New players challenge world order

[New players challenge world order Brazil, Russia, India and China, the so-called Brics, are predicted to emerge as major world players by 2050. In this,...

AMD's quad-core "Phenom" Desktop Chip Catches Up With Intel

"Intel regained a technological edge last year when it released the first four-core processors by combining two dual-core ones. However, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced a quad-core microprocessor for the desktop, replacing its venerable Athlon processor with the new...

Hard-core porn interrupts news show

"MESA, Ariz. - Viewers of a news show broadcast on a Phoenix-area cable television station received a lot more than news — hard-core pornography started streaming into their living rooms, replacing a health show featuring former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw."

New UN Chief Releases His First Appointments

South Korean Ban Ki-moon, who becomes U.N. secretary-general on Monday, announced his first two appointments after weeks of speculation and mystery about his intentions. Vijay Nambiar of India, a special adviser to Ban's predecessor, Kofi Annan, will be his chief of staff and...

Boomers too busy to get busy

"Doing more snoozing than shagging these days? Only one per cent of Canadian baby boomers are having sex daily, according to a Strategic Objectives survey released yesterday. And they're not replacing the shagging with snuggling; only 39 per cent kiss and hug their partner...

Taking Actions/Treehugger

Some suggestions from the Treehugger online blog/e newsletter.USA focussed."Category: take action :: ::The Slate Green Challenge: Week 7 - Water December 8, 2006 9:30 AM - Brittany Jacobs, Seattle 061023_green_water.jpg Struggling with high energy bills? Your home water...