The National Ledger

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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



 

Gerard Butler's Arraignment on Battery Charge Delayed

Philippa Bourke
A lawyer for Gerard Butler has had Scottish-born actor's arraignment on charges of misdemeanor battery delayed. The star of the historical fantasy 300 was charged in an incident involving a paparazzo, who has...
   

New Orleans Mayor Brad Pitt - Would Angelina Jolie Be First Lady?

Philippa Bourke
Supporters of Brad Pitt entering politics have added a T-shirt shop in New Orleans to their ranks. The owner of Storyville, Josh Harvey, says the first "Brad Pitt for Mayor" T-shirt has been designed and is on sale...
   

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...
 



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



 

Oops! Gary Coleman's Wife (Photos) Arrested for Domestic Violence

Jessica Warren
Gary Coleman's wife has been arrested for domestic violence on the pint sized actor and the "Divorce Court" couple score the "Oops!" of the day!  EL from Cray Days and Nights explains.  "They live in the middle...
   

Michael Jackson "Mini Clinic" on Wheels: Drugs, Secret Girlfriend

Lynn Edwards
Bodyguard Matt Fiddes has said he was worried about Michael Jackson and his doctors (and revealed Jackson had a secret girlfriend and the couple were together for years) and Fiddes claims re just one of many...