KASHGAR, China -- Impatiently, Gopur Samat stood at the ready as a nurse stripped the bandage from his right eye and steered his attention toward a chart 20 feet away. Smiling, Gopur pointed up. Still smiling as the nurse gestured toward another symbol, he pointed down. Then left, then right. Gopur, 68, suddenly could see clearly again.

Rolling through rural China, train of doctors restores sight


Wireless giant Qualcomm (Quote, Chart) has inked a licensing deal with Microsoft (Quote, Chart) it claims will make it easier to play audio and video on its handsets.

Qualcomm Opens a Window to Video


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rallied broadly on Monday  after a statement by the Group of Seven richest nations late  Friday brought no surprises, allowing some optimism about U.S.  economic prospects to bolster the currency.

The Dollar Rallies Broadly


Two suspected Israeli spies convicted of trying to obtain a false passport are deported from New Zealand.

NZ deports Israeli 'spies'


Colin Montgomerie walked off the 18th green in a tie for the lead with Tiger Woods at the Target World Challenge on Friday.

Montgomerie Is No Stranger to Playing With Woods


The Great Lakes region, which has paid Africa #39;s highest price in human lives and destruction from ethnic conflict, could soon be plunged again into wholesale war as a result of the recent massacre of 160 Congolese Tutsis in Burundi by Hutu militias.

The rivers of blood still run deep in Africa #39;s Great Lakes region


The ProSafe Smart Switch line from NETGEAR is positioned between their unmanaged and fully managed switches and offers basic Web (browser) based management capabilities primarily for small to medium sized businesses.

ProSafe Smart Switch


Ramon Ortiz pitched eight shutout innings as Adam Kennedy and Garret Anderson homered to lead the Anaheim Angels to a 5-0 road win over the New York Yankees on Friday.

Ortiz shines in Angels win


The last time the Red Sox stats, schedule played at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was nowhere to be found after making himself unavailable due to ongoing aches and pains.

Sox pour it on in 9th to threaten NY reign: Solve Rivera for big 3 <b>...</b>


OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy, one day after pleading guilty to trying to set up a drug deal four years ago...

NFL Suspends Lewis Two Games for Drug Case


WASHINGTON - Now is not the time for the U.S. government to mandate cybersecurity standards to private industry, despite significant threats and a lack of understanding by many company executives, a panel of government officials said Tuesday.

Gov't panel: No cybersecurity mandates needed


TOKYO (Reuters) - A Tokyo court on Friday rejected a  request by former world chess champion Bobby Fischer to have  the Japanese authorities halt procedures to deport him, his  lawyer said.

Japan Court: Bobby Fischer Can Be Deported


Children's brains are hard-wired to learn languages and, in some cases, to improve upon them. That's the conclusion of a new study that followed several generations of deaf Nicaraguan children as they created their own sign language and then continuously tinkered it with each new group of signers.

Kids Give Language Its Shape


Reuters - International Business Machines\Corp.  late on Wednesday rolled out a new version of its\database software aimed at users of Linux and Unix operating\systems that it hopes will help the company take away market\share from market leader Oracle Corp. .

IBM Releases New Linux-Oriented Database Software (Reuters)


SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Eleven rebels and three Indian  soldiers were killed in several attacks in disputed Kashmir on  Saturday, including a grenade assault in Srinagar during a  visit by India's home minister, officials said.

Fourteen Die in Kashmir Clashes as Minister Visits


Andy Robinson yesterday installed Jonny Wilkinson as his captain for next month #39;s internationals at Twickenham and appeared to cement his own position at the same time.

Wilkinson lands  #39;dream #39; role


Babson College field hockey player Elise Conley of Shrewsbury, who suffered a facial injury last season that required her to wear a protective mask, has come back in a big way this fall.

Conley making field hockey mark at Babson


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

Anger Rises as Does Toll in Remote Indian Islands


Rudi Voeller resigned as coach of AS Roma on Saturday following a 3-1 loss to nine-man Bologna in an early fourth round match. Franco Baldini, sport director of the Roman team, told

Voeller resigns as AS Roma coach


NASA on Monday will attempt to set an air speed record when it launches its pilot-less X-43A  quot;scramjet. quot;. Paul Allen was first.

NASA tries to set air speed record


In a game against the Knicks in the 1994 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, Scottie Pippen refused to take the floor with 1.8 seconds remaining after Phil Jackson designed a potential game-winning play for Toni Kukoc rather than Pippen.

Scottie Pippen promised not to return


Thousands of people in the south Indian city of Chennai have turned out for the funeral of the country #39;s most wanted bandit, Koose Muniswamy Veerappan.

Thousands mourn elusive bandit at Indian funeral


UC Berkeley, hoping to wean students away from free file-sharing programs like Kazaa, will offer subscriptions to a licensed online music service for \$2 per month starting this school year.

Online music at UC


Chipper Jones' two-run homer helps the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 Friday night for their fifth straight victory.

Braves Feeling Chipper


AP - Los Alamos National Laboratory plans within a year to remove all weapons-grade nuclear material from a part of the lab that has raised security concerns, according to an internal federal document.

Los Alamos to Remove Weapons-Grade Nukes (AP)


Africa #39;s new representative body, the Pan-African Parliament, has opened its first session in its new home in South Africa. South African President Thabo Mbeki was joined by drummers and dancers to welcome

Pan-African Parliament Opens in South Africa


On January 14, 2005, the Huygens probe will try to descend to the surface of Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan--a biochemically rich moon dominated by hydrocarbons like methane and ethane.

Landing Site for Huygens


Talks between US Airways Group Inc. and the union representing pilots have broken down, the Air Line Pilots Association said Monday.

U.S. Airways Pilots Say Labor Talks Break Down


Russia agrees to allow Polish authorities to examine Soviet archives on what Poles call the Katyn Forest massacre of 1940.

Russia to release massacre files


Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin kicked off his meeting with the country's premiers and top aboriginal leaders Monday with a  #36;700-million plan to improve native health.

Martin offers  #36;700-million plan to improve native health (Canadian Press)


Reuters - Britain agreed on Thursday to send\troops to dangerous areas near Baghdad, a politically perilous\step for Prime Minister Tony Blair who could face a sharp\backlash if casualty rates start rising.

Britain Agrees to Move Troops Closer to Baghdad (Reuters)


The second round of AU-chaired talks aimed at finding a solution to the Darfur crisis are set to open in Abuja.

Darfur talks to open in Abuja


Iraq #39;s interim government declared a state of emergency for 60 days on Sunday to quell violence gripping the country ahead of January elections.

Iraqi Interim Government Declares Martial Law


JAKARTA (Reuters) - Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  defeated Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in a  historic direct election but now has to deliver on promises of  tighter security, better government and more jobs.

Ex-General Defeats Indonesia's Megawati, Test Await


Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city as American forces prepared for a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.

Car bombs kill 12; US readies attack


Reuters - U.S. stocks inched lower on Friday but\fresh economic data drove the dollar and bonds higher, while\profit-taking pushed oil prices down after OPEC'S widely\expected decision to curb production.

Stocks Dip as Dollar Rises and Oil Drops (Reuters)


The president wants to tap prominent figures outside the administration to help sell rewrites of Social Security and the tax laws to Congress and the country, White House aides and advisers said over the weekend.

Bush to Change Economic Team


When last interviewed by SYS-CON Radio at LinuxWorld Conference  amp; Expo, Sun #39;s John Fanelli - senior director of marketing for Sun #39;s Network Systems Group - was adamant that the sheer number of product offerings Sun has delivered into the Linux community

Sun:  quot;It #39;s Not That We #39;re Trying to Undercut Linux quot;


WASHINGTON -- NASAs vision for space exploration received a boost in the Senate Sept. 22 when a budget panel approved \$16.38 billion for the agency for next year, \$200 million more than the White House requested.

Senate Panel Recommends Funding Boost for NASA


HBOS questioned yesterday the impartiality of the European Union #39;s competition commissioner, Mario Monti, after he made comments that appeared to be favourable to a bid for Abbey National by the Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano.

HBOS cries foul as Monti  #39;favours #39; bid


fw3 writes  quot;Information week is reporting that IBM and Intel are opening up the standards for the eServer BladeCenter.  #39;The companies will make available the design specifications for IBM #39;s eServer BladeCenter product.

Build Your Own Blade Server


KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 9 -- Saudi Arabia's interior minister appealed to regional news media Saturday to help combat

Saudi Urges Arab Media to Combat 'Improper Ideas'


U2 lead singer Bono, who appeared in a previous Apple TV ad, will join CEO Steve Jobs onstage Oct. 26.

Photo 1 of 3: New designs for iPod?


AP - Tiger Woods felt stiffness in his back after seven holes Wednesday and decided to call it a day, not wanting to aggravate the week-old injury and not entirely certain he would be able to defend his title in the American Express Championship. The way his year has gone, that's just his luck.

Tiger's Back an Issue at American Express (AP)


Citigroup Inc., the financial services giant, said yesterday that it was removing three senior executives in the wake of a banking scandal in Japan.

Citigroup ousts three after banking scandal


What keeps these scientists up at night is the idea that global politics may prevent them from knowing until it's too late that a flu pandemic is brewing.

The Flu Hunters


Hamas turned one of its most painful setbacks in four years of fighting with Israel into a macabre popularity festival Tuesday

Weaker Hamas retains support


30 August 2004 -- Iran #39;s security chief, Hasan Rowhani, has assured visiting Iraqi officials that his country is committed to cooperating on establishing security in Iraq.

Security Chief: Iran Will Help Bring Iraqi Stability


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

Northrop Third-Quarter Profit Rises


Juventus blew a two goal lead in the second half to be held to a 2-2 draw Inter Milan in the San Siro on Sunday. Ironically, Inter #39;s heroics helped arch-rivals and Serie A champions AC

Juventus denied by Inter fightback


GEORGETOWN, Del., Nov. 17 -- Lawyers for plaintiffs in a shareholder suit over Michael S. Ovitz's \$140 million severance package from the Walt Disney Co. suggested on Wednesday that Disney chief executive Michael D. Eisner may have viewed his former protege as threatening.

Eisner Denies Seeing Ovitz as Threatening


HOUSTON - Marine researchers are hoping to prevent tides of destructive algae from killing fish and fouling beaches through early detection of the microscopic organisms.

Researchers Develop Method to Find Algae


TONY JONES: Former general and security minister SBY has been sworn in as Indonesia #39;s sixth President at a ceremony at the parliamentary building in Jakarta.

Yudhoyono sworn in as Indonesian president


Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Juventus and French international striker David Trezeguet underwent surgery Tuesday on his injured left shoulder.

