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The "honest news" from Tuesday's Census Bureau report was that the number of U.S. residents with insurance increased by 3.6 million in 2007, but the "bad news show is that nearly three million of them got their reporting through government programs," according to a Wall Street Journal persuasion piece by Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner. Turner states, "The slide toward a government-dominated taxpayer-supported health sector will continue" until uninsured U.S. residents "ar given more opportunities to buy private coverage."
According to Turner, "States could help by lightening their regulatory burdens to encourage greater contest for more attractive and affordable coverage." She continues, "More rule and less competition mostly means less affordable insurance coverage." Turner states that "[f]reeing Americans to buy health insurance across state lines would give people more choices in wellness care."
In addition, Turner writes that the federal government "needs to do its part by updating today's policies to better meet a fluid 21st-century economy." According to Turner, Congress could "make health insurance policy more portable" by shifting tax subsidies away from people world Health Organization have employer-sponsored health coverage to refundable tax credits, which could "help millions of citizenry buy coverage who can't afford it now." In addition, it could "serve people restrain their wellness insurance when they lose their jobs or move." Turner states that providing tax credits for health insurance to individuals would create "armies of consumers to work to discover affordable policies."
Turner concludes, "The complex problems in our health sector are best cured by a bigger dose of market competition, not more government interposition" (Turner, Wall Street Journal, 8/27).
Reprinted with kind permission from http://www.kaisernetwork.org. You pot view the entire Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, search the archives, or sign up for e-mail delivery at http://www.kaisernetwork.
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Wednesday 13 August 2008
Dixie Chick Divorces
Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks [ ] and her husband, instrumentalist Charlie Robison [ ], finalized their divorce in court this week, according to published reports.
Charlie Robison reportedly filed for divorce in January siting conflict of personalities. The couple married in 1999 and have three children.
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Wednesday 6 August 2008
Guitarist Jimmy Robinson flies solo on new CD
Throughout his long vocation with rock-fusion band Woodenhead and guitar collective Twangorama, the electric guitar has served as Jimmy Robinson's main ax. But during a monthlong Hurricane Katrina evacuation to Memphis, Tenn., he rediscovered the acoustic guitar, the instrument at...
Thursday 26 June 2008
Tudo Azul
Artist: Tudo Azul
Genre(s):
New Age
Discography:
Reiki
Year: 2001
Tracks: 8
Bjork and Sigur Ros' free festival details revealed
Thursday 19 June 2008
Penn to head Cannes Film Festival Jury
It has been announced that actor and director Sean Penn will head the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
In the festival statement announcing his appointment, the 'Into the Wild' director said: "It seems there has been a rejuvenation of cinema building worldwide; increasingly thoughtful, provocative, moving, and imaginative films by talented filmmakers: that a new generation of filmmaking may have begun."
He added: "The Cannes Film Festival has long been the epicenter in the discovery of those new waves of filmmakers from all over the world. I very much look forward to participating in this year's festival as president of the jury."
In the festival statement announcing his appointment, the 'Into the Wild' director said: "It seems there has been a rejuvenation of cinema building worldwide; increasingly thoughtful, provocative, moving, and imaginative films by talented filmmakers: that a new generation of filmmaking may have begun."
He added: "The Cannes Film Festival has long been the epicenter in the discovery of those new waves of filmmakers from all over the world. I very much look forward to participating in this year's festival as president of the jury."
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Ex EastEnder recovering after health scare
Former 'EastEnders' star Todd Carty has been discharged from hospital after a health scare, which saw him become "violently sick" while on stage at the weekend.
According to the BBC, the 44-year-old actor, who played Mark Fowler in 'EastEnders', became ill during a performance of 'The Business of Murder' at The Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on Saturday.
Carty's agent Derek Webster later spoke to BBC News 24, saying that the actor became "violently sick" on stage and was taken to hospital as a result.
Webster said: "It might have had something to do with an ear infection that Todd has been suffering from for a few days now - I can't actually confirm that."
"He did collapse on stage, he was violently sick. The theatre staff brought the curtain down, rushed him to the Stevenage hospital."
Webster later said: "He was kept in hospital overnight for tests but was released yesterday. All is well and he will be back at work tomorrow filming a new TV show."
Carty, who shot to fame as Tucker Jenkins in 'Grange Hill', also recently played PC Gabriel Kent in 'The Bill'.
According to the BBC, the 44-year-old actor, who played Mark Fowler in 'EastEnders', became ill during a performance of 'The Business of Murder' at The Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on Saturday.
Carty's agent Derek Webster later spoke to BBC News 24, saying that the actor became "violently sick" on stage and was taken to hospital as a result.
Webster said: "It might have had something to do with an ear infection that Todd has been suffering from for a few days now - I can't actually confirm that."
