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[Finance Services , Opinion , Regulation and Compliance ] In the second reading of the Financial Services Bill, Lord Sasson opened the debate outlining the government's proposals for financial services regulation. He said: "A thriving financial services sector is vital to the prosperity of … more

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has criticized Apple over its iPhone developer's contract, branding the company "as a jealous and arbitrary feudal lord."

If Peter Jackson had decided New Zealand wasn't right for the evil realm of Mordor (forThe Lord of the Rings movies), he could've filmed here instead. The otherworldly landscape, with barren walls and spikes stabbing the dry air and evil crevices plunging into oblivion, was understandably named mako sica ('badland') by Native Americans.

Last week, the UK LibDem party was thrown into scandal when two of its Lords proposed an amendment to the Digital Economy Bill that would allow for national web-censorship, particularly aimed at "web-lockers" like Google Docs and YouSendIt. Now a leaked document from the British Phonographic Institute suggests that the amendment was basically written by the record industry lobby and entered into law on their behalf by representatives of the "party of liberty." This weekend, LibDem members who attend the national convention in Birmingham will have the chance to vote on an emergency measure affirming the party's commitment to an open and just Internet, repudiating this disastrous measure. If you (or someone you know) is attending the convention, please support the "Save the Net" emergency measure and help rehabilitate the party's reputation on fundamental freedoms in the information society.

Proving once again that special interests can "buy" the "support" of politicians of any stripe! And they can do so regardless of the "best interests" of the "majority of the people", who those politicians are supposedly morally (by honor) and legally (by oath) bound to represent!

Origin of Mango Juice Mangoes belong to the same family as that of pistachios, gandaria, mombin and cashews. Some common names for mango are mangot, manga, and mangou, depending on the region or nation.The mango originated in southern Asia, more specifically in Burma and eastern India, almost 4,000 years ago. Many stories in Indian mythology include the mention of the mango plant, and Lord Buddha is said to have often meditated in a mango grove. Mango Juice cultivation first spread to Malaysia, eastern Asia and eastern Africa and was finally introduced to California around 1880. Mangoes were introduced to Africa and Brazil by Portuguese explorers, while mango cultivation started in Hawaii and Florida around the 19th century. According to Indian beliefs, mangoes symbolize life (it is the national fruit of India) and is used in almost every sacred ritual. Mango leaves are almost always used for festivals and wedding decorations. 'Chutney' made from Indian mangoes is the original chutney and has become universally popular. Today, India remains the world's major producer of mangoes, but Thailand, China, Brazil and Mexico also cultivate this highly beneficial fruit. A Few Final Facts About Mango Juice Mangoes are found in two varieties, one from India and the other from the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Indian mangoes have a bright yellow or red color, while the Philippines species has a pale green color. The mango plant requires a frost-free climate, because the flowers and fruits will be damaged if the temperatures drop below 40° F. The fruits are favored in warm, dry weather. Mango trees create a scenic landscape and grow up to 65 feet. Mango trees are also known for their longevity; some specimens are known to live for more than 300 years and continue to bear fruit. The leaves of mango trees are usually pale green in color, which darkens as they grow and increase in height. The young leaves are usually red in color. The flowers appear on a mang

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Is it ok to be gay in the oil and gas and engineering industries? Officially, yes. However, the serious lack of lesbian, gay and bisexual representation in these industries suggests the answer is far more complex and needs to be addressed. Former BP CEO Lord Browne refers to it as living in the 'glass closet'.

Analysis: How the Lord of the Flies publisher moved 8 terrabytes of data to the cloud.

The House of Lords debated on Wednesday whether the EU's proposal to ban the use of words like 'sausage' and 'burger' to describe vegan and vegetarian products is in the interest of consumers in the UK.

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