“Eye of the Tiger” is owned by Rude Music Inc. and was made famous in Rocky III. Rude Music Inc. says that Gingrich has used the song ever since 2009. They reportedly have evidence that he used the song in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

In addition to unspecified damages, Rude Music Inc. also wants the judge to order Newt Gingrich to stop using the song immediately.

You can listen to the song below … but be warned that it will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day.

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Not only does the 30-year-old paralegal claim the sexual assault occurred, she also says that she got pregnant and subsequently had an abortion as a result of the attack.

The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating the allegation, and Kelly has not been charged with any crime as of yet. However, he has “strenuously” denied the charge through his lawyer.

The alleged rape occurred back on Oct 8 when the two allegedly met on the street, had drinks at South Street Seaport, and then went back to her law office (because her boyfriend was home — so they couldn’t go there).

More details are sure to come out on this story soon.

Image: WENN (Raymond Kelly and son, Greg Kelly)

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Though Wikipedia is going dark over SOPA/PIPA tomorrow. Many companies actually support SOPA, from ABC to Visa.

Allison Boyer of BlogWorld has a good piece about Why SOPA Scares the You-Know-What Out of Me that talks about a lot of worrisome loopholes. You should also read this article from Daily Kos about the repeated blows SOPA and PIPA suffered over the weekend.

A quick Google search will pull up tons of articles and commentary on the legislation. Read up (be sure to read the actual bills too) and form your own opinion instead of listening to what the mainstream media might be telling you.

Related posts:

• Wikipedia to Go Dark on Wednesday to Protest SOPA & PIPA

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Many people believe with these bills, we’d be heading down a slippery slope and the legislation could threaten free speech. Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales has decided to send a message by going dark for 24 hours on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in protest of SOPA and PIPA. Wikipedia is joining many other websites, such as Reddit, and businesses that are stopping operations for the day in an effort to increase awareness about the two bills.

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Lack of Updates
If you have a Twitter page for your business that isn’t updated regularly, people may think your business is unreliable. Or they may think your business is out of business.

Sounding Like Spam
If all you use Twitter for is to talk about your products without any other sort of interaction, your company may get a “spammy” reputation.

Customer Service
People may begin to use your Twitter page as a sort of customer service. Unless you have the time to answer questions on Twitter, this could quickly turn into a hassle.

Is Twitter right for your business?

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Instructional Videos
If the service or product you offer is complicated or confusing, post instructional videos on YouTube to make life easier for your customers.

Answer Questions
Every business has frequently asked questions. Answer your FAQ on a video and post it on YouTube.

Free Commercial
Produce a commercial for your business and put it on YouTube. Potential customers who stumble upon it may turn into actual customers.

Testimonials
Ask for video testimonials from your customers. Then take all the videos and edit them together into one YouTube video.

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Add Location
If your Twitter handle isn’t available but your business operates out of only one city, consider adding the city name to your Twitter handle.

Add First Name
By adding your first name to the end of the Twitter handle, it can give your Twitter page a personal feel. And customers love that!

Contact Twitter
If you have a trademark on your business name, contact Twitter and they may decide to give you the Twitter handle of your choice.

Buy It
If your Twitter handle is unavailable, contact the current owner of the Twitter handle and offer to buy it.

Twitter Handle for Business

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Double and Triple Up
Multiply your credit card minimum payments two or three times to reduce the amount of interest you’ll end up paying. Merely meeting the minimum means you’ll never see bottom.

Now’s the Time to Negotiate
Talk to your credit card company about negotiating a better rate on interest, fees and other expenses. If your interest rate is above 15 percent and they won’t negotiate, it may be time to transfer much of the balance to a lower-cost card. Just make sure you pay off the debt before the interest rate climbs again.

Go On a No-spend Diet
Stick those credit cards in the freezer, if you have to, but do what it takes to avoid impulse shopping sprees. Better yet, give them to a trusted friend or family member for safekeeping.

Get Couponing
Using coupons for necessary purchases not only saves you money, but the practice helps you make more educated purchasing decisions. You can find online and printable coupons for thousands of stores on CouponSherpa.com, or download their mobile app for instant access to coupons while you shop.

Stick to Cash
There’s something about parting with greenbacks that makes us less likely to spend. Keep a budgeted amount on hand and stay away from the cards. Using the envelope system is especially helpful in tracking your cash spending while working toward financial goals.

Cut Back on Luxuries
You’ve had your fun during the holidays; now it’s time to get serious. Cut out the restaurants, nail salon and triple shot mocha latte until the bills are under control. Of course, too strict of an economic diet is as easy to break as a weight-loss regimen. So figure in an occasional, small splurge to keep you going.

Set Small Goals
Don’t try to do everything at once. If paying off credit cards in three months means going hungry, you’re biting off more than you can chew. Set smaller, obtainable goals and you’ll appreciate the final results more. For those with multiple credit cards with high balances, try paying down one card at a time to feel that sense of accomplishment needed to push on to the next goal.

Meet With a Financial Planner
If you’re barely treading financial water, it’s time to get some assistance. A professional financial planner can help you establish a reasonable plan that won’t leave you paying off debts until next Christmas. You can find a qualified guide through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards website or you might check for non-profit assistance.

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Airfare
Greater demand and fewer available airline seats will likely lead to higher ticket prices for flights next year.

Digital Cameras
Smartphones have quickly replaced budget friendly point-and-shoot cameras, so manufacturers and retailers are focusing more on higher-end digital SLRs.

Hard Drives
There’s been a shortage of hard drives thanks to epic flooding in Thailand in 2011, and some retailers have actually been rationing hard drive–based products.

Desktop Computers
The consolidation of desktop features into monitor-integrated units — many with touchscreens — will drive desktop prices up in 2012.

Food
Most retailers have reported that food prices are rising and those increases are being passed along to shoppers.

Mobile Data Plans
Data plans in the past have had a tendency to decline, but as carriers build out 4G and LTE services, and move away from unlimited plans, data is set to become more expensive in 2012.

You can check out the rest of the list at dealnews.com.

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Social Media Expert
Learn everything there is to know about social media and then start helping companies grow their social media presence.

Delivery Service
People don’t like spending money on gas. Other people have gotten rid of their cars due to a lack of money or a concern for the environment. That opens the door for delivery services.

Babysitting
This timeless profession should become a lot more popular in 2012 since there will be more people going back to work. Well, in theory, at least.

Babysitting Business

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