Girls equal boys in math

Another myth laid to rest. "Girls and boys are now performing equally on standardized high school math tests across North America, ending a "gender gap" that lasted for decades, new research says.  An American...

Honda hits record quarter with new markets

The news comes a day after Ford posts its larger quarterly loss ever. Speculators say that consumers are buying more fuel effecient and most of the demand is coming from Asia and Brazil, while there is a decline in...

Ford posts largest quarterly loss ever

Ford Motor Company today announced that they are going to be transforming their vehicle lineup due to the largest reported loss for the company in its 105 year history.Their stock also fell about 16% - which is a LOT...

Soy-Eating Men Have Fewer Sperm

I've heard about soy consumption leading to an increase in estrogen levels in men, before, but this is the first time I've heard that men who consume a daily amount of soy-based products, including meat substitutes...

Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

An Islamic subway-ad campaign being promoted by a controversial Brooklyn imam is gaining attention. The imam on the promo video, Siraj Wahhaj,  has been linked to the first bombing of The World Trade Center. " ...

Kill Your Lawn!

Article from Alex Steffen about the environmental impact of lawns, ending with the question: "What's your favourite idea for replacing lawns"? Mine is vegetables. Also we put in a littlle patch this weekend of ferns...

Wii Overtakes Xbox as US Best Seller

Ease of use, fun games and a cheap price point have catapulted Nintendo's Wii to the top of the North American sales charts. After only 20 months in the market, the Wii has surpassed both the Playstation 3 and Xbox...

German GP 2008 – A Home Run For Timo :: The EDJE

" Since the season began back in March, Timo has developed a great relationship with the team, who of course work hand in hand with him to get maximum performance from the TF108. Timo won at the circuit as recently...

Did Antarctica Migrate South for the Winter?

How much do we really know about the history of our world and the migrations of its surface? It now seems that scientists have discovered mineralogical similarities between Antarctica and North America, implying that...

Nelson Mandela's Life As Graphic Novel

Having been feted with a huge 90th birthday party in London several weeks ago, Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela is receiving a new honour: his life story is to become a graphic novel.What a great way to be...

Day one of E3 2008 - Microsoft's Conference

For those (like me) who are big gaming nerds, E3 started today. While E3 has suffered a lot of controversy in the last few years (closed registrations, no outside press unaffiliated with G4, etc.) it still remains...

Coca-Cola announces hiring freeze

Squeezed by the weak American economy, Coca-Cola has imposed a temporary hiring freeze in the United States. The company recently cut its outlook for the quarter, citing a decline in the popularity of 20-ounce pop...

Th!nk! Can This Eco-friendly Car Start an Electronic Revolution?

With gas prices at or near all time highs, electric cars that are truly viable in urban settings can't come to market fast enough. The slick design of the Ox is bound to appeal to younger/single drivers but the...

Two of five feet found at shore are from same man, DNA shows

"(CNN) -- Two of five feet that have washed up on the shores of British Columbia are from the same person, but authorities said Tuesday they are a long way from solving the mystery of where they came from. ...

Japan Silk Farming is rapidly disappearing!

Nagano: I went to Nagano for 3 days to see a Good Friend of mine, There I attended a Silk Farmers meeting that reminded me some of the long late Farm Organisation meetings I used to attend in North America. The...

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