CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelans crowded polling  stations on Sunday to vote on whether to recall left-wing  President Hugo Chavez or back his mandate to govern the world's  No. 5 oil exporter for the next two years.

Venezuela Voters Crowd Polls in Chavez Referendum


In order to avoid a repeat of the crotch-grabbing, breast-baring halftime show from Houston, the league is tightly controlling the concert that will be broadcast before Thursday night #39;s season opener.

NFL concert will be on delay


Finance Minister Ralph Goodale says the federal government should achieve an \$5.9-billion surplus this year. That compares to \$9.1 billion in 2003-04, he told the House of Commons finance committee on Tuesday.

Federal surplus to be \$5.9 billion: Goodale


KABUL (Reuters) - At least 15 people have been killed in  explosions in an upscale district of the Afghan capital Kabul  and at a school in a southeastern province where nine children  died, officials said Sunday.

Two Afghan Blasts Kill at Least 15; Taliban Claims 1


Stocks rallied strongly in the US last night, with both the Dow and the Nasdaq at their highest for months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above its end 2003 level for the first time in more than four months.

US stocks hit highest levels for months


Thats the simple message being spread across the internet by a fast-growing clique of people who have seen the light, and switched to a different browser.

The Internet Column


John Lynch will be out for two-to-four weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured tailbone. Denver #39;s veteran safety went down after being hit in the side by Falcons receiver Brian Finneran in Sunday #39;s 41-28 loss.

Lynch lost with broken tailbone


Mike McKenzie got his wish today when the Green Bay Packers traded the disgruntled cornerback and a future conditional draft pick to the New Orleans Saints for quarterback JT O #39;Sullivan and a second-round pick in next year #39;s draft.

Packers trade McKenzie to Saints


AUSTRALIA #39;S  quot;last frontier quot; Test cricket series against India will be shown on live television in this country following an 11th hour TV rights deal.

TV coverage confirmed


The arrest of the suspected leader of the Basque separatist group ETA may mark the beginning of the end of Western Europe #39;s most active guerrilla group, some analysts said on Monday.

Analysts see Spain #39;s ETA blow as harshest in 12 yrs


A Green Bay Packers defense that played magnificently in Monday night #39;s season-opening triumph at Carolina should get significantly better today, when cornerback Mike McKenzie is to join the

McKenzie Expected to Re-Join Packers


Tight security is in place in the Afghan capital Kabul as Hamid Karzai prepares to be sworn in as president.

High security for Afghan ceremony


The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) survey says that the high-tech job market showed a modest 2 percent increase in the first quarter of 2004, but that the market is expected to shrink over the rest of the year.

Survey: IT Job Growth on Slow Track


AP - Microsoft Corp.'s five-year legal battle in Europe moved into a public courtroom for the first time Thursday as the software giant tried to get the European Union's landmark antitrust ruling against it lifted.

Microsoft Battle With EU Moved to Court (AP)


Dion Harris is playing with more confidence, and it showed big-time Wednesday night. Harris, a sophomore guard from Detroit Redford and a former Mr.

Harris starts to blossom


IN a rare display of common interest, Palestinian and Israeli officials called yesterday for the freeing of a CNN producer seized by armed men in the Gaza Strip.

Enemies unite in plea for CNN man #39;s release


An appeals court ruled Thursday to strip former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution for a 1974 car bombing that killed an exiled Chilean general and the man's wife.

Court Votes to Strip Pinochet of Immunity


It looks like the Ghost of the Babe can now sleep forever. Last night the Boston Red Sox fully exorcized The Curse of the Bambino.

Enjoy it while you have it, Red Sox Nation


Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister\Junichiro Koizumi told President Bush at a bilateral meeting in\Chile on Saturday that a strong U.S. dollar is important for\the global economy.

Koizumi to Bush: Strong Dollar Important (Reuters)


#147;The iMac G5 is completely user serviceable, #148; writes Leander Kahney for Wired News.  #147;With its simplified, modular interior, the machine was designed to make it easy for consumers to perform their own repairs. If something goes wrong, Apple dispatches a spare part, and the owner performs the do-it-yourself repair, from swapping out a faulty hard drive to installing a new flat screen. The new iMac is perhaps the most user-serviceable machine on the market. #148; Nov 01

User Serviceable iMac G5


AP - Roger Clemens, fresh off his record seventh Cy Young Award, became a free agent Thursday on the final day to file, along with former Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen.

Clemens, Hentgen File for Free Agency (AP)


Canadian Press - (CP) - Hundreds of thousands of Canadians took to the streets Sunday to raise money for cancer research in what appeared to be a record-breaking year for The Terry Fox Run.

24th annual Terry Fox Run attracts hundreds of thousands of Canadians (Canadian Press)


washingtonpost.com - To get an idea of how hot Web search is, go talk to Raul Valdes-Perez, a Carnegie Mellon University professor who is leading a search technology start-up called Vivisimo Inc. He'll tell you that more than 50 venture capitalists have come knocking on his door since January, all seeking a chance to invest in Vivisimo, which recently launched a Web search service under the dopey name of Clusty.

Online Search Universe Is Expanding (washingtonpost.com)


WHITE HOUSE President Bush is pledging to  quot;take on quot; the nation #39;s huge deficits -- in hopes of shoring up the sagging US dollar.

Bush pledges to  quot;take on quot; deficit in hopes of supporting dollar


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game publisher Take-Two  Interactive Software Inc. and Interscope Records on Tuesday set  a Dec. 7 release for an eight-CD soundtrack to

Take-Two Sets Funk, Rap Soundtrack for San Andreas


Johannesburg, 30 November 2004 - A variant of the Skulls Trojan horse has surfaced and now carries the Cabir.B cellphone worm. Once a user is infected with the Skulls.

New phone Trojan surfaces


KAMPALA -- Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo agreed yesterday to immediately disarm rebel groups who threaten peace and security in Africa's Great Lakes region. The agreement was signed following US-sponsored talks in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, between delegations led by Ugandan Defense Minister Amama Mbabazi, Rwanda's Foreign Minister Charles Murigande, and his Congolese counterpart, Raymond Ramazani Baya. ...

3 countries sign pact to disarm rebel groups


IT employment in the United States rose 2 percent in the first quarter, but the demand for IT workers continues to drop.

Study: meager recovery for IT job market


Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to invest 25 trillion won (US\$24 billion) in building new semiconductor production lines by 2010, the company said Monday.

Samsung to make \$24B chip investment by 2010


Controversial plan could force file swappers to face criminal charges.

Tougher File-Trading Bill Moves Forward


A UN draft resolution on Friday urged warring parties in southern Sudan and western Darfur to reach peace agreements while promising international support and possible debt forgiveness if they do.

UN Envoy: Darfur Sliding Toward Anarchy


Bernie Ecclestone has called a meeting of formula one team principals for 9am tomorrow in the paddock at Sao Paolo #39;s Interlagos circuit to hear what they say about the prospect of the British grand prix being struck from the 2005 world championship

Principals put on spot over British GP


Director of Football Dave Bassett has taken temporary charge of the Foxes after the resignation of Micky Adams. Bassett was in charge of Leicester for six months with Adams as his number two in the 2001/02

Bassett takes charge at Leicester City Football Club


BANGKOK (Reuters) - Gunmen on motorcycles shot and killed a  Buddhist martial arts teacher and two bombs wounded at least 10  people in Thailand's restive south on Friday in apparent  revenge for the deaths of 85 Muslims, police said.

Buddhist Teacher Killed, Two Bombs Hit Thai South


On Saturday against the Wallabies, they will accomplish what no previous Bok team has managed - winning the Tri-Nations despite losing both away matches.

Jake White #39;s Springboks Are On the Cusp of a Historic First


just 3 days after it came into force, the head of the UN atomic watchdog says. Iranian denials has long accused Tehran of trying to build an atomic bomb.

EU, Iran clash over terms of nuclear freeze


TOKYO -- NTT DoCoMo Inc. has decided to work with Cingular Wireless LLC on 3G (third-generation) cellular telephone technology following the latter's acquisition of NTT DoCoMo's current U.S. partner, AT T Wireless Services Inc., the Nihon Keizai Shimbun business daily reported in its Thursday morning edition.

Report: DoCoMo, Cingular to link on 3G technology


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - John Smoltz will open Spring Training 2005 in the Atlanta Braves #39; rotation and armed with a new contract. General manager John Schuerholz spent a busy Thursday coming to terms on a two-year pact with his former closer.

Braves sign Smoltz to 2-year deal


Former heavyweight champ Riddick Bowe is attempting a comeback, starting over after a troubling eight years away from the ring.

Bell Tolls for Bowe


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Toronto fans weren #39;t the only people who took notice of quarterback Michael Bishop #39;s first start of the season.

Argos #39; Bishop grabs weekly CFL award


NOVEMBER 11, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - In sharp contrast to last month #39;s barrage of critical patches, Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday offered up just one  quot;important quot; fix for users to implement in its scheduled round of security updates for November.

Microsoft issues one fix in monthly security update


Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) plans to develop flash memory chips that blend the best characteristics of the two dominant flash memory architectures, the company announced.

AMD talks up hybrid flash memory design


Immucor Inc. said president and chief executive are under criminal investigation in Italy for alleged improper payments to a doctor, the maker of blood-testing equipment said Tuesday.

Update 2: Immucor CEO to Step Aside During Probe


Reuters - Elephants kicking soccer balls,\painting flowers with their trunks, or twirling a hula-hoop are\a common sight in Thailand, where the sacred warrior beasts\perform in tourist shows or peddle fruits on the streets of\Bangkok.

Thais Face Jumbo Dilemma in Conserving Elephants (Reuters)


Gough emerged as the leading candidate for the post after captaining Rangers, Scotland and Everton, though this will be his first managerial appointment.

Gough lands top job at Livingston


United States cellphone operators are flirting with selling handsets that feature their names exclusively.

Mobile Carriers Move to Put Their Names on More Phones


Shoring up its fourth-quarter applications revenuesand its small and midmarket business strategyOracle Corp. announced Monday the North American version of its E-Business Suite Special Edition.

Oracle Brings Scaled-Down Enterprise Suite to America


Consumers  --  who play an important role in shaping economic activity  --  spent briskly in October, an encouraging sign that the final quarter of 2004 is getting off to a decent start. Incomes rose sharply.

Consumer Spending, Incomes Up in October


Online payment system Paypal can now be used for purchases by US customers of Apple #39;s iTunes music store. Until now, iTunes accepted credit cards, gift certificates and account balances as forms of payment.

Paypal and iTunes link-up


AP - England's Neil Cheetham had the only bogey-free round Saturday, shooting a 3-under-par 69 that gave him a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Dunhill Championship.

