KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Telekom Malaysia Bhd. (4863.KU) has begun to spread its wings overseas, but it will be awhile before its Indian and Indonesian investments begin to pay off in substantially stronger earnings.

UPDATE: Telekom Malaysia Spreads Its Wings


Reuters - Online futures traders raised their\bets on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry on\Friday after the first debate with President Bush, although the\overall odds still favored the incumbent.

Kerry Gets Post-Debate Bounce in Election Futures (Reuters)


Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan has been named European Footballer of the Year. In a poll conducted by a French football magazine Monday, the 28-year-old was rewarded for his outstanding scoring

Shevchenko European Footballer of the Year


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nintendo Co. Ltd.<A HREF=

Nintendo Sells 500,000 DS Handhelds in First Week


Reuters - Brazil has reached a deal with\the U.N. atomic agency to allow inspections of its uranium\enrichment plant that protect its nuclear technology, Brazil's\ministry of science and technology said on Wednesday.

Brazil Clinches Deal for U.N. Nuclear Inspection (Reuters)


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Avici Systems Inc. <A HREF=

Avici Sees Revenue Shortfall, Shares Drop


ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Gunfire killed at least 10 and wounded  hundreds in a clash involving French troops, protesters and  local security forces in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, the fourth  straight day of chaotic violence in the West African country.

Deadly Clash in Ivory Coast as Mbeki Seeks Peace


The University of North Carolina is the best US collegiate breeding ground for budding entrepreneurs, according to rankings published by Forbes magazine on Friday.

Tomorrow #39;s Entrepreneurs at Univ. of N.Carolina-List


BOSTON, United States : Gary Payton has had a change of heart and reported to the Boston Celtics training camp. After saying a couple of months ago he didn #39;t want to leave California following his August 6

Basketball: Gary Payton has change of heart and decides to play <b>...</b>


Reuters - Tempers flared over the sluggish pace of relief efforts in the remote and restricted Andamans and Nicobars on Sunday as hundreds of bodies lay scattered around the islands a week after the tsunami struck.

Anger rises as does toll in remote Andaman and Nicobar islands (Reuters)


Lithuania #39;s opposition Labour party won the first round of parliamentary elections, buoyed by a popular backlash against political scandals, and could head a coalition after a second round vote in two weeks.

Lithuania #39;s Labour wins round one


Conference will allow developers to examine, discuss the successor to Windows XP.

Microsoft Schedules Second Longhorn Event


Japan #39;s navy went on alert Wednesday when an unidentified submarine made a brief incursion into the country #39;s southern waters near Okinawa and Tokyo was trying to determine where the vessel came from.

Japan puts navy on alert after unidentified submarine intrudes in <b>...</b>


Delray Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Brazilian Ricardo Mello upset top-seeded American Vince Spadea in straight sets on Sunday to win the title at the \$380,000 International Tennis Championships.

Mello ousts Spadea to win title in Delray Beach


BALTIMORE -- Back home after a two-week trek, the Baltimore Orioles knocked off another first-place team behind a rookie pitcher who laid to rest all the talk about his supposedly tired arm.

Cabrera Leads Orioles Past Twins 4-1


Factbox on leg spinner Anil Kumble, who took his 434th test wicket to equal Kapil Dev #39;s India record in the second test against South Africa on Thursday.

FACTBOX-Anil Kumble factbox


AP - U.S. eighth-grade students are improving in science and math compared with international peers, but the nation's fourth-graders have stagnant scores and are slipping behind in both subjects, according to a study of achievement across the globe.

Mixed Report for Math, Science Grades (AP)


Unionized workers at four large San Francisco hotels went on strike yesterday morning over issues similar to those causing an impasse between hotels and their workers at several large hotels in Washington.

San Francisco Workers Strike


NEW YORK -- Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again.

Brit hopes to erase taste of Athens woes


Norris Edgecombe doesn't have a fireplace in his Dorchester home, but he builds 10 to 20 roaring fires a night.

A 'fireplace butler' reveals tricks of his trade


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA title defense with an 87-to-79 win over the Houston Rockets. Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead five Pistons in double-figures.

Tuesday #39;s NBA summary


An anonymous reader writes  quot;CNN is carrying a story about how Sanjay Kumar, ex-CEO of Computer Associates, was indicted on fraud charges.

CA #39;s Ex-CEO indicted on fraud


A Canadian court approved Air Canada #39;s (AC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) plan of arrangement with its creditors on Monday, clearing the way for the world #39;s 11th largest airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection at the end

UPDATE 1-Court clears Air Canada restructuring plan


December 17, 2004 -- AMMAN, Jordan - Saddam Hussein met yesterday with a defense lawyer for the first time since his capture a year ago, said the chief of the tyrant #39;s legal team.

SADDAM MEETS HIS LAWYER


India #39;s cricketers need another 210 runs today to beat Australia in the second Test in Chennai and tie their four-match series at 1-1.

India Needs 210 Runs to Tie Test Cricket Series With Australia


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- US homebuilders slowed their pace of new construction in September, with housing starts coming in 6 percent lower to put the seasonally adjusted, annual rate at 1.898 million units, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

US single-family starts down 8.2; permits higher


Microsoft will argue that the market for media players is much more varied than the European Commission claims when the two meet in court at the end of the week.

EC  #39;supports special interests of rivals #39; - Microsoft


(Sports Network) - Livan Hernandez has 50 wins since the start of the 2001 season. Unfortunately for the powerful righthander, he hasn #39;t solved the Atlanta Braves.

Montreal Expos Team Report - September 11


LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Las Vegas took one more high-stepping kick across the pond on Tuesday as casino operator Caesars Entertainment Inc.

LONDON CALLING


Padraig Harrington #39;s view that he had  quot;turned the corner quot; on an ailing game charged back into contention in the German Masters on Saturday.

Harrington ignores pain to move into contention in Germany


SYDNEY, Sep 30: Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was also ruled out of the second Test against India, Cricket Australia said Thursday after receiving medical advice on his injured thumb.

Ponting ruled out of second Test as well


LONDON - Even before Michael Owen suffered a leg muscle injury that could jeopardise his England starting spot on Saturday, the seeds of doubt had already been sown.

Eriksson #39;s Owen dilemma


spammed

Bill Gates is most


AP - Hey, Shaq, Jerry Buss wants to be buddies again.

Lakers' Buss Wants to Make Up With O'Neal (AP)


This much is known: At some point in Mars's past, at least one region of the planet was drenched in water. Ancient Mars provided a habitat suitable for life as we know it. What kind of organism might have lived there? And is life lying dormant there still, just waiting for things to warm up a bit?

Life on Mars: A Definite Possibility


A massive plan to attract the 2012 Summer Olympics to New York, touting the city's diversity, financial and media power, was unveiled today.

New York Unveils Olympic Bid


The atmosphere suits certain players. While others have to learn to deal with the unique situations that a New York crowd promote.

More than just tennis


Reuters - British advertising company WPP  said on\Sunday it won an auction for U.S. rival Grey Global, with what\sources familiar with the matter said was a cash-and-stock deal\worth about  #36;1.34 billion.

UK Ad Firm WPP Wins Bid for U.S. Rival (Reuters)


The Mets announced yesterday they have narrowed their field of candidates for their vacant managerial job to three, and a baseball official familiar with the team #39;s planning said Willie Randolph remains the clear favorite.

Mets down to final 3


Azzurri manager Marcelo Lippi has confirmed that Alessandro del Piero is one of five new faces to face Moldova in the World Cup qualifier in Chisinau.

Del Piero recalled for Italy


A key prediction of Albert Einstein #39;s general theory of relativity has been confirmed by an experiment showing that the Earth #39;s rotation drags the surrounding fabric of space-time along with it.

Relativity prediction is correct


WASHINGTON -- Northrop Grumman beat out Boeing and Lockheed Martin to win a \$400 million contract to help NASA design the proposed multibillion dollar Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) mission.

Northrop Tapped to Design Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter with JPL


AP - Iraqi authorities set Jan. 30 as the date for the nation's first election since the collapse of Saddam Hussein's dictatorship and pledged that voting would take place throughout the country despite rising violence and calls by Sunni clerics for a boycott.

Iraq Sets Election Despite Fresh Violence (AP)


Paris St-Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic admits he is worried by his side #39;s poor start to the season. The point the French Ligue 1 giants gained in Sunday #39;s 2-2 draw with newly-promoted St Etienne was only

PSG boss feels the pressure


A year ago, the Bentley Falcons ended C.W. Post's two-year reign as Northeast-10 Conference football champions. Now the Pioneers have a chance to return the favor. Sitting atop the conference standings, C.W. Post (4-1, 4-0) hosts Bentley tomorrow and can inflict serious damage on any hopes the Falcons have of repeating.

Bentley hoping to avoid getting tripped up by Post


TORONTO (CP) - Canada #39;s entire mutual-fund industry faces short-term pain but could reap longer-term gain, observers said Tuesday after the news that four prominent fund companies face  quot;potential enforcement proceedings quot; for improper trading.

Four mutual fund companies cited for improper trade: OSC spots <b>...</b>


Their starting pitching was all but spent by Labor Day, but the Dodgers still held on to win the National League West. The St. Louis Cardinals, who have the NL #39;s best offense

Dodgers at a loss without pitching to beat St. Louis


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=

Microsoft Sets Licensing Policy for New Chips


Marsh   McLennan, the US insurance broker being sued for alleged price fixing, is to cut 3,000 jobs as it faces an expected decline in its revenues.

Under-fire Marsh cuts 3,000 jobs


PRETORIA -- The World Health Organization urged poor countries yesterday to offer deworming pills to pregnant women after a recent study in Nepal showed a 41 percent drop in the deaths of infants of mothers who took the pills before giving birth.

WHO urges poor nations to offer women deworming pills


Bank of America Corp., which operates 25 branches in San Antonio, plans to cut about 2.5 percent, or 4,500 jobs, from its work force.

Bank of America plans to cut 4,500 jobs


Jan. 14: NU offers Brown a contract extension through 2009 and a raise after Holy Cross offers him its head coaching position.

Fighting over Brown


Reuters - News and information junkies are\taking a new look at RSS, a technology that helps them feed\their habit without getting overwhelmed in the clutter of the\information age.

Livewire: News and Info Junkies Take New Look at RSS (Reuters)


THE company behind animated hits such as Shark Tale and Shrek has made initial moves towards a public offering which could be worth up to \$US700m (\$960m).

DreamWorks plans public float


US sprint queen Marion Jones says she will sue accused steroid peddler Victor Conte over his allegations that she received banned drugs before winning five medals at the Sydney Olympics.

