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

Hurricane Ivan Batters Grand Cayman


A United Nations (UN) report states that although the assets of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda have been frozen, it is hard to tell what this means.

UN Report: Effect of Sanctions On Terrorist Groups Unclear


The UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, called for a substantial and speedy expansion of the international forces in Darfur after reporting that the Sudanese government had failed to stop attacks on civilians.

Annan urges big increase in troops for Darfur


The fall in crude oil prices has begun to reach UK consumers, with supermarket Morrisons sparking a potential price war in the run up to Christmas.

Petrol price cut sparks pump war


Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly and the state Division of Insurance have each opened separate investigations of insurance companies and brokers to determine if any engaged in price fixing or other illegal sales practices that cheated customers out of the best prices for policies.

Mass. launches insurance probes


Intel, the world's leading computer chip maker, slashes its revenue forecasts, triggering a decline in global chip stocks.

Intel gloom weighs on chip stocks


Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., better known for its Panasonic brand, will start selling SD (Secure Digital) memory cards that can be used as smart cards in Japan by the end of 2005, the company said Friday.

Panasonic adds smart card function to SD memory


Record revenue growth across all of Hewlett-Packard Co. #39;s business units, particularly in its consumer electronics division, helped generate strong fourth-quarter earnings for the computer giant.

Update 5: Hewlett-Packard Income Surges 27 Percent


Though the fall suffered by Kieren Fallon in a nondescript race at Leicester yesterday may not have brought his challenge for the jockeys #39; title to an end, it may yet prove to have brought a brilliant contest to a brutal conclusion.

Dettori back on top of the pile


THE newest piece of hardware in the video game wars, the Nintendo DS hand-held console, arrived in stores last month, out to prove that two is better than one, in more ways than one.

HOW IT WORKS Giving Gamers Another Window on Their World


Chicago Tribune - Ireland's population has climbed above the 4 million mark for the first time since the 19th Century, when famine and widespread economic hardship triggered a vast wave of immigration to the United States.

Booming Ireland sees population swell to 130-year high (Chicago Tribune)


BEIJING: China has given the green signal for direct investment of insurance capital in the stock market under strict supervision, the State media reported today.

Stock market access to Chinese insurers


ONCE seen as the cutting edge of technology which would change the way we watch television, the video recorder has been usurped by another revolution in home entertainment, the DVD machine.

Electrical giant hits eject on videos


IT TOOK an extra hole for Annika Sorenstam to shake off American Cristie Kerr in the ADT Tour Championship at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida, yesterday, but a victory worth \$215,000 (120,000) was a fitting end to another season that has

Sorenstam trumps Kerr


This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. With Tuesday #39;s \$160 million purchase of Musicmatch, Yahoo sent a clear message that it is

Yahoo #39;s long and winding music road


North Carolina would be foolish to let Erskine Bowles disappear into private life. He has far too much to offer the state. Though he would have made a fine US senator, maybe it #39;s just as well that Mr.

A promising leader for UNC


from the this-isn #39;ta-court-of-justice,-son,-this-is-a-court-of-law dept. Iphtashu Fitz writes  quot;The Associated Press recently reviewed many of the copyright infringement lawsuits that the RIAA filed against

RIAA Grinds Down Individuals in the Courtroom


British Gas owner Centrica says that soaring energy prices will hit margins in some of its key businesses, sending its shares sharply lower.

Tough times for British Gas


AFP - The dollar tumbled to new all-time lows against the euro, a 12-year nadir against sterling and a near five-year trough against the yen, buckling under the weight of the US twin deficits.

Dollar losing streak continues as euro hits new highs (AFP)


PARIS, Nov 15 (AFP) - European steelmaker Arcelor said Monday that net profit in the third quarter surged by more than sixfold and forecast a strong fourth quarter amid  #39;healthy #39; growth in the global steel market, driven by Chinese demand.

Profits at steelmaker Arcelor soar sixfold


Property and casualty insurance provider Safeco Corp. said Tuesday it expects claims from the four hurricanes that hit the southeastern United States in August and September to reduce third-quarter earnings by \$127 million, or 96 cents per share.

Safeco Posts 3Q Hurricane Losses


AUSTRALIAN coach Eddie Jones rates winger Clyde Rathbone a potential successor to Wallaby captain George Gregan as the pair reach Test career milestones tonight against South Africa in Durban.

Rathbone is  #39;like Gregan #39;


Industry watchers say a report that IBM Corp. has put its once-dominant personal computer business up for sale could signal the first move in a broader consolidation destined to shrink the number of PC manufacturers by about a third over the next couple of years.

Shakeout seen for high-tech businesses


Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky on Tuesday said 90 percent of the 3,000 employees the company plans to lay off will be notified on Wednesday.

Marsh CEO says most of 3,000 layoffs due Wednesday


Demanding full labor rights, unionized public workers went on a general strike for the first time in the nations history on Monday.

Another Winter of Discontent


Real Madrid is off to its worst start to a season in 73 years, following an equally bad finish at the end of the last. At the same time, FC Barcelona has risen two points clear of champions

Real Madrid continues this season where it left last


NEW DELHi, AUGUST 21: Truckers went on a nation-wide strike from Saturday to protest against the imposition of the 10 per cent service tax in the Budget.

Truckers strike, prices to soar


AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are offering U.S. voters and the world two starkly different views on Iraq. The incumbent tells skeptical foreign leaders the war is part of a global fight on terror and

Kerry Stakes Out Opposition Stance on War (AP)


TORONTO (CP) - More towering wind turbines will be sprouting up across Ontario after the government signed deals for five private wind-energy projects as part of a bid to make renewable energy a reality in the province.

Wind turbines coming to Ontario; province inks 10 renewable energy <b>...</b>


The Red Sox clinch their second straight trip to the playoffs with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Boston was led by Manny Ramirez #39;s American League-leading 43rd home run.

Red Sox clinch playoff berth with win over Devil Rays


Propelled by sharply higher energy and food costs, wholesale prices soared up by 1.7 percent in October, the largest increase since early 1990.

Wholesale Prices Jump in October


Campbell Soup Co. (CPB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest soupmaker, on Monday said quarterly net profit fell 20 percent as it increased spending on marketing and took a charge related to job cuts.

Campbell Soup Co. Profit Falls 20 Percent


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  marshaled support for Thursday's Likud party vote to bring the  Labor Party into a government that would block snap elections  and pave the way for a Gaza withdrawal next year.

Israel's Sharon Lines Up Support for Likud Vote


An emotional Paula Radcliffe said today that she is mystified as to why, despite her thorough preparations, she was unable to complete yesterday #39;s marathon race.

Paula devastated over marathon agony


Unlike more focused companies, Citigroup finds success by diversifying its business.

Citigroup's Diversification Is an Asset


NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The US Department of Labor #39;s revamped overtime rules take effect Monday. Free! Sign up here to receive our SiteWatcher e-Newsletter!

New overtime rules take effect Monday


John Huggan, who lives in Dunbar, Scotland, covers golf for the Scotland on Sunday newspaper and Golf Digest. He has provided the European view in the Free Press each day during the Ryder Cup matches.

EUROPEAN VIEW: Here is why the US loses


While the deal will not be announced until some time next week, Baltimore Ravens tailback Jamal Lewis has reached a tentative plea agreement that will allow him to avoid both

Ravens tailback likely to serve 2-6 months


Reuters - Afghan security forces\have captured Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar's personal\security chief as he traveled in a van to the southern city of\Kandahar, provincial officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Afghan Forces Catch Mullah Omar's Security Chief (Reuters)


Within a year, officials plan to move all weapons-grade nuclear material from Los Alamos National Laboratory to the Nevada Test Site. The transfer will begin this month.

Los Alamos to Remove Nukes


\\Tomorrow I'll be making 3 phone calls to Congressperson Nancy Pelosi, John\Conyers and Senator Thomas Daschle to convince them that the INDUCE act should\not pass.\\This is of course in support of the Save the Betamax campaign  designed to\stop Hollywood in their tracks.\\

Fight For your Right to Induce!


Computer systems design and computer manufacturing jobs grow, as does optimism among IT workers.

Tech jobs added in August


CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - The son of former British Prime  Minister Margaret Thatcher was arrested in South Africa on  Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in a mercenary plot  against the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.

S.Africa Police Arrest Thatcher Son in Coup Probe


Amtrak #39;s strategy of scraping by on limited budgets by deferring crucial capital investments  quot;is no longer workable, quot; according to the inspector general of the Transportation

Official Says Deferral Strategy Fails Amtrak


Rwanda insisted on Thursday it would soon attack rebels inside the Democratic Republic of Congo unless they were disarmed, as the UN Security Council

Rwanda Says Ready to Hit Rebels, UN Urges Dialogue


LONDON : Britain wants the UN Security Council to set clear benchmarks for assessing Sudan #39;s efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in its war-torn Darfur region, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said.

Britain wants UN to set Khartoum clear targets over Darfur


Ferrari dominated the second practice session ahead of Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo on Friday, Rubens Barrichello proving the quickest in front of team mate Michael Schumacher.

Motorsports: Ferrari dominate second practice at Interlagos


same mistake in the country #39;s east, where tensions are rising along the border with Eritrea. crises. The United States has called the violence in Darfur genocide.

Darfur rebels use human shields


Tennessee tailback Cedric Houston needed only 61 yards against Auburn to reach the 2,000 yard mark, but he came up six yards short.

Volunter running game goes gamey again


Reuters - The Republican chairman of the\Senate Intelligence Committee on Sunday blamed the White House\and Pentagon for resisting intelligence reform and gave the\U.S. Congress a failing grade for not passing legislation.

Lawmaker: White House Key to U.S. Intelligence Reform (Reuters)


Washington lawyer William Wilhelm knows from experience that not everybody loves his BlackBerry as much as he does.

You have mail, always, with a BlackBerry


Cott Corp. (BCB.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) (COT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest maker of store brand drinks, reported a 14 percent fall in third-quarter earnings and

Rising Costs Cut Cott #39;s Drink Profit


TheDeal.com - PeopleSoft's CEO admits to starting a campaign to smear Oracle right after announcement of the deal.

Conway: Ellison's Genghis Khan (TheDeal.com)


Researcher IDC has raised its estimate for the number of PCs that will be sold in 2004, saying it now expects sales of 176.5 million units, the company said Monday.

IDC raises estimate for PC sales


Mohammad Rafique and Mashrafe Mortaza shared five wickets as India reached 7 for 413 at lunch on day two of the second and final Test in Chittagong.

