New York Times by Clifton Brown:

As a reporter approached him today on the driving range, the veteran PGA Tour player Mark O'Meara smiled. He knew he was going to be asked about Annika Sorenstam. And he understood why.

Personally, I'd like to see Annika win the tournament -- then everyone would really have an opinion!

-Tim
9:56:42 PM    

United Press International by Martin Walker:

Europe is predicted to become a second-ranking economic force over the next 50 years, its share of world output almost halving from its current 22-percent share to 12 percent, a top French think tank reported Wednesday.

Over the same period, the United States is expected almost to retain its 25-percent share, which will by 2050 be matched or even outpaced by China as the world's dominant economy.

2:43:58 PM    

AP via Kansas City .com:

Obesity is costing not only American lives, but dollars too. A study tallies that $93 billion per year goes to treat health problems of people who are overweight.

Connect to Health Affairs for the orginial article.

-Tim
7:15:55 AM    

San Francisco Bay Guardian:

On Bike to Work Day, San Francisco is poised for 20 new bike improvements.

For pro-bicycle activists, Bike to Work Day on May 15 is like a glimpse into a utopian future, one in which pedaling commuters outnumber those in cars.

12:39:36 AM    

Health-News.co.uk:

U.S. scientists believe they have uncovered gene mutations that are linked to more than 30 per cent of colon cancers and could serve as therapeutic targets.

12:32:58 AM    

Taipei Times:

After reporting the biggest loss in its 84-year history this week, Dutch carrier KLM launched a major restructuring operation that analysts warn may not be enough to save the ailing airline.

12:28:16 AM    

Mercury News by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldiva

Action Linked To America's Growing Obesity

In a decision that was both an indication of societal trends and a response to a tragedy, the federal government Monday ordered airlines to boost weight estimates for their passengers.

12:22:47 AM    

Middle East North Africa - Financial Network:

A survey by Management and technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton indicated that Chief Executive Officers (CEO) forced out of their jobs last year were at record high all over the world, the Associated Press reported.

12:14:27 AM    

New York Times by Erik Eckholm

Only a few months ago, in what already feels like a different era, China's leaders were riding high. No one, neither critics nor partisans of the Communist Party, imagined that a viral disease was about to cause the equivalent of a national train wreck.

12:05:59 AM