Trezeguet #39;s shoulder stabilized


Titan, the most mysterious of Saturn #39;s moons, could surrender many of its secrets when the Cassini space probe makes its closest - ever approach this week.

Cassini flies by to unlock Titan #39;s secrets


An NFL player's repeated drunken driving arrests have helped expose a loophole in a national registry that allows some offenders to remain behind the wheel even after a state suspends their licenses.

Chiefs' Warfield Arrested


The Bangladesh government on Thursday announced a three-day national mourning in memory of Palestine President Yasser Arafat, who died this morning.

Bangladesh announces 3-day mourning for Arafat


_ Drew Gooden and LeBron James each scored 27 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers #39; 105-to-97 win over Toronto. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (zih-DROO #39;-nuhs ihl-GOWS #39;-kuhs) had 21 points and 13 rebounds

NBA: Cavs/Raptors


Applications for US home loans fell 6.3 percent last week after a brief bounce in early August spurred by a drop in mortgage rates, an industry group said on Wednesday.

UPDATE 2-US mortgage applications fall 6.3 percent in week


Cricket-Ponting hails mighty Aussie turnaround for huge win over Kiwis 11-21-2004, 08:14 BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) - Ricky Ponting hailed two outstanding days of pressure cricket for delivering one of Australia #39;s biggest Test victories over New

Cricket-Queensland fight back in Sheffield Shield cricket


Microsoft Corp. released its long-awaited desktop search technology yesterday, entering a crowded race to dominate information access on Windows-based PCs.

Microsoft Debuts Desktop Search Tool


LONDON - Britain gave the strongest signal yet on Tuesday that it will agree to a United States request to move its troops in Iraq to support American military operations as pressure builds on Prime Minister Tony Blair to reject the overture.

UK sympathetic to US request to shift troops


NEW YORK - Stocks sagged Wednesday after Coca-Cola Co. and several other companies issued gloomy forecasts, and a lower-than-expected reading on industrial production for August threw the nation's broader economic outlook into question...

Stocks Slump on Gloomy Economic Forecasts


BANGKOK - A powerful bomb exploded in a market in southern Thailand yesterday morning, killing one person and injuring at least 23 a day ahead of a visit to the troubled region by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bomb injures 23 a day before Thaksin #39;s visit


AP - New strategies to confront global warming took center stage in Buenos Aires on Monday, where thousands of environmentalists and government policy-makers gathered for an international conference on climate change.

Groups Meet to Discuss Climate Change (AP)


ith one Mars rover climbing into the hills and the other descending deep into a crater, scientists yesterday reported the discovery of several mysterious rock structures along with yet more signs that Mars was once awash in water.

Mars Rover Finds Mysterious Rocks and More Signs of Water


CALGARY (CP) - Swimming Canada has fired head coach Dave Johnson, who came under fire for Canada #39;s poor performance in the Olympic pool in Athens.

Swimming Canada fires coach


LONDON (Reuters) - Wall Street was expected to dip at  Thursday's opening, but shares of Texas Instruments Inc.  <A HREF=

Wall Street Expected to Slip at Opening


As generous in victory as they were defiant in times of trouble, the Red Sox spread nearly \$15.2 million in playoff winnings 95 ways, rewarding everyone from batboys to clubhouse attendants for helping them win the franchise's first World Series in 86 years.

Many reaped rewards


Microsoft is now aiming at a market that Apple Computer pioneered more than a year ago with its iTunes online music store.

Can Microsoft Beat iTunes With a Store of Its Own?


STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Candles burned in many windows across  Sweden on Sunday in memory of the victims of Asia's deadly  tsunami, as the government offered its distraught population  hope by cutting the number of missing by one-fifth.

Swedes Burn Candles in Memory of Tsunami Dead


QANTAS is suffering an unexpected softening in passenger demand, particularly on international routes, as the impact of the rising global oil price starts to strike consumer spending.

Bumpy ride for Qantas


Component problems meant Brillian's new big screens missed the NFL's kickoff party.

Brillian Blows It


PITCAIRN ISLAND Half the men on remote Pitcairn Island, which is populated by descendants of the Bounty mutineers, go on trial Wednesday over a string of alleged sex attacks dating back up to 40 years.

7 Bounty descendants to be tried in attacks


by getting free copies of their. By Dave Segal. When it comes to credit reports, Wendy Burkholder has seen it all from customers who visit her at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii.

Starting Wednesday, Hawaii


As interest rates continue to climb, an increasing number of enterprise IT customers are shifting away from leasing to purchasing equipment such as laptops and PCs.

Enterprises shift from hardware leasing to purchasing


In the end, their free LeBron James bobbleheads gyrating in their hands, the sellout crowd at Gund Arena half-heartedly booed at the loss of their free food.

Long wait over for Cavaliers


Lindsey Kildow of Vail, Colo., won her first World Cup skiing event yesterday, taking the season #39;s first downhill in 1 minute, 23.44 seconds.

US skier Kildow wins downhill event


Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Tuesday reported higher October sales, but growth at rival Rite Aid Corp.

Walgreen posts higher Oct. sales, Rite Aid lags


Peyton Manning throws for 393 yards and five first-half touchdowns and Brett Favre racks up 358 yards and four TDs, but the Colts produce a big fumble to secure a 45-31 win.

Manning Outduels Favre


The fastest-swivelling space science observatory ever built rocketed into orbit on Saturday to scan the universe for violent celestial explosions.

NASA launches new satellite Swift


NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened little changed on  Friday, after third-quarter gross domestic product data showed  the U.S. economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace.

Stocks Open Near Unchanged After GDP Data


Paul Peterson threw two first-half touchdown passes and No. 21 Boston College returned two punts for scores to beat No. 13 West Virginia 36-17 Saturday.

No. 21 Boston College 36, No. 13 West Virginia 17


Hundreds of militiamen were arrested today when police entered the Imam Ali Mosque, but rebel Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr was not found, Iraqi officials said.

Iraqi Police in Control of Najaf Shrine, According to Reports


New Delhi - Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey in north-eastern India, 101 years after the last species of its kind was found, a member of the investigating team said on Thursday.

New monkey species found in India


Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , whose Taxus heart device has been involved in a major recall, said on Wednesday preliminary August sales of the device slowed

Boston Scientific Outlook Trails Views


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Oct. 7 -- At first it looked like an old glove, black and rubbery and flattened in traffic. But a closer look revealed toenails.

Beheadings Mark Haiti's Latest Misery


The mood in the Chicago Cubs #39; clubhouse Thursday night had the pall of a funeral parlor. The Cubs #39; hopes of making back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time since

Cubs almost Dunn after another loss to Reds


Hamid Karzai warned world leaders of the threat from terrorism and drugs after being sworn as Afghanistans first popularly-elected president today.

Karzai sworn in before Cheney and Rumsfeld


After Starbucks acquired Hear Music in 1999, it started selling self-produced CDs in its stores, recently launched a satellite radio music channel and in March opened its Hear Music Coffeehouse in Santa Monica, California.

Starbucks To Add Kiosks Where Customers Can Burn CDs


The move sends President Bush a 650-page measure that reduces taxes for domestic manufacturers, builders and even Hollywood studios and doles out scores of tax breaks for interests groups.

Senate Approves \$143B Corporate Tax Measure


Top seed and crowd favourite Marat Safin was knocked out of the St Petersburg Open quarter-finals on Friday, falling 6-4 6-1 to Michael Llodra.

Surly Safin slumps out of St Petersburg


Bear with me a moment and take part in a bit of holiday whimsy. Close your eyes and think about Christmases past. What do you see?

Gauthier: One store #39;s ban another #39;s opportunity


Online retail sales overseas continue to show significant growth, according to the latest figures released by the US Department of Commerce.

Online sales pass the \$15bn mark in the US


California officials on Wednesday voted to oust Sean Harrigan as president of Calpers, naming a former real-estate executive seen as more business

Head of Calpers Pension Fund Ousted


Suspected insurgents shot dead a policeman on Saturday in Katmandu, Nepal #39;s capital, as the military said it could escort food shipments into the city to ease a blockade inspired by antigovernment guerrillas.

Rebels in Nepal Kill Policeman as the Capital Endures a Siege


New York's Fifth Avenue is the world's most expensive shopping street in terms of rent followed by the Champs Elysees in Paris, a retail report finds.

Fifth Avenue tops shops rich list


Ryan Gomes scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds last night, leading Providence (9-4) to a 79-63 win over Brown (6-6).

Gomes stays hot for Providence


Reuters - Lamar Odom supplemented 20 points with\13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big\night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an\84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.

NBA Wrap: Lakers Rally to Beat Rockets (Reuters)


AN international drug syndicate has failed to smuggle almost \$90 million worth of the designer drug ecstasy into Adelaide. It was revealed yesterday that the 365kg shipment of ecstasy tablets

MENACE IN PIZZA OVEN


ARSENAL AND Manchester United held boardroom  quot;peace talks quot; last night in a bid to calm the war between the two Premiership giants.

PIZZA IN OUR TIME


The space shuttle's external fuel tank, implicated in the 2003 Columbia disaster, is to get its own camera.

Shuttle camera to watch fuel tank


President Fidel Castro will likely be off his feet for several weeks recovering from a fractured knee and arm, but experts said Friday they don #39;t expect the 78-year-old Cuban

Despite his fall, experts say Cuban ruler has no plan to give up <b>...</b>


BRUSSELS The decision by Rocco Buttiglione to relinquish his claim on the European Commission #39;s justice and security portfolio means Jos Manuel Barroso, the incoming president, will be able to get Parliament #39;s approval for a new college of commissioners

Withdrawl of nominee eases crisis for Europe


A combination drug targeted at African-Americans has dramatically reduced deaths from heart disease in trials, paving the way for a new debate over the potential for  quot;ethnic treatments quot;.

Heart disease drug targets ethnic group


Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Sunday to escalate a broad Israeli offensive into northern Gaza, saying troops will remain in the area until Palestinian rocket attacks are halted.

Sharon says troops will stay in Gaza until rocket attacks on <b>...</b>


With ATA Airlines having crash-landed into bankruptcy court last week, the future of the airlines Fort Wayne-to-Chicago air service isnt the only thing up in the air.

Airport stands to lose big if ATA departs


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amtrak is in another financial hole  after posting a \$1.3 billion operating loss last fiscal year  and again receiving far less than it requested in federal  subsidies, an influential transportation watchdog said on  Sunday.

Amtrak in Another Hole with \$1.3 Bln Loss


No wonder people love computer and video games. They #39;re realistic, fast-paced, interactive and challenging. Just about any age can play.

