2007 was an amazing year for science. Unlike recent years, there were no high-profile cases of scientific fraud -- none that went uncovered,... (more)
2007 was an amazing year for science. Unlike recent years, there were no high-profile cases of scientific fraud -- none that went uncovered, anyway. Journal publishers took extra care, requiring scientists to duplicate results in an effort to avoid scientific, not to mention public relations, fiascoes. And while those are entertaining, I'll take solid science over Sturm und Drang any day. Here I count down the top 10 scientific discoveries that rocked our world the hardest this year. (less)
For those of us diehard Buffy/Angel fans who can't seem to get over the fact that so far nothing can truly replace Buffy and Angel (and probably... (more)
For those of us diehard Buffy/Angel fans who can't seem to get over the fact that so far nothing can truly replace Buffy and Angel (and probably Spike, too), at least on the small screen, and for those of us who revel in a good dose of the paranormal now and again (and again and again), I propose my all time favorite vampire novels as a fix! (less)
In my effort to find the top 10 English premier football clubs, I have found premierleague.com very helpful.
I found that there are about forty... (more)
In my effort to find the top 10 English premier football clubs, I have found premierleague.com very helpful.
I found that there are about forty clubs compete for the league title since 1992.
Among them only four clubs (Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal, and Chelsea) so far had the league titles in their courts.
Based on what I found, below is my list of top 10 English premier football clubs. (less)
In a search to find top 10 cities with the most home for sale, I have found businessweek.com very helpful. In these ten cities the buyers can dominate the negotiation tables because the demand is weak and there is plenty of homes to be sold.
Watching games sitting in the gallery of giant stadiums is much more fun than watching sports on television screen. The main difference is you can... (more)
Watching games sitting in the gallery of giant stadiums is much more fun than watching sports on television screen. The main difference is you can see the whole ground at a glance rather than seeing the view by the choice of cameramen. Moreover, sitting in the midst of a huge crowd with their face colorfully pained and the crowds' cheering and jumping with their hands filled with stadium foods bring more excitement to the game. So bigger the stadiums better the fun. That is what excites me to search for the biggest stadiums in the world. After searching wikikpedia.com and few others online sports sites, here I have come up with the list of top ten biggest sports stadium based their capacity of holding crowds. (less)
IT'S been an amazing year for computer game fans with new consoles launched and dozens of stonking titles keeping us all busy, as well as a host of old favorites returning for new-style next-generation fun.
WITH England doing battle in New Zealand, we thought it might be a good time to look back on the country.s greatest cricketers.
But rather than... (more)
WITH England doing battle in New Zealand, we thought it might be a good time to look back on the country.s greatest cricketers.
But rather than cover the batsmen and bowlers that top the averages, we are focusing on the characters that have captured the imagination over the years.
So sit back and enjoy my compilation of the legends of English cricket. (less)
In my quest to find the top 10 cricket stadium in the world, I have found en.wikipedia.org very helpful among many sites. I have found that there... (more)
In my quest to find the top 10 cricket stadium in the world, I have found en.wikipedia.org very helpful among many sites. I have found that there are about ninety seven cricket stadiums available for hosting international cricket matches. Among them I have picked ten stadiums which in my opinion are the best based on their history, pitches and cricketing facilities. (less)
TERRORIST mastermind Osama Bin Laden has topped a list of the world's 10 most wanted criminal masterminds - who are all multi-millionaires.
Bin... (more)
TERRORIST mastermind Osama Bin Laden has topped a list of the world's 10 most wanted criminal masterminds - who are all multi-millionaires.
Bin Laden and other mega-rich criminals use their huge wealth and contacts on every continent to unleash an 'unprecedented crimewave that is borderless', an Interpol spokesman said.
The list was compiled by Forbes.com
"What they all have in common is that whether their crimes have occurred principally at the national or international level, their crimes have been so significant that they should be pursued globally," Interpol Secretary-General Ronald Noble said.
