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, has agreed to start selling a type of semiconductor known as flash memory to Apple Computer Inc, maker of the best-selling iPod digital music player. MSN Spaces Blog Service Launches MSN Spaces Blog Service Launches\\What better day to announce a new blogging service than the day when we all learned that "blog" was the most popular word for an online dictionary. Was 2004 the year of the blog? If it was, MSN has found a great way to end it ... Angels Nip A's 5 | non-member | -0.012578 | -0.035993 | 0.023415 | false |
reported a wider quarterly net loss as it increased spending to accelerate subscriber growth. Google Founders Plan Sales of Their Shares The two co-founders of Google each plan to sell as many as 7.2 million shares of their stock during the next 18 months, giving them more than \$1 billion apiece at current prices. From Simple to Complex, Hedge Funds Gain Ground Hedge funds are gaining in popularity as they pursue a host of investment strategies. Florida Sets Touch-Screen Recounts Rule (AP) AP - The state set | non-member | 0.008997 | 0.001818 | 0.007179 | false |
0,000 SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Charles Schwab amp; Co. agreed to pay \$350,000 to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the discount broker allowed customers to trade mutual funds after hours, the company said Tuesday. KKR Strikes (Gold) Again The firm gets 90 of the take from Knowledge Learning's buyout of KinderCare. Spammers using sender authentication too, study says New technology for identifying the sender of e-mail messages | non-member | 0.00359 | 0.034716 | -0.031127 | false |
uesday, expanding the previous day's gains as traders took stern words from European officials against the U.S. currency's weakness as a signal to take profits. Seagate ships 400GB PC hard disk drive Hard-disk drive maker Seagate Technology has started shipping a drive targeted at personal computers that offers 400GB of storage space, it said Tuesday. Thousands Uprooted by Clashes in East Congo - U.N. GOMA, Congo (Reuters) - Thousands of | non-member | -0.009365 | -0.035911 | 0.026546 | false |
can forget Zopyros of Athens, wrestling-boxing his way to the junior pankration crown. Thoughts of How and Why for Yanks For the Yankees, the A.L.C.S. was a colossal flop, the kind they had avoided through decades of charmed Octobers. NTP in Debian \\The Network Time Daemon (NTP Daemon) implementation within Debian leaves a\lot to be desired.\\First off they don't include it with a working config. You have to create your\own | non-member | 0.002275 | 0.001644 | 0.000631 | false |
Girls' Top 20 Following is the Globe Top 20 in EMass for girls' soccer. No. Team Record Last 1. Belmont 14-0-1 1 2. Oliver Ames 13-1-0 2 3. Lynnfield 15-0-0 3 4. Norwell 15-0-0 5 5. Andover 14-1-0 4 6. Bishop Feehan 11-1-1 6 7. Old Rochester 14 | non-member | -0.027979 | -0.054959 | 0.02698 | false |
and Standard amp; Poor #39;s futures declined 0.10 points. Liga Wrap: Barca Storm Nine Points Clear Barcelona opened up a nine-point lead at the top of La Liga on Saturday night with a 2-1 win at Getafe. Rafael Marquez and Deco scored early on to give the Catalan giants a two-goal lead after just 22 minutes. Michigan #39;s Burgess ready for home rival Ann Arbor, MI (U-WIRE) -- Entering Saturday #39;s show | non-member | -0.00022 | -0.023189 | 0.022968 | false |
Post in an interview published on Sunday. AL notebook: Angels, Guillen reach resolution on grievance Outfielder Jose Guillen and the Anaheim Angels reached a financial settlement yesterday to resolve the grievance filed after the team recently suspended him without pay for the rest of the season. Singapore to install more surveillance cameras as anti-terror measures (AFP) AFP - Singapore, which sees itself as a target for terrorists, will install more closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in crowded areas to forestall any attacks, the Sunday | non-member | -0.009643 | -0.044761 | 0.035118 | false |
4100 are available this week.\FirePass 4100, TrafficShield 4100, F5 Networks Bush, Kerry Campaign for Senior Votes (AP) AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry vied for the senior vote Tuesday, swapping charges over Social Security and a looming shortage of flu vaccine two weeks before Election Day. Senate Panel Votes to Transfer TV Airwaves to Safety Groups A Senate committee voted yesterday to transfer airwaves used by dozens of television stations to spectrum-star | non-member | -0.013466 | -0.026807 | 0.013341 | false |
Army Colonel Peter Brownback, said the delay would Guantanamo Bay Detainee Skips Hearing (AP) AP - A prisoner who allegedly spent two months traveling with al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden and helped run a safehouse for the terrorist network refused Friday to attend a hearing on his legal status in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Slovaks Commemorate Start of Revolt (AP) AP - Military jets thundered overhead, and hundreds of people, including veterans and top officials, gathered in Sunday to commemorate the 6 | non-member | -0.012782 | -0.031311 | 0.018529 | false |
and New York Yankees meet in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday the result could produce the greatest comeback in Major League history. Poverty Still Mars Chile #39;s Success Story Chile is using a Pacific Rim summit to showcase itself as a Latin American model for free trade, democracy and modernity. But grinding poverty just outside the convention Sharon resists Gaza referendum Israel's prime minister confronts a divided cabinet after winning a crucial vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan. Verizon and Nextel Ag | non-member | 0.001202 | -0.004498 | 0.0057 | false |
MacArthur Foundation Fellows (AP) AP - The list of 23 fellows announced by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Each will receive #36;500,000 over five years: End to genital mutilation urged VIENNA -- Young girls born in Europe to immigrant families from Africa are subjected to ritual genital mutilation, and authorities are doing little to discourage it, a leading activist for women's rights warned yesterday. IN BRIEF Northrop Grumman | non-member | 0.001462 | -0.026472 | 0.027934 | false |
