Today we invite the entire Internet community to use Opera and experience Web browsing as it should be,`said Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. Opera Software recently announced the permanent removal of the ad banner and licensing fee that so many of its customers have gotten accustomed to from its Web browser.

Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis is the setting for the biggest outdoor pond hockey tournament in the history of the US. The tournament is scheduled to take place for three days between Jan. 20-22, 2006. The tournament will feature 128-team, four on four competition for men and women invites outdoor hockey enthusiasts nationwide to participate.

This year, it seemed that the Clippers have finally got over the proverbial hump. Then came Corey Maggette?s injury which caused another setback. However, this year?s Clipper team has responded admiralty to the challenge. With the absence of Maggette, LA still managed to go 8-4 so far in January.

Although Microsoft hailed its new operating system, Windows Vista, as its most secure system, a new flaw was recently discovered

Sadam Hussein pleaded his people, the citizens of Iraqu, to find reconciliation, just a few days after hearing of his death sentence. Sadam was tried together with six other people for taking part in a 1980`s military campaign targeting the Kurds, known as the Anfal campaign.

Windpipe LLC has introduced the Windpipe forced air dryer to quickly and thoroughly dry hydration pack fluid reservoirs. It uses forced air to dry hydration pack fluid reservoirs quickly and thoroughly.

Bird flu killed a second teenager in eastern Turkey early Thursday, one day after health officials confirmed her brother as the first fatality. "This really doesn`t change the overall complexion of the pandemic influenza risk," said epidemiologist Michael T. Osterholm, at the University of Minnesota.

Afghanistan`s presumed president-elect is under pressure to develop a two-party system.

Playwright Steven A. Butler, writer and creator of THE TRUTH (Welcome to the Down Low), will premiere his new play during World AIDS Day December 1st, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. at the H Street Playhouse. The music and lyrics are written by Courtney Baker-Oliver and Christopher Burnett.

China will also not approve the broadcast of any new overseas satellite TV channels in the country, and the government has no immediate plans to appoint any new institutions to act as import agents for media products such as books and magazines, video and audio products, movies and TV programmes.

Isn?t it astonishing that the gross domestic product of a quarter of the world?s countries is less than the combined wealth of the world?s 3 richest people? Doesn?t it astound you that approximately half the world?s population lives on less than $2 a day?

This year`s Work At Home Mother (WAHM) Sponsored Charity Drive is enlisting the help of DocUmeant and Admin Cafe. These two organizations have joined forces to support the charity.

Business companies, who are looking for an archive solution for their mass storage needs can take a look at the new Revolution 220 series. The Revolution 220 was created for a very specific target ? it is mean to store data that is occasionally used.

Magic Match, the newest release from Codeminion Development, is now available. Guide Merlin the Wizard, his imp, and Giggles, across the land in search of magic objects.

The eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (COGRA) and Casino City have announced a joint agreement which will cement their common goal of a `safe and properly supported online gaming experience`, and will introduce new eCOGRA regulation features on the Casino City website.