The games kids play today are too violent


WHEN Berti Vogts hands Abi Titmuss her morning muesli, I hope the old terrier has a grin from ear to ear. But I #39;d rather the Scotland boss racked up points on the table than notches on the headboard.

FOOTBALL: DO THE MATHS, THIS IS A TITMUSS-T WIN GAME FOR US, BOSS


Sir Alex Ferguson has now accused Dennis Bergkamp of a stamp as the row over last Sundays clash Battle of Old Trafford II continues to simmer on.

Now Fergie accuses Bergkamp


SEPTEMBER 08, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - NEW YORK -- Hitachi Data Systems Inc. yesterday announced the general availability of a new high-end storage sub-system that it said is unprecedented in its ability to

HDS unveils TagmaStore array


KABUL, Afghanistan Oct. 8, 2004 - In advance of Afghanistan #39;s first-ever direct presidential election, Muslim clerics urged Friday worshippers to embrace democracy, election workers scurried to ready voting

Afghan Security on Alert Ahead of Election


AP - This time Julian Tavarez's meltdown came on the pitcher's mound.

Tavarez Melts Down ... on Pitching Mound (AP)


Our columnist Adam L. Penenberg wishes he could snap his fingers and change the media landscape for the better. Among his 2005 wishes: getting bloggers to actually break news, abolishing the FCC and making news organizations watchdogs again.

Media Wish List for 2005


Apple Computer has updated the software for some of its iPod digital media players so that songs bought from RealNetworks won #39;t play.

Apple Locks Out RealNetworks With iPod Update


Political leaders paid their respects to Britain #39;s war dead in the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph yesterday. The leaders of the government and opposition parties were joined

Wreaths laid in tribute to the fallen


In football, as in virtually every other sport at all levels, it is pretty much the ultimate representation of pending submission.

O-line wearing down opposition


AP - Utah State University has secured a  #36;40 million contract with NASA to build an orbiting telescope that will examine galaxies and try to find new stars.

USU Lands NASA Contract for Telescope (AP)


NASA -- If we were able to see Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) with the naked eye, they would look as though the universe were taking daily flash photos of us from different parts of the sky.    Never occurring in the same spot twice, GRBs are totally unpredictable...

Swift Sees the Light


It took a while for everything to fall into place, but it now seems clear: Chad Pennington is the real deal. Listen LIVE to NFL games, plus watch video news and features of your favorite team.

Pennington proving to be the real deal


It's not hip-hop. It's blip-pop. That's what the Gameboyzz Orchestra Project calls the sounds it squeezes out of a half dozen Game Boy consoles. Missing Links

Game for a new tune?


AP - Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon during the final Apollo landing, said Thursday he doesn't expect space tourism to become reality in the near future, despite a strong demand.

Ex-Astronaut Casts Doubt on Space Tourism (AP)


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of software maker McAfee Inc  <A HREF=

After the Bell: Shares McAfee on the Rise


The World Bank says nearly half the world #39;s population lives on less than \$2 a day. In its annual World Development Report, which draws upon surveys of 30,000 firms in more than 50 developing countries, the

World Bank Says Improving Climate for Investments Improves Lives <b>...</b>


Russian officials remain baffled after examining the black boxes from Tuesday's mystery double air crash.

Data loss hits Russia crash probe


InfoWorld - Desktop search has its sights set on corporate PCs, leaving enterprise IT wary of potential security issues associated with the highly anticipated tools.

Search heads toward enterprise desktops (InfoWorld)


NEW YORK, (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox, who ended  an 86-year-old

Red Sox Grab SI's Sportsman of the Year Honor


Gordon Cooper, the former astronaut who died on Monday aged 77, played an important part in the American space programme which culminated in the first manned flight to the moon in 1969.

Gordon Cooper


Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. (OATS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) both warned on Monday that their

Wild Oats, Pathmark Warn on Results


Hurricane Frances threatens to deliver a powerful blow to private insurers and reinsurers and could cause severe challenges for some companies, Standard  amp; Poor #39;s said on Friday.

UPDATE 1-Insurers bracing for severe Frances losses - S amp;P


A rail accident occurred near the British town of Newbury, killing six people according to first estimates. Over 100 people were wounded in the accident, 30 of them heavily.

Train Crashes into Car: Six Dead


The longest winning streak in high school football history came to a crushing end late Saturday night. De La Salle High School, which had fashioned 12 consecutive undefeated

It #39;s over for DLS gridmen


RAMALLAH, West Bank -- A former communist who runs a respected Palestinian human rights organization, a professor with ties to Islamic groups, and a lawmaker known for exposing government corruption are among the 10 candidates vying to lead the Palestinian Authority, in what analysts here say will be the first truly competitive presidential election in the Arab world.

10 vying to lead the Palestinian Authority


Kaiserslautern saved coach Kurt Jara #39;s job with two late goals fom Selim Teber to upset Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Kaiserslautern save coach with late win over Bielefeld


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average fell 1.51  percent to a five-week closing low on Thursday as poor  machinery orders data followed sluggish growth figures that  undermined confidence in the economy a day earlier.

Nikkei at 5-Week Closing Low


American Express Co. said Friday that it is eliminating about 2,000 jobs in a restructuring that will cost \$100 million to \$120 million in the fourth quarter before taxes, and is designed to save the financial

American Express to Eliminate 2,000 Jobs


Strolling between classes at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., Blake Ross looks like any other bleary-eyed sophomore. Few would guess that the laptop-carrying 19-year-old is a tech

Firefox takes on Internet Explorer


JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said before a visit by  Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday that it would  consider calls to pull its troops away from West Bank cities to  facilitate a Palestinian presidential election.

Israel, Palestinians Await Powell Visit


They have been criticized roundly, at home and here in Europe, sometimes by their own coach. What the team lacks is to some observers more obvious than its attributes.

Stern likes what he sees


Merck  amp; Co. pulls the drug when a study finds it doubles the risk of heart attack and strokes. Tucsonan Carolyn White feels the pain of rheumatoid arthritis in just about every major joint in her body - shoulders

Tucsonans worry about alternatives for Vioxx


Yasir Arafat arrived in France as the guest of the French government and was taken to a military hospital for treatment of a mysterious ailment.

Arafat in French Hospital, Facing a Round of Tests


A U.K. consumer watchdog office is investigating claims of unfair pricing practices.

Success Can Be Bitter, Apple


AP - Luxury goods retailer Gucci Group NV said Tuesday that it plans to increase sales by 10 percent a year by doubling the size of its core brand and turning around unprofitable units.

Gucci Group Unveils Sales Growth Plan (AP)


Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt has been knocked out of the Paris Masters by Russian sixth seed Marat Safin. Safin put down the battling challenge of the Australian second seed to reach the semi-finals

Safin hammers Hewitt in Paris


Yahoo! plans to launch software in coming weeks that allows users to search for e-mail and other files stored on their computers, but unlike rivals Google and Microsoft, it is turning to a partner for help with the technology.

Yahoo! takes a partner for desktop-search fray


The Australian Democrats has not changed its position on the full sale of Telstra and will continue to oppose any moves by the federal government to sell its remaining 51.8 per cent stake in the telco.

Democrats to oppose Telstra sale as search begins for a new CEO


Red Hat Inc. hired a new chief financial officer as it tries to bolster its sagging stock price and expand into new foreign markets.

Update 1: Red Hat Hires New CFO From Burlington


Microsoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape.

Firefox Excites Web Browser World


Broker Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. and insurer Ace Ltd. (ACE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) have fired a total of six employees in recent days as a result of internal investigations related

UPDATE 2-Ace, Marsh fire employees amid industry probe


For months, Colgate executives have been hinting that a restructuring was imminent. Still, the scope of the plan that has been unveiled is larger than many analysts had anticipated and is expected to cost \$550-\$650 million after taxes.

Colgate To Cut 4,400 Jobs


Though it is early, the B.C.S. revisions have not quite worked out as planned. Southern California and Miami were ranked as the top two teams.

Oklahoma, No. 2 in Both Polls, Opens Third in B.C.S. Ranking


Latin America's economy grew by 5.5 in 2004, its best performance since 1980, while exports registered their  best performance in two decades.

Latin America sees strong growth


By DIEDTRA HENDERSON    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Food and Drug Administration epidemiologist who triggered a closer look at suicidal behavior among children taking antidepressants cited independent experts at hearings Monday who he said support his findings.    In addition to seeing increases in suicidal thoughts among children receiving all the antidepressants he studied, Dr...

Feds Warn on Children and Antidepressants


Wayne Gretzky will nervously watch Canada #39;s game against Russia tomorrow night and, after seeing two defencemen go down in two games, is hoping he doesn #39;t lose another blueliner.

Redden injury has Gretzky worried #39;


Molson Inc. Chief Executive Officer Daniel O #39;Neill said he #39;ll provide investors with a positive #39; #39; response to their concerns over the company #39;s plan to let stock- option holders vote on its planned merger with Adolph Coors Co.

Molson #39;s O #39;Neill Promises to Address Options Concerns (Update3)


AP - A powerful earthquake shook much of New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, but emergency services said they had no immediate reports of injury or significant damage.

Major Quake Rattles Southern New Zealand (AP)


Yahoo Inc. appeared to move a step closer to challenging Google Inc. in searchable Web mail, acquiring the startup behind the powerful e-mail application Bloomba.

Yahoo Acquires Another E-Mail Startup


AP - Former Florida coach Ron Zook will be named Tuesday as Illinois' 22nd head football coach, sources told The Associated Press Monday.

AP: Ex-Florida Coach Fred Zook to Illinois (AP)


The Professional Flight Attendants Association said in a message to union members Friday that the flight attendants would  quot;fill vacancies quot; in the Detroit and Twin Cities bases.

Northwest Airlines Recalls 600 Attendants


AUSTIN -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released a draft report today that makes several recommendations aimed at improving the agency #39;s ability to enforce environmental laws.

TCEQ recommends changes to enforcement policies


LONDON (Reuters) - High-flying oil climbed back toward \$50  a barrel on Thursday, with worries over the security of  Nigerian supply supporting prices despite a surprise build in  U.S. crude inventories.

Oil Nears \$50 as Nigeria Worries Persist


Jaguar will pull out of Formula One at the end of 2004, with parent company Ford #39;s engine maker Cosworth also up for sale. Ford #39;s bombshell announcement on Friday has huge

Jaguar and Ford Pull Out of Formula One


PLEASANTON, Calif. PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors said it srejected Oracle Corp. #39;s nine-point-two (b) billion dollar takeover bid Saturday.

PeopleSoft #39;s board said it rejects Oracle bid


General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday posted weaker US vehicle sales for October due to fewer blow-out incentives as inventories of older model 2004 vehicles declined.

