Ohio Voters Head to the Polls

A vote in Ohio is going ahead today amid a controversy over the voting procedures in the state. "With the credit crisis roiling Washington, Wall Street and the presidential campaign, voters in the key battleground state of Ohio cast their first ballots amid a controversy over...

BCCI approves Pakistan tour itinerary

"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a shot in the arm after India approved the itinerary and the security plan of its tour next year. A senior PCB official confirmed that India had approved the itinerary of and a three day practice game during the tour from January 4 to...

Save Money By Buying Gas At Night

"Save Money By Buying Gas At Night photo credit: richpix  The gasoline price gouging has gone on long enough in Vancouver - stations raise the price each morning and drop them later in the day. The average increase is 16-20 cents a gallon surcharge for the...

Australia to warm up in Hyderabad

"The BCCI announced that Austrlia will be playing one practice match at Hyderabad against a select India XI from October 2-5. This will be followed by the first test as scheduled and there will be no change due to safety concerns."

Hamilton trails on opening Friday at Valencia

Kimi Raikkonen was fastest as Ferrari outpaced McLaren in Friday practice for the European Grand Prix in Valencia. The world champion beat Renault’s Fernando Alonso by 0.020 seconds in the afternoon session after Toro Rosso’s Sebastian Vettel topped the first.Read full...

'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine cancelled by Court

What gets me about this article is the final few lines - For nearly four years, Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Timberlake have been claiming that this was an accidental exposure, and it wasn't planned.  They've been saying that it was a wardrobe malfunction that surprised both of...

Kirk papers reveal charmed cows

" Kirk papers reveal charmed cows Responsible animal husbandry is practised on today's farms Kirk session records have revealed examples of...

Quebec Will Make Yellow Margarine Legal

It's a product that has been banned for sale in Quebec for over 20 years. Stores have faced stiff fines, and a few years ago there was even a raid on a Wal-Mart who was selling the stuff. But now, at long last, Quebecers will be able to enjoy...Yellow Margarine.Yes, it's...

Google Changes Home Page, Adding Link to Privacy Policy

"The word “privacy” now appears on Google’s home page, with a link to the company’s privacy policy. With that one word, the Web search giant heads off the growing controversy over whether its previous practice ran afoul of a California law, the California Online...

Doctor or Non-Doctor - alternative healers at war over just who can call them...

"It took 99 years, but Minnesota has finally given official recognition to the practice of naturopathic medicine, which relies on the body's powers to heal itself.Under a new state law, naturopaths -- who use everything from herbal remedies to biofeedback -- will be allowed...