Cheetham Leads Dunhill After 3 Rounds (AP)


A quick course in how some of the most esoteric aspects of COM work.

Sidebar: The nuts and bolts of COM -- Objects, Interfaces and GUIDs


Astronaut Leroy Chiao and Cosmonaut Salizhan Sharipov launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:06 pm EDT Wednesday, right on time.

Expedition 10 Rockets to Station


August 26, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Research and analysis firm Gartner (gartner.com) said on Wednesday that global sales of servers surpassed \$11.

Global Server Sales Up, Gartner Says


WASHINGTON - The United States did not have enough troops in Iraq after ousting Saddam Hussein and

Bremer: U.S. Paid Price for Lack of Troops


An arson attack destroyed a Jewish social club in the heart of Paris yesterday, alarming and infuriating French politicians and Jewish leaders who are struggling to halt an epidemic of anti-Semitic incidents across France.

Arson attack raises fears of anti-Semitic epidemic in France


SAN JOSE, Calif. Adobe Systems is introducing a new format today for digital photos it hopes will create a standard in the industry.

Adobe Systems to introduce new format for digital photos


NEW YORK, October 11 (newratings.com) - Abbott Laboratories (ABT.NYS) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a leading US-based nutrition products company, EAS, in a cash and stock deal valued at about \$320 million.

Abbott agrees to buy nutrition firm EAS for \$320mn


AP - Underwater archaeologists have found another cannon from the wreckage of what they believe was the flagship of the notorious pirate Blackbeard.

Possible Blackbeard Ship Cannon Found (AP)


A US soldier pleaded guilty at a court martial yesterday to killing a severely wounded 16-year-old Iraqi boy during fighting in Baghdad #39;s Sadr City district.

US soldier pleads guilty to killing


Europe #39;s biggest mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, said in a trading update on Wednesday that sales were up on the back of a 25 per cent leap in new connections.

Carphone Warehouse rings up higher sales


IBM Wednesday released new SMB tools on its emerging technology Web site to help customers deal with compliance issues as well as enable Business Partners to build solutions on WebSphere Express software.

New SMB Tools Hit IBM AlphaWorks Site


PeopleSoft Inc., which is fighting a hostile takeover bid from Oracle Corp., on Tuesday announced an alliance with IBM that may help ease the worries of potential customers.

PeopleSoft reveals alliance with IBM


FALLUJA (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops  backed by tanks stormed into Falluja at nightfall on Monday in  a fierce offensive to retake the rebel stronghold.

U.S. Troops Launch Offensive for Iraq's Falluja


CAIRO, EGYPT -- A man identified as Osama bin Laden, speaking on an audiotape posted on an Islamic website yesterday, praised the men who attacked a US consulate in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, earlier this month and called on militants to stop the flow of oil to

Website audiotape believed bin Laden


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Clemens landed his 326th career  victory to earn the Houston Astros a franchise record-tying  12th straight win, a 5-2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds in  the National League (NL) Wednesday.

NL Wrap: 326th Victory for Clemens as Astros Win Again


Fresh from setting a record for performance among supercomputers just a few days ago, IBM Monday announced it is making a commercial version of its Blue Gene system available to be aimed at businesses and scientific researchers.

IBM to commercialize Blue Gene supercomputer


Public borrowing is set to rise and the government will need to raise taxes or reduce spending to decisively cut the deficit, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says.

Govt  quot;may need to raise taxes quot;


Even as NASA gears up for the space shuttle #39;s return to flight next year, officials at the space agency are quietly studying the possibility of cutting back its number of missions

NASA mulls early retirement for space shuttle


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment costs rose by  slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up  0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since  early 2002, a government report showed on Friday.

Employment Costs Edge Up in Third Quarter


JERUSALEM : Political leaders in Israel and the West Bank steeled themselves for the end of the Yasser Arafat era as the vanguard of the Palestinian nationalist struggle for the past four decades lay brain dead in a Paris hospital.

Israel and Palestinians brace for worst with Arafat  #39;brain dead #39;


A series of bombings ripped through three banks in downtown Buenos Aires Wednesday killing one security guard and injuring a member of the bomb squad.

Argentina: Bank bomb blasts kill one


Against a background of lackluster retail sales in June and July, analysts and merchants still predict a decent, possibly strong, fall selling season for clothes, accessories and home furnishings.

Fall Season Looks Solid for Retailers, but Holidays Could Be Another Story


The incumbent unapologetically defends his decision to send troops to Iraq. The challenger denounces the Iraq campaign as a distraction from the real war on terrorism and promises to start bringing the troops home.

Debate Down Under


South Korean regulators have widened a probe into Microsoft #39;s local subsidiary over allegations the US software giant violated trade rules by tying its Media Player program to its Windows operating system, the regulators said Monday.

South Koreans Widen Microsoft Probe


Economists say China may need to raise interest rates again in the coming months as it struggles to cool its economy and move toward free-market banking reforms.

China May Need More Rate Increases to Contain Economy


Europe has been a cold place for American carmakers these last few years. On Thursday, the General Motors Corporation made clear just how cold, announcing it

GM, Struggling in Europe, Sets Big Job Cuts


Four Hollywood studios announced that they would release films in the group's high-definition DVD format by the end of next year, an advance in the effort to define a new DVD standard.

Four Studios Give Backing to a Format for DVD's


PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Reuters) - As founder and president of  PRUDES (People Revolted by Unnecessary Depictions of Eroticism  and Sexuality), I am shocked -- shocked! -- by

Programs: 'Larry' Series Is Still Behaving Badly


Reuters - Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA.O) may have little\choice but to close hundreds of its teen-oriented stores and\convert dozens more to its upscale Arden B. brand if it hopes\to stay out of bankruptcy, analysts said on Friday.

Analysts See Grim Future for Wet Seal (Reuters)


TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar was near record lows against  the euro and a multi-year low versus the yen on Monday after a  meeting of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations produced  no coordinated stance to stem the dollar's decline.

Dollar Near Record Lows, No G20 Support


Russia says Iran must do more to dispel international concerns about its nuclear programme.

Russia urges Iran nuclear action


MANILA (Reuters) - A huge explosion rocked the southern  Philippine city of General Santos on Sunday, killing 13 people  and injuring at least 60 at a public market, police and  witnesses said.

Blast at Market in Southern Philippines Kills 13


COLIN Powell arrived in Israel last night for his first visit in 18 months, signalling a new push for Middle East peace following the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Powell #39;s Middle East mission


President Bush #39;s drive to deploy a multibillion-dollar shield against ballistic missiles was set back on Wednesday by what critics called a stunning failure of its first full flight test in two years.

Test Failure Sets Back US Missile Defense Plan


World leaders prepare to meet at the UN in New York to discuss ways of alleviating hunger and poverty.

UN summit to tackle world hunger


Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said Tuesday he will press his country's case in Washington this week for reducing what he called the

Japan to Press U.S. on Troops


Airbus has withdrawn its request to intervene in Microsoft #39;s antitrust appeal--a blow to the software giant #39;s efforts to show that the European Commission #39;s ruling will have effects far beyond the IT industry.

Airbus drops out of Microsoft case


com September 22, 2004, 4:33 PM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.

Pay for Sun #39;s Schwartz jumps 56 percent


A senior Shia leader living in Iran criticises radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr, calling his anti-US rebellion wrong.

Shia leader cuts ties with Sadr


Australia #39;s second-largest brewer yesterday announced an agreement to sell its three Yangtze River Delta breweries to an SABMiller-China Resources Enterprises joint venture for \$219 million.

Lion Nathan #39;s \$200m sell-off triumph


Michael Schumacher is poised to clinch his seventh world championship title in the grandest possible surroundings at this weekend #39;s Belgian Grand Prix.

An arena fit for a king


Fred Hale Sr., documented as the world #39;s oldest man and noted Boston Red Sox fan, has died. He was 113 years old. Hale died in his sleep Friday at The Nottingham in suburban Syracuse, while trying to recover

World #39;s oldest man, noted Red Sox fan, dies


Seattle Mariners: The team has hired former major league player and manager Don Baylor as hitting coach. Baylor, 55, spent the past two seasons as a bench coach for the New York Mets.

Monday #39;s MLB roundup


Upscale retailer reports strong first quarter results followed by weaken-than-expected November sales.

Mixed Bag for Neiman Marcus


SAN JOSE, California - Initial shares of Google Inc. were priced late last night at \$85 US each -- the low end of estimates that the company had revised downward hours earlier.

Google cuts price range, ends auction


Like the  quot;Curse of the Bambino, quot; baseball's unwritten rules are still a part of the game.

How to play it straight


Microsoft announced today that it had bought New York software company Giant Company Software, which produces a robust anti-spyware tool.

Microsoft to Create Security Suite?


October 20, 2004 - A lawsuit by shareholders against the Walt Disney Company looks like it #39;ll have all the trappings of a high-profile Hollywood legal drama.

Disney Trial in Georgetown, DE


Edgar Renteria passes a physical and signs a four-year contract with the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

Red Sox Sign Renteria


AFP - UN chief Kofi Annan's special envoy to Sudan urged the Sudanese government to accept international aid if it is unable to protect the population in its troubled Darfur region.

Special UN envoy urges Sudan to accept more foreign aid (AFP)


Impatiently, Gopur Samat stood at the ready as a nurse stripped the bandage from his right eye and steered his attention toward a chart 20 feet away.

Rolling through rural China, train of doctors restores sight


USATODAY.com - Family tree research can be addictive fun. With my long-lost relative's assistance, help from closer kin and the latest version of Family Tree Maker software, I've been identifying the branches of a Baig family tree.

Edward C. Baig: Personal Tech - Family tree research can be addictive fun (USATODAY.com)


Sybase later this year will ship PowerDesigner 11.0, an enterprise data modeling tool for building or re-engineering business processes and aligning business and IT goals, according to the company.

Tools wrap: Sybase, Cape Clear eye data modeling, BPEL


Nortel Networks said on Thursday it will slash its work force by 3,500, or 10 percent, as it struggles to recover from an accounting scandal that toppled three top executives and led to a criminal investigation and lawsuits.

Nortel Networks to Eliminate 3,500 Jobs


Scanners can convert slides and negatives to digital files which can then be cropped, color-corrected and e-mailed to friends. Which model is right for you?

Scanning In Your Memories? Go to the Source


A win over Panama and the United States is in. Into the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup, that is. The Americans lead their group with 8 points off two wins and two ties. By beating the Panamanians tonight at RFK Stadium, the US squad will secure a spot in the final six of CONCACAF ...

US has a goal in its sights


AP - The state elections board certified nearly all results from the Nov. 2 election on Tuesday, but withheld approval of the outcome of two statewide races that are the subject of protests.

