| David Hendricks: State law hinders health-care clinics
As a new kind of family-friendly and affordable medical clinic pops up in bunches across the nation, Texas waits like a flu patient sitting in a crowded doctor's office. The barrier is state law, which urgently needs updating to keep up with new trends in health-care delivery. Although a dozen or more of the retail clinics, also called convenient-care clinics, have opened in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin, only one operates in San Antonio. The RediClinic at the H-E-B Plus store at 6818 S. Zarzamora St. opened in January 2006. About 800 retail clinics were operating in the United States as of last November. The total likely will reach 1,500 by the end of 2008. Five retail clinic chains are active in Texas. None have plans to move into or to expand in San Antonio, including the chains that operate inside Walgreens and CVS drugstores.
Israel Remembers 9/11 Terror Attacks
From the shades of Pollard with which it began, it is boiling down to the possible leak of one quasi-secret (more like an op-ed, according to one official), unconsummated (there still is no approved directive on Iran) policy musing by a mid-level Pentagon employee." Singer adds: "This compared to the near-certainty that some bureaucrats illegally leaked their own investigation, all but ruining the lives of a number of patriotic Americans and impugning the political legitimacy of millions of pro-Israel Americans and the organization that proudly represents them. Other organizations, such as the ACLU, should join the Anti-Defamation League in calling for the appointment of a special counsel to find and prosecute the leakers for abuse of office and other crimes." Those behind the 9/11 terror attacks must be smiling as their propaganda and their "divide and conquer" tactics used to draw fire between Israel and US makes global headlines.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton trade blows as Wisonsin decides
Attention is focusing on Wisconsin, which offers 74 convention delegates and an early test of who can galvanise support in industrial states ahead of an even more crucial contest in Ohio next month. There are also 20 delegates at stake in Hawaii's caucuses, a state where Mr Obama grew up but neither candidate has campaigned in person. After eight successive defeats, Mrs Clinton has made a belated effort to stem Mr Obama's tide in Wisconsin where a big slice of the electorate are the white and working class - groups which have largely voted for her in other elections. .
Channel 4 News at 25: Lindsey Hilsum
They were shooting randomly at passers by, because they didn't want anyone to drive down the street but had not put up signs saying it was closed off. Our fixer, Mohammed, suddenly said, "I can hear crying." He went across the road to see what had happened. .
MTV Does Another NYE in NYC
MTV rang in the New Year with another star-studded party in their studio overlooking Times Square. Not only did the revelers have a prime spot to view the ball drop, but they were treated to performances by Kid Rock (with Rev Run), Mary J. Blige, Good Charlotte and more. I guess that means Joel didn't get to start the new year with a kiss from Nicole, but I'm sure he'll make up for it back in LA. Cutie VJ Damien Fahey looked dapper in his three piece suit for the big night. The hostess of the party was Tila Tequila, who took the opportunity to announce that her first shot at love didn't work out and she's doing another season of her reality dating show. Who's excited? To see more from the party including Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Kid, Rev Run, Damien, Joel and others just read more .
United Way pushes for 211 money
It's still a bit of a secret in Whatcom County, but calling 211 can help in an emergency. The number to call in times of life-threatening trouble is still 911. But the state's United Way officials are asking the Legislature to boost funding for 211, which they say can help people take care of the problems that unfold in the days after a lifethreatening emergency. The 211 system, which connects callers to social services ranging from homeless housing to education help, currently receives $1 million each biennium from the state, said Peter Theisen, president of United Way of Whatcom County. Another $750,000 would help the system respond more effectively to natural disasters like last fall's severe floods in southern Washington, Theisen said. United Way officials hope the line item will be included in the proposed emergency flood and storm relief budget.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Dave Chappelle Sonned? Bobby Brown & The White Girl?
I am not sure if BET is looking for new hosts on “106 & Park," but I heard a rumor that might have been confusing things. From what I heard, BET is looking to do another Hip-Hop show. I did hear that they had open casting calls for that as well. It is speculated that this show will replace the ailing “Rap City."
CONGRATS TO MONICA AND ROCKO!
From what I hear, Rocko and Monica have been blessed with the birth of their second son named Romello M.Hill. He was born Jan 8th. I heard the lil' tike is very cute. Shout out the ATL crew on getting another member to the family.
I HATE ALLHIPPITYHOP! (SIKE)
Aw come on, people! I can't even be tongue-and-cheek with you! I am still here.
Can this shiny lip gloss slim your hips?
Always on the lips … never on the hips," promise ads for the new "Fuze Slenderize Guilt free" lip gloss. Marketed by Too Faced Cosmetics, the flavored lip gloss claims it can suppress your appetite with the same mix of minerals and ingredients found in Coca-Cola's Fuze energy fruit drinks. As Americans continue to struggle with weight loss, marketers are getting more outlandish with their quick-fix diet claims. At least with Fuze, a blend of the minerals chromium and L-carnitine, along a hydroxycitric acide extract called Super Citrimax, the calorie conscious had to drink a full bottle of the beverage to get the promised hunger-easing metabolism boost. Now all that's required is to slather it on your mouth, according to the company. .
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