GM, Ford October Sales Fall, Japanese Up


Yakubu Ayegbeni claimed the first hat-trick of the Premiership season as Portsmouth got the better of a remarkable seven-goal battle at Fratton Park last night.

Yakubu #39;s hat-trick settles thriller


It #39;s good to be good these days. Good Technology, that is. The private maker of a wireless email service that claims to be more agnostic than the popular BlackBerry service from

Nokia Takes a Smart Shot


quot;My car worked so well, quot; Greg Biffle said after winning a duel with Mears to claim the Target House 300 for NASCAR #39;s Busch Series cars.

Biffle bests Mears for Busch win


When the day began, he was the nation's leading scorer. When it was over, he was trying to regain his scoring touch. Jose Juan Barea was held to a season-low 12 points last night as Wright State subdued Northeastern, 59-53, in the Huskies' home opener.

Barea, Huskies have off night


The Foreign Service officer is suspected of improperly passing documents to Taiwanese intelligence agents.

State Dept. Official Arrested in Inquiry on Taiwan Contact


AP - Palestinian officials appealed Thursday for international monitors to help with their presidential elections and urged Israel's unilateral plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip be folded into a stalled international peace plan.

Palestinians Seek Int'l Election Monitors (AP)


AFP - J Sainsbury reported its first ever pretax loss after investing heavily in restructuring aimed at arresting a decline in its fortunes.

British grocer J Sainsbury rings up first ever loss (AFP)


Telecom Italia is poised to pay 20bn euros for the 44 stake it does not already own of its mobile unit TIM.

Telecom Italia buys mobile stake


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sears, Roebuck   Co. <A HREF=

U.S. Sues Sears, Alleging Racial Bias


and was usually clad in military camouflage. He was known as the  quot;Jungle Cat quot; for his ability to. move and disappear in the forests of south India that were his home for decades.

Police kill India #39;s most wanted bandit


Raiding Israeli forces killed six Palestinian militants and four civilians on Wednesday, the highest single-day Palestinian death toll in the West Bank for more than two years, witnesses and medics said.

Israel Kills 10 in W. Bank #39;s Deadliest Day Since 2002


Brian Vickers struggled to contain his grief Friday for the 10 people killed in the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash last weekend.

Racers return to the track to let the healing process begin


AFP - Generating relief funds for tsunami victims and gearing up for the new season is the players' aim as they prepare for the ATP Chennai Open.

Tsunami disaster overshadows India's ATP season-opener (AFP)


AFP - Australian Labor Party leader Mark Latham may be tipped to lose Saturday's election but he is being seen as a winner regardless of the outcome after a strong campaign performance marked him out as one of the leading politicians of his generation.

Australian opposition leader to win campaign but lose election: analysts (AFP)


Prime Minister John Howard doesn #39;t have one new Tampa #39; #39; heading into next month #39;s Australian election, but two. The MV Tampa was the vessel Howard #39;s party rode to victory in November 2001, figuratively speaking.

Terrorism, Debt Loom Over Australia Election


People selling items over the internet or through newspaper adverts are warned of a sophisticated fraudulent payment scam.

Online sellers given fraud alert


AP - So what's a girl who loves to shop do with  #36;1 million?

WTA Win Tops Off Big Year for Sharapova (AP)


Reuters - Stocks may come under pressure next\week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax\season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in\the dollar will also be closely watched.

The Tax Man May Take a Bite (Reuters)


And in Week 12, Terrell Owens paused to become just another Eagle contributing to just another victory. No controversy. No ceremony.

Owens makes his presence felt, even without a dance


PARIS, SEPTEMBER 21: Iran defied the United Nations on Tuesday by announcing that it had begun converting tons of uranium into the gas needed to turn the radioactive element into nuclear fuel.

Iran advances move to nuclear fuel, defying UN


A PROFIT warning from Coca-Cola put the skids under US equities yesterday and a Goldman Sachs survey showing softening corporate spending on technology added to the gloomy mood.

Things don #39;t go better as Coke #39;s profit warning weighs Dow


The Sagrada Familia Foundation, which has been working on the cathedral since Gaudi's death in 1926, is using software to make virtual replicas of the models and plan the work needed to finish the structure.

Gaudi's cathedral gets help from Dassault, IBM


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares shrugged off record oil  prices on Wednesday to hit five-month highs as key technology  issues cheered resilience in their U.S. peers, but concern  about the impact of high energy costs on firms' profits capped  gains.

Asian Shares Firm in Face of High Oil


Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Half of the scheduled doubleheader between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay was postponed Monday after the Devil Rays had trouble leaving Florida because of Hurricane Frances.

Yankees believe Devil Rays should forfeit game


Reuters - An Algerian suspected of being a leader\of the Madrid train bombers has been identified as one of seven\people who blew themselves up in April to avoid arrest, Spain's\Interior Ministry said on Friday.

Madrid Bomb Suspect's Remains Identified (Reuters)


AP - Most American kids get enough television, but just in case yours don't here's a good way to keep them pacified while away from the real thing: a new portable video player from Mattel.

REVIEW: the  #36;70 Portable Video Player (AP)


Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. next month plan to provide more details on work they are doing to make their products interoperable, a Sun executive said Monday.

Update: Sun, Microsoft to detail interoperability in October


24 August 2004 -- Iraq #39;s environment and education ministers were both unharmed in two separate attacks on their respective convoys in Baghdad today, as fighting continues in the holy city of Al-Najaf.

Two Iraqi Ministers Survive Attacks


For the last two weeks, the world #39;s focus was on Athens and sport and everyone was invited to a Big Fat Greek Closing Ceremony.

Big Fat celebration to close Games


Peugeot and Citroen are to withdraw from the world championship at the end of 2005, the PSA group that owns them announced yesterday, just two days after Ford reaffirmed its commitment to the competition.

Peugeot and Citroen to pull out of racing


Ten people die in a shooting in a market in Assam, following a weekend of violence in India's north-east.

Ten killed in fresh Assam attack


To help increase voter confidence in electronic voting systems, a federal agency establishes a voting software library. All of the major voting-equipment makers are submitting their software. The hope is the library will help ensure that no one alters voting code without it being detected. By Kim Zetter.

E-Vote Vendors Hand Over Software


TechWeb - Those that know what they're talking about see EII as extending the data warehouse -- not replacing it.

The Myth and the Magic of Enterprise Information Integration (TechWeb)


AP - A spacecraft orbiting Mars photographed one of NASA's rovers and its tracks on the surface, the space agency said Monday.

Mars Orbiter Photographs Rover From Space (AP)


AP - The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with left-handed reliever Ray King on Friday.

Cardinals, King Agree to Contract Terms (AP)


Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is expected to start Sunday against the Browns despite leaving practice on Thursday with back spasms.

Back Spasms Hit Palmer


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

Amgen Net Down, Adjusted Earnings Rise


HONG KONG (Reuters) - One-in-seven Asian Xbox video gamers  plays on the Internet just six months after the regional launch  of Microsoft's Xbox Live Internet software, a company executive  said on Wednesday.

Microsoft's Xbox Live Usage Takes Off in Asia


MIAMI -- The New York Jets went conservative yesterday, waiting for the mistakes that have doomed the Miami Dolphins in every game this season.

In crunch, Dolphins perfectly awful


Oracle #39;s acquisition of PeopleSoft will create a bigger competitor for Microsoft and put one of the Redmond company #39;s largest industry partners in the hands of a rival.

Oracle deal puts Microsoft partner in rival #39;s hands


The organisers of the London bid and its four rivals will be told this morning at a breakfast meeting here with the president of the International Olympic Committee to stop sniping at each other in the campaign to host the 2012 games.

Rogge raps Olympic rivals


One key difference between John Kerry and George Bush often cited in the presidential campaign is how each would enlist other nations in battling terrorists.

Time to Test China and Russia


An Algerian who has been held without trial or charges since 2001 under anti-terrorism laws was freed by the British government Monday, his lawyer said.

Britain Releases Man Held Since Dec. 2001


KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan judges sentenced a man to death Saturday over the slaying of three foreign journalists and an Afghan colleague, who were pulled from their cars, robbed and shot as they rushed to cover the collapse of the Taliban.

Afghan Gets Death for Journalist Slayings


Several California cities and counties have sued Microsoft Corp., accusing the software giant of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the personal computer operating systems market.

Calif. Cities, Counties Sue Microsoft


Nine people are detained after access is denied to a Saudi court trying three reformists, witnesses say.

Arrests at Saudi reformers' trial


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc. <A HREF=

Circuit City Cuts Quarterly Loss,Stock Up


TREASURER Peter Costello will chair the 2006 meeting of the Group of 20, which brings together the finance ministers and central bankers from the leading industrial and developing nations.

Costello to steer Group of 20


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

HCA 3rd-Qtr Net Falls, Hurt by Hurricanes


PARIS -- Gael Monfils of France reached the quarterfinals in his first ATP tournament three weeks ago. Lleyton Hewitt made sure he did not duplicate the feat at the Paris Masters.

Second-seeded Hewitt beats top junior player


Regal Entertainment Group, the country #39;s largest owner of movie theaters, Tuesday said its profit fell 37 percent in the third quarter, as box office receipts slipped.

Update 1: Regal #39;s Profit Down on Lower Receipts


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged down  by midsession on Monday after erasing opening gains as investor  caution over the yen's rise offset optimism about the  post-election outlook for Wall Street.

Nikkei Dips Down, Yen Weighs on Exporters


The ISS astronauts consume an average of about 3,000 calories during any given day in space. Under the current plan, Chiao and Sharipov will reduce their daily intake to a maximum of 2,700 calories.

ISS Crew Told To Ration Food


Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield revealed yesterday he was the victim of a shakedown artist who threatened to release X-rated video of his gospel-singer wife and a professional musician.

Yanks star swats sex-tortion bid


Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Troy Walters might need surgery on his broken right arm that he injured in Saturday #39;s night preseason game against the New York Jets.

Roundup: Colts receiver Walters might need surgery


Cognos CEO Rob Ashe says companies are demanding a more tangible means of measuring the return on their business intelligence investment.

Q A: Cognos CEO calls business intelligence ROI a 'fuzzy' metric


A government agency in Finland is urging the country #39;s citizens to avoid use of Internet Explorer until Microsoft has patched the Bofra vulnerability.

Government says Finnish with IE 6


Free Agent; Keyon Dooling (G) - Free Agent; Damon Jones (G) - Free Agent; Christian Laettner (F) - Free Agent; Albert Miralles (F) - Trade

=== Miami Heat 2004-05 Season Preview ===


Natick-based edocs Inc. is being acquired by San Mateo, Calif.-based Siebel Systems Inc. for \$115 million in cash. The deal #39;s size could expand if edocs meets unspecified performance goals next year.