Rafique and Mortaza strike, but India pass 400


On a day when the French Open men's and women's champions lose and blame their defeats on fatigue, a bouncy, energetic Andre Agassi advances to the weekend for the 14th time in 19 U.S. Open appearances.

Agassi Plows Ahead


Researchers say the industry bled 403,000 jobs between March 2001 and April 2004, and the high-tech market continues to shrink.

Job Woes Plague High Tech


Separatists have received support from international Islamic groups, but they remain indigenous and largely self-sustaining.

Chechen Rebels Mainly Driven by Nationalism


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Buoyed by brisk sales of its  mainframe computers in recent quarters, IBM is aiming to  broaden the use of the powerful machines, particularly in  China, the world's fastest growing large economy.

IBM to Widen Use of Mainframes in China, Elsewhere


SOFTWARE MEGALITH Microsoft said it will not charge its customers extra for using its software on hardware platforms with dual-core processors.

Microsoft backs free dual core licences


OAO YUKOS oil company has temporally stopped crude oil railway deliveries to Chinese CNPC following the problems with the settlement of railway tariff rates and exports duties.

YUKOS holds up crude oil railway deliveries to Chinese CNPC.


PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc. <A HREF=

Verizon Unlikely to Bid Now for Sprint


Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik took three wickets to help restrict Asian Champions Sri Lanka to 232 for nine in the third match of a three-nation one-day tournament on Wednesday.

Pakistan #39;s Shoaib Malik restricts Sri Lanka


Reuters - Donald Trump's casino operations\filed for bankruptcy on Sunday in a long-expected move that\would allow the real estate maverick to restructure the\company's debt and overhaul its aging casinos.

Trump's Casinos File for Bankruptcy (Reuters)


Syria says Israeli threats to retaliate for Damascus #39; alleged complicity in Palestinian attacks that have killed 16 Israelis this week lack credibility.

Syria rejects Israeli threats


This morning, Motley Fool Stock Advisor pick Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE: KKD) announced that second-quarter 2005 net income dropped by 56 from last year despite higher sales.

Krispy Kreme #39;s Bad Dough


USATODAY.com - The newly restored THX 1138 arrives on DVD today with Star Wars creator George Lucas' vision of a Brave New World-like future.

'THX': Young film geniuses at work (USATODAY.com)


TORONTO - Magna International chairman Frank Stronach on Monday shed little light on the departure of Brian Tobin, former Newfoundland and Labrador premier and former federal cabinet minister, from the Magna group.

Stronach offers no answers on Tobin departure from Magna


Trend Micro has announced the up coming availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security for UIQ in January 2005, with a free trial to June.

Trend Micro Offers New Mobile Security for Mobile Phones and PDAs


NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil hit new record levels Monday, lifted by concerns over expansion of a Norwegian labor dispute that threatened to totally shut down the flow of oil from the world #39;s No.

Oil hits new record


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The outlook for U.S. manufacturing  improved in November as factories hired more workers in  response to a jump in new orders, a national survey published  on Wednesday showed.

Factories Speed Ahead, Consumers Spend


Microsoft Corp. is investigating yet another critical flaw in one of its products, this time in two versions of its popular word processing software, Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002.

Microsoft examines yet another flaw


It was a staple of 1960s science fiction that the future would involve flying cars and holidays on the moon. While the mass-production flying car hasn #39;t yet hit the showrooms, the prospects for space tourism have taken a few steps closer.

Tourism #39;s new frontier


Astronomers claim to have found the first firm evidence that cosmic rays can come from stars that have exploded, or supernova remnants.

Supernova produces cosmic rays


LOS ANGELES -- One of NASA #39;s Mars rovers has found a rock that could provide new evidence that water once existed on the red planet.

Rover Finds New Evidence Of Water On Mars


US mortgage finance company Fannie Mae on Friday said it would make public information about some securities it issues to comply with new Securities and Exchange Information rules.

Fannie Mae to expand securities disclosures


The Sporting News - Don't fret, Yankees haters. Read on, and you'll see plenty of potential obstacles that could keep the restocked and heavily favored Bronx Billionaires from winning the World Series -- and I didn't have to reach too far to find them. Not all of them, anyway.

Take this to the bank: The Yanks could tank (The Sporting News)


Adrian Beltre's first five full seasons in the majors were marked by stretches of inconsistency and only flashes of power potential. This year, the Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman has become one of baseball's most prolific sluggers...

Adrian Beltre Hits His 40th Home Run


Latest setback for the Bush administration's effort to build a system for defending the country against ballistic missile attack fuels doubts about the system.

U.S. Missile Defense System Test Fails


The average US retail price of gasoline fell 2.67 cents in the past two weeks, its first decline since early September due to increased crude oil production, a leading industry analyst said on Sunday.

US Gasoline Prices Fall to \$2.01/gallon


Jenson Button believes that Michael Schumacher will not wear the Formula One crown forever and intends to challenge the German for the Drivers #39; title next season.

Jense:  #39;Michael can be beaten #39;


AFP - A member of the US House of Representatives has demanded a full congressional investigation of allegations that the all-volunteer US Army was trying to coerce soldiers at the end of their contracts to re-enlist, threatening them with tours of duty in Iraq if they refused.

Congresswoman demands probe of alleged coercion by US Army recruiters (AFP)


Viacom Inc. confirmed Thursday that it plans to bid for the part of MarketWatch that it doesn #39;t already own. Viacom, which holds a 22.

Viacom confirms MarketWatch interest


The emergence of a new Internet virus targeting a Microsoft Windows security flaw could cause more damage than usual because the company #39;s system for fixing the problem is so complex that many

New Windows Patch Proves Tricky


SAN JOSE, Calif. Aug. 18, 2004  The Securities and Exchange Commission granted final approval Wednesday to the paperwork required for Google Inc. #39;s initial public offering, paving the way for the Internet search giant to set a price for its shares and ...

SEC Gives Final Nod to Google #39;s IPO


AP - Rookies Bobby Crosby and Nick Swisher hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning against Bob Howry, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. The A's rallied from a four-run deficit in the final three innings to keep their AL West lead.

A's Beat Indians to Maintain AL West Lead (AP)


com October 25, 2004, 1:49 PM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.

Yahoo, Adobe team on Net services


DUBLIN -- Northern Ireland's major Protestant party broke off relations with the Irish government yesterday after Prime Minister Bertie Ahern indicated he had accepted the IRA's refusal to provide photographs of disarmament.

Paisley breaks with Dublin on IRA disarmament


Sir Philip Watts, in his first public statement since he was ousted as chairman of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group in March, said on Thursday that British financial regulators

Ousted Shell Chairman Assails Regulators


Citigroup Inc. (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest financial services company, said it remains committed to asset management, rejecting a published report it might

UPDATE 1-Citigroup says committed to asset management -memo


IBM researchers today said they have successfully demonstrated a new technique for improving transistor performance that will help the company build smaller, more powerful chips in the next decade.

IBM triples transistor performance with germanium


Anaheim Angels: Outfielder Jose Guillen says he still feels emotional pain from being suspended the last eight games of the regular season and being dropped from the playoff roster.

Guillen would like to return to Angles


It's a benefit to the investors (and, by the way, to the companies seeking venture capital) to have VC Fund performance out in the open (''State discloses venture results, quot; Aug. 25).

Everyone benefits from accountability


AFP - The world will have almost two billion mobile telephone users by 2006 due to growth in emerging markets such as India and China, the head of Swedish giant Ericsson revealed.

Global mobile users to approach two billion by 2006: Ericsson chief (AFP)


The funeral is expected to take place on Tuesday of the Dutch film maker, Theo van Gogh, who was shot and stabbed to death in Amsterdam a week ago.

Dutch film maker to be cremated


An exhibit of dissected and flayed corpses, on display for the first time in the United States, attracts a steady stream of visitors curious to see what humans really look like under the skin. Randy Dotinga reports from Los Angeles.

Cadavers Steal the Show in L.A.


US economic growth was slower than first thought in the second quarter, hit by a widening trade deficit. For the quarter, the world #39;s biggest economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8 per cent, down

US economy slows


Reuters - San Francisco Giants slugger\Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run on Friday to join\Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only major league players to\reach the milestone.

NL: Bonds Drills 700th Career Homer Against Padres (Reuters)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Production at several alumina  refineries in Jamaica has been reduced and shipments slowed due  to damage caused by Hurricane Ivan, which battered the island  over the weekend, several companies said Tuesday.

Ivan Crimps Jamaican Alumina Production


Of all the great things about being a hockey fan, reading stories about NHL management-labor strife is not one of them. But, rest assured, there is worse. To wit: reporting and writing stories about NHL management-labor strife (you can send notes of sympathy to the e-mail posted at the bottom of this report).

Table hockey is too limited


LONDON, August 28 (IranMania) - Iran #39;s OPEC governor said Friday that the high oil prices will continue to go up if the situation in Iraq deteriorates, stressing that the Iraqi crisis has coincided with an upsurge in the global demand for crude.

Crude prices to go up with upsurge int #39;l demand


While the Red Sox celebrated their 10th straight victory and picked up another game on that team from New York, the Texas Rangers, following last night's 2-0 loss at Fenway Park, were left to wonder where their season is going.

Falling out of range


Research firm NPD Group says that, while Apple Computer #39;s ITunes service remains the clear market leader in the sector, the number of paying customers using such services has declined since April.

Is Interest in Online Music Fading?


Hewlett-Packard has decided to end their efforts on active development of the Itanium chip, which is in the making for a decade now.

Intel takes control of Itanium from HP


Continental Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Northwest Airlines Corp. have joined the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. This will allow passengers to accrue frequent flyer miles interchangeably

Continental, KLM, NWA join SkyTeam


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Snap-On Inc. plunged 11 percent early Tuesday after the tool and equipment maker warned of lower third-quarter profits due to higher steel costs, weakness in Europe and disruptions from hurricanes in the US.

Snap-On plunges on Q3 warning


Short-term interest rate futures struggled on Thursday after a government report showed that US core inflation for August was below market expectations.

US rate futures struggle despite tame Aug inflation


PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Maxim Pharmaceuticals Inc.  <A HREF=

Maxim Dives 61 Pct on Drug Trial Result


One year after a highly critical report urged NASA to develop the means to fix a broken space shuttle in orbit, the US space agency still could not repair

Still no fix for US space shuttle


The City of Brotherly Love does not shower affection as freely as its moniker suggests. Philadelphia fanatics booed when the Eagles took quarterback Donovan McNabb second overall

Owens in spotlight quickly with Eagles


Sallie Krawcheck became the most powerful woman on Wall Street yesterday when she was named chief financial officer of Citigroup, the biggest bank in the world.

