By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chaotic launch of President Barack Obama’s healthcare law has Democrats in Congress increasingly anxious about its potential impact on them in the 2014 elections and scrambling to protect themselves if the program’s problems persist. Particularly nervous is a group of 16 Senate Democrats who are defending their seats next year, as Republicans will seek a net gain of six seats to try to take over the 100-seat chamber. Some of the Democrats, such as New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen, represent states where enthusiasm has been high for the Affordable...
Pet-Friendly Winter Getaways That Pamper You and Your Pooch! [ BeritaTerkini ]
Pet Friendly Resorts Skiing with Dogs Winter is upon us. It's the perfect time of year to cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa! But what about pets with cabin fever? Animal Fair has compiled a list of pet-friendly resorts that are winter wonderlands full of scenic outdoor activities and inviting, relaxing rooms. From California to New York, we have provided you with pet-savvy establishments that will cater to your four-legged friends with special pet amenities that will keep you both warm and content! Sorensen's Resort - Hope Valley, California Since 1926, the Sorensen's...
The 10 Commandments For Non-Pet Lovers! [ BeritaTerkini ]
Non-Pet Lovers Shall Not Break These Simple Rules Let's face it—not everyone loves dogs and cats. Some people even downright dislike them. And that can take a toll on even the strongest relationships. Clip this primer and pass it along to your dog-despising friends, feline-fearing family members, or anyone you know who simply doesn't know how to act around your pet. (Note to you non pet lovers: Hey, we pet lovers know that sometimes we seem strange. But trust us—we love our dogs and cats, and we'll love you for making the effort.) 1. DON'T call our male pet "she" and vice-versa. Perhaps...
Tips on coping with Pet Loss [ BeritaTerkini ]
Wendy and Lucky Our very own beloved pet icon Lucky Diamond passed away on June 5, 2012 – she will never be forgotten. RIP It may be endlessly difficult for many people to understand the unique relationship many of us have with our pets. They are our children, and in that way are irreplaceable. This theme tends to rise in the sad times when our pet's health begins to waver. Over the past twelve years, I have helped thousands of people in the throes of pet sickness and pet loss. Hopefully this advice may comfort you as well in times of need. Undoubtedly, losing...
Tips on coping with Pet Loss [ BeritaTerkini ]
Wendy and Lucky Our very own beloved pet icon Lucky Diamond passed away on June 5, 2012 – she will never be forgotten. RIP It may be endlessly difficult for many people to understand the unique relationship many of us have with our pets. They are our children, and in that way are irreplaceable. This theme tends to rise in the sad times when our pet's health begins to waver. Over the past twelve years, I have helped thousands of people in the throes of pet sickness and pet loss. Hopefully this advice may comfort you as well in times of need. Undoubtedly, losing...
Tips on coping with Pet Loss [ BeritaTerkini ]
Wendy and Lucky Our very own beloved pet icon Lucky Diamond passed away on June 5, 2012 – she will never be forgotten. RIP It may be endlessly difficult for many people to understand the unique relationship many of us have with our pets. They are our children, and in that way are irreplaceable. This theme tends to rise in the sad times when our pet's health begins to waver. Over the past twelve years, I have helped thousands of people in the throes of pet sickness and pet loss. Hopefully this advice may comfort you as well in times of need. Undoubtedly, losing...
89% of Chinese herbal medicines purchased abroad contained 3 or more … – AMERICAblog (blog) [ BeritaTerkini ]
As part of our exposé on the poison that China calls “merchandise,” today we take a closer look at Chinese herbal medicine, which is often laden with deadly pesticides. (Don’t miss our earlier coverage of the most recent Chinese pet treat scare.) Greenpeace collected 65 samples of traditional Chinese herbal products from nine retail chains in nine different cities across China. 74% of the samples tested positive for pesticides. They also purchased 36 made-in-China medicinal herbs in seven major export markets in seven countries, including Virginia (Washington, DC suburbs),...
