Birth control coverage ban ruled unconstitutional | Health and Fitness

Posted on May 21, 2012 by unavisen

Birth control coverage ban ruled unconstitutional
? its low-income health insurance program Healthy Montana Kids, the insurance program for families with incomes up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, had covered prescription contraceptives for uses such as preventing acne or easing cramps, ?
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Eat light, healthy food to stay cool this summer: Doctors
With summers in full swing and the mercury heading north, doctors advise that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure a cool mind and body. Ritika Samadar, chief dietician at Max ?
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Van Halen postpone more than 30 concert dates

Posted on May 19, 2012 by unavisen

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Councils ‘must lower emissions’

Posted on May 19, 2012 by unavisen

16 May 2012 Last updated at 22:52 ET By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News

Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.

The Committee on Climate Change says that councils can make major cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in areas such as housing, traffic and waste.

Its report says that some councils are taking action but many others are not, which threatens national climate goals.

But with many councils struggling with finance, the committee says more government support may be needed.

The committee is the government’s statutory adviser on climate change, and has recommended progressively tighter carbon budgets for the UK leading towards the legally binding goal of an 80% cut from 1990 levels by 2050.

“We’ve got national carbon budgets with ambitious emission cuts built into them, and if we weren’t to address the cuts local authorities can make, we’d not meet the targets,” said David Kennedy, the committee’s chief executive.

“Local authorities can have a very big impact in areas such as improving energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable travel and waste management,” he told BBC News.

The committee calculates that having all councils invest in these measures will bring UK emissions down by about 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, or about 3%.

Local answers

The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents the interests of councils across England and Wales, highlighted the policies that some councils have already implemented and the impacts they are having.

Bristol, for example, has set a target of reducing emissions by 40% between 2005 and 2020.

The council has cut its own energy use by nearly a third. It has invested in wind turbines, biomass boilers and solar panels for schools, and insulated 30,000 homes.

Islington in North London has set the same target. A district heating network and a zero-carbon school are among its flagship projects, while the council is also engaging with industries to reduce their emissions.

Woking is promoting cycling and developing ways to reduce the volume of waste produced, which also lowers emissions.

And Kirklees Council, which encapsulates Huddersfield, offers residents free home insulation.

The LGA agrees that local authorities can and should be major players in combating climate change, but argues that a nationally imposed statutory duty is a “blunt instrument”.

Instead, it says, councils should be encouraged to make their own decisions based on local needs and local capacities.

Even so, said the LGA’s senior adviser Abigail Burridge, finance would remain a major stumbling block unless the government stepped up support.

“With the massive spending cuts councils face, they’re having to take very tough decisions at a local level,” she told BBC News.

“Some councils have struggled to to access some of the funding pots that are there – and some things cost more in certain places, such as in rural areas where public transport costs would be high.”

The committee has had no reaction as yet from government, which is however obliged to consider its recommendations.

Apart from reducing emissions, the report also notes that local authorities have the power to increase communities’ resilience to climate impacts, for example through wise siting of buildings and encouraging frugality with water.

Earlier this week, the European Environment Agency said councils had to show leadership in this area, adding that the costs of taking action would quickly be outweighed by the costs of not doing so.

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Oil hovers near $93 as trader mull Europe turmoil

Posted on May 18, 2012 by unavisen

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Jeezy Likes to Drink, Jeezy Likes to Eat ~ ATL BITE LIFE: Foodie …

Posted on May 17, 2012 by unavisen

So, not only has the Snowman taken my full beard and mustache look, now he reveals that he too is a foodie.? Dammit!!!? Can I have my swag back??? Lol.? Just kidding.??

During a rather random conversation last week at one of his recording sessions, multi-platinum hip-hop artist Young Jeezy told me that he has ALWAYS been into food and that he takes great pride in being up on the new hot spots in the city.? He wouldn’t reveal his absolute favorite restaurant for fear that I would tell the world and ruin his epicurean hideaway.? However, he made it clear that he’s not hard to find in the streets or the tweets when it comes to eating out.? Jeezy is constantly being spotted out and twitpic’d around ATL with a full plate in front of him.? But, where is the best place to run into Mr. 17.5??

ATL Bite Life has compiled a list of the Top 5 places that you’re most likely to catch a glimpse of the thug motivator stuffing his face.

