The world can reach a significant new climate change pact by the end of 2009 if current talks keep up their momentum, the head of the United Nations climate panel said on Sunday. picked by JDRucker 2 years ago

The world enters 2009 with Russia in play in a way it hasn't seen in decades. The relevant comparison isn't 1998, when the Russians engaged in default and devaluation but remained within the bounds of their existing political and economic system (as Lenin said, two steps forward, one step back).

*In Soviet Russia, cold catches you!* picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Win or lose next Tuesday, admirers of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin can gaze at her all year round with the release of the 2009 Sarah Palin calendar, filled with original photos from Anchorage-based photographer and friend-of-Palin Judy Patrick. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Vienna has passed Zurich to take the top spot as the world’s city with the best quality of living, according to the Mercer 2009 Quality of Living Survey. Geneva retains its position in third place, while Vancouver and Auckland are now joint fourth in the rankings. picked by bornbad 7 months ago

U2, a band famous for their desire to save the planet and for their contributions to third world aid, have come under fire for their carbon footprint. The band's world tour this year will generate enough carbon to equal a trip for the four band members to fly first class to Mars, a journey of 34 million miles. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

The future hurtles toward us, then disappears when it arrives, and we are left with the overwhelming presence of the present. The year 2009 is days away. What does it hold in store? picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

The event itself, now in its third year, takes place on Sunday 6 September 2009 when thousands of plastic ducks will be launched into the Thames to race down a 1km course from Molesey Lock to the finish line at The Sherriff Boat Club on Albany Reach. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Sony has dropped a mandate that every PLAYSTATION 3 game released after January 1st, 2009 supports trophies out of the box. picked by punthe 1 year ago

Some of the better places to do business. picked by cb__ 7 months ago

The annual Leonid meteor shower put on some dramatic sky shows in 1999 and 2001, but in recent years the event has been comparatively mundane. Astronomers now predict the 2009 Leonids could produce more than 500 shooting stars per hour for skywatchers with clear skies in certain locations. Asia looks to have the best seats, but North America might not be left out. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Maybe it's an acquired taste. But if you like your calenders to feature pin-up girls who eat brains (and are damn proud of it), then 2009 is totally going to be your year. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

An asteroid of a similar size to a rock that exploded above Siberia in 1908 with the force of a thousand atomic bombs whizzed close past Earth on Monday, astronomers said on Tuesday. 2009 DD45, estimated to be between 21 and 47 meters (68 and 152 feet) across, raced by at 1344 GMT on Monday, the Planetary Society and astronomers' blogs reported. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The Despertà is Valencia’s annual wake-up call for Fallas — the region’s most important festival and one of the biggest in the world. At 7am, thousands of people belonging to organized groups (Fallas Commissions) gather at Parterre Park (location) to collect their ammunition bags for an assault on the city’s sleeping populace. And at 7:30am sharp, all hell breaks loose... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The series will be set during the 19-year timespan between the films Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , referred to as "the dark times" by Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope. It is during this period that the newly formed Galactic Empire will rise to ultimate power throughout the galaxy. It is during this time period that the first Death St... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Meet the masturbating champion of the world, Mr. Masanobu Sato, who held on for an impressive 9 hours and 58 minutes. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

*The tech world needs the anti Best Buy* picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

A spectacular display in Sydney, Australia, lights up the iconic harbor bridge. This link is updated as new video becomes available as the new year sparks around the globe. picked by equinox 11 months ago

Awesome Collection of smallest thing in the world really

(Some images on page NSFW) picked by icemann 3 years ago

Enter your surname in World Names Profiler and find its orgin and density on a world map.

The site has been compiled by researchers from the University College London. picked by DoggyLives 1 year ago

Between the hybrids, the reusable canvas shopping bags and cloth diapers, everybody's doing their little bit to save the world. Entire industries have sprang up to cater to us socially-responsible types who want to leave behind a better world for the robots to inherit once they take over. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago