Top 10 Best American TV Series in 2011 – [Serials]

10. Grimm

Imagine being out in the woods and searching for answers of a murder that died in a questionable way of death. As you are trying to get the pieces together one by one, you find out that what you are dealing with is way beyond your imagination. You are in pursuit of a suspect that is not part of the usual preference.

9. Homeland

The story centers with a Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody who has came home from Iraq, eight years after missing from his mission. His return may be a remarkable feat for his countrymen, however, a particular member of the CIA, Carrie Anderson, sees him as someone different. He may be turned into a spy that holds the key to attack the US at its weakest.

8. Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza

You may have seen “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show”, and wondered how those singer comedian contestants have fared with silly sketches, and the unique and rad improvised games. Yep, it is all about the team helping aspiring contestants improve in their skills and craft while being loaded with lots of stuff to laugh about.

7. The Confession

Try to imagine a scene where a hit man meets with a priest and both discusses the immensity of good and evil, and sharing the matter inside a confessional. The hit man exercises his judgment in deciding who or who not to kill. He still has compassion. However, the series becomes darker and more intriguing when the priest talks inside the confession box and mention some things that you are not expecting.

6. The Booth at the End

“How far would you go to get what you want?” You may have heard this question once or twice in your lifetime, running your imagination and thinking of the things you desire and dream to have. In this series, different characters get to speak with the man at the booth, located at the end of the diner, in a wish for them to have what they want, on one condition. They need to update him of what is happening with his or her life.

5. Suits

Being an attorney at law takes more than just intellect, but mastery of the law and its principles and applications. However, for Mike Ross who has an eidetic memory, it is all possible for him, even if he did not have any college degrees for law. Yup, his level of knowledge can be compared to that of a Harvard graduate that he gets away by faking it.

4. Wild Kratts

Who says adults rule the airwaves. Kids also have the chance to watch a top rating US cartoon TV series, Wild Kratts, inspired by real Kratt characters, Martin and Chris.

3. Swamp Wars

Animal Planet has documented a series about an elite team of firefighters and paramedics, responding to different kind of emergencies in Miami. What makes the war worse is that it involves snakes and other reptiles causing demise to residents.

2. Caribe Road

When a mission goes wrong, you have to quit and have a new life to start over. However, for Mark Caribe, his life may not be as pleasant as it will be, because the President of the United States has requested him to be the commander of an elite combat unit. He gets back into the old life as this may be the key to meet his kidnapped daughter again.

1. Game of Thrones

Just like in the old days of knights, swords, king, and queens, the seat of power is what’s ruling all about. Once they have conquered a land and take on the throne, they become victor of their own dominion. And if you think that this is all just a game, then think again as it takes lives and reputation.

Top 10 Best Halloween Parties in New York City – 2011

10. Fright Night at Electric Beach

Attractive lights, tempting music beats, and an evening of fright; spending a night at the Electric Beach is perfect for a Halloween with a different light. With the event held at the Santos Party House, expect to have a private party time with friends and burning the dance floor.

9. Raise Some Hell at Carlton Hotel

As the evening gets cold, the party gets hotter as the Halloween celebration at the Carlton Hotel would raise some hell in its attendees. Millesime, the hotel’s chic restaurant, opens its Vodka bar to fuel the burning fire in each person who looks forward for a steamy, fiery night of dancing and clubbing.

8. Masquerade Ball at Capitale

On its 10^th year, the Capitale Annual Masquerade Ball for Halloween 2011 is celebrating the event with wonderful sounds from notable DJs like DJ Price, DJ Sinatra, DJ DL, and DJ Phresh. Haunted haute couture style and vampire costumes are recommended in this venue. Music of hip-hop, dance, disco, rock, and 80s classics are enjoyed in a 65-foot Grand Venetian Ballroom. You can see stars like Heidi Klum, Jay Z, and Sean Diddy Combs attend the party.