last week's record low against the euro on Monday after a weekend meeting of world finance chiefs ended with no agreement to stem the greenback's decline. Bomb Kills Venezuela Prosecutor, Gov't Swipes at U.S. <p></p><p> By Patrick Markey</p><p> CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - A Venezuelan prosecutorprobing a 2002 coup against President | non-member | -0.008071 | -0.041692 | 0.033622 | false |
Lakes, officials announced Wednesday. Holiday sales outlook dims with retailers November results The outlook for the holiday season dimmed yesterday as several of the nation #39;s large retailers reported disappointing sales for November, which included an uninspiring Thanksgiving weekend, The Associated Press reports. Delta, pilots OK deal Union officials representing 7,500 pilots at Delta Air Lines said Wednesday night they have reached a cost-cutting agreement with management, which presumably could halt, or at least Football: | non-member | -0.0024 | -0.021408 | 0.019008 | false |
has reported. NatFoods looks at opportunities in new products National Foods is using a strategy of new product releases to reinvigorate a stagnating dairy sector. Picture:Michele Mossop. National Foods, fresh from posting a 14 per cent rise in profit Palestinian Officials Offer Differing Accounts of Arafat #39;s <b>...</b> French doctors are expected to issue a preliminary report on the medical condition of Palestinian leader Yasser A | non-member | -0.005714 | -0.015579 | 0.009865 | false |
Continental Airlines Arena. PeopleSoft aims to keep worker morale high Six days before receiving a court ruling in the Oracle case, PeopleSoft sped up the vesting terms for its workers' 2004 merit options. ABC Says It Won #39;t Attempt to Retain All BCS Games ABC Sports, which has carried the entire Bowl Championship Series since 1998, withdrew yesterday from talks to retain the full package of games. JAPAN: Toyota to build Chinese Camry plant with Guangzhou < | non-member | 0.001066 | -0.005533 | 0.006599 | false |
to the China Open final against U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova. NL Wrap: Backe Pitches, Hits Astros to Win Over Reds (Reuters) Reuters - Brandon Backe pitched seven innings\and clubbed a two-run homer, the first of his major league\career, to earn the Houston Astros an 11-5 triumph over the\Cincinnati Reds in the National League Monday. WPP Profit Up 11, Aided by Global Advertising | non-member | 0.008376 | 0.019071 | -0.010695 | false |
gged by a\spate of bad news in the final days of the presidential\campaign but it is unclear whether that will sway enough voters\to affect the election outcome. FCC Rebukes ABC Michael Powell, chairman of the FCC, said Wednesday he was disappointed with ABC for airing a sexually suggestive opening to "Monday Night Football." Train surprises, kills antinuclear protester in France NANCY -- A French antinuclear protester was killed yesterday in eastern France when his leg was severed by a train carrying | non-member | 0.003826 | -0.004403 | 0.00823 | false |
(AP) AP - Browns running back Lee Suggs, inactive for Cleveland's first three games with a neck stinger, has been granted medical clearance to practice at full speed this week. Israeli and Palestinian Politics in Uncertainty and Disarray Israeli Prime Minster Ariel Sharon says he is determined to find new partners for his coalition government after suffering a major defeat in parliament. NHL cancels All-Star Weekend The NHL lockout forced the cancellation of this season #39;s All-Star game, scheduled to be held in Atlanta in | non-member | -0.00844 | -0.019628 | 0.011188 | false |
arter earnings, driven by solid performance in a number of the company #39;s business lines. Broker watchdog permanently bars Quattrone WASHINGTON - Brokerage regulators permanently barred Frank Quattrone from working in the securities industry in any capacity on Monday, saying he displayed quot;egregious quot; conduct by refusing to testify in an agency investigation into his role in possible Immunity in Ebbers Case Opposed in U.S. Filing NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- Federal prosec | non-member | -0.010184 | -0.030244 | 0.02006 | false |
and the best customer of leading computer chip maker Intel <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=INTC.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">INTC.O</A>, is mulling using rival chips from AMD <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=AMD.N | non-member | -0.022138 | -0.045653 | 0.023515 | false |
uters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=BDK.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">BDK.N</A> on Wednesday reported a 51 percent increase in third-quarter profit, topping estimates, as sales and profit margins improved in power tools and home hardware. Harmison rated best Test bowler ENGLAND fast bowler Steve Harmison is the world #39;s number one bowler, according to the latest PwC Test ratings. The Durham | non-member | -0.00216 | -0.024517 | 0.022357 | false |
ambush by the National LiberationArmy, or ELN, in the worst attack by the Marxist group inyears, authorities told Reuters.</p> Eurostocks Near 28-Month Peak (Reuters) Reuters - European shares flirted with 28-month\highs on Monday, buoyed by a bounce back in auto groups after\their recent trouncing due to the weak dollar. Stocks to Open Up Ahead of Payroll Data NEW YORK Oct. 8, 2 | non-member | -0.002239 | -0.019337 | 0.017098 | false |
Service Pack 2... Airline to charge \$10 for buying tickets NEW YORK To the long list of things that used to be free but that airlines now want you to pay for, add walking up to the counter to buy a ticket. China reports soaring oil imports China's booming economy has fuelled a 40 jump in crude oil imports so far this year, official figures show. Death Toll in Sudan's Darfur Reaches 70,000 - UN (Reuters) Reuters - A total of 70,0 | non-member | -0.013846 | -0.034574 | 0.020727 | false |
-1-1 7 8. Marshfield 10-1-4 9 9. Wellesley 9-0-5 8 10. Weymouth 12-1-2 10 11. Rockland ... No. 12 Virginia loses key defensive player Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The No. 12 ranked Virginia Cavaliers will be without defensive end Chris Canty for the remainder of the season. Bush goal: Palestinian nation President George W. Bush pledged | non-member | 0.005624 | 0.021156 | -0.015532 | false |