Don’t Leave Me! Why Do Dogs Have Separation Anxiety? [ BeritaTerkini ]
Does your dog have tendencies to destruction? Are you always worried of what you'll find when you get back home from work? Pee on the floor or worse, chewed furniture and shoes… Have your neighbors ever complained about your pooch's incessant barking, howling and whimpering? Though these signs can indicate bad training and a lack of education, they can also be symptoms of separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is triggered when the dog is upset because of separation from the people they're attached too. If your pup shows major distress when you are preparing to leave the house, this is not a...
Texas women turned away at abortion clinics after court ruling [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Karen Brooks and Lisa Maria Garza AUSTIN/DALLAS, Texas (Reuters) – Women seeking to terminate their pregnancies were turned away at clinics across Texas on Friday, providers said, after strict new regulations for physicians who perform abortions prompted a dozen facilities to stop offering them. Facilities that continue to perform abortions were flooded with calls from women trying to find alternatives, clinic officials said. “They’re calling from all over – Fort Worth, West Texas, all over Dallas, Oklahoma, everywhere,” said Betty Pettigrew, director at Routh Street Women’s...
Star Fragrance Rundown: The Olsen Twins’ New Scents, Jay Z’s ” Gold” Perfume Launch [ BeritaTerkini ]
von Nicole Adlman| Übersetzt von Nicole Adlman 1. November 2013 – 15:08 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding a new feature to their growing lifestyle brand: fragrance. The perfume duo, which the twins named Nirvana, will be associated with their Elizabeth and James line and sold exclusively at Sephora stores starting in January. “We always knew we wanted to have a fragrance for this brand, because it’s very lifestyle,” Ashley told Women’s Wear Daily. “We felt that between the brand Elizabeth and James and Sephora that we were really speaking together directly to our customer....
China to end use of prisoners’ organs for transplants in mid-2014 [ BeritaTerkini ]
HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – China plans to end its controversial practice of using the organs of executed prisoners for transplants by around the middle of next year, a senior official told Reuters on Saturday. China is the only country that still systematically takes organs from executed prisoners for use in transplant operations, a decades-long practice that has drawn widespread international criticism. Beijing said in August it would begin to phase out the practice this month, and health officials have previously said China must stop using dead inmates’ organs to “build a positive...
Obama says ‘concerned’ about Los Angeles airport shooting [ BeritaTerkini ]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Friday that he is concerned about a shooting at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday that killed one person and wounded at least six other people. “We’re concerned about it, but I’ll let law enforcement folks talk about it directly,” Obama told reporters in the Oval Office after meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton; editing by Jackie Frank) Politics & Government Barack Obama //...
Weekend Rock Question: What Is Stevie Wonder’s Best Song? [ BeritaTerkini ]
Cast your vote in our weekly poll This week, Stevie Wonder announced plans to perform his 1976 masterpiece Songs in the Key of Life at a Los Angeles benefit gig on December 21st. “The album has just inspired me,” he told Rolling Stone. “I listen to [it to] measure how I feel and how I see the world – how it is now as to how it was then, how much has or hasn’t changed.” Find Out Where Stevie Wonder Ranks in Our List of the 100 Greatest Artists Now we have a question for you: What is Stevie Wonder’s single greatest song? There are a ton to choose from, going all the way back to “Fingertips...
Come to Puerto Rico and Live Your Own Vacation Story! [ BeritaTerkini ]
Come to Puerto Rico and Live Your Own Vacation Story! 465 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 Reservations Phone Number Exclusively for Travel Agents: 800-284-0044 http://www.travimp.com/ Destinations Puerto Rico Booking Methods 800-284-0044 //...
Nexus 5: Should be your next Android? [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Mark Prigg | Pocket-lint – Google has taken the covers off the Nexus 5, its latest Nexus smartphone and the successor to the popular Nexus 4. This time around it’s not an “a n other” smartphone however, but something a lot more powerful. The handset features a 5-inch 1920 × 1080 display (445 ppi), 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 8-megapixel rear-facing OIS camera, and 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. It will come with either 16GB or 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC (Android Beam), and Bluetooth 4.0. It also runs the...
