Which of the Top 10 movies of 2010 according to the Academy will be winner of the Oscar for Best Picture?  As usual, many were not popular favorites but there are several excellent films in this list of the 10 best movies of the 2010. The story of Facebook  was fairly popular.  How many have you seen?  

·        Black Swan

·        The Fighter

·        Inception

·        The Kids Are All Right

·        The Kings Speech

·        127 Hours

·        The Social Network

·        Toy Story 3

·        True Grit

·        Winter's Bone

Which do you believe should be considered the best film of 2010?

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Are you rude to your neighbors and visitors to your fair city?  You may be more obnoxious than you think if live in of the Top 10 rudest cities in the United States.  So the next time you visit the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, realize that you are in the Top 10 rudest cities according to Travel and Leisure magazine.

Here are the Top 10 Rudest Cities in the United States:

1.     Los Angeles – Wouldn’t you be upset if you lived here?

2.     New York City – They are not rude, they just don’t see you

3.     Philadelphia – The city of brotherly love?

4.     Miami – A melting pot of culture and displaced New Yorkers

5.      Washington DC – A city known for deceit

6.     Boston – If the Red Sox don’t win, they can be a bit persnickety

7.     Baltimore – The dirty little brother of DC

8.     Las Vegas – No cash, No Friends – Welcome to Vegas

9.     Orlando – How would like to host millions of Amusement parks

10.  Dallas – A concrete jungle will take its toll on anyone

Which city ranks #1 as your most rude city in the United States? 

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How did your investments do in 2010? If you invested in one of these Top 10 performing funds of 2010, you should have at least had one very bright spot.  If you are looking for advice and a few tips for 2011, here is a list of financial websites for great tips.  Many say you cannot chase performance but maybe you can learn from the past on this Top 10 list of top performing funds.

Where will you put your investment funds in 2011?

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Are you addicted to Facebook? No, not you. Are you logged on right now?  Thought so. 

This is an outstanding info graphic on the worldwide obsession with Facebook. Enjoy.

Do you use a tool to manage Facebook?

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Do you think TCU could have beaten Auburn in the BCS National Championship game?  Both ended the season undefeated as Auburn defeated Oregon.  We will never know due to the inflexible BCS.  The championship was exciting and was determined by the best college football teams.   But we will always wonder about TCU.  Here are the final USA Today Top 10 rankings of the 2010 season.

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Do you own one of the Top 10 cars of the past decade? At the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, a select group of journalists select the top car from the following finalists: Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf.  The recent surge in hybrid and electric cars is starting to monopolize the headlines.

 Here are the Top 10 Cars of the Last Decade:

2011 – Chevrolet Volt

2010 – Ford Fusion Hybrid

2009 – Hyundai Genesis

2008 – Chevrolet Malibu

2007 – Saturn Aura

2006 – Honda Civic

2005 – Chrysler 300

2004 – Toyota Prius

2003 – Mini Cooper

2002 – Nissan Altima

2001 – Chrysler PT Cruiser

2000 – Ford Focus

Which of these will be the next long term dud like the Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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Are you thinking about how to kick start your new year with a few resolutions?  According to several surveys and even a government website, we have compiled a list of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for you to consider. Whether you want to take a life changing trip or are going to exercise your way to great abs, the best way to achieve a goal is to make it specific and measurable and then tell all your friends.  Peer pressure is also good for support of your New Year’s resolutions.

Here are the most popular New Year’s resolutions:

·        Lose Weight

·        Quit Smoking

·        Drink less alcohol

·        Get a better education

·        Find a better job

·        Reduce and manage debt

·        Save more money

·        Take a vacation or trip

·        Volunteer to help others

·        Reduce, reuse, and recycle

Many of our New Year’s resolutions fall into one of these categories.  What will be your primary New Year’s resolution?

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