The world's law enforcement agencies have spent millions of pounds trying to track them down.
But because of their wealth and underworld contacts they have managed to disappear - and could even be living next door to us.
Bin Laden is the most wanted man in the world - with a price of 12.5million on his head. (less)
ONE-CLUB heroes are rare in football.
Few stars play for the same team throughout their career.
That is particularly true today considering... (more)
ONE-CLUB heroes are rare in football.
Few stars play for the same team throughout their career.
That is particularly true today considering the incredible sums of money that can lure players away.
Yet there remain a number of British legends who have dedicated their entire days to one solitary club.
We have put the best together right here . judging them on their achievements as well as their commitments. (less)
I am always very interested to keep track of English county cricket clubs and the county cricket tournaments which attract world's best cricketers... (more)
I am always very interested to keep track of English county cricket clubs and the county cricket tournaments which attract world's best cricketers to play in UK. In quest for the top ten English county clubs I searched wikikpedia.org, English Cricket Board's official web sites (ecb.org), bbc sports etc to come up with the following top ten lists. (less)
The medical school rankings are always a point of debate among medical schools and medical students. No single method for determining these... (more)
The medical school rankings are always a point of debate among medical schools and medical students. No single method for determining these rankings works perfectly, and every institution feels it should be ranked higher. According the US News' ranking of the top graduate schools here are: (less)
Safety is not just about survivability in an accident. This is also about reliability, for example a safe car should not leave the drivers stranded... (more)
Safety is not just about survivability in an accident. This is also about reliability, for example a safe car should not leave the drivers stranded along side the road putting him in an unsafe situation. In order to find the top 10 safest cars available in the US, I have found the information provided by the US Insurance Industries very helpful. Based on the information provided by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, bellow are the list of top 10 safest cars in 2007 in US. (less)
IS there a funnier sight in professional sport than a footballer carrying a spare tyre around his waist?
Even in today.s world of super-fit... (more)
IS there a funnier sight in professional sport than a footballer carrying a spare tyre around his waist?
Even in today.s world of super-fit stars, there are still a number of chunky players filling up the biggest leagues. Eating away at the list of candidates for this line-up was not an easy job.
Chubby heroes such as Paul Gascoigne and Matt Le Tissier missed out, as did current Premier League player Mido. (less)
FORMULA ONE is gearing up for another season of nailbiting tension as Lewis Hamilton and Co bid for glory.
Hamilton missed out on the drivers'... (more)
FORMULA ONE is gearing up for another season of nailbiting tension as Lewis Hamilton and Co bid for glory.
Hamilton missed out on the drivers' title by just a point in his debut F1 campaign with McLaren last year.
But the Brit sensation will hope to go one better this time out with the support of new team-mate Heikki Kovalainen.
Read on to discover all you need to know about each of the 10 drivers competing this season. (less)
Dancing has always been a movie metaphor for celebrating your spirit and following your dreams. I think that is why shows like "Dancing with the... (more)
Dancing has always been a movie metaphor for celebrating your spirit and following your dreams. I think that is why shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and even the cheesy ones like "So You Think You Can Dance?" are so successful right now.
So I started thinking about all the great dance movies of years gone by. Here is a list of my favorite and most inspiring movies of all time. I didn't count Broadway musicals adapted to screen, so that leaves out classics like "West Side Story" and "Chicago," but I still had plenty of interesting choices to consider. (less)
Our Top Ten Toy list for 2007 includes some of the best and most innovative toys of the year. The best toys were judged based on several criteria... (more)
Our Top Ten Toy list for 2007 includes some of the best and most innovative toys of the year. The best toys were judged based on several criteria like enjoyment level, uniqueness, ease of use and toy safety. It's also interesting to note that, once again, electronic toys seem to dominate the the market! There are only a few hot toys like the Barbie Princess Rosella doll which are non-electronic. All things considered, 2007 seems to have brought out some great toys. Have a look! (less)
It could be a nightmare if I need to sacrifice almost all of my paycheck just to have a house rented in a town. In order to have a home in a... (more)
It could be a nightmare if I need to sacrifice almost all of my paycheck just to have a house rented in a town. In order to have a home in a affordable price, I have visited few sites and I have found realestate.msn.com very helpful. According to the report in that site by Prashant Gopal, BusinessWeek, here are 10 cities that offer big-city convenience at small-town prices. (less)
Whether you.re in the market for high fashion, fancy baubles, or even an unusual pet, we.ve got a destination for you. Here is the list of top 10 cities for Shopaholics.