"He did collapse on stage, he was violently sick. The theatre staff brought the curtain down, rushed him to the Stevenage hospital."
Webster later said: "He was kept in hospital overnight for tests but was released yesterday. All is well and he will be back at work tomorrow filming a new TV show."
Carty, who shot to fame as Tucker Jenkins in 'Grange Hill', also recently played PC Gabriel Kent in 'The Bill'.
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Save The Last Dance - Thomas Welcomes Baby Girl
SAVE THE LAST DANCE star SEAN PATRICK THOMAS has become the proud father of a baby girl.
The actor and his wife Aonika welcomed the tot into the world on Friday (16May08), naming her Lola Jolie.
The baby, weighing 7 lbs (3.2kg) exactly, is the first for the couple. They married in 2006 after meeting at a party thrown by director Tim Story.
The star tells American website People.com, "Now I have two gorgeous girls to love."
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Saturday 31 May 2008
Hayden Panettiere & Milo Ventimiglia Married?
Hayden Panettiere is so sick of journalists making up stories about her love life that she has decided to stop talking about it.
The Heroes hottie, who is currently dating co-star Milo Ventimiglia, insists that most reports written about her are false and she refuses to comment about it any further.
She explains: "Nothing is private. And when they write about you, it's almost always completely false. I've never been pregnant, I've never moved in with somebody.
"There was a story about somebody giving me a ring that had 'Sweet like Hayden' engraved on it, and that person was like, `Eww, I would never give you that.' And I was like, `I would never take that.'"
She adds: "I'll not comment until the day I die. I'm going to be married and I'll be like, 'I don't know who you're talking about. Who?'"
The Heroes hottie, who is currently dating co-star Milo Ventimiglia, insists that most reports written about her are false and she refuses to comment about it any further.
She explains: "Nothing is private. And when they write about you, it's almost always completely false. I've never been pregnant, I've never moved in with somebody.
"There was a story about somebody giving me a ring that had 'Sweet like Hayden' engraved on it, and that person was like, `Eww, I would never give you that.' And I was like, `I would never take that.'"
She adds: "I'll not comment until the day I die. I'm going to be married and I'll be like, 'I don't know who you're talking about. Who?'"
Friday 30 May 2008
LiveDaily News Break, May 14: Montgomery Gentry, Blues Traveler, Jimmy Eat World and more
Today's edition features news and tour information about Montgomery Gentry [ tickets ], Blues Traveler [ tickets ], Jimmy Eat World [ tickets ], Foxboro Hot Tubs [ tickets ], and Kenny Loggins [ tickets ]. * * *Country duo Montgomery Gentry have mapped out a tour this summer behind the pair's forthcoming album, "Back When I Knew It All." Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will work 35 headlining and festival dates--which kick off with a May 17 show in Las Vegas--around a run of support dates for Toby Keith.* * *Jam-rockers Blues Traveler have lined up a run of summer dates as the band continues to support last year's "Cover Yourself," a set of newly recorded old favorites. The itinerary, which is a mix of headlining and festival dates, features several co-headlining shows in July with Live and Collective Soul, and includes the group's traditional Fourth of July appearance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. * * *Alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World will hit the road this summer in support of their latest studio CD and a recent re-release of the band's 2001 smash, "Bleed American." The Arizona-bred quartet will kick things off June 18 in the group's hometown of Phoenix before heading off for the remainder of the 14-city run, which will canvas several West Coast and Canadian cities in July.* * *Green Day's retro-rock alter ego, Foxboro Hot Tubs, will showcase its new album during a mini-tour of the US. The eight-show trek is set to launch next Monday in Little Rock, AR, and stop by New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix and three Southern California cities through the end of the month. Tickets, which cost $20 cash, will be available exclusively at venue box offices the day of show with a two-per-person limit.* * *Singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins has mapped a summer tour as he continues to support his most recent studio set, last year's "How About Now." The Southern California-based performer shows more than 30 cities on his itinerary through November, with the bulk of his commitments set for July and August.
Fall Out Boy - The Things They Say 8010
"All I can really say is I'm totally happy for them. And I'm happy for myself, too. I'll probably get to wear a tux." FALL OUT BOY frontman PATRICK STUMP is delighted his bandmate PETE WENTZ is to marry girlfriend ASHLEE SIMPSON. The couple announced their engagement earlier this month (10Apr08).
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Mark Anthony
Artist: Mark Anthony
Genre(s):
Latin
Other
Discography:
Mended
Year: 2002
Tracks: 18
Contra La Corriente
Year: 2001
Tracks: 15
Desde Un Principio
Year: 2000
Tracks: 15
Miley Cyrus Has "7 Things" to Say
Before she was a green-bra-flashing, nude-back modeling symbol of all that is wrong with America, Miley Cyrus was a singer. And now she's got a new song!