States who have lost loved ones In Mars rock, telltale ripples and mysteries NEW YORK With one Mars rover climbing into the hills and the other descending deep into a crater, scientists reported the discovery of several mysterious rock structures, along with yet more signs that Mars was once awash in water. Harry hurries back home after attack LONDON, Nov. 26. - Prince Harry arrived home from Argentina today amid media reports that shots were fired at the ranch where he was staying. Visionaries outline web's future The web will | non-member | 0.001637 | -0.003167 | 0.004805 | false |
,200 Amnesty Urges Mandatory UN Arms Curb on Sudan NAIROBI (Reuters) - Amnesty International urged the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to impose a mandatory arms embargo on Sudan to stop all parties to the conflict in Darfur committing human rights abuses. Report: Tobacco Industry Hid Smoking Dangers NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The tobacco industry for many years claimed that it was unaware of biological evidence that smoking is harmful | non-member | -0.00745 | -0.04238 | 0.03493 | false |
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day condemned the detention of a Hong Kong pro-democracy politician for allegedly having sex with a prostitute, and his sentencing without trial to six months of quot;re-education through labor. quot; ... Bombardier shares slump as CEO leaves Bombardier, the troubled Canadian maker of aircraft and trains, saw its shares fall by around 20 per cent in Toronto, after it announced that Paul Tellier was stepping down early as president and chief executive officer. Rwanda Entered Congo Briefly -- Diplomatic Sources NAIROBI | non-member | 0.002822 | -0.004985 | 0.007807 | false |
birthplace, Lumbini in the country's southwest, as a quot;world peace city. quot; No. 14 Vanderbilt Tops Saint Louis, 94-51 (AP) AP - Ashley Earley scored 20 points and Carla Thomas added 19 to lead No. 14 Vanderbilt to a 94-51 victory over Saint Louis on Sunday. New Ukraine Election Looks Likely Way Out of Crisis KIEV, Ukraine (Reuters) - A new Ukrainian poll of some | non-member | -0.001431 | -0.019083 | 0.017652 | false |
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Over Net Downloads-Study The compact disc has at least another five years as the most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance, a new study said on Tuesday. JFK killing fades in intensity WASHINGTON: The 41st anniversary of President John F Kennedy #39;s assassination passed on November 22 - a lot more quietly than earlier ones. Lenovo confirms acquisition talks CHINA #39;S largest manufacturer of personal computers Lenovo Group has confirmed it is in acquisition negotiations with | non-member | -0.012199 | -0.029797 | 0.017598 | false |
no doubt: The Auburn football team is the undisputed champion of the Southeastern Conference. And let it be written that Jason Campbell made it so. Microsoft introduces weblog service Microsoft #39;s MSN division has launched a test version of a free blogging service aimed at consumers, its first attempt to provide this popular activity for the mass consumer market. Sachin In Squad For First Two Tests Bangalore, Oct. 1 (NNN): Despite the ongoing concerns about an elbow injury, countrys master-blaster Sachin Ramesh | non-member | -0.00001 | -0.004796 | 0.004786 | false |
. Favorites dominate in advancing in UEFA Cup Mike Hanke scored three second-half goals and led Schalke 04 into the inaugural group stage of the UEFA Cup Thursday with a 4-0 beating of Latvia #39;s Liepajas Metalurgs. Car bombings kill 17 Iraqis BAGHDAD -- Two car bomb attacks killed at least 17 Iraqi security officers on duty yesterday in the Sunni Triangle north and west of the capital, and two foreign truck drivers were fatally shot in the northern city of | non-member | -0.008585 | -0.024271 | 0.015686 | false |
England captain with a scintillating hat-trick as Damage at Shi #146;ite cemetery stirs up complex feelings in Najaf NAJAF, Iraq -- Throughout the battle that smashed crypts, splintered memorial plaques, and scattered unexploded bombs across the Valley of Peace cemetery in Najaf, US troops painted the decision of the Mahdi Army rebels to fight among the graves as a sign of disrespect for the religion they say they defend. Lawyer in Philly corruption probe dies PHILADE | non-member | 0.001674 | -0.005735 | 0.00741 | false |
the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building, his attorney said Thursday... CA Overhauls Key Storage Management Line Computer Associates (Quote, Chart) has completed a major overhaul of its storage management software, updating and packaging its products into one quot;integrated, intelligent quot; line. Hostility Sweeps Iraq: US Gunship Target Crowd Killing Dozens BAGHDAD (Iraq): As the intensity of skirmishes swelled on the soils of Iraq, dozens of people were put to | non-member | -0.007171 | -0.012357 | 0.005186 | false |
next election. News: Number crunching boffins unearth crypto flaws Cryptographic researchers have discovered weaknesses in the encryption algorithms that underpin the security and integrity of electronic signatures.\ FACTBOX-How the Australian election process works Australia will go to the polls on October 9, Prime Minister John Howard has announced. Prime Minister John Howard #39;s conservative government, which was elected in 1996, is seeking a fourth Column: The veterans set the stage And there was certainly much to discuss around the campfires of Martins | non-member | -0.003945 | -0.011859 | 0.007914 | false |
a team leader during the organization's designated media day. Identity Badge Worn Under Skin Approved for Use in Health Care The F.D.A. cleared the way for a company to market implantable microchips that would provide easy access to medical records. Taurasi named WNBA's top rookie Diana Taurasi has another award to add to her trophy case. The Phoenix Mercury guard was the runaway winner yesterday as the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Taurasi, who led the University of Connecticut to three successive NCAA championships | non-member | -0.016311 | -0.042972 | 0.026661 | false |
, believe they can offer a flying taxi service within 5 years. The taxi, due to undergo quot;proof of concept quot; test flights over the next 18 months, cruises to 228m with speeds of up to 350 mph (563 kph). U. scientists create #39;Louse Buster #39; In about a year, a teacher who finds head lice on a child may be able to send her to the school clinic for a 30-second treatment of hair heating and | non-member | -0.001305 | -0.004232 | 0.002927 | false |