Jones to sue Conte over doping claims


The UK economy probably grew at a  faster than predicted pace in the third quarter, putting pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates again.

Economy 'stronger than forecast'


Johannesburg - Ivory Coast rebels were on Friday due to hold a second day of talks with South African leader and mediator Thabo Mbeki on their proposals for a new peace plan after a very encouraging start, according to Pretoria.

Rebels to meet Mbeki again


IBM has extended its range of radio frequency identification (RFID) offerings with a suite of services targeting industrial companies and mid-market businesses.

IBM expands radio frequency ID range


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures were little changed on  Friday after the Commerce Department released preliminary  figures showing gross domestic product rose 2.8 percent in the  second quarter, which was in line with Wall Street  expectations.

Stock Futures Near Unchanged After GDP


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday that the problem of immigration was one of three priority issues facing his government, the day after it resumed mass deportations of illegal immigrants.

Italian premier tells EU immigration control top priority


The military leaders in Myanmar have decided to release about 4,000 prisoners the leaders admit were wrongly imprisoned. The media in the repressive state, formerly called

Thousands to be freed from Myanmar jails


CALGARY (CP) - Oil giant EnCana Corp. is selling its British North Sea operations to Nexen Inc. for \$2.1 billion US and wants to dispose of its businesses in Ecuador and the Gulf of Mexico as well to focus on North America.

EnCana sells British operations to Nexen for \$2.1 billion US


British scientists say they have found a new, greener way to power cars and homes using sunflower oil, a commodity more commonly used for cooking fries.

Scientists Say Sunoil Could Power Cars, Homes


Seattle  Reuters News Service, 10 September 2004 - RealNetworks is ending its 49c-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said yesterday.

RealNetworks ends download 49c promo


Open-source database to jump from beta testing to production within three months.

PostgreSQL 8.0 will run on Windows


Iraqi resistance fighters are steadily rolling back the US-led occupation of their country, turning one city after another into a no-go zone for the occupation troops.

Iraqi resistance pushes the US back


AP - Video posted Tuesday on a militant Islamic Web site showed what it claimed was a Japanese captive kidnapped by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's group and threatened to behead him within 48 hours unless Japan pulls its troops from Iraq. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi rejected the demand.

Iraqi Rebels Threaten Japanese Hostage (AP)


The MP3 design modification is a major move for Sony, which has been criticized for a product that only allows its own format to be played.

Sony Embraces MP3 Format


MOSCOW -- The Soviet Union #39;s most successful ice hockey player, Alexander Ragulin, has died at 63, his former club CSKA Moscow said Thursday.

Defenseman boasted 10 world titles, 3 Olympic golds


Profits triple at McDonald's Japan after the fast-food chain starts selling larger burgers.

New menu boosts McDonald's Japan


AP - Rosie Jones has the perfect plan to ease into retirement  #151; a second straight victory in this tournament.

Rosie Jones Ready to Defend LPGA Title (AP)


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration  staff reviewers on Tuesday questioned clinical data for  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma drug Marqibo, made by Inex  Pharmaceuticals Corp. and Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc. .

FDA Reviewers Mixed Over Two New Cancer Drugs


The top-seeded Agassi was eliminated in the semifinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Saturday in Washington by unseeded Gilles Muller.

Agassi knocked out in surprising semifinal


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals <A HREF=

Spectrum-FDA OKs Generic Version of Cipro


Both Rockstar Games and Microsoft are in pursuit of the gaming robbers. While Microsoft has made it clear that it is  quot;aggressively pursuing the source of the illegal act, quot; Rockstar has

Pirates Hotwire  #39;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas #39;


Reuters - Nextel Communications Inc., the sixth\largest U.S. mobile company, on Friday said its third-quarter\profit rose amid strong customer growth and it raised its\earnings forecast for the full year.

Nextel's Profit Rises, Ups Outlook (Reuters)


Australian international goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer increased his chances of a move to Manchester United with an inspired display to earn Middlesbrough a deserved 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Schwarzer heroics could spark Old Trafford move


Perfection is a hard act to follow and, after the most remarkable 11 months of his life, Roger Federer has much to live up to here this week.

Rested Federer ready to put icing on cake


YORK -- This is the night we saw beyond the dollar signs, the night Alex Rodriguez morphed from simply stylish to sublimely substantive.

A-Rod #39;s magical moment


The board of India #39;s Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KTKM.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) has approved an issue of shares representing a 2.75 percent stake to Warburg Pincus International LLC.

UPDATE 1-Warburg Pincus to buy 2.75 of Kotak Mahindra Bank


Cingular Wireless #39;s dream of becoming the nation #39;s largest mobile phone provider came true yesterday, with final regulatory approval of its \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services.

Taking in AT amp;T, Cingular is largest wireless provider


PeopleSoft's Connect 2004 user conference comes just two weeks after a federal judge denied a request by the Department of Justice to block Oracle's attempted takeover of its business applications rival.

PeopleSoft's prospects top agenda at show


BEIJING Sept. 20, 2004 - President Hu Jintao #39;s new status as commander of China #39;s military should strengthen efforts to fight corruption and control a surging economy, forcing resistant lower-level officials

Hu Becomes China #39;s New Military Leader


MOSCOW - Russia is vowing to proceed with an auction of oil giant Yukos #39; key production subsidiary, saying a US court ban is irrelevant.

Russia rejects US order barring Yukos auction


Lenovo #39;s planned acquisition of IBM #39;s personal computing division is expected to see 180 employees in Australia and 10 in New Zealand transition to the Chinese company, IBM Australia officials said today.

Local IBM PC employees gear up for Lenovo move


ATHENS - With a disastrous landing on the vault that sent him stumbling off the mat and nearly into the judges #39; laps, Paul Hamm thought it was over.

Incomparable finish wins gold for gymnast Hamm


LONDON (Reuters) - FIFA is under pressure to act decisively  following the racist abuse directed at England players during  Wednesday's friendly against Spain in Madrid.

FIFA Under Pressure to Stamp Out Racism


Around noon on the New York Mercantile Exchange, benchmark January crude futures were down 50 cents to \$42.75 a barrel, well off their intraday low of \$42.05, a three-month low, but still a sharp decline on the day.

Oil Futures Drop Below \$43


SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican Republic - Tropical Storm Jeanne battered the Dominican Republic before heading to the Bahamas where the tempest, which has killed at least nine people, began to churn seas and stir deadly storm surges on Saturday.    Jeanne lost strength as it drove thousands of Dominicans from their homes by late Friday...

Jeanne Lashes Dominican Republic; 9 Dead


South Africa salvaged a draw in their tour opener against the Indian Board President #39;s XI despite an embarrassing batting collapse on Tuesday that highlighted their potential flaws against spin bowling.

SA avert defeat despite batting collapse


BLACKSBURG, Va. Virginia Tech turned West Virginia into title pretenders by beating the sixth-ranked Mountaineers 19-to-13. Mike Imoh had 115 rushing yards in his first career start.

Virginia Tech 19 (6) West Virginia 13


It is uncertain just how history ultimately will judge Yasser Arafat, the erratic but charismatic Palestinian leader who died this week in Paris at age 75.

After Arafat, peace has chance


Public opinion of the database giant sinks to 12-year low, a new report indicates.

PeopleSoft flap may be hurting Oracle's image


Internet search engine giant Google Inc. trumped analysts #39; revenue forecasts in its first quarter as a public company, but still fell far short of the mark on earnings.

Google #39;s revenues spike, still short on profits


From the incorrigible Colin Montgomerie to the exuberant Sergio Garcia, the 12 Europeans will spark one another off long before the match gets under way.

Character the trump card for Europeans


CHICAGO (Reuters) - 3Com Corp. <A HREF=

3Com Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss


ON A night when they came to remember a glorious past, Liverpool #39;s grieving fans were offered a glimpse of their immediate future.

FOOTBALL: THIS IS FOR YOU EMLYN


Intel Corp. is backing the 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption protocol for securing wireless USB (Universal Serial Bus) connections, which it hopes will replace USB cables for connections over very short distances, a company engineer said this week.

Intel outlines Wireless USB security, use


Ziff Davis - The German company prepares to release its third version of Open-Xchange Server, which it open-sourced under the GPL in August. A supported product will be available at a price.

Netline Refreshes Linux Groupware (Ziff Davis)


Indonesia's Susilo Yudhoyono remains on course to become the country's next president, with 75 of votes counted.

Yudhoyono close to poll victory


Before his defection 11 months ago, Kim, a 35-year-old with round-rimmed glasses and a self-assured air, enjoyed the relatively blessed life of the North Korean elite. The son of a ranking military officer in a nation where millions died of starvation during the 1990s, Kim owned a television, a refrigerator and larders brimming with savory white rice.

For North Korea, Openness Proves a Two-Way Street


In a setback for public health groups, Congress moved closer to passing tobacco buyout legislation yesterday but removed a provision for federal regulation of tobacco products.

Congress pulls FDA tobacco oversight


NATO will send military trainers to Iraq before the end of the year in response to appeals by Iraqi leaders for speedy action, US ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns said Wednesday.

NATO to send training staff to Iraq before year #39;s end: US <b>...</b>


AFP - The US economy grew at a faster-than-expected 3.9 percent annual pace in the third quarter of 2004, powered by robust consumer and business spending, the government revealed.

US economy expands 3.9 percent in third quarter (AFP)


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marquis Grissom hit a grand slam  homer and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a six run  deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 in National  League play on Saturday.

NL Wrap: Bonds Kept in Park But Giants Rally for Big Win


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a stinging blow to the anti-piracy efforts of major movie studios and music companies, ruling that several online file-sharing software companies are not liable for ...

Court Rejects Movie, Music Makers #39; Piracy Claims


Exelon Corp. (EXC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it would sell some of its Sithe power generation assets to Dynegy Inc.

Exelon to sell power generation assets to Dynegy


Divers found a 6-foot-long gash in a Greek tanker that spilled 30,000 gallons of syrupy crude oil into the Delaware River three days ago, Coast Guard officials said Sunday.

6-foot gash found in tanker that spilled oil into Delaware River


Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s  Chief\Executive Lee Scott is

Wal-Mart CEO Sees Strong Finish to Year (Reuters)


AP - France's highest administrative body on Friday ordered a Lebanese TV network linked to the anti-Israel group Hezbollah to adhere to broadcast regulations or face being banned from French airwaves.

Hezbollah-Linked Network Ordered to Comply (AP)


AP - The webmasters got their wish. Florida finally decided to fireronzook.

