Thursday, October 31, 2013

Adelaide grows up: ambitious plan to bring back trams to build ‘creative city’ [ TechSc1ence ]

Something is happening in Adelaide. Australia’s fifth largest city is growing up. Biannual arts festivals have become annual events, new l... Read more »

U.S. preterm births fall to 15-year low, still worst in developed world [ TechSc1ence ]

By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) – The rate of preterm births in the United States dropped to a 15-year low of 11.5 percent... Read more »

Japan lawmaker breaks taboo with nuclear fears letter for emperor [ TechSc1ence ]

TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese lawmaker handed Emperor Akihito a letter on Thursday expressing fear about the health impact of the... Read more »

Cigna says will increase ’14 profit despite pressures [ TechSc1ence ]

By Caroline Humer (Reuters) – Insurer Cigna Corp said on Thursday it expects to increase its 2014 earnings from 2013, reflecti... Read more »

Herbal Healer: What is edamame? – nwitimes.com [ TechSc1ence ]

For thousands of years the soybean has been a valuable food source in China and Japan. Although America is the world’s leading producer (35 ... Read more »

Appeals court reinstates restrictions on abortion providers in Texas [ TechSc1ence ]

(Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated restrictions on abortion providers in Texas that a lower court had bl... Read more »

Coke Femsa shares fall as Mexico passes food, drink taxes [ TechSc1ence ]

By Elinor Comlay MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Shares of Mexico’s biggest bottling company fell on Thursday as Congress approved a 1... Read more »

Kim Kardashian Wears Another White Dress—but Which One Is Your Favorite? Vote Now! [ TechSc1ence ]

von Cinya Burton | Übersetzt von Cinya Burton 31. Oktober 2013 – 14:02 Kim Kardashian is definitely having a bridal moment. The... Read more »

Obamacare controversy hits close to home for Capitol Hill staff [ TechSc1ence ]

By Caren Bohan and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers opposed to Obamacare are grappling with a predic... Read more »

Expedia Reports Strong Third-Quarter Growth [ TechSc1ence ]

Expedia Reports Strong Third-Quarter Growth Expedia, Inc. reported solid growth in the third quarter compared to the same period l... Read more »

Is Moving ‘Glee’ to NYC a Good Decision? [ TechSc1ence ]

Five pros and cons to shaking up the show Is Glee leaving Lima, Ohio, forever? While there’s been no official confirmation, reports are... Read more »

Call to regulate internet firms [ TechSc1ence ]

Press Association  –  Google, Facebook and other major companies must be regulated as they pose a greater risk to personal data than t... Read more »

Cigna says will increase ’14 profit despite pressures [ TechSc1ence ]

(Reuters) – Insurer Cigna Corp on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations as revenue increased... Read more »

Cigna profit rises and beats analyst expectations [ TechSc1ence ]

(Reuters) – Insurer Cigna Corp on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations as revenue increased... Read more »

NJ Woman Felled by ‘Devastating Disease Doctors Have Never Heard of’ [ TechSc1ence ]

Jennifer Brea is making a film about patients struggling with myalgic encephalomyelitis, known more commonly as chronic fatigu... Read more »

Time Warner Cable cuts revenue forecast after CBS blackout [ TechSc1ence ]

Reuters  –  (Reuters) – Time Warner Cable Inc cut its full-year revenue growth forecast after losing more video customers than analyst... Read more »

Top travel websites: rent out your bike or ski gear [ TechSc1ence ]

Spinlister helps people rent their bikes to other people. Photograph: Alamy The majority of people don’t use their skis or snowboard... Read more »

Editor Obsessions: 6 Halloween-Inspired Products We Love! [ TechSc1ence ]

von Cinya Burton | Übersetzt von Cinya Burton 31. Oktober 2013 – 02:00 Happy Halloween! Not all of us choose to celebrate today’... Read more »

https://news.google.com/news/feeds?q=herbal [ TechSc1ence ]

To continue, please type the characters below: About this page Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer n... Read more »

NYC moves closer to tobacco-buying age of 21 [ TechSc1ence ]

NEW YORK (AP) — Young New Yorkers who want to light up will soon have to wait for their 21st birthdays before they can buy a pac... Read more »

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Clamp down on hookahs, herbal liquor – The Nation [ TechSc1ence ]

Chon Buri governor Khomsan Ekkachai had instructed Bang Lamung district to announce the new regulations and notify business operators earlie... Read more »

Social Media and Your Business [ TechSc1ence ]

  Social media is the great equalizer. It provides unprecedented access to the smallest of players and gives them the ability to sound... Read more »

U.S. food group faces legal trouble in fight over GMO labeling [ TechSc1ence ]

By Carey Gillam (Reuters) – A lobbying group for major U.S. food manufacturers continues to run afoul of campaign finance laws... Read more »

Marvin Gaye’s family sues ‘Blurred Lines’ composers [ TechSc1ence ]

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Family of late soul singer Marvin Gaye sued R&B recording artists Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams... Read more »

U.S. athletes still reluctant to admit head injuries – report [ TechSc1ence ]

By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Many young athletes still do not admit when they have suffered a head injury despite in... Read more »

New York City Council votes to raise tobacco purchasing age to 21 [ TechSc1ence ]

By Curtis Skinner NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York City Council voted to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco to 21, the ... Read more »

New security issues surface as Sebelius testifies [ TechSc1ence ]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s embattled top health official declared herself accountable Wednesday for failures of ... Read more »

Ariana Grande Channels Shakespeare in ‘Right There’ [ TechSc1ence ]

In the video for her new single, “Right There,” Ariana Grande filters Romeo and Juliet through the campy lens of a late-Nineties teenage ro... Read more »