Despite reassurances from the Bush Administration that no change would be forthcoming in the White House`s strategy for Iraq, a study group commissioned by Congress and headed by a friend of the Bush family was reported at the end of last week as being almost ready to recommend sweeping changes to the nation`s approach to Iraq.

Much is made about the high-tech gear that American soldiers carry: body armor, rapid-firing machine guns, night vision goggles. But the chief advantage of the US military - especially in a low-intensity conflict, pitted against a crudely trained force like the Taliban - is training and air power.

Queosia, a new strategy game available from Hungary, is taking the online game world by storm. Players can interact with other players, keep in touch with allies, fight, and manage their countries from anywhere in the world, without a direct Internet connection.