AIG needs MORE TAX PAYER MONEY!

The American International Group, the battered insurance giant that is now effectively majority-owned by the federal government, is in talks to receive more government aid as it prepares to record another giant loss, a person briefed on the talks told DealBook.

A.I.G. could take as much as another multi-billion dollar hit when it reports earnings during the next week. It expects to disclose losses across a wide variety of holdings, from commercial real estate to credit default swaps, the private contracts that helped lead it to the brink last fall. A loss of that magnitude could lead to another sweep of credit rating downgrades, prompting a fresh round of capital demands that could again pose a serious risk to the firm and its trading partners, this person said

Angelina showdown with Jennifer Aniston! Check out this video!

Angelina Jolie’s reaction to the former Mrs Brad Pitt: all class, well at least all smiles anyway. The tabloid fantasy of a showdown didn’t eventuate, and the coverage quickly returned to the stage.

Nicky Hilton was assulted infront of and IHOP! We have Video! DAMN FREE PANCAKES!

According the E! news, the 25-year-old Hilton was at the front door of the pancake kingpin around 4:50 a.m. when she was shoved in the back."One of our deputies was in the IHOP...and heard a commotion," Whitmore says. "He went outside to investigate and discovered that Ms. Nicky Hilton was pushed from behind."

Hilton was more insulted than injured and—we're not making this up—placed the perp under citizen's arrest, which Whitmore says was unncessary, since a deputy was already present. Michael Broadhurst, 50, was taken to the West Hollywood station, booked on a misdemeanor battery charge and released later that afternoon. He is due in court April 21.

Wow i wonder what this was really all about was this a really stupid head line or was this serious? Well in any case some one putting their dirty poor hands on you is horrible! Naw relax I I know you have huge body guards and where were they when they jumped on you? Whatever........

Gary Locke is the New Choice for Secretary of Commerce.

President Obama has settled on former Gov. Gary Locke of Washington state as his top choice for commerce secretary as he tries for a third time to fill a cabinet position that has bedeviled his administration, a White House official said Monday.

The official described Mr. Locke as the “likely” nominee, a formulation the Obama team has used in the past for a candidate on the verge of being nominated pending final vetting checks.

According to the New york Times, Mr. Locke would be the third choice for the Commerce Department after Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico dropped out because of a federal investigation into state contracting and Senator Judd Gregg, a Republican from New Hampshire, withdrew his nomination citing philosophical differences with the president.

Microsoft Elevates America?

Accordinf to Cnet, Microsoft is announcing on Sunday a job training effort aimed at giving technical skills to as many as 2 million Americans over the next three years.

The most significant part of the program, in which Microsoft is offering free certification and other technical training, is being done in a phased approach, starting with Washington state. The second component of "Elevate America," available online immediately, is a Web site designed to help people with the basics such as creating a resume and send e-mail.

Microsoft's move comes as the United States has shed millions of jobs, a small number of which came from Microsoft itself as the company announced its first companywide layoffs last month.

As part of the Elevate America program, Microsoft is working with state and local governments and hopes to offer 1 million vouchers for e-learning and certification classes.

"At the federal, state and local level, leaders are working together to help start the engine of economic growth. The private sector provides much of the spark needed to jump-start that engine," Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said in a statement. "Washington state is pleased to be the first state to partner with Microsoft to provide Elevate America to our residents."

Central Maine Power Latest Report: 129,500 Without Power

According to Cnn, In checking in with the Central Power Website, it is reported that the company is working hard to get service back to people. Unfortunately homes without power now numbering 129,150.John Carroll, a Central Maine Power spokesperson, indicated that the company is addressing the problem in three steps.

They are making sure that there is no danger at the damaged sites. The next thing that they do is to assess the damage to their equipment so it can be repaired and will remain running.The last thing that they do is get the service back to the consumer.

Something that I did not know was that people who have their own generators must make sure that they are properly installed or they could actually feed back into the major company system and break it down.

Free Food A Quiznos! Yummi

Quiznos is providing free food with its Million Sub Giveaway.

Here’s the tip of the day:

To receive a free Quiznos sub, visit the company’s promotional Web site at millionsubs.com. Complete the brief form, and you’ll receive a Quiznos coupon via e-mail.

This is a nationwide offer, so the promotion is only available while supplies last. At 12:45 p.m., Quiznos had already given away 47,329 subs.

Val Kilmer and His Fat Tuesday. What is Fat or Phat Tuesday?

at a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

Florida Governor Charlie Crist (R) Gives $345 dollars for Unemployment Benefits

Governor Charlie Crist (R) signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor which will allow $345 million in federal money to go directly to the state through the end of the calendar year. The effects of the agreement came to fruition on Sunday.

The AP reported that benefits in the state are based on a worker’s prior earnings. In 2008, the Florida unemployment benefits ranged from $32 to $275 per week. Under the new agreement, Florida’s weekly unemployment benefits will increase by $25.

