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first set with an ankle injury. Blue Chips Rise; J J Up, Goldman Falls NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips moved higher on Thursday, getting a lift from Johnson Johnson <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=JNJ.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">JNJ.N</A> following its acquisition of | non-member |
) AP - Nokia signed a contract with the Libyan post office for a nationwide mobile-phone network in a deal valued at #36;146 million, the Finnish company said Monday. Chrebet Makes an Early Exit, Perhaps Never to Return After the Jets' Wayne Chrebet suffered a mild concussion on Sunday, you had to wonder if his season might be over, if not his career. Australian opposition leader to win campaign but lose election: analysts (AFP) AFP - Australian Labor Party leader Mark Latham may be tipped | non-member |
.8 billion yuan (\$461 million) with its partner Guangzhou Automobile Group to boost manufacturing capacity in Analysts See FDA Spurning New Merck Arthritis Drug Industry analysts are predicting US regulators this month will refuse to approve Merck amp; Co. #39;s new arthritis drug until at least 2006 because of heart attacks linked to its recalled sister drug Vioxx. Spanish police arrest 17 suspected ETA members Police arrested 17 suspected members of | non-member |
-- and die -- without them. Wealthy Americans often use a fistful of trusts to slash estate taxes, avoid probate, and control how their money is divvied up. But if your worldly assets are shy of seven figures -- meaning you're unlikely to get hit with estate taxes -- you may want to consider some cut-rate ... UN nuclear chief: patience wearing thin over lack of progress on North Korea (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The international community is losing patience over the slow-moving six | non-member |
th time, pushing the tender offer through Oct. 8. In a press release Thursday, Oracle said about Two men to circle space for five days China #39;s second manned space flight will be conducted by two astronauts over five days in 2005. quot;Shenzhou-VI will be blasted into space sometime next year, quot; said Zuo Saichun, a Stocks Up Despite Oil Nearing \$50 a Barrel NEW YORK - Stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as investors tried to | non-member |
quarter loss of \$7.1 billion after recording huge charges related to the company #39;s retreat from traditional telephone services, which has included at least 7,500 more Rebel militias deny holding British aid worker Hassan Confusion surrounded the fate of the Iraq aid worker Margaret Hassan last night after main rebel groups denied being involved with her kidnap. Singaporean flight resumes journey to New York after bomb alert A Singapore Airlines flight which wasdiverted Monday to Britain #39;s Manchester Airport following a bomb scare resumed its journey to New | non-member |
Caity Matter exploited Arizona's defense by hitting four 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead No. 10 Ohio State to a 78-45 victory in the semifinals of the Women's NIT on Wednesday night. CherryOS Not BS, Author Says The author of the controversial CherryOS, an emulator that allows Windows to run Mac OS X, insists the software is not a scam, and any similarity to PearPC is coincidental. We'll soon see: He promises a free demo later this week. | non-member |
OSICE, Slovakia -- When Ivan Hriczko strode casually into the Twelve Apostles, a fashionable restaurant in this steel city, diners idled their forks and turned their heads. British Airways cancels about 1,000 Heathrow flights LONDON, September 16 (New Ratings) - British Airways (BAI1.FSE) has cancelled about 1,000 inbound and outbound flights from London #39;s Heathrow Airport over the next three months. Briefly | non-member |
his teams extraordinary 1-1 Champions League draw with Barcelona at the renowned Nou Camp stadium last night. US Army Deserter Jenkins Obtains Early Release from Detention in <b>...</b> A former US Army sergeant who defected to North Korea almost 40 years ago - has been released after serving 25 days in military detention in Japan. Lockheed to take \$110 million Q4 charge for court ruling The nation #39;s largest defense contractor will take a \$110 | non-member |
May Blaze a Trail for the High Court The choice of Alberto R. Gonzales as attorney general may be part of a strategy to bolster his credentials with conservatives. Ford to Cut 1,150 Jobs At British Jaguar Unit Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it would eliminate 1,150 jobs in England to streamline its Jaguar Cars Ltd. unit, where weak sales have failed to offset spending on new products and other parts of the business. Google and Microsoft to update data sharing SAN FRANCISCO Google and Microsoft were to separately | non-member |
ObjectWeb adds portal content management middleware The ObjectWeb Consortium added portal, content, and business process management elements to the stack of open source middleware projects it promotes, potentially providing businesses with access to cheaper technology, members of the group announced Tuesday. Enter the World of Warcraft, soon In a simultaneous cross platform release, multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft will go on sale in North America on November 23, and here in the UK quot;shortly after quot;. Apple #39;s missed opportunity By Paul Jackson, senior anal | non-member |
) AP - Michael Moore shot back at Republicans on Wednesday after they requested that the filmmaker be prosecuted for offering underwear and food to college students in exchange for their promise to vote. Technology Rules in 'World of Tomorrow' You'd better hope your computer doesn't break down today, because every self-respecting geek with \$10 and a pulse will be queuing up to see "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow." <FONT face="verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica" size | non-member |
