7. Get a New Job

Like so many Americans, Katie Couric will be looking for a job in 2009. With reports that she's unhappy anchoring CBS' "Evening News," whispers have her pursuing Larry King's 9 p.m. weeknight anchor slot over at CNN.

After Sharon Stone suggested the Sichuan earthquake was karmic payback for China's treatment of Tibet, the French fashion house of Dior dropped her like a hot potato. My guess is Stone may need to seek new endorsement dollars in months to come in case another custody battle is waiting in the wings.

In light of accusations that he tried to sell Barack Obama's now-vacant senate seat, Chicago Governor Rod Blagojevich may want to seek another form of employment; provided he stays out of the big house.

Soon-to-be-former President George W. Bush will find himself unemployed in 2009; after witnessing the cowboy's lightening-quick reflexes during the 'Shoegate" incident, think his approval rating might be higher as a cat burglar?