Web Site Part of Zook's Lasting Legacy (AP)


CLEVELAND -- Guard Dajuan Wagner will become a free agent after this season because the Cleveland Cavaliers declined their \$3.4 million contract option for 2005-06 on Friday.

Cavs to let injury-prone Wagner become free agent


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accepted an army plan to reduce the number of soldiers mounting an operation in the Gaza Strip aimed at stopping Palestinian rocket attacks, the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz said.

Sharon Accepts Plan to Reduce Gaza Army Operation, Haaretz Says


While the near-simultaneous crash of two Russian aircraft is undoubtedly a terrible coincidence, authorities there are saying no proof has emerged yet to show this was terrorism.

Two Russian planes crash, terrorism investigated


UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi  Annan on Monday chose the high-profile British head of a key  agency as his new chief of staff, the start of a reshuffle  aimed at instituting U.N. reforms and combating scandals.

Annan Starts Reshuffling UN Staff for Reform Push


USATODAY.com - The federal government releases a list Wednesday lauding Fortune 500 firms that make a major effort to ease commutes for their employees, which helps ease traffic congestion and air pollution. Intel is No. 1 on the list of 69 companies to be designated as Best Workplaces for Commuters by the EPA.

Intel No. 1 for helping workers with commutes (USATODAY.com)


Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that the club has reached an agreement with free-agent catcher Mike Redmond on a two-year contract.

Redmond joins Twins


The Big East basketball conference will merge into one 16-team division in 2005-20006, but only 12 schools will participate in the post-season basketball tournament.

Big East to be one 16-team division in 2005-06


AP - Brock Adams, who served as transportation secretary under President Carter and represented Washington state in the Senate for one term, died Friday. He was 77.

Former Washington Sen. Brock Adams Dies (AP)


AP - Q: I'm thinking of getting a plasma TV, but I've heard the image can

What's the Story With Flat-Panel TVs? (AP)


A group of international researchers at Michigan State University has decoded the genome of the chicken and found that the main ingredient of McDonald #39;s (NYSE: MCD) Chicken McNuggets has a genetic

Scientists Play Chicken


Retrofitting SP2 to Windows 98 or Windows NT simply would not make much sense, argues Yankee Group #39;s Laura DiDio. Both operating systems are eight years old, and the PC and Internet worlds were much different places then.

No SP2 for Users of Old Windows


SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's  third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching  the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this  month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.

Samsung to Launch Phone with Mini Hard Drive


General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. said yesterday they are rushing to embrace a new safety technology called electronic stability control, and together they will make such systems standard

GM, Ford to Increase SUV Stability Systems


THE Reserve Bank has given homeowners an early Christmas present by effectively putting off an interest rate rise until well into next year.

Early Christmas present on rates


The United States on Tuesday praised the efforts of South African President Thabo Mbeki who, on the behalf of the African Union, has vied to restart the peace process in the Ivory Coast.

US praises Mbeki #39;s I Coast peace bid


SEOUL (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog,  Mohamed ElBaradei, arrived in Seoul on Sunday to discuss South  Korea's nuclear experiments after last month's two intrusive  inspections.

IAEA Chief Arrives in Seoul for Nuclear Discussion


Plus: SCO to cap legal costs...Novell sees weakness in IT spending...Salesforce reports rise in profit...Nortel to lay off 3,500.

Earnings alert: Lawson expects quarterly loss


AP - Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Caron Butler added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers handed Atlanta its third straight lopsided loss, beating the winless Hawks 106-90 Sunday night.

Lakers Defeat Hawks, 106-90 (AP)


DUBLIN (Reuters) - A crewman rescued from a fire-damaged  Canadian submarine adrift in the Atlantic was moved to  intensive care in hospital on Thursday as his condition  worsened.

Crewman Critical as Canadian Sub Still Adrift


JERUSALEM - The armed uprising against Israel was an error and should end, interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said in a rare public condemnation of the four-year-old intefadeh that has killed hundreds of Israelis.

Abbas calls for end to armed Palestinian uprising


Led by All-American Ogonna Nnamani, the Stanford women #39;s volleyball team defeated Washington 3-1 in the NCAA semifinals at Long Beach Arena last night.

Stanford wins, Minnesota upends champion USC in volleyball semis


BURLINGTON -- Trusting, but with a tinge of nerves, Justin and Brendan McKenney melted into Santa's welcoming arms inside the Burlington Mall.

A Santa Claus on everyone's list


AP - The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether Internet file-sharing services are responsible for their customers illegally swapping songs and movies, a multibillion-dollar case testing the limits of copyright law in the digital age.

High Court to Hear File-Sharing Dispute (AP)


A second hole eagle allowed Corey Pavin to card an eight-under-par first round of 62 in the PGA Buick Championship and open up a three shot lead.

Strong start benefits Pavin


Forbes.com - In September 2003 Waddell  amp; Reed Financial boss Keith A. Tucker and retired president Robert L. Hechler sued anonymously to stop accountancy KPMG from fingering them to the Internal Revenue Service as users of a questionable tax shelter. The pair lost, but the case stalled disclosure of their names until April. Hechler says in a new lawsuit that the IRS missed the Apr. 15, 2004 deadline for challenging his 2000 tax return within three years of filing and that the federal judge who said the executives were

Informer (Forbes.com)


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - NBA vice president Stu Jackson  Wednesday handed out suspensions for four players involved in a  fight during Monday's preseason game between the Washington  Wizards and Chicago Bulls.

NBA Suspends Four After Bulls-Wizards Fight


NEW YORK: The leaders of India and Pakistan yesterday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two south Asian nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project as part of closer economic ties.

New India-Pakistan ties hailed


The Australian Government has confirmed that its embassy in Pakistan issued a visa to al Qaeda #39;s former military commander a month before the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the United States.

Australia gave visa to lead terrorist


Bartolo Colon cruised along, refusing to show any emotion until the final out. Then, he quickly found catcher Jose Molina and gave him a huge hug.

Anaheim a win from title


Erroneous crime statistics propelled St. Louis to its best finish in recent years in a report to be issued Monday that ranks the nation #39;s most dangerous cities.

Wonky crime numbers benefit St. Louis


: Prince Harry will not apologize to a paparazzi photographer with whom he scuffled outside a London nightclub, a royal spokesman said today.

#39;Prince Harry will not apologize over nightclub fracas #39;


BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Libya took another big stride out of  diplomatic isolation on Wednesday when the European Union  agreed to lift all sanctions on the North African country.

After U.S., EU Agrees to Lift Sanctions on Libya


PC World - It's part of the company's effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets.

Microsoft to Offer Cheaper, Limited Windows in Russia (PC World)


A JAPANESE hostage abducted in Iraq has been killed, the Kyodo news agency reported last night. A body found near the town of Tikrit was identified as that of Shosei Koda, a 24-year-old

Japanese hostage reported killed in Iraq


WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Former No. 1 overall pick  Kwame Brown returned from an off-season foot injury in  Washington's 95-68 rout of New Jersey Wednesday night.

Brown Makes Season Debut for Wizards


NAIROBI, Kenya - The first five-year review of the international treaty to ban land mines begins considering governments compliance with the pact on Monday, and starts work on a five-year action plan.

First five-year review of international treaty to ban land mines <b>...</b>


Reuters - American teen-ager Michael Phelps, one\of the superstars of the 2004 Athens Games, added a seventh\medal Friday night to his collection of Olympic keepsakes but\new doping scandals tarnished world sporting's greatest event.

Phelps Adds New Olympic Triumph (Reuters)


The two companies increase an alliance to bundle DirecTV's service with the telecom provider's own offerings.

Qwest, DirecTV expand satellite deal


Sales of Nintendos new and controversial, handheld gaming system Nintendo DS are above analysts - and Nintendos -xpectations.

Nintendo DS Soars


NO SOLUTION YET: The Revenue Secretary, Ms Vineeta Rai, with Mr JM Saksena (2nd from left), Secretary General, All-India Motor Transport Congress, and other transport operators at a meeting in the Capital on Monday.

Truckers #39; strike to continue


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Auditor General Sheila Fraser continued to weave a tale of financial mismanagement Wednesday, singling out the Public Works Department, Via Rail and a variety of private ad agencies for criticism at the federal sponsorship inquiry.

Auditor general weaves tale of sponsorship abuses (Canadian Press)


Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is dense, but better than the original in many ways: fewer clichs, more sophisticated animation, deeper insight into human nature and technology. Jason Silverman reviews the film.

An Anime for Deep Thinkers


ABN Amro Holding NV, the largest Dutch bank, said profit rose 26 percent in the third quarter, buoyed by a gain from selling its stake in Bank of Asia Pcl.

ABN Amro Profit Rises, Buoyed by Sale of Asia Stake (Update4)


SEOUL : South Korea #39;s foreign minister indicated Friday that prospects had diminished for proposed six-way talks later this month to end North Korea #39;s nuclear weapons drive.

Propects for NKorea nuclear talks clouded: South Korean FM


AP - Shanghai's economy grew at a blistering 14.7 percent in the first seven months of the year, seemingly defying efforts to cool off China's economy amid fears of overheating.

Shanghai's Economy Grows 14.7 Percent (AP)


SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- JDS Uniphase Corp., a leading maker of fiber-optic gear, posted a wider loss for its latest quarter despite an increase in revenue and provided a forecast below analysts #39; expectations.

JDS Uniphase loss widens, views below Street


Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) is recalling about 40,000 minivans because their wheel hubs may develop cracks. The recall affects 35,401 Ford Freestar minivans and 4,630

Ford Recalls About 40,000 Minivans


Reuters - U.S. businesses added 96,000 jobs to\payrolls in September, the government reported on Friday, a\weaker-than-expected total that was expected to sharpen a\presidential debate later in the day over the economy's\direction.

September Job Growth Weaker Than Expected (Reuters)


An Islamic militant group that claimed to have kidnapped two French journalists said it would soon decide their fate and an Iraqi negotiator called the chance for their release

Iraqi Group to Decide Journalists' Fate 'Soon'


Howard quarterback Marcus Moreno runs for a six-yard touchdown to give the Bison a 42-35 overtime win over Morgan State.

Bison Take It in OT


In a new review of cold fusion - the claim that energy can be generated by running electrical current through water - the Department of Energy released a report on Wednesday that says the evidence remains inconclusive.

Evidence on Cold Fusion Remains Inconclusive, New Review Finds


LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar struggled just above this  year's record low against the euro on Friday amid worries about  the health of the U.S. economy but caution ahead of U.S. jobs  data later in the day limited its moves.

