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The Most Pirated Movie of 2012 Was…

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:12:56 +0000

When you think of the possible candidates for "Most Pirated Movie of 2012: (a dubious honor, to be sure), a few titles instantly spring to mind: 'The Avengers', 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Amazing Spider-Man', to name a few. But oddly enough, none of those major blockbusters top the list. No, the film that was pirated the most is one that, at this stage of the year, is something of an afterthought.

Find out what it is after the break.

Awesome Traffic Reporter Boasts Best Dance Moves of 2012

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:40:46 +0000

We've said it several times before, and we'll say it again-- news reporters are awesome and super talented, in a variety of ways. So far the rapping weatherman tops our list as one of the coolest reporters around, but we recently discovered a dude who's giving him a run for his money. We'd like to introduce you to the most coordinated dancing traffic anchor around, Bob Herzog.

'Baby Bump,' 'Occupy' Among 2012 List of 'Banished' Words

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:32:43 +0000

Every year, Michigan’s Lake Superior State University asks people which words and phrases have been so overused that they should be essentially banished from the English language. The school just released their list for 2012, and it’s certainly stirring up debate.

KOOL Staff Reveals Wishes for the New Year

Kool Staff — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:52:04 +0000

As one year ends and another begins, the promise of the future leads us to think of what can be. Many of us set resolutions for the new year, others simply have excitement and hopes for what the the future will bring. As we step into 2012, the KOOL staff shares their hopes, goals, excitement, and resolutions for the new year!

Americans Say 2012 Will Be Awesome — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:58:32 +0000

According to a new poll, the majority of Americans believe that 2012 will be a good year. Associated Press-GfK asked 1000 adults if they were optimistic or pessimistic about what 2012 had in store for both their family and for the United States. Seventy-eight percent answered that they were optimistic for their family, and 62 percent said [...]

Music Industry Predictions For 2012

Steve Tanko — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:55:37 +0000

If you’re a music fan, you might take a passing-interest in what goes on in the industry. And, as we approach the end of the year, experts (self-appointed or otherwise) are making their predictions for what we can expect in 2012. I came across this post with predictions for the music business in 2012. Makes [...]