Citigroup stuns Wall Street with shake-up


ONE Christmas ritual should be a lot cheaper this year for anybody with broadband. Calling friends and relatives just about anywhere in the world now costs nothing, or just over 1p a minute (0.02 to be exact

Internet calls can trim festive costs


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

Oil Losses Ease on Iraq Pipeline Attack


Already No. 1 in the world, Vijay Singh felt like Public Enemy No. 1 in Canada.

Oh, Canada: Weir just can't hang on


IBM Lotus expanded its lineup of Workplace client-computing software Tuesday, debuting an Express version of the product for small and midsize businesses.

IBM Expands Workplace Offerings


PADRE BURGOS, Philippines (Reuters) - Rescuers in the  Philippines freed more than 100 train passengers trapped on  Friday when a crowded economy carriage derailed and dragged  other cars into a steep ravine, killing at least 10 people.

Philippine Rail Cars Crash Into Ravine, 10 Dead


One of the longest-running curiosities in sports is why fans in Atlanta don #39;t come out to professional sports events. And many fans who showed up at Philips Arena last night

Revived Wizards remain on a roll


AP - The Monterey Bay Aquarium has an unusual visitor that experts are hoping will be a permanent houseguest: a great white shark.

Only Great White Shark at Calif. Aquarium (AP)


Steve Spurrier might give his brash, visor-throwing style an overhaul now that he has returned to college football. Spurrier took over yesterday at South

Spurrier back in the game


AP - Gov. Ed Rendell gets anxious watching contested returns on TV. Shouting gives him the feeling he can influence the results.

Pa. Governor Analyzes Eagles Games, Too (AP)


AP - Illinois forward Brian Randle is expected to miss six to 10 weeks with a broken hand, an injury caused when he punched a padded wall after becoming frustrated during a scrimmage.

Illinois' Randle Out Up to 10 Weeks (AP)


MSN Thursday extended for one year its partnership with sponsored-search listings provider Overture Services, a Yahoo! subsidiary.

MSN Re-Ups With Overture Through June 2006


The Peach Bowl has released Virgnia from consideration, and is expected to announce that it will invite the loser of Saturday's Miami-Virginia Tech game to play Florida on New Year's Day.

Still Waiting on a Bowl


After years of trying to make it easier for peripheral devices to work smoothly with computers, Microsoft is building in some difficulty. The upcoming Longhorn OS should allow companies to keep gizmos like iPod from stealing data.

New Windows OS Boosts Security


NEW YORK US stocks ended slightly lower Monday, despite receding oil prices, as a raft of disappointing earnings reports and jitters over the close presidential election tempered investors #39; optimism, traders said.

Stocks: Weak earnings undercut US share prices


After all, the fourth round of six-nation talks to discuss North Korean nuclear programs misses its initial deadline of Thursday Sept.

Aborted Six-Nation Talks


MARK Thatcher #39;s wife, Diane, is planning to begin a new life in the US and leave her husband to face the coup scandal alone in South Africa.

Thatcher to go it alone


The grade on the report card was  quot;F. quot; The University of Nevada was one of four colleges that failed to meet the standards for a football coaching search as outlined by the Black Coaches Association.

Voluntary response key to BCA grading


Won #39;t confirm reports of 6,000, or 10 of the airline #39;s work force; may terminate pension plan. BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) - The head of UAL Corp.

United CEO sees  quot;significant quot; job cuts


The team learned on Monday that full-back Jon Ritchie will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

MORE INJURY WOE FOR EAGLES


Thursday night, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) received a letter from Mr. Bruno Grandi, President of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).

USOC sends International Gymnastics Greetings


A hugely entertaining game between Scotland #39;s two victorious UEFA Cup sides saw Rangers edge ahead in the Scottish Premier League title race for the first time since October 2003, in a match

Novo #39;s double takes Rangers top of the tree


More than half of all US residential Internet users reached the Web via fast broadband connections in July, outpacing use of slower, dial-up connections for the first time

Half of US Web Users Now on Broadband -- Report


Singapore #39;s state-linked Keppel Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter net profit rose 14.8 percent on year thanks to strong contributions from its property unit and oil refining affiliate.

Keppel Profit Climbs on Property Gains


WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--A High Court ruling later Wednesday may decide the fate of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust #39;s plan to partially float its fully-owned Vector Ltd.

Court May Decide Fate Of NZ #39;s Vector Float, NGC Bid


_ Another Kobe conflict for the Lakers. Bryant has accused Karl Malone of making a pass at his wife at a game last month. Talking before Los Angeles #39; 105-98 win over Orlando on Sunday night

Bryant Accuses Malone Of Hitting On Wife


Reuters - Israeli opposition leader Shimon\Peres said on Saturday coalition talks between his party and\Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could be resolved in days, a move\likely to avert snap elections and promote a Gaza pullout.

Peres Says Coalition Talks Could Be Resolved in Days (Reuters)


Forty percent of Americans in a new survey say the quality of health care has gotten worse in the past five years compared with just 17 percent who see improvement.

Nation/World


MANSAR, Dec 14: Two trains collided head-on in northern India on Tuesday, killing 50 people and injuring around 150, Punjab #39;s chief minister said, as rescue workers scrambled to free trapped passengers.

50 dead as trains collide in India


NAIROBI : Much has been done to rid the world of landmines since a ban was born in 1997, but major challenges, many of them financial, must be overcome to wipe the devices off the planet, a conference in Nairobi heard.

Progress made, but much to do to reach mine-free world, summit <b>...</b>


Antivirus software companies warned of three new versions of the Bagle worm that were spreading through infected e-mail attachments.

Antivirus companies warn of new Bagle variants


For the second time in three weeks, a tropical disturbance has forced the Miami Dolphins from participating in an NFL Sunday. With Hurricane Jeanne - a Category 2 storm - threatening the east coast of Florida

DOLPHINS POSTPONE SUNDAY GAME


SRINAGAR, India -- As the home minister visited the Indian portion of Kashmir, suspected Islamic militants exploded a bomb and fought gun battles with government forces yesterday, killing at least 13 militants and soldiers.

At least 13 reported killed in Kashmir violence


Rock singer Bono pledges to spend the rest of his life trying to eradicate extreme poverty around the world.

Bono plans lifelong poverty fight


DOHA, Qatar -- Thierry Lincou has become the first Frenchman ever to win the world squash title. Lincou beat top-seeded Englishman Lee Beachill 5-11 11-2 2-11 12-10 11-8 on Friday, saving a match point at 9-10 in the fourth game.

Lincou seals world squash triumph


The Federal Government has sent a team of Defence personnel, police and other officials to Iraq as it tries to verify a claim that two Australians have been kidnapped by Islamic militants.

Australia sends hostage experts to Iraq


As 11 o #39;clock approached last night, I called Commissioner Bud Selig at home to find out whether he knew that DC Council chairwoman Linda Cropp had just blown to smithereens the deal that

Big Swing and a Miss for DC Baseball Efforts


An initiative by the Bureau of Land Management to conserve the habitat of the northern sage grouse is complicating efforts to earn the bird designation as an endangered species.

Plan May Keep Bird Off Endangered List


Britain #39;s teenage boxing sensation Amir Khan tonight won his semi-final fight in Athens and guaranteed himself at least a silver Olympic medal.

Khan fights his way to boxing final


A Yankee Group report suggests that the need to stay ahead of hackers will drive a move to outsource security to managed service providers.

Report says Virtually All Big Companies Will Outsource Security By <b>...</b>


ISTANBUL - A bomb placed under a Turkish police car exploded on Sunday, wounding 14 people at a concert venue in southern Turkey, state-run Anatolian news agency reported.

14 people hurt in bomb blast at Turkish concert


AP - The U.S. Soccer Federation is threatening to drop all experienced players from the roster for its next World Cup qualifier unless the union agrees to a new labor contract by Feb. 1.

USSF Threatens to Drop Players From Cup (AP)


Jamal Crawford sat in a corner of the locker room, quiet and withdrawn, in total disbelief at the opportunity he and his Knicks teammates had squandered in their bid to beat the defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons.

Knicks pained by fall at end


Venture capitalists have a pressing new question for high-tech entrepreneurs who come looking for money: What's your India plan?

High-tech start-ups feel push to outsource


Athens -- What a far cry this is from Sydney for Marion Jones. Comparatively speaking, these are the Olympics Lite, a few days of action and no hint of huge things.

Keeping up with Jones isn #39;t hard


FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Potent but slow-moving Hurricane Frances snapped power lines and whipped the Atlantic coast with winds over 90 mph Saturday, knocking out electricity for about two million people and forcing Floridians to endure another day of waiting and worrying...

Sluggish Frances Cuts Power to 2M in Fla.


The queen, hoping to further reconciliation between Britain and Germany, has urged the two former World War Two foes to learn from history but not be obsessed by the past and to reject national stereotypes.

Queen #39;s visit stirs Anglo-German past


With the WTO giving India and seven other complainants the right to slap American imports with tariffs of their own, the US has ended up scoring an own goal.

Bye Bye Byrd


Palestinian sources reported early Saturday that a civilian died of wounds he sustained earlier when Israeli forces raided Khan Younis city a week ago.

Three Palestinians die in Gaza Strip


One interesting side note of the Willie Randolph coronation Thursday was a brief commentary by general manager Omar Minaya, in which he detailed some of the Mets #39; winter plans.

Minaya ready for moves


U2 is hoping consumers will find what they are looking for this fall--in the form of a special-edition Apple iPod loaded with the band #39;s new album.

U2 Back in Black iPod


SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - A vanquished Andy Roddick  refused to blame a groin injury for Sunday's loss to Carlos  Moya which handed the Davis Cup to Spain.

Roddick Refuses to Blame Injury for Davis Defeat


Cancer drug distributors are trying to charge storage and handling fees to the makers of the drugs, a move some consumer groups worry could undermine parts of the Medicare prescription benefit law meant to curb pricing abuses.

Drug fee plan draws fire


American gymnast Paul Hamm has survived an appeal against his Olympic gold medal by the man he beat into bronze in Athens. South Korea #39;s Yang Tae-young had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after

Hamm keeps medal


The teams have just finished their final preparations for the race and qualifying, in much lower temperatures than yesterday.