Dollar Struggles Above Record Lows


The iPod digital music player is flying off store shelves faster than ever, prompting the media to conclude that Apple is no longer just a quirky little computer maker from Silicon Valley. <FONT face=

iMac, iPod, iConquered


Kobe Bryant and the new Lakers had been searching for a signature victory, something to prove their revamped club still can play with the West #39;s powers.

Notebook: Bryant, Lakers embarrass Kings in Sacramento


Snapbridge Software brings content management to the little guys.

Content software targets small publishers


Iraq #39;s top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, made a dramatic return to Najaf on Thursday and swiftly won agreement from a rebel cleric and the government to end three weeks of fighting between his militia and US-Iraqi forces.

Iraq #39;s top cleric wins agreement from rebel and government for <b>...</b>


Microsoft issued a patch for what it says is a  quot;critical quot; security flaw in the way Windows programs handle JPEG images. According to a security bulletin accompanying the patch, the flaw

Critical JPEG security flaw leaves Windows users vulnerable


NEW DELHI: Oil ministers of India and Pakistan will hold talks on plans for a gas pipeline from Iran to India and New Delhi #39;s proposal to sell diesel to Pakistan.

India offers diesel sale to Pakistan


Reuters - House of Representatives Majority\Leader Tom DeLay, admonished twice in six days by his chamber's\ethics committee, withstood calls on Thursday by rival\Democrats and citizen groups that he step aside.

Rebuked Lawmaker Withstands Calls to Step Aside (Reuters)


BAGHDAD, Iraq Aug. 31, 2004 - US and Iraqi officials on Tuesday discussed ways to step up aid to Najaf and a war-battered neighborhood in Baghdad after rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to end their uprising.

US, Iraqis Discuss Aid to Najaf, Baghdad


Chaz Carr scored 19 points and Matt Wolff added 17 as Boston University beat Fordham, 66-51, yesterday.

Early lead allows BU to hold off Fordham


AP - Five Indiana Pacers players were charged Wednesday for fighting with fans in the stands and on the court at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons last month.

Five Pacers Charged in Basketball Brawl (AP)


AP - Cleveland at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST). LeBron James is averaging 26.6 points for the Cavaliers.

NBA Today (AP)


AP - On his first birthday Thursday, giant panda cub Mei Sheng delighted visitors by playing for the first time in snow delivered to him at the San Diego Zoo. He also sat on his ice cake, wrestled with his mom, got his coat incredibly dirty, and didn't read any of the more than 700 birthday wishes sent him via e-mail from as far away as Ireland and Argentina.

San Diego Zoo's Panda Celebrates Birthday (AP)


CHICAGO (AFP) - Bankrupt United Airlines is seeking another two billion dollars in labour savings from its workforce, according to papers filed with a US district bankruptcy court.

UAL seeks additional two billion dollars in cuts


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on Monday for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against U.S. and Iraqi forces, an al-Sadr aide said...

Al-Sadr Calls for End of Fighting in Iraq


It always seems a little premature to talk about the holiday season while the Thanksgiving menu is still in the planning stages, but there #39;ll be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their

Retail Reports on Wall Street #39;s Plate


Reassess your role, embrace change and make a backup plan. That's the advice Gartneranalysts are giving to IT professionals on how to approach the coming year.

Gartner issues 10 CIO resolutions for 2005


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Explosive of a kind used by Chechen  rebels has been found in one of two airliners that crashed  simultaneously, Russian investigators said, making it look ever  likelier that the disaster was a political attack.

Investigators Find Explosives in Russia Plane Wreck


LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds, faced with falling profits  and fading opportunities, are pondering fresh ways to make  money, with one new strategy involving trading a company's debt  against its equity, analysts said.

Hedge Funds Ponder New Ways to Make Money


The rookie overcame a slow start, remnants of Hurricane Jeanne and the Miami Dolphins #39; blitzing defense to help the Pittsburgh Steelers win 13-3 Sunday night.

Steelers 13, Dolphins 3


LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The University of Washington #39;s magical volleyball season unraveled long before it ended with Oganna Nnamani #39;s strong, graceful swing slamming a ball to the floor to give Stanford the

Stanford stops Huskies


AFP - Several people were injured in a  quot;big quot; explosion at the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, a hotel employee told AFP.

Explosion in Islamabad's Marriott hotel, injuries: hotel employee (AFP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks barely budged on Friday  afternoon as data gave a mixed picture of the economy, which  grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the third quarter.

Stocks Flat on Economic Data Mixed


Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of JJB Sports Plc, Britain #39;s largest sporting-goods retailer, had their biggest decline in at least two years after the company said profit this fiscal year may be about 20 percent less than forecast amid declining sales.

JJB Shares Drop: Profit May Be 20 Less Than Forecast (Update2)


LONDON -- Russia will need more than \$900 billion of investment as well as sweeping price reforms if the country is to continue raising oil and gas production over the next 25 years, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

IEA: Oil, Gas Sector Will Need \$900Bln


Reuters - At least four people were killed when one\or more bombs exploded as former Bangladesh prime minister\Sheikh Hasina Wajed addressed a public meeting outside her\party headquarters on Saturday, police and witnesses said.

Blast at Bangladesh Opposition Meeting Kills 4 (Reuters)


A Briton shot dead in Saudi Arabia in an apparent terrorist attack was working for communications firm Marconi, the company said today.

Briton Shot Dead in Saudi  #39;Terror Attack #39;


AP - Corey Koskie homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Indians 4-3 Friday night.

Twins Defeat Indians 4-3 (AP)


British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned Iran it could face United Nations sanctions if it does not suspend its uranium enrichment program.

Britain warns Iran to stop uranium scheme


BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber targeted a  police checkpoint on a road leading to the headquarters of  Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in western Baghdad on  Monday, killing at least two people, officials and witnesses  said.

Car Bomb Blast Near Allawi HQ in Baghdad


Australia #39;s Prime Minister and the country #39;s main opposition leader say  quot;trust quot; will be a key issue when voters go to the polls on October the ninth.

Australian leaders prepare for October poll


\$2.5 million in prize money is on the line as gamers from Uzbekistan to Ecuador compete in the World Cyber Games.

Photo 7 of 8: Global gamers clash for cash


We can confirm that the family has received absolute proof that Ken Bigley was executed by his captors. How we all, as individuals, handle crisis situations will differ from person to person, family member to family member.

#39;A wonderful father, husband, brother and son #39;


A consortium including Mandrakesoft, the Paris-based Linux seller that recently exited bankruptcy protection, has won a three-year contract worth 7m to improve Linux security.

Linux firms join forces on security


The Philippine government is expected to strongly advocate for a closer partnership between the countries in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe when the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) kicks off in Hanoi, Vietnam Friday.

5th Asia-Europe begins in Hanoi


Canadian Press - HALIFAX (CP) - The crew of a disabled Canadian submarine braved a rough night adrift in heavy seas off Scotland as inclement conditions delayed British rescue efforts early Wednesday.

Rough weather hampers rescue efforts for Cdn submarine stranded off Scotland (Canadian Press)


Demandware service designed to help midsize firms open shop online as fast as with a hosted service, but with more customization.

Start-up targets e-commerce on demand


On his final lap of the opening qualifying session for the Gran Premio Telmex-Tecate, Bruno Junqueira jumped to the top of the charts to earn an all-important bonus point for

Junqueira earns all-important pole


By JAMIE STENGLE    DALLAS (AP) -- Schools should be more aggressive in teaching children about heart disease and the risks of bad diet and little exercise, the American Heart Association said Monday.    The call for bolder action in schools follows the Institute of Medicine's recommendations last month calling for a wide-ranging attack on childhood obesity by involving parents, schools, communities and the government...

U.S. Schools Urged to Teach Heart Education


Powerhouses such as Wal-Mart will be in Baltimore this week to influence the development of radio frequency identification.

RFID confab draws big names in retail, high tech


On 26 October 2004, Cingular Wireless acquired AT amp;T Wireless services after receiving final clearance from the US Federal Communications Commission.

Cingular Acquires AT amp;T Wireless, the Real Work Begins Now


CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Eighteenth-ranked Miami stayed in the ACC title race by beating tenth-ranked Virginia 31-to-21. That leaves the Hurricanes, Cavaliers and Florida State all with two losses while conference leader Virginia Tech has one.

(18) Miami 31 (10) Virginia 21


Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Australia #39;s government is considering stockpiling crude oil or refined petroleum products to protect the country from disruption to oil imports, the Australian reported.

Australia Considers Stockpiling Crude Oil, Australian Reports


Israel is pressing foreign donors to finance the construction of a web of roads through the occupied territories - made necessary by the building of the vast  quot;security quot; barrier and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Israel seeks funds for separate Arab roads


The proportion of youngsters who drop out of the British education system is one of the highest in the developed world, according to an international study published yesterday.

Britain slips down education league table


NAIROBI, Kenya - An explosion at an airport in Kenyas capital Sunday slightly injured two people and caused a fire that destroyed part of a departure lounge, police said.

Explosion injures at least two in Kenyan airport


SRINAGAR: Indian soldiers shot and killed 15 Muslim rebels in separate gunbattles across Kashmir yesterday, police and border security officials said.

Troops kill 15 rebels in Kashmir


IT TOOK until the third of their four goals against Newcastle United last Saturday before the home supporters launched into their ironic chants of  quot;Boring, boring Chelsea quot;.

#39;I #39;ve never been so scared #39;


The clinical psychologist from Saginaw, Mich., convinced his favorite wineries, tiny California operations, to ship him a precious few bottles each year.

A free-trade fight over wine


LONDON (AFP) - The race to save the British Grand Prix descended into acrimony with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone issuing a libel writ against Jackie Stewart.

Ecclestone gets tough with Silverstone


ATLANTA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired  standout righthander Tim Hudson from the Oakland Athletics in  exchange for outfielder Charles Thomas, right-handed pitcher  Juan Cruz and left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer.

Hudson Traded to Braves


Sun Microsystems Inc. Thursday announced the availability of the J2SE (Java 2 Platform Standard Edition) 5.0, which the company said looks to be the most significant Java upgrade to date.

Sun Releases New Version of Java for Servers, Desktops


The confessed killer of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh has had his life jail sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court after he appealed for leniency saying he was mentally ill when he stabbed her.

Lindh #39;s killer has jail term confirmed


Liberty Media Corp., addressing industry speculation that it might launch a takeover bid for Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp., said Tuesday it has  quot;no hostile intentions quot; toward the media giant.

Liberty declares  #39;no hostile #39; intent


The Miami Dolphins have asked Ricky Williams to return \$8.6 million they say the running back owes the team because he has decided to retire.