7. Halloween on Mars

At daytime, this location is a safe place for kids to enjoy the out-of-this-world experience. But on October 29, 2011, Mars 2112 transforms into a 15,000sf venue of outer space horror that is only available on one location all over NYC. As the idea is unique and intriguing, you are attracted to attend this venue for fun.

6. Ha11oween at Espace

When you look for a party space in style this Halloween, celebrating at Espace is your great avenue. Included as one of the best locations in magazines like Page Six, Style, and Gotham, scare and seduction is all over the dance floor, in sleek and contemporary style that you cannot just pass up or take for granted.

5. Halloween Playboy Mansion

The party begins as early as October 29, starting at 9pm. As the name suggests, this is the place if you are looking for spending some time with next-door babes in bunny suits, pantyhose, and other mind-blowing costumes. It will be held in Bowlmor, where the four storey building is converted into a high part venue full of beats, drinks, and girls.

4. Unlock the Door to the Underworld at Room Service

This is one room service that brings you to the underworld, a place where you can experience a mix of heaven and hell. Drinks that will raise your spirit, sounds that can move your body, and movement that can blow your mind will keep you hanging.

3. Spellbinding Penthouse Spooktacular above Manhattan

When we are talking about Halloween celebrations, the night is high and sky is the limit. Feel the rush of the scary air as you spend the event at the penthouse above the streets of Manhattan, 16 stories high. XVI has staff and personnel that can concoct the best combination and mixture of spirits. Enjoy the view of the Hudson River while hearing great music from visitor DJs.

2. Webster Hell

As one of the few venues to celebrate the Halloween event at October 31, Webster Hall presents its halls for the Halloween Parade Afterparty, a perfect way to end the celebration. The hall changes into a 4-storey high mausoleum, where the best party is done. Be prepared to dress your scariest as you may take home over $5,000.

1. Hell to Redemption

Who says that Hell is only experienced way down under? In NYC, Hell is experienced at one of the most iconic and highest buildings ever created. The Empire State Building is hosting a Halloween event where scary vampires and other ghoulish creatures dance the night away with drinks and pulsating beats from DJ Tommy Virtue.

Top 10 Guinness World Records In 2011 – 2012

10. Fastest Wedding Chapels in the World

No other bride can forget her wedding experience, especially if you are in a hurry to have the most important person in your life to be wedded to you. Thanks to the invention made by Reverent Darrell Best who has converted his fire truck into a wedding chapel that could drive up to 62mph. For the record, there were 40 couples who have said, “I do” while on the road and on fastest speed.

9. Largest Natural Afro

It is amazing how Aevin Dugas has grown her afro for 12 years. Yes, it is not a year of waiting but she had to wait more than a decade just to achieve the length and size that she wanted. In fact, it measured 4 feet 4 inches and its not fake but a natural afro.

8. World Oldest Swimmer

Who would ever think that a 70-year old could still compete and be as active as other athletes are, particularly those who are in the sport of swimming? His name is Roger Allsopp that swam in the English Channel from Dover, England to Northern France, which took him almost 18 hours to complete the swimming challenge that he participated.

7. Consistent Number 1 Album for 11 Weeks

It is rare to see that an album being released by any singer, whether it is an individual or group, to be consistently on top. In fact, Adela from UK had proved it for 11 consecutive weeks and had her two albums included on the top five lists at the same time.

6. A Lady Holds the Highest Number of Followers on Twitter

Aside from her “extraordinary” and unique fashion sense, she has also caught people because of the highest followers that she got on her twitter. Lady Gaga is not just the favorite when it comes to her body movements whenever she sings, but she truly magnified that people loved her and not just her voice.

5. 13 Dogs Played Skip Rope

Training a puppy or any animal is such a challenge. In fact, it will take you patience and months just to see their ability. Hence, with the 13 dogs that have skipped the rope simultaneously was such a remarkable mark done by the training given by the Uchida Geinousha’s Super Wan Wan Circus, which is popular in Japan.

4. Most Popular TV Program

There is a different kind of rating that a medical drama has achieved; it is not just the highest share rating for viewers but the number of countries who have been following it. Imagine 66 countries were watching the show where it got 81.8 million viewers.

