stats: 34-25-34
Height: 5'2" | Hair: Brown | Eyes: Brown
Number of pics: 52
Photography: Paul Miller

We got some great photos of Erin Jones posing next to an amazing motorcycle, and then we took her out a beautiful boat in Ft. Lauderdale.

Sexy Aly Michalka Maxim Photos

2011-12-15T08:07:00.001-05:00

Sexy Aly Michalka Maxim Photos

Actress Aly Michalka arrives at a special screening of Summit Entertainment's "RED" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on October 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Aly Michalka in Maxim Magazine Maxim Aly Michalka isn't afraid to get a little sassy. She recently posed for a sexy photo shoot with men's magazine Maxim. Michalka is best known as 'Marti Perkins' in the CW teen television series Hellcats . This blonde bombshell is also slated to act in the 2011 movie 'The Roommate'. Aly Michalka got her start as a Disney actress. Like many other Disney actresses before her, she doesn't

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2011-12-15T08:00:00.002-05:00

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Bird in 2011 winter

2011-12-11T03:37:00.000-05:00

Bird in 2011 winter

2011-12-05T21:21:00.000-05:00

How It All Got Started

Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.

In the Northern hemisphere, the shortest day and longest night of the year falls on December 21 or December 22 and is called the winter solstice. Many ancient people believed that the sun was a god and that winter came every year because the sun god had become sick and weak. They celebrated the solstice because it meant that at last the sun god would begin to get well. Evergreen boughs reminded them of all the green plants that would grow again when the sun god was strong and summer would return.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped a god called Ra, who had the head of a hawk and wore the sun as a blazing disk in his crown. At the solstice, when Ra began to recover from the illness, the Egyptians filled their homes with green palm rushes which symbolized for them the triumph of life over death.
Early Romans marked the solstice with a feast called the Saturnalia in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. The Romans knew that the solstice meant that soon farms and orchards would be green and fruitful. To mark the occasion, they decorated their homes and temples with evergreen boughs. In Northern Europe the mysterious Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, also decorated their temples with evergreen boughs as a symbol of everlasting life. The fierce Vikings in Scandinavia thought that evergreens were the special plant of the sun god, Balder.
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.
Most 19th-century Americans found Christmas trees an oddity. The first record of one being on display was in the 1830s by the German settlers of Pennsylvania, although trees had been a tradition in many German homes much earlier. The Pennsylvania German settlements had community trees as early as 1747. But, as late as the 1840s Christmas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans.
It is not surprising that, like many other festive Christmas customs, the tree was adopted so late in America. To the New England Puritans, Christmas was sacred. The pilgrims's second governor, William Bradford, wrote that he tried hard to stamp out "pagan mockery" of the observance, penalizing any frivolity. The influential Oliver Cromwell preached against "the heathen traditions" of Christmas carols, decorated trees, and any joyful expression that desecrated "that sacred event." In 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts enacted a law making any observance of December 25 (other than a church service) a penal offense; people were fined for hanging decorations. That stern solemnity continued until the 19th century, when the influx of German and Irish immigrants undermined the Puritan legacy.
In 1846, the popular royals, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were sketched in the Illustrated London News standing with their children around a Christmas tree. Unlike the previous royal family, Victoria was very popular with her subjects, and what was done at court immediately became fashionable—not only in Britain, but with fashion-conscious East Coast American Society. The Christmas tree had arrived.
By the 1890s Christmas ornaments were arriving from Germany and Christmas tree popularity was on the rise around the U.S. It was noted that Europeans used small trees about four feet in height, while Americans liked their Christmas trees to reach from floor to ceiling.
The early 20th century saw Americans decorating their trees mainly with homemade ornaments, while the German-American sect continued to use apples, nuts, and marzipan cookies. Popcorn joined in after being dyed bright colors and interlaced with berries and nuts. Electricity brought about Christmas lights, making it possible for Christmas trees to glow for days on end. With this, Christmas trees began to appear in town squares across the country and having a Christmas tree in the home became an American tradition.

new winter photo

2011-11-25T02:12:00.001-05:00

new winter photo

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17 November 2011 -- Top 10 Songs of the Week

2011-11-21T15:02:00.004-05:00

17 November 2011 -- Top 10 Songs of the Week -- Chart 00481
This Week	Last Week	Song Title	Artist
1	1	We Found Love	Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
2	3	Someone Like You	Adele
3	2	Sexy & I Know It	LMFAO
4	5	Without You	David Guetta Featuring Usher
5	4	Good Feeling	Flo Rida
6	6	Moves Like Jagger	Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
7	8	It Will Rain	Bruno Mars
8	7	Pumped Up Kicks	Foster The People
9	--	The One That Got Away	Katy Perry
10	--	When We Stand Together	Nickelback

2011-11-14T22:15:00.000-05:00

Residential Mortgage Rates

Rates on effective October 4, 2011.
All rates are subject to change without notice.

for mortgage options. Rate discounts may apply.