the Los Angeles Dodgers during their crucial series against San Francisco. Freescale Wins 200 Mln Euro Siemens Supply Deal (Reuters) Reuters - Freescale Semiconductor Inc. has won\a long-term contract worth more than 200 million euros ( #36;246\million) to supply car components to Siemens, the companies\said on Monday. Egypt to let foreign companies manage state enterprises (AFP) AFP - Egypt is ready to let foreign companies manage state- | non-member |
First Day SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp.'s <A HREF="http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news">MSFT.O</A> widely anticipated search engine, which launched in test mode on Thursday, encountered some glitches on its first day, the world's largest software maker said. Report: Howe | non-member |
ire ... and then return: Redgrave Matthew Pinsent is to announce his retirement, according to Sir Steven Redgrave, but is likely to follow in his footsteps by changing his mind and returning to the sport. Harry hurries home after kidnap scare Prince Harry, the younger son of Britain #39;s Prince Charles, returned home yesterday from a private stay in Argentina amid reports that he had cut his stay short after shots were fired not far from his lodgings. Sears, Kmart Want To Call Layoffs #39;Head Count Changes # | non-member |
-EU deal welcomed The European Union #39;s decision to begin entry talks with Turkey has received a widespread welcome. But Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face tough questions at home about what he has signed up to. Montenegro quits Hague panel in protest LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The Montenegrin members of a Yugoslav government panel set up to improve relations with The Hague resigned Thursday to protest what they described as Serbia #39;s failure to hand over sus | non-member |
Buffalo Bills, learned a hard lesson Sunday in his third NFL game: you can #39;t give the New England Patriots a second chance. McCain threatens legislation to curb drugs in baseball com Staff December 4, 2004. US Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) said yesterday that he will introduce legislation for mandatory drug testing of athletes if major league baseball players and owners do Chat during World Series Game 3 Welcome to The Show! On Tuesday night, the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red | non-member |
World number three Ernie Els says he feels a failure after narrowly missing out on three of the year's four major championships. Haas, Dent win openers at Madrid Masters Tommy Haas of Germany and Taylor Dent of the United States advanced to the second round of the Madrid Masters after easy wins Tuesday. Copyright Battle Erups over Open-Source 'Mambo' Code (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - An online publishing company is arguing that it owns the code behind the open-source Mambo content management system and says it is prepared to pursue | non-member |
9;s match against Sao Paulo after suffering an apparent heart attack. Kobe Trial Begins EAGLE, Colo. (CBS) Justice, a woman #39;s honor, and an NBA superstar #39;s career and freedom. There is much at stake as jury selection begins Friday in the rape trial of Kobe Bryant. == Wariner #39;s gold leads US to sweep in men #39;s 400 meters === Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Jeremy Wariner led the United States | non-member |
inded sometimes that defence is not just something you put around the flower garden. They obviously forgot last night, losing a laugher to the Los Angeles Clippers 101-89 at the Staples NCAA Game Summary - West Virginia at Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA (Sports Network) - Vincent Fuller had a 74-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown and sealed the win with an interception late in the game, lifting Virginia Tech to a 19-13 win over sixth-ranked West Virginia at Lane Stadium | non-member |
not be as strong as Wall Street had estimated. Two Halliburton Units Exit Bankruptcy (Reuters) Reuters - Oilfield services company Halliburton\Co. on Monday said its subsidiaries Kellogg Brown \Root and DII Industries have emerged from the year-long\bankruptcy proceedings it instigated to facilitate a #36;4.2\billion asbestos settlement. Gaza plan wins party vote Israel #39;s plan to pull out of Gaza next year passed a crucial | non-member |
Italy and Britain also harbor reservations about how well their nation's leaders are holding terrorists at bay... Humana Leads Insurance Sector Higher Shares of major Medicare providers moved higher Monday after Humana Inc. handed Wall Street strong third-quarter earnings results, echoing rather upbeat investor sentiment seen throughout the sector. Yahoo to Buy Musicmatch for \$160M in Cash Internet portal Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to buy Web-based digital music and software provider Musicmatch Inc. for \$160 million | non-member |
ing members of the Iraqi security forces in Mosul, where dozens of bodies have been found. The claim raises fears the group has expanded to the north after the loss of its purported base in Fallujah. US forces launch major offensive on Samarra Doctors at Samarra #39;s hospital said 47 bodies were brought in, including 11 women, five children and seven elderly men. They. said ambulances could not reach many wounded as fighting, which lasted throughout the night, was still going on. One good plus, two good | non-member |
0,000 Liberians, who fled 14 years of war, are being sent home a year after the fighting ended. A renaissance for the workstation? Santa Clara, Calif.-based Orion Multisystems has come up with a new type of workstation that can hold several processors clustered together for greater power. IBM Boosts Power5 Server Portfolio IBM has rolled out new Power5 server models i595 and p595. The ability to run multiple operating systems on a single server is a particularly attractive to customers handling an array of software platforms, | non-member |
