Japanese climbers returning from a mountain in western Nepal said on
Tuesday they had found footprints they think belonged to the abominable
snowman or Yeti.

KATHMANDU, NEPAL (OCTOBER 21, 2008) REUTERS -
Japanese climbers returning ...   more »

Commercial airline pilot takes flying to new heights.

HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (OCTOBER 18, 2008) HOT
UNDER THE COLLAR PRODUCTIONS -

Over the past four years, Stuart Ross has been working hard to ...   more »

The Health Wonders Of Water. An A-Z Guide!
Author: Paul Phillips

The human body contains about 70%water. Our bodies are
bio-electrical systems and are dependant on a good quality
water supply for optimum physical and ...   more »

Scottish Savings Forgotten In Battle Against Debt
Author: Abbi Rouse

With the cost of living rising and the availability of
credit withering at an alarming rate, many Scots have
prioritised keeping their finances protected against ...   more »

Journalists are given a close-up look of how Colombian drug-traffickers
live with a tour of a mansion complete with lions, tigers, panthers and
gorillas.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (OCTOBER 20, 2008) TELEMUNDO -
Suspected drug smugglers ...   more »

British Muslim singer Sami Yusuf - dubbed the Islamic Bono - performs his
debut concert in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (RECENT) REUTERS -
Touted by Time Magazine last year as "Islam's biggest rock
...   more »

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland
inaugurates its 'Big Bang' -- an experiment to probe the origins of the
universe which even offers 'molecular cuisine.'

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (OCTOBER 21, 2008) REUTERS -
...   more »

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (OCTOBER ) REUTERS -
Gwyneth Paltrow extended a sympathetic ear to her friend Madonna on
the Material Girl's impending divorce during the premiere of Paltrow's
"Two Lovers" at the London Film ...   more »

The world's diamond trading capital, Antwerp, postpones its forthcoming
industry conference in the face of the financial crisis and challenging market
conditions.

(EU) ANTWERP, BELGIUM (FILE - OCTOBER 2007) POOL -
Organisers of the annual ...   more »

The day's most talked about stories in the entertainment world.

The latest celebrity news including the passing of fashion maven Mr.
Blackwell, Britney's judgment day and Jennifer's new "old"
boyfriend?

Mr. Blackwell, the fashion maven ...   more »

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne of the U.K.'s Conservative Party denies
asking Russia's richest man for an illegal donation.

(EU) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (OCTOBER 21, 2008) ITN -
U.K. Conservative Shadow Chancellor George Osborne denied on ...   more »

Economy experts attack the Bush government's disastrous fiscal management
and agree that it will take some time before there is an upturn in the
economy.


NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 20, 2008) ...   more »

A plant sitting in a Japanese cafe blogs its feelings every day with the
help of technology.

(ASIA) KAMAKURA, JAPAN (OCTOBER 21, 2008) REUTERS -
It has long been believed by some that talking to ...   more »

Thailand's ousted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is sentenced to two
years jail in his absence on conflict of interest charges.


Thaksin, now living in exile in Britain, says the case was politically
motivated and its ...   more »

Barack Obama to cancel campaign events to visit his ailing 85-year-old
grandmother in Hawaii.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 20, 2008) NBC -
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will leave
the campaign trail to ...   more »

The UK's Energy Saving Trust, which promotes low carbon lifestyles and
efficient use of energy commissioned the research. Some 6,000 people across
five European countries took part. As well as being more likely to share ...   more »

Aid workers fear Africa's food crisis is being overshadowed by the world's
financial crisis, as the rich world's money woes filters through to West
Africa's poor.

THIAROYE, SENEGAL (RECENT - OCTOBER 10, 2008) REUTERS -
...   more »

India and Pakistan open a trade link across divided Kashmir for the first
time in six decades, a step aimed at reducing tension between the
nuclear-armed neighbours.

KASHMIR, PAKISTAN (OCTOBER 21, 2008) REUTERS -
Trucks ...   more »

A British UFO expert says documents on UFOs recently released from the
defence ministry were inadequately analysed.

ITN -
British expert on unidentified flying objects (UFO) David Clarke
said after looking through recently released documents ...   more »

World gas powers Russia, Iran and Qatar pledge to strengthen cooperation in
tripartite talks.

TEHRAN, IRAN (OCTOBER 21, 2008) REUTERS-
World gas powers Russia, Iran and Qatar pledged on Tuesday (October
21) to strengthen cooperation ...   more »

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says European Union leaders will do all in
their power to enlist China, India in the forthcoming global finance summit.
He also set out to the European parliament the principles for ...   more »

Linden Lab's CEO Mark Kingdon says after working to make the virtual
world more stable and scalable, the focus is now on fueling new uses for the
grid.

Kingdon was brought on board in April ...   more »

The Life Expectancy of Dogs
Author: Kristin Gabriel

We want our dogs to live as long as possible, but the truth
is, certain dog breeds live longer than others. If you are
in the market ...   more »

The Different Types Of Greek Helmets
Author: John Hilde

Ancient Greek war helmets are some of the most recognizable in
the historic war machines. The term "Greek helmets" is quite
broad. There is really no ...   more »

Unhappy Families are a Blessing
Author: Elsabe Smit

I am currently reading a fascinating book about Henry VIII
and his six wives. The author of the book states that
happy families all resemble one another, ...   more »

Standing Out From The Crowd Without Being Ostentatious
Author: Nicole Maschwitz

We girls are always on the lookout to find new ways to stand
out in a crowd. When we go to a party, a ...   more »

Why You Shouldn't Handle More Than Three Projects.
Author: Mark Silver


As I write this, my wife Holly, myself, and our assistant
Kate are planning to meet in a couple of hours. And why? So
...   more »

Does Aggressive Music Influence Driving?
Author: Elizabeth Murphy

There may be a time that you have listened to a piece of music
that has altered the way you drive your vehicle. You may have
done ...   more »

Eating out in Venice
Author: Bob McCormack

Eating out in Venice can be a very unsatisfying experience
for the casual traveler. With a local population of only
60.000 people and several millions tourists to feed ...   more »

Sphygmomanometer: Measuring The Beat
Author: Gary Gordon

Using a sphygmomanometer to measure a person's blood pressure
is a routine part of every physical exam and has been for
decades. The results a sphygmomanometer provides can ...   more »

Ten Tips for Optimizing LinkedIn
Author: Barbara Safani

With over 25 million members, LinkedIn has grown to become
a very powerful business and career management tool. Many
are using it, but few have really optimized ...   more »