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Thursday, September 16, 2010

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Whistleblower Sues Moody's for $15M in Defamation Suit

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Eric Kolchinsky, the former Moody's Corp. analyst who criticized the company after allegedly being demoted and then suspended for complaining internally about its practices, sued the firm, its credit-ratings unit and chief executive officer for defamation. Kolchinsky claims that Moody's was falsifying ratings information and committing securities fraud in the process.

TV Specs And Settings - Are They For Real?

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A recent Maximum PC article suggested that Monitor and HDTV companies are cooking the specifications for their products. Digital Trends separates fact from fiction on what really matters on your TV and monitor.

PSP2 Is Real, And In Developers' Hands

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Please Note: The article image is an unofficial specification, and not the real PSP2. Executive Producer of the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot, Shaun Himmerick, may have let slip some vital information regarding the PSP2, completely of his own accord: namely, its existence, and the fact that it is a "pretty powerful machine". He claims that the studio has one "in house"... and yet, does not have a 3DS. Interesting. The full quote, when Himmerick was asked about Mortal Kombat on the current PSP (the interviewers did not bring up the PSP2, he did) and on the 3DS: Were not launching day one on all consoles like that. We are looking at them; we have a PSP2 in the house and were looking at the engine, like what can it support. Always a big thing for us is the performance. Were running at 60 fps, what can we do and do we have to build all the art assets over. Were definitely looking at them. PSP2 looks like its a pretty powerful machine. We dont have a 3DS system in house yet, but were looking to get one, and well certainly look at what its power is. It could be that he made a slip of the tongue, but "PSP2" and "PSP" don't really sound overly similar, and he made the "mistake" twice. It is interesting that while they do not own an officially announced console which has been available at various different gaming trade shows, they do own a console which, again officially, does not actually exist. Indeed, Sony refuses to even announce that they are working on a new PSP console. Either this is a response to the 3DS, or else Sony was planning to announce this at an earlier date, but was discouraged from doing so by Nintendo's announcement of the 3DS, which could well be a more powerful system.

Awesome StarCraft II ‘Medic’ Box FanArt

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This is Deviantart VonSchlippe take on Blizzard's 'StarCraft 2' cover using a medic instead of a marine.

Michaele Salahi Reveals She Has M.S.

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Tareq and Michaele Salahi put Bravo network and the other cast members of "The Real Housewives of D.C." on notice when Michaele announced on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" Wednesday morning that she suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Why Do Criminals Wear Yankees Hats?

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We sense a trend...

10 Most Incredible Cave Waterfalls on Earth

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Here are 10 of the most amazing cave waterfalls on the planet.

Disarray! Democrat Calls On Nancy Pelosi To Abandon Speakership

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Desperation strikes a long shot candidate for the House in Tennessee, who calls on Pelosi not to seek the Speakership of the House next year.

7 Midget Celebrities with Girlfriends Twice Their Height

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There's no doubt that life can be tough for little people. However, while screen icons like Kenny Baker (R2-D2) and Warrick Davies (Willow, Wicket and the Leprechaun) might have married people their own height, many of their contemporaries have aimed higher – and found themselves with some beautiful full-sized ladies.

One-legged man escapes the police on foot

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Its not a good thing to look up to criminals, but the story of George Bush, a one-legged man who is not a former President, and his escape from police is bordering on inspirational. Florida police say that their altercation with Bush began with a routine traffic stop. Officers say that Bush sped away after being pulled over, driving recklessly through town before crashing into a pole. After the crash which was big enough to knock out electricity in a nearby residential area Bush climbed out of the vehicle. Police say he then escaped into a wooded area, escaping the cops chasing after him. Police later sent deputies on horseback to try to track Bush through the woods but were unable to track him down. This story definitely makes me feel like Im not trying hard enough in life. I mean, I doubt Mr. Bush has such a fantastic life if hes recklessly crashing into polls and having to escape from police. But the fact that he did it while hopping around like a rickety old pogo stick really says a lot about his will to achieve. Not like in work or education or being a productive member of society. But still. It counts for something. Plus if Sarah Palin can book motivational speeches for tens of thousands of dollars, youre telling me you wouldnt give ol Hoppin George Bush $50 and a pack of Marlboros to give you a speech? Sign me up. One-Legged Man Escapes on Foot [AOL News]

13 Things You May Not Know About Mirrors

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One of the most common household items, mirrors have a long and rich history. Not only are they integral parts of how the world works today, but they have also played a part in shaping the way the world was. Superstition, mythology and the early era of invention all have a close connection with the mirror.

Animated Awesomely True Story: Werner Herzog saves Joaquin Phoenix from car crash

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"It was clear I couldn't get him out through the window, and the moment I diverted my attention from him, he had picked up a cigarette and tried to light the cigarette. And I said to him, 'Man, relax.' And he said to me very calmly, 'I am relaxed.' And I said to him, 'No you are not.' And what I noticed and what he was not really aware, was that gasoline was dripping throughout the car. So I confiscated the cigarette lighter and then I crushed the rear window and got him out."

15 Fun & Bizarre Facts About Lady Gaga

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The start to her career didn't indicate what a phenomenon she would eventually become. A few years after being dropped from her original label and two monstrous albums later, Stefani Germanotta is hardly the same person.

