| Romney opens up Republican race
Other contenders, including former Law and Order actor Fred Thompson, and Mr Giuliani, ranked in low single figures. Campaigning under the slogan "Washington Is Broken", a triumphant Mr Romney said a win had appeared impossible just a week ago, but the people of this beleaguered state had backed his call for change. "We are celebrating here in Michigan, I can tell you. Guess what they are doing in Washington? They are worrying," Mr Romney said. "Tonight is a victory of optimism over Washington-style pessimism." Hillary Clinton won a "dead rubber" Democratic primary vote with 56 per cent of the vote. But her main opponents, Barack Obama and John Edwards, had withdrawn from the race when the national party punished state for moving its primary to an earlier date.
LOCAL ECONOMY: Staffing may have soft year Housing recovery's pace ...
Economists and employment consultants are predicting a soft year ahead for hiring in Las Vegas and Nevada, as sustained lethargy in the housing market combines with slow growth in the resort sector to cap expansion ambitions among area businesses. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Center for Business and Economic Research are forecasting 2.1 percent job growth for Southern Nevada in 2008, while analysts at the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said they expect job formation to clock in at 1.9 percent statewide next year. Those numbers are well below the state's 5 percent and 6 percent job-growth rates of 2005 and 2006, but they're an improvement on the 1 percent pace of recent months. The employment department isn't expecting a dramatic turnaround in job growth because economists there predict new jobs in residential construction will be hard to come by for much of 2008.
16-Year-Old Ecuadorian Boy in Dire Need of Dialysis Treatments Thanks ...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge of Life-DaVita Medical Missions program is being recognized as life-saving by 16 year-old Juan Carlos and his family living in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Juan was in dire need of dialysis treatments for survival and was just days away from dying. This past December, DaVita -- one of the nation's leading providers of dialysis care -- helped establish a dialysis clinic in Ecuador's Dr. Roberto Gilbert Elizalde Children's Hospital. A high rate of Ecuadorian children suffer from kidney disease -- and the number only continues to climb. If a patient or family doesn't have money to pay for dialysis care in advance, then life-saving dialysis treatments are generally not available in Ecuador. This dialysis clinic is one of three DaVita has opened outside the United States in underserved communities to help care for those suffering from kidney disease and kidney failure.
Rockies' Fuentes loses in arbitration; Hawpe signs
Colorado Rockies pitcher Brian Fuentes was an arbitration loser Friday and will earn a salary of $5.05 million for the 2008 season.</p><p>Fuentes requested a figure of $6.5 million, but a three-member panel ruled in favor of Colorado's offer.</p><p>The 32-year-old lefty was 3-5 with a 3.08 earned run average and 20 saves last season, but lost his role as the team's closer late in the campaign. He still helped the Rockies to their first World Series appearance.</p><p>The Rockies did avoid arbitration with outfielder Brad Hawpe, signing the 28- year old to a one-year contract.</p><p>Hawpe hit .291 with 29 home runs and 116 RBI in 2007 as Colorado's everyday right fielder. In 445 career games - all with the Rockies - the left-handed Hawpe is a .282 hitter with 63 homers and 256 RBI.
Jumper Number One At Box Office – Reviews And Movie Trailers ...
This movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as a couple treasure hunters who find more than treasure; they find romance. Their estranged romance is rekindled after they learn about a new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure. The new romantic comedy, “Definitely, Maybe" (see trailer below), came in fifth place this weekend. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds as Will Hayes, a political consultant who tries to explain his past relationships to his 11-year-old daughter. See what others are saying and join the discussion at our Forum Here is the list of the top ten movies over the weekend. .
Chemicals that can make baby items unsafe
BABY shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products, including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilise fragrances and make plastics flexible.
In the study, they were found in elevated levels in the urine of babies who'd been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Phthalates (pronounced thowl-ates) are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, but experts are uncertain what dangers, if any, they might pose. The federal government doesn't limit their use, although California in the United States and some countries have restricted their use.
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