Rachel Parnes, who lives near Albany, N.Y., calls her mother in Natick almost daily, instead of weekly, because the price is so cheap. Kevin Clougherty of Chelmsford has friends in England on his speed-dial list. And Raj Sathyaraj of Hudson estimates he's saving \$150 a month on calls to India and Australia since moving from AT amp;T to Vonage Internet phone ...

Is this call for you?


Users of Nokia's 7610 smart phone and possibly other phones running Symbian's Series 60 software should be aware of a new Trojan program on the Internet.

Skulls Trojan attacks Symbian mobile phones


SPACE.com - NASA's Mars \rover Opportunity nbsp;will back its \way out of a nbsp;crater it has spent four months exploring after reaching terrain nbsp;that appears \too treacherous to tread. nbsp;

Opportunity Rover to Pack Up and Leave Crater (SPACE.com)


Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, on the first leg of a hastily-arranged tour of countries devastated by the tsunami, said Monday he would focus on assessing the progress of the relief effort and trying to inspire aid workers and survivors. Powell also said he did not anticipate announcing an increase in the \$350 million in reconstruction assistance pledged by the United States.

Powell to Focus on Evaluation, Inspiration


America Online Inc. has decided not to fully support Microsoft's Sender ID spam-fighting plan citing intellectual property concerns from the Internet Engineering Task Force and the open-source community.

AOL backs away from Microsoft antispam plan


Analysis Prospects bright in the Wi-Fi arena

802.11a comes out fighting


Three foreign UN workers held hostage in Afghanistan were freed unharmed Tuesday, almost four weeks after they were abducted at gunpoint on the streets of the capital Kabul, the United Nations said.

Three UN Hostages Freed in Afghanistan


AUGUST 30, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Windows XP Service Pack 2 is now making its way onto computers. This major update is a step forward for a company that has had an abysmal record on security, and we should be happy for that much.

Microsoft Security #39;s Weak Link


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices reached a record \$50 a  barrel on Monday as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for  worries about supply in an already tight worldwide energy  market.

U.S. Oil Hits \$50 on Nigeria Supply Fears


Reuters - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest\has admitted that he regrets charging into the stands to fight\Detroit Pistons fans last Friday, sparking an ugly brawl that\led to his suspension for the rest of the season.

Artest Expresses Regret Over Brawl with Detroit Fans (Reuters)


Russian President Vladimir Putin expects that the administrative problems in the formation of the European Commission, the EU #39;s supreme executive body, will be solved sooner or later, and Russia and the EU will continue active co-operation.

President Putin hopes to continue co-operation with EU


Contrary to messages from the music industry, not all file sharing rips off artists. Weed, a peer-to-peer file sharing program, provides a way for people to share music and pay artists. By Katie Dean.

File Sharing Growing Like a Weed


Reuters - Google Inc., on the last leg of its\race to sell shares to the public, is facing more rivals, large\and small, trying to unseat it as the Web's most popular search\destination.

Google IPO Is Small Hurdle Vs Growing Competition (Reuters)


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian oil group YUKOS has filed for  bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court in an attempt to stop  Russia's government from auctioning off its main production  unit on Dec. 19, it said on Wednesday.

YUKOS Seeks U.S. Bankruptcy Protection


(Sports Network) - The Washington Wizards lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 122-113, on Sunday at the MCI Center. Antawn Jamison netted 23 points and grabbed nine boards for the Wizards, who have dropped four of their last five contests.

Washington Wizards Team Report - November 15


com October 14, 2004, 8:58 AM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.

IBM, Cisco aim to protect networks


Stuttgart suffered a surprise defeat at struggling neighbour Freiburg in the Bundesliga while Schalke won again, this time over Mainz.

Ailton breaks goal drought


Security technologist Bruce Schneier explains that while cryptography is one of the most basic tools of computer security, it barely existed as an academic discipline 30 years ago.

Saluting the data encryption legacy


US Airways asked a bankruptcy court yesterday to throw out contracts covering passenger service agents, flight attendants, mechanics and other workers and replace them with less-expensive ones.

US Air Asks Court to End Labor Contracts


DUBLIN (Reuters) - A Lufthansa plane heading to the United  States from Germany made an unscheduled landing in Ireland on  Friday after the airline received a call saying there was a  suspect device on board, Dublin airport authority said.

U.S.-Bound German Plane Lands in Dublin After Alert


MUMBAI: DHL has agreed to pay \$125 million for a majority stake in Indian courier firm Blue Dart Express, sparking a rally in its rivals on hopes of consolidation in India #39;s fragmented courier industry.

DHL buys control of Blue Dart


AP - In a last-minute flurry of accusations before their final debate, John Kerry tried to tie President Bush to record oil prices while the president charged that his Democratic opponent has totally misunderstood the war on terror.

Bush, Kerry Trade Charges Before Debate (AP)


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices extended record-setting highs  close to \$52 a barrel for U.S. crude on Wednesday, fueled by  the impact of Hurricane Ivan on U.S. winter inventories.

Oil Closes Near \$52 on Winter Fuel Fears


ENGLAND coach Steve McClaren hopes he has not handed Wales the World Cup blueprint to curb the threat of Wayne Rooney. McClaren #39;s Middlesbrough manfully threw up the barricades at Old Trafford yesterday as

McClaren: I hope I haven #39;t helped Wales in World Cup


You know who you are. The ones who choose the right path. The ones who perform at a competitive disadvantage. The ones who refuse to alter your bodies with performance-enhancing drugs.

End the steroid guilt by (players) association


AFP - Australia's foreign minister will pay a rare visit to North Korea this week for talks on its nuclear programme after creating a stir here by warning a North Korean missile would be able to hit Sydney.

Australian FM to visit North Korea for talks on nuclear crisis (AFP)


Launched in 2001, Genesis spent more than two years gathering samples of solar wind -- which normally doesn #39;t reach Earth #39;s surface.

The end of Genesis


AP - Singapore said Wednesday that it has suspended the import of all poultry and poultry products from neighboring Malaysia after avian influenza was discovered at a farm there.

Singapore Suspends Some Poultry Imports (AP)


KATHMANDU : Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has expressed his support for Nepal #39;s fight against terrorism, Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat said.

Pakistan vows to back Nepal in fight against terrorism


Editor #39;s Note: Published on page A1 of the Oct. 12, 2004 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. POLICE yesterday filed multiple murder charges against six suspected

SuperFerry 14 bombing solved, says Arroyo


SYDNEY: Australia #39;s dominant telecommunications firm, Telstra, has unveiled details of a 750 million dollar (532 million US) off-market share buy-back as part of a three-year, 4.5 billion dollar capital management program.

Australia #39;s Telstra announces details of A\$750 million share <b>...</b>


DENVER (Reuters) - The young woman who accused basketball  star Kobe Bryant of rape must disclose her identity in her  civil case against him, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

Judge: Kobe Bryant Accuser's Name to Be Disclosed


Eric Barkas City Editor SHAREHOLDERS in the pay-TV company BSkyB have cleared the way for Rupert Murdoch #39;s News Corp to increase its stake.

BSkyB #39;s go-ahead to share buyback


Tim Salmon said on Wednesday that he will undergo season-ending surgeries on his ailing left shoulder and left knee, but the veteran wouldn #39;t call it a career just yet.

Salmon opts for surgeries


AP - There is a good chance that the colorful carp you won at the county fair or picked up at the local pet shop came from Pool Fisheries, which sits in the middle of an Arkansas field in Lonoke County, the self-proclaimed baitfish capital of the world where more than 6 billion minnows and goldfish are bred each year.

Arkansas Farm Produces Most U.S. Goldfish (AP)


Watch out, cable. Reddy Kilowatt can now invade your turf as the FCC on Thursday approved regulations that allow power companies to provide broadband services.

FCC switches on broadband delivery


US music firms take legal action against 754 computer users alleged to illegally swap music online.

US music firms sue 'web pirates'


AP - A prominent Internet safety organization and leading computer-maker Dell Inc. launched a campaign Friday to help consumers fend off

Group, Dell Launch Anti-Spyware Campaign (AP)


Reuters - Qatari Energy Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah\said on Tuesday that  #36;30 a barrel was a fair price for oil -- a\level nearly  #36;20 below U.S. crude futures.

Qatar Sees  #36;30 as Fair Price for Oil (Reuters)


AP - Marko Jaric had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 101-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Clippers Pop Raptors 101-89 (AP)


America has regained bragging rights to the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer, after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. IBM Corp.

Getting back in the game


The race to collect the Ansari X Prize has all the makings of a good television reality show. But the competition to win the \$10 million prize is also drumming up renewed interest in space flight at a time

Space race sparks new interest


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Microsoft said Thursday that its fiscal first-quarter net income rose 11 percent from a year earlier as client software sales, server revenue and Xbox sales all rose.

Microsoft Q1 profit reaches \$2.9 billion


Iran has not diverted declared nuclear materials for weapons but concern remains, the UN watchdog says.

UN probe backs Iran nuclear claim


Can Serena and Venus Williams, who missed the 2003 Open with injuries, re-emerge as the best in the women #39;s game? Venus hasn #39;t won a major in three years, Serena in 14 months.

Agassi tries to work major magic at age 34


Shares in Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd shot up 3.4 per cent on Tuesday after it announced a management restructure of its European operations.

QBE shares lift on Europe merger move


South African Ernie Els is poised to turn around a disappointing season and win his first World Golf Championship title after he shot a third round four-under 68 at Mount Juliet.

Confident Els keen for win


Like most Alabama fans, injured quarterback Brodie Croyle will sweat out tonight #39;s LSU game at home. If, somehow, the Crimson Tide can knock off the 17th-ranked Tigers, Croyle

Bama offense faces tough test


MOSUL, Iraq, Aug 27 - A car bomb exploded near a US military convoy in the Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday, wounding at least 10 civilians, police and hospital officials said.

Car Bomb Explodes Near US Convoy in Mosul


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fannie Mae's regulator told Congress  on Wednesday his office was considering seeking management  changes at the mortgage finance company after finding pervasive  accounting irregularities.

Regulator Says Fannie Mae Execs May Need to Go


Guillermo Canas on Saturday cruised past the only other seeded player remaining in the Heineken Open draw when he routed Jiri Novak to reach the final.

CANAS CRUISES INTO FINAL


IBM Corp. Monday introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective.

IBM makes available monthly security report


PASADENA - Progress is gauged differently around college football, and in the case of UCLA, it goes something like this: At no time during a season-opening loss to Oklahoma State yesterday did the Bruins call for a pass and run a reverse.