Dolphins Want a Refund From Williams


Former Wales striker Dean Saunders believes the new national team boss should be a Welshman. He has called on the Football Association of Wales to examine the credentials of the

Saunders Calls for Welsh Appointment for Wales


MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-1 Group D victory over French champions Olympique Lyon last night.

UNITED THROUGH


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Soaring crude prices plus worries  about the economy and the outlook for earnings are expected to  hang over the stock market this week during the depth of the  summer doldrums.

Oil and Economy Cloud Stocks' Outlook


The Prince of Wales is expected to reopen today the British Consulate General which was restored after last year #39;s suicide bomb attack in the heart of Istanbul which long with three other similar attacks killed dozens of people.

Prince Charles to reopen British Consulate


KATHMANDU: Maoist rebels fighting for a Communist state in Nepal said yesterday they will suspend military operations during a popular festival.

Maoists will halt attacks during gala


Orders for US durable goods fell unexpectedly in August but beat forecasts once transportation equipment was stripped out, government data showed on Friday in evidence the economy is again pumping strongly.

US Economy Seen on Solid Footing


Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, on Tuesday said it elected Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, to be a director.

Bill Gates elected to Berkshire Hathaway board


PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb didn't need much of Terrell Owens on last night. Daunte Culpepper could have used a lot more of Randy Moss.

McNabb, Eagles soar past Vikings


During the last four weeks, the Mars Exploration Rovers have braved the Martian winter to continue their geologic field work, sending home more evidence of past liquid water on the Red Planet and images of bizarre geologic formations the likes ...

Mars Exploration Rovers Update


PARIS (Reuters) - Alcatel <A HREF=

Alcatel Bolsters U.S. Presence


NEW YORK -- As larger US airlines suffer growing losses, low-cost carriers, previously thought to be invincible, are not far behind, industry experts say, due to soaring jet fuel prices, low air fares, and more competition.

Clouds on horizon for low-cost airlines


Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against Houston because of a sprained ankle.

Chiefs #39; Holmes questionable for Sunday


China successfully launched another satellite Saturday, its 40th consecutive successful liftoff, the government-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China launches another satellite


Among new products from 3am Labs is a free tool for accessing a PC via any device with a browser.

Software maker targets remote access market


England made slow progress towards a seventh successive test win with West Indies 274 for six on day three of the fourth test at the Oval on Saturday.

UPDATE 1-England edge towards series whitewash


A widely-suspected terrorist connection became an official claim when Russian authorities said they found traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of two passenger jets that crashed almost simultaneously, killing all 90 people on board.

Russia Confirms Plane Crash Terror Link


Google #39;s shopping-specific search site, Froogle, has seen its first release outside US shores. The UK is the first European country to get Google #39;s shopping search and comparison service.

Froogle released in Europe


AP - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova was upset in three sets by wild card Mashona Washington Tuesday in the Pilot Pen tennis tournament. Sharapova had 12 double-faults in the match. Three of them occurred in the two games that Washington broke the fourth-seeded Russian in the deciding set of her 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 win.

Sharapova Loses to Wild Card in Conn. (AP)


If Hurricane Charley blows your house down, how can you make your insurance company pay?

Making Your Insurer Pay


AP - Frank Robinson is no stranger to Washington D.C., and his memories of the town are both pleasant and forgettable.

Robinson Reflects on Washington Memories (AP)


Sola International (SOL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , an eyeglass lens maker, said on Sunday that it had agreed to be bought by Germany #39;s Carl Zeiss AG and European private equity firm EQT for about \$815 million in cash.

UPDATE 1-Sola says agrees to be sold for \$815 mln


Amit Yoran has abruptly resigned his position with the Homeland Security Department. Olga Grkavac, senior vice president of the Information Technology Association of America, confirmed that

National Cybersecurity Chief Amit Yoran Resigns


com September 22, 2004, 12:17 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.

Hire a hacker?


Red Hat Inc. Tuesday released its latest patch, Update 3, to its flagship server operating system, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. RHEL(Red Hat Enterprise Linux)subscribers can download this latest update from the Red Hat Network.

Red Hat Releases New Linux Update


NitroMed Inc., the maker of the BiDil drug to treat heart failure in African Americans, said Monday it plans to offer \$65.2 million of its common stock to the public.

NitroMed to Offer \$65.2 Million Shares


September 1, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Storage software company Veritas (veritas.com) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire email backup company Kvault Software for \$225 million in cash, according to a report by

Veritas Buys KVault for \$225 Million


Ericsson AB, the biggest maker of mobile-phone networks, reported a fourth straight quarterly profit, helped by cost cuts and equipment demand.

Ericsson Posts 3rd-Qtr Profit; Stock Drops on Outlook (Update4)


Maccabi Tel Aviv will hold a short training session tonight as it concludes preparations for tomorrow #39;s Champions League Rosh Hashanah clash with Bayern Munich.

Soccer / Champions League / Mac. TA confident as injury and <b>...</b>


The Milwaukee Bucks broke out of their tailspin Saturday night at the Bradley Center, where they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 96-90.

Snapping out of it


China criticized US President George W. Bush #39;s war on Iraq yesterday, accusing an  quot;arrogant quot; United States of trying to  quot;rule the world quot; and blaming the US-led invasion for sparking an increase in terrorist attacks.

China blasts Bush as  #39;arrogant #39; ahead of presidential poll


While shares of Apple have climbed more than 10 percent this week, reaching 52-week highs, two research firms told investors Friday they continue to remain highly bullish about the stock.

Research Firms Can #39;t Get Enough Of AAPL


Iraq chose Jan. 30 for its first democratic election in decades on Sunday, but violence in Sunni Muslim areas underlined the challenge of holding polls on time.

Iraq Sets Election Date But Unrest Threatens Poll


CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State cornerback Aric Williams remembers just how dangerous Reggie Bush can be. Last season, Bush grabbed a simple screen pass from quarterback Matt Leinhart and took it for a touchdown in USCs 52-28 victory over the Beavers.

Oregon State latest to try to slow Bush, USC


BEIJING - Former President Jiang Zemin turned over his last major post as chairman of the commission that runs China's military to his successor, Hu Jintao, the government said Sunday, completing the country's first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution.    Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, handed in his resignation during a meeting of the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee, the official Xinhua News Agency said...

Chinese Ex-President Turns Over Last Post


an anonymous group of hackers -- has surfaced on the Internet once again. This time, the SCC is selling source code for a Cisco security application in another blatant violation of copyright regulations.

Cisco Source Code Offered for Sale


MOSCOW/PARIS, Oct 20 (SW) - On Wednesday, current Group H leaders Chelsea travel to Russia to play CSKA and seek their third successful win, while PSGs Champions League campaign is deeply in the balance as Halilhodzic and his men face Porto at the

CL Preview: Chelsea travel to Moscow; Paris face tough Porto test


AFP - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf leaves Sunday for crucial peace talks with Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of a UN gathering as the leaders of the nuclear-armed neighbors meet for the first time since India's change of government.

Musharraf heads for first meeting with Indian PM at UN assembly (AFP)


The launch of the Russian spacecraft carrying a replacement crew for the international space station was delayed for the second time in two weeks Tuesday, raising questions about whether

Space station launch delayed again


Reuters - Britain's Conservative\leader sought to capitalize on voters' anger with Tony Blair\over the Iraq war as he started an uphill battle to push the\prime minister from office in the next election.

UK Conservatives Turn to Iraq in Bid to Hurt Blair (Reuters)


AMSTERDAM, September 15 (Champions League) - A moment of brilliance from Pavel Nedved was enough to give Juventus three points from their Champions League Group C opener against Ajax.

Ajax Amsterdam 0-1 Juventus: FT Report


PARIS: Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is in a coma in critical condition, a senior Palestinian official says. Arafat has been in intensive care in a French military hospital outside Paris since Wednesday afternoon.

Arafat in intensive care


TEHRAN: Iran #39;s conservative-controlled parliament said it would not ratify a treaty allowing tougher UN nuclear inspections after the International Atomic Energy Agency passed a tough resolution against the Islamic republic.

Iran #39;s parliament refuses to approve tough nuclear inspections


The movie industry announced yesterday it will file its first wave of lawsuits later this month against those it alleges are illegally sharing copyrighted films on the Internet, joining the music industry in its fight against piracy.

MPAA to Sue Over Movie File Sharing


CAIRO, Egypt - Tawhid and Jihad, the Iraqi group of terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, apparently has changed its name two days after announcing its merger with Osama bin Laden #39;s al-Qaida organization.

Al-Zarqawi terror group alters name


Amazon.com plans to enter the DVD rental business in a move that will put the online retail giant in direct competition with Netflix.

Netflix sees Amazon entering DVD rentals


AP - Defending champion France surged into the Fed Cup final, completing a 5-0 sweep of Spain on Thursday behind singles victories by Nathalie Dechy and Tatiana Golovin.

France to Defends Fed Cup Title at Final (AP)


One in ten desktops will have problems with the Microsoft Service Pack 2 (SP2) update for Windows XP, claims an integration consultancy.

One in ten could suffer with SP2 problems


Dr Bunsen Honeydew and his indestructible lab assistant, Beaker, are the UK's favourite TV boffins.

Mad Muppets top cult science poll


ST ANDREWS (Scotland) - Graeme McDowell, taking a page out of Tiger Woods #39; book, eclipsed the world Nos 1 and 2 plus a host of celebrities, by destroying St Andrews #39; Old Course with a record-equalling 10-under 62 on Thursday.

McDowell tames Old Course in 10-under 62


Reuters - Lebanon's new government was

U.S. Official: Lebanese Govt. 'Made in Damascus' (Reuters)


Deutsche Bank is streamlining the management of its investment banking arm, raising fears that jobs may be lost in the City. The German bank is reducing the number of executives running its investment banking

Job fears as Deutsche culls chiefs


The Walt Disney president, Robert Iger, has said it is  quot;unlikely quot; his studio will renew its distribution deal with the Pixar animation studio.

Disney and Pixar break off engagement


Six Pitcairn islanders were today found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting girls as young as 12 after a trial on the South Pacific island.

Six Pitcairn men found guilty of sex attacks


The Motley Fool - After a dismal start to 2004, Nokia (NYSE: NOK - News) is finally reasserting its dominance in the cell-phone market, proving, once again, why it's good to be the top dog in your industry.

Nokia's Back on Top (The Motley Fool)


ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Warring parties in Sudan's  western Darfur region are showing no urgency in the search for  a political solution to a conflict that has caused a  humanitarian catastrophe, the top U.N. envoy in Sudan said  Wednesday.

