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Tax Implications of the Madoff Scandal Investors who lost millions in the Bernie Madoff scheme paid taxes on the money they lost. WSJ tax columnist Tom Herman talks with Kelsey Hubbard about how they should handle those losses on their tax returns. The 20 Best Dividend Plays for 2009 As fat dividends become scarcer, Barron’s names stocks with good-and safe-payouts. Barron’s Clare McKeen reports. The 100 Most Respected Companies Barron’s presents its annual the World’s Most Respected Companies. And Johnson & Johnson tops the survey for the second year in a row. Week Ahead: Deflation on Deck WSJ MarketBeat blogger David Gaffen tells Dow Jones Newswires’ Simon Constable to expect deflation. Plus, the Treasury releases its international capital flows report. Economic Stimulus, How Will It Work Anna Burger is secretary-treasurer of the Service Employees International Union, and a member of President Barack Obama’s economic recovery advisory board. She talks about the new White House board as well as the economic stimulus package. (Feb 13) No CommentsFeb14No CommentsBacklash over mortgage bailout CNBC’s Rick Santelli gives voice to growing taxpayer anger over government money to bail out homeowners. Obama’s mortgage plan Home Buyers Remain Cautious Housing prices are down and mortgage rates remain low, but home buyers should be aware that they’re in it for the long haul. MarketWatch’s Amy Hoak reports. (Feb. 5) Stimulus Plan Could Hurt Housing Weiss Research analyst Mike Larson explains to Simon Constable how massive government spending could send mortgage rates higher so torpedoing any chance of a recovery in housing. Chicken Housing Crisis Hits U.S. Thanks to last year’s bankruptcy filing by poultry giant Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., scores of farmers suddenly find themselves unable to make hefty mortgage payments. WSJ’s Lauren Etter reports. Feb14No CommentsKidney located on Craigslist Gaming For Health Interactive video games are bringing fresh therapy and fitness approaches to players of all ages. MarketWatch’s Kristen Gerencher looks at a program designed to help young cancer patients and one aimed at people with Parkinson’s disease. Health Care After a Layoff Workers can extend benefits after losing their jobs, but the costs can be prohibitive. People should seek to protect their financial assets through some coverage, according to Gary Lauer, CEO of eHealth. Stacey Delo reports. (Dec. 25) Microsoft’s Venture into Health Care WSJ’s Jacob Goldstein talks to Steve Shihadeh of Microsoft Health Solutions, about how the company is looking to build applications to improve health care. Feb14Entertainment
Filed under: Video;No CommentsThat’s a big pencil! Unbsp; Who owns Facebook content? Beat up Bernie Doll People will do anything to make money, Now vendors have a Bernie Madoff doll for only 99 dollars. You can smash him to pieces to vent your frustrations. 99 dollars is probably a bargain, considering the multi-millions people lost thanks to him. Driver flips over police car This dude is going away for a long long time. Enliven Winter with a Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc For less than $20 you can brighten up the long winter days. It is as easy as opening a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc say Tastings columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. Bahamas’ Cove Atlantis Resort is Cool and Contemporary WSJ’s Finicky Traveler Laura Landro takes us on a video tour of the Cove Atlantis, a new resort within the Atlantis resort on the Bahamas’ Paradise Island. She says the Cove offers a sophisticated and contemporary alternative to the over-the-top aquatic theme at the Atlantis, sometimes called Las Vegas by the sea. Scene from the ‘Under the Sea’ Watch a scene from the new 3D IMAX film, “Under the Sea”. Willie Nelson Goes Full Circle with Western Swing Willie Nelson is back on tour, promoting his new album, “Willie and the Wheel.” But as he tells WSJ’s John Jurgensen, his new album is a return to some of his earliest roots in music. Feb14No CommentsWhat’s next for the automakers? The next six months will be critical for General Motors and Chrysler. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports.(Feb 18) Destroy Detroit and Save America WSJ Mean Street blogger Evan Newmark says in the one month President Obama has been in office, the markets already hate his presidency, his treasury secretary and his stimulus plan. But he tells colleague Dennis Berman the president has a chance to turn the tide — tell Detroit, “No more Mr. Nice Guy and no more money.” Auto Outlook Grim Heading Into 2009 WSJ’s John Stoll sees a bleak horizon for the Big Three as the auto industry reported another round of bad news with slow sales in December. Lexus Debuts Luxury Hybrid at Detroit Auto Show From the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., WSJ’s Joe White checks out Toyota’s Lexus HS250h, a Prius-style hybrid from its luxury line. GM to Cut Jobs, Auto Industry Still Reeling As GM announces a 14% cut to its global workforce, WSJ’s John Stoll says more cuts at GM and throughout the auto industry are looming.