1. Spondivits (1219 Virgina Ave)
This shouldn’t be much of a surprise to any true ATLien.? Jeezy’s almost a regular here.? Since he’s decided to rid his diet of red meat, he’s taken to seafood as his favorite alternative.? Crab legs – loves them!!!? Oysters – you bet!? Catfish and shrimp – not so much! 2. Justin’s (2200 Peachtree Rd NW)
This is another non shocker.? The southern style entrees, laid back ambiance, and endless supply of Ciroc (can’t forget that) are like magnets to a hip hop superstar.? Justin’s seems to be more of a dinner meeting place for Jizzle though.? That private dining area makes for the ideal place to hold court.
3. Chanterelle’s (646 Evans St SW)
Soul food with a french fusion has never really been my cup of tea but Jeezy has long had a fondness for the West End eatery.? Remember the classic line from “Trap or Die” – “Tryin me ni**a, that’s your first mistake / Eat yo lil’ ass up like a Chanterelle’s plate“.? Admittedly, he hasn’t been able to get by like he used to back in the day.? But, we’re sure that baked chicken calls his name from time to time.

4. do at The View (955 W. Marietta St)

According to owner Christian Ruffin, Jeezy has stopped by do at The View quite a few times since it’s opening a little under a year ago.? One special day last summer, the restaurant was opened up exclusively just for Jeezy to dine with hip hop mogul Jay-Z and Mayor Kasim Reed.? The casual fly-ness of this place, which was recently voted as Atlanta’s Hottest Restaurant, is a definite draw.? I mean, where else in the city can you order your food on an iPad??? And, the food ain’t bad either.
5. Uncle Julio’s (1860 Peachtree Rd NW)
When Jeezy suggested that we meet on the patio of this Buckhead eyesore one Sunday afternoon, I must admit, I was more than surprised.? But, when I tried the food, it made sense.? Quality quesadillas and stiff margaritas are the main attraction here.? And, the view from that patio, which sits right on Peachtree, isn’t too shabby.

Happy Eating!

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Adobe Creative Cloud rolls out today: CS6 applications, storage and syncing from $50 per month

Posted on May 13, 2012 by unavisen

If you haven’t already upgraded to CS6, then maybe Adobe can entice you to take the “radical” next step of signing up to its cloud service, which starts today in 36 countries priced at $50 per month on an annual contract, or $75 per month for the non-committal. Will it be worth the potatoes? That depends on whether you’re the type of person who prefers to pay $2,600 upfront for a perpetual license, or alternatively make use of subscription-based access to online install files, HTML5 apps like Adobe Muse 1.0 (for code-free HTML design) and Adobe Edge preview (for animations and interactive content), plus integration with Adobe’s Touch Apps for iOS and Android tablets. You’d also get that other big cloudy offering: 20GB of online storage for easy sharing, viewing and syncing of all your hard work. Finally, if you’re using an older version of Creative Suite, then Adobe’s offering you a pretty hefty introductory discount to entice you onto the slippery upgrade slope. Check out the press release for further price info, or just look up in the sky.

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Celebrate Badass Mother’s Day With The Bride!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by unavisen

FROM NEXT MOVIE: Mother’s Day is just around the corner ? hopefully you already knew that, and her flowers are already on the way. If not, and your mom’s of the geeky moviegoing variety, here’s another last-minute way you can celebrate the holiday on Sunday: with a badass mom movie marathon! Our friends at NextMovie [...]

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Give Your Silver Tongue A Workout With GroupCall?s Super-Simple Conference Calls

Posted on May 9, 2012 by unavisen

Conference calls aren’t always the most interesting things to take part in, but they can be just as much a hassle to set up as they are to sit though. That’s where a new app called GroupCall comes in — developed by the folks over at Parlor, GroupCall aims to make coordinating secure conference calls accessible for folks who just want something that works. What really makes GroupCall shine is how little work it takes to get your conference calls up and running — there’s no signup or registration required. Once you pop into the app proper, you’re given the option to select users to invite to your conference call by picking them out of your contact list or punching in either their phone number or their email address.

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FBI Aims to Pry Open New Channels for Web Surveillance

Posted on May 8, 2012 by unavisen

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is urging Internet companies to provide back doors that facilitate online surveillance. The bureau aims to increase the amount of data they can collect through online channels. Because of a shift in popular communication methods, it’s more difficult to gather information on Americans suspected of illegal activity, the FBI claims.