It’s certainly not your typical teenager’s allowance. 17-year old Scotty McCreery will get a $250,000 advance as the winner of “American Idol.” A California judge had to approve the deal that includes payment for the first album that McCreery will produce. This year marked the time that both “Idol” finalists were under the age of 18. Source Link
A man who makes his living turning left at speeds up to 200 miles per hour has put the brakes on any more high-speed joyriding outside the race track. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch apologized after he was caught driving 128 miles per hour in a custom-built Lexus sports car on a North Carolina road. Busch will lose his street driving license for 60 days. Source Link
Google wants you to use your Android smart phone as a high-tech wallet. The company has partnered with Mastercard to launch a new service called Google Wallet that allows users to swipe their phone to make payments at retailers. The technology is part of a software upgrade for the latest Android phones. Source Link
