President Barack Obama ribs Mitt Romney at White House correspondents’ Dinner [Video]
Barack Obama ribs Mitt Romney at White House correspondents’ dinner
Court finds: Nutella isn’t good for you!
Ferrero USA Inc., the makers of the chocolate spread Nutella have settled a class action lawsuit providing truth to longstanding clichés including “Just because it tastes good, doesn’t mean it’s good for you” and “You can’t believe everything you read.” The company faced a bevy of complaints from California consumers regarding advertising claims the chocolate-hazelnut breakfast spread is a healthy and nutritious food, reported the Globe and Mail. The company reportedly settled the lawsuit to the tune of $3 million earlier this week. “People who bought Nutella between January 1, 2008 and February 3, 2012, (August 1, 2009 AND January 23, 2012 if you live in California) can file a claim and join the class action, but…
VIDEO: George Zimmerman Released from Florida Jail
George Zimmerman was released around midnight Sunday from a county jail on $150,000 bail as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin. (April 23)
Francois Hollande ‘Beats Nicolas Sarkozy’ in French Presidential Election
Francois Hollande beat right-wing incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in France’s first round of the presidential race, according to early estimates from several polling institutes Both candidates qualified for the second round on May 6, with Mr Hollande taking 28 to 29 per cent of the vote and Mr Sarkozy 25 to 26, according to unofficial estimates from multiple sources.Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen came third with between 17 and 20 pe rcent, beating far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon, who scored between 10.5 and 13 per cent, according to the estimates.
Lamborghini Finally Unveiled its Rumored SUV named after a dead cow.
Lamborghini finally takes the wraps off its much rumored SUV during Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The Urus concept points the direction for a production SUV in the Lamborghini line-up. Following the example of Porsche, which used its Cayenne SUV to create more stable revenue, Lamborghini wants to add an SUV as a third model in its lineup. At the Beijing International auto show, Lamborghini finally revealed what its SUV will look like. Using the sharp edges of its current design language, the Urus concept presents a very unique look for a vehicle designed to drive offroad. Although about 16 feet in length, similar to the Cayenne, the Urus concept is only about 5.5 feet…
Warren Buffett Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer!!
“Breaking news from Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway that is crossing the wires: He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here is the release from Buffett, who says “I feel great.” To the Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway: This is to let you know that I have been diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer. The good news is that I’ve been told by my doctors that my condition is not remotely life-threatening or even debilitating in any meaningful way. I received my diagnosis last Wednesday. I then had a CAT scan and a bone scan on Thursday, followed by an MRI today. These tests showed no incidence of cancer elsewhere in my body. My doctors and…
[Video] 2PAC Comes Back to Life at COACHELLA 2012! AMAZING! (Full 2pac hologram show)
At Coachella‘s last night performance by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The rappers brought their old pal Tupac Shakurback to life, the Internet had plenty to say about the mind-blowing spectacle. 2Pac knocked out two classics — “Hail Mary” and “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” — before slipping away once more into the ether. Head below to catch a roundup of reactions to the performance, from noted publications to chart-topping singers.
Facebook quietly launches “Facebook Offers” [Video]
Facebook quietly announced Facebook Offers on Thursday, publishing a YouTube video announcing the project (embedded below). Facebook Offers is based on users “liking” the Facebook page owned by a business. If they do, Offers allows the business to send the customer/fan a special deal, such as a discount on a cup of coffee. Facebook rolled out Offers in beta to a handful of clients in the U.S. after announcing it at a conference in February. Facebook is continuing to roll out the beta to a limited amount of businesses in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Turkey. Unfortunately, Facebook’s history of social deals reads like a bit like a “Who’s on First” skit. Facebook’s plans for the social…
How Instagram Went From Idea to $1 Billion in Less Than Two Years
The entrepreneurial dream of selling a startup for megabucks came true for the founders of photo-sharing app Instagram when Facebook agreed to buy the company for $1 billion in cash and stock. It’s a remarkable outcome for a young company that still isn’t generating revenue. Facebook is betting it can leverage not only Instagram’s photo filtering and sharing services but also its skyrocketing user base. Since its launch in 2010, Instagram now has more than 30 million registered users with hundreds of millions of photos shared. Here’s a quick history of how Instagram grew from a simple idea to a $1 billion acquisition: Related: Instagram Founders Agree to Facebook Buyout March 2010: Stanford University grad Kevin Systrom closes a $500,000 seed round…
Ann Romney Criticized For Having ‘Never Worked A Day In Her Life’
Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen stirred controversy Wednesday evening when she criticized Ann Romney for having “never worked a day in her life.”During a discussion on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 of the so-called war on women, Rosen said she agreed with Mitt Romney’s claim that women care more about economic issues than reproductive rights. But Romney’s use of his wife Ann’s perspective shows how poorly the former Massachusetts governor connects with voters, Rosen said. “Guess what?” Rosen said. “His wife has actually never worked a day in her life. She’s never really dealt with the kinds of economic issues that a majority of the women in this country are facing.” Rosen continued, “There’s something much more fundamental about…















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