ja Diehards, Violence in North FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. artillery pummelled Falluja on Wednesday and troops hunted guerrillas still fighting days after Washington said its offensive had destroyed rebel control of the Sunni Muslim city west of Baghdad. Liu Xiang makes history The 21-year-old Chinese claimed the gold medal of the showcase men #39;s 110m hurdles before a capacity crowd of 70,0 | non-member | 0.005664 | -0.010274 | 0.015937 | false |
benefit cuts. Burundian rebels: we #39;re ready to defend ourselves in court in <b>...</b> Leaders of a Burundian rebel group said Friday they were ready to defend themselves in an international court against war crimes charges after they took responsibility for the massacre of 163 refugees, their spokesman said. DirecTV Consolidates LatAm Satellite Ops (Reuters) Reuters - DirecTV Group the largest U.S.\satellite television service, | non-member | 0.007862 | 0.00197 | 0.005893 | false |
since anyone had slammed the door on Michigan phenom Mike Hart. The freshman running back established a school record by rushing for 150 or more yards in five straight games entering Soccer Headgear: Does It Do Any Good? Thousands of American players are using protective headgear, but some soccer officials question whether it reduces the risk of head injuries. New Internet worm disguised e-Christmas card Internet security experts have warned of a new virulent email worm particularly successful in infecting computers as it is disguised as a multiling | non-member | -0.004629 | -0.019069 | 0.014441 | false |
collective bargaining agreement proposal today in Toronto, and the 2004-05 season appears destined for cancellation. 41-year-old QB lifts Toronto to 1st Grey Cup since 1997 OTTAWA - Damon Allen, a 20-year veteran, ran in two touchdowns and passed for another as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the British Columbia Lions 27-19 in the Grey Cup on Sunday night. U.S. Says Iraqi Police Need Bolstering With officers intimidated | non-member | 0.011922 | -0.013798 | 0.02572 | false |
the China Open. Fifth seed Marat Safin, also from Russia, faces Jarkko Nieminen Oil prices skid sharply downwards Oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic have fall to some of their lowest levels in eight weeks, as shortage fears ease. Singh Gears Up to Finish With 10 Wins (AP) AP - Vijay Singh does not recall the PGA Tour being this strong, with a record five rookies winning this year. One of them, Ryan Palmer, held off the No. 1 player in the world last week at | non-member | -0.006376 | -0.023096 | 0.01672 | false |
(Reuters) Reuters - Bipolar disorder, a sometimes\misdiagnosed mental illness characterized by wide emotional\swings, may be identifiable by chemical abnormalities visible\in victims' brains, researchers said on Tuesday. Delta arranges up to \$600M in financing The other \$500 million will be in the form of prepayment for SkyMiles, Delta #39;s frequent flier points. American. Express issues a Delta credit card that awards SkyMiles. #3 | non-member | 0.008315 | 0.006507 | 0.001808 | false |
criticised for download costs Apple computer is facing an inquiry by the Office of Fair Trading after it was criticised for selling music downloads to UK customers at higher prices than in other European countries. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas jacked Less than a week before its release, the wildly anticipated crime game has itself been stolen and republished on the internet. Less than a week after a pirated version of Halo 2 began appearing on the Web, another Hollenbach Gets Call Quarterback Sam Hollenbach will start Maryland's season-ending game against Wake Forest | non-member | -0.007634 | -0.013134 | 0.0055 | false |
NL): Released P Jay Witasick; assigned OF Kerry Robinson, and ... Airshow in the dome Brett Favre and a sea of green spilled into town Sunday afternoon and made their presence known at the Indianapolis Colts home opener. PC shipments up, but revenue less so, study says Makers of PCs will ship 191.4 million units in 2004, a 13.4 percent increase from a year ago, according to research company iSuppli. Gwalia on brink of collapse ONE of Australia #39 | non-member | -0.002309 | -0.010114 | 0.007805 | false |
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ology brings a whole new light to history. New Bagle variants storm the internet Latest versions of the Bagle worm have appeared in the internet, prompting anti-virus companies to warn customers about the threat and to push out software updates to spot the new worms. BRDC says no to more cash for FOM The British Racing Drivers #39; Club has refused to increased its bid for the British Grand Prix and the ping-pong game of who gets the blame for the demise of the event with the latest statement having lobbed the blame back into Bernie | non-member | -0.006079 | -0.015369 | 0.00929 | false |
enses Time to Dump IE? Internet Explorer is a hacker #39;s dream. Can you (and should you) drop it right now? Internet Explorer is the Swiss Cheese of softwareit #39;s full of holes. Dell offers Media Center on the cheap Dell customers can upgrade from Microsoft Windows XP to Dell #39;s XP Media Center operating system for half the price as part of a promotion running from now until Nov. 22. Gold Medalist Phelps Faces DWI Charges Michael Phelps, of the United States, holds his gold | non-member | -0.007604 | -0.0255 | 0.017896 | false |
N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">WMT.N</A>, the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday that it still expects a 2 percent to 4 percent increase in November sales at its U.S. stores open at least one year. Prince Arch runs down Mustanfar in Saranac Prince Arch, who had been racing against the likes of multiple stakes winners Kittens Joy and Artie Schiller, returned from a layoff of nearly two months to win the \$108 | non-member | 0.01007 | 0.01674 | -0.00667 | false |
Windows in Russia It's part of the company's effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets. House Backs Bush on Mexican ID Cards (Reuters) Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives on\Tuesday voted to support a Bush administration plan to allow\the use of Mexican identification cards to open U.S. bank\accounts. Hornets' Davis Out with Back Injury NEW ORLEANS (Sports Network) - New Orleans Hornets guard Baron Davis is expected to be sidelined one- | non-member | -0.004668 | -0.030176 | 0.025508 | false |