The Cause of Heath's Death, Wins Oscar for Role of Joker in The Dark Knight

According to cnn, "Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine," the office said in a short statement.

"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications."

Hydrocodone and oxycodone are painkillers. Diazepam is an anti-anxiety drug commonly sold under the brand name Valium; alprazolam is also an anti-anxiety drug sold under such names as Xanax. Temazepam, sold under such names as Restoril and Euhypnos, is a sleeping agent. Doxylamine, an antihistamine, can be obtained over the counter as a sleep aid.

Ledger died January 22 at an apartment in Lower Manhattan. The Oscar-nominated Australian actor, best known for his role as a stoic, closeted cowboy in the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain," was 28.

Beyonce arrives in style at the 2009 Oscars held at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles

Beyonce arrives in style at the 2009 Oscars held at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles

Here's A Partial list of Winners from the 2009 Oscars!

+ Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight."

+ Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

+ Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, "Slumdog Millionaire."

+ Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, "Milk."

+ Animated Feature Film: "WALL-E."

+ Art Direction: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

+ Cinematography: "Slumdog Millionaire."

+ Sound Editing: "The Dark Knight."

+ Costume: "The Duchess."

+ Documentary Feature: "Man on Wire."

+ Documentary (short subject): "Smile Pinki."

+ Makeup: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

+ Animated Short Film: "La Maison en Petits Cubes."

+ Live Action Short Film: "Spielzeugland (Toyland)."

+ Visual Effects: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Dolly Lady is a Judge Whoa!

Meet the baby dolls in Beth Miller’s collection. And there must be 60 to 70 of them in her modest office on the third floor of the Anderson County Courthouse. She’s the secretary for 10th Circuit Judge J.C. “Buddy” Nicholson, according to independant news.com.

Oh, but this isn’t all of them, Beth is quick to say when asked.“I probably have close to 500 dolls at home,” Beth says.And they take up a good bit of space in her Easley residence.Along with all of her other toys.“It’s like a toyland,” this mother, grandmother and wife adds.

The story of how this collection of baby dolls grew is lighthearted in places. But in others, a mother’s grief and sadness are revealed. For these things may be toys, and even a reminder to her of her days as a child when her papa would give her a new doll every Christmas. But they are also the way she coped with the death of her son, Nick.

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Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto" -- Kunio Kato, winner of best animated short, This Speech is Timless!

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto" -- Kunio Kato, winner of best animated short, Well You tell me what you think?














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Grocery Stores Safeway is A Rave while Lucky's is more like a Rant!

Hey check this out okay I'm Loving Safeway right now they have alot of things that i like on sale, and their stores are getting remodeled to look more contemporary. However the only thing that i can rant about this chain is that some of the stores are still out dated and cramped. I think that they should keep the remodeling going and try not to have all that stuff on the isles around the store.

Now the one I'm really not liking right now is Lucky's, I recently went to Lucky's a bought some juices and they were spoiled. Now they were a couple of days I'm talking' Nov. 20, 2008! That's crazy! So i went to a different one and bought some Yo- yoplait yogurts and it expired two days after I got it home, I should have check the package right? Heck no I think that it's a law too not keep food on the shelf's if its close to expiring. If there isn't that's pretty F'ed! I hope that the Lucky's in Oakland on high street and on MacArthur get their acts together cause this isn't the first time. The only plus is that this store is closer to me than any other Safeway.

Raves praise go's to Safeway and the lowly rant go's to Lucky's!

Pictures Of Rihanna Released! Damn I didn't think Chris would do her like that!

These pictures surfaced on Tmz.com and believe me I hoped that at least it wouldn't be that bad, but it is. Chris tell us what happened maybe there is some truth to a rumor or Rhianna needs to Make a Statement! This sucks because not only has he messed up his career, she has been labeled for life as the girl who got beat by Chris B. Hell I feel bad for her But Tina still got it worse! Well girl be strong don't be a victim and keep that shit moving and girl please don't take him back be a ROLE MODEL for women out there in bad Relationships.

Monster 100 ft Snake "Borneo Monster" I dont know check out the Photo.

Rumour Has it that, snake-like monster lives in Borneo, and this is the allegedly real photograph of the river Baleh. The creature is said to be 100 feet long. Look at the apparent sizes of the trees and make your own judgment. The photographer hasnt surfaced yet, but after all this exposuer well know his name.

Nationwide Ceo Steps Down ... For What?

According the NBC, the announcement was the joint agreement of CEO Jerry Jurgensen and the board of directors. What pre-empted the move is not clear.Jurgensen has been CEO of Nationwide since 2000.The company also announced President and COO Steve Rasmussen as the new CEO.

My Rant: Well Do You think that all this might be a some screen for what might ly beneathe. i hope there isn't any funny business but this might be a sign of things to come. Did he get a bonus?

Some One Told Me That Since I Have Dreads, I'll Have A Hard Time Finding A Job.....wtf!