Injuries are very common for all kinds of sportsmen. However, a few gruesome sports injuries can ruin sports career of any sports man. In quest to... (more)
Injuries are very common for all kinds of sportsmen. However, a few gruesome sports injuries can ruin sports career of any sports man. In quest to find the top 10 sports injuries, I have found many online sports injury prevention sites very helpful. Bellow is the list of top 10 sports injuries which doctors suggest to the athletes to be very careful about. (less)
In my search to find the top 10 highest paid athletes in 2007, I had to visit a few online news medias like BBC, CNN, and also online sports media... (more)
In my search to find the top 10 highest paid athletes in 2007, I had to visit a few online news medias like BBC, CNN, and also online sports media like ESPN, Star sports, Ten sports etc. I have found that the top 10 sports personalities are from the range of soccer to Formula one sports. Bellow is my list of top 10 highest paid athletes in 2007 (less)
FORMULA ONE is back with a bang this weekend.
Competition for the constructors' title is as fierce as ever with McLaren and Ferrari gearing up... (more)
FORMULA ONE is back with a bang this weekend.
Competition for the constructors' title is as fierce as ever with McLaren and Ferrari gearing up for another season of conflict.
So read on to discover all you need to know about the 11 teams battling it out for the world title. (less)
Sports, movies and women. Besides air, water and food, is there really anything else?
Without further ado, here is our list of the Top 10... (more)
Sports, movies and women. Besides air, water and food, is there really anything else?
Without further ado, here is our list of the Top 10 Underappreciated Sports Movie Hotties:
Here at Rumors and Rants, we decided to take a look at some of the most underappreciated babes is sports movie history. Now, what's the criteria you ask? By using the fundamental theorem of calculus and variational principles we've been able to eliminate a few of the more well-known and "appreciated" female characters in sports flicks. (less)
With Portsmouth and Cardiff City contesting the 2008 FA Cup final, Martin Smith of the Daily Telegraph takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the top 10 worst moments in FA Cup finals.
In order to find 10 best foods for man, I have found menshealth.com is very helpful. After reading an article posted by Jonny Bowden, Ph. D. in... (more)
In order to find 10 best foods for man, I have found menshealth.com is very helpful. After reading an article posted by Jonny Bowden, Ph. D. in this site I have found that we don,t keep place for many foods in our dinning table or we simply forget about some foods which are not only delicious but also very important ingredients to upgrade our health. Here are the list of those forgotten foods. (less)
Defining 'worst' is, of course, subjective, and leads to a choice over whether the number of deaths, or $$ property damage, is the statistic to... (more)
Defining 'worst' is, of course, subjective, and leads to a choice over whether the number of deaths, or $$ property damage, is the statistic to use. Here is a representative collection of some of the 'big ones', organized in more or less inverse chronological order. (less)
Pick your arrival or connecting airport from this list and enjoy fine art, city excursions, spas, and cowboy-hat-wearing welcome committees on your... (more)
Pick your arrival or connecting airport from this list and enjoy fine art, city excursions, spas, and cowboy-hat-wearing welcome committees on your next trip, because whether an airport made this list because of its stellar amenities, spectacular natural surroundings, or award-winning architecture, it's guaranteed to remind you that getting there is half the fun. (less)
THE African Nations Cup has kicked off and a host of Premier League stars will battle it out in Ghana.
Chelsea have been badly hit by the... (more)
THE African Nations Cup has kicked off and a host of Premier League stars will battle it out in Ghana.
