Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has come out with her own branded pre-paid credit card. However, experts say her card is rife with hidden fees and that she is ripping off her young fans. Whatever happens, it looks like Kim will be raking it in.

Is Kim’s “kard” a scam? Or are you too busy ogling her ample booty to care?

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On Wednesday, Taiwanese Taekwondo gold-medal hopeful Yang Shu-chun was thrown out of her opening bout by judges citing illegal equipment at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. Yang broke down in disbelief and sat in protest for an hour. Yang and her coach say all their equipment were cleared by the judges before competition began. Taiwan has rallied behind Yang, suspecting that Chinese judges exerted influence to get Yang disqualified.

What do you think?

British husband and wife Paul and Rachel Chandler are free after spending more than a year in captivity. The couple were snatched from their yacht off the coast of Somalia by pirates while on a round-the-world trip. They were released after friends and family paid a US$1 million ransom.

Do you think governments should help out in such cases? Leave a comment below.

Drinking one can of Four Loko is the equivalent of three cans of beer and three cups of coffee in terms of alcohol and caffeine. The canned energy drink is a favorite with many college students seeking to get wasted on the cheap, calling it ‘blackout in a can’. The US FDA recently banned energy drinks like Four Loko, saying that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is unsafe. College students will have to go back to mixing Red Bull with Vodka

Do you think Four Loko is too loco? Or is the FDA the one that’s loco for the ban?

Britain’s Prince William broke hearts around the world on Tuesday when he announced his engagement to Kate Middleton. Middleton is the first commoner to marry in to the Royal family in over 300 years. The wedding is set to take place sometime in 2011.

Do you think William is doing the right thing in marrying a ‘commoner’? Leave a comment below.

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Full body scanners and enhanced pat downs in private rooms are fueling anger among air travelers in the US. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is coming in for severe criticism while passengers are planning a boycott of the scans on Nov. 24 – traditionally the busiest travel day of the year.

Tell us about your encounter with a full body scanner or ‘enhanced’ pat down. Leave a comment below.

A blaze started by stray welding sparks killed at least 53 people on Monday in Shanghai, China. Many people escaped using the scaffolding that was in place while the building was undergoing renovation work. Four workers have been detained by authorities.

Who should take the blame in a case like this?

A corruption probe into Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and his wife includes allegations of bribery and tens of thousands of dollars stuffed in a bra.

For another example of American politicians behaving badly, check out this video on former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

For the daring rescue of a dying comrade, Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will on Nov. 16 receive the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama. This will make him the first living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Giunta was on patrol with Company B 2nd Battalion, 503 Infantry Regiment in Korengal valley in Afghanistan when they were ambushed by insurgents. Giunta bravely rescued a wounded fellow soldier, Sgt. Joshua C. Brennan, from two insurgents who were dragging him away. Brennan died of his wounds the next day.

James Bond’s favorite handgun, the Walther PPK, was allegedly used yesterday by a 22-year-old man during a mob dispute. After firing two rounds the gun suddenly broke into pieces, leaving parts everywhere. After the suspect was apprehended, police were kind enough to put the gun back together for him.

Have you ever had a “fonkong” item giving you problems? Share your experiance with us!

Democratic candidate and all-around sex god Andrew Cuomo has defeated Tea Party insurgent Carl Paladino to become the next governor of New York.

Kooky Carl said some hurtful things about gays but will no doubt blame the media for his loss. After a heated argument with New York Post reporter Fredric Dicker, he vowed to make up over a nice dinner, saying “I’ll take you out.”

Really? Aw, thanks Carl!

Cuomo’s pops held the seat between 1983 and 1994.

Tea Party candidate Ron Johnson has defeated incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold to become the next senator of Wisconsin.

Feingold was considered one of the most bi-partisan guys in the Senate, teaming up with the likes of John McCain to author campaign finance reform, the McCain-Feingold Act.

But it was his unwavering support for President Obama on issues such as healthcare that ultimately led to his defeat.

Taking over is Johnson, a political novice and successful businessman.

British woman Bridget Grant claims to have had close encounters with aliens on 17 occasions.

Do you think she is Bridget Grant is one sandwich short of a picnic? Have you ever had a close encounter? Leave a comment and tell us about it.

In Elma, Washington, a woman who has been looking her neighbor’s house since they moved away noticed an unfamiliar car in the driveway. She checked it out. Burglars were making a sex tape inside the house.

Guest starring Tsegay Lorret, who plays the role of vigilante.

Crime is creeping back up in New York City. In the city’s famous Central Park, crime has climbed by a whopping 45%. The city’s murder rate has climbed nearly 15%.

But will Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has exercised vigilance against trans fats, be as tough on crime? Bloomberg has cut police numbers in order to reduce the city’s budget.

Nevertheless, city officials claim New York remains safe.
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An irate British shopper who thought he had been overcharged at his local supermarket was given a refund after it was discovered the cashier’s giant boobs had been resting on the scales and inflated the cost of his groceries.

Guest starring Jennifer Gonzalez as ‘Activist’.

Former US president George W. Bush has released his new memoirs in which he talks about and defends key decisions made during his 8-year tenure in the White House. In the book the often controversial former leader talks about why he went to war in Iraq and his decision to authorize waterboarding.

What’s your opinion of the Bush legacy? Leave a comment below.

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The G20 is getting underway in South Korea. High on the agenda is the brewing currency battle between China and the United States.

Need a primer on the issues? Check out our US-Sino Currency Rap Battle, featuring Chinese president Hu Jintao and American president Barack Obama.

China has mad stacks of US Treasury debt and fears America will inflate its way out the hole by weakening the greenback further.

The US, on the other hand, says China is keeping its currency artificially undervalued to protect its exports.

It’s a battle for the ages. And everything you need to know about US-Sino trade relations can be learned right here.

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