the line for drivers at Richmond this weekend RICHMOND, Va. - Its the 26th race of the Nextel Cup season, and for the first time in the sports history, a season will end before, well, the season. Palestinians seek to visit Arafat Top Palestinian officials are to meet the French president in the hope of visiting the ailing Yasser Arafat. Newman wins pole in Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (Ticker) - Ryan Newman is probably too far back in the quot;Chase for the | non-member |
and gas- producing country as energy prices surge. Abu Hamza in court Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey on charges of stirring up racial hatred and urging murder of non-believers. Harmony set for Gold Fields bid - FT South African gold producer Harmony, with backing from Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel, is poised to make a surprise takeover bid today for Gold Fields, the world #39;s fourth biggest producer, the Financial Times | non-member |
.S. stocks were mostly flat on Tuesday as record oil prices and economic data showing slower-than-expected growth weighed on the markets. Health hurdle for Latham #39;s campaign MARK Latham #39;s campaign to become prime minister has suffered an unexpected setback after the Labor leader was rushed to hospital suffering stomach cramps, forcing him to cancel all public engagements until next ... The e-mails are back with attitude The e-mails have returned from two weeks off. The first week, they succumbed | non-member |
leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference #39;s bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday. Colorado Set to Play in Big 12 Title Game (AP) AP - Colorado will have more to remember about this season than just scandal and turmoil #151; most notably, a trip to the Big 12 title game that seemed nearly impossible just a few weeks ago. Treasuries drop, Fed worries outweigh | non-member |
. Your webcam #39;s spying on you The next time you are in your bedroom with your PC plus Webcam switched on, don #39;t think that your privacy is all intact. If you have a Webcam plugged into an infected computer, there is a possibility that Do Search Engine Spiders Pick Up Urls in a Javascript Menu? Do Search Engine Spiders Pick Up Url's in a Javascript Menu?\\This subject has been discussed before in length, but solutions have remained personal opinion. A thread over at Highrankings addresses some interesting issues | non-member |
to let people put their own photos on 37-cent first-class stamps. Briefly: Top McAfee exec to step down roundup Plus: Samsung to put hard drives in phones...IDC says external disk storage up...Lawmakers to vote on spyware, piracy bills. BAR put up for sale. The BAR Formula One team has officially been put up for sale by administrators Simon Morris and Andrew Hosking - but only to aid the restructuring of the team that will see Honda take a 45 stake in | non-member |
a \$1m grant to researchers in the US who want to put speech recognition on a chip, a move the project #39;s proponents claim will revolutionise the way we communicate. Citing terror aid, US eases arms sales ban WASHINGTON #151; Praising Yemen as a partner in the war on terror, the Bush administration has approved the sale of military equipment to the Persian Gulf country after more than a decade of a nearly total ban. Delivery of spare parts for C-130 cargo planes was approved last week, which followed | non-member |
part of 2001 tax claim MOSCOW The Russian oil company Yukos will have to pay a heavy price for not paying its taxes on time. The Moscow Arbitration Court ruled today it must pay some one-point-four (b) billion dollars in fines and USS Cole bombing planners to die A judge in Yemen sentenced two men to death and four others to prison terms of as long as 10 years for the deadly attack in 2000 against the warship USS Cole. Australia to LA in 1 hour as jet sm | non-member |
to supply explosives-detection systems to hundreds of the nation's airports, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general reported Monday. CFL has staged two testing sessions of instant replay, league boss <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - The CFL has conducted two field tests of instant replay this season but the league #39;s director of officiating doesn #39;t believe it would have resolved the controversial ending to Friday night #39;s BC Lions- | non-member |
er and medicines, figures showed today. Soldiers Detain 14 Iraqis, 10 Bomb Makers (AP) AP - U.S. troops captured 14 Iraqis, including 10 wanted for making explosive devices to attack coalition forces, the military said Tuesday. Reports raise new questions on FDA oversight of drug safety New reports accuse another drug company of being too slow to pull a dangerous medication from the market and question the ability of the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect the public from such risks. Donald delight at call | non-member |
8th for 12-5 win The New York Yankees are going to the playoffs, and they will probably go there as AL East champions, too. They just won #39;t be clinching the division in Fenway Park. Musharraf Says Bin Laden Trail Has Gone Cold -Post (Reuters) Reuters - The search for al Qaeda leader Osama\bin Laden has gone cold and there is no indication of his\whereabouts, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf told the\Washington | non-member |
economy is in good enough shape for the Fed to boost rates again... Novell Files Additional Antitrust Suit Against Microsoft Less than a week after a collecting a \$536 million settlement from Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc. on Friday filed another lawsuit accusing the software giant of violating antitrust laws. Stocks Slightly Ahead, Lower Oil Helps NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were slightly higher on Tuesday, with lower oil prices helping support markets, but Johnson Johnson < | non-member |