1st Mortgage Variable 5 Yr. Closed as low as...	2.850%
3 Year Protected Prime*	3.250%
6 Month Open*	5.100%
6 Month Closed*	4.000%
1 Year Closed*	3.400%
2 Year Closed*	3.600%
3 Year Closed*	4.100%
4 Year Closed*	4.300%
5 Year Special* ** (regular posted = 4.70%)	3.900%
7 Year Closed*	5.200%

most wanted games

2011-11-14T22:06:00.000-05:00

10 most wanted games of 2011

Find out what you should be most looking forward to playing at some stage, fingers crossed, between now and Christmas 2011. Oh, it will soon be here.

Dead Space 2
The gist: Electronic Arts’ sci-fi horror sequel starts the year with doom and gloom. There are superb special effects in store, however, so not all depressing. It is three years after the Necromorph virus transformed the crew of the Ishimura space ship into cannibalistic mutants. Our unwilling but capable hero Isaac Clarke awakes in a space-colony hospital to find, yet again, that all is not well.
The gameplay: New weapons and a wider variety of protective suits help Isaac to tidy up this mess. He can use his environment to battle the Necromorphs, the vacuum of space can swiftly evacuate a room full of enemies. On top of that, Isaac uses telekinesis to control objects with his mind.

Killzone 3
The gist: Can PlayStation Move enable Sony’s flagship first-person shooter to belittle its biggest rival, ‘Halo: Reach’ for Xbox 360? Accurate motion-controlled targeting is just one of the ideas touted for this second outing of ‘Killzone’ on PlayStation 3. It will also display in 3D if your telly is capable. We rejoin earth’s Interplanetary Strategic Alliance troops versus the alien Helghast Empire. Hua!
The gameplay: Expect jetpacks to take advantage of the huge environments explored vertically and horizontally. Higher vantage points will prove a great place to launch the multi-firing rockets of the new WASP ordinance. ISA troopers have learned mean and dirty close-quarter combat techniques.

Marvel vs Capcom 3
The gist: Heroes from the Marvel universe, e.g. Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, take on well-known characters from Capcom classics that include ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘Resident Evil’. The last time this happened was 10 years ago, and the explosive potential of today’s gaming consoles is several times that of PlayStation 2. This ought to be a comic book fan’s idea of console gaming nirvana.
The gameplay: One of the series’ trademarks is linking moves that take place in the air. Capcom will introduce an Air Combo button to launch aerial moves consistently, keeping Light, Medium, and Heavy attack buttons from previous games. ‘Marvel vs Capcom 3’ is all about the crazy combos.

Gears of War 3
The gist: Return of the overtly violent creature feature, in which mankind battles a subterranean race dubbed the Locust Horde. The original ‘Gears of War’ introduced the infamous Lancer, a high-calibre machine gun plus onboard chainsaw designed to rip the Locust Horde into shreds. We’ve already seen weapons for ‘Gears of War 3’ that make the Lancer look like a feather duster.
The gameplay: New female characters join the fray, toting the same weapons as the blokes-built-like-bulldozers that include: The Digger (a gun that fires a creature that burrows underground), One Shot (sniper-rifle meets cannon), and Incendiary Grenades for those who like to see things burn.

