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Planking: What is it and why it is popular

Planking is a game that is gaining a lot of popularity where people (known as “plankers”) lie down on the ground – usually in an unusual location – and post the picture of planking on online community such as Facebook.
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Debt worries hits euro and stocks; government debt, gold up

Renewed worries in the euro-zone over the weekend pulled the euro down to a record low against the Swiss franc, weakened risky assets such as Asian stocks and boosted safe haven investments like U.S. government debt and gold on Monday.

End of the World 2011: What Hour Is It, Exactly?

If you give any credence to Harold Camping’s prediction – that the end of the world will be May 21, 2011 – tune in at 6 p.m. New Zealand local time just to make sure. Camping himself plans to do just that by watching it unfold on TV.

Is Universe Driven By Gravity or Dark Energy?

At a time when everybody is talking about the destruction of the earth, courtesy Doomsday on May 21, let's take a look at what has been driving our universe.

Top Six UFO sighting places in the world (PHOTOS)

As Annie Jacobsen's new book, AREA 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base, is to hit shelves in few days, various media reports are suggesting the major hot spots for UFOs around the world.
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SABMiller beats forecasts with emerging boost

Strong growth in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and Latin America helped brewing giant SABMiller beat forecasts with a 19 percent rise in annual earnings while Europe and North America proved tougher.

Most competitive nations in the world

U.S. and Hong Kong named as the most competitive countries in the world, according to data from “2011 World Competitiveness Yearbook”, released by by the Lausanne-based Institute for Management Development (IMD).
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Dollar down as commodities and global stocks rise

The dollar slipped on Thursday with funds sensing a rally this month is ending and expectations increasing that commodity prices have resumed an uptrend, pushing up equities in Asia's energy and materials sectors.

Sony releases FAQ to make up for PSN issues

Sony has come up with frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidelines to address the queued costumers after the discontinuation of service for its PlayStation Network (PSN) due to repeated hacking attacks.
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In Defense of Long-Term Travel

Long-term travelers are not all bums, stoners and drifters. They are not rebellious. They are not even as confused as they seem. Some of them know exactly what they’re doing.
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Gun Crime Highest Among Age Between 10 to 19 Years Old

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more firearm homicides were completed by 10 to 19 year old Americans in metropolitan areas than all other areas in 2006-2007 their recent Morbidity and Morality Weekly report.
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United Technologies in $1 billion U.S. engine deal

United Technologies Corp's Pratt & Whitney unit has won U.S. Navy contract updates totaling about $1 billion to provide engines for the multi-national F-35 fighter jet program, the Pentagon said on Friday.
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Lloyd's of London sees $3.8 billion disaster hit

The Lloyd's of London insurance market will take a $3.8 billion hit from earthquakes and floods in the first quarter, and predicted the high level of catastrophe claims will lift insurance prices this year.

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