N.C. Elections Board OKs Most Results (AP)


Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Paul Broadhurst carded a three-under 68 on Saturday to hold onto a share of the lead after the third round of the Open de Madrid.

Broadhurst, Fichardt on top at Open de Madrid


Israeli troops mistook three Egyptian police officers for Palestinian militants and shot them dead yesterday along the Gaza Strip #39;s border

3 Egyptian soldiers killed in Israeli error


CAPE TOWN, South Africa Aug. 25, 2004 - The son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, an ex-race car driver whose business career has been dogged by accusations of questionable arms deals and

Thatcher #39;s Son Charged in Coup Plot


CHICAGOTravel and real estate heavyweight Cendant Corp. yesterday said it will buy travel website Orbitz Inc. for about \$1.25 billion (US), making it the second-largest competitor in the online travel industry.

Cendant plans to buy travel website


The dollar hit record lows against the euro Friday and a 4-1/2-year trough versus the yen following a report China had cut its holdings of dollar assets, lifting gold to a 16-year high and undermining Tokyo stocks.

Dollar Hits New Low; Gold Heads for \$455


Gary Sheffield hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Yankees sent the fading Indians to their eighth straight loss, 6-4, last night in Cleveland.

Yankees strike back


Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Alexei Kovalev and Sergei Samsonov scored 3:46 apart in the second period to give Russia the lead for good on the way to a 5-2 win over Slovakia in the World Cup #39;s preliminary round finale at the Air Canada Centre.

Russians clinch second seed behind Canada


\A senior Chinese official bolsters ally North Korea, amid contradictory reports of possible changes.

China stresses N Korea 'stable'


Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has played his last two games with the knowledge that his wife, Deanna, had been diagnosed with breast cancer this month and will undergo chemotherapy treatments over the next five months.

Season of Hardships


Japan #39;s farm minister, Yoshiyuki Kamei, said his nation will continue to demand that the US apply the same standards of testing cattle for mad cow disease that Japan does.

Japan to Continue Demand That US Apply Its Cattle Standards


Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. plans to begin selling later this month a cellular telephone that includes a hard-disk drive. The handset was unveiled

Samsung shows cell phone with hard-disk drive


In a game featuring countless years of playoff futility for both teams, though with vastly different barometers of success, the Atlanta Braves could not withstand the onslaught of the Killer Bs as the Houston Astros took the decisive Game 5 of

Houston...We Have Liftoff!


Sudan will not accept a peacekeeping force in the troubled Darfur region but may agree to extra monitors being deployed, its foreign minister says.

Sudan rejects Darfur peace force


TRANS-Tasman beer and wine group Lion Nathan is selling its Chinese beer business to the second largest brewer in China for \$US154 million (\$219 million).

Lion sells China breweries


The Stanford study involved analysis of all 9,787 species of birds alive today, and of the 129 species that have gone extinct recently, to produce one of the most comprehensive databases ever compiled on the state of one class of animals.

A Quarter of Bird Species in Danger of Extinction


US air strikes on the rebellious Iraqi city of Falluja kill at least seven people, hospital officials say.

US launches new raids on Falluja


AP - Jay Fiedler was named Miami's starting quarterback for the fifth consecutive season Tuesday, beating out A.J. Feeley after a six-month competition.

Fiedler Beats Out Feeley As Dolphins' QB (AP)


Nearly all its customers will be indemnified against claims that their use of Microsoft software infringed on any intellectual property claims.

Microsoft to back customers in infringement cases


The US Airways Group will look to the leaders of the pilots' union to accept the airline's demand for \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts.

Pilots Could Control Fate of US Airways


With a hard-fought election behind us, the United States is now free to refocus its energies on the myriad problems that have a direct impact on its security and destiny.

A Middle East Opening


AP - It's one of the biggest technical changes in television since color TV: the digital transition. And because many Americans remain in the dark about it, federal regulators began an education campaign Monday to enlighten them.

Feds Kick Off Digital TV Consumer Campaign (AP)


Description: Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart is preparing to serve time in the federal prison for women in Alderson, WV NPR #39;s Noah Adams speaks with Hillary and John Benish, proprietors of Alderson Hospitality House -- a hostel for prison visitors -- about

The Community Around Martha Stewart #39;s Prison


Accused of conspiring to commit murder. Alleged Al-Qa #39;ida operative charged with possessing plans of US financial institutions ...

Britain arrests 8 suspects linked to US terror alert


SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Seventy-year-old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display to get a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...

Thousands Queue for Dwindling Flu Shots


PC World - City will build the world's largest mesh Wi-Fi network to spread Internet access.

Philly Plans to Become One Big Hot Spot (PC World)


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - In a move that seemed almost  inevitable, the NBA players' union filed an appeal Tuesday on  behalf of the Pacers' Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine  O'Neal.

NBA Players' Union Appeals Suspensions


Australian police have charged almost 200 people -- including child care workers, doctors and teachers - - in the nation #39;s largest crackdown on child pornography.

Australian Police Charge 191 in Child Pornography Crackdown


Thousands of civilians have fled their homes after clashes in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on Friday, although it was unclear who was behind the violence.

Thousands Uprooted by Clashes in East Congo - UN


Microsoft agreed yesterday to pay more than \$500 million to settle a potential antitrust lawsuit by rival software maker Novell but will likely have to fight another part of Novell #39;s claim in court.

Microsoft settles two big fights


Michael Dell has seen the future and it #39;s a 128-node  quot;MegaGrid quot; running the Linux operating system on Dell servers at Dell #39;s lab in Austin, Texas.

Dell Touts Grid Computing Over Proprietary Systems


He stood in the corner of a quiet locker room after last night #39;s 96-88 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum and inquired whether Boston, Philadelphia or Toronto had played.

Knicks done in by defense


If Oracle (Quote, Chart) is buying, PeopleSoft #39;s Dave Duffield isn #39;t selling -- at least not at these prices. The founder and new CEO of the Pleasanton, Calif.

PeopleSoft:  #39;We #39;re Not For Sale #39;


Shares of Syneron Medical Ltd., a maker of cosmetic medical devices, plunged 20 percent Tuesday morning following regulators #39; rejection of its application for a cellulite-smoothing device.

Syneron Medical Shares Drop on Rejection


The ruling and opposition parties on Friday continued to lock horns over the establishment of a committee to explore the truth of the nation #39;s modern history a day after Uri Party leader Shin Ki-nam resigned because of his father #39;s ...

Partisan Feud Deepens Over History Body


Claudio Ranieri thought he had escaped the worst excesses of management insecurity when he moved from Chelsea to Valencia in the summer, but the Italian takes his new charges to Inter

Ranieri under pressure at Valencia


Description: Russian officials make it clear they plan to proceed with an auction of oil company Yukos #39; main production unit, despite a restraining order from a US court.

Russia Pursues Contested Yukos Sale


AFP - The Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) launched the country's third GSM mobile phone network, ringing in the new service by phoning from Sofia to a landline in Bourgas on the Black Sea.

BTC launches Bulgaria's third GSM network (AFP)


Shares of WR Grace and Co. (GRA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 13 percent on Monday after the bankrupt chemical maker, which faces lawsuits from people sickened by

WR Grace shares fall, plan filed without consensus


The news was good for many retailers over the holiday weekend as enthusiastic consumers took to stores in droves on Black Friday and bought at a higher rate than last year.

Shoppers Spend, Retailers Rejoice On the Day After Thanksgiving


The Financial Times today won its action to strike out a record 230.5m libel damages claim from City brokers Collins Stewart that could have closed down the pink paper.

FT gets Collins Stewart claim struck out


While corporations are monitoring ports and using advanced security tools to fend off infection and attack, home users -- who have less technical sophistication -- are left more susceptible, sometimes

Most Home PC Users at Risk for Attack


LONDON Airbus has predicted that an average of 830 passenger aircraft will be built each year for the next two decades and that the new Airbus jumbo A380 will be so successful that Boeing will be forced to develop a competitor.

Airbus sees big demand for huge jets


Breaking his public silence since a federal regulator issued a scathing report last month, Franklin D. Raines, the chairman and chief executive of Fannie Mae, is expected

Fannie Mae Chief Is Expected to Defend Accounting


Roy Oswalt received the backing of his teammates when it looked like Michael Barrett was heading toward the mound for an unfriendly visit.

Oswalt #39;s ejection untimely


PJ Brown sat slumped in his chair Tuesday night, still convinced he had knocked the ball away from Emeka Okafor. Yet with 5.7 seconds remaining in overtime and the Hornets holding

NO cries foul following loss


TORONTO (CP) - Earnings warnings from Celestica and Coca-Cola along with a slowdown in US industrial production sent stock markets lower Wednesday.

Stocks sag on corporate forecasts and worse-than-expected economic <b>...</b>


The International Monetary Fund #39;s shareholder governments told Argentina in a meeting on Friday to live up to its promises in a \$13 billion loan program to tackle

IMF Board Tells Argentina to Tackle Debt, Reforms


An aide to Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been killed in an air strike in Iraq, the US military says.

Zarqawi aide 'dies in air strike'


Improvements include new file manager, ability to recognize removable storage devices and an integrated e-mail and groupwware client.

New GNOME version is available for Linux users


IOC President Jacques Rogge pressed Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi to encourage fund-raising and public awareness ahead of the 2006 Turin Olympics.

Rogge Presses Berlusconi Over Turin Games


Vodafone has become the first UK mobile phone operator to offer Research In Motion #39;s latest mobile device, the BlackBerry 7100.

Vodafone gets first bite of latest BlackBerry


Lawyers for file-swapping software firm Kazaa have begun their defence in a landmark Australian music piracy case. Kazaa said its software, which allows users to exchange copyrighted music over

Kazaa launches file-swap defence


Shares of Gateway rose more than 11 percent in after-market trading yesterday after the computer company said it posted its first operating profit in three years.

Gateway surprises, posts operating profit


Reuters - Users of Internet

US House Passes Bill Targeting Net Song Swappers (Reuters)


A recent study says that one-quarter of the youths in China's wealthiest city have considered taking their own lives.

Child suicides high in Shanghai


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average was lower at  midsession on Monday as caution over the yen's rise offset  optimism about the post-election outlook for Wall Street.

Nikkei Down at Midsession


WASHINGTON (Ticker) - Following a poor decision off the field, rookie safety Sean Taylor will be on the sidelines when the Washington Redskins take the field Sunday.

Redskins #39; Taylor won #39;t play Sunday


Two people were killed and 11 others wounded on Saturday when a hand grenade was lobbed into the VIP section of the audience at a concert led by Indian film star Sharukh Khan, police said.

Grenade kills two at Bollywood concert


FOXBORO, Mass. -- For more than a year #39;s worth of NFL Sundays, they #39;ve won games as ugly as a bloody nose or as pretty as Tom Brady #39;s cover-boy looks.