3. Largest Collection of Daleks

You may find it weird but Rob Hull has collected 571 models of Daleks where part of his collection is the 6feet size-replica model. He has been doing this for the past 20 years. He started collecting at age 29.

2. Longest Fingernails

Despite that Chris Walton has not experienced cutting or trimming her fingernails for the past 18 years, she was able to maintain them as clean as possible. She bagged the second spot and she resides in Las Vegas as a popular singer. She admits it was hard for her for the past 18 years but she is doing her best to fulfill her responsibilities at home even though it is hard for her to do her personal make up or cutting her own nails.

1. Longest Tongue in the World

Stephen Taylor’s record has been broken when a Californian student named Channel Tapper grabbed the title of owning a 3.8-inch tongue, which is equivalent to 9.75 centimeters. Imagine the size of an average chocolate bar that is exactly the size of her tongue and no, she does not belong to any serpent empire because she lives a normal life just like anyone who has a regular size of tongue.

Top 10 Best Car Racing Movies of All Time

10. Herbie: Fully Loaded

A classic all time favorite Volkswagen Beetle is great for easy city driving or going to a nearby store, but not in racing! However, in Herbie: Fully Loaded, Herbie, a fancy talking Beetle finds its way into working with the youngest member of the Peyton racing clan, Maggie. They have been through many things together, including beating a NASCAR champion in an impromptu race, winning a destruction derby, and getting first place in a professional NASCAR event.

9. The Cannonball Run

Would you ever believe that this film was actually produced by Golden Harvest Films? You know, the same film company that made famous Chinese karate movies for Jacky Chan, Samo Hung, Chow Yun Fat, and Jet Li? Yes, just imagine how action and comedy packed The Cannonball Run would be. The film was released in 1981 but the cars included in the race are already notable. The plot revolves about a cross country race that includes a Ferrari 308 GTS, a Lamborghini Countach, Subaru GL, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, and a Dodge Tradesman ambulance?!

8. Days of Thunder

Cole Trickle, played by Tom Cruise, is a racer that had long years of experience being an open-wheeled racing, driving formula cars or single-seaters. He had been hired to race in a NASCAR cup series and had struggled so much in adapting to the difference of driving large stock cars, very far from what he drove previously. He was successful in the adjustment and had been winning races ever since.

7. 2 Fast 2 Furious

The second sequel of The Fast and the Furious movie series, and has focused on Brian O’Conner in having a new life after being a former LAPD officer who knows how to drive cars. In his new setup, he met friends and he has been winning races with high stakes, thanks to his customized silver Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. Now standing on the different seat, he has been caught by the FBI and asked him to work for them in catching speed devils with evil reputation.

6. The Fast and the Furious

Being the first in the following movie series of fast cars, hot girls, and dirtier crimes, The Fast and the Furious has featured not only US made vehicles, but has also showcased Asian models in the movie series. This is where Vin Diesel has been famous for his car films. In the movie, Dominic Toretto, played by Diesel, is the leader of a crew that uses three 1995 Honda Civics to hijack trucks and steal goods for money. He was chased by LAPD agent Brian O’Conner by working undercover, which ironically, have worked together to face a bigger evil.

5. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Will Ferrell plays as Ricky Bobby who has made a name in NASCAR when he became older. Despite of having a terrible childhood being raised solely by his mother and a drunkard father, he has learned a lesson that shaped his career. His father mentioned, “If you’re not first, you’re last”. This same drunkard dad raised Ricky during the lowest point of his life, driving a motorcycle while working as a pizza delivery boy. He trained his son to drive with fear, which later became a secret weapon in winning the race in the Talladega 500.

4. Fast and Furious

In the fourth installation of the movie series, Vin Diesel now drives with a new crew that was formed from a disbanded group from the first movie.

3. Cars 2

Kids and adults alike are set to take speed in a whole new level with the second installation of Cars from the first release in 2006, by Pixar. Lightning McQueen now takes part in the World Grand Prix, which was held in Japan and Europe.

