Though Randy Moss may be most remembered for his moon, fans shouldn’t forget how he lit up the NFL. On Monday, ESPN reported that Moss, 34, will retire from football. He ends his career with 954 catches, 8th all-time, and 14,858 yards, 5th all-time. Both he and Terrell Owens have 153 catches, good for second
Continue reading …What began as a heroic rescue of an Ohio woman from her burning vehicle has turned into a nightmare for the two Good Samaritans who sustained life-altering physical and emotional damage while saving her life—leading them to sue her, the Columbus Dispatch reports. David Kelley and Mark Kinkaid spotted…
Continue reading …Sony’s TV reform to begin ‘immediately,’ could involve partnering with other firms
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It’s been a year. Particularly if you’re Sony. The same company that’s staring at a $171 million price tag due to an unforgettable PSN breach and a gamut of bad news detailed in its most recent earnings report is now facing the daunting task of reforming its flagging TV division. ‘Course, Sony’s still moving gobs of panels, but according to Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato, “markets are maturing and price competition is stiff” in advanced nations. Mr. Kato recently spoke candidly with The Nikkei (linked below; subscription required), noting that the company is aiming to turn its TV business “into one that can be profitable even if we do not pursue volume.” In order to do so, the entire platform is being looked at — “no stone will be left unturned” — and he even mentioned that partnerships with other companies will be considered. Oh, and if you thought you’d have to wait a quarter or two to see any changes, have a listen at this: “Even though we haven’t yet decided how to announce the plans, they’ll be implemented immediately.” Attaboy! Sony’s TV reform to begin ‘immediately,’ could involve partnering with other firms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Come August 28, teachers and students in Missouri can no longer be friends — on Facebook. With a new law, Missouri has became the first in the nation to prohibit social networking between students and teachers. When Missouri Senate Bill 54, which was signed by the governor last week, takes effect later this month, teachers
Continue reading …A federal judge ruled today that Planned Parenthood would likely succeed in overturning a new Kansas law that would deny the group access to federal family planning funding, saying he believes the law is unconstitutional and was intended to punish Planned Parenthood for advocating for abortion rights. US District Judge…
Continue reading …Finally, a real reason to send conspiracy theory extremists to the bottom of the sea: A team of Swedish treasure hunters have uncovered what they think could be a UFO crash site in the Baltic Sea, reports Gizmodo . The 60-foot disc sits at the end of what appears to be…
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HHS today expanded women’s wellness care services that insurers must cover without co-pay under the Affordable Care Act: birth control, yearly wellness visits, breastfeeding, and screening for gestational diabetes, domestic abuse, HPV, STDs, and HIV.
Continue reading …A new tax imposed on current tourists will help ensure that future tourists can also enjoy the city. It’s no secret that Venice is sinking. High tides commonly overtake parts of the so-called City of Water, flooding buildings and squares and eroding walkways. But Mother Nature cannot keep the people away. Tourists flock to Venice
Continue reading …Did the bank repossess your home? Well, we’re not sure if this will make you feel better or worse, but there’s a chance the bank won’t profit from it—or even use it in any way. Banks have such a glut of repossessed homes that they are increasingly choosing to…
Continue reading …“Two Girls, One Cup” was, of course, an abominable video that was exploitative, repulsive, and degrading to participants and viewers alike. It inspired many “reaction” videos of people watching the horrors therein for the first time. I always thought of it as an elaborate metaphor for the Reagan administration. So in that spirit, I humbly suggest the sequel.
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