ency that owned the World Trade Centre says it will file a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for damages it suffered on September 11, 2001, noting 84 of its employees were killed in the air attacks that toppled the twin towers. Delta's Bid to ChangeTerms Is Rejected NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N | non-member |
chip inventories are declining, an\industry trade group said on Thursday. Schumacher wins Japanese Grand Prix: Sports India: Tokyo, Oct 10 : Michael Schumacher on his Ferrari breezed to a sixth victory of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka Sunday. Whats Next For Google - ISP, Browser, Desktop Search? What's Next For Google - ISP, Browser, Desktop Search?\\Google has had a meteoric rise to stardom. I remember an article I saw in PC World Indian Edition in the year 1999 | non-member |
to send to members of Congress at the end of last week. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate looked as if they are having trouble seizing Brief Yankees to play 2 today Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Mondays postponed game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays will be made up as part of a doubleheader today, and said the Yankees had withdrawn their request for a forfeit. NL notebook: Beware right field: Sosa, Grieve injured Sammy Sosa was out of the lineup | non-member |
is allowed to continue unchecked. Yao #39;s 39 carries China past New Zealand ATHENS, Greece - Yao Ming bounced back from a rough opening game with 39 points and 13 rebounds to lead China to a 69-62 victory over New Zealand in the men #39;s basketball Group A tournament Tuesday. Woolworths Has 16.6 Stake in Australian Leisure, Extends Offer Woolworths Ltd., Australia #39;s biggest grocer, increased its st | non-member |
9;s new king, Norodom Sihamoni, said in his first message to his kingdom Friday that he would stay out of politics, and asked for guidance and understanding while he learns his new role. Intel Seen Readying New Wi-Fi Chips Intel Corp. this week is\expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively\obscure version of Wi-Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move\that could help ease congestion on wireless networks. Who #39;s Using Firefox? The Firefox Web browser has been causing a commotion | non-member |
bo. Natural gas modestly lower after weekly US data SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Crude-oil futures fell under \$52 for the first time in more than two weeks Thursday, reflecting concerns that China #39;s first interest-rate hike in nine years will ease energy demand. Gun crimes 'continuing to rise' Home Office figures are expected to show a rise in firearms offences, but a fall in the number of deaths. UN staff call for Afghan pullout The UN staff union calls for all personnel | non-member |
the company is in crisis. Despite guilty plea in Belfast slaying, public inquiry sought LONDON -- The Protestant paramilitary fighter accused in the slaying of Patrick Finucane, a crusading Catholic civil rights lawyer gunned down in his Belfast home 15 years ago, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in the case yesterday. Funk Ends 6-Year Drought With Win at SFB (AP) AP - Fred Funk birdied the final hole to finish off a final-round 6-under 6 | non-member |
Commissioner John Oxendine announced Tuesday. Apple Unveils Fastest, Most Affordable iBook G4 Ever The fastest, most affordable iBook G4 ever features built-in AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking across the line and prices starting at just \$999. The iBook line includes PowerPC G4 processors running up to 1.33GHz and an available slot-load SuperDrive for burning DVDs, as well as Apple #146;s iLife #1 | non-member |
leave BAR.Honda team in 2005 for BMW Williams. Both teams went to court, but Button did not get his way. Seybold: PDA Users Will Support Wi-Fi Costs (Ziff Davis) Ziff Davis - Mobile computing pioneer Andrew Seybold says PDA users "will pay the freight" to keep Wi-Fi networks in business. He also weighs in on other wireless trends at the CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco. Invasion Of The (i)Pod People And every month, another one million people join their | non-member |
-hot start and a beleaguered defense held Seattle to three field goals in five trips inside the 20 in a 23-12 victory that earned the St. Louis Rams a first-place tie with the Seahawks in the NFC West on Sunday. Twins Lead the Yankees 6-5 in 12th NEW YORK Oct. 6, 2004 - Torri Hunter hit a long home run off Tanyon Sturtze in the 12th inning as the Minnesota Twins took a 6 | non-member |
start at Houston despite a leg injury. Vietnam prepares for arrival of first US passenger jet since war Vietnam is preparing for the arrival of the first passenger jet from the United States since the end of the war in 1975. The United Airlines flight from San Francisco, via Hong Kong, is scheduled to land in Roundup: Roma appoints Del Neri as coach Del Neri replaces Rudi Vller, who resigned Sunday after less than a month in charge of the Serie A club. He will become the third coach at Roma since Fabio Capello quit the club to take over at | non-member |
7. Wal-Mart Holds Sales View for September CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. <A HREF="http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=WMT.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">WMT.N</A>, the world's largest retailer, said on Saturday it still anticipates September U.S. sales to be up 2 percent to 4 percent at stores | non-member |
drying - safely blowing those lice right out of her hair. Storm #39;s slow approach helped save buildings The beaches of the east coast #39;s barrier islands seemed as calm as they could be on Monday. Just one day after Hurricane Frances wobbled through, only Microsoft to make foray into online music (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - Microsoft makes its long-anticipated entry into the online music market today, marking the first serious challenge to Apple Computer's popular iTunes service. Choice of Gonzales | non-member |