Dorrell #39;s positive spin remains off kilter


Taiwan

Chen vows to press for UN bid under title of


Pilots for Northwest Airlines Corp. said Thursday negotiators have agreed to \$265 million in concessions. As part of the tentative agreement, Northwest managers agreed to \$35 million in concessions of their own.

Update 2: Northwest Airlines, Pilots Reach Deal


Friday #39;s defusing of the three-week military standoff in Najaf has the disappointing result that Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and his militia survive to fight another battle, threatening US military forces and the fledgling Iraqi government.

Najaf: A Victory for Politics


US forces launched a fresh assault on Shi #39;ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque at the center of a two-week siege ran into difficulties.

US Launches Fresh Assault on Sadr Forces in Najaf


Reuters - A leading pro-Taliban Sunni Muslim\cleric and an associate were shot dead in southern Pakistan on\Saturday, the latest attack in religious violence that has\already killed more than 70 people this month.

Pro-Taliban Clerics Killed in Pakistan's Karachi (Reuters)


BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. warplanes pounded the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, where residents were marking the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday, a day after city leaders suspended peace talks and rejected the Iraqi government's demands to turn over terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi...

U.S. Pounds Fallujah As Ramadan Begins


Rashad McCants scores 27 points and North Carolina rides a sharp first half to a 94-81 victory over Tennessee in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational.

UNC Stops Tennessee


AP - Results of recent polls on the presidential race. Listed above each set of results is the name of the organization that conducted the poll, the dates, the number interviewed, whether they were adults, registered voters (RV) or likely voters (LV) and the margin of error (MoE). Results might not total 100 percent because of rounding.

Recent Polls on the Presidential Race (AP)


Even Barry Bonds can #39;t belt home runs if he doesn #39;t get any pitches to hit. The Giants #39; left-handed slugger remained stuck on 696 for the second consecutive evening

Rockies keep Bonds stuck at 696


HBOS, THE Halifax and Bank of Scotland group that is considering whether to make a bid for Abbey National, yesterday reacted furiously to a statement from Mario Monti

HBOS fury as EU backs Santander #39;s Abbey bid


President Alvaro Uribe pledged Thursday not to extradite the country's top right-wing paramilitary leader to the United States to face drug trafficking charges provided he ceases all illegal activities and stays in peace talks.

Colombia Won't Extradite Top Warlord


Russian President Vladimir Putrin has made an unannounced trip to Chechnya to honor the memory of the assassinated leader of the restive southern republic, one week before a scheduled vote to replace him.

Russian President Visits Chechnya


A British policeman was sentenced to two and a half years on Monday for passing on information to a Saudi Arabian embassy officer in London for money.

UK policeman jailed for spying for Saudi diplomat


BOSTON - Mark Bellhorn singled in two runs in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, snapping a three-game losing streak.

2-run single by Bellhorn lifts Boston


An obscure amendment attached to an appropriations bill could throw a wrench into presidential candidate John Kerry's plans to fund embryonic stem cell research. By Kristen Philipkoski.

Dickey Around With Stem Cells


Halifax says price of average home fell 1.1 per cent last month. Bank not expected to act until next year. By Philip Thornton, Economics Correspondent.

House price slide puts rates on hold


LOS ANGELES - Rodney Dangerfield, the bug-eyed comic whose self-deprecating one-liners brought him stardom in clubs, television and movies and made his lament

Comic Rodney Dangerfield Dies at Age 82


Twenty-one years after Roger Clemens pitched the Texas Longhorns into the College World Series, he is back in Texas preparing to pull another string.

Astros Turn to Clemens With Series on the Line


AP - Chris Chelios grabbed his red helmet, listened to some last-minute instructions, and then hit the ice  #151; running.

Chris Chelios Goes Bobsledding in Lockout (AP)


FREEPORT, Bahamas -- At the back of the steel warehouse, pharmacists in lab coats are fetching bottles of prescription drugs from dimly lit shelves. They bear labels in French, Spanish, and Italian. Some come from New Zealand, 8,225 miles away.

Drugs from anywhere


US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has introduced a low-cost Internet access device that could cost just a few hundred dollars, aimed at first-time technology users in the developing world.

AMD Introduces Low-Cost Net Access Device in India


AP - Turkey will push to improve its democracy and human rights record regardless of whether European Union leaders decide in December to begin membership talks with Ankara, the government said Monday.

Turkey Pushes Ahead With Improvements (AP)


All the major Web portals seem to be rushing delivery on one product this holiday: desktop search software. Microsoft plans to introduce a test version of its desktop search application in the coming days, meeting its stated deadline by a nose.

Search companies vye for the desktop


German authorities on Friday detained a Syrian-born German businessman who is wanted by Spain for allegedly supporting the al-Qaeda terrorist network.

Al-Qaeda suspect detained in Germany


Oil giant Shell swept aside nearly 100 years of history today when it unveiled plans to merge its UK and Dutch parent companies. Shell said scrapping its twin-board structure

Shell Pleases City with Anglo-Dutch Merger


KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running  mate for Saturday's historic presidential poll escaped unhurt  on Wednesday when a bomb set off by Taliban guerrillas narrowly  missed his car as he headed for an election meeting.

Afghan Leader's Running Mate Survives Taliban Attack


Captain Darren Lockyer and goalkicker Craig Fitzgibbon have been ruled out of Australia #39;s Tri Nations rugby league Test against Great Britain this weekend.

Lockyer, Fitzgibbon ruled out


A senior UN official has warned that no solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be found without international involvement.

Mid-East  #39;drifting towards chaos #39;


The N.F.L. settled its Sunday afternoon packages with Fox and CBS through the 2011 season, but left its prime-time and cable packages unresolved.

Sunday Won't Be Only Ticket in N.F.L.'s New TV Deal


As we head down the stretch of the season, the significance of each game will be amplified. While it is difficult to envision any team looking past an opponent at this juncture of the season

Cornhuskers must stop Peterson


An arrest warrant has been issued for two-time world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., who failed to appear at a trial in which he is accused of kicking a bouncer at a bar.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. misses trial; arrest warrant issued


The UN General Assembly has given Secretary-General Kofi Annan a symbolic show of support in the face of calls by some US lawmakers for his resignation.

UN General Assembly welcomes Annan #39;s call for reform


AFP - Utah Jazz point guard Raul Lopez, a Spaniard who has missed the past two months while battling torn right knee ligaments, was activated by the National Basketball Association club.

NBA Jazz activate Spanish guard Lopez (AFP)


Reuters - An Islamic militant group said it had\beheaded a Turkish contractor and his Iraqi translator in Iraq\for working with U.S. forces there, Al Jazeera television\reported on Monday.

Iraq Militants Behead Turk, Iraqi -Jazeera TV (Reuters)


Penn State starting quarterback Zack Mills may not play Saturday against Ohio State because of the lingering effects of a concussion.

Roundup: Penn State QB Mills may miss OSU game


Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley and Los Angeles Times reporter Jason Reid, who engaged in a clubhouse altercation after Wednesday #39;s workout, met before Game 2 on Thursday night.

Notes: Bradley incident in the past


Would you trade Vince Carter for Ray Allen? If everyone got \$10 every time a Carter-for-Allen trade rumour surfaced, we all would be living in Beverly Hills.

Allen-Vince intertwined


Reuters - Denver Broncos veteran defensive\tackle Luther Elliss is listed as out for Sunday's game at New\Orleans with a calf injury.

Broncos DT Elliss to Miss Sunday's Game (Reuters)


DreamWorks Animation SKG on Tuesday set its planned initial public offering of stock at 29 million common shares at an estimated price of \$23 to \$25 per share.

DreamWorks sets IPO at 29M shares, \$23-\$25 per share


Another possible step toward cooperation in space between the United States and China is now on the calendar. The head of the Chinese National Space Agency will travel to Washington

China #39;s space chief coming to US


BOSTON At the First Baptist Church here, a few blocks from Fenway Park at the corner of Commonwealth and Clarendon, the subject for this Sunday #39;s service is:  quot;Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Baseball: Yankees add page to long Red Sox tale of misery


A BRITISH soldier was killed and another seriously injured in clashes with Iraqi rebel gunmen in Basra yesterday.

Squaddie Is Killed In Gun Battle


There #39;s an amusing story moving over the Associated Press wire this morning about a Corvallis, Ore., man whose new TV set surprised everyone by emitting an international distress signal that was picked up by satellite, sending emergency responders rushing

#39;Help! #39; cried the TV


(Sports Network) - Johan Santana is unbeaten (14-0) in 16 starts since the All- Star break and has an amazing ERA of 1.13 in that span.

SportsNetwork Game Preview


A gas explosion at a coal mine in the northern Shanxi Province killed 28 miners and 5 rescuers, the government said on Friday. In the latest in a series of such

33 Dead in Chinese Mine


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's interim government will declare  a nationwide arms amnesty next week, but insists the city of  Falluja must turn in foreign militants or face assault,  National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said Monday.

Iraq to Widen Arms Amnesty, Bring Falluja to Heel


Faced with concerns from IT professionals, Microsoft Corp. gave users more time to prepare for Windows XP Service Pack 2 by doubling the time a special registry key will prevent PCs from automatically downloading and installing the mammoth update.

Microsoft offers more time to test XP Service Pack 2


Adobe Systems Inc., and Yahoo! today announced a partnership aimed at providing access to Yahoo! Search through Adobe Reader and a co-branded toolbar featuring Adobe Services.

News: Search News - Yahoo Partners With Adobe


United Online Inc., one of the country #39;s largest Internet service providers, Monday said it agreed to buy Classmates Online Inc.

Update 2: United Online to Buy Classmates Online


In the age old battle between open source and closed source operating systems and applications, can either of them really be considered more secure than the other?

Columnists: Open Source Versus Closed Source Security


Reuters - Orders for long-lasting U.S. durable\goods slipped unexpectedly in August as civilian aircraft\demand plunged, but beat forecasts once transportation was\stripped out, government data showed on Friday.

Durable Goods Fall as Aircraft Orders Off (Reuters)


AP - When U.S. captain Hal Sutton sent Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson out as his lead pair in the Ryder Cup, he didn't even want to think about what would happen if they got beat.

Sportsview: Sutton Gets Ryder Cup Bill (AP)


Delonte West was in uniform last night at the FleetCenter, after the Celtics activated the rookie point guard for the first time this season and placed forward Justin Reed (left hip pointer) back on the injured list. Although not fully recovered from the fractured right thumb he suffered the day before the season opener, West felt good enough to play.

Given chance, West a contributing factor


While Republican organizations took a bow this week, Democratic groups deflected questions about their efficacy and argued that the race provided valuable experience for future victories.