By any means necessary


Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinian militants in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses say.

Israelis kill three Palestinians


MADRID (CP) - Canadian Daniel Nestor and Bahamian partner Mark Knowles advanced to the semifinals of the \$3-million US Madrid Masters on Thursday.

Nestor, Knowles advance to semifinals of Madrid Masters doubles


AP - The Allen Institute for Brain Science has released a major chunk of data from its mapping of the mouse brain genome, hoping the information will help researchers understand how the human brain works.

Group Releases Mouse Brain Genome Data (AP)


Olympiakos boss Dusan Bajevic has identified Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, as likely to be the most influential player for the Reds tonight.

Gerrard is the man


Wanted: One Bush supporter--but not for long walks on the beach, candle-lit dinners or spooning on winter mornings. Missing Links

Craigslist posting offers political fist-fight


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The consumer electronics gizmo  that offers many functions in a small package is what's  compelling back-to-school shoppers to open their wallets.

PluggedIn: Multifunction Devices Draw Back-To-School Crowd


A vulnerability in Windows XP and other products means JPEG viruses may not remain just a hoary myth.\

News: Microsoft warns of poisoned picture peril


Utah Head Coach Urban Meyer hollers to his team during the first half of a game against Utah State in this Sept. 18, 2004 file photo in Logan, Utah.

Report: Notre Dame Contacts Meyer


AP - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's attempt to speed up a withdrawal from the Gaza Strip was undercut Monday by his main political rival, who called for a national referendum that could delay or even scuttle the pullout.

Netanyahu Calls for Gaza Plan Referendum (AP)


Chancellor Gordon Brown is in danger of breaking his economic

Brown 'could break golden rule'


The Federal Trade Commission is going after spyware, bits of computer code that install themselves on the computers of Internet users to track or disrupt their online activities.

F.T.C. Files First Lawsuit Against Spyware Concerns


As Frances continued its move toward the Panhandle with strong winds and constant rain, the Seminoles practiced inside Monday. Although coach Bobby Bowden had

FSU moves inside to avoid Frances


AP - The Associated Press-Ipsos poll on the election results and President Bush's second term is based on telephone interviews with 1,000 adults, including 844 registered voters from all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The interviews were conducted Nov. 3-5 by Ipsos-Public Affairs.

AP-Ipsos Election Poll Questions (AP)


Advanced Micro Devices says it has reached a chip manufacturing milestone that will lead to improvements across its range of processor offerings for PCs and servers.

AMD enters the 90-nanometer zone


European scientists have discovered what they describe as the smallest Earth-like planet orbiting a star outside of our Solar System.

Smallest 'Earth-like' planet seen


Cisco Systems Inc., the world #39;s largest maker of computer-networking equipment, formed an alliance with Fujitsu Ltd. to increase sales to Japanese telephone carriers.

Cisco, Fujitsu Ally on Routers to Spur Asia Sales (Update1)


49ers -- Wilson 19 pass from Dorsey (Peterson kick), 13:41. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:05. Dorsey 1-yard run on 4th-and-1 to San Francisco 35; Hicks 15-yard run to 50; Jackson 11-yard run to Arizona 19.

49ers/Cardinals Box Score


The world is watching closely the outcome of an election campaign that has mostly dealt with bread-and-butter domestic issues, writes Tony Parkinson.

Election will resonate beyond Australia


The Zen master says he engaged in a  quot;psychological war quot; with Kobe Bryant last season, the details of which are to be released in book form next month.

Lakers soap opera endures


TOKYO - The electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. is talking with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. in an effort to boost sales by shipping to US discount chains with which it previously did little business.

Sony in Talks to Sell Products at Wal-Mart


SYDNEY, Australia Oct. 9, 2004 - Australians voted Saturday on whether to hold onto their three-term conservative government and keep their troops in Iraq, or choose the opposition Labor Party and endorse

Polls Show Tight Contest in Australia


Newcastle United boss Graeme Souness is likely to discipline Craig Bellamy after the striker fired a broadside at his manager yesterday.

Newcastle boss ready to confront Bellamy


IBM's decision to sell its PC business to China's Lenovo Group Ltd. underscores the challenges manufacturers face in the modern PC business, even for a company synonymous with the product.

Analysis: IBM adjusts to harsh PC market


Connecticut's attorney general, Richard Blumenthal, said yesterday that Bank of America Corp. told him it would cut 100 jobs in Connecticut but add about the same number, marking the first time the bank has given any state an account of how many employees would be affected by its merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp.

Bank of America details Conn. jobs


Tyler Hamilton strongly denied today that he had used illegal performance-enhancing blood transfusions in Athens.

American Who Won Cycling Gold Denies Blood Transfusions


Three-year-old Victoria, from St Petersburg, has been living at the Schroders #39; family home in Hanover in northern Germany for several weeks.

Schroder adopts Russian orphan


India  quot;gained a lot quot; from the drawn cricket Test against South Africa and would now carry the confidence into the deciding second match in Kolkata, skipper Sourav Ganguly said in Kanpur on Wednesday.

We gave a good fight: Ganguly


The government of the southern Nigerian Rivers State yesterday welcomed peace talks between the Abuja authorities and the leader of a separatist movement fighting for the control of the country #39;s oil wealth.

Nigeria welcomes talks on oil thefts


Florida, which has lured more retirees and vacation homeowners than anywhere else, might be losing some appeal for the same reason it #39;s so beautiful: its place in the tropics.

Storms dash dreams of Florida home


MONTROSE, Colo. (Reuters) - The body believed to be that of  NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol's 14-year-old son was  recovered on Monday from under the wreckage of an aircraft that  crashed in western Colorado and killed two others, officials  said.

Body of NBC Executive's Son Believed Found


Nicolas Anelka is fit for Manchester City #39;s Premiership encounter against Tottenham at Eastlands, but the 13million striker will have to be content with a place on the bench.

Manchester City vs. Tottenham


TheDeal.com - Agency commissioners hope to issue a final ruling on the deal by the end of the month.

FCC staff OKs Cingular-AT amp;T Wireless (TheDeal.com)


NEW YORK -- Delta Air Lines Inc. , the number three US carrier, said yesterday it will cut 2,000 aircraft-maintenance jobs, up to 3,100 customer-service jobs, and between 1,600 and 1,800 supervisory and administrative personnel as part of a previously announced plan to cut total staffing by 7,000.

Delta details its plans to cut 7,000 jobs


AP - Chris Brown had touchdown runs of 37 and 29 yards and the Tennessee Titans stormed to a 34-13 lead over the stumbling Green Bay Packers after three quarters on Monday night.

Titans Lead Packers 34-13 After Three (AP)


Paris, France (Sports Network) - French favorite Sebastien Grosjean and three- time Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil will not play in next month #39;s Paris Masters due to injuries.

Grosjean, Kuerten will skip next month #39;s Paris Masters


1500CET--The Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi #39;s participation in the EU Summit entered its second day which was dominated by the Iraq issue as the

Iraq dominates EU summit


If this matchup was left up to Illinois and Wake Forest, it might not have happened. Certainly not on the first day of December. Sure, big-time Top 25 games can be booked as home-and-home series.

These matchups don #39;t happen often


Kenyan police seize 10 children from an evangelist's  home and quiz his wife over child-trafficking  allegations.

'Miracle baby' home raid in Kenya


The former high-flying investment banker is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for obstructing a federal securities investigation and attempted witness-tampering.
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Quattrone's  Fate Lies in  Firm Hands


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HELP LINE


AP - Jake Plummer and Reuben Droughns did little wrong while turning the Denver Broncos' biggest rivalry into a rout.

Broncos Rout Reeling Raiders 31-3 (AP)


A cracked rock called Escher is helping NASA scientists reconstruct the history of water on Mars. They say that the crater currently being explored by the Opportunity rover may have been shaped by a second

New signs of water on the Red Planet


Search Engine Giving Away \$5 Million in Advertising\\Search engine Tygo.com hit the Internet today with an unusual marketing approach that matches its unusual advertising model. The new search engine is giving away \$5,000,000 in advertising through its Flat Rate Placement program to introduce advertisers to its new advertising model. Tygo.com ...


Shares of Google rose 8.7 percent in the second trading session after the company said third-quarter profit more than doubled. The shares rose \$14.

Tech Briefs


A group of Internet security and instant messaging (IM) providers have teamed up to detect and thwart the growing threat of IM and peer-to-peer (P-to-P) viruses and worms, they said Tuesday.

Industry group forms to track and thwart IM threats


NEW YORK (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp.  <A HREF=

IBM Net Flat; Sees Strong Fourth Quarter


Oil prices moved back towards record highs tonight amid continued concerns over soaring demand and tight supplies.

Oil prices climb again tonight


The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts will begin the preseason Aug. 6 in the American Bowl in Tokyo, the record 12th time an NFL game will be played in the city.

American Bowl returns to Tokyo in 2005


Australian nickel and copper miner WMC Resources has turned down an offer from Swiss-based Xstrata that valued the company at Aust.

WMC turns down \$5.5bn Xstrata bid


CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Higher margins on the hard stuff and profits from a pair of low-carb wines launched earlier this year helped boost liquor giant Brown-Forman #39;s fiscal first-quarter profits 67 percent.

Brown-Forman profits, outlook up


A pod of dolphins saved a group of swimmers from a predatory 10-foot great white shark off the northern New Zealand coast, a newspaper reported Tuesday.

Dolphins Shield Swimmers From Shark


In their first year in the ACC, No. 10 Virginia Tech at No. 9 Miami (8-2) will be playing for at least a share of the conference title and the BCS berth that goes along with it.

Virginia Tech and Miami challenge for a bowl berth


AFP - Italy will stop applying EU sanctions against Libya next week even if the measures are not lifted by the European Union, Interior Minister Giuseppe Pisanu revealed.

Italy to stop applying EU sanctions against Libya: Interior Minister (AFP)


The International Federation of Journalists today accused the Israeli authorities of  quot;a disgraceful abuse of democracy quot; in re-arresting nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu.

Journalists condemn Israel for Vanunu arrest


BEAVER CREEK, Colo. -- As the World Cup rolls on to Europe after its brief moment of glory in North America, one can't help but remember when New England hosted such events, last put on by Tommy Corcoran at Waterville Valley.

US areas lag behind in keeping up with races


YANGON, Myanmar -- One of Myanmar #39;s best known and longest-imprisoned political dissidents has been freed as part of a general release of almost 4,000 prisoners by the country #39;s ruling junta, a family member confirmed Saturday.

Dissident freed in Myanmar


Reuters - Japanese precision equipment maker\Olympus Corp. (7733.T) said on Wednesday it would launch a\portable music player equipped with a hard disc drive, entering\an increasingly crowded field now dominated by Apple Computer's\ iPod.