Budapest, Free Practice 3 and 4: A tight battle in store


Belarusans voted in favor of scrapping presidential term limits, the Central Elections Commission chief said Monday, citing partial results. Ending the limits would allow the country's authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, to seek a new term in 2006.

Belarus Says Vote Allows President to Run Again


World oil prices skidded on Monday as Iraq pumped oil through its southern pipelines and Russia vowed to step up exports, but analysts said the days of high prices were not yet over.

Oil price slides as Iraqi crude flows


African countries have announced a continent-wide plan to slash ivory trading in their domestic markets.

Ivory crackdown agreed in Africa


UNDER-STRENGTH France reached their third Fed Cup final when they took an unbeatable 3-0 lead in their semi-final against Spain today.

Dechy takes France into final


Chandigarh, Oct. 25 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India today rubbished reports that 25 and 50 paisa coins have been withdrawn from circulation.

RBI clears air over coins


Reuters - Peyton Manning threw six touchdown\passes, setting a National Football League record with his\fifth straight game with at least four TD tosses, as the\Indianapolis Colts hammered the Detroit Lions 41-9 in U.S.\Thanksgiving Day play in Detroit.

NFL: Manning Fires Six TD Passes as Colts Rout Lions (Reuters)


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  Monday submitted his Gaza withdrawal plan for a crucial  parliamentary vote, while tanks and troops killed 14  Palestinians in a raid in the coastal strip.

Sharon Opens Stormy Parliament Debate on Gaza Plan


BOSTON -- It #39;s likely the federal government will be handing down a set of rules for voice communication over the Internet. FCC Chairman Michael Powell said he will seek a broad set of rules to cover what

FCC to regulate more of the Internet


India's state-owned telecom provider signs \$8.2 million contract with the company.

UTStarcom wins Indian IP gear contract


European Space Agency -- ESAs quartet of space-weather watchers, Cluster, has discovered vortices of ejected solar material high above the Earth.     The superheated gases trapped in these structures are probably tunnelling their way into the Earths magnetic bubble, the magnetosphere...

Cluster Finds Giant Gas Vortices at the Edge of Earths Magnetic Bubble


President Bush said yesterday that he had tapped one of the nation #39;s most prominent Cuban-Americans, Carlos Gutierrez, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Kellogg Co.

Kellogg CEO to head Commerce Department


Emissions of sulfur dioxide, which causes acid rain, rose 4 percent in 2003, but probably will not compromise long-term air quality goals, the government reported Wednesday.

Acid Rain Pollution Up 4 Percent in 2003


The deal was announced by the team Thursday, about 12 hours after the worst opening-night loss in Nets #39; history, 100-77 to Shaquille O #39;Neal and the Miami Heat.

Nets sign Lawrence Frank to four-year contract extension


Sven-Goran Eriksson heralded a three-way contest for the vacant spot in Englands midfield after Nicky Butt was ruled out of this weekends opening 2006 World Cup qualifier in Austria.

Eriksson Looking for Butt Deputy


The Chicago White Sox have come to terms on a two-year, \$5.5 million contract with pitcher Dustin Hermanson. He will earn \$2 million in 2005 and \$3 million in 2006, with the club holding an option for 2007 at \$3.5 million.

White Sox sign Hermanson to two-year deal


Oil prices fell to seven-week lows below \$47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in US oil and natural gas inventories ahead of winter.

Oil Fades to \$47 as Supplies Build


AP - An Alabama high school coach says he was just trying to get equality for his girls' basketball team when he complained about its treatment. His legal battle to regain his job will reach the Supreme Court at the end of the month.

Coach Humbled by Attention Over Title IX (AP)


If at first you don #39;t succeed - and you #39;re Sony - it #39;s a good bet that success is a mandate the second time around. ... la the ubiquitous iPod - Sony #39;s last stab at a hard-disk-based digital music device sank with only a trace.

An MP3-capable Walkman is set to challenge iPod


Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe, undaunted by her disastrous showing at the Athens Olympics, hopes to run in Beijing in four years and possibly even at the 2012 Games.

Radcliffe hopes to run in Beijing


FT.com - Orange on Monday launched its long-delayed 3G mobile phone services in the UK, and predicted it would sell between 1.5 and 2m branded handsets by the end of 2006.

Orange launches delayed 3G service (FT.com)


Nobody in the Green Bay Packers #39; locker room had anything nasty to say about the Eagles. They didn #39;t say anything about the fact that with the score 44-3 late in the fourth quarter yesterday, Donovan McNabb

Packers don #39;t get mad, they just hope to get even


British companies are losing out because other European Union countries are blocking access to lucrative public contracts, Treasury chief Gordon Brown said Monday.

Update 1: UK Companies Losing Out on EU Contracts


Google Challenges Amazon with Book Search\\Google has quietly launched a new book search service which is predicted to rival Google publishing partner and Internet book retailer Amazon.com. Accoding to a Rueters report Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be holding a press conference on Thursday to demonstrate the ...


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved tenders to build 1,000 more Israeli settler homes in the occupied West Bank, plans that had been shelved earlier to avoid discord with Washington, political sources say.

Sharon OKs 1,000 new settlement homes


Reuters - The U.S. government on Tuesday\awarded Sanofi-Aventis  a contract worth up to  #36;41\million through 2008 to ensure enough eggs are available for\future flu vaccine production.

Sanofi Wins Contract for Flu Shot Vaccine (Reuters)


A Russian Soyuz craft has landed in Kazakhstan bringing an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts back from the International Space Station or ISS.

Russian - US Space Crew Lands in Kazakhstan


quot;Seems like that guy singing this song has been doing it for a long time -- is there anything he knows that he ain #39;t said?

What a Week: Greenspan Trips Dollar


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New claims for U.S. jobless benefits  rose in the latest week, but the gain was largely blamed on  Hurricane Charley, the government said on Thursday.

Jobless Claims Up, Hurricane a Factor


Crude oil futures prices fell Tuesday on growing expectations that a winter supply crisis will be averted and after union leaders cancelled a strike in major exporter Nigeria.

Crude oil prices decline on easing winter supply woes, cancelled <b>...</b>


KARACHI, October 28 (Online): Bruised and battered Pakistan Cricket team will take on Sri Lanka to avenge the defeat of first test in final and decisive test of two match series here at National Cricket Stadium today (Thursday).

Pak, Sri Lanka lock horns in Karachi Test today


Mikael Silvestre headed two goals as Manchester United, boosted by the return of defender Rio Ferdinand, beat Liverpool 2-1 in English soccer #39;s Premiership.

Man. United, Boosted by Ferdinand, Defeats Liverpool (Update1)


NEW YORK -- Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc. on Monday said it has dropped its lawsuit against Nielsen Media Research over a new TV rating system Univision claimed miscounts its viewers.

Univision drops suit against Nielsen


10/19/2004 -- Microsoft and Cisco are teaming up to share security information across products, an effort that should ultimately make offerings from both vendors more secure.

Microsoft, Cisco Team on Network Access Protections


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Medtronic Inc. <A HREF=

Medtronic Drops, Results Fail to Inspire


England #39;s Brian Davis shot a 4-under 68 Sunday and moved out to a six-shot lead after the fifth round of the PGA Tour #39;s 90-hole qualifying tournament.

Davis takes six-shot lead at PGA Tour qualifying tournament


Members of the NHL Players Association are meeting in Toronto today to discuss the seven-week-old hockey lockout. Some 70 to 80 player reps are expected at the meeting, who will then brief their teammates back home.

NHL players meeting to discuss lockout


SiliconValley.com - For SBC Communications, Wednesday's deal with Microsoft for software to deliver television programming to homes over high-speed lines is the latest broadside in the company's battle to compete with cable companies.

SBC, Microsoft team up on TV over broadband (SiliconValley.com)


ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Ticker) - Top seed Marat Safin of Russia met his match Friday in the quarterfinals of the \$1 million St. Petersburg Open.

Safin upset in St. Petersburg


Shares in Nortel Networks Corp. dropped 9 per cent yesterday after the telecom equipment giant, the subject of several Canadian and US accounting probes, hinted that rivals are taking a bite out of its market share.

Nortel stock battered by more bad news


Oil and gas exploration company Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said Thursday that it launched cash tender offers for about \$1 billion of its outstanding debt.

Anadarko to Buy Back \$1 Billion of Debt


A record eighth typhoon swept through southern Japan on Wednesday, killing at least two people, triggering floods and strong winds that forced the evacuation of tens of thousands.

Typhoon Meari Hits South Japan, Triggers Floods


Pope John Paul has declared two controversial figures blessed - the last stage of beatification before sainthood. One of them is Emperor Karl of Austria, a devout Catholic, who has been criticised for authorising

Pope declares controversial figures blessed


News that the assembly of Jaguar cars in Coventry will stop was greeted with dismay locally today. Residents in the village of Allesley, where the Browns Lane factory is based, expressed

Dismay and Sadness at Jaguar Decision


Biotechnology company Genentech Inc. received a subpoena from the US Attorney #39;s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania requesting documents related to the promotion

Genentech Receives Subpoena on Rituxan


washingtonpost.com - Shareholders approved Aether Systems Inc.'s sale of one of its two remaining operating divisions yesterday, a deal that will take the Owings Mills company out of the wireless business and nearly complete its transformation into a mortgage investment fund.

Shareholders Approve Aether Changeover (washingtonpost.com)


It #39;s almost the end of the semester and many male students are turning to video games, instead of the Internet, to relieve some much built-up stress.

Video games the answer to society #39;s happiness


A NASA telescope recently discovered evidence that the most violent part of the process in forming an Earth-sized planet - the collisions between colossal chunks of rock - may last hundreds of millions of years instead of 10 million years, scientists said

Planets may take longer to form than previously thought


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. #39;s (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Lee Scott is  quot;optimistic quot; about the holiday season and expects a  quot;strong finish quot; to the year, he said on Tuesday.

Wal-Mart CEO Sees Strong Finish to Year


The United Nations began distributing about 40 tons of food from two different places in Gonaves today.

U.N. Aid in Haiti Held Up by Lack of Help From Government


Mobile phones get smaller and lighter all the time. With the part count for the average mobile going down by 20-30 per cent every year, a phone bought five years ago now looks as old-fashioned as a 1950s wireless.

Mobile makers get the message


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday, after he  government said retail sales in November were better than  expected, a sign of economic strength.

