Intel Core i7 processors unveiled in India

Intel has delivered the fastest desktop processor on Earth to the most demanding users on Earth, the ones who are using their PCs for video, gaming and music,” commented Prakash Bagri, Director – Marketing, Intel...

Inflation falls at record pace to 4.5%

As the value of the pound outside of the UK sinks, it appears that inflation within the country is falling as well. Inflation in th eUk fell at a record pace in October, data released today shows."Inflation tumbled at a record pace in October to 4.5 per cent, down from the...

Budget Cuts Threaten To End Amber Alerts, Sex Offender Warnings

"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With all state agencies being asked to reduce budgets, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it may have to cut two high-profile programs: Amber Alerts and the sex-offender registry...

Obama and the Revenge of Democracy

"by Mosharraf Zaidi Perception is reality. So while there is an almighty chorus of those that are warning the people of the world to be cautious and not invest so emphatically in the hope that the US election result has inspired, it is important to listen not only to our...

Intel Core i7 chip is Fast!

"Core i7 processors expected to launch later this month include 2.66GHz (Core i7-920) and 3.20GHz (Core i7-965) versions. Prices will range roughly between $285 and just under $1,000."

Storm lashes Bangladesh, thousands of houses damaged

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal  has created a cyclonic storm and roar into the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast by Monday afternoon. The tropical storm with winds of up to 80 kph (50 mph) lashed southern Bangladesh early on Monday, damaging thousands of...

'My book honours the prophet Mohammed,' says author whose novel provoked fire...

The author should of realised the response its best not to write about fictional things about Mohammed let alone the truth that gives the prophet bad character. The fact that he did not go by his own law and advice on how many wifes a man could have can be a touchy thing...

Latinos want hopefuls to address core issues

"Reforming the nation's health care system will be the topic of a town-hall meeting Sunday afternoon, with representatives from the McCain and Obama campaigns participating. “There is something very wrong out there in the system when you have Latinos not only working one...

Come for the Rugby, Stay for the Porn

This is actually a Highlight article, and not an advert, so fuhgeddaboudit. If you ever wondered what happens when you replace a sports program with adult entertainment mid-broadcast, the answer is "bad things"."Viewers of a grassroots rugby television programme in New...

Obama pledges to expand Bush's aid to religious charities

Though President George W. Bush's "faith-based initiatives" - which give government money to religious groups for charity work - have been one of the most controversial programs of his presidency, Barack Obama has pledged to expand them if he is elected president. This...

BBC told to improve UK coverage

The BBC has been told that they need to improve their coverage of the UK's nations and regions, as they are not doing it enough, or well enough.A little ironic I think..."A review for the BBC Trust said the BBC was "falling short of its own high standards" and failing to meet...

Sahara’s metamorphosis from savannah to desert

" The grassy prehistoric Sahara turned into Earth's largest hot desert more slowly than previously thought, a new report says—and some say global warming may turn the desert green once again. Lake Yoa, sustained...

How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America

OPINION: We all know that to make better choices we have to be honest with ourselves about our own past failures and the responsibility we carry for them, and then entertain new choices to move forward.  Arianna...

The Incredibly Shrinking Democrats - Joe Klein, Time

" By JOE KLEIN Thu Apr 24, 9:35 AM ET "This election," Bill...

Pope hosts public stadium Mass

They started arriving as dawn was breaking. Thousands of people wanting to take part in a public mass with the Pope. They bought t-shirts for $20 and posters of His Holiness for $10. By 9:30am when the Pope arrived...

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