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As corporate profits took a nose dive, Aston Martin was put up for sale. A group of investors have purchased a majority share in the company, worth $925 million

It is the function of the World Wide Web, an international consortium, to develop web standards, provide specifications and make recommendations.

The Internet began as a small operation in the Department of Defense but many great thinkers and developers have come to make it what it is today.

As reported earlier, the American Medical Association opposed the proposed 5 % physician payment cut in Medicare reimbursement for 2007.

Distance learning courses offered by the OpenCourseWare Consortium to provide high quality continuing adult education and materials worldwide free to all participants.

Some in journalism think newspapers must start charging to view their articles online. Papers already have begun experimenting with pay models to see readers' reaction.

Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future.

The primary purpose of Web Accessibility Initiative is to evolve methodologies and guidelines to provide easy access to websites for all including the physically disabled

Alaska Inside Passage Resorts offers an exciting number of premier vacation experiences in wild Alaska

A consortium of networks & advertisers is setting up a new service to measure TV, online and cell phone audiences, but can any firm meet the industry's new rating needs?

Automakers have used crash test dummies for several decades to simulate car accidents. Newer virtual dummies, however, can be more similar to human flesh and bone.

Awareness of the environment shows the need to cut carbon dioxide emissions. Green, environmentally aware colleges help instill this environmental awareness in students.

Individual states are responsible for regulating assisted living centers, but some of their many issues may overflow into the federal arena.

Newcastle United are in turmoil after Kevin Keegan quits as manager and owner Mike Ashley says he will sell the club - Will there ever be good times at St James' Park?

Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer used fire and brimstone last month to criticize the federal government's involvement in hearings on the use of drugs at Thoroughbred tracks.

On December 16, 1811 the New Madrid Seismic Zone experienced two earthquakes with approximate magnitudes of 8.0. Two more tremors followed in January and February.

Pakistan's nuclear warheads are more of a risk in the region. Political tensions rise after the assassination of Bhutto, political unrest, and Musharraf's fall from grace

As gifted kids' reading abilities surpass age-appropriate content, there are options for guiding them toward titles that will appeal to both readers and their parents.

Consider a free, open source web page editor rather than spending hundreds of dollars for commercial software.

All who have tasted a true balsamic vinegar know that it is unlike any other vinegar, what gives it the unique and sensational qualities that justify its hefty price tag?

Climate change is having visible impacts in the United States, and the choices Americans make will determine the severity of its effects, according to a new report.

Free online education programs delivered through open source content, often using learning management systems, are increasing in popularity at universities worldwide.

NASA Ames Research Center open to public on April 12 for Yuri's Night Bay Area 2008. Party honors first man in space, Yuri Gagarin, and first space shuttle launch by U.S.

IOnce a lazy backwater with a seedy waterfront, today Singapore is a Modern City State an island reaping the benefits of an oil and shipping business allied with tourism

Claridge's is one of London's most elegant hotels, wIth a fascinating history. It is situated in one of the city's stylish areas, noted for fine restaurants and shops.

Distance education programs often target busy people over 35. Being a successful student at mid-life means bracing for the challenges the recruiters gloss over.

As degree programs online become increasingly popular and readily available, more faculty are seeing online education in a positive light.

Despite being forbidden to participate in athletic games, Pherenike was a fierce champion for her sons, who were part of a famous boxing dynasty.

A unique partnership known as Great River Journey offers visitors a chance to live and experience Canada's True North.

China's economic activities in Africa merit close scrutiny

A $20.5 million grant enables expansion of an international program investing the biological factors underlying immune system control of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

A language for representing information about resources in the World Wide Web, Resource Description Framework is not unlike the metadata of library catalogues.

CCM Magazine presents a comprehensive look at the music that contributed to the creation of one of the fastest growing genres in music today, contemporary christian.

Newcastle have started their Championship campaign with a flourish, but this could unravel as the Club is yet to resolve its ownership issue, or appoint a team manager.

With its talons dug deep into Italy's social structure, the Mafia endures; unrelenting, it continues to suckle on those who can afford it least.

Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.

Birmingham City and Sunderland have gained promotion from the Championship to the Premiership - the clubs have recovered from the disappointment of relegation last season

The Golden State is red, pink and white this winter as thousands of evergreens begin to flower. Find out why Camellias love California.

Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population.

Having learned from their errors in the past two elections, the Voter's News Service decided to keep exit poll numbers hidden from the public until 5 P.M. today.

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest machine, used to learn more about the tiniest particles of matter.

How copyright law applies to student and teacher created multimedia projects, whether in the classroom or posted online.

Tire tracks at a crime scene can be as distinctive and individual as fingerprint evidence. This can be used in court and presented as evidence.

Becoming exalted with the Kurenai is perhaps one of the quickest and easiest to do out of all the Outland factions.

Google is now doing for the rest of the universe what they already did for Earth, by allowing computer users to view the universe around them.

The fact that a lawyer negotiated your settlement doesn't mean it's better than what you could have gotten yourself. Often, it means less money in your pocket.

Become a citizen scientist by monitoring plants for Project Budburst, a national climate change observation and research initiative.

Australian engineers have created a new battery, the Ultrabattery, to power the next generation of hybrid electric vehicles.

The popularity of television shows like CSI and Criminal Minds has made forensics careers popular choices for students. Forensic colleges now offer online classes.

The skills required to become a web designer can easily be acquired from the comfort of one's own home.