L.A. Noire
The gist: Boasting new technology that precisely captures the nuances of an actor’s performance, ‘L.A. Noire’ combines the open-world elements of ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ with movie directorial smarts of ‘L.A. Confidential’. Present-day Hollywood talent has been recruited to depict the 1940s heyday of the American film industry. The designers have faithfully recreated L.A. from that era.
The gameplay: This is a crime thriller, and as Detective Cole Phelps of the L.A.P.D. you’ll be firing questions at suspects as readily as your side-arm and shotgun at the villains. Cases are solved by paying attention to crime-scene detail then skilfully reading facial expressions and body language.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The gist: A ‘Bladerunner’ vibe runs through the digital veins of this futuristic action adventure, spectacularly pushing the technical limits of the latest consoles and gaming PCs. Lead protagonist Adam Jensen is a biotechnologically enhanced security specialist at the centre of an industrial conspiracy. Ultimately this leads to mind-blowing set-piece shoot out against monstrous villains.
The gameplay: You might be pleased to know that it’s not all shooting, in fact there are special rewards for completing the story without harming anyone other than the linchpin adversaries. As Adam, your approach can be stealthy or go-getting, and different routes open up accordingly.

Doom 4
The gist: Original ‘Doom’ can be considered the godfather of first-person shooting games, and was certainly genre-defining up to and including ‘Doom 3’. So with ‘Doom 4’ the gaming world, including the console guys, is rightly expecting to be shocked to the core by cleverness… and gore. As you can tell, we know next to nothing about it, however. That’s because it’s shrouded in secrecy.
The gameplay: “Gosh, that's actually an excellent question,” said id Software’s CEO in 2009. “It's not a sequel to ‘Doom 3’, but it's not a reboot either. ‘Doom 3’ was sort of a reboot. It's a little bit different than those.” Although details were promised for August this year, nothing surfaced. Ah well.

Crysis 2
The gist: The second chapter of the sci-fi series that features a man wearing a military prototype Nanosuit. This doesn’t shrink our guy down to the size of a gnat; rather it bestows upon him superhuman capabilities in a most spectacular fashion. With the original ‘Crysis’, the producers maxed out performance of PCs at the time. The same is being said of ‘Crysis 2’ for consoles too.
The gameplay: Events take place in New York City, with our super soldier tackling aliens boasting superior artificial intelligence. They’ll hunt you in organised packs, requiring great ingenuity in your use of the Nanosuit plus all available weapons and gadgets to bring them down.

The gist: The other big first-person shooter from the makers of ‘Doom’, of which hard information is scarce but it will feature driving and racing gameplay in addition to blasting. There is also indication that there will be a role-playing type experience system, applying to the development of the hero alongside his weapons and vehicles. It is set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic world.
The gameplay: Shooting stuff is id Software’s forte, but the driving sections will take their influence from the likes of ‘Burnout’ and ‘MotorStorm’. Since this is a post-apocalyptic wasteland the races are off-road affairs, most likely strewn with debris allowing for crazy stunts and improvised shortcuts.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
The gist: We admit to this being pure speculation at this stage, but come on. Just as sure as there will be a new FIFA in the autumn, a gangbusters shoot-’em-up from Activision is almost certain to arrive with military precision. When and where it’ll take place is anyone’s guess. Pick your conflict zone, and opportunity for covert soldiers with unique skill sets and tools. It’ll be one of those.
The gameplay: Community support and incremental rewards are becoming par for the course in today’s best-selling games. ‘Call of Duty’ remains hugely popular on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, and we expect it will extend the bragging-rights concept of badges, medals and trophies.

2012 cars :)

2011-11-13T18:16:00.001-05:00

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

While we've heard reports that the SRT (or SRT8, depending on whom you trust) will get as much as 500 hp from its new 6.4-liter Hemi V8, we're at least certain that the SRT is actually coming, and likely to arrive late this summer. If it's anything like the already deeply impressive Grand, the SRT8 is going to be both refined and scary fast, with a predicted eight-speed transmission and at a price (roughly $45,000) that deeply undercuts the likes of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and other performance crossovers.

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai is pulling a very neat trick with its Veloster. It's a slightly larger car inside than the Scion tC (and Mini Clubman or Honda CR-Z hybrid). Yet thanks to a very low 2,600-pound curb weight—400 pounds less than the tC— it's said to get up to 40 mpg from its directly injected, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. That would best Honda's CR-Z numbers without necessity of hybrid technology, and with the benefit of a bigger cabin. One oddity: Access to the interior is a bit quirky, with one door on the driver's side, but both front and rear doors on the passenger side. Remember that weight? Fewer doors allow a carmaker to reduce structural reinforcements, and that keeps down bulk. And a low weight allows an increase in fun factor—indeed, Hyundai is promising greater sportiness than its rivals. Can the Veloster "out-fun" a Mini? Hmm, we're not sure, but Hyundai is promising a tighter turning circle than even a base Mini Cooper and a sophisticated, buttoned-down-sounding suspension. Transmissions include Hyundai's first dual-clutch six speed (hopefully with paddles) or a six-speed manual. Pricing should be in the $20,000 range.

