Sudden reunification could be trouble for Seoul (AP)

Sudden reunification could be trouble for Seoul (AP)


Sudden reunification could be trouble for Seoul (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:13 PM PST

In this photo released by the Korean Central News Agency and distributed in Tokyo by the Korea News Service, thousands of North Koreans gather in Pyongyang, North Korea, at Kim Il Sung Square to hold a mass rally in support for their country's policies and new leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service) JAPAN OUT UNTIL 14 DAYS AFTER THE DAY OF TRANSMISSIONAP - A single, reunified Korea has long been a cherished dream of people on both sides of the world's most heavily fortified border. South Korea even has a Cabinet-level ministry preparing for the day.



My Software Isn't Creepy

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:12 PM PST

Guest post written by Robert Dodd Robert Dodd is CEO of XL Technologies, creators of Zendio, an email marketing tool. Back in the 1990s, I walked a beat as a New York City street cop in Harlem. Let me assure you that during that time I saw a lot of genuinely creepy things that I'll ...


North Korea military grows stronger, says think-tank

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:12 PM PST

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's military is growing stronger even as its economy teeters on the brink of collapse, an independent think-tank said Wednesday, calling for better measures to repel the threat from a country that has twice tested a nuclear bomb.


Japan PM vows to bring rebirth of Fukushima (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 09:18 PM PST

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda smiles during his first news conference of the year at his official residence in Tokyo Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)AP - Japan's prime minister pledged Wednesday in his traditional new year's press conference to bring "rebirth" to the area around the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.



Police think poisoned cat meat killed China tycoon (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:55 PM PST

AP - The sudden death of a billionaire in southern China is causing police to ask: Was it murder by cat meat?


The Hobbit and Tintin Created by Makers

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:48 PM PST

What do The Hobbit and Tintin have in common with makers? Weta Workshop is the maker-space, so to speak, that creates costumes, armor, vehicles, jewelry and just about anything these films require. According to Magnus Hjert, marketing manager of Weta Workshop, "This place is, of course, crawling with makers." After reading Erik Kain's post here ...


Egypt enters final day of voting

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:52 PM PST

As election for lower house of parliament continues, Islamists pledge to work with rivals on writing new constitution.


The Elephant In the Room At the Iowa Caucuses

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 07:54 PM PST

It's housing, stupid.


Meet Microsoft's Rockstar CIO

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 07:48 PM PST

Microsoft's Tony Scott paid for college playing his guitar.


Santorum and Romney tied in tight Iowa race

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:37 PM PST

Republican hopefuls tied at 25 per cent of vote, while Ron Paul secures third position, with almost all votes counted.


China Takes Aim at U.S. Naval Might

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:47 PM PST

China is building a new class of ballistic missiles designed to arc through the stratosphere and explode onto the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier, potentially forcing U.S. carriers to stay farther away from its shores.


China claims success in curbing racy entertainment (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 07:15 PM PST

Reuters - A campaign to curb "excessive entertainment" by slashing the number of racy programs on Chinese satellite television channels has been successful, state media reported, after President Hu Jintao warned Western culture was out to attack China.


Asia stocks follow Wall Street higher (AP)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:10 PM PST

Protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement hold a protest inside of Grand Central Station in New York, January 3, 2012. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)AP - Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street opened the year with a bang following the release of positive U.S. economic data.



How Microsoft's CIO Fakes Xbox Score

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 07:00 PM PST

CIO Tony Scott rocks out on his guitar but can't dance.


Egypt Vote Puts Military Role in Play

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:55 PM PST

The country's interim rulers try to extend their power over the elected Parliament, aided by popular nationalist talk-show host and candidate Tawfiq Okasha.


China claims success in curbing racy entertainment

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 07:15 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - A campaign to curb "excessive entertainment" by slashing the number of racy programs on Chinese satellite television channels has been successful, state media reported, after President Hu Jintao warned Western culture was out to attack China.


Are Aries More Likely to Be Criminals? (Time.com)

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 09:05 PM PST

Time.com - One Canadian city would like to caution you to beware of loved ones who claim Aries as their zodiac sign -- they might be more likely to break the law


Clean House In Your Portfolio Like The Bucs, Colts And Rams

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 06:42 PM PST

Investments are kind of like coaches: you want to see guys who win out the season or at least show a few sparks of divine brilliance down the stretch. You don't want the Raheem Morrises that go out on a 10-game skid. I'm taking aim at Fidelity Contrafund, Diversified International and OTC.


Israel, Palestine to Resume Dialogue

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 02:57 PM PST

The first meeting between Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators in more than a year ended without any significant breakthroughs but in a small sign of progress, the sides agreed to continue the dialogue.


Nuclear-Free Town Fades Away in Japan

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 09:50 PM PST

A few years after turning down a nuclear-power plant, the village of Maki disappeared in a merger of municipalities—a fate that dozens of other rural towns could face as reactors go offline, taking jobs and subsidies with them.