Advocacy Groups Reflect on Their Role in the Election


Experts say the move could lead to suits against the U.S. or private companies.

Eskimos Seek to Recast Global Warming as a Rights Issue


Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to purchase all of its airwave licenses for \$3 billion.

Verizon to Buy NextWave Licenses for \$3 Billion


AP - Tokyo stocks fell Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened against the yen and oil prices began to rebound.

Tokyo Stocks Close Down (AP)


Shares of Sharper Image (SHRP:Nasdaq - news - research) were under pressure Friday after the company unexpectedly predicted it will lose money in its third quarter and was downgraded by JP Morgan.

Dim Reality at Sharper Image


ATHENS (Reuters) - The U.S. men's basketball team salvaged  some pride Saturday, beating Lithuania 104-96 to take the  Olympic bronze medal.

U.S. Men's Basketball Team Takes Bronze Medal


AP - President Bush offered no criticism Saturday of Pakistan's role in the still-unsuccessful hunt for al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, even though Pakistan's army is pulling back from the region where the terrorist mastermind is believed hiding.

Bush Mum on Pakistan's Bin Laden Efforts (AP)


Jason White (right) congratulates USC quarterback Matt Leinart (left) moments after the announcement of Leinart as the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner.

Peterson, White finish 2-3 in Heisman race


Alan Shearer tonight claimed Newcastles first goal in the 2-1 win over Southampton at St Marys even though it had been credited as a David Prutton own goal.

My Goal, Claims Shearer


Gary Megson dug himself into one almighty hole by announcing his decision to leave at the end of the season, it #39;s a strategy that never works whether it comes from the manager himself or the boardroom.

Why Mego had to go


SAMARRA, Iraq - Bloodied by weeks of suicide bombings and assassinations, Iraqi security forces emerged Sunday to patrol Samarra after a morale-boosting victory in this Sunni Triangle city, and U.S. commanders praised their performance...

Samarra Victory Encourages Iraqi Forces


AP - The Washington Redskins signed Ola Kimrin on Saturday to replace injured kicker John Hall.

Redskins Sign Kicker for Bears Game (AP)


Jason Giambi and Kevin Brown were linked earlier this season because they both contracted an intestinal parasite, and now they #39;re linked for a different reason.

Kevin, Jason on roster?


Virgin Music Download Service Aims to Bite Apple, MSN, Yahoo\\On Monday Virgin launched a digital music download service which is expected to challenge Napster, iTunes, MSN Music Store, and Yahoo as the first digital music download service with two big brother backing it up, the Virgin Music Store Chain and ...


A jump in job growth helped Wall Street inch higher last week, though Intel #39;s lowered revenue expectations kept gains to a minimum.

Local Stocks


The United States edged past world champions Germany in a dramatic 2-1 victory to seal their place in the women #39;s football final.

US women into final


Manpower Inc. (MAN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s second-largest staffing company, on Tuesday said third-quarter earnings nearly doubled on stronger currency

Manpower Results Push Up Staffing Stocks


As desperately hungry flood victims wander the streets of Gonaives searching for help, tons of food aid is piling up in a warehouse guarded by UN peacekeepers.

Security problems keeping food from hungry Haiti flood victims


A second strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the open-ended Richter scale hit western Japan on Sunday evening, just hours after the region was rocked by a similarly intense quake, public broadcaster NHK said.

Second Strong Quake Hits West Japan, Tsunami Warning


The United Arab Emirates appointed Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its president Wednesday, hours after burying his father in a funeral that attracted thousands of mourners and nine heads of state to this desert nation on the Arabian Peninsula.

Leaders Attend UAE President #39;s Funeral


AP - A Serb boycott of Kosovo's second general election confirmed lingering divisions in the U.N.-run province, and partial results from a monitoring group indicated that the political landscape will likely remain unchanged.

Serb Boycott Confirms Kosovo Still Divided (AP)


The Wi-Fi Alliance appears to have lost patience with vendors who it feels have been jumping the gun by launching wireless products using standards that have not been ratified by the Alliance.

Pre-certified 802.11n vendors risk red card


A committee has recommended that scientists be allowed to manipulate a gene in the smallpox virus for the first time to speed up discovery of drugs effective against the virus.

W.H.O. Panel Backs Gene Manipulation in Smallpox Virus


Billy Reay, the winningest coach in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks, has died after a struggle with cancer. He was 86, the Arlington Heights, Ill.

Billy Reay, former Blackhawks coach, dies


Brunei was laying out a lavish table Friday for 5,000 high-powered guests to celebrate the marriage of its crown prince to a half-Swiss teenage commoner, in the biggest wedding that Asia has seen this year.

Brunei #39;s sultan hosts royalty at lavish wedding banquet? (updated <b>...</b>


TORONTO (CP) - Magna International Inc. has made a bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private. The big auto components maker said Monday it has made separate proposals to the boards

Magna to take auto parts subsidiaries Intier, Decoma and Tesma <b>...</b>


Canadian Press - MONTREAL (CP) - The United States under George W. Bush has lost its moral leadership and disrespected allies including Canada, ex-Democratic candidate Howard Dean said Tuesday.

U.S. lost moral leadership under George W. Bush, says ex-candidate Dean (Canadian Press)


A Dutch court blocks the extradition to Turkey of a Kurdish woman said to be a top militant leader.

Dutch court bars Kurd extradition


In NEW YORK item, please read headline as ...UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide Forwarding... instead of ...UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide for cash,debt... (Clarifies that UPS buying just a unit, not whole of Menlo Worldwide).

CORRECTED - UPS buys CNF #39;s Menlo Worldwide Forwarding


Al Jazeera television said on Thursday an Iraqi group had killed an Italian hostage who appeared in video footage aired by the Arabic channel.

Jazeera Says Iraq Militants Killed Italian Hostage


LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd. today reported that mass production at its sixth generation thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) plant in Gumi, South Korea, began last month.

Philips Begins Mass Production of Sixth-Gen TFT-LCDs


Clorox Co. said late Wednesday that it will exchange shares in a subsidiary for Henkel KGaA #39;s 29 percent stake in the Oakland consumer products giant.

Clorox will give up Soft Scrub, Combat in deal with largest <b>...</b>


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's world record holder Paula  Radcliffe won the women's New York marathon Sunday in an  unofficial two hours 23 minutes seven seconds.

Radcliffe Wins Women's New York Marathon


Voice-over-IP software maker Skype starting today will include the beta of its Skype API (Application Program Interface) with its Skype for Windows product.

Skype lures developers with software giveaway


POLISH hostage Teresa Borcz-Halifa emerged over the weekend saying her captors in Iraq had treated her well, but refusing to explain how she came to be free.

Hostage freed, husband grieves


With drums pounding and a brass band playing, Andy Roddick and his US teammates were reduced to silence yesterday in the Davis Cup final.

Spain sweeps opening singles from US in Davis Cup final


Ever wonder why Google News has been in beta for three years? Possibly because it hasn't figured out a way to make money without enraging publishers who spend fortunes to actually gather the news. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg.

Google News: Beta Not Make Money


FRENCH Open champion Anastasia Myskina pulled Russia back to 1-1 against defending champions France in the Federation Cup final after Nathalie Dechy upset US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6 7-6 8-6.

Sports Round-up: Myskina gets Russians on track after early shock


The Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell, withdraws hundreds of workers from oil facilities in Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta.

Shell pulls staff from oil region


Paul A. Samuelson, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, is dissenting from conventional wisdom on the benefits of globalization.

An Elder Challenges Outsourcing's Orthodoxy


Arsene Wenger has called on the FA to look again at Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s controversial challenge on Ashley Cole at Old Trafford yesterday, which BBC pundit Alan Hansen labelled  quot;a disgrace quot;.

Wenger fury at  #39;cheating #39; star


Apple Computer this week launched a voluntary worldwide 15-inch PowerBook G4 battery exchange program to deal with 28,000 potentially faulty units.

Apple Recalls PowerBook Batteries


Amnesty International is concerned about the deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situation as a result of the Israeli army incursion in the Jabaliya refugee camp and surrounding areas in the northern Gaza Strip (including sectors in the

Israel/Occupied Territories: Excessive use of force


Jeff Suppan pitches seven strong innings and Albert Pujols drives in four runs to eliminate the Dodgers from the postseason with a 6-2 win on Sunday.

Cardinals Take Series


Conor MedSystems Inc., a maker of drug-coated coronary stents, on Wednesday filed to sell \$70 million worth of common shares in its initial public offering, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission statement.

Stent Maker Conor Files to Go Public


This is the 10th game, after all, and their start had nothing to do with their 101-94 victory over the Raptors in Toronto last night at Air Canada Centre.

Late surge lifts Sonics


You expect fans to lose interest whenever billionaires battle millionaires for a larger slice of the economic pie, but not to the extent being seen in the dogfight between the NHL and its players over a new collective bargaining agreement.

Almost nobody has a dog in this fight


HERAT, Afghanistan -- All evening, crowds of followers came and went through the vast, manicured gardens of ''emir sahib, quot; Ismail Khan. The women sat in a circle, weeping and waiting for their snowy-bearded leader to emerge. The men sat in long, quiet rows under a huge arbor of grapevines.

Unseated Afghan governor looks to future


The leader of Zimbabwe #39;s largest opposition party was acquitted of treason charges Friday by a High Court in Harare. The judge said their was not enough credible evidence to convict the politician, Morgan Tsvangirai.

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Acquitted of Treason Charges


TOKYO - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) and Nvidia Corp. revealed that they have been collaborating for about two years to develop the graphics engine for SCEI #39;s next-generation game machine powered

Sony, Nvidia make PlayStation collaboration official


AP - Hundreds of Kremlin critics gathered Sunday on Constitution Day to denounce what they call a retreat from democracy as President Vladimir Putin signed a bill scrapping gubernatorial elections.

Rights Activists Denounce Putin's Reforms (AP)


Rogers Communications Inc. credited surging earnings at its fast-growth wireless unit and foreign exchange gains for the cable, media and telecom group #39;s third-quarter return to profit Tuesday.

Wireless helps fuel Rogers Communications profit


TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 0.24 percent at  the open on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped  exporters, though trade was slow as investors awaited key  domestic economic data and earnings reports from companies such  as Rohm Co.

Nikkei Opens Firmer on Exporters


Reuters - IBM , the world's biggest\computer maker, has regained its position at the head of the\Top 500 list of supercomputer installations, dislodging rival

IBM Retakes Top Supercomputer Rank as NEC Slips (Reuters)


AP - Thanks to John Kerry's concession speech, Ohio's election workers don't exactly have the eyes of the nation on them, but their job of checking and counting the state's provisional ballots is as difficult and time-consuming as ever.

