By Gabriel Debenedetti WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wayne Dofflemyer is no fan of Obamacare. Because of President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul, Dofflemyer’s insurance company dropped the 70-year-old retiree’s doctor from its network this year. Dofflemyer, who credits the doctor with saving his life when he had a ruptured colon in 2012, switched to a different insurer for about the same price in order to stay with his doctor. But Dofflemyer, of Hudson, Florida, said that he was still angry enough about the hassle of changing insurers to complain to his Republican senator...
Dave Grohl Jams With Zac Brown Band at the CMAs [ BeritaTerkini ]
They played a new song called ‘Day for the Dead’ Save for the Foo Fighters’ honky tonk alter-ego outfit Hot Buns, Dave Grohl doesn’t have a whole lot of country in his cache. But that changed tonight at the 47th annual CMA Awards, where the omnipresent drummer manned the skins for Zac Brown Band’s new song “Day for the Dead.” Read Dave Grohl on Kurt’s Last Days and the Making of ‘In Utero’ Grohl pounded away to Brown’s side at the front of the stage, where he powered the band through the bluesy, upbeat number which punctuated its pop tinge with a yearning slide-guitar...
Tests Show Herbal Supplements Are Often Fake – AARP News (blog) [ BeritaTerkini ]
Bulletin Today | Personal Health Print Herbal supplements, like echinacea, ginkgo biloba and St. John’s wort, are taken by millions of Americans to supposedly help fight off colds, relieve mild depression, improve memory and any number of other unproven claims. >> Sign up for the AARP Health Newsletter In fact, we spend an estimated $ 5 billion a year on these pills that are unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration because they aren’t considered either food or drugs. So how can we be sure the pills actually contain what they say they contain? Uh, we can’t. And they frequently...
New Mexico man sues over repeated anal probes by police [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Zelie Pollon SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) – A New Mexico man has filed a lawsuit claiming police subjected him to repeated anal probes and enemas after a routine traffic stop because they suspected he was hiding drugs. David Eckert, 54, claims violations of his civil rights in the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in New Mexico in August but not make public until this week, his lawyers said on Wednesday. “This suit is about stopping officers and doctors from subjecting people in their custody and control to unlawful sadistic medical procedures that violate...
Olympic hopeful’s dreams revived in different sport [ BeritaTerkini ]
On a seemingly innocuous day in May 2010, Ashley Cooney was daydreaming about gymnastics. This was not unusual for the then 14-year-old, who had devoted most of her life to the rigorous sport. Cooney's aspirations revolved around gymnastics and a gruelling 34-hours-a-week training schedule was testament to her dedication. She had been part of the prestigious WA Institute of Sport for eight years and had already won a batch of coveted national junior medals. Her precocious talents in the vault and uneven bars had her destined for Olympic glory in London. "I was a very hyperactive toddler...
Why many no longer watch the birdie [ BeritaTerkini ]
Press Association – They loved it. Now many hate it. A growing number of celebrities, athletes and self-promoters are burnt out and signing off Twitter. Many have become overwhelmed. Some people built big audiences on the short messaging service, only to have their followers turn against them. Others complain that tweets that once drew lots of attention now get lost in the noise. As Twitter begins trading publicly today, the company is selling potential investors on the idea that its user base of 232 million will continue to grow along with the 500 million tweets that are sent...
Obama gets earful from Senate Democrats about health law woes [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON/DALLAS (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Wednesday met with frustrated Senate Democrats, some of whom fear the disastrous rollout of his signature healthcare law could complicate their already difficult re-election fights in 2014. The Obama administration has faced intense criticism since hundreds of thousands of people have seen their health insurance policies canceled because they do not meet new benefit requirements, despite Obama’s pledge that Americans could keep their current plans under Obamacare. The fallout has...
Britons invited to post their genomes online for science [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) – The hunt is on for 100,000 British volunteers to post their genetic information online in the name of science as a North American open-access DNA project arrives in Europe. The launch of the Personal Genome Project UK on Thursday offers the public a chance to learn more about their own genetic profiles and contribute to advances in medical science – but it also poses ethical challenges. Unlike other genome-sequencing initiatives, where data is placed behind a firewall, information contributed to the new project will be available to all....
Tonight Myanmar Relief Fundraiser to Help Children and Dogs – Friars Club New York City! [ BeritaTerkini ]
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a sovereign state, and one of the poorest nations, in Southeast Asia. It is also home to one of the most repressive military regimes in the world, and according to the Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranks countries based on corrupt governments and public power, Burma is the 180th most corrupt country in the world, out of 183. Myanmar is currently experiencing an unfortunate increase in of orphaned children, stray dogs, and endangered wildlife. Myanmar is in fact home to a bustling wildlife and over 800 species of birds. Due to...
