Athletic fans will be disappointed, but not surprised, to read that one of the top women athletes of the past decade, Lorraine Fenton from Jamaica, is retiring from the profession

Is the housing boom over? It?s taking longer to sell a home these days for many people, and this is being touted by observers as proof that the long-expected real estate bubble as burst, or at the very least is in the process of shrinking.

The rumors as if Allen Iverson is heading on his way out of Philly are just as ridiculous as they are unfounded. What Gm is his right mind will trade the second leading scorer in the league and one of the most ferocious competitors to have ever played the game? Don?t forget the fact that Iverson is a huge attraction, filling seats wherever he goes.

Betting on March Madness is every sports fanatics dream during the NCAA basketball season. Sure, watching the sporting events take place is exciting and all, but nothing is more thrilling then knowing that you are another game closer to scoring big on your bracket.

No one, not even the French fans, dreamed that France will knock Brazil out on a quarterfinals match, but they did! Germany 2006 brings us a new world champion now that Brazil is out of the tournament.

If settlers haven`t left by this Wednesday, they will begin to be forcibly removed. According to the government, anyone who refuses to evacuate could lose up to 30 percent of the compensation benefits - up to $300,000 per family.

If you love films, and you adore the world of hi-tech, then you will definitely want to consider attending the world`s only high definition film festival, HDFEST.

Alvi Batley, who won two prizes at last year`s World Show, is positive that she can outperform the world`s best at the Universe Bodybuilding Show in the Ladies? Light category in Russia in August. The petite 37-year-old has her sights on the title, any she will not give up easily.

The Volcano Vaporizer, known as the premier vaporizer on the market, is famous throughout the world.

According to Los Angeles Police Department, the entertainment star Paris Hilton was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Thursday after driving erratically and failing a field sobriety test.

The elderly in Japan (as in most Asian cultures) are considered national treasures. They are treated with honor, and their wisdom and experience are greatly respected.

The South Korean leadership has decided not to actively join US plans to block continued weapon proliferation to North Korea despite the country`s nuclear tests and blunt disregard to international agreement and standards.

Two American cities remain competing on the US bid to host the 2016 Olympic Summer games. Although no decision was made yet, and no decision will be made until April, the US Olympic Committee officials who have visited the city of Los Angeles for a two day tour last week said they were impressed with it

For the first time, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, will appear on an internet podcast. The Queen`s traditional Christmas speech will be available online on the official United Kingdom Royalty site and offered for free download.

Rod Thorn decision not to cave in to Kenyon Martin?s salary demands when he became a free agent two summers ago turned out to be the right one. Before he got injured Martin was an above average power forward. Although playing alongside Jason Kidd would do that for most players.