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LI doctor's rapping aims to help folks avoid swine flu

A rapping Long Island doctor could soon make his TV debut with an original video that uses music to help people avoid swine flu.

By day, Dr. John Clarke, 38, of Baldwin, works as medical director for the Long Island Rail Road.

But in his off-hours, Clarke makes health-based rap CDs and now, it seems, he just might give Jay-Z a run for his money.

Clarke has landed a spot as one...

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