ACLU wants prisons to become polling places

"There are few radical left-wing organizations more obnoxious than the American Civil Liberties Union. That’s because the ACLU doesn’t just pack a tie-dyed Volkswagen full of leftover San Fransisco hippies and drive to your area to protest, they pack a private jet full...

Paes in double doubles’ finals at US Open

"India tennis icon Leander Paes continued his dazzling US Open doubles run on Tuesday, posting two victories in one day to remain in the hunt for a pair of titles, the mixed doubles and the men’s doubles. The 35-year-old veteran teamed with Czech Lukas Dlouhy to reach the...

Happy birthday to compact disc

"Exactly 25 years ago the word's first compact disc was produced at a Philips factory in Germany, sparking a global music revolution. More than 200 billion CDs have been sold worldwide since then and it remains the dominant format despite the growth in digital downloads. The...

Bare Escentuals: special offer on natural cosmetics

"When I apply makeup, I do not want to look as if I am wearing a mask. I do not want to clog my pores, and I do not want to be applying chemicals to my skin, that when absorbed into my system, may lead to health problems down the line. I think most women will agree, makeup is...

Italy fashion industry to fight anorexia

"ROME - Italy was once famed for the sultry, full-bodied beauties it contributed to the international scene. A month after the death of an anorexic Brazilian model, the Italian government teamed up with the fashion industry Friday to promote a "healthy, sunny, generous,...

Spreading the Wealth in India

"That was the topic of a posh tea at the Prime Minister's house recently, as business leaders struggle with making sure that India's boom benefits more than just the urban professionals. It's not every day you get invited to the Prime Minister of India's house for tea. As...