Natick #39;s edocs to be acquired by West Coast #39;s Siebel for \$115M


GARCHING, Germany, Sept. 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- A new study of a large number of planetary nebulae has revealed that rings, such as those seen here around the Cat #39;s Eye Nebula, are much more common that thought

Photo Release: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-Like Sculpture of Gas <b>...</b>


The fact that racism in European soccer is not a dead issue became painfully obvious in Spain during the past week, with members of both England #39;s full international

Racist Fans Bring Issue To Forefront


MEMPHIS Memphis Grizzlies head coach Hubie Brown has announced his retirement tonight, saying his decision is due to unexpected health-related issues.

Brown retires due to health reasons


BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed at least  seven Iraqis outside Baghdad's government compound on Monday,  the first anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture.

Bomb Kills 7 Iraqis, Year After Saddam's Capture


MUMBAI: In a bid to reverse its declining fortunes through cost cutting measures Time Warner #39;s unit America Online which claims to be the world #39;s largest internet service provider will remove over 700 employees shortly.

Time Warner #39;s AOL to reduce headcount by 700


com October 20, 2004, 12:39 PM PT. Sharp Electronics is ceasing development of its Linux-based handheld devices for US consumers--the latest maker to wash its hands of the once-popular retail market.

Sharp drops handhelds from US retail market


Andre Tippett belongs. He may not end up in Canton, Ohio, at a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as he should, but he belongs there.The preliminary list of 89 nominees for the Hall of Fame was released last week, and it included three names of local interest: Tippett, ex-Patriot tackle Leon Gray, and Waltham High and Boston College ...

Making a case for Tippett


Richard Hill had an exploratory operation on his left knee last night amid fears that he may miss not just England #39;s friendly internationals next month but also the start of the Six Nations Championship.

England to lose Hill until Six Nations


Coach Bill Cowher finally confirmed yesterday the Pittsburgh Steelers' worst-kept secret: Duce Staley is in at running back and Jerome Bettis is out again.

Staley, not Bettis, handed the ball in Pittsburgh


Video games were hot in July, and video game stocks should follow the trend.

Sunny Days for Video Games


PalmOne will be adding a high-end handheld to its Tungsten line-up that will fashion a sleeker longer look, while offering double the storage maximum of current devices.

PalmOne packs the most standard storage into latest Tungsten


MOTHERBOARD COMPANY Gigabyte has included an enhanced AGP riser interface for one of its Intel-based PCI Express products, but read the small print before you plug your graphics card in and start to play.

Gigabyte warns GEAR can shorten AGP card #39;s life


The director of the National Hurricane Center stays calm in the midst of a storm, but wants everyone in hurricane-prone areas to get the message from his media advisories: Respect the storm's power and make proper response plans.

Getting the Hurricane Word Out


Feyenoord, Stuttgart and Rangers registered comfortable wins Thursday in the group stage of the UEFA Cup, while French side Lille was upset 1-0 by a German second division club.

Lille upset in UEFA Cup group stage


The method could also be used to determine if more than one hand was involved in creating the work, something physical forensic science has never been able to do.

Artful Software Spots Faked Masterpieces


NEW ORLEANS - With 135-mph Hurricane Ivan closing in with frightening intensity, this flood-prone city scrambled Wednesday to get people out of harm's way, putting the frail and elderly in the cavernous Louisiana Superdome and urging others to move to higher floors in tall buildings.    Along some 300 miles of threatened coastline from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, the churning surf, ominous clouds, swaying traffic lights and escalating winds were all the reminders some people needed to take cover from the storm...

New Orleans Urges People to Take Shelter


Australia may be the finest cricket team in the world but they are the worst chasers since the Keystone Cops. Set 107 to beat India 3-0 in the series they were bowled out for 93 as India made the score a rather flattering 2-1.

Australia fall flat in spinners #39; heaven


PalmOne Inc.'s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product. The company is set to unveil the device, called the Treo 650, Monday at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA's) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference.

PalmOne packs Treo smart phone with new chip


p2pnet.net News:- If you #39;ve wondered just how much people hate spam, wonder no more. A couple of days back, Lycos Germany launched a vigilante screen-saver to beat people sending out advertiusing junk mail at their own game.

Spam the spammers: Lycos


A poor shooting game will likely knock Tennessee out of the No. 1 ranking. A second bad showing almost cost the Volunteers more. Shanna Zolman scored five of her

Top 25 women: Top-ranked Tennessee survives Temple scare


Internet search engine Google #39;s new search options may make Amazon.com look old fashioned. The service Google Print will allow people to read sections of books to decide whether

Google library meets bookstore


AP - At least 78 people have died following a riot in southern Thailand, many of them by crushed and suffocated after they were arrested and packed tightly into trucks, officials said Tuesday.

Officials Say 78 Died After Thailand Riot (AP)


AP - The Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy Friday, signing free-agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal a day after agreeing to terms with third baseman Troy Glaus.

Diamondbacks Sign Pitcher Russ Ortiz (AP)


China's Guo Jingjing easily won the women's 3-meter springboard last night, and Wu Minxia made it a 1-2 finish for the world's diving superpower, taking the silver.

Guo tucks away gold for China


Natural gas company Williams Cos. Inc. (WMB.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said a judge recently ruled against it in a case brought by US and Alaskan state regulators.

Williams says judge rules against co. in Alaska case


The existence of a new electronic state in superconductors, materials that can carry an electric current without resistance, has been confirmed experimentally according to research to be published in the 12 November 2004 issue of the journal Science by a

Experiment confirms existence of new electronic state in <b>...</b>


Barcelona's MareNostrum isn't the fastest supercomputer on Earth, but 20 teraflops with regular blade servers is nothing to sneer at.

IBM supercomputer top-ranked blade machine


Following a similar chip announcement from AMD in mid-October, Intel this week has released a chip targeting the gamer segment. The Pentium 4 processor Extreme Edition supporting Hyper-Threading (HT) technology

Intel Takes on Gamers with  #39;Extreme #39; Chipset


WASHINGTON: Abu Musa al-Hindi, one of the principle terror suspects charged with plotting to attack US financial institutions, has been identified as India-born Dhiren Barot. British police on Tuesday charged Barot, 32, of gathering surveillance plans of ...

Arrested Qaida terrorist an India-born


Bryant lets the game come to him and team rings in its new era in perfect pitch, for at least one night. Did someone have the audacity to suggest the Lakers might miss a beat?

New-look Lakers in sync from the start


PC World - Xine media player takes advantage of video accelerators in Via chipsets.

Via Tunes Open-Source Media Player (PC World)


NASA administrator Sean O #39;Keefe will resign his post, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Monday. NASA sources told CNN on Sunday that O #39;Keefe would announce his resignation Monday, but later said the announcement would come Tuesday.

NASA chief to resign


BAGHDAD -- A week after reaching a truce with Moqtada al-Sadr's rebel militia, a move officials hailed as a breakthrough that would let them bolster security forces and restart reconstruction projects, the interim Iraqi government faces a deepening crisis of confidence among the country's Shi'ite Muslim majority.

Truce fails to soothe Shi'ite fears


GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct 16 (Reuters) - British Open  winner Tom Lehman and Brent Geiberger shared the lead after the  third round of the Greensboro Classic Saturday.

Lehman and Geiberger Share Lead at Greensboro Classic


Reuters - British Prime Minister Tony Blair will\stress the need for Europe and the United States to put\differences over Iraq behind them and work together to tackle\issues such as Middle East peace in a speech on Monday.

Blair to Urge End to Trans-Atlantic Rift (Reuters)


ATHENS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer was bundled out of the Olympic tennis tournament on Tuesday by unheralded Czech Tomas Berdych.

Olympics-Federer #39;s Games dream shattered


THE MATRIX: A HAIKU INTERPRETAION BY KITTEN EXT. HEART O' THE CITY HOTEL Police cruisers flash Sirens lighting up the night Black sedan pulls up

The Matrix: Reworded


Grotius writes  quot;As reported in CNET, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the court that hears patent appeals) heard oral argument in an appeal from a \$565 million award against Microsoft for infringing patent rights held by the

Man Builds 7 foot Grandfather Clock from Lego


AP - Fighting to get her job back, fired U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers testified Thursday that she did not divulge classified information when she complained her agency was short on money and staff.

Fired Park Police Chief Denies Info Leak (AP)


ABUJA (Reuters) - An elite contingent of 50 Nigerian  soldiers flew to Darfur on Thursday aboard a U.S. military  plane, the first of 3,000 extra African Union troops deployed  to monitor a shaky cease-fire in Sudan's vast western region.

Nigerian Protection Force En Route to Darfur


He #39;s done just fine when the Indians have scored a lot of runs. The five-game winning streak from July 20 through Aug. 14, when the Tribe scored 60 runs, and that 22-0 victory over the Yankees on Aug. 31 come to mind.

Helpful hits lift Indians


NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Google said its revenue growth rate from the second to the third quarter of 2004 may not be sustainable into the fourth quarter of this year.

Google sees Q4 rev growth slowdown


UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said no deal has been reached on how to clear the debts of the world #39;s poorest nations, a debate that has divided the UK and US governments.

UK #39;s Brown Says No Agreement Reached on Poor Nations #39; Debt


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mid-priced clothing retailer and maker  Jones Apparel Group Inc. said on Thursday it was buying Barneys  New York Inc. in a \$400 million deal to boost its retail  business and move into luxury apparel.

Jones Apparel to Buy Barneys in \$400 Mln Deal


NAJAF (Iraq) - US helicopter gunships pounded supporters of Moqtada Al Sadr in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf yesterday as tanks rumbled to within 800 metres of a holy shrine at the centre of a near three-week insurgency.

US jets hit Sadr men as tanks near Najaf shrine


AP - Roger Clemens has waited a half-dozen years now for some telltale sign that his time is up.

Sportsview: Don't Count Out Clemens (AP)


If you were expecting a sneak peak of an open source Solaris or to buy the new commercial version next week, don #39;t hold your breath.

Open Source Solaris Stalls


More than 200,000 children were injured by last year by their own toys according to Texas Public Interest Research Group. The group says there #39;s more to toys than meets the eye.

Toy Safety


Five CRPF personnel were killed in a suicide attack on their camp at Sopore in north Kashmir today. We are going for a final assault to kill the militants inside the camp as all CRPF personnel who were

5 jawans killed as ultras storm CRPF camp


HSBC Bank USA will open a D.C. branch by the end of November in a bid to replace Riggs Bank as the city's premier diplomatic bank.

