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So we’re counting down our 10 fave summer hits of the past decade (inspired by ), which got me wondering about who’s gonna make the list next year. Ya girl Carly Rae looks like she’ll be dominating the charts well into summer with Call Me Maybe. Maroon 5 is about to drop Overexposed next week and their single Payphone is doing quite well for itself. Then Usher’s abs Usher started doing big things (again) with Scream and Climax. (Yes, his abs are still relevant.) Neither of those songs have to do with sex. And neither of them would make for good background summer-hook-up music. Nor do I condone such acts.
2008
Coldplay: Viva La Vida
Some people hate to see the name ‘Coldplay‘! Those people are probably annoyed right now. But some of us think of Viva La Vida as the perfect summer anthem for a particular kind of mood. I’m not sure how to describe that mood exactly but I know it involves iced tea.
Billboard Spot: #5
Billboard’s 2008 #1 Spot: Katy Perry, I Kissed A Girl
Which artist do you plan to bump incessantly this summer? What song do you know– ?for a fact– will be played at every single barbecue you attend? 365 wonderful days from now, which songs (cough, cough Boyfriend cough) will you pretend you didn’t play like cray? Hit me in the comments with your honest, happy music thoughts, and enjoy the hits below :)
2011
OneRepublic: Good Life
Although it’s not necessarily a club banger, the mellow flow and sweet lyrics make this one a summer hit in my book post.
Billboard Spot: #8
Billboard’s 2011 #1 Spot: LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock, Party Rock Anthem
Sound off!
Update 11/16/2012, 5:03 p.m. EST:
conducted by Hart Research’s Geoff Garin, pollsters found that the majority of Americans will blame Republicans for the tax increase.
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The meeting between President Barack Obama and Republican leaders, among others, was a positive one, with both sides of the aisle seeming to find common ground in order to move this nation forward economically, .
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With hope, Republicans will drop the obstructionism of yesteryear and adopt a sincere plan of bipartisanship for the American people. If not, taxes for the middle class will immediately go up, and with many families still reeling from the Great Recession, this would mean kicking many of them when they are already down,Louis Vuitton Antheia Leather.
Since we are also disproportionately the longest-term uninsured in this country, the cancellation of unemployment insurance would be?devastating?in our community. The need to maintain tax cuts for the middle-class and working poor while making the wealthy pay their fair share is as appropriate as it is prudent.
Coined the “fiscal cliff” just days after the President won re-election last week, the President could barely enjoy his win before .”
“2013 should be the year we begin to solve our debt through tax reform and entitlement reform. I’m proposing that we avert the fiscal cliff together in a manner that ensures that 2013 is finally the year that our government comes to grips with the major problems that are facing us.”
On Friday, President Barack Obama will meet with Congress and civic leaders, such as Majority Leader Harry Reid,Louis Vuitton Speedy, Rev. Al Sharpton, Speaker of the House John Boehner,?NAACP President Ben Jealous, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in two separate meetings to find a balanced solution to the deficit, while strengthening the economy.
Importantly, we heard the direct response of the President and Vice President about their commitment towards doing what is right for the American people. I expressed that position that?National Action Network?and I feel that African-Americans and Latinos will face disproportionate negative impacts if there is any change in spending when it relates to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and across-the-board program cuts.
Appearing jovial and at ease, Speaker of the House John Boehner said he was open to increasing revenue “as long as it is accompanied by spending cuts,” a key provision in the Republican base.
But the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts just won’t be bad news for the middle class.
“…67 percent of voters said “the goal of tax fairness” was a consideration in their vote, and 58 percent of them backed Obama, while 40 percent backed Romney. Also per the [poll], 61 percent say they agree with Obama’s position on extending the tax cuts for all but the top two percent of earners, and by a 15-point margin they will blame Republicans if a deal can’t be reached.”
While there are major decisions to be made between now and the New Year, this initial meeting is a good start. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney added after the vital meeting, “Both sides agreed that while there may be differences in our preferred approaches, we will continue a constructive process to find a solution and come to a conclusion as soon as possible.”
By last Friday, Boehner held a press conference on whether he — and his fellow Republicans — were willing to work with the President on finding a solution to the Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire at the top of next year.
In a disappointing address, Boehner seemed to suggest that he would continue to drive home the tax policy points of failed GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, saying that while he was still against raising taxes for the rich, he and his party would agree to budget cuts involving Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, although no specifics on how that would be achieved were given. In addition Boehner said:
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“Even as we’re negotiating a broader deficit reduction package, let’s extend the middle-class tax cuts right now. That one step would give millions of families, 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses the certainty that they need going into the new year.
On the other side of the aisle, Minority Leader of the House Nancy Pelosi didn’t reject the GOP-cutting provision, saying, “I feel confident that a solution may be in sight.”
Later that Friday at the White House, the President, while offering an olive branch to all who are willing to ameliorate the lives of the American people, stuck to his guns by saying that he intended to press the will of the people by increasing taxes for the rich and that he would sign a bill that would extend tax cuts for the middle class immediately:
Time will tell if the Republicans decide to keep things civil — and bipartisan — in the months to come.