Stocks Climb; Retail Sales, Oracle Help


Is Apple Computer Inc fine-tuning an enhanced iPod with roughly 50 percent more storage and a colour screen to display photos? The Internet sites that follow Apples coming product releases are buzzing with

Possible new iPod causing buzz


SHARES in Kidde soared more than 17 per cent yesterday after it emerged that the fire equipment group had rejected an indicative 1.

Kidde pours cold water on 1.3bn bid


Tiger Woods says Mark O'Meara should have been named US Ryder Cup captain for 2006.

Golf: Woods upset at Ryder post


Saddam Hussein met with a defense attorney Thursday for the first time since the former Iraqi president was captured a year ago and days before several of his top aides are due to appear in court for hearings on alleged war crimes.

Hussein Sees Attorney Before Aides' Hearings


The Palestinian public and its leadership in the territories are united in their intention to hold elections for the leadership of the Palestinian Authority in two months #39; time.

Give E. J #39;lem Arabs the vote


Prosecutors in the Parmalat fraud case were in court Tuesday to convince a judge to order trials for 29 people, ranging from the dairy giant #39;s founder to former company financial officers and accountants.

First Court Hearing Set in Parmalat Case


When Derek Jeter was a 19-year-old shortstop for Single A Tampa, manager Jake Gibbs watched him play a few games and gave Jeter the green light on the bases. Gibbs trusted Jeter's instincts so much that he was comfortable letting him decide when he should try and steal.

Jeter, Rivera a winning combination


It should come as no surprise that York University picked up the stadium project ball after the University of Toronto dropped it. It has been apparent the Argos and the Canadian Soccer Association would be

York site has several advantages


AP - Minnesota running back Michael Bennett will miss at least two more games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Vikings' Bennett Has Surgery on Knee (AP)


Software giant tailors new version of office suite for small-business users.

First Look: Microsoft Small Business Accounting


All the action as Great Britain #39;s Amir Khan takes on Cuban Mario Kindelan in the Olympic lightweight final. (1241 BST). 1200 BST: Anticipation builds as 17-year-old Amir Khan from Bolton bids to become the

Live: Khan v Kindelan


Microsoft #39;s latest step into the enormously profitable search sector is unlikely to win any first-stop commitments from users, but the signs are promising.

Microsoft search: Not yet ready for prime time


washingtonpost.com - SAN FRANCISCO -- Chuck Harris remembers when the Internet was fun and he'd spend hours reading his favorite news sites, checking the church calendar, browsing the shops. Then, a few weeks ago, he lost control of his computer. It turned into a giant electronic billboard.

Computer Users Face New Scourge (washingtonpost.com)


PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. (PHS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it agreed to buy American Medical Security Group Inc.

UPDATE 3-PacifiCare to buy American Medical for \$502 mln


Intelhas released its Quick Start Kit for Linux, stepping up support for Asian system integrators that offer Linux-based desktop PCs.

Intel ramps up support for Linux in Asia


FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Continued depreciation in the dollar  is forcing Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen to consider  building VW and Audi brand cars in the United States, the  company's sales and marketing head said.

VW Considers Building Cars in U.S. -Paper


Canadians remember two things about Ronald Reagan #39;s trip to Quebec City in 1985: his rendition of  quot;When Irish Eyes Are Smiling quot; with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and the announcement

Simmering Trade Disputes Will Greet Bush in Canada


NASA has funded another extension of their mission -- an additional six months, if they last. Word from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is that NASA has regained reliable contact with the rovers Spirit and Opportunity

NASA funds extension of Mars rovers mission


Since rain and freshwater flooding are the number one causes of death from hurricanes in the United States over the last 30 years, better understanding of these storms is vital for insuring public safety.

News: TRMM Sees Rain from Hurricanes Fall Around the World


The proposed merger between Constellation and The Robert Mondavi Corp. has been finalised. The two companies yesterday (3 November) signed a definitive merger agreement in which Constellation will acquire

US: Constellation and Mondavi merger is go


Kevin Garnett made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left then Trenton Hassell blocked Jerry Stackhouse #39;s long jumper at the buzzer, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves an 83-82 victory over Dallas on Monday night in the Mavericks #39; first of several games

Timberwolves 83, Mavericks 82


Reuters - Japan's Sharp Corp. said on\Tuesday it had developed a 65-inch liquid crystal display (LCD)\television, the world's biggest, in a bid to break into the\large flat-panel TV market dominated by plasma display (PDP)\makers.

Sharp Takes Aim at PDP Market with Biggest LCD TV (Reuters)


More than a million books at Oxford University #39;s expansive Bodleian Library, including rare first editions, are to be scanned by the search engine Google and posted online for readers around the world.

Google to put books from great libraries on internet


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks looked set to open lower  on Monday amid investor concern that high energy costs will  squeeze corporate profits and consumer spending.

Stocks Seen Lower, Weighed Down by Oil


p2pnet.net News:- p2pnet.net News:- The entertainment industry - Hollywood, for short - is calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn the Grokster / Morpheus ruling that says p2p networks aren #39;t liable for alleged copyright violations committed by users

Stomp file sharers: MPAA, RIAA


VILLANOVA, Pa. Nov 1, 2004 - Iveta Benesova defeated Kristina Brandi 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Advanta Championships.

Benesova Wins at Advanta Championships


Red Hat Inc. announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with America Online Inc. to acquire its Netscape Security Solutions software assets.

Red Hat to Buy Netscape Server Programs


quot;(A merged company) will invest more in (business software) applications than Oracle and PeopleSoft could do independently and we #39;ll give SAP a good run, quot; Ellison said.

Technology ; Oracle to  #39;oversupport #39; PeopleSoft customer - Ellison


Reuters - Microsoft Corp.  released on\Tuesday a patch for its latest

Microsoft Issues Patch; E-Mail ID Plan Rejected (Reuters)


Reuters - New Jersey Nets guard Jason\Kidd continues to recover from surgery on his left knee and\will reportedly be sidelined until December.

Report: Kidd Not Expected Back Until December (Reuters)


Four million people were tonight without power in Florida as Hurricane Frances smashed its way across the sunshine state. The storm which has left thousands of British holidaymakers

Millions Left Without Power as Hurricane Frances Strikes


MADRID, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Luis Figo said on Wednesday he was taking an indefinite break from international football, but would not confirm whether his decision was final.

Figo takes break from international game


Reuters - Turmeric, a spice used extensively in\Asia as a key ingredient of curry, may be protecting children\against leukemia, a scientist said on Thursday.

Turmeric May Protect Against Leukemia -Scientist (Reuters)


Gucci Group, the luxury goods division of Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA, said Wednesday that Giacomo Santucci has been replaced as chief executive of the Gucci brand.

Gucci Replaces Chief Executive Santucci


OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO - Delegates to the Francophonie summit decided Saturday not to expel Ivory Coast from the organization, instead they passed a resolution condemning the violence in the country and threatened future sanctions.

Francophonie endorses Martin #39;s reform idea


Israel's PM steps up efforts to rebuild his coalition after suffering a setback in parliament over his Gaza plan.

Sharon rushes to widen coalition


Pfizer Inc. has begun pulling two television advertisements for its Viagra impotence drug after US officials said the  quot;wild thing quot; ads made unsubstantiated claims about a return of sexual desire.

Pfizer Pulling  #39;Wild Thing #39; Viagra Ads


Peugeot boss Corrado Provera expects Marcus Gronholm to bounce back today after wet weather saw him slip off the pace in the Wales Rally GB.

GRONHOLM CAN BOUNCE BACK - PROVERA


OCTOBER 08, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. is investigating a reported vulnerability in ASP.Net that could allow an attacker to bypass security features on a Web server and view sensitive content, the company said yesterday.

ASP.Net glitch discovered


If you #39;re a computer user, you may have several of them stacked on your desk. We #39;re talking about floppy disks - and they are pretty much becoming extinct.

Bye-bye, floppy. It #39;s been good to know you


LONDON - When an ant comes to the fork in the road, it uses geometry to find the correct path, scientists say. Worker pharaoh ants use a series of branching paths scented with pheromones to travel around their colony.

Angles guide ants back to home


AP - The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the NL Central for the third time in five seasons.

Cards Shut Out D-Backs, Clinch NL Central (AP)


Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said new coach Mariano Garcia Remon will be allowed time to make his presence felt and was under no pressure to obtain instant success.

Garcia Remon receives Perez #39;s vote of confidence


A group of armed men abducted CNN producer Riad Ali in Gaza City on Monday. There has been no claim of responsibility for the abduction, and the militant group Hamas condemned it.

Uncensored News For Real People


Regarding the creation of a John F. Kennedy assassination video  quot;game, quot;  quot;JFK Reloaded, quot; developed by Kirk Ewing for Traffic Games of Scotland: How truly unfortunate that this firm is so hard

A virtual disgrace


The arrest marks a major breakthrough in the case, which involves the posting of more than 800MB of source code from Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS) to a Russian Web site in May.

Arrest made in Cisco source code theft


Five Palestinians were killed and other seven injured today at dawn in an Israeli air raid carried out by one Israeli helicopter at the house of a leading figure from the Islamic resistance movement ( Hamas) in al-Shuja #39;eya quarters to the east of Gaza.

One Hamas leader survived assassination; five Palestinians killed in an Israeli bombardment in Gaza


A British lawyer opens a law firm in North Korea, hoping to cash in on the foreigners doing business there.

UK lawyer opens firm in Pyongyang


The game will be made up as part of a Wednesday doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.

Twins-Yankees Game Postponed by Rain


The parent of Dulles-based low-cost carrier Independence Air warned for the first time Tuesday that it will be

Chapter 11 Filing Possible, Flyi Says


BHP Billiton has delivered the biggest profit ever achieved by an Australian company - a \$US3.38billion (\$4.73billion) whopper, up 78 per cent on last year.

Chinese boom pays off for BHP


Former Wales and Liverpool striker Ian Rush has ruled himself out of succeeding Mark Hughes as manager of Wales. Rush was only appointed manager of English fourth division side Chester

Rush rules himself out of Wales manager #39;s job


LONDON : Andrew Symonds blasted a quickfire 71 not out as Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy here at The Oval.

Cricket: Symonds leads Aussies into last four


TheDeal.com - A long and winding road runs from Joseph Fletcher to Craig Conway.

Situational ethics meets PeopleSoft (TheDeal.com)


Reuters, the UK-based global information company for financial services, media and corporate markets, formally opened its new data centre in Bangalore on Thursday.

Reuters data centre to house half of global staff by next year


Vonage and AT #38;T, still locked in a price war, are separately planning new features in a battle for VoIP customers.

Yes, but can your VoIP service do this?


Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest chip maker, on Tuesday introduced a powerful mobile chip running at 3.33 GHz for notebook computers.

Intel introduces new mobile chip


Dell, EMC, Intel and Oracle have sealed an alliance to develop grid computing technology. The move is an effort to develop a standard approach to building and deploying enterprise grid computing infrastructures.

IT Heavyweights Form Grid Computing Alliance


iraffes evolved long necks to browse in trees high above the competition. That is as plain as the explanation the wolf in granny clothing gave Little Red Riding Hood for his big teeth:  quot;The better to eat you with, my dear.

Paleontologists Put Ancient Long-Necked Monster in Its Place


Soon, Linda Anderson and members of her family will bundle up and make the annual trip to the Christmas tree farm in search of a tree.

Tree traditions


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - Colin Montgomerie is  playing team leader, confidant and chief cheerleader to  Europe's Ryder Cup squad this week -- and he is thriving on the  challenge.

Montgomerie Multi-Tasks in Europe's Cause


The inability to figure Steve Spurrier hasn #39;t been this severe since Georgia dumped Ray Goff. During his 12-year coaching run at the University of Florida, no one ever knew exactly what he was

Ol #39; ballcoach draws up another trick play


Michaels Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest arts and crafts retailer, on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income rose 10 percent but warned future results may not be as strong as previously expected.

Michael Stores Earnings Rise, Shares Fall


Internet TV is a mirage, seeming so close yet turning out to be far away or downright unreal when you try to watch it. At least that's my take on the many past plans for zapping motion pictures over the Internet.

Internet TV tries to go mainstream


British radio station Virgin Radio (which is not part of Virgin Group anymore) has teamed up with Napster UK to launch an online music chart called (very creative..) The Napster Online Music Chart.

Napster UK teams with Virgin Radio


THE IMPASSE between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and a number of its players could have serious repercussions for West Indies cricket.

For the sake of cricket


All eyes will be on Paula Radcliffe and her possible tilt at the women #39;s 10,000m title. The  #39;will she, won #39;t she #39; saga could be drawn out until the race is due to start.

Alternative Athens


Formula One team Jaguar will race next season after being taken over by beverage company Red Bull on Monday. Jaguar #39;s parent company, Ford, said Sept.

Jaguar Formula One team taken over by Red Bull beverage company


US cereal maker General Mills is planning to make all of its cereals with whole grains, in an effort to cater to more health-conscious breakfast eaters.

US Cereal Maker Says All its Brands Will be Whole Grain


Reciprocal Link Scams\ \Reciprocal link scams are on the rise. It is no secret that most search engines count the quantity and quality of incoming links to a website when deciding how to rank it. In fact some give weight to the ratio of incoming links versus outbound links. This ...

Reciprocal Link Scams


NASA #39;s newest astronaut candidates experienced their first taste of zero gravity and are now preparing to make their first jet flights without the company of instructors.

Astronaut Candidates Taste Zero G


The Internet may have forever changed the music business, but online downloads will keep playing second fiddle to compact discs for at least the next five years.

Silicon Still Rocks the House


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The American death toll in Iraq  topped 1,000 on Tuesday nearly 18 months after President Bush  launched the war that has become a central issue in the  November U.S. presidential elections.

U.S. Death Toll in Iraq Reaches Grim Milestone


After the first TV debate in the US presidential campaign, polls give good news for the Democrats.

Poll gives Kerry post-debate lead


(New York-WABC, October 10, 2004) - The euphoria of Saturday night #39;s win was quickly overshadowed Sunday, when two relatives of Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera died in a swimming pool accident Saturday night at his home in Panama.

Family Tragedy for Yankees Pitcher


The festival spirit of revellers at the Notting Hill carnival was praised by police today as the colourful summer spectacular entered its second day.

Carnival Crowds Expected to Top A Million


AP - A  #36;239 million satellite toppled to a factory floor last year because nobody bothered to check that it was secure before moving it, according to a NASA investigation board's report on the mishap.

Satellite Mishap Blamed on Human Error (AP)


November 29, 2004 - Valve announced today that it won summary judgement against Vivendi Universal Games in Valve #39;s suit regarding cyber cafe game licensing.

Score One for Gordon Freeman


Hughes had been battling the illness for the last 15 months but deteriorated in the last few days, his wife Barbara said.  quot;He died at his home in Sheffield with his family around him, quot; she added on Tuesday.

Liverpool legend Hughes dies


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his new Spanish signings will help the Reds to become contenders for the English Premiership crown.

Spaniards can lift Liverpool: Benitez


Multinational oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell has evacuated non-essential staff from two oil production plants in Nigeria where troops are fighting a major offensive against rebel militia, a spokesman said.

Shell evacuates staff from Nigerian conflict


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - One policeman was killed and three others wounded in clashes with militants in a town northeast of Riyadh, a Saudi Interior Ministry official said Friday.

One police officer killed in clashes with militants north of Saudi <b>...</b>


HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=

Microsoft to Hire Hundreds More in India


Ziff Davis - Symbol's 'access port' will support 802.11a, b and g simultaneously.

Multiband Wi-Fi Device Manages Voice, Video and Data (Ziff Davis)


NEW YORK - Hurt by erratic advertising demand, many of the nation #39;s newspaper companies will fail to deliver the profits they had hoped for in the latest quarter.

Newspaper Companies #39; Profit Seen Rising


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar regained some ground  against the euro on Monday as traders took profits after the   head of the European Central Bank said the euro zone unit's  recent climb against the dollar was

Dollar Off Its Knees Before Euro


BANGKOK, Thailand -- Burma's tough but pragmatic prime minister was removed from power yesterday by his hard-line army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military-led Southeast Asian nation.

Burma's prime minister is ousted


Vinny Castilla , who has 298 homers, became the first Rockies player to hit 30 in a season six times.

NL notables


Reuters - Police said on Monday they have arrested\a 20-year-old British man on suspicion of stealing Cisco\Systems  source code, the basic instructions for the\machines that direct Internet traffic across the globe.

UK Man Held Over Cisco Source Code Theft (Reuters)


Construction spending surged in August to the highest level on record, while manufacturing grew at a slower pace in September, offering mixed signals about the economy's strength.

Construction, Industrial Data Give Mixed Signals


Reuters - Vivendi Universal on Tuesday reported a\sharply wider half-year net loss of 1.86 billion euros ( #36;2.28\billion), hit by currency translation losses linked to its\entertainment deal with NBC, but its SFR cell phones unit\boosted profits at the operating level.

Vivendi Net Loss Up (Reuters)


Red Sox third base coach Dale Sveum has taken a lot of heat this season for getting base runners thrown out at the plate, but you can't diss him for his other duty -- coaching the infield defense.

Gloves were helping hands


A remote-controlled roadside bomb blew up an army patrol car in a pre-dawn attack today in the violence-torn territory of Kashmir, killing an army major and 10 other men, police said.

Roadside bomb kills 11 in Kashmir


According to internetnews.com, AOL has dumped the idea following concerns expressed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), coupled with the tepid support for Sender ID in the open source community.

AOL dumps sender ID


I.B.M. plans to invest \$250 million over the next five years and employ 1,000 people in a new business unit to support products and services related to sensor networks.

What's in the Box? Radio Tags Know That, and More


Reuters - Children's apparel retailer\Gymboree Corp.  said on Tuesday its third-quarter net\profit fell sharply as fierce competition with rivals forced it\to cut prices and bit into profit margins.

Gymboree 3rd-Quarter Earnings Slump (Reuters)


Reuters - Oracle Corp.  on Friday\won the backing of another key public pension fund in its\ #36;8.8-billion hostile bid for PeopleSoft Inc.  as the\17-month takeover battle between the two California-based\business software makers neared a key deadline.

Oracle's PeopleSoft Bid Deadline Nears (Reuters)


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - It took Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess one game to get in trouble with the National Basketball Association.

Pistons #39; McDyess fined \$5,000 US


Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - JL Lewis fired a 10-under-par 62 Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Resort.

=== Lewis grabs two-shot lead with scorching 62 ===


Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the streets on Nepal #39;s capital on Monday after the government lifted a curfew imposed after deadly anti-Muslim riots erupted last week.

Government lifts curfew on Nepal capital


The Recording Industry Association of America has filed a new round of lawsuits against 762 people it believes have been illegally posting and downloading music on such networks as Kazaa and eDonkey.

New Fronts Form Against Online-Music Trading


Houston Rockets #39; center Yao Ming gave no push to the development of the Chinese basketball though the NBA could be one of the best textbooks for China.

Yao: China not ready to learn from NBA


AMERICAN Fred Funk shot a six-under 66 to beat Ryan Palmer by one shot and claim his first PGA title in six years today. Funk, 48, captured the Southern Fram Bureau Classic with a birdie on the par-five final hole.

Funk ends title drought


HONG KONG: Although President Hu Jintao enjoys a reputation as a moderate reformist, this is a comparison on a relative scale. The president clearly has no intention of leading China out of communism.

Other Views: Limited reform agenda in China


Reuters - Pakistani security forces have\arrested an Islamic militant suspected of involvement in a 2002\bomb attack on the U.S. consulate in Karachi in which 12\Pakistanis were killed, officials said on Thursday.

Pakistan Arrests Suspect in U.S. Consulate Blast (Reuters)


scoundrel

Air India trial witness derided as


A delegation from the Muslim Council of Britain is travelling to Baghdad in an attempt to secure the release of hostage Kenneth Bigley.

Muslim Council joins fight for hostage #39;s life


PC owners will be able to download a major security update for Windows XP as from Wednesday.

Home PCs to get key Windows fix


MADRID (Reuters) - French police have found two  Russian-made surface-to-air missiles among huge arms caches  uncovered during a swoop against Basque separatist guerrilla  group ETA, officials said on Tuesday.

Spain: Russian Missiles Found in ETA Arms Caches


Even before tipoff last Friday in Game 1 of its opening-round playoff series with Minnesota, the Seattle Storm held a 2-0 lead in perhaps the most critical statistic of all -- superstars.

Storm sweeps past Lynx


The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, Tuesday raised short term interest rates for the third time in as many months. The central bank believes the economy has absorbed the sharp rise in energy prices that occurred earlier this year.

US Interest Rates Boosted for Third Straight Month


Merck  amp; Co. #39;s campaign to defend itself in the wake of the recall of the pain reliever Vioxx intensified as it placed a package of three full-page ads in seven prominent newspapers beginning last Friday.