2011-11-12T13:48:00.001-05:00

Winter is Here

Angry Birds

2011-11-10T20:19:00.001-05:00

Angry Birds

As expected, the latest Angry Birds Seasons update is here, one week before Halloween. The Ham’O’Ween episode debuted a few days ago and is featuring 30 brand new levels for you to enjoy. But be careful, you will encounter skeletons, jack-o-lanterns and an eerie atmosphere throughout the levels. This Halloween episode marks the beginning of the game’s 2012 Seasons.

Rovio released Seasons for the first time last year, before Halloween. Since then, we have seen eight episodes based on different holidays, such as Christmas (the episode called “Season’s Greedings”), St. Patrick’s Day (“Go Green, Get Lucky”), or Easter (“Easter Eggs”).

Don’t Let Angry Birds’ Newest Cast Member’s Looks Deceive You

In addition to the new, spooky 30 levels, Rovio had another surprise for the fans: they released a new “angry bird”. This new bird, known for now as The Orange Bird, doesn’t look too dangerous at first sight, but don’t let this fool you. The pigs won’t know what hit them when this bird uses its special ability to smash their structures. To access the Orange Bird’s “angry side” you will need to aim the bird between two pig structures, let it drop, and then wait about 2 seconds for the bird to inflate into a huge orange balloon that will wipe out buildings. You can also trigger the bird’s ability by tapping the screen of your device, but as with the black bird, it work better and does more damage if you allow it to auto-inflate.
Besides the Orange Bird, Angry Birds’ Ham’O’Ween brings fans 6 achievements (iOS only), 1 hidden Golden Egg, a bonus level, plus the Mighty Eagle was released for Seasons as well. Here’s a tip, too: the black pumpkins scattered throughout the levels explode, while the pumpkins will yield 3,000 points.
You might think that this is all that Rovio has to offer for this holiday, but you’re wrong. If you are still undecided what you’re going to be this year for Halloween, then this info is sure to make you happy: the Angry Birds Halloween costumes are now on sale on Rovio’s website. If you purchase now, you will probably get the costume just in time for Trick-or-Treating. There are two different offers on their website, one allows you to purchase 3 costumes for the price of 2 (3 for $99.99), while the other offer is buy one costume, get a free plush toy.
Some fans hope for a Thanksgiving update as well, but it might be a little too soon to release another episode, thus a more realistic expectation would be Christmas. The Christmas update would be the second episode of Angry Birds Seasons 2012, and we can only hope that it’s going to be just as good as the Halloween episode.

Top Multiplayer Games.

2011-11-08T00:29:00.000-05:00

Multiplayer has given gamers a much needed break from the linear machinations of repetitive in-game AI.

Playing against the computer can be great, no doubt about it, but there's nothing quite like the satisfaction you get from humiliating friends and relatives to the point of them throwing a temper tantrum.
There are a lot of multiplayer games that were brilliant in their time. But only a few multiplayer experiences have been so unimaginably awesome, that people are still playing them today.
Without wanting to limit ourselves to a specific genre or platform, here are 11 gaming names that we think represent true multiplayer classics.
Actually, we tell a lie. You're actually getting more bang for your non-existent buck here because we think some franchises have been so damn consistent in their multiplayer offering, we thought it a crime not to mention a couple of iterations under the series name. What can we say? You deserve it.
Don't forget to give us your picks in the comments section below.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Our most recent entry, the original Modern Warfare took a welcome step forward from previous COD titles, marching away from the largely overdone WW2 scene.

Despite having an undeniably solid campaign, multiplayer was where the real party was at in COD 4.
The gameplay was simply incredible, but the sheer wealth of multiplayer options moved COD 4 into an even higher echelon. Smooth, responsive, fast-paced gameplay made for exhilarating battles online but it was Infinity Ward's smart use of XP that kept people coming back.
Supporting up to 32-player online gameplay with minimal lag. Modern Warfare was as addictive as it was epic, that's why people are still logging on to it today despite being given plenty more Call of Duty since its release. Truly a classic!