Ohio Still Counting Provisional Ballots (AP)


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

Court Deals Blow to Anti-Piracy Efforts


AP - Despite progress, many

Pope Urges Greater Christian Harmony (AP)


British airline magnate Richard Branson announces a hugely ambitious plan for the world #39;s first commercial space flights, saying he will send  quot;thousands quot; of fee-paying astronauts into orbit in the next five years.

British tycoon plans for commercial space flights


BOSTON (AP) -- The layoffs are a result of Bank America #39;s merger with FleetBoston Financial Corporation.

Bank Of America Announced Layoffs


BEIJING - North Korea has denied reports that portraits of leader Kim Jong Il have been disappearing from public places in the capital, Pyongyang.

Kim portraits still in place, North Korea says


Sony Computer Entertainment Inc and Nvidia have announced they are working together on the GPU for SCEI #39;s next generation entertainment device.

Nvidia to power next Sony console


AP - The chief European Union negotiator at a United Nations conference on climate change said new talks under consideration could allow countries to expand the ways they meet reductions in greenhouse gases mandated by the Kyoto Protocol.

EU Seeks More Talks on Kyoto Protocol (AP)


WASHINGTON Oct. 1, 2004 - The Bush administration, struggling to show progress in attacking this country #39;s soaring trade deficits, won a commitment Friday from China that it would move  quot;firmly and steadily quot; to a flexible, market-based currency.

China to Move Toward Flexible Currency


Geico Corp. yesterday urged a federal judge in Alexandria to issue an injunction prohibiting Internet giant Google Inc. from selling ads based on searches using the Washington insurance giant #39;s

Geico Wants To Restrict Google Ads


Doing some news catch up and came across this interesting item from InfoWorld last week: Google helps promote Windows XP. It #39;s about how Microsoft #39;s Partner Pack For Windows is promoting the Google Deskbar.

Microsoft Help Promotes Google Web Search


AFP - India has successfully tested a naval version of its Prithvi-III nuclear-capable medium range ballistic missile, defence sources say.

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile (AFP)


When Michigan quarterback Matt Gutierrez talks about the formula that his alma mater, De La Salle High School, has used to win a startling 151 games in a row, he talks meat and potatoes.

knows what it takes


In a ruling that could have implications for increasingly popular VoIP services, the FCC ruled today that a VoIP service from Vonage Holdings is not subject to the public utility regulations of individual states.

FCC frees VoIP service from state regulations


The Coca-Cola Company is lowering its long-term earning and sales targets. In a statement today (11 November), the company added that continued weak performance in certain key markets was expected in 2005 as operational issues are addressed.

US: Coke lowers earnings and sales expectations


Reuters - Pfizer Inc. on Friday said its popular\Celebrex arthritis drug more than doubled the risk of heart\attack in a large cancer-prevention trial, a setback that comes\just weeks after Merck   Co. recalled its similar Vioxx drug\due to heart safety risks.

Pfizer's Celebrex Lifts Heart Attack Risk in Trial (Reuters)


AP - John Thomson had a successful stint in the bullpen before Thursday's game and is on track to start for the Braves on Saturday in Game 3 of the division series against Houston.

Thomson Set to Start Game 3 for Braves (AP)


Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc.

Google Plans Desktop Search Tool for Apple PCs


Macromedia has launched Flex Builder, a development tool for its Flex application-development platform. The new tool will help speed creation of rich Internet applications, including visual data

Macromedia Launches Flex Builder Tool


AP - The space station's newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA's help.

Space Station Astronaut to Vote From Orbit (AP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF=

Before-the-Bell: Wal-Mart Edges Lower


Aside from Steve Finley, no Dodgers position starter had postseason experience before Tuesday. By comparison, every member of the Cardinals #39; starting lineup came into the series having played in October.

Tracy hopes club can take advantage of opportunities


DETROIT (Reuters) - Protests from seven safety groups  prompted General Motors Corp. to pull a television ad that  shows a young boy driving a Corvette sports car so recklessly  that it goes airborne, officials of the automaker said on  Wednesday.

GM Pulls 'Jack Flash' Corvette Ad


AP - Peyton Manning threw two touchdown passes and the Indianapolis Colts built a 14-6 halftime lead over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

Colts Lead Vikings 14-6 at Halftime (AP)


AP - A new report from the now-defunct Sept. 11 commission details the lax controls on immigration and customs that the hijackers exploited to carry out their plot.

9/11 Commission Details Lax U.S. Controls (AP)


Tokyo stocks edged higher Wednesday in cautious trading amid continued aftershocks from an earthquake that rocked northern Japan and news of a Japanese citizen kidnapped in Iraq.

Update 5: Tokyo Stocks End Higher, US Dollar Lower


Virgin Electronics announced Tuesday its own portable digital music player weighing less than the Apple iPod mini with an additional 1 gigabyte of storage space.

Virgin Unveils Super-Small MP3 Player; Goes After iPod mini


HOUSTON - From the start, Game 5 of the National League Championship Series was unlike any of the previous four. But in the end, it was decided by another home run, this one from Houston #39;s Jeff Kent with

Houston now in control


Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed suggestions the club are actively searching for a new coach to fill the position currently held by Mariano Garcia Remon.

PEREZ DENIES SPECULATION


Iraq #39;s footballers beat Australia 1-0 Saturday to reach the semifinals of the Olympic men #39;s tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their violence-racked country.

Olympic Soccer: Euphoric Iraq Reaches Semifinals


In the final days of Ramadan, a Muslim reporter grapples with the double standard for female pilgrims.

Waging 'inner jihad' on an empty stomach


roundup Plus: Newspaper sites take up paid search ads...Microsoft IPTV to woo Swiss test group...Sony speeds up Memory Stick cards...Real touts one week, 1 million songs.

Briefly: WS-I tackles Web services attachments


In a rough year for semi stocks, Advanced Micro Devices has thrived. Is there more room to run? NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Tech stocks have had a nice year-end rally but that hasn #39;t been enough to pull the chip sector out of the red.

AMD: Feeling chipper


LIVERPOOL, Aug 29 (SW) - Everton and England striker Wayne Rooney has said he is  quot;disappointed quot; with the way his club and their fans have responded to his transfer request.

Wayne rooney disappointed in Everton


Romanians started to cast ballots in a second-round run-off vote on Sunday to elect a new president for a five-year term. About 17,560 polling stations across the country

Voting starts in Romanian presidential run-off


The Africa Commissions motto is to find out means to develop Africa and explain the cause of continents poor growth in the past.

BLAIR CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT OF AFRICA


PUL-I-CHARKI, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Hundreds of  Pakistanis who fought alongside the Taliban against U.S-led  forces after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States  were released from an Afghan jail Sunday after nearly three  years as prisoners of war.

Freedom at Last for Pakistanis Who Aided Taliban


Nvidia will supply the graphics chip for the successor to the PlayStation 2 being developed by Sony, the companies announced. The deal also gives Sony the right to use the chip in its digital consumer products, according to the companies.

Nvidia to supply PlayStation 3 graphics chip


Srinagar, Nov 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the country was proud of the Border Security Force #39;s (BSF) performance in the Kashmir valley.

PM visited injured BSF cosntables in base hospital.


BILLERICA -- General Electric Co.'s  quot;sensing quot; business is setting up its world headquarters in Billerica, as it consolidates three area plants into one.

Waltham jobs moving to Billerica


IBM plans to acquire content-management software maker Venetica, the 18th acquisition that Big Blue #39;s Software Group has made since 2001.

IBM grabs content management company


AP - Jonathan Mwanza was once a powerful man in this rural town  #151; a county councilor and lifetime member of Kenya's former ruling party. His hefty build spoke of wealth and authority. That was before he contracted HIV. Without access to anti-AIDS drugs, he wasted away  #151; stripped of his weight, his job, his community standing.

Africans With HIV Seek Herbal Remedies (AP)


AP - Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle hugged President Bush from one end of South Dakota to the other this summer. In his own campaign commercials.

Kerry Association Hurting Some Democrats (AP)


Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardner could be on his way out if Malcolm Glazer #39;s takeover bid is successful. The Observer says Glazer he is likely to oust Gardner and install his son Joel as chairman at Old Trafford.

Glazer may dump Man Utd chairman Gardner


Singingfish.com is fine-tuning its image with the launch today of a revamped multimedia search engine on its Web site that specializes in finding audio and video content.

E-Commerce Times


September saw the lowest number of new mortgage approvals in the UK since August 2000, official figures show.

New mortgages hit four-year low


GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - A Moscow-backed policeman was  set to become rebel Chechnya's new president in a fraught  election Sunday marked by a bomb blast in which only the  attacker was killed.

Kremlin Man Heads for Win in Tense Chechnya Poll


Samsung today officially launched their new Korean market 5 megapixel cameraphone, the SCH-S250. Of course we told you about the 5MP camera part already, but there is another surprise in there, too.

Samsung #39;s 5MP SCH-S250


Ministry of Culture recently demanded the various cultural departments across the country to ban a kind of computer named Premier Manager 2005, or Soccer Manager 2005.

Ministry of Culture bans Premier Manager 2005


Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced 10 security advisories, seven of them critical, urging consumers to patch 21 new flaws in its software products.

More Holes in The Window


NEW YORK, October 12 (newratings.com) - World crude oil prices continued their upward rally today above \$54 per barrel, rising to new record high levels for the sixth consecutive day.

Oil price at new record of above \$54 pb; Brent crosses \$51 pb


The International Cricket Council (ICC) is demanding to know from the Zimbabwe government why a number of British journalists have been refused entry to cover England #39;s one-day series.

Report: ICC demands explanation from Zimbabwe govt


AP - Maryland students are celebrating the return of a popular program scrapped by the state last year that lets schools raise terrapin hatchlings and release them into their native habitat.

Md. Revives Turtle Program for Students (AP)


The US economy continued to grow in the early fall despite being buffeted by rising energy costs and hurricanes, the Federal Reserve said yesterday, providing its last snapshot of business conditions before Election Day.

Hurricanes fail to dampen economy


Good to be back. We assure you: no mention of the Terrell Owens-Randy Moss rivalry or shameless plug from Jim Belushi here. The Blog spent a few days in Cincinnati last week, where it checked in on the surging Cubs.

Cubs have Prior, Wood refreshed for postseason run


Intel #39;s Chief Technology Officer, Pat Gelsinger, implied that the Internet needs upgrading, and his company is ready to assist.

Intel hopes to help build Internet of the Future


Archaeologists in South Carolina announced radiocarbon dates suggesting that people made tools near the Savannah River about 50,000 years ago.

