Obamacare’s 2015 enrollment pushed to after the 2014 elections
moving the enrollment date from October 15, 2014 to November 15, 2014 seems a bit cute. I mean, doesn’t the timing seem interesting? The government’s expert says this “gives the state and federal governments more time to sort out technical issues with the exchanges.” But I have to wonder: Did they move the 2015 open enrollment to hide the premium hikes until after the election?
moving the enrollment date from October 15, 2014 to November 15, 2014 seems a bit cute. I mean, doesn’t the timing seem interesting? The government’s expert says this “gives the state and federal governments more time to sort out technical issues with the exchanges.” But I have to wonder: Did they move the 2015 open enrollment to hide the premium hikes until after the election?
Ancient wine cellar reveals a sophisticated drink
Scientists have uncovered a 3,700-year-old wine cellar in the ruins of a Canaanite palace in Israel, and chemical analysis shows this is where they kept the good stuff. "It's not wine that somebody is just going to come home from a hard day and kick back and drink," said Andrew Koh of Brandeis University. He found signs of a blend of ingredients that may have included honey, mint, cedar, tree resins and cinnamon bark.
Scientists have uncovered a 3,700-year-old wine cellar in the ruins of a Canaanite palace in Israel, and chemical analysis shows this is where they kept the good stuff. "It's not wine that somebody is just going to come home from a hard day and kick back and drink," said Andrew Koh of Brandeis University. He found signs of a blend of ingredients that may have included honey, mint, cedar, tree resins and cinnamon bark.
Monster Gamma-Ray Burst in Our Cosmic Neighborhood
Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed an unusually powerful gamma-ray burst in the relatively nearby universe -- a monster gamma-ray burst. The results are published in the scientific journal, Science.
Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed an unusually powerful gamma-ray burst in the relatively nearby universe -- a monster gamma-ray burst. The results are published in the scientific journal, Science.
Philippine typhoon toll rises to record 5,209: official
The death toll from super typhoon Haiyan, which slammed across the central Philippines two weeks ago, has risen to more than 5,200, the National Disaster Agency said on Friday, the most deadly natural disaster ever to hit the country.
The death toll from super typhoon Haiyan, which slammed across the central Philippines two weeks ago, has risen to more than 5,200, the National Disaster Agency said on Friday, the most deadly natural disaster ever to hit the country.
Extraterrestrial Etiquette: How Should Humanity Interact with Alien Life?
Humanity should start thinking about how to interact with alien species long before coming into contact with extraterrestrial life, experts say.
Humanity should start thinking about how to interact with alien species long before coming into contact with extraterrestrial life, experts say.
Obama omits God reference in Gettysburg Address reading
Obama earned conservative ire for a reading of the Gettysburg Address during which he omitted Lincoln's impromptu addition of "under God."
Obama earned conservative ire for a reading of the Gettysburg Address during which he omitted Lincoln's impromptu addition of "under God."
5.3-magnitude earthquake rattles northeastern China
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake rattled Songyuan in northeastern China Friday, but China's state-run media reported no serious injuries or deaths initially.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake rattled Songyuan in northeastern China Friday, but China's state-run media reported no serious injuries or deaths initially.
.....Six Islamist factions unite in largest Syria rebel merger
The six largest Islamist rebel factions in Syria declared a new Islamic Front on Thursday, forming the largest alliance of opposition fighters yet in the 2-1/2-year conflict. Syria's fractious rebel forces have tried many times to unify their ranks and failed. Islamist rebel commanders, in a video aired on al Jazeera, said their new union would not only seek to oust President Bashar al-Assad but establish an Islamic state.
The six largest Islamist rebel factions in Syria declared a new Islamic Front on Thursday, forming the largest alliance of opposition fighters yet in the 2-1/2-year conflict. Syria's fractious rebel forces have tried many times to unify their ranks and failed. Islamist rebel commanders, in a video aired on al Jazeera, said their new union would not only seek to oust President Bashar al-Assad but establish an Islamic state.
Liberman: Letting Iran enrich uranium will set off regional nuclear race
Foreign minister says Israel has been ‘not OK’ in recent dealings with US over emerging deal with Tehran as talks in Geneva enter 3rd day.
Foreign minister says Israel has been ‘not OK’ in recent dealings with US over emerging deal with Tehran as talks in Geneva enter 3rd day.
