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Best of Whitney Houston Songs

Today there is good news and bad news. The bad news: Whitney Houston dies at the young age of 48. The good news if there is anything possible from such a horrible event is that people might talk about the negative stuff surrounding her life but the good is that she leaves behind a voice the world can always appreciate. It is because of this we will celebrate the life and remember the Best of Whitney Houston by sharing her music.

Her music has influenced and affected so many lives that when people will think of Whitney Houston they will eventually forget about her troubled past with drug abuse and they will remember her music. The world could use more of her music but she simply left the best behind and her powerful voice is something that nobody knows will ever be found again. There simply wasn't anything like it. 

 

Whitney Houston has sold 55 million albums worldwide. She has also won the most awards by a female act collecting 415 awards and surely she will get a few more after.

RIP Whitney Houston!

Whitney Houston dies

Breaking news as Whitney Houston is dead. She had a lot fans around the world and used to be a super star. Unfortunately she died of overdose and all you can say is she definitely picked the wrong guy in Bobby Brown. 

It is a really sad way for her to leave us but at least she will always be remembered for her singing and she leaves behind a lot of beautiful songs. In a short period of time people will forget the sad way in which she left and all her personal problems. Whitney Houston is someone everyone can forgive.

Read our Best of Whitney Houston songs tribute showcasing a few of her songs that show how powerful and moving her voice is. Her lovely voice will always inspire and move people.

Rest in Peace Whitney. We will always love you!

Storied drug problems

Whitney was long rumored to have many drug problems including cocaine. She never seemed like the type of girl that could ever do such a thing.

Worst Super Bowl commercials ever

Sometimes the Super Bowl brings out the worst in TV. Either commercials are funny and worth talking about or they fall into the category of worst Super Bowl commercials ever. This year there were some horrible commercials and we also have some ones in the past that were very uninspiring and if anything made you want to hate the brand even more.  Most companies lose money on these ad sports because they pay a lot of money and rarely do they get the ROI they are hoping for. 

Welcome to the 2012 official worst shittiest super bowl ad and possibly of all time. 

 

Honda make great cars but they tried to revive a cult classic movie Ferris Bueller's day off and do a remake. Well the humor is just very bland and not very inspiring at all. It turns so cheesy that you notice that the commercial is really an ad and it is too much of a shill for Honda. Yes that is the purpose of the commercial but a good commercial makes you enjoy it and to respect the brand. Super Bowl commercial fail!

Stay tuned in as we add more commercials after the Super Bowl half time. 

Superbowl Betting Preview

The SuperBowl is on Feb 5th and it is a rematch of the SuperBowl 4 years ago featuring the New England Patriots versus the New York Giants. This SuperBowl is going to be the most bet on football event of all time. 

Years ago online sportsbooks took a serious beating when it came to betting on the event. The New England Patriots were given 13.5 points by the bookmakers which for some sharp bettors it was a nice spread offered. The Patriots went into that game undefeated while the Giants struggled to get into the playoffs but went in on a hot streak while the Pats nearly lost a few games and looked like they were about to eventually lose one. 

The final result was shocking and we have one video that sums up everything that happened in that game. The public felt that the Patriots were too dominating in the season and against Eli Manning, an unproven quarterback, that the Giants really had no chance. Beating the spread was a double payout and the win was about 4 to 5 times payout as well with maybe a 10% or 20% profit if you bet on New England. 

 

 

The best play of the game?

Tyree catches a pass on his helmet with maximum coverage and Eli Manning was nearly sacked. Leading up to that play he nearly was picked up a few times and nearly fumbled as well. Many thought that Tom Brady was too strong of a QB while Eli was destined to a career in the shadows of his brother Peyton Manning. 

The good news is for US players who want to bet on the game there are many bonuses at Intertops available. They also have a $200 free bet if you wager $1000 from now until Feb 5th.

Bet on Tim Tebow vs New England and betting tips

Let the haters hate all they want. If you have been betting on the Denver Broncos when Tim Tebow has been the starting quarterback you have probably accumulated a lot of money this year. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers the Broncos were underdogs on paper. However Tebow has been winning games and the Steelers went into that game beaten up but still a quality football team none the less.

To date betting on Tim Tebow has been money in the bank. Against the experienced Tom Brady and the New England Patriots the odds are more against them but it will make any bets on Tim Tebow more interesting as he is pulling in more fans every week and more believers.

