Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync creator was a Ponzi scammer
May 24, 2008
Most of us know Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync but very few probably know that the man behind those boy bands is a convicted scammer.
Last week, Lou Pearlman, the creator of popular boy groups Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync was sentenced to 25 years in prison for running a scam that swindled investors more than $300 million since the 1980s.
Free Apple iPhone downloads - Software, games, apps
May 24, 2008
Looking for free wallpapers, games, themes, softwares, backgrounds, apps and other hacks for your iPhone?
Here’s a list of links that might be useful.
Free mp3 music downloads
May 24, 2008
Looking to download free mp3 or other music formats for your music, multimedia or mp3 player?
Here’s a list of links that might be useful.
Free Sony PSP downloads - Games, video converters, software
May 24, 2008
Looking for free games, video converters, themes, wallpapers, softwares, apps and other hacks for your Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)?
Here’s a list of links that might be useful.
Identity theft company’s TV ad backfires
May 24, 2008
In the TV ads promoting his company’s service, the CEO of an identity fraud prevention agency in the US brandished his Social Security Number and dared everyone to try to steal his identity. Now, he himself has become a victim of identity theft.
(Sample TV ad of identity theft protection company LifeLock showing CEO Todd Davis making the dare can be seen below.)
The TV stunt resulted to more than 87 instances of people trying to steal his identity and Davis’ Social Security Number was used at least 20 times by other people applying for a driver’s license.
One guy in Texas eventually succeeded. He was able to get $500 from an online loan company after using the Social Security Number advertised on TV.
What ‘Third-Party Ads’ means for Google Adsense publishers
May 23, 2008
If you are a Google Adsense publisher, you probably have already received Google’s email about Third Party Ads:
We’re happy to announce that the Google content network now
accepts display ads served from qualified third-party vendors.
During this initial release, only ads in English are eligible,
although we look forward to offering more options in the future.By accepting third-party ads, we can attract a greater variety of
advertising on the Google content network, which we believe will
result over time in increased revenue for publishers and more
relevant advertising for end users.
What this means is that Google has opened its content network and can now accept ads from qualified third party vendors. Some of the identified third party tracking vendors include DoubleClick DFA, Mediaplex/ValueClick, Eyeblaster, EyeWonder, Interpolls, Pointroll, Unicast, Dynamic Logic/Safecount, Factor TG, IAG, and InsightExpress.
Many large, top-brand advertisers use third parties to create and manage their ad campaigns. By accepting ads from these third parties, the Google ad inventory is expected to increase — ultimately translating to more ad earnings for Adsense publishers.
(Video) With 56% of votes, David Cook - not Archuleta - is the ‘American Idol’
May 22, 2008
Turns out Simon Cowell was wrong: David Cook won American Idol today, beating crowd favorite David Archuleta by a margin of 12 million votes.
In yesterday’s finale performances, Simon Cowell criticized Cook, declaring that his song choices had sunk him while telling 17-year-old Archuleta he scored a “knockout” against the 25-year-old bartender.
But the votes were on Cook’s side. More than 56% of a record 97.5 million text and phone votes were made for Cook, besting Archuleta by more than 12 million votes.
Video of the announcement of the winner and David Cook’s performance as the new American Idol after the jump.
(Video) David Archuleta wins ‘American Idol’
May 21, 2008
Or so says acerbic judge Simon Cowell.
If it were up to Cowell, 17-year-old David Archuleta sealed his fate as the next American Idol after his “knockout” performance beat 25-year-old David Cook’s.
(UPDATE: Simon’s wrong. David Cook won American Idol!)
Of course, it’s the votes that still count so wait until tomorrow when the actual winner is announced.
In the finale of the top-rated show American Idol, David Archuleta and David Cook each performed three songs.
In the first round, David Cook sang U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” For his part, David Archuleta sang the Elton John anthem “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Both received equally stellar reviews but all the same, Cowell declared Archuleta the winner.
Police photos of RCBC robbery (Warning! Not for weak of heart)
May 21, 2008
Apparently, police photos of the horrendous bank heist that left 10 people dead in Cabuyao, Laguna on May 16 are now circulating on the internet.
A reader pointed us to a site where shocking pictures of the aftermath of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) robbery are uploaded.
Be warned!
Stop reading now if you don’t want to view the images. These are sensitive photos which may not be suitable to children or the weak of heart.
(May 2008) CPA Board Exam results
May 21, 2008
Congratulations to the 1,268 out of 4,651 examinees who passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)!
Here is the list of passers.