it unfairly cut off their right to sue over the company #39;s resistance to a takeover by Oracle. Computer Experts Vie in Hacking Contest (AP) AP - Armed with laptops, modems, hard disk drives and sandwiches, 12 computer experts hunkered down Friday for a seven-hour contest to find the best hacker in tech-savvy Singapore. Boston Red Sox Team Report - September 24 (Sports Network) - A sensational pitching matchup is on tap at Fenway Park this evening when Pedro | non-member | -0.011287 | -0.040672 | 0.029385 | false |
ift Lower, Data in Sight LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices drifted lower on Wednesday in generally subdued trade, with some focus on the day's economic numbers. Car Bomb Explodes Near U.S. Base in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb exploded outside an air base used by U.S. forces near Dijiel, about 25 miles north of Baghdad, the U.S... Japan's top cellphone operator to abolish second generation by | non-member | -0.008214 | -0.024464 | 0.01625 | false |
back into blade server market Dell is back in the blade server ring with the introduction of its PowerEdge 1855 blade servers. The company is hoping to prove to customers that its new blades have significant cost savings and performance India plans to help boost exports India unveils a package of trade incentives, aimed at helping the country grow its exports by 20 a year for the next five years. What #39;s inside your computer? Study finds spyware, viruses <b>...</b> | non-member | 0.006305 | -0.007185 | 0.01349 | false |
eral Several thousand Israeli Arabs have marched through the streets of Nazareth in a symbolic funeral for Palestinian president Yasser Arafat. Arsenal have #39;grown up #39; Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are a more mature outfit as a result of the European heartbreak they have suffered over recent seasons. To Forecast Climate Change, Scientists Core Antarctic Ice Braving some of the world's coldest temperatures and wickedest winds, researchers are drilling ice cores in Antarctica to answer | non-member | -0.001885 | -0.020474 | 0.018589 | false |
ake to Get Cuts Delta Air Lines, in an effort to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection, is considering giving its pilots an equity stake in exchange for pay and benefit cuts, a Delta pilot spokeswoman said yesterday. Ad agencies sound alert over the mobile phone generation (FT.com) FT.com - In theory, advertising agencies should love mobile telephones. What better way to reach consumers on the go? Search underway for resort dingo Queensland Parks and Wildlife officers have begun searching for the dingo that entered a resort | non-member | 0.003643 | -0.003708 | 0.007351 | false |
April, as a bountiful harvest led to less-rapid increases in food prices. Dell CEO Says Considering AMD Chips for Servers NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dell Inc. <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=DELL.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">DELL.O</A>, the No. 1 personal computer maker | non-member | -0.015872 | -0.037205 | 0.021333 | false |
imation Studios. Female bomber kills 2 Israeli border guards JERUSALEMAs soft targets go, the bus stop servicing the bland and boxy apartment blocks of French Hill is the down pillow of Israeli vulnerabilities. Sony abandons copy-protected CDs Sony is abandoning its copy-protected CDs that use built-in technology to limit copying them. The CDs allow users to copy their music once for free onto a personal computer, but use the internet to charge a fee for subsequent copies of the same disc. Another 10 are taken Six Egyptians and | non-member | -0.002298 | -0.008424 | 0.006125 | false |
lifers such as Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell were finally liberated from years of postseason futility, but former Yankee Andy Pettitte, already the owner of four World ... WTO Rules Against EU Protection of Goods (AP) AP - The United States and Australia prevailed in an interim ruling by the World Trade Organization in a dispute over protection given by the European Union to its regional goods such as Champagne wine and Feta cheese, trade officials said Thursday. The Rise of the Bottomless Hot Water Heaters Facing increased fuel prices, | non-member | 0.002975 | -0.004841 | 0.007816 | false |
Russia and <b>...</b> Russian President Vladimir Putin asked State Duma and Federation Council Speakers Boris Gryzlov and Sergei Mironov to begin consultations with Ukrainian parliamentarians on the introduction of dual citizenship between Russia and Ukraine. US rolls out most expensive jet The US brings into service the first FA-22 Raptor, a stealth fighter rated as the most expensive jet in military history. U.S. to Meet Asian Allies, Chinese on N. Korea (Reuters) Re | non-member | 0.004427 | -0.009506 | 0.013933 | false |
: Quote, Profile, Research) confirmed takeover talks with neighbouring Telekom Austria (TELA.VI: Quote, Profile, Research) had ended without result, the group said on Thursday, crushing ... Russia #39;s new czar? Russian President Vladimir Putin barely left time for the funerals before cynically exploiting the deaths of more than 300 children and adults. Microsoft 'warns of Linux claims' Microsoft tells Asian leaders that they could face intellectual property rights claims if they use free Linux software, a report says. Tokyo Sto | non-member | -0.000435 | 0.000218 | -0.000653 | false |
the summer of 1998. Many thought they should have erected a statue. Adelphia Says Rigas Family Owes #36;3.23 Bln (Reuters) Reuters - Adelphia Communications Corp.\(ADELQ.PK) asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to order its founding\Rigas family to pay back #36;3.23 billion it says the family owes\the company, court papers show. Soyuz capsule lands safely ARKALYK, K | non-member | 0.003123 | 0.017858 | -0.014735 | false |
new search engine is scheduled to go live today in a beta version, at beta.search.msn.com. Like its rival, Google. Infineon admits price fixing, pays fine The announcement was called a breakthrough in the US Justice Department #39;s long investigation into price-fixing allegations in the semiconductor industry. Canada's Biotech Sector Ready to Grow Up? TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's biotech sector may finally be on the road to a sustained recovery after a series of short | non-member | -0.003968 | -0.022102 | 0.018134 | false |
