SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) ~ BEYONCE

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2010
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"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her third solo album, I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). The song was released dually with "If I Were a Boy" as double A-side lead singles from the album on October 12, 2008. The two songs were released simultaneously to demonstrate the contrast between the two conflicting personae of Knowles. Columbia Records later released "Single Ladies" as the album's second international single after the success of the other lead single, "If I Were a Boy". The song's development was motivated by Knowles' and Jay-Z secret marriage, in April 2008.Composed by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrell and Knowles, "Single Ladies" is a dance-pop-R&B song, consisting of dancehall and bounce influences. Lyrically, the song makes reference to marriage. "Single Ladies" received widespread critical acclaim for its catchy hook and theme of female empowerment, with some critics noting its aural similarities to Knowles' 2007 single "Get Me Bodied". The song was noted as one the best singles of 2008 by several media outlets, which included Rolling Stone ranking it at number one on its list of the Best 100 Singles of 2008. "Single Ladies" won numerous awards, including Song of the Year at the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony."Single Ladies" was well-received commercially in the United States, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold over 4.2 million digital downloads in the US. It was successful internationally, reaching the top ten on the singles charts in the Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The single achieved multi-platinum certifications in most of these countries. As of November 2009, "Single Ladies" has sold over 6.1 million copies worldwide.

VIVA LA VIDA ~ COLDPLAY

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2009
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"Viva la Vida" is a song by the English alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), and became its lead single. On the album, this song segues directly into the next track on the album, "Violet Hill". Viva la Vida means "Long live life" in Spanish.The lyrics to the song contain historical and Christian references, and the track is built around a repeating string section with a percussion background. Coldplay performed some of the song live in The Simpsons episode "Million Dollar Maybe". The song was released on 12 June 2008 as the album's second single, debuting to critical and commercial success. "Viva la Vida" reached the top spot of the UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's first number-one single and a transatlantic number-one. The song won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009. The song became the sixth song in digital history to reach the 4 million mark in paid downloads.

Laptop Vs Desktop

Which do you prefer? A Laptop or a Desktop? This topic is almost like an undying argument everywhere. In fact we had a debate about this in our school telling which gadget performs better, a laptop or a desktop. Well for me it is really a case to case basis and it depends mostly on the user's needs. If you are a one busy person who spend most of his time outside the house or if you are a travel savvy guy, then definitely it is very recommendable for you to have a laptop.
If you work at home and you need a big space for your files and documents, then most likely, what you need is a Desktop.
When it comes to the storage capacity, well desktop can provide you the largest capacity. laptop has limitation when it comes to this. However, if were talking about the portability, well obviously laptop is the solution knowing that you can bring this gadget anywhere as long as you have wireless connection.
Buying a laptop is not that easy too because there are so many brands today in the market to choose from but only few of them are said to be well trusted. It is very advisable to seek some advice first before buying any item. There are some reliable Laptop Reviews sites that you can check on and you can serve them as your guide in buying the right laptop for you. Same thing goes with your desktop.
So my final verdict, no matter if its a desktop or a laptop, both of them are useful in their own special way!

REHAB ~ AMY WINEHOUSE

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2008
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"Rehab" is a song by English recording artist Amy Winehouse from her second studio album, Back to Black. Written by Winehouse and produced by Mark Ronson, it was released as the album's lead single in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2006. The lyrics are autobiographical, describing a protagonist's drinking habits and refusal to enter rehabilitation clinics. The song received widespread critical acclaim and enjoyed commercial success in Winehouse's native England and abroad. The tune won the 2007 Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. "Rehab" won three Grammy Awards in 2008, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Winehouse's subsequent public battle with substance abuse and the song's popularity contributed to its numerous appearances in the mainstream media. Several artists have covered the song, both in official releases and live. The music video was directed by Phil Griffin and released in September 2006. It features Winehouse's band playing their instruments while she sings to the camera. The band members are dressed in gowns throughout the video.Critical response to "Rehab" was glowing. Rolling Stone called it a "must hear song" and a "Motown-style winner with a banging beat and a lovesick bad girl testifying like Etta James." People magazine called the track "instantly memorable." Billboard remarked that Winehouse's vocals on the song were "Shirley Bassey-meets-Ella Fitzgerald" and called the track "a better buzz than a double-gin martini."

NOT READY TO MAKE NICE ~ DIXIE CHICKS

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2007
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"Not Ready to Make Nice" is a country pop song co-written and performed by the American all-female band Dixie Chicks for their seventh studio album Taking the Long Way (2006). The song was released as the first physical single from the album in March 2006.On February 11, 2007, it won three Grammy Awards in the categories of Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In 2009, Rolling Stone named "Not Ready to Make Nice" the 77th best song of the decade. "Not Ready to Make Nice" was very well-received by music reviewers from publications like Allmusic, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and USA Today. "Not Ready to Make Nice" initially peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first song by the band to chart in the U.S. after the 2003 controversy. It was able to chart in the Billboard Hot 100 because of a high number of download sales (it debuted at #11 and peaked at #8 on the Hot Digital Songs chart), despite low country radio airplay.

Having Flat Screen TV

It's been 5 months now since we bought this Samsung Flat screen TV and so far we never had any issues about it. In fact, we're happy that we decided to replace our old tv into Flat Screen because we are now able to watch our favorite tv programs in a much improved graphics and all channels can be viewed in higher resolution. We actually want to buy an LCD TV but our budget is not enough to afford one. Well we know how expensive an LCD TV is. Even though it is expensive, this gadget is truly worth buying for knowing that it can provide the best tv experience ever. Aside from great and high definition, it is also said that LCD TV provides lesser power consumption than the what the normal tv consumed. They are not space consuming too. Anyway, i guess we will be sticking with Flat screen til we get good savings for an LCD.

SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN ~ U2

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Grammy Song Of the Year 2006
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"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" is a song by rock band U2 and the third track from their 2004 album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The song was released as the album's third single in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2005 and it debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart. Originally titled "Tough", the song is about lead singer Bono's relationship with his dying father. The song won awards for "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" and "Song of the Year" at the 2006 Grammy Awards. The lyrics were written by lead singer Bono as a tribute to his father, Bob Hewson, who died of cancer in 2001; Bono sang the song at his funeral. The video to the song begins with a note from Bono about his father, saying "I wish I'd known him better." The single was also the third release in the United States. It reached #15 on the Adult Top 40 chart and #29 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in April 2005. It also reached #97 on the Hot 100.