6 Things You Won't Believe Are More Legal Than Marijuana

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Corruption Surrounds Afghanistan Elections

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"Politics and the economy have become too intertwined," she said. "People are selling their votes for $15, $20, $30."

Twitter: A Potential PR Nightmare

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Image via CrunchBase Im sure by now youve heard that Twitter is getting a face lift, allowing for more information to be available to you with a dual screen look. Twitter has become extremely popular over the years, contributing to a national government election, and allowing fans to get to know their favorite celebrities in 140 characters. We may like knowing what our favorite athlete is eating or what our favorite A-lister thought of so-and-sos dress. They may feel a little more special and even more famous knowing they have over 1 million people following them. Twitter is a great tool, in the hands of the right person. The micro-blogging network could also be detrimental to someones image. Who knew 140 characters could get you in trouble? More publicists need to pay attention to what their clients are tweeting, including who theyre talking to and how theyre talking to them. One false send and youre on the verge of a public relations nightmare. There have been instances (more like excuses) where questionable tweets surfaced, only to later been deleted or having a statement follow saying Ive been hacked! Whats the deal? Lets take a look at a few case studies in which big brother (and little brother) has been watching these entertainers: Kanye West: Im a huge fan, but let me leave my bias behind for this post. Kanye publicly apologized to Taylor Swift via as the one year anniversary of his jackassness was broadcasted for millions to see. He went on a multiple tweet rant about how humble hes been since then. Just imagine if he had Twitter when he did the stunt. He was visibly intoxicated (well, some of his current tweets are #drunkentweets but ones we can enjoy) and who knows what brutal, non-thought-out things he wouldve said then. Since hes joined Twitter, everyones been keeping an eye out for what hes going to say next. Matt Barnes: Now more famous for being on Basketball Wives rather than being a basketball player, the latest addition to my Los Angeles Lakers clearly skipped Twittiquette class. He failed at dont broadcast what team youre going on through Twitter before the whole world knows about it, a lesson he shouldve taken from LeBron. Matt Barnes had announced he was a member of one team, only to have to retract his statement days later and saying Im on the Lakers! Include his poor spelling and grammar, Matt Barnes is a prime example of someone who needs publicist edited tweets before he hits the send button. (I dont even want to mention the suspected spousal abuse; thats another nightmare in itself.) John Mayer: Not necessarily a PR nightmare, but John Mayer recently quit Twitter, moving instead over to Tumblr. Leaving behind millions of fans on one network was an odd move, and could potentially harbor hard feelings toward the singer. I, personally, am a little scorned that I wont see his nonsensicalanalogies anymore on my phone, but I will be following him on Tumblr. It wouldve been nice if he at least said why he was leaving. He doesnt owe us anything but hey, think about the fans. Soulja Boy/Fabolous/Lala/Carmelo Anthony/Kat Stacks: (cue sigh) I rather not get into the antics of self-proclaimed groupie Kat Stacks but she has caused Twitter blow ups between herself and hip hop stars Soulja Boy and Fabolous recently, including exposing some drug use (Soulja Boy + Cocaine). Words were exchanged and even the fans got involved. It was just a mess. She also got some choice words out of Denver Nuggets Carmelo Anthony and his new wife Lala. Celebrities arent thinking before theyre tweeting. The things they put out in the Twitterverse could damage their image for good. Reggie Bush: This, Im sure, was a media nightmare for New York Saints Reggie Bush, forfeiting his trophy due to some immoral happenings while he was a USC Trojan, but what was not a nightmare was the fact that he did not break the news on Twitter, rather, he indicated he was making the right decision and thanking/apologizing to fans for the whole situation. Why cant more celebrities take note from this young man? Theres so many more I could name, but its just a downer after a certain point. These people are in the eyes of so many people. Tweets are being saved for the Library of Congress, remember? They can, and will, be used against you! I realize everyone is human and we all make mistakes, but imagine the negative PR theyre bringing upon themselves. My advice: think before you tweet, spell check before you tweet, and do not engage and non-friendly fire. Related articles by Zemanta Soulja Boy Calls Fabolous the F Word on Twitter (lezgetreal.com) Twitter Is NOT a Social Network, Says Twitter Exec (nytimes.com) John Mayer Cancels His Huge Twitter Account: 3 Other Celebrities Who Should Do the Same (socialtimes.com) Social Bookmarking

"My Boyfriend Beat Me With A Cat"

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Police have arrested a 49-year-old man accused of beat his girlfriend with a cat and punching her in the back and head. Where's PETA when you need them?

A guide to buying your own island [Infographic]

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Ever wondered how to own your own private island? With many of major cruise lines now owning there own white sandy beaches in the Caribbean here is a look into

The Seven Greatest TV Finales of All Time

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For television fans, saying goodbye to a favorite character can be one of the hardest things they'll ever have to do. Whether a finale is done brilliantly, badly, or somewhere in between, it will always be hard for die hard fans to accept the fact that they'll never get the chance to see their favorite characters again.

Which Came First, the Chicken or the McNugget?

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Who would have thought that anyone would – that anyone could – make a case for the "naturalness" of something called the McNugget? I guess in (corporate) America, anything is possible.

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