How To Roll

With health care a constant source of debate in this country, we thought it worth mentioning the higher-end medical services being made available for those who can afford a nice upgrade in their medical provisions. We were initially impressed by the sudden customization of specially-equipped Porsche Cayenne ambulances in Stuttgart, a vehicle already worth about $100,000 before being outfitted with a siren.

But considering Mercedes already designs city buses in many European cities, we didn't get too caught up in the Stuttgart ambulances, although we applaud the move. But now comes word of a renewed interest in luxury medical resorts stateside, starting with the construction of three transitional medical resorts in Texas.

The first facility, scheduled to open next year in San Antonio, will provide two rehab gyms, gourmet dining, and an Internet cafe. Considering every Western country (even those with socialized medicine) have always had a two-tier medical system, all of a sudden we're actually looking forward to having our appendix taking out.