The Open Applications Group and ISA are joining forces to decrease redundancy and converge their work. The groups are collaborating on development of integration standards for process, discrete, and mixed-mode manufacturers.

Panasonic Communications Co. Ltd. recently announced that it is planning to offer a Wi-Fi phone for the Skype Internet telephony service.

India is becoming the preferable offshore destination for software outsourcing. India delivers a rare combination of good economical resources and strong communication technology.

Two articles about the upcoming Britney`s and Kevin`s divorce were published by a British edition of The National Enquirer in the entertainment section: "Britney marriage is over!" and "Britney and Kevin: And now their divorce!" However, now the tabloid has apologized for both of them.

Carmen`s wins Best Co-op Direct Mail Program of the year at the 3rd Annual Latino Marketing Awards.

Byron Nelson, the winner of a record 11 consecutive professional golf tournaments in 1945 and one of golf?s most renowned figures, died Tuesday at his home in Roanoke, Texasa, at the age of 94.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick warned Chinese leaders Wednesday that allowing Iran to develop nuclear weapons could threaten Beijing`s crucial supplies of Middle Eastern oil. China has failed to support a U.S.-backed proposal to take the dispute over Iran`s nuclear program to the U.N. Security Council.

Voters cast ballots Wednesday in municipal elections that King Gyanendra has described as a vital first step in restoring democracy. But Shanta Shikkarkar, 29, a clothing-shop owner sporting sunglasses and an Adidas windbreaker, says "The whole international community is saying this election is a farce."

Individualism-Collectivism and Group Creativity, is a new study which was released this week whose findings indicate that while emphasizing teamwork may be popular in workplaces across America, companies that focus more on individual achievement and development produce more innovative ideas in the long run.

The Senate will begin this week what President Bush says could be a "fractious debate" over border security, his temporary-worker proposal and measures to let some of the 12 million illegal aliens in the United States earn citizenship.

However you choose to look at it, the recent rise in gas prices in the United States, coupled with the raising of airline fares and the prices of admission into U.S. theme parks such as Universal Studios in Florida and Walt Disney World, also in Florida, cannot be thought to have a positive effect on the pocketbooks of those Americans who drive or like to travel.

People speak of hidden motives and agendas that have to do with obtaining some of Anna Nicole Smith`s wealth, but two men who are claiming to be the biological father for newborn Dannie Smith, are insisting that their stubbornness to be proven the real daddy comes solely from paternal feelings for the newborn baby.

The stars of the popular entertainment series "Desperate Housewives", Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria and Nicolette Sheridan and other cast members gathered to celebrate the launch of the second`s season DVD. The new DVD is called "Desperate Housewives: The Complete Second Season, Extra Juicy Edition".

Hundreds of protesters mostly young people stormed Nuku`alofa, Tonga`s capital, in demand for democratic reform. The country currently has a pseudo-feudal political system.

Coming off a bye, the Giants appear to have gotten out of sync both offensively and defensively. New York is ranked last in the league in stopping teams from converting on third down, which is something that the Giants defense has showcased through the better parts of last night?s game.