Envoy Chides Darfur Negotiators for Lack of Urgency


TIME Warner has reported an eight per cent drop in third-quarter net profit as it set up a 270 million legal reserve and said it will restate results for AOL Europe prior to 2002.

Time profits fall as cash put in reserve


Reuters - The NASD on Monday said it fined\Citigroup Global Markets Inc.  #36;250,000 for distributing\inappropriate hedge fund sales literature, in the regulator's\largest fine involving hedge fund sales by broker-dealers.

Citigroup Gets Record Fine for Fund Sales (Reuters)


SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said Monday last week's  explosion in its remote northeast was part of a hydro-electric  project, the BBC quoted the North's foreign minister as saying.

N.Korea Says Blast Part of Hydro-Electric Project


BOSTON - The Red Sox ended their home season in typical fashion with another brilliant performance by Curt Schilling and another benches-clearing confrontation with the Yankees.

Schilling tops Yankees, 11-4


While leaves tumble from trees this fall, another natural wonder is soaring overhead. Hawks in North and South America are taking to the air as part of a seasonal migration.

Hawk Watch: Where to See Fall's Migrating Raptors


ANAHEIM, Calif. - Ichiro Suzuki has had a great season, but it had to be said - the major league single-season hits record was sliding away.

Ichiro hits stride - again


Bob Lemos of Lemos Farm on Highway 92 near Half Moon Bay is optimistic about the Christmas tree season. He started selling trees last weekend, he said.

It #39;s time for Christmas tree sales


Investors who see company buybacks of stock as only good news may be overlooking the damage that certain share repurchases can do to companies #39; financial health.

Stock buybacks not always a good sign


Seeing Saturn in different wavelengths gives mission scientists a new and stormy picture of weather on the gas giant. While the view in ultraviolet highlights the stratosphere, the view in infrared shows swirling patterns from rotating cloud bands...

Spectrum of Stormy Saturn


Earthquakes are not unusual in the San Francisco Bay Area, but a team of Penn State geoscientists believes that the hazard may be greater than previously thought because of a hidden fault under Marin County.

Hidden fault may contribute to Bay Area earthquake risk


: Somalia #39;s new president named a prime minister, choosing a member from another of the four largest clans to preside over what is hoped will be a government of reconciliation in the war-ravaged country.

Somali president names prime minister to head reconciliation <b>...</b>


AP - Boise State coach Dan Hawkins signed a five-year,  #36;2.6 million contract extension on Tuesday that could keep him with the Broncos through the 2009 season.

Boise State Coach Hawkins Signs Extension (AP)


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is launching a new share repurchase plan in which it will buy back \$10 billion of company shares. The plan replaces a previous plan in which the company was buying back \$7 billion worth of shares.

Wal-Mart announces \$10 billion share repurchase


gdSuite is an add-on to Google Desktop. With Google Desktop and gdSuite, you can instantly find emails (from Outlook and Outlook Express), chats (in AOL and AOL Instant Message AIM), and web pages you #39;ve viewed in Internet Explorer.

gdSuite Version 1.1 Released


Vikram Solanki beat the rain clouds to register his second one-day international century as England won the third one-day international to wrap up a series victory.

Solanski hits tour victory


WASHINGTON : The US House of Representatives repealed a controversial tax break for US corporations in a bid to end hefty European Union trade sanctions more than a year after the World Trade Organization ruled against the practice.

US House passes repeal of tax law at centre of WTO sanctions case


AFP - Some of the world's top artistes and musicians have banded together to push for the freedom of Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, activists said as US legislators considered seeking UN Security Council action against the military regime in Yangon.

World's pop stars band together for Myanmar's Suu Kyi (AFP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. <A HREF=

Barr Wins Tentative OK for Generic Zofran


washingtonpost.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed 11 members of MCI Inc.'s former creditors committee for documents related to confidential communications between the company and its bondholders, according to federal bankruptcy court filings.

MCI Creditors Are Target of  SEC Subpoenas (washingtonpost.com)


Police questioned the suspended chief of China Aviation Oil #39;s Singapore unit for a second day Thursday as a probe continued into trading losses of more than half a billion dollars by China #39;s largest jet fuel buyer.

Update 2: China Aviation Oil Chief Faces Police


Brazilian championship matches were stopped for a minute #39;s silence Wednesday in response to news that Sao Caetano defender Serginho died after collapsing on the field at Morumbi Stadium.

Brazilian championship matches stopped for minute of silence after <b>...</b>


Telecommunications services provider TelCove has launched a managed VPN to give its customers #39; telecommuter and mobile employees secure, remote access to resources on their corporate networks from any location.

Telcove Launches Managed VPN


Worst to first is one of the hardest things to do in sports, but how do you go from winless to a Super Bowl berth with a diverse group of kids from a variety of backgrounds and neighborhoods, many of whom have never played football before entering high school?

Hyde Park learns to win


Shares of ATA Holdings Corp., (ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) parent of discount airline ATA, rose as much as 22 percent on Thursday after a Wall Street Journal

UPDATE 1-ATA shares up on merger talk, but analysts doubt


Sven Jaschan, 18, from Germany, faces up to five years in prison for writing and spreading the Sasser and Netsky worms, said to have cost businesses around the world millions of pounds.

worm has turned for teen virus king


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pedro Martinez pitched seven shutout  innings to lead the streaking Boston Red Sox to their 10th  straight victory, a 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers in American  League play at Fenway Park on Friday.

AL Wrap: Martinez Pitches Red Sox to 10th Straight Victory


James Hardie Industries says it has written to the foundation it set up to compensate asbestos victims reaffirming its willingness to top up the fund.

James Hardie assures fund of help


British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon visited his country #39;s troops in Iraq today and said he saw no reason to delay next month #39;s elections as preparations are on track.

Hoon visits British troops in Iraq


Japanese stocks dropped, with benchmarks poised for their biggest slides in six months. Exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. led decline after the dollar plunged to its lowest against

Japan #39;s Nikkei 225, Topix Set for Biggest Drops in Six Months


They came with their regimental colors, embroidered flags recording battles in 18th-century India, in the Napoleonic wars, against Ottoman legions in Iraq in World War I, on

Iraq Insurgency Seen With British Eyes


AMD : ERRATUM - Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited et AMD lance le communicateur Internet personnel. Les services haut dbit de TATA Indicom facilitent l #39;accs bon march  Internet en Inde.

Temps de lecture estim


VIENNA, Austria - The United States and most other nations at a meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency agreed Friday on a resolution meant to curb Iran's access to technology that could be used for nuclear weapons, and indirectly set a deadline for Tehran to meet their demands...

U.S., Europe Agree on Iran Resolution


US secretary of state, Colin Powell, and Israeli foreign minister, Silvan Shalom. Photograph: David Guttenfelder/ AP. Israel today assured Colin Powell, the US secretary of state, that it would do  quot;everything

Israel pledges cooperation on Palestinian poll


Through a deal with rival SBC Communications Inc., Sprint Corp. will almost double the number of places subscribers can wirelessly log on to the Internet at high speeds, according to a report from the Kansas City Business Journal.

SBC, Sprint deal doubles Wi-Fi customers #39; hot spot access


BAGHDAD -- Top aides to firebrand Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called on kidnappers yesterday to free a Western journalist they are threatening to kill unless US forces withdraw from the holy city of Najaf.

Sadr's aides urge militants to free kidnapped journalist


David Beckham #39;s cracked rib could sideline him for up to six weeks and the England skipper will be on his way to worried Real Madrid on Monday rather than to Wednesday #39;s World Cup game in Azerbaijan.

Beckham is facing lengthy lay-off


Dueling Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc. are both jockeying for the spotlight on the high end of the routing market with announcements of new developments around their respective CRS-1 and T-series core routers.

Cisco, Juniper Making Noise in High-End Routing Space


Electronics manufacturers are designing products that are smaller and lighter, yet offering more and more gadgets that travelers feel compelled to take with them.

Finding the Right Balance Between Power and Weight


Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist on Tuesday issued subpoenas to 11 insurance companies as part of an ongoing investigation into the business practices of the insurance industry.

Fla. AG Issues Subpoenas to 11 Insurers


ATHENS (Reuters) - Argentina beat Italy 84-69 to win the  men's Olympic basketball gold Saturday, the country's first  medal in the sport.

Men's Basketball: Argentina Beats Italy, Takes Gold


depechemodem writes  quot;In a follow-up to Microsoft Leaves UN Standards Group, it appears that it may have been in reaction to the UN #39;s sponsorship of the 1st annual software Freedom Day in which its International Open Source Network (IOSN) will educate

Free Software Day Around The World


AP - Former Rite Aid Corp. vice chairman Franklin C. Brown was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for playing a leading role in an accounting-fraud scandal that drove the pharmacy retailer to lower previously reported earnings by  #36;1.6 billion more than four years ago.

Ex-Rite Aid Exec Sentenced to 10 Years (AP)


Palestinian militant groups Thursday expressed support for disarming independent militias operating in the Palestinian territories.

Militant groups back end of chaos


Reuters - French technology firm\Thomson  on Monday said it would join Microsoft Corp.\and Time Warner Inc. in a venture to buy U.S.-based anti-piracy\software maker ContentGuard, a move that could defuse\objections by European regulators.

France's Thomson Moves Into Anti-Piracy Software (Reuters)


AFP - The death toll from floods and landslides unleashed by ferocious storms lashing southwest China jumped to 143 with at least 50 more missing, state media reported.

Thousands trapped by China floods as death toll hits 143, 50 more missing (AFP)


AFP - Troubled Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has decided to reduce the scope of its business cooperation with DaimlerChrysler AG.

Mitsubishi Motors to scale back ties with DaimlerChrysler (AFP)


A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb yesterday outside a police academy in Kirkuk, a city in northern Iraq, as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36, authorities said.

Suicide bomber kills 20 outside Kirkuk police academy


NEW YORK - John Kerry will begin his post-Labor Day advertizing blitz in seven states from New Hampshire to New Mexico, his political Ground Zero for a \$50 million campaign scheduled to expand into another 13 states by Nov. 2...

Kerry Will Begin Ad Blitz in Seven States


Reuters - U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley\ on Wednesday said quarterly profit dropped 34 percent\amid reduced trading revenue, falling well short of Wall\Street's already-lowered expectations and pushing the company's\shares down more than 8 percent.

Morgan Stanley Profit Falls 34 Percent (Reuters)


So Barry Bonds wears a big red  #39;S #39; on his chest. That #39;s no knock on the mortals who populate the rest of the National League.

