Have you already ordered one? The iPad buzz is continuing to grow the way the iPod and iPhone did in the beginning.  Apple has the magic elixir and puts it in every product release.  Here is a quick overview of a few of the top features that make the iPad worth of the buzz.  We will also cover a few concerns that you want to know about before you purchase one.  Will the apps be similar to the Best iPhone Apps?  That will make the experience much more enjoyable if it works out very similar.  Let’s get started:

·         iBooks -  This appears to be one of the hottest new categories for portable devices.  The Kindle started the fever and the iPad intends to keep the trend going.  The ability to read your favorite book or magazine on a high resolution screen is very appealing.

·         Photo Albums – The downside is that the iPad will have no camera.  Many will still enjoy the larger screen to show off their pictures of the family, pets and vacations. 

·         Battery Life – The larger device claims to have up to 10 hours of battery life.  This is great for entertainment on long trips.  Play games, read books and much more with your 10 hours of up time.

·         Wireless Connectivity - Options for Wi-Fi and/or 3G from AT&T will allow you to select a method that keeps you connected and downloading new content.

·         Digital Editions of your favorite newspaper – Contribute to the green movement by canceling your paper subscription and signing up for the digital version.  Flip pages and connect with links for more information.

·         Very Portable – About a half an inch thick and smaller than normal notebook paper, the iPad is easy to carry with you almost everywhere.  The bigger concern is remembering that you have it with you and not to drop or break it.

·         Apps, Apps, Apps – Over 100,000 iPhone Apps  will work on the iPad.  This will keep the tech fans busy for a while. 

·         Movies, TV Shows and YouTube – What more do you need?  Many will buy it just to watch movies and TV shows.

The Apple iPad is a cool new device that will be the topic of conversation when your friend shows up with one at lunch to show it off.  Remind your friend that no one likes a show off as long as that person is not you.

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Going to the emergency room is not fun for anyone, especially a man.  Men tend to believe that they can wrap a little duct tape on it and it will be OK.  So if you picked up one of our Best Outdoor Sports Gifts and things did not go well, then a quick trip the ER may be in order.  Here are a few statistics to take into consideration about the average man’s trip to the hospital:

·         Length of Average Hospital Stay – 5 Days (Maybe duct tape is better)

·         Number of hospital bills that contain errors – 4 in 5 

·         Average waiting time in an Emergency Room – 56 minutes

·         Percentage of men who would rather have an attractive nurse than a competent doctor: 21%

·         Odds that you will not make it out alive: 1 in 140 ( Maybe we should all be a little paranoid)

So take a little better care of yourself and avoid the ER so that we do not become a statistic. 

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Need to have the latest tech gear?  Every year all of the leading communication technology companies gather in Las Vegas to show off their newest toys.  CTIA is so cool that the CEO is Steve Largent, a NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and former Senator.  So if you are looking for the Best New Android Phones or the Best New Blackberry Phones, then CTIA is your place to be.  Here are a few of the biggest products to come out of CTIA:

·         HTC EVO – Sprint’s first phone to operate on 4G WiMax network on the Android platform

·         Samsung’s Galaxy S – 4 inch screen running Android 2.1

·         HD2  from HTC – T-Mobile’s Windows Mobile 6.5 phone with a new user interface

The HTC EVO is reported to be able to be a mobile WiFi HotSpot for up to five of your closest friends. That is impressive.  CTIA seemed to focus on speed, widgets and user interface.  Too bad most phones require a two year contract for the best price. 

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Some are for, some are against, most are confused.  In an article on CNN, they attempt to clarify a few key points about the Health Care Reform bill.  More articles can be found our list of the Best News Blogs.  But first let’s take a moment to review the Health Care Reform bill and this list of things to know:

• Young people can remain on parents' insurance until age 26
• Health care reform legislation has some benefits, but also disadvantages, for seniors

·         If you don't get insurance from your employer, that might change

·         Health insurance companies can't discriminate against you because you have a pre-existing condition.

·         The health care reform legislation has some benefits for senior citizens, but it might have some disadvantages as well.

Still more to learn but at least this is a start – check out more from the article at CNN

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Which Senators are securing money for pet projects in their states? The non-partisan group Taxpayers for Common Sense  tracks spending activities of the elected officials in government.  This list provides the top Senators and the millions of dollars in earmarks (An earmark is an allocation of funds for projects in an elected officials home state and is typically buried in legislation) for their state over the past year. So help fund all the pet projects by filing early with this list of the Best Free Online Tax Services.