Bet on Tim Tebow & betting tips

Various sportsbooks have different prices on the game and as the game approaches this will change quickly. 

At Intertops sportsbook they have the Broncos and Patriots listed as the following:

Broncos 6.50
Patriots 1.13 

Broncos (+13.5) 1.91
Patriots (-13.5) 1.91

Bet $100 on the Broncos for the win and you can win $650! This is a great price on a team that maybe isn't the favorite but if you believe Tebow is the real deal then this price is a steal. Another good bet is covering the spread of 13.5 points for the Broncos

Tebow vs Brady

What a great matchup, the most popular NFL player today is Tim Tebow going up against one of the most accomplished and respected quarterbacks of all time in Tom Brady.  

Canada Russia semifinal matchup World Junior Hockey 2012

Canada takes on another enemy in team Russia in the semifinal game with the winner playing for Gold and the losers playing for bronze. The other semi game is Sweden versus Finland and no matter who ends up in the final it will be 2 strong teams that deserve it and it should be very entertaining hockey.

Canada has made it to the gold medal game many times and has nearly put together a string of 10 straight gold medal games in the last 10 years while winning 5. Last year Canada lost the gold to the Russians in the 3rd period. Canada was up 3-0 after 2 periods then the wheels just fell off and the Russians poured it on to score 5 third period goals and shock the Canadian fans as the team played perfectly up until that last period.

Hopefully we dont see a repeat of the 1987 Canada Russia brawl.

 

NBA is back & tipster advice

The NBA is finally back although the season would be far more exciting if Mark Cuban and David Stern didn't fuck up the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers. It is nice to have the NBA back to bet on but people have to wonder if it is time for David Stern to exit the league as commissioner.

NBA is Back

The teams everyone will be talking about for the 2012 season will be the new look LA Clippers, an even strong Dallas Mavericks, a matured and stronger Chicago Bulls, the useless Miami Hate (Heat) and the weakened LA Lakers. The Lakers were supposed to be one of 4 super teams but Mark Cuban and David Stern teamed up to void the trade and steal Lamar Odom for next to nothing, well done boys. At least the LA Clippers will make for an entertaining season.

Tipster Advice

I have recently been looking for NBA tipsters with a proven track record so I can try to make some extra money this season. I used to visit a few sites that had free tips but their track records were not the best. So I found a few NBA tipsters that charge money for their tips and the costs were all over the place. I had to ask friends which ones they use and I have at least one worth recommending. If you know of a good tipster please submit a comment. 

NBAtips.net

2010/2011 record: 238-187
$40 season pass or
$12/month payable by Paypal.

They have computer generated tips and a consistent record of winning. I don't really like the WNBA but my friends have used their picks and made good money. Personally I'd rather bet on games I like to watch and can find.  

There are other tipsters like docsports but it costs $29/day which I can't really expect to dish out this kind of money on a daily basis! 

You can become a member through this page:

http://www.nbatips.net/my-membership-options-page/

In the new year we'll be posting some NHL and NFL betting tips followed by NCAA basketball, yes March Madness!

Happy New Year and wish that you make the most money yet. 

Top 7 News Stories of 2011

Top 7 News Stories of 2011

This year has been full of top news stories. They have made the headlines because they were either shocking, sad or made the history books. Top news stories keep people interested, draws us in and gives America something to discuss. Without news, our lives would be boring and we would be unaware of what is going on in our world. Continue reading to recap the top seven news stories that had an impact on America.

Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami

In March of 2011 tragedy struck Japan in the form of a series of natural disasters. The earthquake caused so much damage and killed many of Japan’s people. Then a tsunami hit and caused more death and devastation. People all around felt for Japan and did all that they could to help.

Osama Bin Laden Killing

The then al-Qaeda leader was killed in Pakistan on May 2, 2011. Bin Laden led the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade center that killed many people and affected America. Operation Neptune spear was ordered by President Obama. During Operation Neptune Spear, the CIA and Navy SEALs raided Bin Laden compound and buried his body at sea.

The Death of Steve Jobs

The death of Apple chief Steve Jobs was a top news story of the year. The mastermind behind Apples top products such as the iPhone and iPad lost his fight with pancreatic cancer at age 56. He died peacefully and was surrounded by his family before his passing. Many were shocked by his passing but continue to remember him as a brilliant innovator who made a positive impact on the world.

