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Fox Morning Show Co-Anchor Greg Kelly Accused of Rape
Greg Kelly, the co-host of FOX’s “Good Day New York” and the son of Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, has been accused of rape.
Not only does the 30-year-old paralegal claim the sexual assault occurred, she also says that she got pregnant and subsequently had an abortion as a result of the attack.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating the allegation, and Kelly has not been charged with any crime as of yet. However, he has “strenuously” denied the charge through his… More »
Could Facebook Shut Down Over SOPA & PIPA?
If you are like many people, you are reading a lot about SOPA and PIPA right now. To get the lowdown, check out this post about how SOPA/PIPA can affect you. Also, watch this video about understanding SOPA and PIPA, and find out if Facebook could actually shut down.
Though Wikipedia is going dark over SOPA/PIPA tomorrow. Many companies actually support SOPA, from ABC to Visa.
Allison Boyer of BlogWorld has a good piece about Why SOPA Scares the You-Know-What Out of… More »
Wikipedia to Go Dark on Wednesday to Protest SOPA & PIPA
The U.S. government is currently considering to bills that are causing quite a stir — the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). According to TechCrunch, “Websites found to offer pirated content, along with the services that they use, could be hidden from US internet users by being delisted on search engines and potentially on DNS servers themselves.”
Many people believe with these bills, we’d be heading down a slippery slope and the legislation could threaten free… More »
How to Manage Your Holiday Debt
If you are one of the many people who overspent during the holidays, you now have to prepare for the fallout when your credit card and bank statements arrive. Andrea Woroch, consumer and money-saving expert for Kinoli, Inc. offers these tips for managing your holiday debt.
Double and Triple Up
Multiply your credit card minimum payments two or three times to reduce the amount of interest you’ll end up paying. Merely meeting the minimum means you’ll never see bottom.
Now’s the Time to… More »
Things That Will Be More Expensive in 2012
Want to know what you are going to be spending your money on in 2012? Dealnews.com researched and listed price adjustments that consumers can expect to see in 2012. Some increases seem almost customary, like ever-rising gas prices, while others, like a potential 25% hike on tap water, are bit more surprising.
Airfare
Greater demand and fewer available airline seats will likely lead to higher ticket prices for flights next year.
Digital Cameras
Smartphones have quickly replaced budget friendly point-and-shoot cameras, so manufacturers and… More »
Business Ideas for 2012
As we headed into 2012, there are a number of businesses that could thrive in the new year. If you are trying to come up with business ideas for 2012, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these ideas and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Social Media Expert
Learn everything there is to know about social media and then start helping companies grow their social media presence.
Delivery Service
People don’t like spending money on gas. Other… More »
New Year’s Resolutions for Small Businesses
The New Year is always the perfect time for entrepreneurs and business owners to create their business plans. A solid business plan will ensure that you set appropriate goals and create a game plan that allows you to achieve them.
To help you succeed with your business plan, Growthink has put together: “Growthink’s 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Completing and Executing on Your Business Plan “
Take a real assessment of where your company is today and develop a clear picture of… More »
Three Keys to Running a Message Board
More and more companies are deciding to run a message board. Message boards are a great way to interact with customers (and potential customers). That said, you should know what you’re doing before launching a message board on your own.
Here are our three keys to running a message board:
1. Moderators
You need moderators whose job is to delete spam and make sure the topics stay on track.
2. Traffic
Every message board needs traffic — even if you have to purchase that traffic…. More »
Herman Cain Quits Presidential Race
Herman Cain has decided to bow out of the 2012 presidential race. Over the past month or so, Cain’s numbers began to plummet amidst numerous sexual harassment allegations. And then, earlier this week, a 46-year-old woman named Ginger White alleged that she and Cain had a relationship for 13 years.
Cain continues to deny any wrongdoing, but thinks all the allegations have taken too much of a toll on his campaign and his family.
“As false accusations about me continue, they have… More »
Will Herman Cain Quit Presidential Run?
Rumor has it that Herman Cain will quit his run to become the next president of the United States. Why is Herman Cain quitting? He just had too many women on the side, apparently. It seems like just about every other woman in America has a Herman Cain story.
The latest woman to come forward was Ginger White. (You can see Ginger White pictures here.) Ginger White says that she had a long-time romance with Hermain Cain. She even offered proof… More »
Don’t Fall for the Black Friday Money Trap
When shopping this holiday season, do so responsibly. Though there are some great deals on Black Friday, don’t fall for the Black Friday money trap. Stores get you in the door with huge savings on hot ticket items, and then you end up spending way more than you should.
“Middle Class America is notorious for living beyond their means, especially on Black Friday,” says Steve Siebold, author of the book How Rich People Think. “They are brainwashed about how much money… More »
Klout.com – What Is A Klout Score?
Social networking has become a part of everyday life. For both individuals and multi-billion dollar companies, everyone is trying to make the most of social networks. Want to know how you are doing? Check out Klout.com, the keepers of your Klout Score.
At Klout.com, you can sign up to view your Klout Score. Your Klout Score measure there things: True Reach, Amplification and Network Impact. True Reach corresponds to how many individuals you influence with your actions on social networks. Amplification… More »
Special Ed Teacher Mocks Students on Facebook
Jeremy Hollinger, a special education teacher, is facing criticism after posting on Facebook mocking special needs students, WALA-TV reports.
The teacher at Eichold-Mertz Elementary School in Mobile, Ala. allegedly posted a picture on his Facebook page wearing a helmet belonging to one of his students. “My son wears a helmet for seizures during P.E.,” Celeste Dennis told WALA-TV. “He had a picture of himself with my son’s helmet on, making fun on him like that was some type of a joke.”
“It… More »
Pictures: Anwar Al Awlaki Killed
Score another one for the United States. Anwar Al Awlaki has been killed by a Predator drone. The CIA-powered drone found Anwar Al Awlaki in Yemen and killed him in the early hours of Friday. It’s the most notable killing of a terrorist for the United States since the death of Osama bin Laden.
After the confirmed Anwar Al Awlaki death, President Barack Obama was excited: “The death of Awlaki is a major blow to Al Qaeda’s most active operational affiliate…. More »
Bank of America’s Debit Card Fee
Bank of America received $45 billion in bailout money, however that hasn’t stopped the company from finding new ways to milk the most money out of their customers. On Friday, Bank of America announced a new debit card fee that will charge customers $5 per month simply for using their debit cards.
The debit card fee will begin in the first few months of 2012. At first, Bank of America will start charging the debit card fee in only a few… More »