Month: January 2009

While traditionally one thinks of women as being candidates for cosmetic surgery, for men there are also many options to be explored and there is a growing demand for plastic surgery for men. WaistContouring – Most males accumulate fat in the abdomen and flanks (side handles) despite attempts at weight loss, these areas continue to

By ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO — Civilian and military law enforcement agencies are ready to be mobilized in case drug cartel-related violence spreads into the U.S., officials with the Department of Homeland Security said. The revelation came forth in a New York Times article citing a plan by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

By ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO — Civilian and military law enforcement agencies are ready to be mobilized in case drug cartel-related violence spreads into the U.S., officials with the Department of Homeland Security said. The revelation came forth in a New York Times article citing a plan by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) – A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica on Thursday, shattering windows, cracking walls and sending frightened residents running into the streets of the capital. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.1 magnitude temblor was centered 22 miles (35 kilometers) northwest

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) – A strong earthquake shook Costa Rica on Thursday, shattering windows, cracking walls and sending frightened residents running into the streets of the capital. There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.1 magnitude temblor was centered 22 miles (35 kilometers) northwest

WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans who rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels won’t be ready. In a letter to key lawmakers Thursday, Obama transition team co-chair John Podesta noted that

WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans who rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels won’t be ready. In a letter to key lawmakers Thursday, Obama transition team co-chair John Podesta noted that

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has officially declared Barack Obama the next President of the United States after tallying electoral college votes in a centuries old tradition. The House and Senate met in joint session to hear their colleagues read off the electoral votes from the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The outcome, never

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has officially declared Barack Obama the next President of the United States after tallying electoral college votes in a centuries old tradition. The House and Senate met in joint session to hear their colleagues read off the electoral votes from the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The outcome, never

WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Barack Obama said Wednesday that reforming massive government entitlement programs – such as Social Security and Medicare – would be “a central part” of his effort to control federal spending. Obama made the pledge but provided few details as he named Nancy Killefer as his administration’s chief performance officer, creating a

WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Barack Obama said Wednesday that reforming massive government entitlement programs – such as Social Security and Medicare – would be “a central part” of his effort to control federal spending. Obama made the pledge but provided few details as he named Nancy Killefer as his administration’s chief performance officer, creating a

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Egypt’s U.N. ambassador says representatives of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas have agreed to meet Thursday for talks in Cairo on the Gaza crisis. Ambassador Maged Abdelaziz says all the parties agreed to send technical delegations to discuss an Egyptian-French initiative to end the fighting in Gaza. Details of the

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Egypt’s U.N. ambassador says representatives of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas have agreed to meet Thursday for talks in Cairo on the Gaza crisis. Ambassador Maged Abdelaziz says all the parties agreed to send technical delegations to discuss an Egyptian-French initiative to end the fighting in Gaza. Details of the

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Commerce Department says there’s a waiting list for anyone applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of the transition to digital television broadcasts. Those on the list may not get their voucher in time for next month’s switchover. The waiting list started forming Sunday after the $1.34 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Commerce Department says there’s a waiting list for anyone applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of the transition to digital television broadcasts. Those on the list may not get their voucher in time for next month’s switchover. The waiting list started forming Sunday after the $1.34 billion

WASHINGTON – The new Democratic-controlled Congress opened for business at the stroke of noon on Tuesday, eager to join President-elect Barack Obama in tackling the worst economic crisis in generations. Vice President Dick Cheney called the Senate to order at midday, then began the ceremonial duties of swearing in 32 senators who triumphed in November

WASHINGTON – The new Democratic-controlled Congress opened for business at the stroke of noon on Tuesday, eager to join President-elect Barack Obama in tackling the worst economic crisis in generations. Vice President Dick Cheney called the Senate to order at midday, then began the ceremonial duties of swearing in 32 senators who triumphed in November

FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) – Jett Travolta’s body shows no sign of head trauma and his death certificate says he was killed by a seizure, an undertaker said Monday, as the 16-year-old’s celebrity parents prepared to return his remains to the United States. Glen Campbell, assistant director of the Bahamian funeral home handling the remains of

FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) – Jett Travolta’s body shows no sign of head trauma and his death certificate says he was killed by a seizure, an undertaker said Monday, as the 16-year-old’s celebrity parents prepared to return his remains to the United States. Glen Campbell, assistant director of the Bahamian funeral home handling the remains of

DETROIT (AP) – Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales plummeted 32 percent in December and Toyota Motor Corp.’s fell 37 percent as car and truck buyers continued to steer clear of showrooms due to the dismal economy. Ford’s sales for 2008 fell 21 percent from a year earlier, keeping the Dearborn automaker in third place in

DETROIT (AP) – Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales plummeted 32 percent in December and Toyota Motor Corp.’s fell 37 percent as car and truck buyers continued to steer clear of showrooms due to the dismal economy. Ford’s sales for 2008 fell 21 percent from a year earlier, keeping the Dearborn automaker in third place in

By IBRAHIM BARZAK and MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writers GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas militants gained momentum. The military used

By IBRAHIM BARZAK and MATTI FRIEDMAN Associated Press Writers GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israeli ground troops and tanks cut swaths through the Gaza Strip early Sunday, cutting the coastal territory into two and surrounding its biggest city as the new phase of a devastating offensive against Hamas militants gained momentum. The military used

By JAY ROOT, Associated Press Writer AUSTIN (AP) – One of the most powerful jobs in state government was hanging in the balance Saturday, when both House Speaker Tom Craddick and his new rival claimed they were winning the race to lead the Texas House of Representatives. Rep. Joe Straus of San Antonio, a relative

By JAY ROOT, Associated Press Writer AUSTIN (AP) – One of the most powerful jobs in state government was hanging in the balance Saturday, when both House Speaker Tom Craddick and his new rival claimed they were winning the race to lead the Texas House of Representatives. Rep. Joe Straus of San Antonio, a relative

The King’s X bar will shut down for three months starting at midnight, January 5th. The temporary closure is part of a probation-type deal reached between the bar and the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. Originally, the bar faced the possibility of losing its liquor license and being shut down permanently after a man who

The King’s X bar will shut down for three months starting at midnight, January 5th. The temporary closure is part of a probation-type deal reached between the bar and the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. Originally, the bar faced the possibility of losing its liquor license and being shut down permanently after a man who

By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama’s commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation. Obama’s transition office said Sunday that Obama has accepted Richardson’s withdrawal. A federal grand jury is investigating how a California company that contributed to Richardson’s