The 2016 GRAMMYs will be presented tomorrow at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 8 PM EST. The GRAMMY awards will recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. This year, Kendrick Lamar, with 11 nominations, takes the lead as top nominee.
Ranked Each Brand from Least to Most Dangerous
Posted on February 10, 2016 by Sean Jackson
As a buyer, a vehicle’s safety rating is a crucial and complex component to consider. It concerns not only physical equipment, but also a car’s performance in challenging environments. With this in mind, AxleGeeks sought to identify the most dangerous car brands by studying the percentage of model lines within each brand that earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick or the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards.
The IIHS awards its Top Safety Pick accolades to vehicles based on a crashworthiness rating that considers small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints and seats. To be a Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn a “good†rating in each category as well as a basic rating for front crash prevention. To receive the Top Safety Pick+ rating, a model must exceed the Top Safety Pick criteria and obtain an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.
Using this information, AxleGeeks composed a list of the brands with the fewest model lines scoring Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, and created a combined percentage based on each brand’s performance in each category. Using that metric, we ranked each brand from least to most dangerous. Because high-end brands like Porsche, Jaguar, Maserati, and Land Rover often do not test their cars with IIHS and do not receive ratings, they are not included in the study.
Representatives of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar present a check for $231,917 to the U.S. Marines Corps in support of its Toys for Tots program. The funds were raised during Applebee’s annual Breakfast with Santa events held in New Jersey and Long Island in which one hundred percent of the proceeds benefitted underprivileged children in local communities during the holiday season. Over the past 17 years, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia have raised more than $3.6 million for the Toys for Tots initiative, helping to spread holiday cheer to over 230,000 deserving children.
From L to R: Kevin Coughlin, director of operations, Applebee’s, David DiBartolo, vice president of operations, Applebee’s and Lieutenant General Pete Osman, president and chief executive officer, Toys for Tots.
 By Sally Deering
 Flowers, feathers and frou-frou from Hudson’s finest dollar stores adorned dresses, hats and other fantastical costumes worn by artists and arts-lovers who braved the blustery temps last Saturday to attend Art House Productions’ Snow Ball in Jersey City.
Held in the non-profit’s black box theater and art gallery on Magnolia Street in Journal Square, the evening gala was the organization’s 10th annual fundraiser for its performing and visual arts programs. The sell-out crowd of artists and supporters didn’t disappoint as they danced, schmoozed and celebrated the arts group’s artistic contribution to the Jersey City community. .
To open the evening, singer Giselle, who received help from Art House to create her new single and music video, sang tunes from her repertoire with guitarist Adam Tilzer before Executive Director Christine Goodman took to the stage to address the crowd. Continue reading SNOW BALL EFFECT- Local Artists support Art House Productions’ at 10th Annual Gala
By Sally Deering
Cuban hats adorn the windows and traditional Cuban cuisine graces the plates at Fort Lee’s newest addition to Main Street: Babalu Cuban Café. Since opening the bistro in December, owners Raul Vicente, Jr, his partner Patricia Matos, and their team of crackerjack cooks conjure up tasty dishes for new customers who are soon becoming regulars.
The café’s name pays homage to the most famous TV couple of the 1950s, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz) with posters from “I Love Lucy,†their famous TV Show adorning the walls.
“I had a steakhouse in Jersey City,†Vicente says during a quick break between customers. “My mother was my cook; she was a great cook.†Continue reading Cuban & Main – Fort Lee’s Main Street just got hotter with Babalu Cuban Café
The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. Broncos linebacker Von Miller was named the game MVP after a staunch defensive performance, with 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and six tackles. Miller and the Broncos defense proved too much for Cam Newton and the Panthers offense, forcing four turnovers. The Panthers were also flagged for 11 penalties and missed a field goal. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who many believe will retire before next season, went 13 for 23 for 141 yards and an interception.
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Award season continues tonight as the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards are held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Notable nominees include Leonardo DiCaprio, Bryan Cranston, Cate Blanchett, and Brie Larson among others.
U.S. Box Office of 2016 SAG Motion Picture Nominees
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Help us wish the following celebrities a very happy birthday! Below you’ll find a list of the most famous celebrities turning another year older today as well as profiles for each of them.
Hudson Actress Tammy Blanchard seen here at the Sundance Film Festival with Allison Janney and Ellen Page.
Blanchard, Janney and Page star in Sian Heder’s TALLULAHÂ
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival recently and was widely received.
For more on TALLULAH the movie visit:Â Tallulah the movie blogÂ