CHANCE OF FLARES
A cluster of active sunspots has just rotated off the Earthside of the sun. The remaining sunspots facing Earth are quiet, prompting NOAA forecasters to downgrade the chance of geoeffective flares.
A cluster of active sunspots has just rotated off the Earthside of the sun. The remaining sunspots facing Earth are quiet, prompting NOAA forecasters to downgrade the chance of geoeffective flares.
'Mission is over': Europe in shock as Ukraine kills integration plan
The EU is utterly disappointed by Ukraine’s decision to align itself closer to Russia and halt its preparations for signing a European trade and political agreement, effectively killing the country’s chances to eventually join the bloc.
The EU is utterly disappointed by Ukraine’s decision to align itself closer to Russia and halt its preparations for signing a European trade and political agreement, effectively killing the country’s chances to eventually join the bloc.
Read comments Satellite image of Fuego volcano by (c) Google Earth View Fuego volcano (Guatemala): increasing lava flows
Two lava flows are active on the upper slopes of the volcano at the moment, to the Taniluya (south) and Ceniza canyon (SE). The effusive activity started on 11 Nov and increased on 18 November, reaching a length of 600 m.
Two lava flows are active on the upper slopes of the volcano at the moment, to the Taniluya (south) and Ceniza canyon (SE). The effusive activity started on 11 Nov and increased on 18 November, reaching a length of 600 m.
Luce Popocatépetl with snow and fumarole
in the last 24 hours, the colossus presented 57 exhalations of low intensity, probably accompanied by emissions of steam and gas.
in the last 24 hours, the colossus presented 57 exhalations of low intensity, probably accompanied by emissions of steam and gas.
Tavurvur volcano (Rabaul, PNG) activity summary
RVO reported that Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone was quiet during 1-12 November. At 0516 on 13 November a moderate explosion generated a dense billowing ash cloud that rose 1 km above the crater and drifted NW.
RVO reported that Rabaul caldera's Tavurvur cone was quiet during 1-12 November. At 0516 on 13 November a moderate explosion generated a dense billowing ash cloud that rose 1 km above the crater and drifted NW.
Chaitén volcano (Chile): increased seismic activity
Increased seismic activity has been detected under the volcano, Chilean scientists reported.
Increased seismic activity has been detected under the volcano, Chilean scientists reported.
California Health Insurance Exchange Will Not Extend Plans Cancelled by Obamacare
In a 5-0 unanimous decision, Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, broke with President Obama and voted against extending one million healthcare plans that are cancelled under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The plans did not fall within the acceptable guidelines prescribed by the ACA.
In a 5-0 unanimous decision, Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, broke with President Obama and voted against extending one million healthcare plans that are cancelled under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The plans did not fall within the acceptable guidelines prescribed by the ACA.
Pre-Hacked Electronics Come Straight From China’s Factories
While inspecting shipments from China, Russian customs agents found something odd. Inside several of the kettles and irons they found WiFi chips and microprocessors. If the devices were plugged in, the chips would search for unsecured WiFi networks up to 650 feet away, then “call home” to grant access to cybercriminals. While the unusual form of cybercrime took researchers by surprise, it was only the latest in an emerging threat of hacked electronics coming straight from the Chinese factories.
While inspecting shipments from China, Russian customs agents found something odd. Inside several of the kettles and irons they found WiFi chips and microprocessors. If the devices were plugged in, the chips would search for unsecured WiFi networks up to 650 feet away, then “call home” to grant access to cybercriminals. While the unusual form of cybercrime took researchers by surprise, it was only the latest in an emerging threat of hacked electronics coming straight from the Chinese factories.
Turkey Earthquake Today 2013 strikes Van
A Turkey earthquake today 2013 has struck near Van. The Turkey earthquake today November 21, 2013 began moments ago. Damage assessment is pending. Officials tell news that a 4.6 magnitude Turkey earthquake today began just after 3:29 AM, locally November 22.
A Turkey earthquake today 2013 has struck near Van. The Turkey earthquake today November 21, 2013 began moments ago. Damage assessment is pending. Officials tell news that a 4.6 magnitude Turkey earthquake today began just after 3:29 AM, locally November 22.
Earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude strikes western Iran - reports
An earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude struck western Iran near its border with Iraq on Friday morning, Iranian media reported. There are no details on the extent of the damage, but several relief teams have been dispatched to assess the situation, state news agency IRNA reported.