Friday, but analysts doubt it will satisfy those who blame the carnage on security services. Ivan skirts Grand Cayman, flooding homes GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands - Hurricane Ivan skirted Grand Cayman with winds near 250 km/h today, uprooting trees, bursting the banks of canals and flooding some homes on the island as it churned toward Cuba. Bitter Malpractice Fight Going to Voters By DAVID CRARY (AP) -- Rivaling Bush | non-member | -0.000821 | -0.001599 | 0.000779 | false |
ail Break Two Pakistani prisoners were holed up in Kabul's main prison Friday after a bloody breakout attempt that left at least six dead and eight wounded, officials said. Alstott Out Four Weeks With Sprained Knee (AP) AP - Mike Alstott will be sidelined at least a month after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during Tampa Bay's 19-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. ING to Withdraw \$5 Bln from Janus Funds NEW YORK (Re | non-member | 0.003676 | -0.010889 | 0.014565 | false |
agar-Muzaffarabad bus service concluded today without much progress. Water on Mars: More Evidences The Mars Exploration Rover mission is part of NASA #39;s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet. Defense stocks jump on outcome The Boeing Co. and other defense stocks jumped higher Wednesday, buoyed by expectations that President Bush #39;s re-election would benefit the sector. Calif. to Post Details on Sex Offenders on Internet (Reuters) | non-member | -0.000939 | -0.02558 | 0.024641 | false |
b>...</b> Toyota Motor and Chinese partner Guangzhou Automobile reportedly will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$US459 million) to build a new plant in China, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles. Microsoft Renews Push for Living Room PC Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O is making a renewed push this week to get its software into living rooms with the launch of a new version of its Windows XP Media Center, a personal Update 2: Tokyo Stocks Move | non-member | -0.000797 | 0.003329 | -0.004126 | false |
one thing: Its woken the mainstream media up to the fact that video games based on giving players a way to take part in virtual murder aren #39;ta Feds fund secure ID project Security company Digimarc gets \$1 million to push state drivers' licenses with "covert watermarks." ConocoPhillips wins Lukoil bid MOSCOW _ US oil giant ConocoPhillips paid nearly \$2 billion for a stake in Russia #39;s second-largest oil producer Wednesday, a deal touted as Russia #39; | non-member | -0.000659 | -0.004733 | 0.004073 | false |
moves wares to Windows After long delay, SWsoft is set to test Windows version of its software that subdivides single copy of OS to look like several. ICANN Moves To Approve #39;.travel #39; and #39;.post #39; The two new names reflect a bit of a shift in the naming structure, since they are designed for specific business or interest groups. ConocoPhillips pays \$2bn for Lukoil stake American oil company ConocoPhillips acquired the Russian government #39;s 7 | non-member | -0.005161 | -0.012421 | 0.00726 | false |
NORTON -- Several players said yesterday they were thrilled to hear that the Deutsche Bank Championship has committed for two more years at TPC Boston. Decision to reduce troops bound to have positive impact: Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh #39;s announcement on reduction of troops in the state was bound to have a quot;positive impact quot; on the situation in Srinagar and hoped that the decision would Britons hit by music download #39;rip-off # | non-member | -0.005768 | -0.025025 | 0.019258 | false |
fire tear gas at massacre protest Police in Burundi #39;s capital Bujumbura fired tear gas at crowds today, protesting against the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsis at a UN refugee camp in the west of the country. 2 US workers seized in Baghdad BAGHDAD -- Kidnappers seized two Americans and a Briton from their central Baghdad villa at dawn yesterday, in a bold raid that could further limit the mobility of foreigners in the Iraqi capital. Fla. | non-member | -0.013093 | -0.023266 | 0.010173 | false |
expects an above-average Atlantic hurricane season next year. Gray said he thinks next year will continue a trend of increased hurricane activity in the Alitalia shares soar on union deal Shares in Alitalia are soaring as the board of the Italian carrier prepares to approve a rescue plan that will cut jobs and slash wages in an effort to avoid collapse. Yahoo! makes a Musicmatch Internet company Yahoo! Inc. said Tuesday it will buy privately held music software company Musicmatch Inc. for about \$160 million in a bid to bol | non-member | -0.002331 | -0.034058 | 0.031727 | false |
some major changes. Indiana falls a little short Using a makeshift roster a night after brawling with fans, the host Indiana Pacers pressed the Orlando Magic until the very end. Limited to just six players because of suspensions and injuries, the Pacers stayed close before dropping an 86-83 decision to Orlando last night. Kumble breaks 400-wicket barrier Anil Kumble, the India spinner, has become only the ninth player to claim 400 Test wickets as Australia ended the first day of the opening Test in Bang | non-member | -0.007052 | -0.018994 | 0.011942 | false |
Octobers watching postseason baseball on television. Steve Finley #39;s grand slam capped a seven-run rally in the bottom of Gutierrez named Michigan #39;s starting QB While it seemed likely during the preseason that Gutierrez would win the job, coach Lloyd Carr insisted two other quarterbacks - Clayton Richard and Chad Henne - had a shot. Bush and GOP Web Sites Suffer Outages Web sites for President Bush's campaign and the Republican National Committee suffered outages for several hours on Wednesday. Mond | non-member | -0.004315 | -0.020624 | 0.016309 | false |
month, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday. Appeals for help as hundreds dead, thousands of families stranded <b>...</b> Nearly 300 people are dead and thousands of families stranded in three coastal municipalities in Quezon province (Real, General Nakar and Infanta) in the aftermath of tropical depression Winnie, according to the most recent reports from the Department of Joswiak: "True to What an iMac Has Always Been About" (MacCentral | non-member | 0.000783 | -0.030553 | 0.031336 | false |
