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Taxing Time Again for New York

Matt Towery
Who are the richest people in town? Here's a hint: Every dime they have is disposable income.  The answer is tourists. And they increasingly are the victims of the soak-the-rich mentality that has resurfaced with...
   

A Health-Care Greeting: Welcome to Wal-Mart

Froma Harrop
Americans agree on health care. Ask them, "Who should pay for it," and they all answer, "Not me." But follow up with, "Who, then?" and you have a fight on your hands.  Wal-Mart has greatly improved the quality...
   

General Motors as Government Motors After One Month

Marion Edwyn Harrison, Esq.
Almost one month ago General Motors Corporation (GM), probably quite necessarily, filed for bankruptcy.  The recession, noncompetitive operating costs (conspicuously including noncompetitive labor costs) and...
   

Freedom and Giving: Religion, Environment and Finances All Require Choices

Pete Latona
The need for Freedom seems to be deeply ingrained in the heart of man. World history is latent with battles to attain or preserve freedom. If you don’t have it you want it. If you have it you fight anyone...
 



Pop Culture & Sports



 

Michael Jackson Funeral Tickets Lottery, Sale; Matt Fiddes Reveals Secret Girlfriend

Angela Carson
Michael Jackson had a secret girlfriend according to Matt Fiddes and the couple kept the secret hidden for years.  A stunning claim, but expected in the long line of wild stories.  Next up is a solid lead...
   

A Scary New Moon for Robert Pattinson: Spoiler Hints From Twilight Star

Ginger Marks
Twilight star Robert Pattinson said that he thinks fans will be "scared" of the film's sequel, New Moon as it gets deeper into the dark side of his character. Robert, 23, plays dreamy vampire Edward Cullen in the hit film...
   

Kirk Douglas Pays Tribute to Karl Malden

Sophie Eager
Kirk Douglas has paid tribute to actor Karl Malden, who recently passed away aged 97. Malden reportedly died from natural causes and Douglas, 93, talked about the loss of his old friend on his MySpace blog...
   

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Split - Break Up Reports Hit

Gavin Wilson
Did Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Split split?  Break up reports have surged recently for the couple.  Justin and Jessica Biel's relationship is said to be on the rocks. A source said: “Things don’t look good for them right now...
 



Ledger DC Journal



 

Why Did Sarah Palin Resign? Secrets Behind Resignation of Alaska Governor

Gene Byrd
Why did Sarah Palin resign?  The Governor of Alaska was a punching bag for lots of Hollywood an Gotham also checked in with Saturday Night Live and especially Tina Fey (where has she disappeared to without...
   

Will Vicodin Be Taken Off the Market? Tylenol Liver Damage, FDA Panel

Gene Byrd
Will Vicodin be taken off the market?  Tylenol and liver damage is the worry from an FDA panel that believes that patients are unable or unwilling to monitor their intake of Tylenol (the most popular brand...
 




Ledger Pop Journal



 

New Moon Cozy: Rob Pattinson & Emilie de Ravin Brush Off Twilight Star Kristen Stewart?

Josh Hart
New Moon vampire hunk Robert Pattinson has finally landed his Twilight on screen love and co-star Kristen Stewart but reports continue to claim that 'Lost' star Emilie de Ravin and her beauty and charms may be...
   

Posh Nude Bust (Pics); Gary Coleman's Wife Arrested for Domestic Violence, Rihanna Ink

Lynda Johnson
Victoria Beckham nude can get you arrested.  Posh has taken it all off for several photos but one on a t-shirt of the sexy Posh got a Lebanese national arrested in Dubai.  "Gary Coleman's Wife Arrested for Domestic...