HSBC to Open D.C. Branch, Pursue Embassy Clients


LOS ANGELES - Unocal Corp. will settle a human rights case filed over a pipeline in Southeast Asia by paying villagers and funding improvements to living conditions along the project route, lawyers on both sides said Monday.

Unocal to pay villagers, fund improvements to settle rights case


Reuters - The Russian government will discuss\ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Thursday, the government\press service said on Wednesday, in a sign Russia is finally\making up its mind to back the climate change pact.

Russian Government to Discuss Ratifying Kyoto (Reuters)


HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Netcom Group Corp. (Hong Kong) Ltd. (0906.HK) Wednesday priced its initial public offering at HK\$8.48 a share, allowing it to raise US\$1.

China Netcom Prices IPO At HK\$8.48/Shr;Raises US\$1.14B -2


quot;Who are the Patriots going to beat this week? quot; my son asked, and because he does not believe in answers, only a string of questions, he barely took a breath before adding,  quot;And where will the Patriots be playing this year's Super Bowl? quot;

Inglorious days are history for Patriots


Opera Software, the maker of the No. 3 Web browser, reported a third-quarter net loss Friday that was more than three times greater than the year before, despite an increase in revenue.

Opera Software triples third-quarter loss


Verizon Wireless (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. (NXLC.

Verizon to buy Nextwave licenses for \$3 billion


Fear of Friday the 13th has roots in a Viking myth, ancient Rome, and even the Last Supper.

Friday the 13th Phobia Rooted in Ancient History


Japanese industrial production expands for the first time in three months, pushing the Nikkei up for the first time in nine days.

Japan's production growing again


The Israeli military has acknowledged it has killed about 30 innocent Palestinians during operations in the West Bank this year. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has defended the Army, describing it as  quot;more moral than any other army I know quot;.

Sharon defends Israeli Army despite civilian deaths


Second seed Lleyton Hewitt beat Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-1 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the TD Waterhouse Cup on Thursday.

Hewitt cruises past Llodra


The operation by U.S. and Iraqi troops may have been aimed at a cleric said to have incited insurgent violence.

U.S. Soldiers and Iraqis Raid Mosque in Baghdad, Killing 3


Eric Munson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

Tigers 6, White Sox 4


FOXBOROUGH -- Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was criticized by some Bills after New England's 31-17 win Oct. 3 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Buffalo lineman Jonas Jennings sustained a concussion in the third quarter and accused Wilfork of kicking Chris Villarrial while Villarrial was on the ground in the first quarter.

He'll keep nose out of trouble


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Michael Anti of the United States won the silver on Sunday in the men #39;s 50m rifle 3-position event at the Summer Olympics in Athens.

US wins silver in 50m rifle; China gets gold


It #39;s payback time. The former chief executive of Conseco (nyse: CNO - news - people ) and his family trusts must pay \$62.7 million plus interest to a unit of the insurance company, which may also foreclose on his mansion, a judge ruled.

Hilbert: Needs To Write Conseco \$62.7M Check


FAIRFAX, Va. (Sports Network) - Washington Redskins rookie safety Sean Taylor Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge.

Redskins Rookie Taylor Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge


Reuters, the media and information group, is understood to have appointed investment bankers to explore the sale of Instinet, its American electronic stock trading business.

Reuters moves to sell Instinet


Somalia inaugurated a transitional parliament Sunday, taking an important first step toward forming a new government for the devastated country even as rivalries continue

Somalia inaugurates transitional gov #39;t


Myanmar State Peace and DevelopmentCouncil (SPDC) on Tuesday carried out a major government reshuffle,removing Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt from post and appointing Lieut.

Myanmar appoints new PM in major cabinet reshuffle


Boeing finally has a US launch customer for the 7E7 Dreamliner, but it is a virtually unknown carrier with just one 15-year-old plane in its fleet.

Little startup carrier is first to buy 7E7s in US


FTC says tracking them down won #39;t be cheap; rewards of up to \$250,000 needed, commission says. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of Congress have backed a program encouraging  quot;bounty hunters quot; to track down e-mail spammers.

US takes aim at e-mail spammers


Credit Suisse First Boston said that an announcement from Onyx Pharmaceuticals (nasdaq: ONXX - news - people ) is  quot;good news quot; for Genentech (nyse: DNA - news - people ) and its Avastin treatment.

Onyx Disappointment Is Good News For Genentech


The UN Security Council condemned illegal armed groups in Haiti it said were performing unauthorized law enforcement and called on the transitional government

Security Council condemns armed groups in Haiti


Brazil striker Ronaldo is likely to face Venezuela in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier despite strains in both thighs.  quot;I believe that he won #39;t miss out because, with this type

Ronaldo likely to play against Venezuela, says Brazil doctor


Most companies need to keep tabs on travel   entertainment expenses. Concur thinks it has a better way.

Concur Wants to Track Your Travel


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The San Diego Chargers used a pair of draft picks to pry wide receiver Keenan McCardell from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an hour before Tuesday #39;s trade deadline.

McCardell shipped to Chargers


AP - Golf finally felt easy to Jeff Sluman, and it wasn't hard to see why. From a fairway bunker on the 18th hole, he had to play a 20-yard hook to avoid the trees and reach the elevated green. His 7-iron stopped 16 inches from the cup for his ninth birdie, a course-record 62 and a two-shot lead in the Chrysler Championship on Thursday.

Sluman Hits Course-Record 62 at Chrysler (AP)


AP - Democrat John Edwards is pondering his future as his tenure as a North Carolina senator winds down, but says even his campaign for vice president fit his view of public service.

Edwards to End Term With Farewell Tour (AP)


Details of the almost simultaneous crashes of two Russian airliners began to emerge yesterday - shocking a public that has become largely inured to terrorism and prompting fears of further attacks.

Terrorist shadow over twin disasters


An arthritis drug should have been taken off the market years before it was finally withdrawn, say researchers. Manufacturer Merck withdrew Vioxx in September after evidence linking it to heart problems.

Arthritis drug warnings  #39;ignored #39;


InfoWorld - Hoping to keep the heat on archrival Microsoft, VMware on Wednesday will give developers a glimpse of an early version of its Virtual SMP product that allows a single virtual machine to work with as many as four processors, which in turn can more effectively drive mission-critical applications.

VMware previews virtual server (InfoWorld)


TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average fell 1 percent by  midsession on Thursday after sharp declines in metals prices  pushed down shares of steel makers and mining companies, which  had been big gainers over the past three months.

Nikkei Falls 1 Pct at Midday


washingtonpost.com - The iPod helped Apple's profit get up and dance.

IPod Helps Lift Apple's Fourth-Quarter Profit (washingtonpost.com)


Reuters - Top Japanese wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo\(9437.T) said on Thursday it would launch a 3G phone equipped\for use overseas and including a video conferencing function,\getting a leg-up on its closest rival, KDDI Corp. (9433.T).

DoCoMo to Offer Overseas Roaming-Capable 3G Phones (Reuters)


As a fan of Colchester United, a club who spend less on total wages per week than he earns himself alone, Adrian Mutu really takes the biscuit.

Mutu, Spurs, Fergie And Other Dopes


Computer Associates International Inc. will acquire Netegrity Inc. in a \$430 million cash deal that will merge the computer security software makers, the companies said Wednesday.

Update 2: Computer Associates to Acquire Netegrity


Hewlett-Packard #39;s new  quot;Vivera quot; brand name for ink products could make a good impression in customers #39; minds, according to analysts.

HP brand to inject new life into ink


SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Software maker Oracle  on Thursday got the green light from a U.S. federal judge for  its \$7.7 billion takeover of smaller rival PeopleSoft Inc.,  sending PeopleSoft shares up 15 percent.

Judge Rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft Bid


THESSALONIKI, Greece - The U.S. women's soccer team needed only a tie Tuesday and that's all it got - settling for a draw against a team it had always beaten...

Americans Settle for 1-1 Tie With Aussies


SYDNEY, AustraliaFollowing a similar announcement by rivals earlier this month, Vodafone Australia and Optus said they agreed to share third-generation network sites and infrastructure.

Vodafone Australia to share 3G network with Optus


If the Philadelphia Eagles finally reach the Super Bowl this season, their tight victories the last two weeks will probably have more to do with it than their first five easy victories.

GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: The Eagles gain by winning small


The growth of a shadow banking system poses a stiff challenge to China's state-owned banks, already burdened with bad debt.

Informal Lenders in China Pose Risks to Banking System


Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - The University of Washington reportedly fired head football coach Keith Gilbertson on Monday. According to KING 5 News in Seattle, Gilbertson has been dismissed and it is unclear

Huskies reportedly fire Gilbertson


AP - A few days before she became the U.S. Open champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova walked into a drizzly night to play her quarterfinal match.

Out of Nowhere, Kuznetsova Wins Open (AP)


A substantial price cut and footprint squeeze show a new commitment from Dell to getting its enterprise-class blade servers into data centres.

Dell thrusts blade into datacentres


MONTHS of terrorist bombings and Israeli army attacks aren #39;t the usual buildup for a major peace initiative. But the Israeli parliament #39;s vote to withdraw from the heavily Palestinian Gaza Strip is a huge breakthrough.

The Gaza gamble


SPACE.com - While the exploration of the Moon and other planets in our solar system is nbsp;exciting, the first task for astronauts and robots alike is to actually nbsp;get to those destinations.

Redesigning Rockets: NASA Space Propulsion Finds a New Home (SPACE.com)


Fears that Buddhist schools in southern Thailand may be targeted by Islamic separatists have led some to shut. Education Minister Adisai Bodharamik said he had warned Buddhist teachers in the mainly Muslim

Schools shut in southern Thailand


Steven Gerrard faces a late fitness test today after giving England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson a scare ahead of tomorrow night #39;s 2006 World Cup qualifier in Austria.

Gerrard injury scare


NEW YORK - Roger Federer posted a huge win in the howling wind, beating two-time champion Andre Agassi 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 Thursday in a U.S. Open quarterfinal match suspended the previous night because of rain...

Federer Beats Agassi to Reach Open Semis


Anti-Nazi groups held counter-demonstrations, some holding banners proclaiming  quot;Neo-Nazis are a joke quot;. Hess was found hanged in his prison cell in the Spandau district of Berlin in 1987.

German police detain 74 neo-Nazis


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shinobu Asagoe, the last unseeded  player left in the women's singles, reached her first grand  slam quarter-final with a 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 win over Greece's Eleni  Daniilidou at the U.S. Open Monday.

Unseeded Asagoe Reaches Last Eight


Jacques Santini has quit his post as Tottenham Hotspurs manager, sighting  quot;personal reasons quot; that has forced him to  quot;return to France.