   How do West Virginia & Hawaii top the list with so little population? 

·         Robert Byrd (D – WV) - $251.2M

·         Daniel Inouye (D-HI) - $205M

·         Thad Cochran (R – MI)- $102.4M

·         Richard Shelby  (R – AL) - $100.6M

·         Kit Bond (R – MO) - $95.3M

·         Harry Reid (D – NV) - $91.3M

·         Tom Harkin (D – IA) - $66.6M

·         Bob Bennet (R-UT) - $58.9M

·         Patrick Leahy (D – VT) - $57.3M

So whatever your political preference, realize that there are many on both sides that have no issue finding ways to spend your tax dollars without any scrutiny by any governing body. 

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The recent eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland has caused quite a stir and injected a little paranoia.  The concern is that if the Katla volcano in Iceland erupts that it will create a global cooling that has significant effects in the United States.  Volcanic ash in the stratosphere can reduce global temperatures by several degrees.  So pack your bags and book your travel one of the Top Travel Websites and check out some of the world’s most active volcanoes:

• Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy – Erupting periodically for over 2,000 years
• Stromboli, Sicily, Italy – Over 700 people call this volcanic island home
• Mt. Yasur, Tanna Island, Vanatu – Popular tourist destination in the Pacific
• Kilauea, Hawaii – Erupting steadily for 25 years in paradise
• Mount Merapi, Indonesia – Spews smoke over 300 days a year

Mother nature is always full of surprises – Hot Stuff!

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It may be a shallow plot but it does appear to be funny.  So before we place this movie on our list of the Best Worst Movies, let’s learn a little about the somewhat magical Hot Tub Time Machine.  Please do not try this at home. 

·         When the characters go back to 1986, they look like they did in 1986 

·         Chevy Chase is a Hot Tub Maintenance man in the film

·         4 Guys realize that 1986 was not that cool

·         Red Bull & Vodka contribute to 4 men in the same hot tub (Not recommended)

·         Red Band Trailer for Hot Tub Time Machine

So take a trip back to 1986, when hair bands were in full swing and Top Gun was the hottest movie.

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Everybody loves the outlet mall.  Deals on name brand clothes are too good to pass up …. Or are they?  Retailers are savvy and know how to get you to spend your hard earned money.  Before you go outlet shopping, check out these tips and also do a little comparison shopping at the Best Websites for Bargain Shopping. Things to consider:

·         Some of the products are constructed with lower quality materials – Confirmed by a leading consumer magazine

·         Select lines are made for Outlet mall stores – May or may not be the A list offering

·         Know the real price outside of the Outlet Mall – Make sure the deal is a good deal.

Bonus Tip:  The clearance section typically does have the best deals (but still apply the previously mentioned tips before buying)

So shop smart, buy only what you need ,and if in doubt, walk away.

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Need to freshen up your music collection? Here is a list of the hottest new bands on the scene.  Some of the older characters are also sprinkled in the list.  One of the biggest surprises is a group that is a few decades old getting back in the game.  So load up your MP3 player with new songs from this list of the Top Music Albums of 2010 from these artists:

·         Lady Antebellum – This country music trio is one of the hottest new bands

·         Vampire Weekend – Indie rock band out of NYC has a large following

·         Justin Bieber – Started on YouTube and is now a tween sensation

·         Black Eyed  Peas – They have become a hit machine with The E.N.D.

·         Lady GaGa – Her second album “The Fame Monster” cemented her as a pop icon

So check out these artists to keep up with what’s hot in 2010.

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Not sure who he is? Through the power of YouTube, Justin Beiber has made a name for himself with a few extremely popular video’s.   Mr. Beiber is always one of the hottest topics or trends on the Top Ranked Social Networking Websites. So here are a few things to know about Justin Bieber and his rise to fame:

·         Claims to be self taught to play drums, piano and guitar

·         Mother started posting his video’s on YouTube so that family can view school performances

·         He covered songs by Usher, Chris Brown and Stevie Wonder

·         Justin Beiber and his mom moved to Atlanta, from Canada, to record his album My World

·         He performed at the Christmas in Washington performance at the White House for President Barack Obama

So now you know why this young man is latest craze and considered one of the Hottest YouTube stars of all time. 

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