New types of software applications and automated routines are not far away. These technology forms could operate independently, without human control, to carry out prescribed tasks.

The disappearance of high-precision equipment in Iraq has got officials concerned that they could be used for constructing nuclear weapons. Officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have informed the UN Security Council of the extensive and apparently methodical dismantlement of buildings in Iraq that once housed key dual-use items.

According to Gaddafi, "There is no state with a democracy except Libya on the whole planet." Relations between the U.S. and Libya have softened since Tripoli decided to give up nuclear weapons in 2003 and admit responsibility for the 1988 bombing of a plane over Lockerbie, Scotland.

Four days after a mass shooting at Montreal, Canada`s metropolitan Dawson College, two victims remained in critical condition, with five others originally in serious condition reported to be stable and recovering. Dawson College, which is technically a Junior College with around 10,000 registered students, is located in downtown Montreal at a former convent.

The world`s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, is shorter than previously thought. Chinese mountaineers and researchers climbed to the top of Mount Everest in May to determine whether the mountain was still growing.

The next World Cup in 2010 will be held at South Africa, but talks about the next destination for the world biggest sporting event are already underway. Official word was that Brazil is the only candidate.

Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers have invested in many pioneering tech firms such as Netscape Communications Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., and other. Now John Doerr is looking into a new emerging sector that he calls "green technology."

Guillermo Ibarra, an official with the Mexican National Human Rights Commission, said Tuesday that seven women reported being raped and 16 others, including three foreigners, said they were sexually abused by Mexico police who detained them after clashes last week in San Salvador Atenco.

As one the harshest critiques of the Memphis Grizzlies, I have to admit that they have exceeded all of my expectation. I didn?t like West?s offseason moves and I didn?t think he did enough to strengthen the team. The Grizzlies are 9-5 coming off an impressive win in Dallas.

2005 was a rough year for the U.S. airline industry, which saw ticket prices rise and revenues fall due to incredibly high price-per-barrel levels for oil. Even as Delta announced the layoffs of workers, the airline let it be known that several new routes had been opened to cater to trendy locales and high-traffic international business areas.

An independent contractor has been charged with hundreds of counts of child sexual assault, and child pornography, after he allegedly molested and videotaped children while working in their homes. Authorities have accused Clement Bilski Jr., 43, of preying on at least eleven children who were eight years and under, between 1998 and 2005.

A new Internet superstore, S9 Wireless, is offering over 4,500 accessories for sale.

While biofuel production in 2005 has been 5.5 million tons, industry leader`s such a Mark Zenuk, vice president of Archer Daniels Midland Co., believe that production levels should reach 16 million tones in 2010

Search Engine Optimization or SEO, is an integral part of any business, new or old, large or small. The fact is, if your business has a website or builds websites, the SEO department is necessary for success.

U.S. basketball fans were disappointed to learn that the L.A. Lakers`star player, Kobe Bryant, wouldn`t be able to play for the United States on the upcoming world championship this summer.