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Sutherland described as 'model prisoner'
Jailed actor Kiefer Sutherland has been described as a "model prisoner" by a spokesman for Glendale City Jail.
The '24' star began a 48-day sentence last week for driving under the influence of alcohol. At the time of his arrest, Sutherland had been on probation for a 2004 offence.
Prison Officer John Balian revealed: "He's a model prisoner. He's not happy to be here, but you can tell from his demeanour that he's sorry and takes responsibility for what he's done."
Sutherland spent his first day in jail folding laundry and serving food to the other prisoners in his block.
Balian added: "He hasn't had any visitors as yet, but has bought several books with him to keep him entertained."
The '24' star began a 48-day sentence last week for driving under the influence of alcohol. At the time of his arrest, Sutherland had been on probation for a 2004 offence.
Prison Officer John Balian revealed: "He's a model prisoner. He's not happy to be here, but you can tell from his demeanour that he's sorry and takes responsibility for what he's done."
Sutherland spent his first day in jail folding laundry and serving food to the other prisoners in his block.
Balian added: "He hasn't had any visitors as yet, but has bought several books with him to keep him entertained."
Pete Wentz wedding details leaked - tabloid hell
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz and his fiancée Ashlee Simpson will marry tomorrow (May 17) in the garden of Simpson�??s parents�?? house in Encino, CA.
The pair have reportedly asked guests to dress in dark colours for the occasion, which will see the pair wed in front of around 250 guests.
A large white tent with bright red curtains has been erected in the garden, with a seating area set up �??around a fireplace adorned with a cross�?�, reports usmagazine.com. The tabloid also reports that the pool has been covered to become a seating area.
Wentz and Simpson announced their engagement last month, amid reports that Simpson is pregnant. Tabloids are reporting that she is currently around the four-month mark.
The rehearsal dinner is supposedly due to happen this evening (May 16).
--By our New York staff.
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The pair have reportedly asked guests to dress in dark colours for the occasion, which will see the pair wed in front of around 250 guests.
A large white tent with bright red curtains has been erected in the garden, with a seating area set up �??around a fireplace adorned with a cross�?�, reports usmagazine.com. The tabloid also reports that the pool has been covered to become a seating area.
Wentz and Simpson announced their engagement last month, amid reports that Simpson is pregnant. Tabloids are reporting that she is currently around the four-month mark.
The rehearsal dinner is supposedly due to happen this evening (May 16).
--By our New York staff.
Find out more about NME.
Seals and Crofts
Artist: Seals and Crofts
Genre(s):
Pop
Rock
Discography:
Longest Road
Year: 2007
Tracks: 10
Diamond Girl
Year: 2005
Tracks: 10
Summer Breeze
Year: 1995
Tracks: 10
The Best Of
Year:
Tracks: 10
Get Closer
Year:
Tracks: 8
Entire album
Year:
Tracks: 1
One of the 1970s' virtually successful soft-rock acts, the couple of Jim Seals and Dash Crofts met spell playing with vocalist Dean Beard in 1958. That year, Beard was invited to unite the Champs (of "Tequila" renown), and Seals and Crofts tagged along, unexpended with the group until 1965. The deuce then bounced from the Mushrooms to the Dawnbreakers before deciding to strike out on their have as a duet in 1969. Seals played guitar, saxophone, and fiddle, while Crofts handled drums, mandolin, keyboards, and guitar. From 1972 to 1976, the duo had a string of quintet au albums for Warner Bros., with an extra greatest-hits digest certified dual pt. Their hit singles from this period include "Summer Breeze," "Diamond Girl," "We May Never Pass This Way (Once more)," and "Get Closer"; all except the tierce mentioned reached issue vI on the Billboard charts. The group became entangled in tilt in 1974 due to the title track of their Unborn Child album, an anti-abortion strain written from the fetus' point of view; the album was a critical failure, piece the single flopped and outraged miscarriage advocates, world Health Organization held demonstrations at many of the group's shows.
By 1976, Seals & Crofts' invoke began to wane; their albums failed to sell as well, and they scored their last Top 40 hit in 1978 with "You're the Love." Warner dropped them before long after their 1980 LP The Longest Road, only by this time, both Seals and Crofts were more than concerned in devoting themselves fully to the Baha'i religion they had born-again to back in 1969. The deuce have reunited from time to time at Baha'i gatherings, and for a short 1991-1992 go; Crofts has lived in several different countries, piece Seals touched to a Costa Rican java farm in 1980. During the '80s, Seals' brother Dan became a spectacular country isaac M. Singer later on going away the couple England Dan and John Ford Coley.
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