It's no surprise that a recent U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement inspection of American Apparel turned up a number of employees not authorized to work in the United States, especially considering CEO Dov Charney's advocacy for immigration reform.

According to the inspection, one third of American Apparel's employees are not authorized to work in the United States, although neither the company nor the employees have been charged with anything, and AA promises to "fully comply with its obligations to establish the employment eligibility of prospective employees under immigration law."

They don't, however, expect the findings to affect sales that greatly, if at all.

Let's not forget that unless you're Native American, we're all immigrants. And what's more effective? Kicking the "problem" out or trying to fix the problem at the source?

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A nationwide ban on gambling was just enacted!

Russia has closed all casinos overnight, leaving approximately a third of a million people unemployed!

"I feel terrible. We just let 1,000 people go," said Yuri Boyev, general director at Metelitsa, a high end casino frequented by billionaires the home of gas giant Gazpro's lavish Christmas parties.

Prime minister Vladimir Putin came up with the idea during his presidency in 2006 after several gaming operations in Moscow were linked to Georgian organized crime.

The government plans to restrict gambling to Las Vegas-style gaming zones in four rarely visited regions that need major investments.

The development replacement zones require funds of up to $40 billion and have not been built.

"The zones have no roads, water or electricity. We fulfilled the law by shutting, the government did not fulfill it as the zones are not ready yet," said Boyev.

In order to compensate for jobs lost, the Kremlin guaranteed work in restaurants and shopping centers that are to replace casinos, but the gambling industry has its doubts.

The unemployment rate in Russia it at an eight-year high!!!!!

Even though casinos knew the shutdown date for at least a year, few thought the government would go through with it, as gaming brings in up to $7 billion and $1 billion in taxes.

The people of Russia will suffer more from the lack of funds than organized crime!

Citizens paying the price for political power struggles!

Sad.

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Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5%, suggesting that the economy's road to recovery will be a bumpy one.

Bummerella!

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Since the announcement of Michael Jackson's public viewing at Neverland Ranch on Friday, there is not one vacant hotel room in sight!

The Fess Parker Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos, which is located less than a mile from the Ranch, sold out just 20 minutes after the memorial was announced!

Two other nearby hotels said the same thing and are booked solid from Thursday until Saturday!

Friday will not be the day for Angelenos to travel north!!!

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Us Weekly signed a $120,000 deal for exclusive rights to Kendra Wilkinson's and Hank Baskett's wedding photos.

But, just as the ink was drying, Michael Jackson died, which, of course, changed their cover plans.

Now, the mag is reportedly trying to somehow back out of paying them that much, but that dotted line was sealed with a signature!

That's how the cards fall some times.

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Is the Gosselin family's 15 minutes about to run out?

Not likely! But….

Kate Gosselin's upcoming Love is in the Mix: Making Meals into Memories is being postponed from its original November release date.

The book features recipes, organic eating tips, and "meaningful mealtime blessings," but its promise of "an inside look at one of America's most close-knit families" just doesn't have the same appeal now that the family is going through a very public divorce.

Kate's previous two books with publishers Zondervan - Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets and Eight Little Faces - were both bestsellers.

No date for the new release yet.

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Michael Jackson's final rehearsal the night before his death may be released as a posthumous album.

The "electric" rehearsal - which included a spectacular display of dancers, musicians and aerial performers - for Jackson's London O2 residency, was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and was recorded in HD on several different cameras, with the sound digitally recorded as well.

While Jackson had missed several of the scheduled rehearsals before, he made it to this final one the night before he died.

AEG Live could lose millions over the cancelled shows, but the release of what is essentially Jackson's final evening could compensate for the loss, and then some, as fans rush to snap up memorabilia.

AEG Live declined to comment.

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Michael Jackson's 50-show run at London's O2 Arena was set to be the highest grossing single concert engagement to date!!

The concert promoter, AEG Live, went all out on the upcoming production and may be facing some serious financial woes, according to Billboard.

AEG sold $85 million worth of tickets along with $30 million spent on production and $10 million given to Michael in advance.

It is not known whether their nonappearance insurance will cover these unfortunate circumstances.

If Jackson died from a drug overdose or a pre-existing condition, the producer would not be reimbursed and forced to refund 750,000 already purchased tickets.

But if Michael signed a contract stating he would return his advance if he didn't perform, the promoters could end up in court with a long line of other Jackson creditors.

"We have insured the production costs. In order to get the first part of the insurance in place, [Jackson] had to have a physical, and he passed it with flying colors," said AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips

AEG Live is the second largest concert promoter in the world.

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While Amy Winehouse is busy boozing and recording on permanent vacation in St. Lucia, her publishers have found a way to keep milking the cash cow.

Are you ready for this?

Amy's now famously ironic lyrics will be printed on gift wrap and greeting cards, setting a new standard in tackiness. According to a source, "The first item in the Winehouse range will be wrapping paper with the chorus of Rehab emblazoned all over it." Make sure to use that when you wrap up a six pack.

What will they come up with next!

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