Amid Obamacare furor, Obama, Biden meet with Democrats up in 2014 [ BeritaTerkini ]
President Barack Obama discussed the Affordable Care Act’s disastrously botched rollout with 16 Democratic senators at the White House on Wednesday, including those seen as most vulnerable in the 2014 elections. The president and Vice President Joe Biden addressed the lawmakers’ concerns about the implementation of the law popularly known as Obamacare, according to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity. Senators gave profoundly different accounts of the meeting, which did not appear on Obama’s publicly released schedule. “It was a positive, constructive discussion,” said Sen....
Baby’s Gaze Could Signal Autism Risk [ BeritaTerkini ]
Nov 6, 2013 4:17pm A baby’s gaze could carry the first signs of autism, according to a new study that suggests the developmental disorder disrupts the desire for eye contact. Atlanta researchers used eye-tracking technology to study how babies respond to social cues between birth and the age of 3, and found that infants later diagnosed with autism paid less attention to the eyes of others. “These results reveal that there are measurable and identifiable differences present already before six months,” study author Ami Klin, director of the Atlanta-based Marcus Autism Center, said in a statement...
Google barge ‘to be learning space’ [ BeritaTerkini ]
Press Association – Internet giant Google says it is exploring using a large barge as an interactive learning centre. A statement from Google’s press centre may help end weeks of speculation about the purpose of structures on two barges, one being built in the San Francisco Bay, another off Portland, Maine. “Google Barge … A floating data centre? A wild party boat? A barge housing the last remaining dinosaur? Sadly, none of the above,” says the statement. “Although it’s still early days and things may change, we’re exploring using the barge as an interactive space where people...
IVF Surprise for Couple Expecting 2nd Set of Triplets [ BeritaTerkini ]
Sarah and Bill Imbierowicz are expecting their second set of triplets. RTV6/ABC News An Indiana couple is expecting their second set of triplets – an IVF surprise they’re still trying to wrap their heads around because they only had two embryos implanted. Sarah Imbierowicz and her husband Bill have four boys: 3-year-old Will and 15-month-old triplets Tommy, Sammy and Drew. And in two months, the Kokomo, Ind., couple will welcome three girls. “I would be lying through my teeth if I said I wasn’t a little overwhelmed,” said Imbierowicz, 36. “But I also know...
2014 Knitting New Year?s Cruise with AmaWaterways [ BeritaTerkini ]
2014 Knitting New Year’s Cruise with AmaWaterways Booking Methods For more information, visit:http://www.amawaterways.com/knitting_cruise. For reservations, see your professional travel agent or call toll-free 1.800.626.0126 //...
Cisco to buy out start-up Insieme, unveils products [ BeritaTerkini ]
Reuters – NEW YORK (Reuters) – Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc said on Wednesday it will buy out its majority-owned data center technology start-up Insieme for a maximum cost of $ 863 million (536 million pounds) as it looks to protect its core business from new competition. Cisco, which already owns 85 percent of Insieme, also unveiled the start-up’s first products. They are Cisco’s answer to software defined networking (SDN) technology, a growing trend among its rivals in developing software with features that are typically found in high-end network hardware. Because...
EU regulators to investigate Hutchison, Telefonica’s Irish deal [ BeritaTerkini ]
Reuters – BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators will investigate whether Hutchison Whampoa’s $ 1 billion (622 million pounds) bid for Telefonica’s Irish unit will reduce competition in the mobile telephony market in Ireland, the European Commission said on Wednesday. The move will put pressure on Hutchison to offer concessions such as spectrum sales or making it easier for rivals to access its network, to ease the regulatory concerns. Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa, controlled by Asia’s richest man, Li Ka Shing, unveiled the 780-million-euro ($ 1.05 billion) offer for...
Huawei to invest £370m in 5G [ BeritaTerkini ]
Press Association – A technology giant has announced plans to plough at least £370 million into developing a new superfast mobile network allowing one-second film downloads. Chinese smartphone maker Huawei, which also develops gear that underpins UK mobile and broadband networks, said it will invest a minimum of 600 million US dollars worldwide in fifth-generation (5G) technology by 2018. Huawei said 5G technology could be 100 times faster than new 4G networks currently being rolled out by UK mobile operators, and be in action by 2020. Technology firms are devising ways to meet...