Merck steps up PR campagin after recall


SBC said it signed a 10-year, \$400 million agreement with Microsoft to provide next-generation television services using Microsoft #39;s TV internet protocol television edition software platform.

Computer, TV Merger Begins


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - India warned on Friday that new  American arms sales to Pakistan could harm improving New  Delhi-Washington ties as well as a promising dialogue between  the South Asia's two nuclear rivals.

India Warns U.S. on Arms Sales to Pakistan


BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox created history, now  they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's  perennial also-rans take on the St Louis Cardinals in a bid to  earn their first World Series title since 1918.

Boston Hopes to Make Believers Out of Skeptics


Canadian Press - BRUSSELS (AP) - nreece can continue to tax its trademark liqueur ouzo at half the other rate of other alcohols, the European Union's highest court ruled Tuesday.

EU's highest court says Greece can tax ouzo at lower rate than other liquors (Canadian Press)


Reuters - A leading environmental group called\Friday for protection for the great white shark and humphead\wrasse coral fish, whose numbers have plunged because of\overfishing and China's growing appetite for exotic foods.

WWF Calls for Ban in Trade of Great White Sharks (Reuters)


PARIS, France -- Czech qualifier Radek Stepanek booked his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters with a 7-6 6-3 win over Mikhail Youzhny, who knocked out holder Tim Henman the day before.

Czech Stepanek reaches Paris semis


Cindy K. Andreotti, as MCI #39;s president of enterprise sales, and Seth D. Blumenfeld, as head of international sales. Robert D. McTeer Jr.

Revolving Door


Market research firm IDC is forecasting Apple Computers dominance in the portable jukebox market of MP3 players with the iPod and iPod mini will see increased

IDC Sees Pressure on Apple #39;s iPod Dominance; Flash Player From <b>...</b>


Reuters - Fossils of ancient marine reptiles that\lived 230 million years ago show the prehistoric creatures gave\birth to live young, scientists said on Wednesday.

Ancient Sea Reptiles Gave Birth to Live Young (Reuters)


Thousands of civilians are fleeing clashes between Rwandan Hutu rebels and unidentified opponents near the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) town of Goma, a senior UN official says.

Thousands flee Congo clashes: UN


AP - Arizona State (8-2 overall, 5-2 Pac-10) is averaging just over 30 points. The Wildcats (2-8, 1-6) are averaging a measly 13 points, ranking them 117th in Division I.

No. 18 Sun Devils Seek to Stop Wildcats (AP)


Reuters - The release of two Italian women aid\workers in Iraq was greeted with joy and relief on Tuesday\following three weeks of anguish in Italy over their abduction.

Italy's 'Two Simonas' Freed, Jubilation at Home (Reuters)


PC World - Dangerous new ways to try to steal your money are in progress.

Phishers Adopt Scam Tricks From Virus Writers (PC World)


Maryland shoots a season-high 55 percent from the field and John Gilchrist drops in 22 points as the Terps dominate UNC-Asheville, 96-72, on Sunday afternoon.

Terps Burn Bulldogs


PARIS: Ankle-victim Patrick Vieira will miss Arsenals Champions League trip to Panathinaikos today in a big blow to manager Arsene Wenger on the run-up to the Athens tie.

Injured Gunners captain ruled out of trip to Panathinaikos


OURE CASSONI, CHAD - She pulled tattered socks over her bony legs and stared at the ground, trying to hide the dirty, torn clothing she is so embarrassed to wear.

The educated say they #39;re at risk in Sudan


AP - Fullback Fred Beasley could be sidelined until the 49ers' season opener Sept. 12 against the Atlanta Falcons with a high left ankle sprain.

49ers' Beasley Could Miss Several Weeks (AP)


JASON ROBINSON: The England captain boycotted the media all week but did his talking on the pitch as South Africa were comfortably dispatched.

ENGLAND v SOUTH AFRICA RATINGS


The WTO gave the go-ahead to countries in Europe and elsewhere to impose punitive duties on US exports. The United States has failed to repeal a trade law that protects the US Steel industry, according to WTO.

US Promises Compliance with WTO Rules


The Federal Tax Service slapped Yukos with a \$4.1 billion back-tax bill for 2001 on Friday, \$700 million more than its original claim, which was announced July 1. The amended bill, the

Tax Service Raises 2001 Yukos Bill to \$4.1Bln


GLASGOW (AFP) - Rangers won 2-0 in a heated Old Firm game at Ibrox to narrow Celtic #39;s lead in the Scottish Premier League to a single point.

Rangers win heated Old Firm match to blow title race wide open


A pioneering aviation company will attempt to rocket into space on Wednesday in a bid to win the \$10 million Ansari X Prize. The prize will go to the first non-governmental vehicle that can ferry three people

Day dawns for X Prize space shot


After three races without a win, the world champion cruised to his 13th victory of the season and a record of 146 championship points for the season yesterday.

Schumi back to winning at Japanese GP


A loud explosion rattled central Baghdad on Tuesday and a cloud of smoke could be seen rising close to the Green Zone government and diplomatic compound.

Explosion Rocks Baghdad, Smoke Near Green Zone


AP - It was called

Beheadings on Rise Around the World (AP)


LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices crept higher on  Wednesday, with long-dated bonds benefiting from the view that  higher U.S. interest rates will help keep inflation under  control.

US Treasuries Up, Long-End Leads the Way


Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey #39;s prime minister, has been travelling so much recently that most Turks have to turn on their television to find out where he is.

Anchoring Turkey in the European family


Chinese President Hu Jintao has sent a congratulatory message to Indonesia #39;s newly elected president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Hu Jintao congratulates Indonesia #39;s new president


If the drug allegations surrounding US track star Marion Jones are true, not only could she be stripped of her Olympic medals but American sprinters may also face tougher restrictions in the future, the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Monday.

Pound says Jones case pivotal in doping fight


The deal marks the last chapter in the history of two of Hollywoods most famous names - Metro Goldwyn Mayer, once best known for its musical hits like Singing in the Rain and its subsidiary, United Artists, the studio founded in 1919 by Charlie

Sony captures legendary Hollywood studio


Hollywood movie studios on Tuesday stepped up their fight against internet piracy by pursuing lawsuits against people in the US and Europe who operate servers that relay

Hollywood steps up battles to squash web piracy


In a setback for flu vaccine development, Deerfield-based Baxter International Inc. said today it has suspended enrollment in a late-stage European trial for a cell-based flu vaccine.

Baxter shelves flu vaccine test


Phil Jackson called his relationship with Kobe Bryant a  quot;psychological war quot; in his diary The Last season: A Team in Search of its Soul, which will be released next month.

A  quot;psychological war quot;


AP - The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to this country has a new project  #151; becoming the first mass importer of low-cost Chinese-made cars.

Chinese-Made Cars to Be Sold in U.S. (AP)


FRANCE finally struck cycling gold when Julien Absalon won the mountain bike cross country title today in the last cycling race of the Games.

Moutain bike gold to France


AP - The death of a college student from a pepper-spray-filled projectile sparked anger and questions Friday about whether police used too much force to break up rowdy Red Sox revelers outside Fenway Park.

Sox Fan's Death Raises Questions on Force (AP)


TV broadcasts to the mobile phone moved a step nearer reality today when the big five handset vendors announced a co-operation deal to investigate mobile broadcast services.

Big Five Set Their Sights On Mobile TV


Pakistan will hope they finally start their Champions Trophy campaign on Wednesday after their match with Kenya was put back from Tuesday because of rain while West Indies make their scheduled bow in the tournament.

PREVIEW-Pakistan hope rain holds off, Windies enter fray


The board of Harvard Management Corp., which oversees the billions at the world's richest university, met yesterday on the 13th floor of the Federal Reserve tower in Boston with a new chairman sitting at the head of the table for the first time in 15 years. Next week, annual returns for the \$19.3 billion endowment are due, and they will ...

Harvard's PR problem


RSA Security and America Online hope to encourage AOL customers to better protect account information. And VeriSign is announcing a new service called Unified Authentication to reduce the cost of using one-time passwords or hardware smart cards.

AOL, RSA, VeriSign push authentication services


Medical researchers said the U.S. needs a system independent of the F.D.A. to detect harmful effects of drugs already on the market.

Medical Journal Calls for a New Drug Watchdog


Major League Baseball's Washington, D.C. franchise finally  got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated  from Montreal. Team officials, including president Tony  Tavares, also unveiled a color scheme for the team, which is  red, white and blue.

DC's Team Will Be the Nationals


Looking to regain its footing, Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) will reportedly tap IBM (Quote, Chart) veteran John Swainson as CEO.

CA to Choose IBM Vet as CEO


A relaxed Prime Minister John Howard ignored taunts and jeers of  quot;liar, liar quot; as he cast his vote in Sydney on Saturday in an Australian election tipped to see him win a fourth term of government.

Howard tipped to win as polls open


Birmingham, Sept. 12 (PTI): South Africa defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets in a Group B league match of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day cricket tournament at Edgbaston here today.

South Africa win by nine wickets


NEC and Toshiba have made two advancements in developing a new type of memory that could eventually replace the standard memory used in mobile phones, MP3 players, and other portable electronic devices, the companies said Wednesday.

NEC, Toshiba claim MRAM breakthroughs


A lawyer for an anonymous bidder acquired a set of patents covering important aspects of commercial Internet transactions for \$15.5 million.

Mystery Bidder Obtains Internet Patents


The national and state economies continue to expand, giving the Federal Reserve room for further interest rate increases, said Mike Helmar, who follows North Carolina for Economy.

Why the Fed acts as it does


Study finds ginseng both promotes, limits blood vessel growth    HealthDayNews -- An international study is the first to explain how ginseng can both promote the growth of blood vessels and also limit blood vessel growth.    These dual effects can be important...

Ginseng Paradox Explained


British Prime Minister Tony Blair was recovering Saturday after successfully undergoing treatment to correct an irregular heartbeat -- but speculation about who will succeed him raged in his party.

Blair op sparks row in his party


BAGHDAD - Gunmen abducted two Italian aid workers and two Iraqis in central Baghdad yesterday in a brazen attack that will alarm foreigners who are already on edge from widespread kidnappings.

Aid workers abducted in brazen raid


Fifty years ago, Hurricane Hazel unleashed death and devastation from South Carolina to Canada. The powerful storm also spurred new hurricane research and monitoring methods.

Remembering Hurricane Hazel 50 Years Later


American software giant PeopleSoft remained defiant against Oracle #39;s hostile \$9.2billion (5billion) bid yesterday despite PeopleSoft shareholders backing the offer over the weekend.