Pujols, Rolen, Edmonds line up behind Bonds, Beltre


SEOUL - South Koreas defense ministry said Wednesday it completed the deployment of around 2,800 troops on a relief and rehabilitation mission in northern Iraq.

South Korea deploys 2,800 troops in Iraq


AP - Concerns about funding and poor attendance will not stop plans to bring a dinosaur exhibit to Science City at Union Station, University of Kansas and Science City officials said.

Kan. to Move Forward on Dinosaur Exhibit (AP)


AP - Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison broke the NFL record for most completions by a quarterback-receiver tandem in the third quarter of the Indianapolis Colts' game Monday night against Minnesota.

Manning-Harrison Set Completions Record (AP)


KUFA, Iraq - A mortar barrage hit the main mosque in the Iraqi city of Kufa on Thursday, killing 27 people and wounding 63 others as they prepared to march on the violence-wracked city of Najaf, hospital officials and witnesses said.    Thousands of people were crowded around the mosque at the time and dead bodies lay around the mosque compound, which is a stronghold of followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, witnesses said...

Mortar Attack Kills 27 at Kufa Mosque


The United States lobbied its allies Monday to have Iran hauled before the UN Security Council over its nuclear program as the world body #39;s atomic watchdog agency considered

UN nuclear agency meets to discuss Iran


AP - Just when it looked as if fabulous freshman Adrian Peterson was the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, Oklahoma teammate Jason White bolstered his own case for a second bronze statue.

Sportsview: Heisman Race Gets Muddled (AP)


After a false start that makes the search giant's stock appear to soar, the company's IPO on the Nasdaq settles down to a more reasonable price, just north of \$100 per share.

Google Stock's Wacky Debut


Reuters - A new Ukrainian poll of some sort looks\increasingly likely once again on Thursday as parliament and\the Supreme Court press ahead with efforts to resolve a\national crisis over a disputed presidential election.

New Ukraine Poll Looks Likely Way Out of Crisis (Reuters)


SPACE.com - Astronomers have spotted a faint cluster of stars in or near our galaxy, but they're not sure what to call the grouping.

Puzzling Milky Way Companion Found (SPACE.com)


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- A Saudi-American released after being held by the US military for three years in solitary confinement without charge said in an interview broadcast yesterday that he cooperated with his jailers, calling himself ''an innocent man. quot;

Saudi professes his innocence


Wood paneling and chrome dominate one of two sample designs for a new style of Media Center PC, commissioned by Microsoft's eHome division from One   Co.

Photo 1 of 2: Microsoft's fashion makeover


Danvers quarterback Chris Small and senior Ned Grady have been playing football together since they were children.

Danvers finally breaks through


GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan battered the Cayman Islands with ferocious 150-mph winds Sunday, flooding homes, ripping off roofs and toppling trees three stories tall as its powerful eye thundered past just offshore.    Ivan has killed at least 60 people in its path of destruction across the Caribbean and was headed next for western Cuba, where it was expected to hit Monday...

Ivan Batters Caymans, Heads for Cuba


At least a dozen portable music players are angling to steal sales away from Apple Computer Inc.'s wildly popular line of iPods this holiday season. In the past month alone, five companies have unveiled their iPod challengers - pocket-sized players with hard disks that can store anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 songs.

New Crop of Portable Players Nips at IPod


BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Total assets of the 143 US-listed exchange-traded funds were \$180.8 billion in September, the Investment Company Institute reported on Friday.

Courses to help teach you


NEW YORK -- With Thursday night #39;s epic defeat, the Yankees #39; hold on first place in the American League East became increasingly tenuous.

AMERICAN LEAGUE: 22-0 defeat by Indians is Yankees #39; worst ever


The South Korean government acknowledged Thursday that it extracted a small amount of plutonium during a 1982 research experiment, a declaration that came

S. Korea Admits Extracting Plutonium


NEW YORK, December 6 (newratings.com) - Oil prices increased today on fears of the announcement of an output cut by the OPEC during its meeting scheduled for later this week.

Oil prices rise above \$43 per barrel ahead of OPEC meeting


NICOLAS MASSU: Yeah, I think it #39;s  I #39;m so happy and I cannot believe this. Is too much in two days to win two medals, gold medals.

Men #39;s Singles : Interview with N. MASSU (CHI)


The rotating strike by workers at Canada #39;s national parks is having an unexpected impact in some places: it #39;s helping -- not hurting -- business.

Parks strike helping Alta. town business


Venezuela withdraws its ambassador from Panama, in an on-going row about a pardon for four Cuban exiles.

Venezuela envoy quits Panama


NASA #39;s Mars rover, Opportunity, has discovered more evidence that water may have flowed over rocks on the Red Planet. Data sent back by Opportunity suggests an area known as the Meridiani Planum, was drenched

More Signs Of Water Discovered On Mars


While the battle between Microsoft and Apple Computer for the nascent digital media market intensifies, Microsoft #39;s Mac Business Unit has released a significant update for Office 2004 for Mac.

Microsoft Refreshes Mac Office


Reuters - A federal judge on Friday approved\Citigroup Inc.'s  #36;2.6 billion settlement with  WorldCom Inc.\investors who lost billions when an accounting scandal plunged\the telecommunications company into bankruptcy protection.

Judge OKs Citigroup Settlement (Reuters)


Symantec Corp. on Thursday announced that is acquiring stake Inc., perhaps the most well-known security consulting firm in the industry, for an undisclosed sum.

Symantec Buys Security Consulting Pioneer stake


Reuters - The world's whales, porpoises and\dolphins have no standing to sue President Bush over the U.S.

Court Says Whales, Dolphins Cannot Sue Bush (Reuters)


AFP - The Indian cricket board has announced a long-awaited list of contracted players under a new system which starts from October 1.

No pacemen in top grade of new Indian cricket contract system (AFP)


Continued pressure from rival Netflix is obliging Blockbuster to stop charging late fees. This could remove up to \$300M in revenues per year.

No more late fees at Blockbuster in 2005


Reuters - Time is running out for prospective\investors to submit their offers to buy shares of Google Inc,\the Web's No. 1 search company.

Last Call for Investors to Bid on Google (Reuters)


My feeling is that somewhere between the ages of 18 and 22-25 society      starts expecting men to not be virgins. Well, maybe

The Shame of Adult Male Virginity


Beijing, Nov. 1 (PTI): Atleast seven people were killed and 42 others injured in the worst communal violence in Zhengzhou, capital of central China #39;s Henan province since October 27, the local Government confirmed today.

Seven killed, 42 hurt in central China communal violence


Canada's defence minister praises the bravery and quick thinking of a submarine crew during a fire in rough seas.

Tribute to brave submarine crew


The 2005 Australian Open will feature the first men #39;s Grand Slam final played at night. That championship match -- in the 100th anniversary of the tournament #39;s first edition -- will start at 7:30 pm on Jan. 30.

Nighttime men #39;s final set for Australian Open


The billionaire financier Carl C. Icahn offered yesterday to buy the generic drug maker Mylan Laboratories for about \$5.4 billion in an effort to force Mylan to drop its proposed acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals.

Icahn Offers \$5.4 Billion for Mylan, Drug Maker


Washington linebacker LaVar Arrington underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday, ruling him out of Monday night #39;s meeting with Dallas.

Arrington to miss Washington-Dallas game


Division I transfer quarterbacks Justin Rascati and Craig Ochs will lead James Madison and Montana, respectively, in the I-AA final Friday.

The Smaller the Better


Weeping family members crowded outside a Thai military camp Wednesday, demanding information about 78 Muslim men who were crushed to death Monday after being arrested and forced onto army trucks.

Relatives Seek Bodies of Thai Muslim Demonstrators


The singer once known as Cat Stevens -- branded by the United States as a potential terrorist risk -- has been awarded a peace prize in Rome for his humanitarian work.

Cat Stevens wins peace prize


If Alesia Latson had not gotten organized, she'd still be single. Latson hired organization coach Robin Blank to come into her home and help throw away clutter, arranging what remained into a neatly organized basement, pantry, and closets. The process was transforming, preparing her to fall in love and marry Brian Latson, after girlfriends signed her up for an online ...

Get free of your stuff


Consumers who were billed for services used on or before June 15, 2003, but who did not pay or dispute the charges, would have the opportunity to dispute the charges in writing and qualify to have the debt forgiven.

200,000 Consumers May See Bills Forgiven


Figuring out how much executives get paid can be like predicting the weather -- an inexact science.

Survey Estimates Values of Options, Excludes Exercises


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Struggling doughnut shop chain Krispy  Kreme Doughnuts Inc. <A HREF=

Krispy Kreme Posts Net Loss After Charges


Rebels killed 49 unarmed army recruits in one of the bloodiest attacks on Iraq #39;s nascent security forces and, in a separate attack on Sunday, killed an American diplomat in a mortar strike near Baghdad airport.

Rebels  #39;execute #39; 49 Iraqi troops


US President George W Bush has said he intends to  #39;send a signal #39; to financial markets that he is serious about a strong dollar by tackling the US budget deficit.

Bush to send signal on strong dollar


Shane Hamman proved once again last night that he's the strongest man in America, adding to his legacy by breaking two of his US records.

Not enough lift for Hamman


OXNARD - A leak of explosive natural gas forced dozens of workers to evacuate an offshore oil platform for hours Thursday but no damage or injuries were reported.

Gas leak from oil platform off SoCal triggers evacuation of crew


Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it expects to begin shipping a flu vaccine on time in early October and reaffirmed its forecast for 2004.

Henry Schein to Ship Flu Vaccine in Oct.


Today #39;s mixed bag of a press review covers, among other topics, the acquittal of a terror suspect by a German court, the Russian shot-putter stripped of her gold medal in Athens and a Georgian disco.

European press review


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. said on Monday  that Charlie Bell, its 44-year-old president and chief  executive, had stepped down to focus on battling cancer just  seven months after assuming the top post at the world's largest  fast-food company.

McDonald's Bell Steps Down Due to Cancer


Colts.com. Such was the formula for the Colts throughout the first month of the season, and such was the formula Sunday afternoon.

CLUTCH IN THE CLUTCH


Washington, Dec. 18. (PTI):The growth rate of United States will slow down a little bit next year though the general economic conditions  quot;look very sound, quot; Bush #39;s economic advisers have warned.

quot;US economy growth to slow down next year quot;


TOKYO Sept. 1, 2004 - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and three former executives pleaded not guilty Wednesday to falsifying data on a vehicle defect that caused a wheel to fly off a truck and kill a pedestrian, the company said.