business and Naturalizer chain. Israel Invites Bids in Construction Plan (AP) AP - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has approved bids for construction of 1,000 homes in Jewish West Bank settlements after freezing them earlier this month, amid growing friction with the United States over continued settlement expansion. As a Life Ebbs, the Ultimate Family Quarrel Medical advances are forcing more patients and families to confront ever more grueling choices about living and dying. Uefa backs local talent Football teams would have to include a minimum number of #39 | non-member |
the insolvent steelmaker and help pull it out of court-supervised bankruptcy protection. Around the world UN Secretary General Kofi Annan accused UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday of sexually abusing women and children. US takes aim at e-mail spammers 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;b | non-member |
preview of MSN Search had a difficult first day, with the site going down in the morning when the hordes went to play with it, and it may be unfair to judge it on its patchy start. Singh Wins Playoff to Seize Third Major Title KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Fiji's Vijay Singh held his composure to win the 86th U.S. PGA Championship in a three-way playoff on Sunday, clinching the third major title of his career. Regulators Question Fannie | non-member |
year, all of the big mobile operators are starkly aware that they're in a race. But "Star Trek" taught us never to make the mistake of assuming that people operate rationally. Bird Flu May Have Killed Thai Tigers -- Minister (Reuters) Reuters - The bird flu epidemic that has\killed 31 people in southeast Asia this year may also have\killed 23 tigers at a zoo in eastern Thailand, a cabinet\minister said Tuesday. Egypt, Israel free prisoners in exchange deal (AFP) | non-member |
said on Wednesday. SAP results bolster Oracle #39;s case for buying PeopleSoft Investors following Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile takeover battle with PeopleSoft Inc. got plenty of information to digest this week, including bold predictions Trezeguet #39;s shoulder stabilized Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Juventus and French international striker David Trezeguet underwent surgery Tuesday on his injured left shoulder. Bush, McCain Discuss Ads by Outside Groups LAS CRUCES | non-member |
smartphone OS includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and an enhanced Web browser. Citigroup Profit Rises 13 Percent The \$1.02 per share reported was in line with estimates, as growth in consumer businesses offset declining stock and bond market revenue. Bonds #39; 694th homer not enough Barry Bonds continued to edge closer to the magic 700 home run mark Friday night, blasting a three-run homer -- the 694th of his career -- in the San Francisco Giants #39; | non-member |
missile was successfully test-fired again from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)s missile testing range at the Wheelers Island in the Bay of Bengal off the Orissa coast on Sunday afternoon. 8 more killed as US vetoes UN resolution against Gaza operation UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Tuesday vetoed the draft of an Arab-backed resolution at the UN Security Council, which would have called on Israel to end its military operation in the Gaza Strip. Arsenal Football Club boss charged The Gunners boss | non-member |
USC has waited a year for this. The top-ranked Trojans get a chance to avenge their only defeat since October 2002 when they face No. 7 California today before a sellout crowd of 92,000. West Lafayette place to be for battle of unbeatens Hope the quot;College Gameday #39; #39; crew -- which will be broadcasting from Purdue #39;s campus for the first time -- can come up with a title that does justice to the marquee matchup | non-member |
Hamas #39; spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in March was killed today, the armed wing of the militant Islamist group said. Coding Viruses for the Mind If as some have suggested religions are viruses of the mind, then it might make sense to separate the components of any given religion into two parts. The first part being those things which are necessary to maintain viral infection and which assist in the infection of new hosts. The second part is the payload: Those instructions which the virus writer wishes those who have been infected to carry out or execute. My hope | non-member |
ishing On the heels of a new Netscape preview release and the launch of Firefox 1.0, a UK company has released a web browser it claims is more secure than Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox. How to keep oil flowing? Invest VIENNA: The spike in oil prices is stoking heated arguments between market players, who blame each other for lack of output capacities that has been exposed by strong global demand. A Texan's Race for the House That Could Lead to the F.C.C. A Republican running for Congress has received heavy donations from | non-member |
axis. In 2004, NASA scientists confirmed that the Earth bends the time and space around it while Gamers snap up new Sony PSP Japanese gamers buy almost all of the first batch of Sony's new PlayStation Portable handheld console. Jerry Graybeal quits as Weber State coach OGDEN, Utah -- Weber State football coach Jerry Graybeal resigned Tuesday after a 1-10 season, the worst in the program #39;s 43-year history. Novell Vice Chairman Chris Stone leaves company | non-member |
s for hiring in the third quarter are down from the second quarter, according to the new Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Microsoft cuts key Longhorn feature By scaling back, company hopes to hit a 2006 release. Microsoft Corp. is dropping a highly touted new feature from its plans for the next generation of Windows -- scaling back ambitions for its biggest product S.Korean Spies Say Building Work Behind North Blast SEOUL (Reuters) - A huge explosion in North Korea last week may have been due to a combination of demol | non-member |