lagos. Bonderman Ks 14 As Tigers Maul White Sox DETROIT - Jeremy Bonderman struck out a career-high 14 and scattered eight hits in his first career shutout, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Bonderman (7-10) threw his first career complete game to win for the first time since July 7... Mayer Tops Ferrer in Romania Open Upset (AP) AP - Florian Mayer beat defending | non-member | -0.008714 | -0.015385 | 0.006671 | false |
qi government faced an onslaught of car bombings, mortar attacks and gun battles yesterday during a series of insurgent attacks that began in the Campaign Donor Data Goes Mobile Political wonks no longer need to hunch over their PCs to track the political leanings of different regions. A new service sends that data to cell phones and PDAs, so people can find out instantly if they're in a Democratic or Republican stronghold. By Daniel Terdiman. Volcano Watch Update: Growth of the new lava dome inside Mount St. Helens | non-member | -0.005703 | -0.021199 | 0.015496 | false |
. said Thursday that third-quarter earnings rose 20 percent year-over-year, on a nearly 8 percent rise in worldwide sales. Ricky Williams Will Remain Retired (Reuters) Reuters - Former Miami Dolphins running\back Ricky Williams will remain retired after declining the Microsoft Enlists Channel Help For Server, Desktop Management As it strives to improve its reputation in the server and desktop management arena, Microsoft announced on Tuesday Virtual Server 2005 and Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 200 | non-member | -0.002675 | -0.017427 | 0.014752 | false |
to a 62-52 upset of No. 24 Villanova. Sudan vows to restore order to Darfur but calls for African peacekeepers (AFP) AFP - Sudan will take the lead in restoring order to its rebellious Darfur region but needs the support of African peacekeepers and humanitarian aid, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said. Update 5: Prosecutor Says Enron Cheated, Lied The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives quot;is a case about cheating and | non-member | 0.002252 | -0.031376 | 0.033629 | false |
have created the world #39;s most powerful supercomputer with the installation of the new Linux and Intel Corp Itanium 2-based #39;Columbia #39; supercomputer. Three Georgian servicemen killed in South Ossetia MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Three Georgian servicemen were killed while five others were wounded in overnight fighting in Georgia #39;s breakaway province of South Ossetia, Russian news agencies reported, citing Georgian officials. Australian terror | non-member | -0.00399 | -0.025717 | 0.021727 | false |
Indonesia today for the inauguration of Indonesia #39;s newly-elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Cabrera comes back after wife #39;s surgery Orlando Cabrera rejoined the Boston Red Sox last night after missing two games to be with his wife in Colombia. quot;He called me about 10 this morning, and said he was back, quot; Red Sox EU set to rule on Oracle bid EUROPEAN Union regulators will decide on Tuesday whether Oracle #39;s hostile \$US | non-member | -0.005213 | -0.029716 | 0.024503 | false |
fell 16 percent on special charges and lower U.S. sales amid competition from rival brands and cheaper generics. IT #39;S HOME OVER BUCKS FOR GOMEZ Paying those hometown dues, Devil center Scott Gomez is passing on a chance to make up the money he #39;s losing from Gary Bettman #39;s lockout. US trade deficit balloons again Official figures show that the US trade deficit widened to the second-highest level on record in August. | non-member | -0.007063 | -0.025591 | 0.018528 | false |
andahar, in the latest attack by Taliban fighters intent on derailing a landmark election next month. Justice Is Too Light It's too bad Stern stopped at 30 games for Ron Artest's Indiana teammate Stephen Jackson, who should have been kicked out for the rest of the season, too. TI Working on Television Chip for Phones for 2007 (Reuters) Reuters - Texas Instruments Inc. \has begun developing a chip that could bring television shows\to mobile phone screens in three years. Not all sweet | non-member | -0.0018 | -0.010981 | 0.009181 | false |
research will more than double this year, with a growing amount coming from the private sector. Aung San Suu Kyi still under house arrest The Myanmar government has extended for a third time the house arrest of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the BBC said Monday. U Lwin, a spokesman for Aung #39;s National League Thomson sells publications group for \$350M Thomson Corp. completed its evolution into an electronic purveyor of financial, legal and scientific information today as it sold Thomson Media - the last of its traditional | non-member | -0.002732 | -0.015318 | 0.012586 | false |
leaders saying only family are entitled to the see them under French privacy laws. Arafat #39;s Legacy The outpouring of tributes to Yasser Arafat is marked by two themes: (1) his greatness as creator, sustainer and leader of the Palestinian cause, and (2) the abrupt opening of an opportunity for its success now that he is gone. Malaysia's Anwar Seeks to Clear Name, Remove Ban PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian rebel politician An | non-member | 0.013347 | 0.025836 | -0.012489 | false |
February. Wednesday #39;s announcement that the midseason showcase would not be held came on the 49th Key Events in Yasser Arafat #39;s Life August 4, 1929: Born in Cairo, Egypt, fifth child of Palestinian merchant Abdel Raouf al-Qudwa al-Husseini. 1933: Mother Zahwa dies. Kyoto Protocol Clears Key Hurdle in Russia (AP) AP - Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto | non-member | -0.009148 | -0.040783 | 0.031635 | false |
championship game against Finland as quot;one of the greatest nights of their life. Siebel Raises Forecast, Stock Up 16 Pct. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Business software maker Siebel Systems Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=SEBL.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">SEBL.O</A> on Monday said third-quarter revenue | non-member | -0.011373 | -0.041989 | 0.030616 | false |