Chelsea have been badly hit by the tournament . with four players on duty for their countries.
But the ever-increasinging quality of the continent's exports is evident in the sheer number of top-flight players involved.
We've brought together a list of the best African players plying their trade in the Premier League . whether they are involved in the Cup or not.
It was a tough list to compile and top stars such as Salomon Kalou, El-Hadji Diouf, Steven Pienaar, Didier Zokora and Benjani did not even make the cut. (less)
Most sports fans try very hard to forget some of the images that have been seared into their memories. Every thrilling sports moment you've ever... (more)
Most sports fans try very hard to forget some of the images that have been seared into their memories. Every thrilling sports moment you've ever enjoyed was absolutely crushing to someone else. With that in mind, here are my Top 10 sports moments that will never be forgotten. (less)
THE transfer market was buzzing again last summer as Premier League clubs blew hundreds of millions on players.
Sitting back to reflect at the... (more)
THE transfer market was buzzing again last summer as Premier League clubs blew hundreds of millions on players.
Sitting back to reflect at the end of the season, many clubs will be delighted with their buys.
Manchester United may have spent around £65million on Carlos Tevez, Owen Hargreaves, Anderson and Nani but boss Alex Ferguson will be happy with all of their debut campaigns at Old Trafford. Yet for every success, there has been an abject failure.
We have put together our pick for the worst buys of the season. (less)
If we were determine the worst airport based solely on the number of low-ranking votes an airport has received, Paris Charles de Gaulle would win... (more)
If we were determine the worst airport based solely on the number of low-ranking votes an airport has received, Paris Charles de Gaulle would win (or lose depending how you look at it) hands down. However, we must also consider the truly heinous experiences people encounter and for that, there other airports that are much, much worse. (less)
ALBUM and single sales may be shrinking but more and more people are going to gigs. And it.s no wonder given the quality of some of the shows we.ve seen this year. Here.s my Top Ten.
IT was supposed to be the year of the threequel but most of the third instalments of big movie franchises in 2007 struggled to live up to their... (more)
IT was supposed to be the year of the threequel but most of the third instalments of big movie franchises in 2007 struggled to live up to their star billings.
In this first ever movies-of-the-year round-up by The Sneak, only the Bourne saga.s threequel makes it into the Top 10.
The real star of 2007 proved to be Scottish actor James McAvoy, whose show-stealing performances in both Atonement and The Last King Of Scotland marked him out as a huge talent.
Here The Sneak rewinds to look back at the movies that sent him to cinematic heaven in 2007. (less)
If one thing is true, it's that video games have come of age in the past 10 years. Sure, many of us remember playing Ms. Pac-Man in the early '80s,... (more)
If one thing is true, it's that video games have come of age in the past 10 years. Sure, many of us remember playing Ms. Pac-Man in the early '80s, but the fact remains that many of the games that were released over the past 10 years have changed not only technology and gaming, but in many ways entertainment in general. Here are our picks for the top 10 games of the past 10 years. (less)
We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. We're self-aware, and we.re also conscious of the presence, thoughts and... (more)
We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. We're self-aware, and we.re also conscious of the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and practice the art of deception. We're creative. We think abstractly. We have language and use it to express complex ideas. All of these are arguably signs of intelligence.
Other members of the animal kingdom exhibit signs of intelligence as well, and some scientists might say the definition of animal vs. human intelligence is merely a matter of degree . a point that was brought home in 2005 when the London Zoo put .Homo sapiens. on display in the exhibit pictured here. Click the "Next" arrow above to learn about nine other species that stand out for their smarts. (less)
In a quest to find the world's best places to live 2008, I have found realstate.msn.com very helpful. That site has mentioned that the Mercer... (more)
In a quest to find the world's best places to live 2008, I have found realstate.msn.com very helpful. That site has mentioned that the Mercer Consulting has selected Zurich, Switzerland as the best place to live. The selections are based on the level of traffic congestion, air quality and personal safety reported by expatriates living in more than 600 cities worldwide. According to Mercer Consultant, bellow are the list of world's top 10 places to live 2008. (less)
ASK any player . nothing beats that feeling when the ball hits the back of the net.