Microsoft raises FUD over patents Microsoft has responded to our story yesterday about it threatening Asian governments that, if they choose Linux, they may get sued - possibly by one of the holders of the quot;more Lions put it into perspective The Brisbane Lions #39; football manager stepped out of the changerooms just before six o #39;clock last night and handed one of the milling supporters a six-pack of beer. Dolphins may be without Fiedler, Feeley The Miami Dolphins, who are | non-member |
illa). DMOZ is just another name for the Open ... AMD readies security, virtualisation features for 2006 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to build security and virtualisation features into its server processors by 2006, the company said Friday during its annual analyst event. Rwandan priest to be tried for alleged role in 1994 genocide (AFP) AFP - The landmark trial of a Rwandan Roman Catholic priest accused of supervising the massacre of 2,000 of his Tutsi | non-member |
/p> Morningstar under SEC probe for incorrect data The SEC is looking into whether the financial-information provider failed to correct inaccurate data it published regarding a single mutual fund in a timely manner. Baseball: Economics and the Playoffs Description: NPR #39;s Robert Siegel talks with our regular sports commentator Stefan Fatsis of The Wall Street Journal about Major League baseball. Update 1: PepsiCo to Close Four Frito-Lay Plants PepsiCo Inc. will close four Frito-Lay factories by the | non-member |
7 passes for 320 yards Sunday and threw five touchdown passes for the third time this season as the Colts (6-3) made the Texans (4-5) pay for their sloppiness. Clash of unbeatens While New England #39;s 20-game win streak will be forever etched in history, the prospect of the Patriots adding to their record run is a subplot in Sunday #39;s game with the New York Jets. Sony to Boost Sales at US Discount Retailers Japan #39;s Sony | non-member |
ile Hits Gaza Refugee Camp -- Witnesses An Israeli helicopter fired a missile into a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza early on Saturday, wounding at least four people, witnesses said. Nokia Raises Outlook, Shares Up Mobile phone maker Nokia raised its third-quarter sales and earnings forecasts on Thursday on the back of strong market demand, reversing a recent spate of grim outlooks and sending its share price higher. Davis joya for Moya CARLOS MOYA was hur | non-member |
This Christmas SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When families and friends get together for the holidays this year, many more of them will use a digital camera to record those memories. Melo #39;s friend takes blame One of Carmelo Anthony #39;s friends flew to Denver Thursday to claim responsibility for the marijuana found last week in the Nuggets star #39;s carry-on bag and to attempt to clear Anthony #39;s name. AMD shares drop on Q3 warning S | non-member |
8-3 blowout Tuesday in the opener of their NL playoff series. Humpback Whale Trapped at Power Plant ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - A hydroelectric plant in Nova Scotia remained closed Tuesday after a wayward humpback whale swam through the underwater gates connecting the facility with the Atlantic Ocean. MIT Aims to Make Computing Easy Professor wants to redesign chip software and hardware for the mobile age, creating chips that can power chameleon devices.<br>& | non-member |
't OK Figures Shares fell Monday after the doughnut company said an independent auditor refused to sign off on its second-quarter financial statement until an outside law firm performed additional work. Google Grabs 3-D Mapping Startup Google Inc. on Wednesday branched out into 3-D digital mapping with the acquisition of Keyhole Corp. In its second acquisition this year, Google has bought a startup company that connects consumers, businesses Apple iTunes in Grammy Award link-up The US music industry is strengthening its embrace of music download | non-member |
ise all they can handle in 2 OT #39;s. Fitz Hill looked like he had just lost his best friend when the final gun sounded. The heart-ache continues in San Jose as Fresno looms on the schedule. HP Moves Deeper Into Consumer Electronics Personal computer giant Hewlett-Packard Co. is stepping deeper than ever into the consumer electronics arena with its fall product lineup - so don't be surprised if you hear about "HP TV" along with "HDTV" when shopping for your next television. What's | non-member |
it would go ahead with its capacity expansion as planned, adding that decisions Congo troops fighting near Rwanda border afrol News, 13 December - There are quot;very alarming reports quot; from Congo Kinshasa #39;s North Kivu province of fights between different fractions of the Congolese armed forces, according to UN peacekeepers here. NASA Announces May 2005 For Shuttle Flight Summary - (Nov 1, 2004) Grounded since the Columbia disaster, the space shuttles are | non-member |
successor pill, Arcoxia, is safer. They really do drive for show Theirs is a golfing world without bunkers and hazards, sloping greens and Sunday pins. Only one thing matters to the professional long driver, and it's measured in yards, not strokes. Unrest in Saudi Arabia spotlights terrorism battle RIYADH: The quot;terrorist quot; murder of a French citizen in Jeddah and another shoot-out on Monday between suspected Islamist militants and security forces in the Saudi capital | non-member |
reminding themselves, that goal remains attainable. Yet one day after their second loss to NFC West rival St. Louis, everyone from coach Mike Holmgren down was asking the same question. Iraq government resumes Falluja talks Iraq #39;s interim government has resumed talks to pacify the western town of Falluja and avert a military assault on the rebel stronghold that has faced heavy US bombardment in recent days. Bush Honors 'Hidden Heroes' in Military (AP) AP - President Bush paused on Veterans Day to honor the | non-member |