River Cruise Vacation Deals & Discounts [ BeritaTerkini ]
Share This Deal with Your Customers As a free, registered member of TravelPulse.com, you have the ability to send this and other deals out to your customers with the push of a button. Let them know about the great offers you’ve found for them with ease. Click here to register now, or if you already have an account, click here to sign in. Destinations Europe Booking Methods 877-797-8791 //...
2014 Avalon Europe Air-Inclusive River Cruise Deal [ BeritaTerkini ]
Share This Deal with Your Customers As a free, registered member of TravelPulse.com, you have the ability to send this and other deals out to your customers with the push of a button. Let them know about the great offers you’ve found for them with ease. Click here to register now, or if you already have an account, click here to sign in. Destinations Europe Booking Methods 877-797-8791 //...
Book Early & Save $408 Per Couple This Winter! Plus, Two Kids 12 & Under Stay Free at Generations Resorts, by Karisma! [ BeritaTerkini ]
Book Early & Save $ 408 Per Couple This Winter! Plus, Two Kids 12 & Under Stay Free at Generations Resorts, by Karisma! 465 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 Reservations Phone Number Exclusively for Travel Agents: 800-284-0044 http://www.travimp.com/ Booking Methods 800-284-0044 //...
Lou Reed Was ‘A Prince and a Fighter,’ Laurie Anderson Recalls [ BeritaTerkini ]
Rocker’s wife pays tribute to ‘incredible joy he felt for life’ Laurie Anderson remembered her husband Lou Reed as “a prince and a fighter” and for “the incredible joy he felt for life” in a letter published yesterday in The East Hampton Star on Long Island. Reed died Sunday at 71 of liver disease while the couple were at their home in Southampton. “Lou was a tai chi master and spent his last days here being happy and dazzled by the beauty and power and softness of nature,” Anderson wrote. “He died on Sunday morning looking at the trees and doing the famous 21 form of tai chi with just his...
‘Tumbling Bay’ by Stornoway – Free MP3 [ BeritaTerkini ]
Artist: StornowaySong: “Tumbling Bay”Album: You Don’t Know Anything “‘Tumbling Bay’ is named after an old swimming area built into a tributary of the Thames River here in Oxford, set in the late summer, hence the blackberry references,” Brian Briggs tells Rolling Stone. “It is about discovering you have been the subject of someone else’s affections, but not wanting to return them. The bird songs and other suburban sounds were recorded one sunny evening in East Oxford by holding a microphone out of our garage door.” //...
New faces of health overhaul: Still all smiles [ BeritaTerkini ]
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — It didn’t take long for the friendly-looking young woman whose face was splashed across HealthCare.gov to spiral from smiling stock photo to laughingstock. As it scrambles to correct problems with the website, the Obama administration is now asking people who have successfully purchased health insurance to let their pictures be used instead. Two of them told The Associated Press they found the site easy to navigate, were happy with the plans they purchased and were eager to share their stories in any format, including become the new face of the health care...
E! Online (DE) – Trends [ BeritaTerkini ]
http://de.eonline.com/uberblog/trends/index.htmlFashion, Beauty, Livingde-de10Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:03:00 GMTWed, 30 Oct 2013 07:03:00 GMT12060http://de.eonline.com/uberblog/trends/index.htmlhttp://images.eonline.com/static/uberblog/images/feeds_logo.gif© 2013 E! Entertainment Television, Inc. All rights reserved., http://de.eonline.com/about/copyright/index.jsp<img src="http://images.eonline.com/resize/66/66/eol_images/Entire_Site/2013928//rs_300x300-131028093025-600.Kate-Middleton-shopping-sneakers-102813.jpg" height="66″ width="66″ border="0″ alt="Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge" align="left"...
Amazon tries free, on-time delivery to lure India online [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Nandita Bose | Reuters – By Nandita Bose BANGALORE (Reuters) – Free shipping on a 100 rupee (1 pounds) book. Delivery times guaranteed to the minute. These are some of the incentives the world’s biggest online retailer Amazon.com Inc is using to entice Indians to shop on the web, a sector where growth has been stifled by payment problems, low Internet usage and a challenging logistics environment. Amazon’s investors are counting on its international business and expansion to help drive growth and support its $ 165 billion (103 billion pounds) market value, one of the highest...