Evidence Hints at Earlier Humans in Americas


Try telling Arsenal the Premiership is a marathon not a sprint. The champions have come out of the blocks at an extraordinary pace, racking up nine goals in two games and

Wenger #39;s dashing Musketeers cut Middlesbrough to pieces


International Internet networking giant Cisco Systems, Inc. agreed Monday to acquire Herzliya-based P-Cube, Inc. for approximately \$200 million in cash and options.

Cisco buys P-Cube for \$200m.


Officials of the United States textile industry said that they would petition to block the expected flood of Chinese imports.

Textile Industry to Request Limits on Chinese Goods


LONDON (Reuters) - The compact disc has at least another  five years as the most popular music format before online  downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on  Tuesday.

CDs to Dominate for Years Over Net Downloads-Study


Islamabad, Nov 25 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today expressed satisfaction on what he called positive interactions with the Indian leadership in New Delhi and hoped the dialogue process would continue to move forward.

Pakistan PM satisfied over his New Delhi visit


Suns managing owner Robert Sarver keeps finding out just how much Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo knows about basketball. Before the season, when Phoenix was a borderline playoff team at best to many, Colangelo

Searing Suns torch Cavs


Analysts say OPEC could cut of oil production quota on Fridays meeting if US oil prices keep sliding. LONDON - Oil prices rebounded Monday after falling sharply last week on receding supply worries, buoyed

Oil prices rebound on OPEC, Nigeria jitters


Mark Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet, discusses the world of digital television.

Personal Tech: HDTV


HE may never have started a competitive match for the Dragons, but Luke Charteris was at ease on the international stage last night.

Lighthouse Luke shines out brightly


Dan Agronow, vice president of technology at The Weather Channel Interactive Inc., answers readers' questions about new job opportunities and skills development.

Ask a Premier 100 IT Leader: Dan Agronow


TEHRAN : Iran rejected European demands that it halt all uranium enrichment activities and described a proposal aimed at ending Tehran #39;s nuclear standoff with the international community as  quot;unbalanced.

Iran rejects European demands over nuclear standoff


This week the Online Publishers Association (OPA) announced the results of its latest Generational Media Study, designed to provide a detailed view of the 18 to 34 year-old media consumer.

OPA Generational Media Study Yields Interesting Results


A website detailing the inner workings of leading tobacco firm British American Tobacco has been set up.

Site on tobacco giant launched


LONDON - A new report on Gulf War illness urges the British government to acknowledge that Gulf War syndrome is real and calls for compensation for veterans who became ill following service in the 1991 conflict.

Gulf War Syndrome Acknowledgment Urged


The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular #39;s \$41 billion dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless , provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states.

DoJ Approves Cingular, AT amp;T Acquisition


AP - Motorola Inc. is acquiring MeshNetworks Inc., developer of a technology that makes it easy to set up and expand wireless networks, in a deal expected to help the world's No. 2 cell phone maker win more government business.

Motorola Acquires MeshNetworks (AP)


Graeme Souness #39;s honeymoon period as Newcastle manager continued in the Middle East last night, Alan Shearer helping himself to a hat-trick and Patrick Kluivert scoring twice as

Shearer and Kluivert help themselves


Sniffer rescue dogs trained to find explosives or earthquake survivors buried in rubble may soon have some competition -- rats. The rodents can crawl into the tiniest spaces and have a strong sense of smell.

New Way to Help Find Quake Survivors -Sniffer Rats


NEW YORK (Reuters) - John Olerud sunk his former team by  recording a two-run single in the eighth inning to drive in the  go-ahead runs which earned the New York Yankees a 6-4 win over  the host Seattle Mariners in the American League Saturday.

AL Wrap: Olerud Cheers Yankees by Sinking Ex-Team


The Mozilla Foundation announced the release version of its new email client, Thunderbird today. Roughly a month after the Mozilla Foundation made history by launching the first mass market open source browser

Thunderbird Leaves the Nest


Reuters - Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad\Allawi said Tuesday

Iraq PM Blames U.S.-Led Forces' 'Neglect' for Massacre (Reuters)


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Canada's police chiefs propose a surcharge of about 25 cents on monthly telephone and Internet bills to cover the cost of tapping into the communications of terrorists and other criminals.

Police push for surveillance fee on customers' phone, Internet bills (Canadian Press)


After spending most of the spring and fall preseason trying to stem talk of a quarterback controversy, LSU coach Nick Saban braced himself for questions about the Tigers #39; signal-callers Saturday night.

Randall, Russell complement each other in Tigers #39; win


Reuters - Two Chinese engineers working at a\hydro-electric project in Pakistan were kidnapped by tribesmen\on Saturday in a region where security forces have been hunting\militants linked to al Qaeda, officials said.

Two Chinese Engineers Kidnapped in Pakistan (Reuters)


At the end of training camp, when Giants coach Tom Coughlin named Kurt Warner the starting quarterback, he credited the open competition at the position for helping the progress of Warner and No.

Giants: Warner set in his ways


KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The toll from Sunday's car  bomb blast in Kabul rose Monday with different accounts from  Western security forces and Afghan officials suggesting as many  as a dozen people may have been killed.

Kabul Bomb Death Toll Rises, Up to 12 Believed Dead


ABUJA (AFP) - Nigeria braced for a nationwide strike as the country #39;s top union leader emerged from secret police custody determined to pursue labour #39;s opposition to President Olusegun Obasanjo #39;s economic reforms.

Nigeria braces for strike as union leader released by secret <b>...</b>


STUART, Fla. - Hurricane Jeanne blasted ashore in Florida with drenching rains and 120 mph wind, tearing off rooftops, hurling debris through the air and sending huge waves crashing into buildings Sunday as it hit the same area battered by Frances three weeks ago...

Jeanne Drenches Fla., Batters Buildings


A Romanian man #39;s had a reply from the country #39;s state phone company 28 years after asking them to install a phone. Gheorghe Titianu from the northern town of Suceava said he was delighted when he saw the letter. However, the letter was simply ...

Phone company replies to man 28 years later


Reuters - Google Inc., the Web search engine, on\Wednesday slashed the price range on its eagerly awaited\initial public offering to between  #36;85 and  #36;95 per share from\ #36;108 to  #36;135 per share.

Google Slashes IPO Price Range (Reuters)


KUWAIT CITY : Japan #39;s Senior Vice Foreign Minister Shuzen Tanigawa arrived in Kuwait to supervise arrangements for the repatriation of the body of Japanese tourist Shosei Koda who was beheaded by militants in Iraq.

Japanese official arrives in Kuwait to repatriate Koda #39;s body


Enterprises face dual 2005 deadlines relating to RFID and supply-chain data synchronization. Those that haven #39;t moved forward with a product-information-management strategy will be under-prepared to realize RFID #39;s value.

RFID Deadlines Intensify Need To Manage Product Information


Bank customers may soon be able to check their balances on mobile phone screens in an initiative from the Link cash machine network and Morse.

Mobile cashpoints coming soon


Imagine turning on your mobile phone to watch breaking news or an entertainment program. The idea could soon become reality following an announcement last week that five of the world #39;s largest mobile phone

Phone Makers Turn On Mobile TV


Lawmakers are talking about rewriting the eight-year-old landmark law governing the nation's telephone, cable and media businesses.

8-Year-Old Basic Law May Be Outdated Already


RAMALLAH - The Palestinians are hoping to hold elections across the occupied territories in spring next year, the head of the central electoral commission Ali Jarbawi said Saturday.

Palestinians aiming for polls in spring next year: organisers


Eighteen year-old Hajara Ibrahim waits at the court waiting room while a police officers stands guard in Dass, 40 km (25 miles) south of the state capital Bauchi Nigeria, Wednesday Oct. 27, 2004.

Nigerian Woman Appeals Stoning Sentence


Defender Antonio de la Torre will celebrate his 27th birthday Thursday as a member of the Rapids. Where he #39;ll celebrate next year is anyone #39;s guess.

Defender one of six available in expansion draft


MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- In the lobby of Alien Technology, giant statues of Robbie the Robot and Klaatu from  quot;The Day the Earth Stood Still quot; stand guard over the reception area. Hanging on one doorway leading to the inner sanctum is a sign that reads:  quot;Area 52. Restricted Area. Secret Research Facility. quot;

Alien aims to multiply and thrive


As Boeing Co gears up for its all-new 7E7 airliner, arch rival Airbus may already be putting 7E7 orders and supplier cost-sharing

Boeing 7E7 Faces Trouble from Talk of Airbus Rival


After 22 years of experimentation, the maker of the nation #39;s first self-contained artificial heart yesterday asked the federal government for permission to begin

Artificial heart maker seeking OK to sell device


While the Red Sox celebrated their first World Series title in 86 years, Jorge Posada was on the beach in Puerto Rico, staying away from the television.

Posada OK with signing Pedro


AP - Former head coaches David Cutcliffe, Bill Lewis and Rick Minter joined the staff of new Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis on Monday night.

Notre Dame Coach Hires Assistants (AP)


Three former BEA Systems executives who left earlier this year have resurfaced as founders of a Seattle start-up that plans to begin integrating and supporting a variety of open source server software next year.

Former BEA executives launch open source company


Chief among the trade disputes on the table will be a disagreement over the United States' 27 percent duty on Canadian softwood lumber.

Simmering Trade Disputes Will Greet Bush in Canada


Asda, a unit of Wal-Mart, has overtaken Marks   Spencer as Britains biggest clothing retailer, industry figures showed.

Wal-Mart Unit Passes Rival in Britain


PARIS (AFP) -- A comet or asteroid smashed into modern-day Germany some 2,200 years ago, unleashing energy equivalent to thousands of atomic bombs, scientists revealed.     The 1.1-kilometre (0.7-mile) diameter rock wacked into southeastern Bavaria, leaving an

Comet Smashed Into Southern Germany In 200 BC


Reuters - Cosmetics manufacturer Estee Lauder\Cos. Inc. (EL.N) on Tuesday said quarterly net income jumped 51\percent, bolstered by new product sales and an improving U.S.\retail market.

Estee Lauder Profit Up, Shares Down (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Brothers Joey and Stephen  Graham scored 16 points apiece and No. 5 Oklahoma State used a  strong second half performance to beat fourth-ranked Syracuse  74-60 in the second game of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison  Square Garden.

College Basketball: Oklahoma State Beats Syracuse


Kashmir's leading separatist political group said it would meet Thursday to discuss plans to resume peace talks with the Indian government, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reaffirmed his desire for peace through dialogue.