Olympus to Launch Hard Disc Portable Music Player (Reuters)


Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Index fell for a third day. Origin Energy Ltd. declined after New Zealand #39;s Contact Energy Ltd.

Australia #39;s S amp;P/ASX 200 Falls; Origin Declines, Woodside Climbs


When they arrived Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs had much more modest goals than setting NFL rushing touchdown records.  quot;I just thought about wanting to be part

Chiefs go on the offensive, 56-10


Reuters - Democratic presidential nominee\John Kerry, condemned by some Republicans as

Kerry Appeals to Haitian Immigrants in French (Reuters)


RAMALLAH: Jailed West Bank Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti on Wednesday officially signed up for the January 9 election to become Palestinian Authority president, his wife Fadwa told reporters.

Barghouti enters Palestinian election contest


Former champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia advanced to the third round in the US Open Friday with a victory over Hicham Arazi. Hewitt, the fourth seed who won the title

Hewitt advances to US Open 3rd round


The Bush administration had an uneasy relationship with scientists during the first term. Will the president build bridges in the second or burn them completely? A Wired News special report.

Science Braces for Second Term


Athens: An hour-long no-frills closing ceremony dedicated to the victims of this week #39;s school bus crash brought to an end the Paralympic Games in Athens yesterday.

Closing ceremony curtailed in respect to victims


JAKARTA The Indonesian police said Friday that they believed that at least two, possibly three, suicide bombers were inside a van that blew up outside the Australian Embassy, killing nine Indonesians and wounding more than 180 people.

Suicide suspected in Jakarta bombing


By cutting back to its official quotas, the cartel is trying to prove it can keep control of prices -- a risky gambit in the face of lots of vagaries.

Preemptive Shot


Hewlett-Packard (HPQ:NYSE - news - research) bested expectations on earnings and revenue for its fourth quarter, the company said after the bell Tuesday.

HP Fends Off Critics


AP - Tom Osborne has been out of college football for seven years, and now he can't even get a phone call returned.

Lack of Courtesy From ADs Miffs Osborne (AP)


AP - Have you ever gone online to get driving directions, only to leave the printout behind? Have you made movie plans, but forgot to jot down the show times? Or do you simply need an easy way to feed phone numbers to your cell phone?

Web Data Transfer to Handsets Made Easier (AP)


If you've been clicking

Older iTunes versions being shut out, Apple warns


Running back Clinton Portis should get the ball often against the Giants as the Redskins plan to rotate Ladell Betts in less often.

Portis Will Be Busy


Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he had high hopes #39; #39; for Ruud Van Nistelrooy before yesterday #39;s Champions League game against Sparta Prague.

Van Nistelrooy Answers Ferguson With Four More Goals in Europe


Foreigners continue to stream out of the West African nation of Ivory Coast despite promises from President Laurent Gbagbo to protect them after a surge of anti-Western violence.

Foreigners Leaving Ivory Coast Despite Government Assurances


WASHINGTON, DC / BRUSSELS, Belgium - 10/09/04 - The bell has rung on Round Two in the fight between the US and the European Union on the issue of commercial aircraft production subsidies.

Round Two: US, EU Subsidy Battle Heats Up


AP - Amid the discord over administration foreign policy, President Bush has won wide acclaim for two initiatives: helping overseas AIDS victims and countries that adopt democratic reforms.

Bush's Foreign Aid Programs at Juncture (AP)


washingtonpost.com - It's a sad state of affairs when the primary selling point of a new set of online software is

Another Brick in the Firewall (washingtonpost.com)


By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in Brussels and Bruce Johnston in Rome. The European Union #39;s incoming justice commissioner accused MEPs yesterday of anti-Catholic  quot;fundamentalism quot; after they voted him unfit to take

MEPs reject new EU justice chief


BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank on Thursday raised  interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade in its  boldest move yet to guide its heated economy to a path of  slower growth.

China's Central Bank Hikes Interest Rate


A drug addicted drifter was today starting a life sentence after he was found guilty of murdering British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Australia.

Drug Addict Drifter Who Murdered Backpacker Caroline Jailed for <b>...</b>


Restriction on sale of 39M shares to expire, but analysts expect supply will be quickly absorbed. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Web search leader Google Inc.

Google shares set to hit market


Orders for durable goods, a key gauge of consumer and business demand, fell in the US by 0.5 per cent last month, a greater decline than the market expected.

US durables down in August, underlying trend still strong


A few stories Terry Francona never told as he was guiding the Red Sox to their first world championship since the inventions of traffic signals, frozen food, and bubble gum:

Francona kept Sox' snags sewn up


Vodafone has doubled its half-year dividend to 1.91 pence, the top end of forecasts, and extended a full-year share buy-back programme after strong underlying results.

Vodafone doubles dividend


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Have Asia's central banks lulled  Americans into a false sense of security?

Central Banks Short-Circuit U.S. Savings?


AP - Iran added a

Iran Says It Tested 'Strategic Missile' (AP)


The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, yesterday called on voters to trust him and refused to express regret over the Iraq war ahead of tomorrow #39;s general election.

Howard has no regrets on Iraq as poll battle goes down to wire


London, September 5: Heaping ridicule on the Indian team, thrashed by a resurgent home side in the first two Natwest Challenge matches, former England captain Mike Atherton has said Sun King Sourav Ganguly has now been reduced to pauper status.

Sun King is out with a begging bowl now


ezberry writes  quot;After releasing version 1.0 of Firefox, what #39;s ahead for the Mozilla Foundation and the venerable Firefox browser?

What #39;s Next For Mozilla?


WASHINGTON - As the election draws nearer, U.S. officials are increasingly concerned al-Qaida terrorists will mount a devastating attack to try to disrupt the political process...

U.S. Worries Over Election Terror Threat


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday, stemming five  days of heavy losses as fresh sabotage attacks on Iraqi oil  infrastructure despite a peace deal in Najaf renewed concern  over the country's supplies.

Oil Rebounds After Iraq Pipeline Attack


Shed no tears for Rulon Gardner. Yes, that really was Gardner, the only man brave enough to not just stand up to the invincible Alexander Karelin but to beat him, nearly

Gardner not saddened


quot;I feel we did not go forward enough and were a little bit within ourselves when we were 1-0 up, we were a little bit cautious.

Wenger disappointed with over-cautiousness


A public relations company billed the city #39;s Department of Water and Power for more than \$4 million in questionable costs that it should repay, according to an audit released Tuesday.

Audit finds firm overbilled LA by \$4M


Getting a little chilly down there, Satan? Yes, infernal ice-skating may soon become possible, following Dell CEO Kevin Rollins #39; admission that the computer giant is close to signing up AMD as a processor supplier.

Dell  #39;going to add #39; AMD CPUs to product line - CEO


AOL have signed a deal with Internet security company RSA Security Inc. to launch its new AOL PassCode, designed to add an additional layer of protection to member accounts.

PassCode - Secure ID Tags to Fight Hackers


Reuters - Brazil has successfully\launched a test rocket, 14 months after a more powerful one\exploded before lift-off killing 21 people, Brazilian space\officials said on Sunday.

Brazil Launches First Test Rocket Since Accident (Reuters)


A little over a month ago in Munich, when it was too late to make the team, Graeme McDowell scored a 62 on the final day of Ryder Cup qualifying.

McDowell equals record


The first US presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over US stocks, and equity strategists

Presidential Debate, Consumer Data Eyed


Four gold medals and three world records in the swimming pool featured a weekend of China while three golds from track and field events brought the country to an insurmountable lead at the 12th Paralympic Games Saturday in Athens.

China on way to top Athens Paralympics gold table


Ironically it was the first regular season game for the Carolina Panthers that not only began the history of the franchise, but also saw the beginning of a rivalry that goes on to this day.

Monkey Off Their Back


Protesters on an Aboriginal island in Australia storm the local police station after the death of a man in custody.

Protest rocks Aboriginal island


Medals will be awarded in 20 events in track and field, canoe-kayak, equestrian, field hockey, modern pentathlon, mountain biking, soccer and taekwondo.

Daily preview: Friday, Aug. 27


AP - Sprinter Michelle Collins was suspended for eight years for a doping violation linked to the BALCO scandal and will forfeit results that include 2003 indoor world and U.S. titles in the 200 meters.

Sprinter Suspended Eight Years for Doping (AP)


Eastman Kodak Co., the world #39;s biggest photographic company, said it will cut almost 900 jobs as it reorganizes its European business to concentrate on the digital market as demand for traditional film wanes.

Kodak to Shed 900 Jobs, Reorganize European Business (Update1)


Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Nedved has announced he is quitting international football to concentrate on his club career with Juventus.

Nedved quits international scene


MSN Music Store to Rock the Music Download Boat\\MSN has unveiled MSN Music Store, their pay per download WMP driven system which is predicted to give Apple iTunes, Napster, and RealNetworks a run for their money in the realm of legal music download search. MSN Music Service will initially offer ...


Real Madrid #39;s David Beckham played his first game in six weeks, after recovering from his two broken ribs, as the Spanish giants romped to a 6-1 win over struggling Albacete.

Beckham #39;s back as Real thrash Albacete


By TED BRIDIS    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues within the agency.    Amit Yoran, a former software executive from Symantec Corp...

Cybersecurity Chief Abruptly Resigns


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp. <A HREF=

TW, Comcast in Talks on Adelphia Deal


AP - President Bush and John Kerry began October neck and neck in campaign cash, each with just under half of the  #36;75 million in government money they received to cover campaign costs.

Bush, Kerry Open Final Month Even in Cash (AP)


NORTON, MASS. - Forget college football: The best battle for No. 1 might be taking place on a golf course outside of Boston. Vijay Singh - the No.

A close battle for No. 1 (minus the polls)


TORONTO - A former US Marine staff sergeant testified at a hearing yesterday that his unit killed at least 30 unarmed civilians in Iraq during the war in 2003 and that Marines routinely shot wounded Iraqis and killed them.

Deserter #39;s hearing told of atrocities


BRASILIA, Brazil - Nearly 9,000 square miles of the Amazon have been destroyed this year, the government said on Wednesday, while an environmental group blamed work on a new highway as the chief reason.

No decline in Amazon deforestation


DeShaun Foster did not just sub for the injured Stephen Davis, he came within 4 yards of erasing Davis #39; team record for yards rushing in a game.

Panthers 28, Chiefs 17


Nyon, Switzerland - European soccer #39;s governing body on Tuesday awarded Dynamo Kiev a 3-0 forfeit victory and ordered AS Roma to play two matches behind closed doors because a fan injured Swedish referee Anders Frisk during a Champions #39; League match last

Clampdown on AS Roma


Top-seeded Amelie Mauresmo, who briefly rose to No. 1 following the US Open and says she is playing Linz this week in a late-year effort to regain the top spot, barely edged upset-minded Serb Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 Saturday to advance to the final.