grade plutonium arrived in the French port of Cherbourg Wednesday, despite protests by anti-nuclear campaigners who fear it is vulnerable to a terrorist attack. AMD to provide on-demand power management for the Rack-Dense <b>...</b> SINGAPORE - December 6, 2004 -MD announced the AMD Opteron processor family will include AMD PowerNow! technology with Optimised Power Management (OPM) in the first half of 20 | non-member |
more big acquisitions PALO ALTO, Calif. --Microsoft Corp. may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company as opposed to moving key employees to its Redmond, Washington, headquarters, Chief Financial Officer John Connors said Monday. Clarett: I #39;took the fall #39; for Buckeyes Like a zombie punching its fist through the soil on a stormy night, former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett reemerged from isolation in an interview in a story | non-member |
Wisconsin EAST LANSING, Mich. (Sports Network) - Jason Teague, who ran for 112 yards and a score on 17 carries, caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter to snap a tie and help Michigan State post a 49-14 win over Rusedski happy to be back It is almost the end of term and the report cards are due. With only a couple of weeks to go before the season #39;s end, some (Tim Henman) are still busting their buttons to earn their gold star L | non-member |
to the theater. \$136 billion business tax break package gets OK Congress gave final approval Monday to a 10-year, \$136 billion package of business tax breaks that represents the biggest change in the corporate tax code in two decades Ancient Reptile Used Neck to Suck Up Prey They were unwieldy pond-dwelling predators with long necks that didn #39;t have enough joints and neck ribs that must have kept their heads practically immobile. Centerra Gold reports Q3 profit of \$28. | non-member |
car bomb explosion outside the headquarters of Baghdad Police in the Haifa Street area of Baghdad, considered a bastion of Saddam Hussein loyalists. "Faces of Africa" Photographers on Their 30-Year Endeavor Photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher discuss their experiences from over 30 years in Africa capturing and recording faces and customs. <i>With photo galleries.</i> Karzai says foreign troops vital for Afghanistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who most Western | non-member |
Apple Bumps iBook Speed to 1.33 GHz The addition of wireless access cards in all iBook models is a clear sign that Apple views wireless networking and Internet access as a feature that most of its customers want and need with Price rises prompt exodus from British Gas Shares in Centrica have fallen by 7 per cent after the energy company revealed that its British Gas business was to limit rises in bills after losing 900,000 this year. Dollar Firmer Ahead of Fed Rate Decision SYDNEY (Reuters) - | non-member |
in desperate need of more volunteers to ring bells and collect money. Greek weightlifter stripped of medal for drugs Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis, Greece #39;s first medal winner at the Athens Olympics, was stripped of his bronze medal and excluded from the Games Sunday for a doping offense, another big blow for the host nation which is welcoming the homecoming Independents WESTON Coach : Rich Brissette (fourth year, 11-22). Last year's record: 5-6 | non-member |
ire nearly 70,000 temporary workers to help handle an estimated 340 million packages from Thanksgiving to Christmas, exceeding year-ago forecasts. When outsourcing, don't forget security, experts say When outsourcing IT operations offshore, companies often focus on lower costs and more productivity -- and fail to keep in mind the cultural differences that could affect their security, said experts at the Gartner IT Security Summit. D-Backs get Glaus PHOENIX The Arizona Diamondbacks have worked out a four | non-member |
formerly known as Cat Stevens, Friday demanded an inquiry into why the United States labeled him a security risk and deported him. Record-Tying Beltran Blasts Astros Into Tie HOUSTON (Reuters) - Carlos Beltran's record-tying eighth post-season home run capped the Houston Astros' 6-5 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece Sunday. Lego, Carrefour in French Price-Fix Probe ( | non-member |
hit a two-out, two-run homer Payback Time For The Cock Of The Prairie Is the strutting sage grouse, iconic bird of the Western steppe, an endangered species? No doubt about it, say environmentalists, who petitioned for federal protection for the quot;cock of the prairie, quot; as Lewis and Clark fondly dubbed it. Landmark deal: IBM #39;s planned selloff would signal end of an era IBM #39;s expected decision to sell its US\$11.5 billion | non-member |
regulator saying the housing\finance company's management may need to go. Hurricanes #39; offense adds injury to insult MIAMI - The University of Miami sustained several injuries on offense during Saturday #39;s 16-10 loss to Virginia Tech. Injuries knocked out tight end Kevin Everett and fullback Talib Humphrey, both starters, as well as backup running back Tyrone Moss. Sempra to buy Indonesia gas from BP for North America Sempra Energy LNG said Oct | non-member |
the agendas of corporate leaders? No one beats a 73 in Korea, where Yang leads Harrington by two South Korea #39;s Eun-yong Yang shot a 3-over 75 in difficult conditions Friday on the rainy and windswept Jungmun course to take the second-round lead in the Shinhan Korea Golf Championship, which is sanctioned by the PGA Tour. Marsh McLennan to Lay Off 3,000 Workers Embattled insurance brokerage Marsh McLennan Compan | non-member |
Israel to Permit Arafat to Go to Ramallah Hospital JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has agreed to let Palestinian President Yasser Arafat go to a hospital in the West Bank city of Ramallah if necessary and allow Jordanian doctors to come and examine him, Israel Radio reported on Wednesday. White Sox manager sent to hospital White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, set to start a two-game suspension Tuesday night, went to a hospital before the game against Detroit because of pain in his back | non-member |
