A rumored fling by Giada de Laurentiis with Mayer has taken the internet by storm. De Laurentiis, upon hearing the rumors, was not amused and slammed the rumors. John Mayer's camp had a similar reaction. It could be that the gossip pages are making up celeb pairings to determine what sticks.
Giada de Laurentiis rumors across the internet
TV chef Giada de Laurentiis is rumored to have been seen out in New York on November 10 with John Mayer. However, as outlined by both parties involved it didn’t happen at all, and the alleged hookup had been a total fabrication by Star magazine, according to the Los Angeles Times. The parties involved say they have meet up once about something unrelated but that is it, there is no relationship. Giada de Laurentiis' representative requested an apology from the gossip magazine after spreading these rumors online. de Laurentiis is married and a mother already, not just the host of "Everyday Italian" a successful cooking show. She also comes from a line of success. Movie producer Dino de Laurentiis is her grandpa.
Dollar signs in eyes of reporters who report on celebrity hookups
Regardless of the truth behind a relationship, gossip magazines make big bucks when they report on the. Rumors about John Mayer tend to make a large amount of money. John Mayer has tried to stay out of the spotlight after a napalm incident when he discussed his relationship with Jessica Simpson. He even deleted his Twitter account. Additionally there were rumors about his relationship with Jennifer Aniston.
The term celebrity should disappear
It's not just Americans who have an awful obsession with celebrities. People need to think about taking up a new hobby and getting rid entirely of this unhealthy pointless term of a celebrity.
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Pop Eater
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Investment firm Terra Firma loses lawsuit over Electronic and Musical Industries
In 2007, investment firm Terra Firma purchased control of music giant EMI Ltd. $2.5 billion in the hole, Terra Firma has not done well with the investment. Terra Firma, headed by Guy Hands, sued Citibank over the investment. A jury decided in support of Citibank. Terra Firma accused Citibank of defrauding them within the obtain of Emi.
EMI bought by Terra Firma
The British business EMI was bought by Terra Firma in August 2007 for $6.8 billion. In October 2007, the obtain was funded by Citigroup right before the credit market stopped. Since that purchase, Guy Hands, who controls the Terra Firma fund, has lost billions within the business. He has additionally been the target of frustrated investors who aren’t happy with the fact two-thirds of the fund is tied up within the quickly shrinking Electronic and Musical Industries.
Citigroup and Terra Firma in the courtroom
Citigroup, which funded the Terra Firma purchase of EMI, has been on the defensive. Terra Firma states that it had been defrauded in the Electronic and Musical Industries purchase by Citigroup which led to the suit. It was not a "bidding war" to get EMI. This is what Terra Firma had been led to believe. Everybody in the jury agreed that Citigroup was no guilty. Terra Firma was not defrauded.
The upcoming place EMI will go
EMI is a music label in Britain. It’s one of the largest in fact. The Rolling Stones had been once on the EMI label. Others like Lilly Allen either have been or are on the label right now. In 2007, Guy Hands and Terra firma became in charge of the label. This meant that hardly cash was spent. This led to large acts leaving the label. The Rolling Stones was one of these. EMI cost Hands more than $8 billion he claims besides cost cuts. Hands might really well be removed as the head of Terra Firma, also as Emi. Refinancing for EMI is "much less likely" to take place with Citigroup after the suit. One more company might end up purchasing the musical industry giant due to this.
Citations
Business Week
businessweek.com/news/2010-11-04/citigroup-wins-trial-against-terra-firma-over-emi-sale.html
EMI bought by Terra Firma
The British business EMI was bought by Terra Firma in August 2007 for $6.8 billion. In October 2007, the obtain was funded by Citigroup right before the credit market stopped. Since that purchase, Guy Hands, who controls the Terra Firma fund, has lost billions within the business. He has additionally been the target of frustrated investors who aren’t happy with the fact two-thirds of the fund is tied up within the quickly shrinking Electronic and Musical Industries.
Citigroup and Terra Firma in the courtroom
Citigroup, which funded the Terra Firma purchase of EMI, has been on the defensive. Terra Firma states that it had been defrauded in the Electronic and Musical Industries purchase by Citigroup which led to the suit. It was not a "bidding war" to get EMI. This is what Terra Firma had been led to believe. Everybody in the jury agreed that Citigroup was no guilty. Terra Firma was not defrauded.