Monday evening, the UCI gave shocking news to Phonak team officials: Tyler Hamilton, the team captain, the Olympic time trial champion, and the winner of Stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espana Sinn Fein Cast Doubt on Chances of N.Irish Deal BELFAST, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Sinn Fein, the political ally of the IRA, cast doubt Saturday on whether a deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland could be struck with its arch foes, led by firebrand cler | non-member | -0.000827 | -0.01998 | 0.019153 | false |
hum results at Wrigley The Cubs #39; glass had to be half empty because these were two games they should have swept. The Marlins #39; wound up half full because these were two games they had every excuse to surrender. Tokyo Stocks Slip on Banks, Insurers TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average closed down 0.17 percent on Tuesday as growing worries over the domestic economic outlook hit banks and insurers, offsetting gains in shipping fir | non-member | -0.009973 | -0.032413 | 0.022441 | false |
recommendations last month calling for a wide-ranging attack on childhood obesity by involving parents, schools, communities and the government... Prince Harry: The Prince and the Paparazzi Henry Charles Albert David (that #39;s Sir to you, and Harry to the press) is a very angry young man. He has been hunted down by a new breed of press photographer and riled by accusations of cheating in his A-levels. Turmoil Grips Elite School Over Money and Leaders A debate is festering among graduates and parents at St | non-member | -0.001341 | -0.006947 | 0.005606 | false |
Just three weeks after the first strike, Jeanne on Saturday and Sunday tracked Frances across the state. It reopened some wounds and cut new ones, some of them deeper because of Yankees low key after clinching post-season spot After clinching another post-season trip, there were no high-fives or celebratory handshakes in the New York Yankees clubhouse. It was business as usual -- except for all the rookies dressed in Elvis outfits. Apple opens EU iTunes Music Store, Canada in Nov. (MacCentral) Mac | non-member | 0.000601 | -0.005378 | 0.00598 | false |
mitage opened meetings with Pakistani officials on Tuesday on regional and international issues of interest including post election Afghanistan, war on terrorism, Pakistan-India dialogue States may rethink terms Though California regulators have signed off on the merger between WellPoint Health Networks Inc. and Anthem Inc., states that had approved the deal months ago may raise new concerns based on the settlement terms here. Wedding cad comes clean over invite sale (Reuters) Reuters - A wedding guest who sparked a bidding frenzy when he offered for sale a | non-member | -0.004287 | -0.00207 | -0.002217 | false |
agreed to keep more cash on hand while it corrects accounting problems, a U.S. regulator said. Indonesians Begin Voting in Landmark Election JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesians began voting on Monday in a landmark election expected to remove President Megawati Sukarnoputri and install an ex-general who has vowed firmer leadership in fighting terror and boosting the economy. Greenfield halves Telfort stake (TheDeal.com) TheDeal.com - The Dutch private equity firm will sell the | non-member | 0.006243 | -0.024742 | 0.030985 | false |
that tailback Ricky Williams, who retired just before training camp, must repay the Miami Dolphins \$8. Saturn Mission to Benefit Earth: UK Technology Will Help <b>...</b> UK technology that will safely guide a spacecraft to Saturns largest moon is being adapted to land aeroplanes, help emergency services reach accidents quickly and improve safety on our roads. Keeping It Simple Expeditors International posts strong results, but the jaw droppers are in its 8-K. When a Video Game Stops | non-member | 0.000139 | -0.005701 | 0.005841 | false |
.'s Connect 2004 conference in San Francisco next week, the software vendor is expected to face questions from users about its ability to fend off Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid and remain independent. Kookas enjoy last laugh HAVING finally wrapped their hands around the holy grail - an Olympic gold medal -ustralia #39;s men #39;s hockey players retired to their dressingrooms to perform a victory ritual immortalised by a national team familiar with success. WorldCom, Microsoft cases before EU court Two of the European Union #39; | non-member | 0.000708 | 0.000492 | 0.000216 | false |
artner. South Korea #39;s LG to file suit to nullify Matsushita PDP patents in <b>...</b> SEOUL : South Korea #39;s LG Electronics will take action in a Japanese court to nullify patents on display panel technology held by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Cooke out of Sun Tour Former Tour de France green jersey Baden Cooke pulled out of the Herald-Sun Tour of Victoria on Tuesday, citing problems with his back | non-member | -0.006413 | -0.016534 | 0.01012 | false |
ination of 800 jobs is part of a restructuring plan that will cost \$40 million, the troubled firm says. Oil prices drop for 4th day NEW YORK -- Oil prices plummeted below \$44 a barrel yesterday, sinking for the fourth consecutive day, as supply fears receded, gasoline futures plunged and profit- taking took over. Explosion in Jerusalem Caused by Accident -Police (Reuters) Reuters - A blast heard in central Jerusalem on\Thursday was caused | non-member | 0.002997 | -0.017825 | 0.020822 | false |
Google Launches Mobile Messaging Service Putting some truth the rampant rumors that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM. Internet Explorer loses market share Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer is continuing to lose some of its share of the browser market, as its much-smaller competitors slowly gain customers, according to US Internet periodical, eWeek. Mozilla vs. Microsoft (The Motley Fool) The Motley Fool - The Mozilla Foundation, the creators | non-member | -0.004375 | -0.014519 | 0.010144 | false |
10 for nine on the third day of the first cricket Test against India here today. Study: 100,000 Iraqis died post-war LONDON, England -- Public health experts have estimated that around 100,000 Iraqi civilians have died since the United States invaded Iraq in March last year. U.S. Forces Launch Assault on Iraqi Rebels in Mosul MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an offensive in Mosul on | non-member | -0.006313 | -0.019018 | 0.012705 | false |