The $15-billion ambition to reshape Manhattan's skyline

The High Line park comes to an abrupt end on the west side of Manhattan, as a chain link fence keeps anyone from stumbling into a massive train yard that handles much of the island’s commuter rail traffic.

Within a few years, that fence be will gone and an entire city block will have been built atop the 26-acre rail yard. Literally on top  the trains will continue to run on the same tracks they are on today, but a $1.5-billion platform will keep them out of sight.

China’s ski resorts missing just one thing: skiers

On a bright day last winter, the managers of wan long ski resort in northern. China decided it was the perfect time to take aerial photos of the mountain. The bird’s-eye view revealed something strange: The parking lot was packed but the ski runs were empty. At ground level, the mystery was easily solved: Visitors had ditched their skis to dine on braised pork in the restaurant, play cards in the tea house and go for foot massages in the spa.

To seek consent for privacy changes ‘facebook’.

Privacy campaigners have welcomed a report that Facebook is to askusers to opt into any changes in theway it uses their personal information.

The social network previously announced alterations to its members' settings without asking for fresh consent.

The website is changing its policy after an investigation bythe US Federal Trade Commission, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal

Facebook is not commenting on the story at this time.

The report suggests the site has also agreed to privacy audits by an independent organisation over the next 20 years.

Let the sun shine, and it’ll keep you charged

Sunny days are a real treat, especially as winter approaches. They warm the heart, improve morale and now, they even provide a power source for many of those electronics that run our lives.

Smart phones, e-readers, cameras and music players all live in our pockets, purses and bags, get used a lot, and tend to run out of juice at the most annoying moments – for example, when you’re on the road trying to make a sale

Kindle Fire will be hottest tablet since the iPad

HIGHLIGHTS  STORY

1. The iPad faces stiff competition from the Kindle Fire and Nook tablets next week

2. Kindle Fire, priced at $199, may be the most succesful tablet since the iPad

3. The full-color 7-inch tablet has access to millions of movies, songs, books and magazines

4. Barnes & Noble's $249 Nook tablet may also prove popular

iPhone battery issues for Apple fixes.

Is your battery draining faster on Apple's iPhone? It should fix the problem and download the iios 5.0.1 update.

HIGHLIGHTS STORY

1.  iios 5.0.1 was released to update and fix issues that drained the iPhone's battery .

2.  Users of Apple's iPhone 4S and other iios 5 operated phones reported shorter battery lives.

3.  Apple admitted that ios 5 had battery performance issues.

How to Convince Your Girlfriend to Get Back Together With You - Tips For Men !

Relationships are bound to change over time. Unfortunately some of the time those changes lead to one person just not being happy and wanting out. If that's the case and your ex girlfriend has made it clear that she wants to break up, it can leave you feeling dazed, confused and heartbroken. Before you decide
to accept that things are over for good, consider what she means to you. If you still want a future with her, there are things you can do to convince your ex girlfriend to get back together with you.