~ Welcome to 2011 ~
How we’re getting closer and closer to things most of us are familiar with aren’t we? So with that said, let’s see what the top tunes were on 2011.
Top 10 Billboard Hits of 2011
10.) Just Can’t Get Enough but The Black Eyes Peas
9.) Moves Like Jagger NY Maroon 5 featuring Christian Aguilera
8.) Super Bass by Nicki Minaj
7.) Fuck You (Forget You) bye CeeLo Green
6.) Grenade by bruno Mars
5.) Give Me Everything but Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
4.) E.T. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West
3.) Firework by Kathy Perry
2.) Party Rock Anthem NY LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
And the so-called number one hit of 2011 was…
Rolling in the Deep bay Adele
Top Headlines of 2011
- Arab Spring Uprisings: Protests and revolutions swept across the Middle East and North Africa, tippling long-standing regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, libya, and Yemen.
- Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: A devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, triggering a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
- Death of Osama bin Laden: US Navy SEALs killed bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, in a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
- Occupy Wall Street: A protest movement against economic in equality and corporate greed began in NY City and spread worldwide.
- Royal Wedding: Prince William married Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, in a lavish ceremony watched by millions.
- Apple launches the iPhone 4S: Apple introduced the iPhone 4S, featuring the voice activated assistant Siri.
- Eurozone Debt Crisis Deepens: Concerns gree about the financial stability of several European countries, particularly Greece, Ireland, and Portugal.
- Sony Hack: Hackers breaches Sony Pictures Entertainment, leaking sensitive information and causing significant disruption.
- Amy Winehouse Dies: The British singer-songwriter died at the age of 27.
- Norway Attacks: Anders Behring Breivik carried out a bomb attack in Oslo and a mass shooting in the island of Utoya, killing 77 people.
- Death of Steve Jobs: Apple co-founders Steve died after a long battle with cancer.
- South Sudan Independence: South Sudan declared independence from Sudan, becoming the world’s newest country.
- Jerry Sandusky Scandal: Former Penn State Assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested in charges of child sexual abuse.
- Casey Anthony Trial: The trial of Casey Anthony, accused of murdering her daughter Called, captivates the nation.
- BP Oil Spill Trial: BP agrees to a $20 billion settlement over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Kim Jong-il Dies: North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il died, succeeded by his son Kim Jong-un.
- The Walking Dead Premieres: The hit TF series based in the comic book series premiered in AMC.
- The Hunger Games Released: The first book in Suzanne Collins’ dystopian trilogy was adapted into a successful film.
- MLB Lockout: A labor dispute between Major League Baseball and its player’s union led to a shortened season.
Prices in 2011
- Avg. Home Cost – $267,900
- Avg. Car Cost – $25,000
- Avg. Yearly Income – $49,979
- Minimum Wage -$7.25 hr
- Postage Stamp – $.44
- Movie Tickets – $7.93
- Concert Tickets – $65 avg price
- Dozen Eggs – $1.15
- Ground Beef – $3.87 lb
- Chicken – $1.88 lb
- Turkey – $1.12 lb
- Hot Dogs – $3.50
- Loaf of Bread – $2.50
- Bacon – $4.63 lb
- Ribeye Steak – $10.00 lb
- T-Bone Steak – $8.00 lb
- Bologna – $3.15
- 16 oz American Cheese Slices – $3.00 to $4.00
- 16 oz Jar Peanut Butter – $2.50 to $3.50
- 16 oz Jar Preserves – $3.00 to $5.00
- 16 oz. Cottage Cheese – $2.50 to $3.50
- 32 oz Jar Mayonnaise – $4.00 to $5.00
- Can Tuna – $1.00 to $2.00
- Lg Frozen Pizza – $5.00 to $8.00
- Butter – $2.97 lb
- Margarine – $1.50 to $2.00 lb
- Tomatoes – $1.00 to $1.50 lb
- Avocado – $1.00 to $1.50 each
- Big Mac – $4.07
- Whopper – $4.00
- Microwave – $50 to $150
- 35″ Flat Screen Color TV – $500 to $800
- CD Player – $50 to $200
- DVD Player – $50 to $150
- DVR Player – $150 to $300
- Home Stereo System – $100 to $500
- Desktop Computer – $500 to $1,500
- Laptops – $500 to $1,500
- Tablets – $199 to $799
- Cell Phones – $199 to $599
Top Toys of 2011
- Leapfrog My Own Leaptop: A fun and educational toy that helps kids learn letters, numbers, and spelling. Sold for $20 to $40.
- Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Football: A high flying foam football that’s perfect for outdoor play. Price range $10 to $15.
- Tamika 1/10 RC Avante 4WD Buggy Kit: A high performance rC care kit for serious hobbits. Price range $400 to $500.
- Leapfrog Shapes/Sharing Picnic Basket: A fun and interactive toy that teaches shape recognition and sharing. Cost between $20 to $25.
- Nerf N-Strike Stampede eCS Blaster: A powerful Nerf blaster with rapid fire action. Cost between $30 to $40.
- Leapster Explorer: A hand held learning device with games, books, and videos and cost between $50 and $70.
- Sing-a-ma-jigs: Adorable singing toys that kids love to collect. Prices from $15 to $20.
- Trash Pack Garbage Truck: A collectible toy with a garbage trick and tiny trash characters. Cost between $20 and $30.
- Air Hogs Hyperactives Pro RC Vehicles: Remote controlled miniature racing card. Cost between $50 to $60.
Top TV Shows of 2011
- Sunday Night Football
- NCIS
- Dancing with the Stars
- American Idol-Wedesday
- American Idol-Thursday
- Dancing with the Stars results
- NCIS: Los Angeles
- The Big Bang Theory
- The Mentalist
- The Voice
- Two and a Half Men
- Person of Interest
- Criminal Minds
- 60 Minutes
- Modern Family
- CSI
- Castle
- Unforgettable
- Grey’s Anatomy
- The X Factor
Top Movies of 2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Hugo
- X-Men: First Class
- Third
- Captain America: The First Avenger
- War Horse
- Source Code
- Moneyball
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- The Help
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Te Adjustment
- Insidious
- Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
- The Divide
- Pirates of the Caribbean: In Stranger Tides
- Warrior
- Real Steel
- Drive
- Limitless
Well that does it for 2011. See you tomorrow when we take in 2012.
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