But the rush of adrenaline and the roar of the crowd can do... (more)
ASK any player . nothing beats that feeling when the ball hits the back of the net.
But the rush of adrenaline and the roar of the crowd can do funny things to a footballer.
A simple raised fist is a rare sight today as most players choose the moment after scoring to go absolutely bonkers. Here I've put together the best ever goal celebrations. (less)
The top ten highest grossing movies of all time, measured through worldwide box office takings. Correct as of June 2007 according to the Internet Movie Database.
ALMOST every mainstream manufacturer now has at least one green model with Eco in the badge.
But if you are looking for today.s motoring saints,... (more)
ALMOST every mainstream manufacturer now has at least one green model with Eco in the badge.
But if you are looking for today.s motoring saints, they.re all diesel supermini or petrol/electric hybrids, although more and more manufacturers are bringing out a range of family models.
These are the green heroes: (less)
Here I take a look at the Top 10 celebrity appearances at WrestleMania. . ranked using the criteria of notoriety of the star, physical involvement on the show and their impact on wrestling in general.
Here is our list of the Top 10 Classic Web Sites in 2007. You'll see familiar URLs on this list, and we hope there are also quite a few that you... (more)
Here is our list of the Top 10 Classic Web Sites in 2007. You'll see familiar URLs on this list, and we hope there are also quite a few that you haven't heard of before. These sites are established and generally best-of-breed in their respective categories. (less)
I.ve wanted to make a list of the best of what has been an exceptionally good year. Although there are still many fantastic films that I haven.t seen yet but then there will always be 2007 films that I haven.t seen out there. So here's my Top Ten:
ENGLISH football fans have been blessed over the years.
OK, the national team have not exactly set the world on fire.
But when it comes to... (more)
ENGLISH football fans have been blessed over the years.
OK, the national team have not exactly set the world on fire.
But when it comes to domestic action, we simply cannot be beaten.
Some of the greatest entertainers have graced England's top-flight and the debate will always rage about who is the best.
We've picked our top 10 right here (less)
We see a lot of new gadgets every year, and 2007 was no exception. But every mountain has a summit, so we humbly present, from the bottom to the top, this year's heap.
Natural disasters generally bring out an immense outpouring of grief from the general public. But when the disasters are man-made a quick rethink... (more)
Natural disasters generally bring out an immense outpouring of grief from the general public. But when the disasters are man-made a quick rethink on what went wrong and how best it could have been avoided is generally the focus. Here's a look at the top 10 man-made disasters of the year 2007. (less)
I've been coming across different lists from Mashable, Techcrunch, Business Week, Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and... (more)
I've been coming across different lists from Mashable, Techcrunch, Business Week, Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and others that feature the best and worst products, startups, websites, moments in business, venture capital investments, etc. of 2007. What better way to re-evaluate the end of the year, get caught up on what you missed, learn from what worked and what didn't, and prepare for 2008? Lots of interesting stuff here - enjoy! (less)
I've been coming across different lists from Mashable, Techcrunch, Business Week, Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and... (more)
I've been coming across different lists from Mashable, Techcrunch, Business Week, Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and others that feature the best and worst products, startups, websites, moments in business, venture capital investments, etc. of 2007. What better way to re-evaluate the end of the year, get caught up on what you missed, learn from what worked and what didn't, and prepare for 2008? Lots of interesting stuff here - enjoy! Here is the list of top ten worst biz deals: (less)
DERBY have become the quickest team to be relegated from the Premier League.
The Rams. draw with Fulham on Saturday ensured they were the first... (more)
DERBY have become the quickest team to be relegated from the Premier League.
The Rams. draw with Fulham on Saturday ensured they were the first ever team to fall through the trapdoor before April.
