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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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How five websites are protesting SOPA
Five major websites will go dark on Wednesday protesting two Congressional bills, which critics argue could curtail Internet and free speech.
If passed, The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act or PIPA, would allow the US government to seek a court order and even shut down websites that contain content or links to unauthorized copyrighted content. Moreover, advertisers and Internet service providers would be banned from doing business with transgressors.
Proponents of the legislation include companies that are trying to protect their copyrights, such as the Motion Picture Association of America, The NBA, Pfizer, Nike, L'Oreal, as well as the US Chamber of Commerce, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the US Conference of Mayors.
However, voices of opposition include Internet giants Google, Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, eBay, Mozilla, and Wikipedia – who say that the proposed laws constitute a First Amendment violation, promote censorship, and harm the democratic flow of information. Check out how five major websites plan to protest SOPA and PIPA:
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4 ugly websites from companies that should know better
Good website design is about more than looks. It’s about practical page layout, logical navigation, clear messaging, and of course, relevant content. Still, first impressions are powerful, in the real world and online. If a site’s homepage doesn’t make the grade visually, users might not want to stick around. These big-name companies should know better.
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In Pictures: The many faces of Maria Sharapova
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In Pictures: Tiger Woods at the Masters
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Saving Money
Stocks as stocking stuffers: Three ideas for kidsA weekly allowance isn't the only way to teach kids about personal finance. Here are three tips for giving stocks as Christmas gifts.
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The Reformed Broker
Apple stock slumps. What's behind the slide?Brown explores the theories behind last week's drop in Apple stock prices. Apple continues to knock down everything in its path, Brown writes, leveling Stock Market City.
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Tim Tebow and TiVo: Jets QB gets a new endorsement
Tim Tebow will be the new spokesman for DVR maker TiVo, and 'not just because the name sounds cool.' Tim Tebow will appear in six new commercials for TiVo, starting later this month.
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Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France cycling titles (+video)
The head of the International Cycling Union said Armstrong deserves to be forgotten in cycling.
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Nike drops Lance Armstrong. Is his net worth in jeopardy? (+video)
Lance Armstrong's reputation has been hit hard by the doping scandal that has stripped him of his Tour de France titles and banned him for life from professional cycling. His pocketbook could be next.
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Modern Parenthood
Giuliana Rancic's baby trains for Chicago MarathonGiuliana Rancic's baby will be running the Chicago Marathon next year with Mom and Dad... in his stroller.
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Stocks stumble towards end of solid 3Q
Stocks fell Friday in all industry groups in the S&P 500 except utilities. The biggest losses were in telecommunications and information technology stocks. But the big indices are still up 4 percent or more for three months.
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How to pick a safe back-to-school backpack
Backpacks need to be worn with some common sense about how to distribute weight.
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Lance Armstrong may lose Tour titles: justice for doping or a witch hunt?
The cyclist – a breathtaking seven-time winner of the prestigious Tour de France – will be stripped of all his titles, medals, and earnings from races, after deciding to stop fighting allegations of illegal doping.
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Does Olympic gold light a path to riches? Not for everyone.
The perception is that gold-winning Olympians find it easy to turn success into lucrative corporate sponsorships (Gabby Douglas is already on Corn Flakes boxes). But that's the exception to the rule.
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Penn State takes first steps to recover after Sandusky scandal
Penn State trustees, taking ‘full responsibility’ for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, announced initial steps to recover the university's tarnished reputation. Some say much more will have to be done, especially changing a campus culture in which sports coaches are idolized.
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Congress fumes over US Olympic uniforms 'Made in China'
Ralph Lauren, an American company, designed US Olympic uniforms. But members of Congress are angry that the US Olympic uniforms were made in China.
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Will Louis Freeh report hurt Penn State football?
Could Penn State football face NCAA 'death penalty?' Most observers say no. But Penn State football, which brings in $50 million in annual profits, could face other NCAA sanctions in wake of the Louis Freeh report.
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Nike pulls Joe Paterno name off child care center (+video)
Nike officials say the Joe Paterno Child Development Center, a child care facility at the company's headquarters, will be renamed. Nike CEO Phil Knight said "Joe [Paterno] made missteps that led to heartbreaking consequences."
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Why did Jeneba Tarmoh pull out of 100-meter runoff? (+video)
Jeneba Tarmoh was supposed to race Allyson Felix Monday to break a tie and see who would run the race in the London Olympics. But Tarmoh pulled out as emotions ran high.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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US stocks end lower as Europe teeters
The Dow average shed 77 points to end at 12,496 after another day of volatile trading around the globe. The Dow had been down as much as 120 points and up as much as 24 points. This follows triple-digit gains on Tuesday and losses on Monday.
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Horizons
Facebook App Center goes live for mobile usersFacebook officially launched its App Center this week, amid a smattering of good news from Wall Street.
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Advertisers and Facebook face an uphill battle. But it could be worth it.
General Motors' decision to invest significantly less advertising dollars in Facebook inspired some to suggest that the world's most popular social network needs to grow up.
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Blind Chinese activist makes dramatic escape from house arrest
Chen Guangcheng is now sheltering in the US embassy.
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Difference Maker
Ma Jun helps Chinese find out who's polluting and shame corporations into cleaning up2012 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Ma Jun enlists ordinary Chinese to help clean up China's pollution.
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Change Agent
GoodGuide and others use technology to help turn consumers greenA host of companies and nonprofits are using technology – from smartphones to social networking – to make it easier for consumers to choose environmentally friendly products.
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Opinion: How Apple, Foxconn, and others can address labor abuses in overseas factories
Why do we keep hearing about labor abuses in overseas factories like those of Apple-supplier Foxconn? Auditing and inspections are inadequate to solve the problem. Requiring companies to examine and publicly report on risks along their supply chains can help eliminate violations.
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Reggie Miller, Don Nelson lead next class into Basketball Hall of Fame
The Indiana Pacers shooting guard, along with the former Bucks, Warriors, Knicks, and Mavericks head coach, has been selected for enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame next September.
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Change Agent
From hazelnut trees to Foxconn, corporate responsibility is growingMountain Hazelnut Venture is planting trees, paying fair wages, and supplying customers in a triple win for corporate social responsibility.
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