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Sen. Joe Biden’s younger son gets scrutiny for lobbying, financial dealings August 28, 2008 at 9:27am R. Hunter Biden’s work as a lobbyist and hedge fund principal has created some awkward moments for Joe Biden, just as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee is emphasizing his working-class origins and how he has tackled moneyed interests on behalf of ordinary Americans. Read more → Cecile Richards gives John McCain a send-up to make her mother proud August 27, 2008 at 9:01am With all the talk of political dynasties passing the torch - or being shoved out of the way - little attention has been paid to another Democratic scion who shared the stage with Hillary Clinton last night. Her name is Cecile Richards. Read more →		Smurfs promoter Stuart R. Ross charged with extortion August 27, 2008 at 8:53am Stuart R. Ross, the man who brought the Smurfs to America, would seem to be starring in his own made-for-TV production, but it’s hardly a cartoon. Read more → Steve Schmidt, aka ‘the Bullet,’ orchestrates attacks on Obama August 26, 2008 at 9:55am In the two months since the man nicknamed “the bullet” took charge, John McCain’s campaign has grown harder-edged and more combative, relentlessly attacking Barack Obama’s perceived assets, including his promise to be a change agent. Read more →
Jerry Seinfeld faces greatest comic challenge - making Microsoft seem hip August 21, 2008 Rachel Maddow gets MSNBC time-slot August 20, 2008 Woodward and Mayhew prepare another Bush tell-all August 20, 2008 DirecTV mastermind Eddy Hartenstein named publisher in Los Angeles August 18, 2008 Trader Adam Levinson gets $300 million to stick with Fortress Investment Group August 12, 2008		Cecile Richards gives John McCain a send-up to make her mother proud August 27, 2008 Smurfs promoter Stuart R. Ross charged with extortion August 27, 2008 Steve Schmidt, aka ‘the Bullet,’ orchestrates attacks on Obama August 26, 2008 Swift Boat financier Harold Simmons funds anti-Obama TV ad August 26, 2008 Pelosi sees no problem in her Boone Pickens investment August 25, 2008
10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, closet space and servants’ quarters, all for $38 million The luxe 740 Park in Manhattan, described in Michael Gross’s of the same name as “the world’s richest apartment building,” has a new opening.		Matt Damon works with One Campaign to raise awareness of poverty People Magazine’s sexiest man of the year, Matt Damon, is also the face of the ONE Campaign; a nonprofit organization that raises public awareness about the global issues of hunger, poverty, and disease.
Muckety this! DC Comics to Ms. Magazine August 4, 2008 Muckety this! Andrew Mellon to pop singer Paul Simon August 1, 2008 Muckety this! Dick Cheney to The Fonz and to ‘Friends’ July 10, 2008 Muckety this! Snoop Dogg to Laura Bush June 27, 2008		Matt Damon works with One Campaign to raise awareness of poverty August 25, 2008 Phil Collins, king of the breakup song, also tops in divorce settlements August 19, 2008 Michael Phelps goes for sponsors’ gold August 18, 2008 Martha Stewart’s daughter, Alexis, to roast Mom on new show August 11, 2008
Socialite Marylou Whitney makes grand gesture - at Eliot Spitzer’s expense August 6, 2008 ‘Dark Knight’ may owe its bite to Nolan team’s English sensibility July 23, 2008 Politics is a favorite pastime of the Estee Lauder board July 13, 2008 Love means never having to say you’re poor July 9, 2008		Make a Muckety: David Rockefeller and family May 14, 2008 Make a Muckety: Monsanto Company April 23, 2008 Make a Muckety: Ford Motors, Nabisco, and Nationwide April 14, 2008 Make a Muckety: Bush to Gossip Girl April 11, 2008