Mitsubishi Pleads Not Guilty to Cover-Up


NASA has extended the mission of the Mars Odyssey orbiter which has been studying and mapping the Red Planet since early 2002 as well as serving as a relay for data from the surface rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

NASA funds extension of Mars Odyssey orbiter mission


It was typical of D Wayne Lukas that he chose to reveal an unexpected change of plan for Azeri, in American eyes the  quot;marquee quot; horse of the Breeders #39; Cup meeting, at the moment of maximum effect.

D Wayne does it his way again


MIAMI - Kris Benson took a shutout into the seventh inning, Eric Valent homered and the New York Mets ended three streaks Thursday by beating the Florida Marlins 4-0.

Mets, Benson cool off Marlins


Chelsea beat Birmingham 1-0 yesterday on Joe Cole #39;s 68th-minute goal for its second straight shutout in the English Premier League.

Roundup: Chelsea #39;s tactics yield another shutout win


Apple Computer's iPod music player helped the company increase revenue at a dizzying rate, leading to its highest fourth-quarter revenue in nine years.

Apple posts highest Q4 revenue in almost a decade


After a campaign marred by scandal and alleged intimidation, the people of Hong Kong voted Sunday under gray skies in legislative elections that could give pro-democracy

Hong Kong Holding Legislative Elections


Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. (NSTK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) jumped as much as 43 percent on Monday after it said it formed an alliance with Merck  amp; Co.

UPDATE 3-Nastech in obesity treatment pact with Merck


LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - SBC Communications Inc. <A HREF=

SBC to Use WiFi Network to Extend Cingular Reach


Nine farms in Thailand have been found to be contaminated by genetically modified crops. The announcement comes after a scandal shut down a big part of the country #39;s program to test genetically modified crops.

Thailand Says Nine Farms Contaminated By Genetically Modified <b>...</b>


The Indian film represents a milestone of sorts. By all accounts, the mostly (but not entirely) songless

India Steps Away from the Old Song and Dance


If the market has made a dent in your retirement account, there are instances when you may deduct the losses.

Deduct IRA Losses? In Some Cases


Five cities of London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris have submitted their bids for the 2012 summer Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee (IOC),it was announced by IOC on Monday.

Five cities submit bids for 2012 Olympic Games to IOC


Gold Fields has yet to receive support from Norilsk Nickel, its biggest shareholder, for its acquisition of Canada #39;s Iamgold. Gold Fields announced its plan to buy Iamgold

Norilsk has not yet backed Gold Fields #39; Canadian deal


SPORT UTILITY vehicles roared into stump speeches this month, flattening all common sense. At a speech last week introducing President Bush, Virginia #39;s Governor George Allen juiced the crowd by ...

Chasing the SUV vote


Washington Mayor Anthony Williams attends the DC Council baseball debate, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta).

DC Council OKs Park for Incoming Expos


BHP Billiton shareholders are about to be rewarded directly from the torrents of cash coursing through the giant resources group. Perversely, that may make some of them quite unhappy.

Big Australian buyback


Kraft Foods said yesterday that it had agreed to sell its Life Savers and Altoids brands to the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company for \$1.5 billion as part of a reorganization plan.

Kraft Foods Will Sell Altoids And Life Savers to Wrigley


When the Toronto Raptors visit Continental Arena on Monday, Jason Kidd is expected to be in the Nets' lineup for the first time this season.

Kidd Makes His Return on Monday Night


Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Keenan McCardell (87) makes a catch as Jacksonville Jaguars #39; Rashean Mathis watches during the third quarter in this Nov. 30, 2003 file photo, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Bucs Trade Keenan McCardell to Chargers


Scott Custer has been named RBC Centura Banks Inc. #39;s chief executive officer, succeeding Kel Landis, who is retiring from the Rocky Mount-based regional bank.

RBC Centura announces leadership change


THE glory days have returned to White Hart Lane. When Spurs new first-team coach Martin Jol promised a return to the traditions of the 1960s, nobody could have believed he was so determined to act so quickly and so literally.

White-hot Lane but Gunners survive


AP - Shaquille O'Neal had 20 points and Dwyane Wade added 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Miami Heat won their fourth straight, 106-98 over the struggling Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Heat Top Raptors; Shaq, Wade Each Net 20 (AP)


The trial of Slobodan Milosevic has been suspended in Hague to allow the defense lawyers assigned to the former Yugoslav president more time to prepare their case.

Milosevic trial suspended


Urban Meyer considers himself accountable to the nth degree, so don #39;t expect Florida #39;s new head football coach to arrive in Gainesville next week leaning on that popular crutch of a five-year plan.

Meyer brings his expectations and resume of success to Gainesville


and its handsets make a step to answer the need for all-in-one mobile media devices. The company expects 3G to begin gaining mass market

Vodafone launches music 3G


Experts cast doubt on claims that a scientist has made embryos from dead people's tissue.

'No evidence' for cloning claim


SAP America Inc. won a \$35 million contract to replace the US Postal Service #39;s 25-year-old human resources software. The contract covers \$14 million in license and maintenance fees for the MySAP Business Suite

Postal Service to use SAP


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged barely higher in  early Tuesday afternoon trading as investors anticipated the  Federal Reserve would stay on its course of only

Stocks Rise as Goldman, Lehman Earns Gain


Sun Microsystems Inc. will offer utility computing services priced at less than a dollar per node per hour, it announced Tuesday.

Sun offers pay-as-you-go computing service


For the benefit of those who believe Gary Payton will arrive in Boston sometime before the start of training camp Oct. 4 (read: Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers), here is a primer of sorts on the veteran point guard. Everyone knows what Payton has done over a 14-year career that includes just about everything except an NBA championship. Everyone knows ...

Payton profile? Let George do it


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THE Commonwealth Bank is set to become the first Australian financial institution to enter mainland China #39;s commercial and retail banking sector.

CBA poised to move into China


Marines in Iraq were convicted by military trials of committing a variety of abuses of captured Iraqis.

Marines Found Guilty of Abusing Iraqis, Files Show


Reuters - Two bombs went off in India's\northeastern state of Assam Sunday, killing three people and\wounding 15 in escalating violence in the turbulent region,\blamed on separatist guerrillas.

Blasts Rock Indian Northeast in Escalating Violence (Reuters)


AFP - President Jacques Chirac has arrived in Hong Kong on the first official visit here by a French leader, rounding off an Asian tour that has won billions in trade contracts and avoided confrontation with China over thorny political issues.

Chirac in Hong Kong as Asian tour winds up (AFP)


Minutes after hitting his ball into the water to blow a chance of winning the Skins Game, Tiger Woods smiled and walked arm-in-arm down the fairway with Fred Couples.

Couples skins Tiger in playoff


BERLIN, AUGUST 29: A US soldier expected to plead guilty to charges of abusing Iraqi prisoners told a German magazine he deeply regretted his actions but said the abuses were encouraged by Military Intelligence.

MI encouraged us to torture, says US soldier


DECEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. will offer custom support options on a flat-fee basis to users of Windows NT 4.0 Server and Exchange Server 5.5 when the standard support phases for those products end.

Microsoft offers flat-fee support option for NT 4.0 Server <b>...</b>


lex Barros finished the last race of the season in sixth place while team mate Nicky Hayden crashed out unhurt while contesting a podium finish in front of capacity crowd at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia today.

Hayden crashes out, Barros mounts another spirited charge


Google, the internet business that made its mantra  quot;do no evil quot;, is accused of pandering to attempts by the Chinese government to censor certain websites.

Google accused of pandering to Chinese censors


Infineon Technologies, the second-largest chip maker in Europe, said Wednesday that it planned to invest about \$1 billion in a new factory in Malaysia to expand its automotive chip business and be closer to customers in the region.

Infineon to invest in Asian plant


The Mets made the expected changes to Art Howe #39;s former staff in announcing yesterday that only pitching coach Rick Peterson would be retained.

Mets coaches axed


Anaheim Angels designated hitter Tim Salmon will have season-ending operations on his left knee and left shoulder. Salmon was examined Wednesday by Dr.

Designated hitter to have season-ending surgery


The Ontario government has announced new measures today to tackle child pornography online and Internet luring. Research shows 40 percent of Canadian youth report that someone they met on the Internet, requested personal information.

Ontario Pledges New Actions Against Child Pornography And Child <b>...</b>


The Russian involvement in helping disperse Saddams weapons, including some 380 tons of RDX and HMX is still being investigated, Shaw said.

Iraq ; Russia smuggled Saddam #39;s weapons: Report


com. After vanquishing a so-called curse to win the World Series, the Red Sox don #39;t figure to have any problems with the fabled Sports Illustrated cover jinx.

Sox named Sportsmen of Year by SI


Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives\defied the White House on Wednesday by easily backing a measure\that supporters say will make Mexican trucks operating on U.S.\roads safer.

House Defies Bush on Mexican Trucks (Reuters)


TWO of the greatest names in the British china industry look set to merge after Waterford Wedgwood said it is in talks to take over Royal Doulton, the ailing Stokeon-Trent porcelain maker.

Wedgwood woos Royal Doulton


Rojo Hits 1 Million Feeds


Sometimes bigger isn #39;t better. Sometimes bigger is just, well, bigger. The only difference between a 14-ounce New York steak and a 21-ounce New York steak is an extra seven ounces of dead cow flesh that just sits there and congeals in your gut.

No fault in Andreas


Can you believe these baseball games of late? They are tension-filled, comeback-laden, back-and-forth, down-to-the-last-out sporting gems. And they are unwatchable.

The Long and Blinding Show


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission said on Wednesday it was postponing by one year a  deadline for large corporations to speed up filing of  annual  and quarterly financial reports with the SEC.

SEC Delays Annual Report Filing Deadline


THE SUN: Robbie Savage has been branded a coward for a vicious eye-gouging attack on Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg. Former top ref Jeff Winter raged:  quot;It was sly and not the act of a man.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Securities and Exchange Commission has not declared effective Google #39;s registration statement for its multibillion-dollar initial public offering by the close of the agency #39;s business day on Tuesday, an SEC official says.

Google IPO document not declared


Challenges to Microsoft #39;s Web browser dominance are mounting as Internet Explorer loses more market share to open-source rival Mozilla.

Internet Explorer Takes Another Market-Share Hit


WHILE THE Financial Times reported that Airbus was putting its oar in to influence the outcome of a Microsoft appeal to a European court, Reuters reports today that the aerospace firm doesn #39;t have an axe to grind.

Airbus not on Microsoft #39;s side


Washington - US bankruptcy law, invoked by Russian oil group Yukos on Wednesday, allows a company in financial difficulties to continue functioning while it seeks an agreement with creditors.

Yukos shields itself with US bankruptcy law