PeopleSoft defies \$9.2bn Oracle bid


A disgruntled Palestinian who worked as a driver and was bent on killing as many Israeli tourists as possible organized the bombings of three resort

Palestinian Led Sinai Blasts, Egypt Says


(November 12, 2004) - In the hours since Yasser Arafat #39;s death, it seems one question has been on the world #39;s mind: What will it mean?

People here hope for peace, unity in Middle East


TORONTO (CP) - Magna International Inc. has made a \$1.3-billion bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private in a move the company says will help it win business from Japanese and South Korean carmakers.

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


Arsenal came back from two goals down to equal Nottingham Forest #39;s 42-match unbeaten run that has stood for 25 years. The Gunners went ahead in the 26th minute through Thierry Henry, but Arsenal were stunned

Arsenal equal record


WASHINGTON The idea of a no-bid contract for maintaining airport security equipment has turned into a non-starter for the Transportation Security Administration.

TSA backs off no-bid contract plan for airport security equipment


Fred Wilpon, the Mets' owner, on Thursday insisted that Omar Minaya would have 'full autonomy' as the team's new general manager and president of baseball operations.

Minaya Named Power Source for the Mets


SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - A Costa Rican judge on  Saturday put the former head of the Organization of American  States under house arrest for six months, while he is  investigated for bribery claims, judicial officials said.

Former OAS Chief Under House Arrest in Bribe Probe


TO the casual observer, Oracle v. PeopleSoft, the case unfolding in Delaware Chancery Court, is just the latest round in an ugly and long takeover fight between two software giants.

Lies and the Lying CEO #39;s Who Tell Them


The highest ranking soldier charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib has pleaded guilty to five charges. US Army reservist Staff Sergeant Ivan  quot;Chip quot; Frederick made the plea as a two-day court-martial opened at a US base in Baghdad.

Army Reservist Pleads Guilty in Iraq Prison Abuse


Sony has seemingly changed its mind on the MP3 music format, deciding that all new players will be able to play MP3s. Before this decision all music players made by Sony used only the company #39;s proprietary ATRAC format, limiting users #39; choices somewhat.

Sony accepts MP3 format


JOHN Howard yesterday ended 8 years of Coalition frustration by winning outright control of the Senate. His breakthrough came after Nationals candidate Barnaby Joyce

Total control: PM seizes the Senate


Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is not on hunger strike though a number of his jailed deputies are refusing food, according to an officer in charge of the detainees.

US denies Saddam #39;s on hunger strike


(IsraelNN.com) Dutch authorities are treating with extraordinary caution the gruesome murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh on an Amsterdam street on November 2. The 26-year-old suspect, caught by police along with seven alleged accomplices shortly after the

Murder of Dutch Filmmaker Throws Nation into Crisis


Tussle over next-generation DVD format could alienate consumers.\

Standards battle could shoot both sides in foot


AP - Kazaa's long-standing position as the most popular online file-sharing software appears to be over. Last month, the daily average of file-swappers on the FastTrack peer-to-peer network, which includes Kazaa and related programs, was surpassed for the first time by users on the eDonkey/Overnet network, according to online tracking firm BayTSP Inc.

Online Tracking Firm: Kazaa Losing Users (AP)


The collisions that spawn planets are bigger and take place over longer periods of time than previously thought, say astronomers who studied nearly 300 stars with NASA #39;s Spitzer Space Telescope.

Planet formation is violent, slow and messy


The organisers of European Masters Series tournaments will meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss ways to curb the number of withdrawals by leading players from their events.

Masters organisers hold crisis meeting over withdrawals


Law enforcement authorities on both sides of the Atlantic have arrested 28 people on suspicion of operating Web sites that were allegedly designed to steal, sell and forge credit cards and identification documents.

28 Identity Theft Suspects Arrested in Transatlantic Sting


PHOENIX - Craig Counsell is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the latest in an offseason spree of signings designed to turn baseball #39;s biggest losers into winners again.

Counsell is happy to be back


\

 By Bernhard Warner

 LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer electronics giant Sony Corp.\said on Thursday it is mulling a major strategic shift to make\digital music devices that play MP3 song files.

Sony Considers MP3 Support to Silence iPod Fans


Vodafone yesterday began its campaign for dominance of Europe #39;s Christmas market for mobile phones with nine new handsets it will use to provide 3G services offering everything from video calls to downloadable games and television clips.

3G launch becomes battle of the brands


AUSTIN, Texas (Sports Network) - Cedric Benson ran for 188  yards and three touchdowns to lead fifth-ranked Texas to a  44-14 win over Baylor in the Big 12 opener for both schools at  Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Benson Leads Texas to 44-14 Win Over Baylor


AFP - Damien Martyn and Darren Lehmann scored a quickfire century partnership to lead Australia's recovery in the third cricket Test against a severely depleted India here.

Martyn, Lehmann flay injury-hit India in third Test (AFP)


The effort to dominate their way into a de facto standard isn't sitting well with rivals HP and Dell.

IBM, Intel push 'open' blade server spec


When Bennett King takes up the post as West Indies head coach in mid-November, he will have a familiar face as his full-time assistant: Australian academy senior coach David Moore.

Bennett Kings Picks Aussie Assistant


The White Sox #39; 10-2 loss to the Twins at the Metrodome Tuesday night offered a nearly perfect mirror to an increasingly ugly season.

Upon reflection, Sox overmatched


BOSTON -- David Ortiz homered in the 10th inning Friday to send the Boston Red Sox to their second consecutive American League championship series, completing a three-game sweep of the Anaheim Angels with an 8-6 victory.

Red Sox sweep Angels


The British team that built the space probe for Europe #39;s doomed mission to Mars conceded Tuesday that any future ventures to the Red Planet should have better

Still No Answers From Mars on Beagle 2


Three years ago, Tyrone Willingham was heralded as a champion for all black football coaches after being given the responsibility of returning the Notre Dame football program to among the nations elite.

After third season, Willingham runs out of luck with Irish


SanDisk has announced it is doubling the current maximum capacities of a range of its cards. SanDisk #39;s Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD cards are now available in 4GB, 1GB and 2GB capacities ranging in price from \$199 - \$799.

SanDisk doubles capacity of memory cards


PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - It took years for many insurance claims to be paid following Hurricane Andrew in 1992...

Insurance Claims Moving Quickly in Fla.


Britain #39;s Foreign Secretary Jack Straw flies to Sudan on Monday to press the government to end the humanitarian crisis engulfing the western region of Darfur.

Straw to urge Sudan to end Darfur crisis and reach settlement with <b>...</b>


After a tough year, Detroit's troubled carmaker is back -- thanks to a maverick designer and a car that is dazzling the hip-hop crowd

Chrysler's Bling King


Kanpur - Opener Andrew Hall #39;s tenacious 163 put South Africa in command of the first test match against India on Sunday. Hall #39;s defiant 144-run partnership for the sixth wicket with rookie Zander de Bryun

Hall puts SA in command


Flamboyant entrepreneur and easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou joined the highly competitive online music market today, offering tracks from artists such as Franz Ferdinand and Beyonce as well as free downloads from unsigned artists.

Stelios boards music download bandwagon


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

Loews to Buy Entergy-Koch Pipeline


CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Campaign aides to President Bush on Saturday laughed off rampant Internet speculation about whether the president was wired to get help from advisers during his first debate with Sen...

Was Bush Wired? Ridiculous, Campaign Says


NEW YORK, August 27 (New Ratings) - ConocoPhillips (COP.NYS) is reportedly seeking to buy up to a 25 stake in the Russian oil company, Lukoil, which contributes 19 each to the country #39;s crude oil output and reserves.

ConocoPhillips seeks 25 stake in Russia #39;s Lukoil


SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Sports Network) - Hakim Warrick netted 19  points and Syracuse roared out to an early 24-0 lead as the  sixth-ranked Orange opened their 2004-05 season with a 104-54  pasting of Northern Colorado in the opening round of the  Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the Carrier Dome.

Sixth-Ranked Syracuse Opens Hoops Season with Easy Win


MOJAVE, Calif. - He was told to abort the bumpy flight, but the pilot of a spiraling space rocket stayed at it, and successfully flew into space and back.

Private spaceship leaves Earth #39;s atmosphere


Zimbabwean police arrested a delegation from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) yesterday, prompting threats of a blockade at the main border crossing and raising tensions between the two countries #39; leaders.

South African delegates arrested


AP - The Americans have never lost the UBS Cup, which returns to South Carolina this week for the fourth competition in the Ryder Cup-style event.

U.S. Seeks to Keep UBS Cup Streak Alive (AP)


Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday and Utah is sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big-money bowl games if they can hold on to it.

Sooners surpass Miami in BCS rankings; Utah 6th


It was less than two years ago that Wall Street analysts Jack Grubman and Henry Blodget paid \$19 million in fines and were banned from the securities industry for life to settle allegations that they'd promoted stocks like WorldCom and Global Crossing as the telecom companies swan-dived into an empty swimming pool. Shortly after that, in April 2003, 10 of ...

Full disclosure overdue from high-tech analysts


THE REGION Twenty people at Massachusetts colleges are among 761 being sued by the recording industry in its latest attack on illegal file-swappers. Since last year, the Recording Industry Association of America has filed thousands of lawsuits against individuals for trading music recordings over the Internet without making payments to recording companies. The latest round of suits includes people connected ...

Music industry sues 20 at Mass. colleges


Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said Monday they are working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool.

Dell, Microsoft integrate patch management apps


Australia #39;s prime minister stepped up a phoney election campaign on Saturday amid speculation he could soon call for October polls and renewed claims he lied to voters before his 2001 re-election.

Aussie PM steps up phoney election campaign


As regulatory audits loom, wise executives have long ago abandoned the save everything approach to regulatory compliance, which is akin to stuffing receipts into a shoebox while hoping the IRS will go knocking elsewhere.

Tracking management bugs


SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. warned on Tuesday of  seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an  attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer  running the Windows operating system.

Microsoft Issues Patches for 7 Software Flaws


The University of New Hampshire defense was under siege in the first half of last week's Division 1-AA playoff against high-octane Georgia Southern.

After playing stopper, UNH keeps going


Lleyton Hewitt strong first serve and excellent court coverage ended the best week of Gilles Muller #39;s career. Hewitt beat the Luxembourg player 6-3, 6-4 Sunday in the final of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

Lleyton Hewitt beats Gilles Muller to win title in Washington