The Debt Ceiling Crisis

The debate causing debt ceiling crisis was a major financial crisis in the United States. The debt ceiling was in crisis but nothing was being done about it. Eventually a deal was reached. The deal raised the debt ceiling and future government spending will be reduced. Some agreed with the decision but future debates about this issue are expected to occur in the future.

New York Legalizes Same Sex Marriage

With the encouragement of Gov. Andrew Cuomo lawmakers decided to pass the law allowing same sex couples to get married. This issue is present in several states and is not going away. When New York took this step, gay individuals all across the world were ecstatic. Although this was a happy moment for some, others such as antigay groups were not happy about the decision.

Gabrielle Gifford Shooting

Gabrielle Gifford’s shooting was the headline for all the news stations as well as the papers. An assailant opened fire outside a grocery store in Arizona. It was an assassination attempt that left the congressional representative in critical condition and killed six innocent bystanders. Thirteen others were wounded.

The Royal Wedding

Everyone was watching when Prince William married his long time love Kate Middleton. The wedding made the headlines for weeks and the broadcasted ceremony was beautiful. Everyone was watching when William and Kate became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

European Debt Problems Continue to Fester

European Debt Problems Continue to Fester

Stock markets around the world have been held hostage in recent months over the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe, fearing that a disjointed European Union will fail to unite to stop the bleeding before a cascade of defaults and bankruptcies threaten to take down the entire world economic system.

The focus of this entire crisis has centered around Greece, where ballooning budget deficits have threatened to bankrupt the nation. As investors began to question the ability of the Greek government to pay off its obligations, interest rates skyrocketed, thereby burdening Greece with ever higher interest payments.

It soon became apparent that Greece was not going to be able to survive under the burdensome debt load. Even worse, the worries concerning Greece were spreading to other nations in southern Europe, especially in Italy where rising budge tensions eventually forced out their former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi.

With fears of contagion quickly developing, the European Union has attempted to wall off Greece from the rest of Europe in the hopes of stopping a crisis before it spirals out of control. However, this has been much easier said than done. The more stable European nations, especially Germany and France, have been squabbling about the logistics of a bailout and the amount of money needed to properly fix the problem.

Although the European Union created the European Financial Stability Facility to address this problem, there are still fears among many economist and government leaders that the various European countries have not adequately funded it.

Much of the debate is spent trying to figure out how the pain will be distributed among the various interested parties. Countries like Germany want the debt-ridden countries to adopt tougher austerity measures in order to reduce budget deficits, but countries like Greece are reluctant to reduce spending at a time when their economy is have a difficult time recovering from a recession.

Alternatively, Greece wants their bondholders to take a bigger haircut, meaning they would get a smaller return than previously expected. Indeed, private bondholders, including many European banks, have already accepted a 50 percent haircut on their holdings. However, it remains to be determined whether it will be enough.

Business Android Apps

If you have an android phone you'll want to check out some cool apps in the android market place. Just go to the category of Business and you'll see a screen showing Top Paid and Top Free apps.

Starting with Top Free Apps

Documents to Go: Helps you carry all your excel and word documents. You will want to upgrade to the paid version for full functionality.

OpenOffice: If you don't like Microsoft you can use openoffice documents which is free. The only downside is you cannot open docx or xlsx files which you need Microsofts version. Most people don't use this anyways.

Box: This is a cool cloud storage hosting program. Great for working with clients. Also if you need clients to upload large files to you and don't want to do it through email use Box, also known as box.net and get the job done the best way.

Skype: You need this for your tablet or mobile phones. Important for messaging, video conferencing and screensharing.

Facebook: Great business app as long as you don't waste time on facebook. Also great app to use for conferences when all else fails.

LinkedIn: Another must have app for business men. This is also a useful messaging service.

Astrid Tasks: Get your tasks done with this app. The only downside is this app is too dark, on the upside maybe it saves more power.

Remember the Milk: Same thing as Astrid just different company for doing the same thing, marking down your to do lists and getting things done, as in GTD. This app is far easier on the eyes but they used to charge money to make it useful but they have since gone back on their deal so you can still use it functionally for free.

Looking for more android apps?

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