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Kids of the late Michael Jackson The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel was nothing short of a star-studded evening on October 11, 2012, as some of Hollywood's top entertainers, professional athletes and musicians came together to celebrate the launch of the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink, the newest wellness beverage all of the celebrities have been raving about.  The streets of Wilshire and the famous Rodeo Drive were covered with fans waiting for the arrival of their favorite stars.  The pink carpet was graced by the famous faces of the Jackson children, Prince, Paris and Blanket accompanied by their aunt LaToya. Other stars that are active supporters of the beverage that showed-up for the unveiling of the freshest new wellness beverage included Lindsay Lohan, Anna Kendrick, Kimora Lee Simmons, Audrina Patridge, Wayne Gretzky, Matt Kemp, Metta World Peace, Michael Bay, Robert Shapiro, David Arquette and Mario Lopez.  Aimed at the average individual with an ...

Uncertainty over economic conditions may drag small businesses across America into recession. This fear was reflected in the October 2012 report of the National Federation of Independent Business, which showed that 38 percent of the respondents viewed the problem as critical.  The cost of health insurance, another factor that caused worry among the respondents, topped the same survey at 52 percent. Tied for the number three spot are issues that impinge on the cost of fuel and uncertainty over government actions, which garnered 35 percent each. Other worries of small businesses are unreasonable government regulations, 34 percent; imposition of federal taxes on business income, 30 percent; and  tax complicity, 29 percent. While other factors include frequent changes to federal rules, property taxes, and state taxes on business income, with 24 percent each. "At the beginning of next year, federal tax increases and spending cuts equivalent to 15 percent of the GDP will autom...