The Seattle Times

When you think about the "killer applications" for the personal computer over the years, you think about spreadsheets, word processors, desktop publishing and multimedia. Databases seldom come to mind. Although...

Through e-mail messages and hushed conversations between office cubicles, a new labor movement is being born. But instead of the traditional struggle between workers and management, this organizing effort is...

The following light recipe delivers a low-fat chili that gets lots of flavor from black beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and jalapeno pepper. It's adapted from "500 More Fat-Free Recipes," by...

Is it a programming language? A platform? An operating system? A religion? Exactly what Java is may not matter much. A formidable marketing machine driven by Sun Microsystems, venture capitalists...

They're sweet as candy but a little easier on your conscience. That's probably one reason more types of dried fruits are showing up in supermarkets and natural-food stores. Pineapples, pears,...

The following quick recipe, which sparks up sweet potatoes with garlic, lime juice and cilantro, is adapted from Martha Stewart Living magazine. CUBAN-STYLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES Preparation time: 20 minutes...

They're sweet as candy but a little easier on your conscience. That's probably one reason more types of dried fruits are showing up in supermarkets and natural-food stores. Pineapples, pears,...

Webheads are always looking for the Next Cool Thing, and Opera, a fast new browser from a tiny company based in Kjeller, Norway, is this week's winner of the Andy...

The following light recipe is adapted from "Plugged In: The Definitive Guide to the 20 Best Kitchen Appliances," by Lora Brody. The sweet heat of candied ginger gets support from...

The following low-fat recipe for rice can accompany any Mexican or Southwestern main dish. It's also quick to prepare. SALSA RICE Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield:...