Best Smartphones on the Market

Who doesn’t have a smartphone these days? Almost everywhere I turn, I see someone with a Blackberry, iPhone, or some other type of smartphone. I have a Motorola Cliq myself, and I’m loving it. It’s a little buggy at times, but hey, I still love it. Why? Because there are so many uses for the devices. You can check your email, send a text message, take a picture, check your social media platforms, and download a ringtone, all while on hold! It doesn’t get any better than that.

So which ones are the best? I’m guessing that it depends on your carrier. Many people may claim that their iPhone is the best. I can see how this can be true with all of the features that the iPhone has, but having all of those different applications can get pretty expensive. In regards to a website that I found, these are the top 5 smartphones of the moment:

1.) Apple iPhone 3GS
2.) Motorola Droid
3.) HTC Nexus One by Google
4.) Blackberry Bold
5.) Palm Pre Plus

What do you think is the best smartphone on the market right now?

Huntsville Blues Festival at the Von Braun Center

Have you ever really sat and listened to the blues? Sure they have the soul stirring, heart wrenching, top tapping vocals and beats that we are all accustomed to, but have you ever really listened to the words? One day, I was listening to one of my father’s old blues records with him, and I was surprised by the lyrics.

One song in particular was talking about the pain he felt after his wife left and took the dog, another talking about people not appreciating your house, and yet another mad because their favorite song wasn’t played on the radio. Okay, now the last one may be a exaggerated, but only a tiny bit! I like the blues, when they actually make sense, but those songs just made me laugh.

One blues fest that I know will be pretty good is the Huntsville Blues Festival at the Von Braun Center on Saturday at 6pm. It will feature artists such as Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Latimore, Theodis Ealey, Wilson Meadows, and Ms. Jody. Reserved seating starts at $35. You can get still get tickets online at ticketmaster.com. If you like the blues or knows someone who does, be sure to spread the word!

What’s your favorite type of music?

This is cute…in an annoying kind of way

Whenever I watch this video, I immediately start thinking about when my nephew would try to see along to every song on the radio without knowing ANY of the words. (My mother still does that now actually). The only difference with this kid is that he has some talent with that ukulele! Here’s a cute little boy singing “I’m Yours”.

Let me know what you think!

Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll!

The skating rink was my second home when I was a kid! Now that I’m grown, I don’t do it as much, but when I get out there, there’s nothing like it. Skating to the beat of the latest song, (unless they’re doing a throwback night), buying ice pops in the summer, wearing glow sticks around your neck…those were the days!

Well, for all the skate lovers out there, there’s an Adult Night at Roller Time Skating Rink starting tonight at 8 pm and will last until 11 pm. That way, you won’t have to worry about running a little one over if you’re just getting your feet wet in the skating game.

You have to be 18 or older with ID to get in.

Are you a skater? Did you used to when you were younger?

No Upgraded Dog Park For Our Furry Friends

Well, they tried.

City officials recently approached the Alabama DOT about upgrading the dog park with a covered pavilion and concrete pad where pet owners could sit and talk. The Huntsville division engineer for the DOT said the proposed construction would violate the terms of the city’s land lease with the state, which says they can erect permanent fixtures.

Guess you’ll have to bring your own chairs to sit and chat with Rex and the others.

Have you ever taken your dogs to a dog park?

And Just When You Thought It Was Over….

More snow! Well, at least it won’t be a much as a couple of weeks ago. The National Weather Service says snow is possible across a wide area in North Alabama starting early Tuesday.

The snowfall is expected to affect the area north of Birmingham to the Tennessee state line at first. But forecasters say it will spread to the south and east through the day on Tuesday. Luckily, they’re predicting no more than an inch.

Even that’s too much, for us winter weary people! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait until the days of blue skies, warm weather, and the smell of charcoal from lit grills permeate the air!

Are you happy about the winter weather that we’ve had, or are you wishing for warmer days?

There’s a New Bar in Town!

Amendment 21, downtown Huntsville’s newest bar, opened last week in the former home of House of Brews, over on North Side Square. It’s a non-smoking, quiet bar that’s meant to have the feel of the big city. There isn’t a kitchen, but the drinks are made with fresh fruit grown locally. For $100 a month, patrons can recieve entry into an exclusive VIP section upstairs where you’ll be treated to a live band, and a more extensive drink collection. It’s hours are from 4pm to 2am Monday-Saturday.

I haven’t been there yet, but the idea of drinks with fresh fruit in them may be the deal breaker for me! $100 a month may be a little steep for my tastes, however, but this bar seems like a pretty good first stop for your night out on the town. As you all know, the 21st amendment was the one that ended the 18th amendment and repealed Prohibition. Such a clever name for such a quaint little bar!

It’s Pilot Season! What’s Your Top Pick?

It’s that time of year again folks! The Big Five television networks are presenting their new Fall line-up soon! And from the way things are looking, there are plenty of entertaining prospects.

I am a little sad that some of my shows are not making a comeback. For one, this is the final season of ‘Lost’. ‘Ugly Betty’ has been cancelled. And 24, my dear 24 with all of it’s Jack Bauer goodness, may be in it’s last run. Oh, how my heart hurts! Though no show will ever fill the absence of 24 (which is why DVD box collections are made), some of the listed shows for this term sound promising.

Here are a few that I found that sounds promising:

ABC Drama – “Cutthroat.” A dramedy about a single mother who operates an international drug cartel from Beverly Hills.

ABC Comedy – “Mr. Sunshine“. Matthew Perry (Friends) stars as a self-absorbed manager of a sports arena. Cast also includes Allison Janney (The West Wing) and Andrea Anders (Better Off Ted).

NBC Comedy – “Friends with Benefits“. A single-camera comedy about five friends who are on the lookout for perfect mates but willing to temporarily settle on friends with benefits. (The name was enough to catch my attention!)

And there are many more, but you have to read them for yourself to find out! What do you think you’ll watch?

Alabama Football Star, Terrance Cody Autograph Signing

Come out and get your jersey, football, or poster signed by one of Alabama’s best!

There will be a second autograph session in Huntsville with Terrence “Mount” Cody, who is a nose tackle for Alabama’s 2009 National Champion football team. He will appear at Parkway Place on Saturday from 1:30-6 p.m. The event will be on the lower level of the Parkway Place Mall, in the center aisle between Pottery Barn and Jos A Bank.