Mauresmo Gunning for No. 1 Again at ATP Linz


A hearing into allegations of racism against the Zimbabwe Cricket Union is scrapped after a row over procedure.

Cricket: Zim race probe halted


GATLINBURG, Tenn. - After months of planning, two alternative-fueled shuttle buses were added Tuesday to this Great Smoky Mountain tourist town #39;s transit fleet for a six-month demonstration.

Alternative fuel buses arrive in Smokies


The arrest of 16 people, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, in an investigation into horse race fixing is clearly very embarrassing for the sport.

Fixing racing #39;s biggest problem


World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. nearly tripled its first-quarter profit on higher revenue from airing two more pay-per-view television events than last year, but was slammed by declining live-event attendance

WWE Nearly Triples 1Q Profit


Shares of Qwest Communications rose more than 5 percent in Friday action amid news that the company has agreed to pay \$250 million to end a federal probe of fraudulent accounting practices employed by former management.

Qwest Shares Rise on Reported Settlement


AP - Booker Stanley ran for a career-high 135 yards on 30 carries, including a 7-yard run for Wisconsin's only touchdown, and the 20th-ranked Badgers rallied for a stormy 9-7 victory over Arizona on Saturday.

No. 20 Wisconsin Holds Off Arizona 9-7 (AP)


The former head of the US Secret Service #39;s forensic lab was acquitted Tuesday on two counts of lying repeatedly on the stand as the gvernment #39;s ink expert at the Martha Stewart trial.

Martha ink expert acquitted


the billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government #39;s plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.

Softbank Protests Bandwidth Allocation


Juan Pablo Montoya was fastest in the first practice session today for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and a young test driver surprisingly came second ahead of Ferrari #39;s top drivers.

Montoya tops Brazilian GP practice times


AP - In just 19 days, the Boston Red Sox have cut the New York Yankees' 10 1/2-game AL East lead to 2 1/2 games.

Red Sox Close Within 2 1/2 Games of Yankees (AP)


The United Nations announced Wednesday that it was expanding its presence in Iraq outside Baghdad to the cities of Erbil in the Kurdish north and Basra in the south

UN to Increase Its Staff in Iraq for Elections


BIRMINGHAM (England) - Furious India captain Sourav Ganguly, himself out for nought, launched a blistering attack on his misfiring batsmen after his team were knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy by bitter rivals Pakistan on Sunday.

Ganguly furious after India #39;s loss


AP - A week before the playoffs begin, the New York Yankees are worried about the health of another starting pitcher. This time, it's Orlando Hernandez.

Yankees' El Duque Has Tired Shoulder (AP)


TOKYO - Typhoon Meari landed on Kyushu on Wednesday morning and was moving northeast in Miyazaki Prefecture at 4 pm, bringing heavy rains and strong wind to southern and western Japan and causing the evacuation of residents and some injuries.

Typhoon strikes Kyushu, injuring 13; 3 missing


Moussa Arafat, a cousin of Yasser Arafat and erstwhile security boss in Gaza, last night escaped unharmed when a car bomb exploded near his convoy in Gaza City.

Moussa Arafat survives blast in Gaza


The International Atomic Energy Agency says there are many open questions on the nature and aims of Iran #39;s nuclear program, which could soon include uranium conversion suitable for the building of atomic bombs.

IAEA Has Questions about Iran #39;s Nuclear Program


Description: Delegates from 160 nations are gathering in Thailand for a meeting on international trade in endangered species. They will discuss new genetic research that makes it easier to trace poached ivory.

DNA Testing May Curb Illegal Ivory Trade


Many cannot easily shop around for the best bargains on their drugs, as other Medicare beneficiaries are supposed to do.

Experts Fear Medicare Won't Work for Nursing Home Patients


NewsFactor - JBoss has released a new version of its open source business process management application, called

JBoss Brings Open Source to BPM (NewsFactor)


Trojan horse that exploits flaw in how Windows handles JPEG images may be low risk, but it's a bad omen.

Security researchers say JPEG virus imminent


During most of last Thursday Yasir Arafat wouldn #39;t hear of leaving his West Bank headquarters for medical treatment abroad. Though he #39;d lost consciousness the day before and couldn

#39;He Believed He Was Everything #39;


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Google fixes Gmail hijacking flaw


New tests show that the blood of Viktor Yushchenko, a Ukrainian presidential candidate, contains the second-highest level of dioxin poisoning ever recorded in a human - more than 6,000 times the normal concentration, according to the expert analyzing the

Blood tests show Ukrainian candidate has 6,000 times more dioxin <b>...</b>


NAJAF, Iraq - U.S. warplanes bombed Najaf's Old City and troops clashed with Shiite militiamen Sunday amid fears a plan to end the standoff could collapse...

U.S. Soldiers, Militiamen Clash in Najaf


The retail sector overall may be reporting a sluggish start to the season, but holiday shoppers are scooping up iPods, DVDs, digital cameras and other tech goods at a brisk pace -- and they

More Web Shopping Is What #39;s in Store


Two years ago, I got an inside look at operations at Lenovo Group, the Chinese computing giant that is expected to form a joint venture with IBM to sell PCs worldwide.

Lenovo-IBM is a tough sell


SEVILLE, Spain - It #39;s been a very satisfying year for US Davis Cup Captain Pat McEnroe #39;s rapidly evolving team. Andy Roddick has been nails at No.

Americans are big underdogs in Spain


Six former Enron and Merrill Lynch executives were accused Tuesday of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam quot; and artificially boost its revenue.

Wall St. on trial over Enron


OPTIMISM that corporate earnings reports may come in better than expected gave US shares a fillip yesterday. But trade was thin as some markets including the bond market were closed for the Columbus Day holiday.

Thin trading keeps renewed optimism in slight check


Symantec has admitted its flagship consumer security application, Norton AntiVirus 2005, has a security vulnerability that allows certain types of malicious script to infect a user #39;s personal computer with a virus.

Symantec plays-down security hole in Norton AntiVirus


MIAMI -- Shaquille O #39;Neal wants to play in Miami #39;s opener today at New Jersey despite a strained left hamstring. O #39;Neal said after yesterday #39;s practice the hamstring felt awkward when he ran.

Shaq may play in Heat opener


The retail chain are after a slice of the lucrative market - worth 25million and growing - dominated by Apple #39;s iTunes. Tesco offer essentially the same service as iTunes for the same price: 79p per song.

DOWNLOAD AND DIRTY


Japanese Princess Sayako would be married next spring with a Tokyo metropolitan government employee, Japanese media reported Sunday.

Japan #39;s princess to marry next year: media


A Red Cross Web site designed to help relatives locate survivors of last week's Indian Ocean tsunami partially crashed last week after being overwhelmed by traffic in its first 24 hours, a spokesman said.

Red Cross tsunami victims' Web site overwhelmed


Golf, rugby, squash, karate and roller sports are in the running for possible inclusion at the 2012 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it notified those five sports #39; governing bodies

Golf, four other sports in running for Olympic inclusion


The Motion Picture Association of America this week started an aggressive legal campaign against the eDonkey, BitTorrent, and DirectConnect file swapping services, filing suit against individuals operating servers for the peer-to-peer file swapping

Hollywood Targets File Swapping Networks


Two men will appear in court today accused of racial public order offences involving Birmingham striker Dwight Yorke. Yorke complained to police that he was taunted with monkey chants and other racist abuse

DWIGHT YORKE RACE TAUNTS: TWO IN COURT


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is ordering foreign oil companies to pay much higher taxes, in a move to tighten state control over his country #39;s vast petroleum resources.

Venezuelan President Increases Taxes on Foreign Oil Companies


Norway #39;s biathlon queen lost more grip on her reign Thursday. The world #39;s top biathlon athletes gathered in Oslo for World Cup competition due to last through the weekend.

Biathlon stars gather at Holmenkollen


Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Denver forward Carmelo Anthony had marijuana charges dropped by the city district attorney Wednesday.

Marijuana charges against Nuggets #39; Anthony dropped


This is not only a story about which cars are most often stolen, but why thieves love certain models. The 2002-03 model Cadillac Escalade EXT, a luxury pickup, and the 2002-03 model Nissan Maxima, a midsize

Friday Edition: Thieves  amp; Cars


Two bills designed to curb the proliferation of Internet  quot;spyware quot; took another step toward law this week with overwhelming approval from the House of Representatives, but supporters said

Spyware Bills Win House Approval


AP - Voter reaction to Wednesday's debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry.

Voters Offer Views on Bush-Kerry Debate (AP)


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  accused far-rightists Sunday of trying to incite civil war over  his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and called  for measures to curb such groups.

Israel's Sharon Accuses Far-Right of Inciting War


roundup Plus: Former Cisco exec joins Red Hat board...Sun lures Siebel to x86 Solaris...Apple issues Mac OS X security update.

Briefly: IBM releases low-cost Unix servers


AP - Mexican federal law enforcement officials were investigating their own Cancun office Wednesday, saying they may be tied to last week's slayings of nine people, including three federal agents.

Mexico Investigates Cancun Slayings (AP)


Midnight came for the Cinderella Dodgers and their magical season ended with the thump of Albert Pujols #39;homer landing in the short seats in left field, breaking a 2-2 tie.

Wait  #39;Till Next Year


Jason Giambi took a curtain call and Esteban Loaiza got the souvenir ball. For a pair of guys struggling since playing in the all-star game, it was a nice time to break out.

Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-3 to stay 4 1-2 games ahead of Boston in <b>...</b>


And every month, another one million people join their ranks. They #39;re the Pod People. Or make that, the iPod People. Now, if you don #39;t know what an iPod is, then you must be over 25, reports Sunday Morning contributor David Pogue.

Invasion Of The (i)Pod People


HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (Ticker) -- What was to be an early-season non-conference matchup has become a huge battle with Bowl Championship Series implications when No.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles


Islamabad, Nov. 1. - Amid strong protests from opposition lawmakers, Pakistans Parliament today approved a Bill allowing President Pervez Musharraf to continue as Pakistans army chief, disregarding

Senate stamp on Pervez post


AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter  Balkenende visited a mosque on Sunday and urged dialogue among  different communities in the Netherlands after a wave of  sectarian attacks in a country once known for its tolerance.

Dutch PM Urges Dialogue After Sectarian Violence


LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices rose on Tuesday as  Hurricane Ivan charged toward the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico,  where energy companies had evacuated thousands of offshore  workers and shut some production.

Oil Climbs as Ivan Approaches U.S.


This image taken by cameras on the US-European spacecraft Cassini on Sunday Oct. 24, 2004, reveals Saturn #39;s moon Titan #39;s bright  quot;continent-sized quot; terrain known as Xanadu.