“It would immediately take a huge chunk of the economic uncertainty off the table. In fact, the Senate has already passed a bill doing exactly this, so all we need is action from the House. And I’ve got the pen ready to sign the bill right away. I’m ready to do it. I’m ready to do it.”
In the President’s second meeting with civic leaders, the Rev. Al Sharpton (pictured above) released a statement that maintained that the energy in the room was “productive.” Sharpton made sure to drive home the plight of African Americans and Latinos, saying that cuts to unemployment, Social Security, and Medicaid, would be “devastating” to our communities.
The meeting was very candid and productive and we were able to share our concerns about the impact that the fiscal cliff negotiations could have on our constituents.
Are you good at saving? Or totally crap at it,Jimmy Choo Vamp Suede Sandal Brown Online? Or somewhere in between?
So why? What’s causing this change? The Reserve Bank seems to think that the GFC inspired our “saving is the new black” mentality. Many retailers, no doubt, believe the explosion of online shopping has a lot to do with it. Then there’s the stronger currency, which has enabled us to buy more for less. And then there’s what Philip Lowe, Assistant Governor (Economic) referred to in a as the “pervasive price declines” by local retailers. Over the past twelve months this has seen price index for clothing fall by 6%, major household appliances fall by 4% and the price index for audio, visual and computing equipment fall by 18%. Pretty much everything except food has fallen which is great news because it means that the RBA is ,Jimmy Choo Snake Print Gilbert Pumps Shoes Grey Online.
According to government statistics, Aussies are saving their money like never before. Well, not quite never before, but certainly more than we have in the last few decades. We’re paying off our mortgages instead of refinancing, and we’re spending less than we earn. No wonder the retailers are getting edgy. In fact their indicates that 50% of shoppers plan to spend less this year.
Okay where was I? Ah savings. Yep, we’re getting pretty damn good at it apparently. We’re now saving around 10% of our income … up from a bit below 0% five years ago. That’s a definite improvement. And in fact for every dollar of extra income that we earn (as in payrises, etc) we’re saving 35%. Again up from zero. Good stuff.
Ah, it’s that good old Economics 101 concept of supply and demand. Otherwise known as the discounting benefit of playing hard to get (financially speaking)!
Of course, online shopping is getting a fair whack of the blame for lower spending and sluggish department store sales figures and as a side note, the Productivity Commission inquiry into the future of Australia’ retail sector is now open for submissions and the Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, is looking for your comments. Or in his words: “I strongly encourage brick and mortar and online retailers, consumer groups, unions, shoppers, suppliers and other experts and stakeholders to make submissions to the inquiry.” So if it’s something that interests you, then .
Which is a good thing, I reckon. Because seriously, how much stuff can people need?
So again what’s causing this change? Are you saving almost by default because things are costing less due to the wonders of online shopping and local discounting? Or are you saving on purpose courtesy of a GFC-inspired caution? Or of course, not saving at all? And if you are paying down that mortgage, paying off the credit card and stacking some money away for a rainy day, what are your tips for the rest of us?
The 122,000 ton ship, which at 317m long covers the length of three city blocks, will be the largest to have ever been based in Australia when it arrives next December.
In a major boost to the local economy, about half of the 2850 passengers on board are expected to come from overseas, with the UK and North America expected to be the biggest markets.
The 16-storey ship has penthouse suites complete with baby grand pianos, 10 restaurants, a martini bar and a real grass lawn to play bocce and lawn bowls on the top deck.
It was built three years ago in Germany at a cost of $750 million, also making it one of the newest luxury superliners in the world.
This is the first time a Solstice ship has been taken out of the Caribbean and Europe.
The will sail from Sydney in New South Wales, Fremantle in Western Australia and Auckland in New Zealand, with cruises ranging from 12 to 18 nights in length.
Royal Caribbean Australia managing director Gavin Smith said the ship will circumnavigate Australia as well as travelling to New Zealand and the South Pacific and up the east coast to Queensland.
“This is a particular vote of confidence in the Australian cruise market,'' he said.
“It will bring a steady flow of visitors to ports around Australia.
“This is a major change for our industry and very much a coming of age.''
The move follows Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry's announcement in January that the 88,000 tonne Carnival Spirit will be based full-time in Australia from October 2012 - the first time Carnival Cruise Lines has based Down Under,Miu Miu Glitter Pyrite Geranium Blue Flower Sandal.
Celebrity Solstice is one of the 20 biggest cruise ships in the world,Jimmy Choo Zen Suede Bootie Beige Online.
The world's two biggest cruise ships Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas are around 220,000 ton while the Queen Mary 2 - which visited Sydney last month in a record month for visits - is around 151,000 ton.
At 63m high, the Celebrity Solstice is too big to fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge so it will berth at the Overseas
Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, not the new terminal at White Bay.
Itineraries and fares for the Celebrity Solstice will be released later this month.