2. Fast Five

Dominic Toretto is back together with his sister Mia, and former LAPD agent, Brian O’Connor, and sets the fifth installment of the series in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Trying to steal cars and killing DEA agents in the process, they are hunted down by DSS agent, Luke Hobbs, played by Dwayne Johnson.

1. Cars

Cars was the first in the movies that portrayed various vehicles and racing fun in a cartoon 3D format. Because of this new flavor, the world has accepted it with a large moviegoer’s share, which totals to a gross of $244,082,982. The story is about Lightning McQueen and his tons of car friends that are in an adventure of a lifetime. Firetrucks, muscle cars, even choppers, and muscle cars are included in the team.

Top 10 Most Expensive Houses in Australia

10. Mosman Park Luxury Mansion

This is the cheapest among the top 10 houses on this list but the price is still very high since its total value is $5.5 million. Although there are other houses at the same range but they are valued between $4 and $5 million, which is really not practical these days despite the fact that a home, is part of the basic needs.

9. Red Hill Mansion, Canberra

This is already sold for $7.3 million and the name of the person who has bought this property is declared under highest confidentiality that has 5 bedrooms and located at 27 Mugga Way in Red Hill.

8. Brighton Water Views, VIC

This could be the perfect wedding gift that any bride could ever dream of, especially if you soon find out that you have to spend $9 million just to get this house. The property is built for relaxation and getaway for the whole family. A resting place indeed.

7. Exclusive Centennial Park Mansion, NSW

This is located in the city of Sydney where parks and gardens are the captivating features before going through the house worth $11 million. It is being handled by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trusts where other luxurious properties can be found.

6. Sovereign Islands Paradise, QLD

It is a paradisiacal home because of the wealthy waterways that surround the area. It is really prestigious and specifically built near the basic amenities that any residential features have. Nonetheless, you have to drop your jaw because it’s $11.4 million in value.

5. The Finest Crossways

It is called as crossways since Australia symbolizes crossways in the sense that it values and promotes arts and crafts. Truly, it is one of the finest estates that you could have, which is priced $11.4 million, equated with Sovereign Islands Paradise. This 7-bedroom mansion is located in Sydney, New South Wales. It was erected in 1908 and has a secret garden inside, terraces, swimming pool, and built with the finest imported furnishings.

4. Mosman Mansion, Sydney Harbour

This is different from the Mosman Mansion mentioned and included in this top list, which ranked number 10. It is $11.45 million and is situated in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales. It is located on the northern shore and has 7 bedrooms, a game room, and three baths. It has incredible landscape grounds, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a balcony, and a rooftop terrace.

3. Waterfront Home on Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, QLD

This is a modern day mansion, which is a 4-storey design worth up to $14 million. It can view beaches and it is built with dramatic stained-glass panels, concrete, hardwood, and tiled floors. You could also find interesting features such as elevator, billiards room, swimming pool with waterfall effect, and deck.

2. Craig-y-mor, Wolesley Road, Overlooking Sydney Harbour

An oozing $32 million property, which was built in 1910, then came 1960; it underwent renovation, which was led by Professor Leslie Wilkinson. The major asset of this mansion is the fantastic views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

1. The Saunder’s Street Mansion, Perth, WA

The $57.5 million property was actually the inheritance of Angela Bennett, which she sold through the mining magnate named Chris Ellison, and it was all through the efforts of the agent named Willie Porteous who got a hefty commission too.

These houses are not newly built homes but they are historical and valuable. Despite of the contemporary designs and patterns, which are emerging these days, their value is not decreasing. After all, they are in an acceptable cycle when it comes to real properties like land titles and houses. We don’t know when some of the unsold houses could be claimed by someone as theirs. There are tons of mansions from other countries, which are much heftier than the price range, which are mentioned with these 10 houses. Yet, the impressions that Australia gives that residential development can still be redeemed. People can still save it, especially with the fluctuating economy that the world underwent and is still trying to overcome. Those houses are not just a reminder of value but the practicality that we can still live a comfortable life without spending too much.