Cassini Heads Toward Giant Moon on Saturn


Yasser Arafat #39;s French physicians are refusing to discuss his health crisis, leading to rampant speculation about the Palestinian leader #39;s dramatic deterioration.

Arafat health speculation runs wild


Dow Jones  amp; Co., a financial news provider and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, lowered third-quarter guidance on Wednesday, due to declining Journal advertising bookings for September.

Dow Jones Lowers Guidance on Fewer Ads


Gartner analyst Martin Reynolds said Intel, as the market leader, needs to keep  quot;moving people down the path quot; of new technologies.

Intel Intros  #39;Extreme Edition #39; P4 Chip


Instead of genre staples such as lobbing grenades or casting spells, the game asked players to get excited about tasks such as personal hygiene and interior design.

Controlling  #39;The Sims #39;


Israel will allow Yasser Arafat to be buried in the Gaza Strip, the territory occupied by Israeli troops, if the Palestinian President dies.

Israel ensures security during the funeral of the Palestinian <b>...</b>


LONDON : Charlton came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Newcastle at The Valley and maintain their unbeaten home record this season.

Soccer: Battling Charlton keep unbeaten home record


Sprint and Apple have announced a partnership designed to get content providers to connect to PCS Vision subscribers via QuickTime.

Sprint Picks Apple for Content


Computer code that exploits a flaw in the way many Microsoft applications process JPEG images has been published on the Internet and could indicate coming attacks on vulnerable PCs, experts said.

Exploit posted for Microsoft JPEG flaw


Real Madrid will play the last six minutes of their match with Real Sociedad on January 5 after yesterdays encounter was abandoned because of a bomb scare.

Bernabeu Clash To Finish On January 5


WASHINGTON - Consumers lost a little of their enthusiasm for new vehicles in October but spent like mad in a number of other areas, including clothing and gasoline, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Retail sales growth strong


AP - European Union finance ministers gave a cold shoulder Saturday to France's contentious proposal to cut off development funds for EU newcomers unless they agree to stop luring Western companies  #151; and jobs  #151; with low tax rates.

EU Ministers Nix Punishment Proposal (AP)


The leaders of India and Pakistan are heading to the US this week for their first face-to-face meeting. They will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Musharraf to meet Singh at the UN


JOHN Fletcher yesterday claimed Coles Myer #39;s \$616.5 million profit was  quot;the kind of result every CEO actually dreams about quot;.

\$616m for Coles will silence the doubters


BA chief executive Rod Eddington and 11 other directors are visiting Heathrow this weekend to boost morale at the crisis-hit airline.

BA directors rally terminal staff


Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband said on Saturday only fresh elections and an end to military rule could lead to a rapprochement between Bhutto #39;s party and President Pervez Musharraf.

Bhutto #39;s Husband Wants Fresh Election in Pakistan


Wasps coach Warren Gatland has taken a swipe at Sir Clive Woodward #39;s criticism of top flight domestic clubs. Woodward blamed lack of co-operation from Premiership bosses for his decision to quit and singled out Gatland and Bath #39;s John Connolly.

Gatland hits back at Woodward


The agreed merger between two of the UK #39;s biggest commercial radio groups, Capital Radio and GWR, signals an era of change in the radio industry.

Q amp;A: Why UK radio groups want to merge


AP - The Worcester IceCats will move to Peoria, Ill., next season after the sale of the AHL team by the St. Louis Blues is completed.

Blues' AHL Team to Move to Peoria for '05 (AP)


Philip Morris USA will invest \$200 million in the next three years to upgrade its cigarette plant in Cabarrus County, Gov. Mike Easley announced Tuesday.

Philip Morris to invest \$200M in Cabarrus plant


AP - Eli Manning remains the New York Giants' quarterback of the future. For now, the job belongs to Kurt Warner.

Warner Beats Out Manning As Giants Starter (AP)


The boy named by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama praises the Communist Party in his first interview.

China's Panchen Lama hails Party


LONDON (Reuters) - BT Group Plc will buy Infonet Services  Corp for \$965 million in cash, giving Britain's top fixed-line  telecoms company 1,800 multinational corporate clients and an  expanded presence in the United States and Asia.

BT to Buy Infonet for \$965 Million


quot;...the agencys senior management is more concerned with external appearance than rigorous science. quot; -- Dr. Richard Horton, editor, The Lancet.

Reputation of the FDA in shambles after Vioxx scandal; calls for <b>...</b>


It will be labeled a learning experience, but that won #39;t remove any of the sting. Momentum was lost again Wednesday night as the Knicks blew a lead and lost 94-93 to the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden.

Mistakes hinder Knicks in loss


With just 300 meters remaining in the Bob McIntyre Bay State Cross Country Invitational Division 2 race yesterday at Franklin Park, Katharina Eidmann began doubting herself.  quot;I was surprised, quot; said Eidmann, a junior at Winchester.  quot;My plan was to have people pushing me but I kind of pulled away early. When Greta Wicklund came up on me toward the end, ...

Front-runner Eidmann finishes first


Stephen Gallacher clinched his first win on the European Tour after edging out Graeme McDowell on the first play-off hole in the dunhill links Championship.

Gallacher clinches dunhill title


Sony Corp. will begin selling its first high-definition video camcorder in Japan on Oct. 15, and worldwide by the end of the year, the company said in an announcement Tuesday.

Sony unveils HDV camcorder


If you #39;re easily bored on planes, maybe a little blackjack will help pass the time. LONDON (Reuters) - Airline passengers may soon be able to while away the air miles with in-flight gambling if low-cost carrier

In-flight gambling on the way?


IBM said yesterday that it had agreed to pay \$320 million to current and former employees to settle in part a class-action lawsuit over its pension plan in a case that may affect millions

IBM Agrees to Settle Part of Giant Pension Case


BEIJING : Thirty-three workers have been killed in the latest gas explosion at a Chinese coal mine, once again highlighting the appalling safety standards blighting the industry.

Thirty-three dead in latest China mine blast


PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two top stakeholders  in takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., tipped their hands on  Tuesday, with one investment fund saying it will tender its  shares for Oracle Corp.'s \$8.8 billion hostile bid while  another pledged against it.

PeopleSoft Investors Split Votes on Deal


Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. ANTIVIRUS firm Sophos has warned mobile phone users that spammers are using a newly

Trojan horse can spread spam to mobile phones


SFX, one of the top sports representation firms, is in danger of losing agent Arn Tellem and potentially a star-studded NBA and Major League Baseball client list.

A Special Free Agent


QANTAS yesterday shrugged off the exit of its major shareholder, with the stock buoyed by the prospect of more international alliances now that British Airways is off its share registry.

Qantas buoyed by sale


Athens, Ga. (Sports Network) - Danny Ware rushed for 135  yards and three touchdowns in his collegiate debut, as No. 3  Georgia held off Division I-AA Georgia Southern, 48-28, in the  season opener for both schools at Sanford Stadium.

No. 3 Georgia Wins Opener


For the majority of his victory in yesterday #39;s Southern 500, Jimmie Johnson was driving blind. With each trip through a treacherous Turn 3 drenched in unusually blazing sunlight, Johnson #39;s No.

Second win of year at Darlington comes in the last Southern 500


washingtonpost.com - As Hurricane Ivan tears into the heart of the Southeast today after slamming into Alabama's Gulf Coast early this morning, the Internet is playing a key role in keeping the public informed about  the powerful storm.

Digital Eye on Ivan (washingtonpost.com)


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Record oil prices are creating  headwinds for the U.S. economy but do not place its recovery at  risk, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert McTeer said  on Monday.

Oil Troublesome Says a Fed President


Andre Stoltz won the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by one stroke, the first career US PGA Tour victory for the 34-year-old Australian.

Australia #39;s Andre Stoltz Wins First US PGA Event in Las Vegas


When Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs and his staff watch the Baltimore Ravens run the football, they cannot help but recall their great Redskins teams of old.

Gibbs Admires Well-Grounded Ravens Offense


_ Two of three UN workers kidnapped in Afghanistan have called home to say they are OK, officials and relatives said Tuesday, and one hostage said she expected to be released soon.

WWW KOTV.com


AP - Facing a surge of attacks around the globe, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to step up its campaign against terrorism but backed away from authorizing a new list of terrorists that could be subject to sanctions and punishment.

U.N. Panel Steps Up Anti-Terror Campaign (AP)


Iraqi anti occupation rebels broke into Baghdad #39;s Green Zone area and detonated 2 bombs at a market and a cafe Thursday, killing five people, including three American soldiers, the US military said, in a bold attack on the building housing the US and

Blasts rock Baghdads Green Zone, 5 killed


Taking control from the start, the 5-year-old daughter of Distant View turned on the power at the top of the stretch and stretched a one-length lead to six by midstretch, then cruised to a 23/4-length victory in the \$750,000, Grade I Beldame Stakes

Sightseek goes out in smashing style


Advocates of a propulsion idea for spacecraft claim that it would enable a 90-day round trip to Mars.

Plasma beam for 90-day Mars visit


Music file-sharing companies are not legally responsible for the swapping of copyright content through their file-sharing software, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a blow to movie studios and record labels. <FONT face=

Court Ruling Favors Music-Sharing Networks


Goodyear Tire  amp; Rubber Co. (NYSE: GT) expects its third quarter to go from red to black as it posts record sales in this year #39;s third quarter.

Goodyear to post profit


Peyton Manning threw for six touchdowns in less than three quarters and raised his season total to 41 scoring passes, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Detroit Lions 41-9 Thursday.

Manning throws for 6 TDs in Colts #39; romp


AP - Two years ago in December, fewer than 30 U.S. business representatives came to Havana to sign agreements with Cuban officials to export food to the Caribbean island. This week, Cuba expects more than 340 people  #151; primarily producers of American farm goods  #151; to attend the latest round of talks, in which communist officials hope to sign deals worth about  #36;100 million.

Americans to Attend Trade Talks in Cuba (AP)


Oracle Corp. released several high-risk vulnerabilities reported last month in its database software and other products, and urged customers to download and install them.

Oracle releases delayed security patches


Mortgage rates rose this week, although 30-year mortgages were still below the 6 percent level for a fourth week, Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Mortgage Rates Increase


AUBURN, Calif. -- Leta Lindley #39;s Florida home remains in the eye of the hurricane. She has an infant son to coddle and the death of her longtime coach to mourn.

Inkster 1 back after Lindley fires 65


AP - Vijay Singh withdrew Monday from the American Express Championship, wanting to stay home with his family in Florida and cope with the damage left by Hurricane Jeanne.