Kashmiri Separatists to Consider Indian Offer of Peace Talks


PBS has signed a deal to broadcast  quot;Make Way for Noddy, quot; the British cartoon series based on the classic children #39;s books by Enid Blyton.

PBS Rides Off with  #39;Noddy #39; Deal


An international team of astronomers has succeeded in solving the 100 year-old mystery about the origin of the cosmic rays by producing the first ever image of an astronomical object using high energy gamma rays.

Mystery behind the origin of cosmic rays unravelled


Jacques Kallis hit his first Test century against India as South Africa reached 227 for five on the first day of the second and final Test yesterday.

Kallis defies India


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar edged lower against most  currencies on Tuesday after a government report showing  increased capital flows into the United States did little to  soothe worries over the country's large external imbalances.

Dollar Mostly Down After Early Gain


NewsFactor - Long-time rivals PalmOne (Nasdaq: PALM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) have announced a licensing agreement that will enable the next generation of PalmOne's Treo smartphones to work directly with Microsoft's Exchange 2003 e-mail system.

PalmOne in Microsoft E-Mail Pact (NewsFactor)


Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' star guard, got everything he wanted. Isn't that what everyone said last summer?

The Collapse of Kobe


AP - The Chicago White Sox agreed to a  #36;9.75 million, three-year deal with infielder Juan Uribe on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

White Sox Sign Infielder Juan Uribe (AP)


LONDON, England -- The brother of British hostage Ken Bigley has said he believes the captive is now in the hands of a more moderate group in Iraq.

UK hostage  #39;in hands of new group #39;


AP - Folks dropping money in Salvation Army kettles at Wal-Mart stores can make their money go twice as far. The world's largest retailer announced Thursday it would match up to  #36;1 million in donations.

Wal-Mart to Match Kettle Donations (AP)


Reuters - Baltimore Ravens star running\back Jamal Lewis was not in the court room for his arraignment\on Friday, but pleaded not guilty through his lawyers on drug\charges.

Ravens' Running Back Lewis Pleads Not Guilty (Reuters)


Reuters - The only man ever brought to trial\for the 1986 murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme died\on Wednesday, leaving the case an enduring mystery after almost\20 years.

Former Suspect in Swedish PM Murder Mystery Dies (Reuters)


Bangalore - Parthiv Patel and Irfan Pathan put on 60 for the seventh wicket to prop up India on the third morning of the first Test against Australia here on Friday.

Patel, Pathan defy Australia


Reuters - Procrastinating monkeys were turned\into workaholics using a gene treatment to block a key brain\compound, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.

Gene Blocker Turns Monkeys Into Workaholics - Study (Reuters)


Hackers have posted thousands of messages advertising pictures of David Beckham, supposedly in a compromising position. What inquisitive users actually get is the Hackarmy trojan horse -- a

Fake David Beckham Pictures Launch Trojan Horse Virus


Reuters - The Internet is only in\its early adolescence with a raft of improvements on the\horizon, and the venture capitalists who helped fund the early\boom are opening their wallets again, technology industry\leaders said on Monday.

Web Still in Early Days, Tech Leaders Say (Reuters)


THE UN special envoy to Sudan said yesterday that Khartoum had made  quot;hardly any progress quot; in responding to Security Council demands on Darfur.

UN finds lack of progress over Darfur


An investigative judge has questioned former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet for half an hour to decide whether to indict him in one of hundreds of human rights cases stemming from his 1973-1990 rule.

PINOCHET QUESTIONED


Last race: Jeremy Mayfield won his first race in more than four years and advanced to the championship chase by taking the Chevrolet 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Upcoming auto races


Reuters - Oil prices deepened this week's 8\percent rout on Friday, edging nearer  #36;50 a barrel as China's\surprise interest rate rise stirred concerns over demand growth\from the world's second largest energy user.

Oil Extends  #36;5 Rout, Uneasy Over China (Reuters)


BOSTONMicrosoft Corp. announced Tuesday an early beta of a new rich client for its Live Communications Server product designed to unite instant messaging with telephony and video, and to embed such technologies in other applications.

Microsoft Adds Voice, Video to IM Client


The US Supreme Court, siding with the financial services industry, tightened the limits on damages consumers can get from companies that violate the federal Truth in Lending Act.

Truth in Lending #39; Damages Limited by Top US Court (Update1)


Spanish soccer fans woke to welcome headlines Friday as all four of their teams made it through the first round of the UEFA Cup. Zaragoza beat Sigma Olomouc of the Czech Republic; Athletic de

UEFA Cup: All four Spanish teams come through first round


WOBURN, England : Sweden #39;s Henrik Stenson won his first European Tour title for three years when he clinched a four-shot victory in The Heritage tournament.

Golf: Stenson ends three-year wait for title


Citigroup Inc. shares had their biggest one-day drop in 18 months after Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. cut its rating on the stock because Japanese regulators shut the bank #39;s Tokyo-based private banking unit.

Citigroup Tumbles as Merrill Cuts Rating on Japan (Update2)


Microsoft said it plans to offer tools based on Giant #39;s technology that will help protect Windows PCs from spyware and other deceptive software.

Microsoft splashes cash on anti-spyware firm


both mental and physical -re taking a toll on the Penn State offense. Coach Joe Paterno said on Tuesday that starting quarterback Zack Mills sustained a concussion on

Paterno is still searching for answers


Fewer people are living in extreme poverty in the East Asia-Pacific region, the World Bank said Tuesday.

East Asia poverty levels at low


In a speech at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel senior vice president Pat Gelsinger said that by outfitting the Internet with an overlay network of computational services made up of computing

Intel Suggests Overlay To Boost Internet Performance


NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Strong blasts were heard in the  besieged city of Najaf early Sunday as U.S. military planes  unleashed cannon and howitzer fire and a heavy firefight  erupted.

Blasts Shake Najaf as U.S. Planes Attack Rebels


The number of U.S. Internet telephony subscribers is expected to surge to 1 million by the end of 2004.

VoIP picks up momentum


Jonny Hurst, Britain's soccer chant laureate, does not have as high a profile as the nation's poet laureate, but their responsibilities are vaguely similar.

The Poetry of 'Gimme an A! Gimme an S! Gimme a T!'


Delta Air Lines #39; decision to reduce fares out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is good news for the region, but the key will be whether the airline is committed to sustaining the reasonable rates.

Delta fare plan now seems fair


The world #39;s largest mobile phone manufacturer and Europe #39;s largest wireless operator have launched an initiative to simplify Java standards for mobile devices in a move aimed

Nokia, Vodafone push for mobile Java standards


Arsene Wenger stopped short of declaring Arsenal back to their best but the Gunners boss does believe his side are on the road to recovery ahead of Sunday #39;s Premiership summit meeting with Chelsea.

Gunners ease past Rosenborg


NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Stocks rebounded moderately Friday as a government report showed that higher oil prices aren #39;t reducing retail sales.

Stocks Up on Retail Sales, Greenspan Talk


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average was down 0.19  percent by mid-morning on Tuesday, the first trading day of  2005, as investors grabbed profits in Mizuho Financial Group  and other major banks that had made strong gains late last  year.

Japanese Stocks Lower as Banks Retreat


Google Inc.'s third-quarter profit more than doubled, reflecting a continued surge in the online advertising distributed by its Internet-leading search engine.

Google Earnings Report Shows Ad Boost


Crude oil rose to a record \$49.74 a barrel in New York amid concern rebel attacks in Nigeria will reduce production and US refiners will struggle to replenish supplies disrupted by Hurricane Ivan.

NY Crude Oil Rises to Record \$49.74 on Nigerian Supply Threat


The graphics chip company recaptures the high-end segment and quadruples profits.

NVIDIA Is Vindicated


The United Nations says there has been some progress in improving sexual health and combating poverty around the world, but more funds are needed to meet goals the international community set 10 years ago.

UN Reports Mixed Progress in Fight for Sexual Health


Reuters - Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono\was sworn in as Indonesia's sixth president on Wednesday after\sweeping to power by vowing faster job growth, a war on\corruption and tough punishment for terrorists. A\solemn-looking Yudhoyono took the oath of office inside a\cavernous hall at parliament in front of the very legislators\many expect will challenge the big popular mandate he won in\Indonesia's first direct presidential election last month.

Indonesian Ex-General Sworn in as President (Reuters)


(09/03/04) The Lions closed out their exhibition season with a 20-17 win over Buffalo Thursday at Ford Field. The victory came at a price.

Lions run over Bills


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Boston Celtics returned Tom Gugliotta to the injured list Wednesday, this time with a sprained right ankle.

Celtics put Gugliotta on injured list


Google Inc. locates almost anything on the Web within seconds, but finding the brainy engineers who program the company's lightning-quick search engine takes more time - and a quirky bit of ingenuity.

Google Working to Recruit Brainy Elite


SEATTLE -- For years, it has been all about Tim Duncan and the revolving door of the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio #39;s depth now allows them to win, even when up-and-comer Tony Parker can #39;t get the job done.

Weekend in Review: Spurs know how, why they were built


Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, who faces 16 charges including the incitement of racial hatred, was denied bail by a judge at the Old Bailey, London #39;s central criminal court.

Cleric Abu Hamza Al-Masri Denied Bail at London #39;s Old Bailey


US oil prices hit fresh record levels after Norwegian ship owners threaten to cut off supplies from the world's third biggest exporter.

Oil prices at high on Norway fear


Champ Car World Champion Paul Tracy has shaken off a terrible practice session to qualify fastest for the Gold Coast Indy. Tracy hit a tire barrier towards the end of the opening 15-minute practice session, damaging his nosecone.

Tracy claims Indy pole


England #39;s controversial tour to Zimbabwe next month looks certain to go ahead after the official inquiry into racism within their cricket found no evidence when it was presented to the International Cricket Council today.

NO WAY OUT FOR ENGLAND


ERNIE ELS was as good as his word. On Friday, when he led the American Express Championship by two strokes after 36 holes, he said it was time he rededicated himself to golf after being overshadowed by Vijay Singh.

Els, Bjorn shake off demons


The Cassini spacecraft has begun to beam close-up images of Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan to Earth. Cassini reached the point of closest approach, about 2,000 kilometres, Tuesday morning and transmitted to NASA #39;s deep-space network antenna in Madrid, Spain.

Cassini Probes Saturn #39;s Moon


On Wednesday, Karzai issued a decree ordering a traditional Eid prisoner amnesty but a presidential official insisted the order did not cover the prisoners the militants want freed.

Asia ; Afghan UN Kidnappers Await Release of 26 Taliban


Many United Airlines employees face a dimmer career outlook after learning the airline proposes wage cuts, job cuts and pension terminations to help pare \$2 billion from annual costs.