Ladytron’s Radical ‘Gravity the Seducer Remixed’ – Album Sampler [ BeritaTerkini ]
Hear four songs from new ‘parallel version’ of latest album Electronic pop forerunners Ladytron have enlisted other artists to significantly rework their last album on the Record Store Day exclusive Gravity the Seducer Remixed. The vinyl-only album features all 12 original tracks morphed to the vision of their new producers. Random Notes: Hottest Rock Pictures Ladytron’s Daniel Hunt says, “When we made our last studio album, Gravity the Seducer, we were conscious that although we wanted to make a slightly different kind of record, going further into the more atmospheric threads we had...
Atlas Obscura uncovers weird travel sights around the world [ BeritaTerkini ]
“In an age where everything seems to have been explored and there is nothing new to be found, we celebrate a different way of looking at the world,” says Atlas Obscura, a travel site that continually turns up weird and wonderful sites around the globe. Click on their “random place” button and you’ll get a good feel for its style and contents. You might find yourself jumping from the site of world’s largest nuclear explosion to a “magic mushroom house” in Colorado to a monkey spa in Japan. Established in 2009, the site has always been based on collaboration, although a redesign earlier this year...
In Wendy’s Doghouse -Bravo’s The Spoiled Sha-huahuas of Sunset! [ BeritaTerkini ]
MJ's Shahuahua's of Sunset! Mercedes "MJ" Javid, star of Bravo TV's Shahs of Sunset, is a luxury real estate agent, notorious party girl, and mom to two adorable Chihuahuas. In spite of her busy and drama-filled schedule, she still finds time to spoil her pets – so much so that she has a second car that she's converted into a pet mobile luxury kennel so her dogs are never bored! We sat down with MJ and her pups to talk about canine pampering, when it's okay to bark loudly, and the importance of canine cultural heritage. WD: So, tell us about Pablo and Julio; how did you decide on their...
Teksta robotic dog already selling out for Christmas, says Hamleys: Parents advised not to wait [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Rik Henderson | Pocket-lint – Teksta (or Tekno in the States) is the hottest toy this Christmas. London toy store Hamleys has revealed that the update of the toy popular in the 90s is rapidly selling out with seven weeks still to go before the big day, so has advised parents to snap one up quickly if that’s what their bundles of joy have requested. The other toys it has listed as top sellers for this year’s holiday are the Robo Fish, Furby Boom, Doc McStuffins Doctor’s Bag, and Monster High 13 Wishes Dolls. But it is the Teksta that is gaining the most attention. Pocket-lint...
Britain unveils new scheme to curb drug prices [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Department of Health unveiled a new five-year scheme on Wednesday to curb prescription drug prices and ensure the state healthcare system gets good value for money. The cost of branded medicines to the National Health Service will be held flat for two years under the latest version of the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme, or PPRS. Drugmakers will be required to rebate the difference between the allowed growth in the drugs bill and the estimated actual increase in the cost of treatments, expected to be 3.74 percent in 2014. Costs...
Top Microsoft CEO candidates allegedly named: Nokia’s Elop, Ford’s Mulally and Skype’s Bates [ BeritaTerkini ]
By Jake Smith | Pocket-lint – Microsoft has begun to narrow down its list of potential replacements for outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer, reports Reuters. The list is impressive, including Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally, former Skype CEO Tony Bates, and Satya Nadella, who heads cloud and enterprise at Microsoft. Elop and Mulally have been tipped before for the position, so it’s interesting to hear the search committee within Microsoft firm up the last few candidates. According to Reuters the search could still last a few months – after all the latest they...
China’s Huawei to invest $600 million in 5G research over next 4 years [ BeritaTerkini ]
Reuters – BEIJING (Reuters) – Huawei Technologies Co will invest at least $ 600 million in 5G research over the next four years, the Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer said in a statement on Wednesday. “While we continue to evolve our existing 4G network capabilities, we plan to invest a minimum of $ 600 million over the next five years on research and innovation for 5G mobile network technologies to ensure that we are meeting consumers’ demands for increasingly faster and better connections,” Eric Xu, Huawei’s current rotating chief executive, said in the statement...
Readers’ tips: weird accommodation [ BeritaTerkini ]
Where’s the fun in staying in just a regular hotel? These days you can sleep in everything from a Trojan Horse to an airplane. Bearing in mind ‘the weirder the better’, what’s the strangest accommodation you’ve ever slept in? The winner of this week’s competition wins a Radical Peak 40 Jack Wolfskin backpack worth £130. Submit your tips by clicking on the blue button and using the text tab. Try and include as much detail as possible – location, website address etc – and feel free to add a photo if you own the copyright to it, but it will be the text we’re judging! Your tip should be around 100...