An earthquake measuring 5.4 in magnitude struck western Iran near its border with Iraq on Friday morning, Iranian media reported. There are no details on the extent of the damage, but several relief teams have been dispatched to assess the situation, state news agency IRNA reported.
WINTER 2013 TO BE LONGEST IN HISTORY: Heavy snow could fall until MAY warn forecasters
The entire UK has been told to brace for a record-breaking period of bitter Arctic winds, crippling snowfall and plunging temperatures. Long-range forecasts now point to winter 2013 now being the worst for more than 60 years with Polar conditions stretching right into the beginning of next spring.
The entire UK has been told to brace for a record-breaking period of bitter Arctic winds, crippling snowfall and plunging temperatures. Long-range forecasts now point to winter 2013 now being the worst for more than 60 years with Polar conditions stretching right into the beginning of next spring.
Truck bomb, attacks kill at least 48 in Iraq
A truck bomb tore through an outdoor vegetable market in northeastern Iraq, the deadliest of a series of attacks Thursday that killed at least 48 people, officials said. The explosion in the town of Sadiyah, some 140 kilometers (90 miles) northeast of Baghdad, is the latest in a wave of attacks that has swept across Iraq since April, pushing violence to levels unseen since the country teetered on the brink of civil war in 2006 and 2007.
A truck bomb tore through an outdoor vegetable market in northeastern Iraq, the deadliest of a series of attacks Thursday that killed at least 48 people, officials said. The explosion in the town of Sadiyah, some 140 kilometers (90 miles) northeast of Baghdad, is the latest in a wave of attacks that has swept across Iraq since April, pushing violence to levels unseen since the country teetered on the brink of civil war in 2006 and 2007.
Police rescue three women held captive for 30 years in London house
Three women have been rescued by British police from a London house where they are believed to have been held as slaves for at least 30 years. A 69-year-old Malaysian woman, a 57-year-old Irish woman and a 30-year-old British woman have been rescued from what police say is one of the most extreme cases of slavery the UK has seen.
Three women have been rescued by British police from a London house where they are believed to have been held as slaves for at least 30 years. A 69-year-old Malaysian woman, a 57-year-old Irish woman and a 30-year-old British woman have been rescued from what police say is one of the most extreme cases of slavery the UK has seen.
US and Afghanistan clash on timetable for security pact
The US has said a new post-2014 security deal with Afghanistan should be signed by the end of the year - conflicting with earlier comments from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The US said it was neither "practical nor possible" to delay the signing. As a gathering of Afghan elders debated the pact, Mr Karzai said it would not be signed until after 2014 elections.
The US has said a new post-2014 security deal with Afghanistan should be signed by the end of the year - conflicting with earlier comments from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The US said it was neither "practical nor possible" to delay the signing. As a gathering of Afghan elders debated the pact, Mr Karzai said it would not be signed until after 2014 elections.
Pope says 'no Middle East without Christians'
Pope Francis on Thursday said the Catholic Church will not accept a Middle East without Christians, who often find themselves forced to flee areas of conflict and unrest in the region. "We will not resign ourselves to imagining a Middle East without Christians," he said after meeting with patriarchs from Syria, Iran and Iraq, before calling for "the universal right to lead a dignified life and freely practise one's own faith to be respected."
Pope Francis on Thursday said the Catholic Church will not accept a Middle East without Christians, who often find themselves forced to flee areas of conflict and unrest in the region. "We will not resign ourselves to imagining a Middle East without Christians," he said after meeting with patriarchs from Syria, Iran and Iraq, before calling for "the universal right to lead a dignified life and freely practise one's own faith to be respected."
Albuquerque voters reject late-term abortion ban
In a closely watched, first-of-its kind municipal election, voters in New Mexico's largest city have soundly defeated a ban on late-term abortions.
In a closely watched, first-of-its kind municipal election, voters in New Mexico's largest city have soundly defeated a ban on late-term abortions.
Costco apologizes for calling Bible 'fiction'
Costco has apparently had a “Come-to-Jesus” epiphany. The national warehouse chain has apologized for labeling Bibles in a Simi Valley, Calif. store as fiction, calling it an error that they are working quickly to correct.
Costco has apparently had a “Come-to-Jesus” epiphany. The national warehouse chain has apologized for labeling Bibles in a Simi Valley, Calif. store as fiction, calling it an error that they are working quickly to correct.
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