Airline seeking big concessions


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SportsTicker) - Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Hugh Douglas admitted he was in a  quot;funk quot; last season and vowed to make amends in 2004.

Tired of waiting for production, Jags cut Douglas


Uganda's security forces routinely torture suspects, the Human Rights Commission says in its annual report.

Torture 'widespread' in Uganda


Juergen Klinsmann has made it clear since taking over as Germany coach that he wants to run the team his own way, and not everybody likes it.

Klinsmann #39;s style irritates German FA officials


US university Penn State has advised its 80,000 students to ditch Internet Explorer, citing that browser #39;s well-reported security vulnerabilities.

US university tells 80,000 to  #39;ditch IE #39;


LONDON (Reuters) - A medical product used to treat both  male hair loss and prostate problems has been added to the list  of banned drugs for athletes.

New Substances Added to WADA's Banned Drugs List


Target the abusers of legal weapons We can all share the outrage, expressed by columnist Steve Bailey (''Summer Sizzler, quot; Aug. 11), at the killings in the city's poor neighborhoods. But there's no need to share his ignorance. He argues for renewal of the so-called assault weapon ban, claiming that otherwise, ''UZIs and AK-47s could again be flooding the streets. quot; His ...

Letters


Thanks two a partnership with Dwango Wireless; the new Napster is prepared to enter the mobile technology realm. But this time, it #39;s not for illegal mp3s.

Napster To Enter Mobile Ringtone Arena


U.S. regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet-based phone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and cannot be regulated by states. <FONT face=

FCC Rules on Internet-Based Phone Services


Deutsche Bank AG and Thomas Weisel Partners LLC will pay a total of \$100 million to settle allegations they published misleading stock research to win investment-banking business, becoming

Deutsche Bank, Weisel to Pay \$100 Mln to End Probe (Update2)


Sasser #39;s damage was extensive, affecting 18 million computers around the world ranging from millions of at home users to thousands of companies.

Prosecutors ID Only 143 Victims of Sasser Worm


A small number of zombie networks are responsible for all Internet phishing attacks worldwide, according to CipherTrust, the messaging security appliance firm.

Botnets trawl for phishing victims


AP - Pinch-hitter Ricky Ledee hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants took over the NL wild-card lead with their fifth straight victory, 8-5 over the Montreal Expos on Monday night.

Giants Clobber Expos 8-5 (AP)


(EAGLE, Colo.) - NBA star Kobe Bryant has arrived at his sexual assault trial for the first time. Bryant is in Eagle, Colorado, as attorneys in the case prepare to question individual potential jurors behind closed doors.

Kobe Bryant in court


Stocks surged Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials posting a triple-digit gain moments after the opening bell, as investors expressed relief following the election and what #39;s widely believed to be a victory for President Bush.

Stocks Surge on Presumed Bush Victory


AP - Sure, there were hours-long lines, temperamental electronic machines and some old-fashioned misplaced ballots, but America's democracy worked well enough on Nov. 2 to elect a president.

Activists Worry Election Reform May Wane (AP)


Vijay Singh, 41, shot a final-round 76 but still won the PGA Championship on Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis.

Talking with ... Vijay Singh, PGA Tour


In an effort to revive flattening sales and attract new drinkers, Anheuser-Busch is unveiling a new concoction - a fruity-smelling beer, spiked with caffeine, guarana and ginseng.

Anheuser-Busch plans to debut souped-up beer in attempt to revive <b>...</b>


What a week! Here #39;s to Phelps, Thorpe and all the other breakout stars - especially the unheralded Africans. It was an irresistible formula for concocting the most popular Olympic event of the first week.

Making A Splash


It is with mixed emotions that North Carolinians learn that two Raleigh residents are the first Americans to be convicted of felonious spamming.

First in spam? Please, not that


roundup Plus: SanDisk ups capacity on flash memory cards...Google tests Froogle in U.K....Senate postpones vote on file-swapping bill...HP may expand Puerto Rican research.

Briefly: Cisco CEO's salary shoots up from \$1


A seemingly small change was recorded last week at    Thayer Capital Partners,  one of the Washington region's biggest and best known corporate buyout firms. In its marketing brochure,    Frederic V. Malek  changed his title to

The Buyout Business Has Changed, and So Has Frederic Malek


On Nov. 2, some 6 million Washington-area voters will use touch-screen machines, a key test of a new technology that will play a major role in deciding what promises to be a very close presidential election. <FONT face=

'A Massive Experiment' In Voting


After months of speculation, Sony had good news for gamers yesterday when it revealed that its new handheld game console will go on sale for 19,800 yen (100), cheaper than many analysts predicted.

Sony aims low with new console


Macquarie Bank Ltd. (MBL.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) , Australia #39;s largest investment bank, beat expectations with a 17 percent rise in first-half profit on

UPDATE 3-Macquarie H1 profit jumps, upgrades outlook


Fallujah negotiators are awaiting the call from Baghdad to resume talks with the interim government to avert an all-out US assault and allow Iraqi security forces to take charge of security in the rebel-held city, a negotiator said today.

Fallujah Delegates Await  quot;The Call quot; to Resume Talks


A new fossil find suggests that the crocodile's crushing jaws evolved on dry land #151;and long before its water-friendly body.

In Crocodile Evolution, the Bite Came Before the Body


a special layer of software designed to let people enjoy their digital photos, music and videos from across the room -- has to rank as one

Microsoft #39;s Improved Media Center Still Falls Short


Mike Fratello was hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, leaving the TV booth and replacing friend and mentor Hubie Brown, who retired last week for health reasons.

Fratello Hired As Grizzlies #39; Coach


MILLBRAE, Calif. Federal authorities are investigating one of the region #39;s largest gun heists in years after a gun dealer reported dozens of firearms missing from a Millbrae storage locker.

Feds search for 127 firearms missing from Millbrae locker


Speaking at the Gartner Symposium and ITxpo 2004 in Orlando, Florida, yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer outlined new security initiatives, some of which would make it into a pre-Longhorn  #39;Release 2 #39; for Windows, next year.

Ballmer flags security features for a pre-Longhorn Windows  #39; <b>...</b>


LANDOVER, Md. - Clinton Portis dived into the end zone with 12 minutes yet to bleed away on the game clock Sunday night, and now we would learn from what sort of stuff these Eagles are made.

Eagles prove toughness with ugly win


Teaching online isn't unusual, but professors are taking advantage of Linden Lab's 3-D metaverse to shape meeting spaces to their needs and provide an added dimension to learning. By Daniel Terdiman.

Campus Life Comes to Second Life


Reuters - Howard Stern, one of the most popular\U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast\his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  beginning in\2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several\stations that objected to his often off-color humor.

Howard Stern to Move to Satellite Radio (Reuters)


Michael Vick has certainly been a commercial success so far in his young NFL career -- it's hard to watch an NFL game on television without seeing him shilling for something.

Not sold on Vick


Virgin Group Ltd. on Monday launched its online music store, pitting the retailer best known for its music  quot;megastores quot; with tech companies such as Apple Computer Inc.

Virgin Enters Online Music Business


Tokyo stocks rebounded on Thursday from a nine-day drop on receding concerns about high oil prices. The dollar was lower against the Japanese yen.

Update 3: Tokyo Stocks Close Higher, Dollar Up


Computer Associates International announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Netegrity, a maker of network identity and access software, for about US\$430 million.

CA to buy Netegrity for US\$430 million


Swiss drug giant Roche said Monday that its Tarceva drug improves the results of chemotherapy in prolonging the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

Update 2: Roche Says Drug Improves Chemotherapy


ATHENS, Greece - Jerremy Wariner is just 20 years old. He just led a U.S...

Wariner Leads U.S. Sweep in 400


A powerful group of Sunni Muslim clerics threatened Sunday to call a boycott of Iraqi elections planned for January if US forces launch a widely expected full-scale assault on rebel-held Falluja.

Iraqi Sunni Clerics Threaten Election Boycott


Australia #39;s fourth largest bank, Westpac Banking Corp., announced Monday a 16.3 percent rise in net profit in fiscal 2004 and said it was confident of strong performance next year despite intensifying competition.

Westpac Reports 16.3 Percent Profit Boost


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shawn Green of the Los Angeles  Dodgers is planning to miss Saturday's game against rivals the  San Francisco Giants in observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest  day on the Jewish calendar, a team spokesman said Thursday.

Green to Sit Out Dodgers Game for Yom Kippur


The al-Jazeera television channel reports that militants in Iraq have killed their Italian hostage. The Arabic broadcaster says it received a videotape from the militant group calling itself the Islamic Army

Al-Jazeera: Militants in Iraq Kill Italian Hostage


SINGAPORE : Singapore and India are now ready to sign a wide-raging economic agreement to boost trade and investment after resolving all outstanding issues, an official statement said.

Singapore and India to sign free-trade pact in 2005


Insurgents unleashed attacks yesterday that killed at least 19 Iraqis in Samarra and wounded 20 US troops near Ramadi, in an apparent

Insurgents widen Iraq fighting


A Wednesday evening storm damaged a high school near Vermontville, the National Weather Service said. No injuries were reported in the incident at Maple Valley High School.

Storms, wind damage Eaton County high school


AP - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Deion Sanders was inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a toe injury, while Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis also was out with a strained groin.

Deion Sanders Out for Ravens (AP)


quot;We were wrong about Vioxx, but you can trust us on all those other meds, quot; the FDA seems to be saying. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled  #39;The FDA remains in state of denial about drug safety questions.

After Vioxx recall, the FDA and Merck both claim that all other <b>...</b>


The argument could be made that Johnny Damon was the most productive leadoff man in the majors this season. At least among men not named Ichiro Suzuki. It was trend that continued in the American League Division Series against Anaheim.

Lack of leadership hurting Damon


MADRID International Business Machines presented the Spanish government on Friday with what it called the most powerful computer in Europe, saying it would open a new era in scientific research in Spain.

Spain takes a lead in computers


Gordon Brown will try to focus Labour conference on the economy, after delegates force a vote on Iraq.

Labour to vote on Iraq withdrawal


MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Makybe Diva is the winner of the 2004 Melbourne Cup horse race, gaining first place in the 3,200-meter race held at Flemington course.

Makybe Diva Wins Melbourne Cup Horse Race


Fast bowler Glenn McGrath celebrated his 100th Test appearance by sparking India #39;s top-order collapse Wednesday as Australia took charge of the third Test.

McGrath celebrates 100th Test by punishing India #39;s top order


The updates are designed to protect against network-scanning worms and keep phishing attacks at bay.