The upcoming place EMI will go
EMI is a music label in Britain. It’s one of the largest in fact. The Rolling Stones had been once on the EMI label. Others like Lilly Allen either have been or are on the label right now. In 2007, Guy Hands and Terra firma became in charge of the label. This meant that hardly cash was spent. This led to large acts leaving the label. The Rolling Stones was one of these. EMI cost Hands more than $8 billion he claims besides cost cuts. Hands might really well be removed as the head of Terra Firma, also as Emi. Refinancing for EMI is "much less likely" to take place with Citigroup after the suit. One more company might end up purchasing the musical industry giant due to this.
Citations
Business Week
businessweek.com/news/2010-11-04/citigroup-wins-trial-against-terra-firma-over-emi-sale.html
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
National Sandwich Day
National Sandwich Day is Nov. 3. Maybe it’s partially a relief from election results, however it is also more. An incredibly versatile foodstuff, a good sandwich could be every little thing from a hearty Reuben to the vegan-friendly cucumber stack. However you generally eat a sandwich, National Sandwich Day might be the perfect day to try something new.
Exactly why we commemorate Nov 3 as National Sandwich Day
National Mustard Day and International Beer Day aren't like National Sandwich day. National Sandwich day has a place in history. Nov 3 is a birthday. The fourth Earl of Sandwich has his birthday then. The fourth Earl is John Montagu. He is who many say the first sandwich was made by. The first "real" sandwich may have come from Earl of Sandwich requesting meat between 2 slices of bread after having an all night gambling binge. It does not matter why we celebrate it though since it is just an excellent holiday.
How sandwiches have changed
Would you like to make a standard sandwich? You will find a couple things required for this. 2 slices of bread will be needed. There will even need to be a filling in the middle. The hamburger is probably the most popular United States of America sandwich. Sandwich culture has grown to contain every little thing from fast-food incarnations to high-end cuisine. There was even a sandwich challenge in numerous Television shows. Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star" and Bravo's "Top Chef" are both included in this. In short, a good sandwich proves culinary chops also as an amazing steak.
How you can commemorate National Sandwich Day
Do you like peanut butter and jelly? Even if it is that or a hamburger you normally have, you are able to check out some other things too. If you want to check out the ultimate resource on taste-testing all kinds of sandwiches from the KFC Double Down all the way to The Philly Taco (a cheese steak wrapped in a slice of pizza), NPR’s “Wait Wait Do not Tell Me” blog has a Sandwich Monday feature that simply cannot be beat. Either way, try a new sandwich today, and raise your stacked lunch to the fourth Earl of Sandwich.
Articles cited
NPR
npr.org/templates/archives/archive.php?thingId=126351221
Exactly why we commemorate Nov 3 as National Sandwich Day
National Mustard Day and International Beer Day aren't like National Sandwich day. National Sandwich day has a place in history. Nov 3 is a birthday. The fourth Earl of Sandwich has his birthday then. The fourth Earl is John Montagu. He is who many say the first sandwich was made by. The first "real" sandwich may have come from Earl of Sandwich requesting meat between 2 slices of bread after having an all night gambling binge. It does not matter why we celebrate it though since it is just an excellent holiday.
How sandwiches have changed
Would you like to make a standard sandwich? You will find a couple things required for this. 2 slices of bread will be needed. There will even need to be a filling in the middle. The hamburger is probably the most popular United States of America sandwich. Sandwich culture has grown to contain every little thing from fast-food incarnations to high-end cuisine. There was even a sandwich challenge in numerous Television shows. Food Network's "The Next Food Network Star" and Bravo's "Top Chef" are both included in this. In short, a good sandwich proves culinary chops also as an amazing steak.
How you can commemorate National Sandwich Day
Do you like peanut butter and jelly? Even if it is that or a hamburger you normally have, you are able to check out some other things too. If you want to check out the ultimate resource on taste-testing all kinds of sandwiches from the KFC Double Down all the way to The Philly Taco (a cheese steak wrapped in a slice of pizza), NPR’s “Wait Wait Do not Tell Me” blog has a Sandwich Monday feature that simply cannot be beat. Either way, try a new sandwich today, and raise your stacked lunch to the fourth Earl of Sandwich.
Articles cited
NPR
npr.org/templates/archives/archive.php?thingId=126351221
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