Lance-o-Rama has broken out … again. But this time, we’re getting a confession. On air. On Oprah. Tonight.While many people speculate about this being his first step towards redemption, a comeback, a new chapter in the doping arms race, the one thing nobody seems to be discussing right now is what L’Affair de Lance means for you.After all, if you’re like most Americans, you watched the Tour...
“Gangnam Style” takes top song prize at “K-pop Grammys”
Label: Lifestyle(Reuters) – South Korean rapper Psy‘s quirky viral hit “Gangnam Style” took the prize for top song on Wednesday at the 27th annual Golden Disk Awards, a Korean pop event dubbed the “Korean Grammys.”The two-day celebration of all things K-pop, including performances by superstars such as the boy band Super Junior, was held in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur before hordes of screaming fans, a...
The New Old Age Blog: Officials Say Checks Won't Be in the Mail
Label: HealthThe jig is up.Two years ago, the Treasury Department initiated its Go Direct campaign to persuade people still receiving paper checks for their Social Security, Veterans Affairs, S.S.I. and other federal benefits to switch to direct deposit.“At that point, we were issuing approximately 11 million checks each month,” or about 15 percent of the total, Walt Henderson, director of the campaign, told me.After...
DealBook: JPMorgan’s Board Uses a Pay Cut as a Message
Label: BusinessShortly after the markets closed on Tuesday afternoon, an emissary from JPMorgan Chase’s board of directors walked two flights down to the 48th-floor corner office of the bank’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, to deliver a stark message. The board had voted to slash Mr. Dimon’s annual compensation for 2012 by half.At first blush, the move appeared to be a stinging rebuke of Mr. Dimon for his failures...
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Helicopter crashes in central London, killing at least two people
Label: World LONDON -- A helicopter apparently crashed into a crane atop a high-rise building in central London during the morning rush hour...
See a Real-Life <em>Mario Kart</em> Race Complete With RFID Bananas, Power-Ups
Label: Technology What Mario Kart fan hasn’t secretly dreamed of playing a real-life version of the Mario Bros-themed racing game? But while most people would be content with renting regular go-karts and using their imaginations really, really hard, two Texas engineers, Hunter Smith and Ben James, decided to make the dream a reality by creating an ingenious live-action version of...
Steve Harvey signs long-term, expanded deal with Clear Channel
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Steve Harvey has re-upped with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, entering a five-year contract that will continue his nationally syndicated radio program “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and add new facets to his relationship with the media giant, Clear Channel said Tuesday.Under the new agreement, Harvey and Clear Channel will work on a number of joint ventures, including...
Well: Exercise Can Boost Flu Shot's Potency
Label: HealthPhys EdGretchen Reynolds on the science of fitness.As this year’s influenza season continues to take its toll, those procrastinators now hurrying to get a flu shot might wish to know that exercise may amplify the flu vaccine’s effect. And for maximal potency, the exercise should be undertaken at the right time and involve the right dosage of sweat, according to several recent reports.Flu shots are...
You're the Boss Blog: Ten Hard-Earned Lessons About Selling a Business
Label: BusinessMy last three posts have focused on Holly Hunter and her business sale that went bad. I want to thank Ms. Hunter for allowing her story to be told. Although she made some mistakes, she was willing to talk about them in the hope that others might learn from her experience.But those mistakes are hardly unique to Ms. Hunter. In fact, many business owners have had similar experiences. The most important...
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