Symantec Updates Home And Small-Office Security Products


Birmingham #39;s Townsend Hotel expected the United States Ryder Cup players, their wives and maybe a few children this week. But no one thought the players and children could get confused.

TEAM USA: Quizzical Riley is life of the party


WHY THE RAIDERS SHOULD WIN: In a game that is expected to be a defensive struggle, the Raiders have had better statistical success and bring more heat on the passer.

Raiders Score Card


Former world number one Kim Clijsters will make her long-awaited return to action after a five-month injury absence at this week #39;s Gaz de France Stars in Belgium, China Radio International reported on Monday.

Clijsters sets for comeback


Thirty-five Pakistanis freed from the US Guantanamo Bay prison camp arrived home on Saturday and were taken straight to prison for further interrogation, the interior minister said.

Pakistanis Freed from Guantanamo Land in Home Jail


Many have been expecting the initial public offering (IPO) from the Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) to be hot. The shares were originally priced at \$20 to \$22 each.

An IPO Hot Enough for Vegas


HOUSTON Six former Enron and Merrill Lynch executives were accused Tuesday by a US prosecutor of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam.

Government opens first Enron trial


GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechnya's new leader vowed  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage-managed by Moscow.

New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized


A task force led by the U.S. Surgeon General is still drafting its report on drug importation, but one conclusion is already clear: Savvy shoppers can find cheaper prescription drugs in American pharmacies.

Savvy Shoppers Can Find Cheaper Drugs in U.S.


It appears Duce Staley won #39;t get a chance to run against his old teammates after all. Staley, the third-leading rusher in the AFC with 707 yards, has a hamstring injury

Staley questionable vs. Philadelphia


The world is consuming some 20 percent more natural resources a year than the planet can produce, conservationist group WWF warned on Thursday.

World Living Beyond Its Environmental Means-WWF


Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed by Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

Rockstar Games Release Next Installment Of Popular Grand Theft <b>...</b>


Study shows most attacks come from exploited PCs beloging to DSL or cable customers.

Has Your PC Gone Phishing?


Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. (DG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted an unexpected profit fall with customers hurt by high oil prices and unemployment, and expressed caution for the key holiday season.

Dollar General Profit Down, Trims Outlook


RUUD van Nistelrooy scored all four for United in this Champions League game at Old Trafford today. Three poacher #39;s strikes and a coolly executed penalty took the Dutch striker #39;s tally of European goals for United to a phenomenal 35 in 36 matches.

#39;Unbelievable #39; Ruud hits four


It was hard to find anything amiss or out of place. That #39;s the way things generally go on media day. There are smiles all around.

It #39;s easy to paint Green optimistic


The US defends its decision not to sign up to the Kyoto climate change treaty with an attack on Europe's record.

US rejects climate policy attacks


AP - Infighting and power, alliances and revenge  #151; it's just another day in the Capitol. California Sen. Barbara Boxer has mined her workplace for a suspense novel in which the main character is an activist senator who does battle with right-wing ideologues.

Sen. Boxer Tries Her Hand at Fiction (AP)


The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P-to-P (peer-to-peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense.

P-to-P partner charges RIAA with patent infringement


NEW YORK, October 20 (newratings.com) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.NYS) has inched further towards a potential bankruptcy, with the company #39;s 3Q04 losses nearly quadrupling from the year-ago levels.

Delta Air Lines reports a fourfold increase in losses


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NASD on Monday permanently barred  convicted former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from  the securities industry for refusing to testify about his  possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.

NASD Bars Ex-Banker Quattrone for Life


LONDON, December 8 (newratings.com) - European dairy firms, Arla Foods AmbA (ARU.ISE) and Campina BV, have agreed to merge and form the worlds largest farmer owned dairy cooperative.

Campina, Arla agree to merge to form largest dairy cooperative


AFP - Italy ground to a halt as millions of workers observed a general strike in a show of force against the economic policies of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's centre-right coalition government.

General strike cripples Italy to protest Berlusconi's economic policies (AFP)


Iraqi officials suspect that 50 US trained Iraqi soldiers murdered by insurgents - many of them execution-style -ay have been set up by rebel infiltrators in their ranks.

Iraqis suspect executed soldiers were set up


Houston Astros starting pitcher Roger Clemens reacts after Astros catcher Brad Ausmus picked off St. Louis Cardinals Tony Womack at first base in the fifth inning during Game 7 of the NL championship series at Busch Stadium in St.

Rocket Wins Record Seventh Cy Young Award


French President Jacques Chirac #39;s popularity has sunk to its lowest level in seven years because of fears over the economy and Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union, an opinion poll showed Sunday.

Chirac #39;s Popularity Sinks on Turkey and Economy


AFP - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow was ready to revive peace talks with Japan that would end their technical state of war dating back to World War II.

Putin confirms Russia ready for new peace talks with Japan (AFP)


The disappearance of 380 tons of powerful explosives from an Iraq storage depot has become a political football in the US presidential elections as both campaigns look for a last-minute advantage.

Campaigns battle over missing explosives


Ahmedabad, November 15: Even 35 years after Neil Armstrong first put his foot on the moon, the Earths natural satellite remains a mystery to man.

Collaborating on Mission Moon


OLYMPIA, Greece - When this whole Olympic thing started, the winner of its single event, a 210-yard sprint, would have his name used to identify the Games rather than the year. For instance, 776 BC was the Coroibos Games because ...

American fouls out


Our business is the American Dream. That #39;s the slogan of Fannie Mae, the nation #39;s largest backer of home mortgages. The institution was chartered in 1938 to expand home ownership, but its leadership today

Fannie Mae has given its critics plenty of ammo to shoot for <b>...</b>


Two suicide bombers killed five people, including three US nationals, on Thursday in one of the bloodiest attacks inside Baghdad #39;s fortified Green Zone, and America #39;s top enemy in Iraq claimed responsibility.

Suicide Bombs Kill 5 in Baghdad #39;s Green Zone


A night after they managed to score a measly 64 points in a win over Portland, the Nets reached 100 in Philadelphia. But they still could not score when they needed to.

No charity at Nets #39; stripe


SAN FRANCISCO: Thought nothing web search is synonymous with Google? Think again. Amazon new search site A9.com is set to better the mother of all search engines.

Searchsite: A9 bowls a Googly


European officials issued their harshest condemnation yet of the euro #39;s recent surge, in a joint statement after a monthly meeting yesterday.

Europe troubled by euro rise


On his first birthday Thursday, giant panda cub Mei Sheng delighted visitors by playing for the first time in snow delivered to him at the San Diego Zoo. The cub has become quite a little celebrity since his birth a year ago. He is only the second panda born in the United States to survive to his first birthday.

San Diego Zoo's Baby Panda Celebrates First Birthday


AP - Despite protests from anti-abortion activists, Sen. Arlen Specter is moving closer to locking down the spot as next year's Judiciary Committee chairman and shepherd to President Bush's judicial nominees in the Senate.

Specter Closer to Leading Judiciary Panel (AP)


Reuters - Asian stocks slid on Monday on gloomy\U.S. jobs data, bleak earnings prospects at tech firms and high\oil prices, while the Australian dollar hit a six-month peak\after the coalition government was swept back to power.

Asian Shares Track Wall Street Losses (Reuters)


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Chris Leak threw for a touchdown, Ciatrick Fason ran for a score, and Florida upset No. 10 Florida State, 20-13, last night to win in Tallahassee for the first time since 1986. It also gave fired coach Ron Zook a victory in his final regular-season game.

Rare win for Gators at FSU


MADRID, Nov 19 (AFP) - Spam, the junk mail that clogs the in-box of hundreds of millions of e-mail users, could become a thing of the past in around two years time, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on a visit to Madrid on Friday.

Bill Gates sees spam  quot;under control quot; in two years


Security researchers believe they have discovered a weakness in the new security given to Windows XP by the recently unveiled Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Researchers spot XP SP2 security weakness


AP - Every word spoken in the courtroom where Branden Basham is on trial for his life appears immediately before U.S. District Judge Joseph Anderson on a computer screen. Basham, accused in the 2002 abduction and death of Alice Donovan of Galivants Ferry, is having his case heard in one of three E-courtrooms in the new Matthew J. Perry Jr. Federal Courthouse here.

E-Courtrooms Designed to Reduce Trial Time (AP)


America will salute the reign of a new leader today when Tom Lehman is unveiled as captain for the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland. American newspapers reported last night that the 45-year-old, who

Lehman to be named as Ryder Cup captain


The decision is a setback for the two companies and their plan to acquire ContentGuard, a digital rights management firm.

EU will probe Microsoft, Time Warner buy


INTER Milan took a firm grip on a place in the next round of the Champions League with a stunning victory at the Mestalla this morning (Singapore time).

Birthday bashing


PHOENIX (Ticker) -- Jack Wilson lofted a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the 10th, Jose Castillo drew leadoff walk against Greg Aquino (0-1) and stole ...

Pittsburgh vs. Arizona


AP - Kellen Winslow Jr. ended his second NFL holdout Friday.

Winslow Jr. Ready to Debut With Browns (AP)


THREE senior officials running one of Americas junior stockmarkets could face civil charges relating to its options market, following a probe by US watchdog the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Charges threat to US market chiefs


After making the closest-ever flyby of mysterious Saturn moon Titan this week, the Cassini probe has sent back radar data that reveals some facts about the planet-like moon #39;s surface.

Radar Reaches Titan #39;s Surface Through Clouds


New research has opened a promising window on the phenomenon of dj vu, providing both possible explanations for the sensation and novel ways to create and measure it.

Dj Vu: If It All Seems Familiar, There May Be a Reason


Unions at Alitalia airlines are harshly criticizing plans to slash 5,000 jobs at the ailing Italian company. One of Alitalia #39;s smaller unions said it would stage a hunger strike to protest the cuts.

Unions at Alitalia Criticize Plans to Slash Thousands of Jobs


Sparta defender Jiri Homola has admitted his ability to not see a man dressed in red standing 6 #39; 2 quot; in height cost his team dear on Wednesday night.

RUUD SCORES


THE Australian dollar was trading stronger today as news of a takeover bid for Australian mining company WMC Resources supported the currency during morning trading.

Dollar stronger at noon


HONG KONG - Hong Kong voters made a strong turnout Sunday in a hard-fought legislative election being closely watched by Beijing. As of 5:30 pm, turnout was 35.

Strong turnout marked in HK election


WALL Street is said to be a bit rattled at the Federal Reserves latest quarter-point rise in American interest rates. Yesterdays one-third drop in quarterly profit announced by investment bank Morgan Stanleys will not help the jitters.

Wall Street rattled by Fed as Shell fails to please City