Santini quits Spurs


Iran has accepted a full suspension of uranium enrichment and linked activities, diplomats said Sunday. The diplomats said the Iranians apparently dropped demands to modify a tentative deal worked out last

Iran agrees to stop uranium enrichment


Microsoft announced on Monday that it will not release a fifth service pack for Windows 2000, a popular version of the company #39;s operating system.

MS to end Win2K support without SP5


Google Wants to Improve Web Browsers\\Google yesterday responded to the buzz over Gbrowser.com, the mythical Google powered web browser that bloggers and forums have been buzzing over. In a statement to the Indian press, Google said that it was engaged in developing technology that was aimed at bringing about improvements ...

Google Wants to Improve Web Browsers


China #39;s Communist Party opened a four-day, closed-door meeting on Thursday that will decide whether military chief Jiang Zemin completes a leadership succession by passing on his last post to party chief Hu Jintao.

China Communists Meet as Succession Rumors Swirl


AP - Republicans rushed to the defense of embattled Senate candidate Tom Coburn in Oklahoma on Friday, airing a television commercial that accuses his Democratic rival of being a

GOP Campaign on to Help Coburn in Okla. (AP)


Merck  amp; Co. yesterday pulled the blockbuster pain medicine Vioxx off the market, announcing that a new company-sponsored study showed the drug doubled the risk

Maker takes Vioxx off market


AP - Josh Beckett pitched eight innings and blanked the New York Mets for his second start in a row, and the Florida Marlins matched a franchise record with their ninth consecutive victory, 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Marlins Stop Reeling Mets 3-0 (AP)


JAPAN #39;S troop deployment in Iraq beyond December is at risk as Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi braces for a wave of public anger over the nightmare ending to the country #39;s second Baghdad hostage crisis.

Hostage murder to hurt Koizumi


AP - Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by  #36;1.17 billion in the latest week to  #36;849.98 trillion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money Funds Fell in Latest Week (AP)


Mitsubishi Corp. and Itochu Corp. will buy stakes in truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd., the two trading companies said Thursday. Mitsubishi Corp.

Mitsubishi, Itochu to be stakeholders in Isuzu


LOS ANGELES -

'Sopranos,' 'Angels' Win Big at Emmys


The time for redemption is at hand for the North Carolina State football team, and if the Wolfpack don #39;t follow through, a once-promising season will end with the program #39;s first losing record since 1996.

NC State seeks offensive turnaround


Intel, Nokia, and Symbian's alliance should shake competitors' confidence.

New Smartphone Triumvirate


New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield is listed as day to day after spraining his left ankle in the ninth inning Saturday night in Toronto. Sheffield, hitting .297 with 33 homers and 98 RBIs, hobbled off the field after jamming the ankle on third base. X-rays were negative. Although Sheffield said he could have played, Yankees manager Joe Torre ...

Sprained ankle hampers Sheffield


Canadian Press - DETROIT (AP) - The man who brought the Yugo and Subaru to the United States and built a gull-wing sports car in Canada bearing his name now has a new project - selling Chinese-made cars in the United States.

Man who brought Americans the Yugo now plans on importing Chinese cars to U.S. (Canadian Press)


NASA #39;s Deep Space Network tracking station in Madrid, Spain, acquired a signal at about 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time) yesterday.

Another Successful Cassini #39;s Titan Flyby


PARIS -- The Jordanian monarch said in an interview published Tuesday that elections in Iraq are impossible in the current chaos and that he sees no chances of improvement in the short term.

Jordan #39;s king: Iraq elections impossible


Darren Clarke claimed yesterday that it would take more than a change in captaincy to reverse a trend that has seen Europe win four of the last five Ryder Cups.

Clarke shrugs off change


At half-time it looked like a rag-tag tartan army were going to suffer the ultimate humiliation - a record loss. They didn #39;t. They actually won the second half 14-3 against Australian opponents who had clearly done enough.

Scotland 14 - 31 Australia


and possibly help future scientists determine how to keep such space rocks from colliding with Earth. impactor on July 4, 2005, and the comet #39;s rocky part will hit it at a speed of 23,800 miles an hour (10.

Space probe aims to slam into comet


LONDON (CBS.MW) - Commerzbank AG, Germany #39;s third largest bank by market value, unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut jobs and scale back its unprofitable investment banking division.

To cut 75 percent of division in New York, 50 in London


South African President Thabo Mbeki is engaged in political fire-fighting in the Ivory Coast, where fears of a full-scale civil war between government and rebel forces loom large.

Politics-Ivory Coast: South Africa Attempts to Diffuse Tensions


WASHINGTON - Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads...

Backup Voting System Woes May Loom Anew


Australian swimmer Brooke Hanson will be chasing her sixth gold medal at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis later this morning.

Hanson chasing number six


Canada is facing a diplomatic headache after a group of suspected North Koreans broke into the Canadian Embassy in the Chinese capital, Beijing, on Wednesday.

Canada considers fate of suspected NKorean refugees in China <b>...</b>


InformationWeek: A Desktop Pipeline reviewer invites readers to step into the SP2 waters, and offers some suggestions on how to do it as safely as possible.

Windows XP Service Pack 2: Is It Time Yet?


Software maker heads to LA to show off a host of gadgets that use one or another Microsoft technology to access movies, music and video.

Photo 1 of 8: Microsoft's new Media Center push


Canada #39;s TD Bank Financial Group is discussing  quot;a possible transaction quot; with the Northeast regional bank Banknorth Group Inc.

Banknorth, TD Bank Are in Talks


IBM and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have jointly developed a new method for implementing strained silicon technology on both positive and negative transistors, the companies are expected to announce today.

IBM, AMD claim 24 per cent chip speed gains


In a new take on fighting spam, Web portal Lycos Europe has launched a screensaver designed to bombard Web sites promoted in unsolicited e-mail.

Lycos Europe:  quot;Make love not spam quot;


They comprised one of the steadiest units in the NFL last season, so much so that the Patriots' offensive line made their lineup changes at the beginning and end of the season go virtually unnoticed.

Rhythm not thrown off by their line dance


The sovereignty of Lebanon has suddenly become an issue of regional and global interest, including resolutions in the US Congress and the United Nations Security Council.

Respect Lebanon #39;s sovereignty by respecting the Constitution


Editor #39;s Summary: Citrix is acquiring VPN provider Net6 for \$50 million in a move to expand its presence in the security space.

Citrix buys hybrid VPN vendor


THE al-Qaeda terror network spent less than \$US50,000 (\$71,000) on each of its main attacks except the September 11 suicide hijackings, a UN report says.

Madrid attack cost only \$14,000


AP - The use of robots around the home to mow lawns, vacuum floors, pull guard duty and perform other chores is set to surge sevenfold by 2007, says a new U.N. survey, which credits dropping prices for the robot boom.

U.N.: Robot Use to Surge Sevenfold by 2007 (AP)


London, Nov. 30 (NNN) : The world has failed to help survivors of the Bhopal gas leak in India 20 years ago or to punish the guilty, Amnesty International has said.

World Failed Bhopal Gas Victims, Says Amnesty


The agreement to aquire the venerable Hollywood studio and its valuable film library was reached after Time Warner Inc. dropped out of the bidding.

Sony-Led Group to Buy MGM in \$2.9B Deal


Reuters - U.S. stocks to watch on Tuesday: DELL\INC. : The world's largest personal computer maker said\the rate of market growth had not changed significantly and it\saw no reason to alter its guidance for the third quarter.

Stocks to Watch on Sept. 28 (Reuters)


Hostage takers holding up to 240 people at a school in southern Russia have refused to talk with a top Islamic leader and demanded to meet with regional leaders instead, ITAR-TASS reported on Wednesday.

Hostage takers at Russian school refuse talks with Islamic leader


The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement yesterday allowing Cingular Wireless to buy AT amp;T Wireless and create the nation #39;s largest cell phone company.

Justice gives nod to phone deal


AP - The U.S. military said Tuesday that an aide to Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed in an airstrike in the militant stronghold of Fallujah.

U.S. Military: Al-Zarqawi Aide Killed (AP)


AP - Jordan Palmer threw for 339 yards and five touchdowns and No. 24 Texas-El Paso beat SMU 57-27 Saturday night to clinch a bowl berth in coach Mike Price's first season running the formerly downtrodden program.

No. 24 Texas-El Paso Clinches Bowl Berth (AP)


By ROBERT WIELAARD    STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet's popularity.    At a conference organized by the Council of Europe, delegates from Europe, the United States, Australia and China digested new data pointing to an increasing problem of global proportions: How can national law stop those who commit fraud, spread racism, steal credit card numbers or sell child pornography worldwide, nonstop and just about anonymously?    On top of that, while fraud and copyright infringements remain the lion's share of cybercrime, there is rising concern about terrorists going online to spread more than just propaganda...

European Group Seeks Ways to Prosecute Cybercrime


News Corporation (NCP) and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. today announced a number of transactions within the Latin America media market that will see DIRECTV Group paying \$579 million in cash for the equity stakes in other News Corp controlled companies.

Murdochs men do media mambo


India enjoyed their best day of the first Test here yesterday but still face defeat on a pitch that is starting to favour the spinners.

McGrath and Kasprowicz push India to the brink


No, it isn #39;t North Carolina or Kentucky, but East Carolina also takes great pride in its intercollegiate athletic program. The Pirates on Wednesday announced the hiring of Terry Holland as their new athletic

AD Holland a great hire for East Carolina


Singapore - Crude oil futures fell on Monday in muted Asian trade with players hoping for a fresh lead when the US market reopens later after a four-day closure, dealers said.

US holiday leaves oil waiting for a lead


AP - The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether cable companies must open their high-speed lines to rival Internet providers.

Supreme Court to Hear ISP, Cable Dispute (AP)


AP - Shanna Zolman scored five of her 10 points in the final minutes and Shyra Ely made two free throws with 11.9 seconds left, helping top-ranked Tennessee beat Temple 52-48 Sunday.

No. 1 Tennessee Edges Temple, 52-48 (AP)


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and the United States agreed on  Saturday to resume imports of American beef from animals with  birth records up to 20 months, Japan's Foreign Ministry said in  a statement.

Japan, U.S. Agree Resumption of Some Beef Imports


KANPUR: A masterstroke. Thats what everybody would term the South African think-tanks decision to open the innings with a makeshift opener.

India slip into a deep Hall


An explosion tore apart a car in Gaza City Monday, killing at least one person, Palestinian witnesses said. They said Israeli warplanes were circling overhead at the time of the blast, indicating a possible missile strike.

Car Explodes in Gaza City, One Dead


Olympic all-round champion Paul Hamm admitted he would be stunned if he lost the gold medal he was awarded in Athens following a judging error.