Yeah I was talking to some one who works in the profession to which I aspire, Marketing, how ever that came out in the conversation. I was sitting there bitting my toung and tried not to scream ans cuss her out! However I replied that I think that Dread Locks are not a Fad nor trend, these locks are my hair. This is me and when I go to Work for a Company I dont think that will make a differece at all. I soon realized that this is going to happen.

People often Sterotype people and dont even appriciate people for being them if everyone looked exactly the same this would be a dull place. I often look a person who is covered in tattos and think what were they thinking. However think if thats they way they want their body to be, go ahead it's yours to do whatever. By no means is hair a severe as a full body art, but to some that little difference can be huge. Well remeber we all look them same from the inside out, except for Anne Coulter that lady bleeds concrete! lol

Robbie Tolan was Shot After A DWB! Or A BYSM (being a young successful man)

According to MLB fan house, At 2 a.m. on December 31, a 23-year-old minor league baseball player named Robbie Tolan was driving to the home he lives in with his parents after going out to eat with his cousin.

The police officer who ran Tolan's license plates apparently had no reason to do so. But he did run them, and he entered the number incorrectly, leading him to believe the car was stolen. He and his supervisor followed Robbie home and ordered him to the ground as he tried to walk in his front door. Bobby and his wife were inside the home, heard a commotion and came out. When they did, one officer grabbed Robbie's mother and pushed her against her garage door. When Robbie yelled at the officer to stop manhandling his mother, the officer shot him in the chest.

Tolan survived, but he was only recently released from the hospital, and he still has a bullet lodged in his liver and may never play baseball again. The gut-wrenching story is explored in a stunning report by Bryant Gumbel that will air Tuesday night on HBO's Real Sports.

Tolan is the son of Bobby Tolan, who played in the majors for 15 years and led the National League in stolen bases in 1970. The Tolans who are black and live in Bellaire, a white suburb of Houston, and they believe that Robbie was a victim of racial profiling the night he was shot. It's hard disagree.

Oh Snap the Terminator Has Just Cut Programs, But In the Beginning He said He Wouldn't.

According to the La Times, There are billions of dollars in cuts to schools, health care institutions, higher education and programs for the poor.

If signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who helped devise the package, the plan also would raise personal income taxes and the state sales tax, although a 12-cent-per-gallon increase in gasoline taxes was eliminated in the final hours. The gas tax would be replaced with federal economic stimulus money.

The final version of the plan would raise the state sales tax by 1 percentage point and nearly double the vehicle license fee, to 1.15%. The plan would reduce the dependent credit that Californians are allowed to claim on their taxes. The package also would increase personal income tax rates by 0.25 of a percentage point.

My Rant:
Stop and wait a minute because this really Sucks! Poor people are the ones hurting and getting people to own homes now a days isn't really easy! If the Arnold signs this cramp people are going to hate him! You need to get on that Bailout Bill and see if You can get some help! Don't let jobs be taken away, higher inflation on everything from milk to gas. Because the government wont tax people who have more money and income than people who don't even make in a year, what thy make in a week!

I Know you worked hard for your money but on the other had to reporting major profits while people cant eat is horrible. Maybe you make around a 100,000 a year and you have health benefits and life's great, but they want to raise your taxes. Then think if your a person who is working for your company part- time and they cannot afford health and dental care, they live in low income housing and life really fucking sucks! So do away with the little programs that they have if you like, but remember if we all gave just a little we would all need a whole lot less!

D Wade Sues His Wife! Wait A minute You got all the money!

In the lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, Wade is seeking at least $50,000 in damages from each defendant.Dwyane Wade sued his estranged wife and two of her lawyers Wednesday over accusations the Miami Heat star contracted a sexually transmitted disease through an extramarital affair.

Siohvaughn Wade said last month the player infected her with an unspecified disease in 2007. Weeks later, she withdrew the claim from the court hearing the divorce case for unknown reasons.

"It has been difficult to see false allegations, rumors and gossip repeatedly discussed in public about my personal life," Dwyane Wade said in a statement released to the AP. "I had no other choice but to file this action in order to clear my name."

Wait just a minute for a rank will ya! This don't make much sense, the media is the one who took the story and ran with it correct? Well i hope a judge throws this outta court she aint got money to be doing all this she has your children! I hate when these divorces get all hecktic for no reason. Just part ways un less you still love each other. I know it's had not to get even, but that's a persons lively hood don't take that anger outta context. Hopefully they get this all sorted out!

American Idol Begins to Narrow it down... Who's left!

Danny Gokey
Ricky Braddy
Alexis Grace
Tatiana Del Toro

Are all making it to the next round in American Idol!

What do you make of this stanky Leg business!

This dance really is janky! I wont be doing this in the club but the young ones are stanky leggin' it out tell me you think about the STANKY LEGG!
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Hello Every Body!

This is my first Post! SsssMMMMHHHAA smell the air now taste it taste good don't it!