Super Smash Bros 64

A crossover of several Nintendo franchises featuring character's from such titles as Mario, Zelda, Kirby and F-Zero, Super Smash Bros is simply bonkers.

With special weapons ranging from magic stars to baseball bats and stages that are massive death traps waiting to strike, How could it not be?
Luckily the aim of the game is simple enough; beat up your competitors until they have a high enough damage percentage to be booted off the screen. If you're the last man standing, you win.
Taking control of some of Nintendo's most beloved characters is a blast. Watching Mario beat the crap out of Luigi just doesn't grow old and there no better feeling than Falcon punching a dearly loved mate into the next world.
Essentially Super Smash Bros is everything a multiplayer game should be and Smash Bros 64 is the series' peak for our money; action-packed but simple, well balanced, highly enjoyable and immensely playable. A true classic.

Counter-Strike

A mod of Valve's Half-Life, Counter-Strike is an outstanding game, another that is still being played today despite its age.

Counter-Strike divides players into teams of terrorists and counter-terrorists. Depending on your respective class, the game modes include assassinating/protecting a VIP, planting/defusing a bomb, liberating/holding hostages and escaping from/guarding an area.
The great thing about the game is that once you're dead, you're out. This makes for some really tense multiplayer gameplay that's quite unlike most other FPS titles.

Safe House is an upcoming action thriller movie directed by Daniel Espinosa based on a script written by David Guggenheim (the script sparked a bidding war, and was finally purchased by Universal). The film is set to star Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington and Tim McGraw. The release date is tentatively scheduled for February 10, 2012.

2011-11-04T16:01:00.000-04:00

coming soon :) Safe House is an upcoming action thriller movie directed by Daniel Espinosa based on a script written by David Guggenheim (the script sparked a bidding war, and was finally purchased by Universal). The film is set to star Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington and Tim McGraw. The release date is tentatively scheduled for February 10, 2012.
Plot:
"Set in South America, Safe House follows a young U.S. intelligence agent (Ryan Reynolds) who must go on the run with a newly arrived prisoner (Denzel Washington) after his titular safe house comes under attack."

With Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington and Tim McGraw on board, the movie Safe House can boast a really interesting cast. I'm quite impatient to see how it will turn out.

Top 10 Cell Phones

2011-11-02T06:15:00.001-04:00

10 best smartphones available

	1.Samsung Epic Touch 4G The slim and speedy Samsung Epic Touch 4G is excellent for gaming, Web browsing and watching video, but the plasticky design feels a bit on the cheap side.
	2.HTC Evo 3D Uneven call quality doesn't stop the Evo 3D from being the best phone currently available on Sprint.
	3.HTC Sensation 4G The Sensation delights with a gorgeous display, a beautiful design, and dual-core power, but possible “death grip” issues are worrisome.
	4.T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide The MyTouch 4G Slide has one of the best cameras we've ever tested--and the rest of the phone is pretty amazing as well.
	5.Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile) Like the rest of the Galaxy S II series, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile is one of the best phones currently available, hands down.

	6.Apple iPhone 4S 16GB (AT&T) The iPhone 4S might not be the most exciting update, but the improved camera, faster performance and the addition of Siri make it a top-ranking smartphone.
	7.HTC ThunderBolt The well-appointed ThunderBolt is the phone to buy if you want to see what 4G can do.
	8.Motorola Droid Bionic The long-awaited Droid Bionic is blazing fast and has a slew of great entertainment and business features, but the high price might make it a hard sell.
	9.T-Mobile G2x (with Google) The T-Mobile G2X is a no-frills powerhouse that excels at gaming, multitasking and video.
	10.Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T) The Samsung Galaxy S II pretty much has it all: a dual-core processor, HSPA+ speeds and a gorgeous display. But a current security flaw with the lock screen causes some concern.

So if you don't know where to go for christmas vacation

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So if you don't know where to go for christmas vacation
Ten Popular Christmas Destinations

Caribbean Islands
Caribbean Islands is undoubtedly one of the best places to go for Christmas. The destination boasts of having 2500 mile-long chain of islands, in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea and some of the best beaches of the world. Celebrating Christmas in Caribbean will surely be an experience for the lifetime.