Hurricane Keeps Singh From Ireland Trip (AP)


Early last summer, OPEC looked as though it had successfully absorbed tremendous shocks to the oil market a strike in Venezuela, ethnic clashes in Nigeria, attacks on foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, a war in Iraq.

OPEC Cartel Faces Dilemma As Oil Prices Fluctuate


Marriott International Inc. (MAR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US hotel operator, on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 45 percent as business travel continued to perk up after three years of stagnation.

Marriott International Profit Rises


Reuters - DreamWorks Animation SKG\Inc.'s initial public offering raised a more-than-expected  #36;812\million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the first IPO by a\major movie studio in seven years.

DreamWorks Animation IPO Raises  #36;812 Mln (Reuters)


England captain David Beckham is relishing the opportunity to face up to some of his former rivals from the English Premier League in an all-British World Cup qualifier against Wales at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Football: England to face Wales in WC qualifier


AP - A Nepalese Sherpa fears his mountain valley will be flooded by melting glacier runoff high in the Himalayas. A Fiji islander frets about rising sea levels, while villagers cope with the destruction of mangrove swamps in India.

'Climate Witnesses' Testify About Warming (AP)


Investor's Business Daily - In an effort to get inside the growing number of advanced mobile phones throughout the world, the company has joined with cell phone maker Nokia   and U.K. software company Symbian to develop processor chips for such high-end smart phones.

Intel Joins Nokia, Symbian To Make Smart Phone Chips (Investor's Business Daily)


AP - If you want to find a needle of information in the seemingly endless haystack that is the Web, just punch a few words into your favorite Internet search engine. But if you want to pull up a file from your PC's hard drive, good luck.

REVIEW: Local PC Search Not Perfect (AP)


A new company thinks it has the answer to the complaints of scientists and engineers looking for high-performance computing (HPC) on the desktop.

New Orion workstation puts cluster in a box


Fans plan to protest at a tribute to Johnny Cash at next week's Republican convention in New York.

Row over 'political' Cash tribute


Reuters - Chess master Bobby Fischer has been\offered a new home in Iceland, but it's not clear if he'll be\able to make the move from Japan, where he is being detained.

Iceland Offers Ex-Chess Champ Fischer Residency (Reuters)


Everything starts, again, with Shaq, Kobe and Phil. They didn #39;t win either of the last two NBA titles. They were dismissed from the Finals by the Pistons in June.

In the NBA, Shaq and Kobe Are Still the Show


AP - A 29-year-old Maryland man was charged with theft after calling NFL players Donovan McNabb, Darrell Green and Warren Sapp and convincing them to wire him money.

Man Accused of Scamming NFL Players (AP)


After the terror bombing of two airliners in Russia, the Kremlin tries to face up to a new Chechen tactic

The Black Widows' Revenge


DC United has captured its fourth Major League Soccer championship, with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards. United allowed the Wizards an early goal, before scoring three times in

DC United Wins Major League Soccer Championship


United Airlines told its unions that it wanted to terminate its four pension plans and seek additional wage and benefit concessions.

United Seeks an Additional \$2 Billion in Cost Cuts


Federation rules that judges #39; mistake cost S. Korea #39;s Yang a victory, but Hamm gets to keep medal. ATHENS, Greece - Paul Hamm was erroneously awarded the gold medal in the men #39;s all-around Wednesday night because

This gold tarnished


Cameroon's Francoise Mbango Etone pips Greece's Hrysopiyi Devetzi to triple jump gold.

Mbango breaks Greek hearts


GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Ryan Longwell's 23-yard field goal gave Green Bay a 16-13 win over the Detroit Lions yesterday and lifted the Packers (8-5) into first place in the NFC North by a game over Minnesota.

Longwell gives Packers boost


AN earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit western Japan this morning, just hours after another strong quake rocked the area.

Earthquakes rattle western Japan


Nine Marines were killed yesterday and nine injured when their convoy was hit by a car bomber in the deadliest attack on US troops in Iraq since May.

9 MARINES SLAIN


Americans and Freedom


As the flu vaccine shortage hits home and long lines queue around the supermarket, a handful of states and the nation's capital are threatening doctors and nurses with fines or even jail if they give flu shots to healthy, low-risk people.

Fines and Jail Used to Enforce Flu Shot Rules


Nextel Cup regular Matt Kenseth held off an emotional Kyle Busch in a two-lap sprint to the finish, winning the Busch race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Kenseth holds off Kyle Busch to win Aaron #39;s 312


Jenson Button has admitted he made a mistake in his attempts to leave BAR and engineer a move to drive for BMW Williams next year.

Button: I was wrong to seek Williams move


Moscow. (Interfax) - The start price for common shares in Yukos production subsidiary OAO Yuganskneftegaz at auction may be the same as the debt owed by Yukos, a source familiar with a draft agreement between

Yuganskneftegaz start price may equal Yukos debt


King Oyo of Uganda celebrated the ninth anniversary of his coronation last month. But at 12, he just wants to be a kid.

For His Royal Playfulness, Goats, Sheep, but Nary a Toy


LONDON, September 20 (newratings.com) - Russian oil giant, OAO Yukos Oil Company (YUSA.FSE), has partly suspended its rail shipments to China, leading to increased supply disruption risks in the global oil market.

Yukos partly suspends oil exports to China


In a surprise reversal, the Chilean army on Friday for the first time assumed institutional responsibility for widespread human rights violations during the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet.

Chilean Army Admits Pinochet-Era Abuses


SEATTLE - The Alaska Air Group has a marketing agreement with Delta Air Lines that will give passengers a wider choice of destinations.

Marketing agreement between Delta, Alaska airlines


AP - Goats nibble on rotting vegetables, barefoot children scavenge through garbage and women in black robes scuttle over slivers of pavement to avoid raw sewage floating down the street. As U.S. soldiers pass by, the bustle continues uninterrupted.

U.S. Sees Sadr City As Model for Fallujah (AP)


When Donald Trump writes his next book, he #39;ll have plenty of expertise in how to write Chapter 11. Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts, the company that controls the real estate mogul #39;s casinos, said Thursday that

Chapter 11 now a sure bet for Trump casinos


The Washington Redskins once again were ranked as the most valuable team in the NFL, surpassing \$1 billion, the first American sports franchise to do so.

Redskins' Value Exceeds \$1 Billion


An express train ran into a jeep in southern India on Wednesday, killing five people, a day after two passenger trains collided head-on in the north of the country.

At Least Five Dead in Another India Train Accident


TOKYO (Reuters) - Three Japanese ministers paid homage at a  controversial shrine for war dead Sunday, the 59th anniversary  of Japan's World War II surrender, a move that drew anger from  Asian neighbors.

Japan Ministers Pay Homage at Shrine for War Dead


quot;You have a guy like Ray Lewis, who, I mean, I thought pretty much he was my friend. I mean, this is a guy, you know, double-murder case, he could have been in jail.

Owens #39; comments weren #39;t necessary


p2pnet.net News:- It isn #39;t much, but it #39;s all there is - for the corporate e-music community anyway. Real world music lovers swap and share music online in their billions - quite literally - as they wait for

MSN music vs iTunes


An overwhelming majority of NHL players who expressed their opinion in a poll said they would not support a salary cap even if it meant saving a season that was supposed to have started Oct. 13.

NHL players still oppose salary cap


Microsoft chairman Bill Gates speaks at a meeting part of the  quot;Futurshow 3004 quot; technology fair, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004.

Bill Gates Gets 4 Million E-Mails a Day


His game hasnt tapered off at all coming off his MVP performance in the NBA Finals. After three games, he averaged 20 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds and was leading

Billups excited to be going back to Denver


Staff Sgt Ivan Frederick, 38, admitted eight charges of humiliating and abusing the inmates at Abu Ghraib jail in Baghdad. In one incident he punched a prisoner so hard in the chest that he needed resuscitation.

SGT GETS 8YRS FOR BEATINGS


The ballroom at Mandalay Bay was decorated late Saturday night for an elaborate post-fight conference where Vitali Klitschko was to celebrate his eighth-round technical knockout over Danny Williams.

KING #39;S IDEA: A TOURNAMENT


AP - Some Estonians will be able to vote online next year, as Tallinn plans trials with electronic voting software that is the first step toward a nationwide e-voting system, officials said Friday.

Estonia to Run Tests on 'E-Voting' System (AP)


HELSINKI: Internet security experts warned last Tuesday of a new virulent e-mail worm particularly successful in infecting computers as it is disguised as a multilingual electronic Christmas card.

Fa-la-la: Decking your PC with an Xmas virus


Lowe's reported a 17.9 percent increase in net income during its second quarter, but results missed Wall Street expectations.

Lowe's Reports Increase in Second-Quarter Net Income


Some California officials are proposing that the state get out of the pension business and give state and municipal workers a 401(k) plan instead.

Some Officials Seeking Shift From Pensions


The salvage vessel Anglian Prince began towing HMCS Chicoutimi, which has more than 50 Canadian sailors on board, after waiting for improved weather.

Submarine rescue gets under way


LONDON (AFP) -- British airline magnate Richard Branson announced a hugely ambitious plan for the world's first commercial space flights, saying he would send

Billionaire Branson Unveils Space Tourism Plans


Moving to end a political crisis with its government coalition partner, Hungary #39;s Socialist Party has announced that Prime Minister Medgyessy is no longer head of the government and that it plans to nominate his replacement next week.

Hungary Crisis Deepens as Prime Minister Quits


MADRID (Reuters) - Top seed Tim Henman finally won a match  at the Madrid Masters Wednesday, producing a classy display to  beat Spain's Albert Costa 6-4, 6-2, and reach the third round.

Henman Makes It Third Time Lucky in Madrid


(National-NBC) Nov. 15, 2004 - A new government initiative will put radio antennas on the labels of some of the most counterfeited drugs in the world.

Gov #39;t initiative lets drug companies track meds with embedded <b>...</b>


LONDON - The Beagle 2 space probe failed to land safely on Mars because the British government tried to fund the mission  quot;on the cheap, quot; a parliamentary committee has charged.

Late funds hampered Beagle mission to Mars: MPs


NEW YORK, September 27 (newratings.com) - Time Warner Inc (TWX.NYS) has reached an agreement with Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) that allows Comcast to reduce its interest in Time Warner Cable.

Time Warner signs deal to allow Comcast reduce stake in cable unit


WOBURN, England (Reuters) - Briton Graeme McDowell,  Australian Nick O'Hern and Spain's Jose Manuel Lara shared the  Heritage first round lead Thursday as four members of Europe's  victorious Ryder Cup team returned to action.

Ryder Cup Quartet Trail McDowell, O'Hern, Lara


Both major candidates for president want the country to be less dependent on foreign oil. But whoever is elected will face many of the same challenges that defeated

Candidates Preach Oil Independence to Unconverted Public