Hamm Admits He Will Be Shocked if He Loses Gold


Poland and Germany must rely on quiet diplomacy to close the book on the divisive issue of World War Two compensation, Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said on Saturday.

Polish PM wants quiet diplomacy to resolve WW2 claims


Mardy Fish figured he eventually would see Nicolas Massu lying on the court. Just not as part of his postmatch celebration. After three sets, Massu was staggering

Gold slips out of reach


For the first time, the Mid-American Conference will field three teams in bowl games this season after reaching a deal with the Silicon Valley Football Classic, the Toledo Blade reported.

MAC adds third bowl tie-in, strikes deal with Silicon Valley


LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar hit a six-month low against  the yen and drifted above recent eight-month lows versus the  euro on Friday as investors awaited U.S. economic growth data  and next week's presidential elections.

Dollar Hits 6-Month Low Vs. Yen


IRVING, TEXAS: Top US executives are pessimistic about next years economy, citing high oil prices, geopolitical threats and stuttering consumer confidence, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

Growth may lose steam, say CEOs


Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has developed a new LCD (liquid crystal display) technology that builds a touch screen into the display, a development that could lead to thinner and cheaper display panels for mobile phones, the company said Tuesday.

Samsung unveils new display technologies


TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose 1.9 percent by  midsession on Monday as a strong performance by U.S.  semiconductor-related stocks gave a push to Japanese peers such  as Advantest Corp. and as banks extended last week's gains.

Japan Shares Up 2 Percent by Midday


Astana - London. October 11. KAZINFORM refers to BBC News - Fuel price rises have hit many Nigerians very hard. A four-day general strike over rising fuel prices has begun in Nigeria, Africa #39;s largest oil producer.

Nigeria fuel price strike starts


David Eldon will retire next year as chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. and the Hang Seng Bank, HSBC Group said Monday.

HSBC Group Chairman to Retire


US-backed Iraqi commandos were poised Friday to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul, as US military commanders said they had  quot;broken the back quot; of the insurgency with their assault on the former rebel bastion of Fallujah.

Troops ready for Mosul after Fallujah


West Bank: New PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas called for an end to the armed uprising, as Israeli tanks Tuesday rolled into Gaza in the aftermath of the most lethal Palestinian attack since Yasser Arafat #39;s death.

PLO chief urges end to armed intifada


ATHENS -- In a move that only served to escalate the controversy surrounding American Paul Hamm's all-around gold medal, the International Gymnastics Federation yesterday asked the Olympic champion to give the medal to Korean rival Yang Tae Young as a gesture of fair play.

Federation asks Hamm to give up gold medal


The children's retailer turns in sparkling 21 same-store sales growth for August.

Children's Place Is to Be Heard


Thirteen days after undergoing knee surgery, world champion Jana Pittman made a remarkable comeback Saturday morning by winning her preliminary heat of the women #39;s 400-meter hurdles.

Pittman Makes Remarkable Hurdles Comeback


BOSTON (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees will start  Orlando

Yankees Will Start El Duque in Game 4


SUBANG JAYA: IBM (www.ibm.com) has released the beta version of its latest enterprise-grade integration software to Malaysian customers.

Spicy solution for painless integration


Not long after sunrise yesterday, Lauryn Williams woke up and had some breakfast. And, with that, the normalcy ended. Before noon, she was at the Olympic complex

Williams on fast track after streaking to silver


In an Internet posting, a Chechen warlord with a \$10 million bounty on his head has apparently claimed responsibility for the Beslan school siege

Responsibility taken for school siege


Despite record federal deficits, the Bush administration has benefited from historically low interest payments, but as rates continue to rise, the era of cheap debt service may be over.

Rates Mean End of Low Interest Costs


NFL scouts and front-office executives were less than enamored of the top tailbacks available in the draft in April. The first didn #39;t come off the board until the St.

Rookie J. Jones, Cowboys Up and Running


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Inc.<A HREF=

Caesars Expected to Unveil Casino Deal


Reuters - The United States'\grounded Space Shuttle fleet may resume flights to the\International Space Station next May or June, a senior ISS\official said Tuesday.

U.S. Shuttles May Resume ISS Flights in May (Reuters)


After four days of painstaking negotiations, technology and consumer groups said they have failed to reach a consensus with the entertainment industry on the language of the Induce Act, a proposed bill making it illegal to encourage copyright infringement

Induce Act Talks Sputter


Home loan approvals in October fell to their lowest levels in nearly five years, according to figures released this morning by the Bank of England, confirming that the housing

Mortgages fall as house market cools


Key stat  Eagles trying to become seventh team to win first six games by 10 points. Players to watch  Eagles #39; Terrell Owens has 30 receptions, 6 for TDs.

Eagles (5-0) at Browns (3-3)


Tim Dougherty, director of marketing for IBM #39;s eServer BladeCenter, said the company #39;s new BladeCenter machines have increased speed, memory, power management and operating system support in order to widen customers #39; choices.

Big Blue #39;s Blades Up Server Speed Stakes


Beijing - Several people have been killed in violent ethnic clashes between the Muslim Hui minority and the Han majority in central China #39;s Henan province, officials said Monday.

#39;Hundreds #39; killed in ethnic clashes in China


More round-the-clock centers to provide service and support for business customers are planned for Europe and Japan.

Dell builds business service center in China


A unit of American Express Co. agreed Monday to provide Delta Air Lines Inc. with up to \$600 million in financing - if the cash-strapped airline persuades its

Delta deal hinges on pilot concessions


World soccer #39;s governing body will investigate the racial taunting of England #39;s black players by Spanish soccer fans during two international matches this week.

FIFA demand explanation from Spain


Nagpur: India suffered a double blow even before the first ball was bowled in the crucial third cricket Test against Australia on Tuesday when captain Sourav Ganguly and off spinner Harbhajan Singh were ruled out of the match.

Ganguly, Harbhajan ruled out of second Test


In a first for the US cellphone industry, Cingular Wireless LLC yesterday began offering a handset specially designed for blind and vision-impaired people, with software that can convert virtually everything on the phone screen -- including text messages -- to synthesized speech.

Cingular offers handset for blind


Hoping to build on the success of a shoe that generated big sales but also some snickers when it was introduced 15 years ago, Reebok Inc.

Reebok Unveils High-Tech Sneaker Pump 2.0


USATODAY.com - This tiny shot-on-video downer hits theaters at the same time as a more deluxe home version of Martin Scorsese's career-making melodrama Mean Streets comes to DVD. The timing is probably coincidence, because Creek's anti-urban setting (largely a boat in rocky waters) has far more in common with several other well-known movies, which is part of its problem.

'Mean Creek': A familiar flow (USATODAY.com)


Newcastle United marked their first Premier League match under Graeme Souness with a 2-1 win at Southampton thanks to 20-metre winner from right back Stephen Carr on Sunday.

Newcastle give Souness winning league start at Saints


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bankrupt US Airways took a crucial  step toward securing \$300 million in concessions from its  pilots union late on Tuesday when leaders of the labor group  said they would forward a plan to cut wages and benefits to all  pilots for a vote.

US Air Pilots to Vote on Pay-Cut Proposal


Sudan says it has foiled a plot by the main opposition party to kill senior government officials and blow up key sites in the capital, Khartoum.

Sudan Says Coup Plot Included Plan to Kill 38 Officials


Reuters - South Korea's navy sent three warning\messages to the North after a North Korean patrol boat briefly\crossed a disputed maritime border, the South Korean military\said on Wednesday.

S.Korea Says Warns North After Boat Intrudes (Reuters)


(Athens, Greece-AP) Aug. 23, 2004 - It appears the Court of Arbitration for Sport might not hear South Korea #39;s appeal of the gymnastics gold medal.

South Korean gymnast appealing judging error, Hamm hopes to hang <b>...</b>


Retreating from an upbeat forecast it made just last month, Nortel Networks Corp. on Thursday warned that third-quarter sales will fall below its second quarter and 2004 revenue growth at

Nortel Warns of Weaker Sales


Just four months shy of his 40th birthday, Hopkinswho appeared to be starting to wear De La Hoya down as the fight neared the championship roundsclosed the show with a lethal body shot in the 9th.

Bernard Hopkins Leaves Calling Card  Stops De La Hoya in Ninth


Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. slipped more than 10 percent in Wednesday trading after a J.P. Morgan analyst downgraded the stock and told investors to take profits following a three-month run-up.

Sirius Shares Fall on Analyst Downgrade


Boston College football coach Tom O'Brien cast his die yesterday by selecting senior Paul Peterson as the starting quarterback for the Eagles' swan song season in the Big East, one that could have huge implications before their departure to the Atlantic Coast Conference next July.

Peterson takes reins for Eagles


Oil giant Shell could be bracing itself for a takeover attempt, possibly from French rival Total, a  press report claims.

Shell 'could be target for Total'


20 October 2004 -- Great Britain, France, and Germany will reportedly offer Iran a last chance to avoid the threat of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program.

Europeans To Make Iran  #39;Last Offer #39; On Nukes


Ziff Davis - Opinion: Linux is profoundly shaking up the database market, hopefully to customers' benefit.

Customers Win in Database Vendors' Race to Linux (Ziff Davis)


Telecom network operator Sprint (Quote, Chart) will provide VoIP services to cable operator Mediacom Communications under a multi-year deal announced today.

Sprinting Toward VoIP


Some Web sites are now offering surfers the chance to download free  quot;phishing kits quot; containing all the graphics, Web code and text required to construct the kind of bogus Web sites used in Internet phishing scams.

So you want to be a cyber-crook...


Ten months after NASA #39;s twin rovers landed on Mars, scientists reported this week that both robotic vehicles are still navigating their rock-studded landscapes with all instruments operating

Case for water on Mars is growing stronger


Antonio Gates keeps his standout season going with 101 yards and a touchdown as the Chargers drop the Raiders, 23-17, on Sunday.

Chargers Top Raiders


Michael Schumacher #39;s Hungarian Grand Prix victory was the German #39;s 12th in 13 races this year, a Formula One record for a single season.

Formula One statistics for Belgian Grand Prix


Virgin Atlantic is to launch a price war on the  quot;Kangaroo route quot; between London and Sydney, pledging to cut fares by up to one-third.

Branson promises travellers new price war on London to Sydney air <b>...</b>


NEW YORK, September 17 (newratings.com) - Alcatel (ALA.NYS) has expanded its operations and presence in the core North American telecommunication market with two separate acquisitions for about \$277 million.

Alcatel expands US presence with two acquisitions worth \$277mn


The IT industry has two horses in the U.S. presidential race this year.

Tech industry split in its political donations