Goa (India)
Do you want the best of sun, sand, sea and sumptuous sea food? You get all this and more at one of the hottest destinations in India - the state of Goa. The small state is a mesmerizing blend of modern life and historical legacy that is sure to give you a high on Christmas. Go to Goa and let loose all your tensions of everyday life!

Holland
Situated in Netherlands, Holland is a beautiful place that boasts of rustic lifestyle, which is blended with the chic urban living of the local people. Large fields of colorful tulips, picturesque countryside, huge farm lands, etc. make Holland very peaceful and ideal to spend a cozy Christmas with your family.

Las Vegas
Las Vegas offers its tourists the best of everything that is needed to have a memorable Christmas vacation. With almost everything being larger than life, your Christmas is sure to be an event in itself, if you spend the vacation in Las Vegas. This trait makes it one of the top ten destinations for Christmas.

New York
The Times Square at New York is one of the favorite places of tourists, to be on the wonderful occasion of Christmas. You would get to party literally every minute of life, when you are in New York. In fact, touring the busy streets of New York is one of the best ways to spend Christmas and do a lot of shopping.

New Zealand
The beautiful country of New Zealand is located in the Pacific Ocean. The country comprises several small islands, thereby offering its tourists entirely a different experience during the holiday season of Christmas. It is the best place to relax and welcome Christmas with a relaxed attitude.

Paris The city of lights, Paris, is the ultimate destination to be with your beloved, for Christmas. Sip French wine as you relax under the night sky lit with fireworks and city lights and have a memorable time in Paris! You can shop for almost anything under the sun, in the markets of Paris. The destination would be a visual treat for the urbane lot.

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is beautifully decorated on the festive occasion of Christmas. The celebrations of Christmas are marked by extravagant fairs and parades along the streets of this ethnic place. Women, men and children actively participate in the celebrations of the festival, which makes it one of the best destinations to celebrate the festival.

Rome
Rome offers traditional Christmas celebrations to its visitors. The churches are beautifully decorated during the festive season. Special prayers are offered at the churches, to mark the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. If you want to celebrate Christmas in genuinely religious way, then set your trail towards Rome, the capital city of the European nation of Italy.

Sydney
During the festive season of Christmas, Sydney, the largest city in Australia, offers its visitors, superb beaches, amazing countryside, beautiful Christmas decorations and delicious food. It is a great place to be, if you want to a rocking and pulsating Christmas.

World’s 50 Safest Banks 2011

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World’s 50 Safest Banks 2011
1	KfW (Germany)	26	Credit Suisse (Switzerland)
2	Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC) (France)	27	Nordea (Sweden)
3	Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten (Netherlands)	28	Caja de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona (Spain)
4	Zuercher Kantonalbank (Switzerland)	29	Svenska Handelsbanken (Sweden)
5	Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (Germany)	30	BNY Mellon (United States)
6	Rabobank Group (Netherlands)	31	Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (Singapore)
7	Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank (Germany)	32	United Overseas Bank (Singapore)
8	Nederlandse Waterschapsbank (Netherlands)	33	Pohjola Bank (Finland)
9	NRW.Bank (Germany)	34	Barclays Bank (United Kingdom)
10	Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)	35	Intesa Sanpaolo (Italy)
11	National Australia Bank (Australia)	36	Bank of Montreal (Canada)
12	Westpac Banking Corporation (Australia)	37	CIBC (Canada)
13	Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia)	38	National Bank Of Kuwait (Kuwait)
14	Banco Santander (Spain)	39	Deutsche Bank (Germany)
15	Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada)	40	JPMorgan Chase (United States)
16	Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (Australia)	41	Société Générale (France)
17	ASB Bank (New Zealand)	42	Wells Fargo (United States)
18	BNP Paribas (France)	43	Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel (BFCM) (France)
19	HSBC Holdings (United Kingdom)	44	Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany)
20	Credit Agricole (France)	45	Credit Industriel et Commercial (CIC) (France)
21	Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) (Spain)	46	Nationwide Building Society (United Kingdom)
22	Scotiabank (Canada)	47	U.S. Bancorp (United States)
23	DBS Bank (Singapore)	48	Shizuoka Bank (Japan)
24	Banco Espanol de Credito S.A. (Banesto) (Spain)	49	Northern Trust (United States)
25	Caisse centrale Desjardins (Canada)	50	National Bank of Abu Dhabi (UAE)

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