They can still avoid landing the title of worst Premier League team in history if they can muster five more points but that seems unlikely right now.
To mark Derby.s decline, we have picked the 10 teams that have embarrassed the top-flight since the Premiership was launched in 1992. (less)
Heaven, along with heart, may be the most overused word in the pop lexicon. What I'm after here is not the tunes that insist that kisses are heaven... (more)
Heaven, along with heart, may be the most overused word in the pop lexicon. What I'm after here is not the tunes that insist that kisses are heaven or that heaven only knows what's going to happen to our love. To qualify, a song had to present a view of what awaits us all. And, of course, it had to rock. (less)
In search to find the top 10 most expensive cars in the world, I have found automotoportal.com very helpful. I have found that even though you have... (more)
In search to find the top 10 most expensive cars in the world, I have found automotoportal.com very helpful. I have found that even though you have a million dollars in your pocket, you still would not have enough to buy a Bugatti Veyron which is the most expensive car in the world. Based on what I found, bellow is the top 10 most expensive cars in the world. (less)
They may be fascinating -- adorable even -- but some animals seem to just plain have it out for us humans, whether they know it or not. Discover... (more)
They may be fascinating -- adorable even -- but some animals seem to just plain have it out for us humans, whether they know it or not. Discover which creatures leave the most destruction and chaos behind as they have their way with our property and whatever else crosses their paths!
By Animal Planet (less)
SNOOKER isn.t the first sport you would expect to find bad behaviour. With the UK Championship underway, we.ve put together the all-time bad boys... (more)
SNOOKER isn.t the first sport you would expect to find bad behaviour. With the UK Championship underway, we.ve put together the all-time bad boys to grace the sport.
With its drab dress code and ageing audience, it.s the last place you.d look for rock .n. roll antics.
But on closer inspection, snooker is perhaps the No1 game when it comes to misdemeanours. (less)
In this season of unending presidential coverage, debates, campaigning, newsmagazine teases, ad infinitum and ad nauseam, I figured it'd be a good... (more)
In this season of unending presidential coverage, debates, campaigning, newsmagazine teases, ad infinitum and ad nauseam, I figured it'd be a good time to reflect on some of the most inspiring presidents of our generation--on the big screen and the small screen of course, at least according to this: My list of "The Top Ten Most Inspiring On-Screen Presidents," as well as a few honorable mentions at the bottom: (less)
I know Season 7 is still in high gear, but the last few weeks of the show have gotten me thinking about the best of the best. Here are my top ten "Idol" performances of all time.
'Nothing is so beautiful as spring," wrote the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. As the countryside basks in the air of renewed optimism after winter,... (more)
'Nothing is so beautiful as spring," wrote the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. As the countryside basks in the air of renewed optimism after winter, it's time to shake off the cobwebs and venture outdoors, where you'll find no shortage of activities. Here are just some of them. (less)
Some would say that the personal computer and the Internet have revolutionized how much we can accomplish in a day. That may be true, but they have... (more)
Some would say that the personal computer and the Internet have revolutionized how much we can accomplish in a day. That may be true, but they have also revolutionized how much time can be wasted in a day. But then again, I would contend that if you are having fun, you are not wasting time. Enjoy my picks for the ten best time wasting sites on the Internet. And don't blame me if you don't get anything done for the next few weeks! (less)
This summer's upcoming reboot of the "X-Files" franchise after more than six years of living in a Mulder and Scully-less world, rebirth of the... (more)
This summer's upcoming reboot of the "X-Files" franchise after more than six years of living in a Mulder and Scully-less world, rebirth of the "Star Wars" franchise in the form of a computer-animated feature film and television series, and retirement of "Battlestar Galactica," as it (hopefully) finally finds Earth, got us thinking about the great relationship between science fiction and religion.
And so, we give you our list of the ten greatest spiritual characters in science fiction. Some greats had to be left out, of course, and we're sticking to Sci-Fi as a visual medium here. (less)