4 However, the Gartner Dataquest Semiconductor Inventory Index showed inventories in the supply chain at the low end of the quot;caution quot; zone. Mount St. Helens Exhales Ash, Steam (AP) AP - Mount St. Helens exhaled a spectacular roiling cloud of steam and ash Tuesday, sprinkling grit on a small town some 25 miles away. BoSox Win 9-3 to Open Series With Angels (AP) AP - Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox got the jump on | non-member |
Trial Kobe Bryant arrived at his sexual assault trial Monday as attorneys in the case who spent the weekend poring over questionnaires prepared to question potential jurors. A Middle East Opening With a hard-fought election behind us, the United States is now free to refocus its energies on the myriad problems that have a direct impact on its security and destiny. Cole fears backlash from his old mates FULHAM #39;S United old boy Andy Cole fears his former team are poised to leave their critics red-faced. | non-member |
retail beachhead; grunt #39;s version of the game due next week. As revealed two weeks ago, the once-delayed Directors Edition of Medal of Honor Jury selection underway in Kobe Bryant Case NBA basketball star Kobe Bryant returns to court in Eagle County Monday for the first full days of questioning of the potential jurors in the case. Musicians Sing Different Tune on File Sharing Aside from the few who speak out publicly, musicians typically sit out the debate over file sharing. Now, a new survey has found that most artists don | non-member |
including a heart attack. Vote Audit Confirms Chavez Recall Win Fair-Official (Reuters) Reuters - An audit done by\international observers has confirmed that President Hugo\Chavez beat a recall referendum and that the vote was fair, an\electoral council official said on Saturday. Investigators dig up mass grave seeking evidence to nail Saddam HATRA, Iraq, Oct 13 (AFP) - Forensic experts digging for evidence against ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein have carried out | non-member |
Guard said he passed along information to a former senator working with John Kerry's campaign. Also, a White House official said Saturday that Bush has reviewed disputed documents that purport to show he refused orders to take a physical examination in 1972 and did not recall having seen them previously... Are Polar Bears Suffering from Industry Chemicals? (Reuters) Reuters - New evidence shows that polar bears are\suffering from industrial chemicals swept to the Arctic from\nations thousands of miles to the south, the WWF | non-member |
. Shell coy on bosses #39; performance-related pay OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell, to be formed from the merger of Netherlands-based Royal Dutch and London-based Shell Transport amp; Trading, is understood to be considering sharply-increased performance-related bonus packages for leading directors such as new Bronc's Elliss Out for Year With Bad Back (AP) AP - Broncos defensive lineman Luther Elliss will miss the rest of the season because of a herniated disc in his lower back. Ancient tomb discovered on G | non-member |
be more interactive and will use tools to mine its vast pool of data, say experts. Everything changed for Roddick after Open In cargo pants and a gray T-shirt, flanked by a couple of friends, Andy Roddick could have been a frat boy on the way to the movies. FA Cup semifinals to be played in Cardiff London - This season #39;s FA Cup semifinals will be held at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium, the Football Association said on Wednesday. Voq Pro smart phone <strong> | non-member |
sort of recount or technicality will\change the fact that today, the people of the Uni ...\\ Fairchild Sales Not as Bad as Had Thought NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. on Wednesday said it now expects fourth-quarter sales to be down about 5 percent from the third quarter, compared with its previous forecast for a drop of 5 percent to 10 percent. PBHG Funds, Founders Settle Charges NEW YORK (Reuters) - | non-member |
investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=UAIR.O target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote">UAIR.O</A>, struggling to avoid a second bankruptcy, has asked pilots for a 16.5 percent pay cut, USA Today reported in its Friday editions. Hitachi drive to connect with consumer devices Company hopes to woo makers of music players and other devices with easy integration and trimmer drive. Stocks to Watch Wednesday The drug | non-member |
ings made at the Convention Spurrier named football coach at South Carolina One day after his good friend Lou Holtz announced his retirement, Spurrier on Tuesday was named the Gamecocks #39; new football coach. Manufacturers #39; confidence dips Manufacturers #39; business confidence in the three months to October deteriorated to its weakest level since the middle of last year as input prices, particularly oil, remained high, a survey shows. Other Views: Limited reform agenda in China HONG KONG: Although President Hu Jint | non-member |
in Aberdeenshire. MSN Spaces reaction Microsoft blogger Robert Scoble has an exhaustive roundup of the reaction to the new MSN Spaces Web publishing and blogging tool, plus a link to a video interview of the MSN Spaces development team on Microsoft #39;s Channel 9 site. Virgin dips its toe into the Pacific SIR Richard Branson did not disappoint with his stunts yesterday, flying into Sydney to promote his international airline Virgin Atlantic. SEC: Tougher on Hedge Funds, Looser on Quiet Periods Washington (Oct. | non-member |
Loss, 27-3: NFL Week 9 (Update1) Ben Roethlisberger threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-3, knocking off the National Football League #39;s last undefeated team. Trulli to race in Japan, Brazil Jarno Trulli will replace Toyota #39;s Ricardo Zonta in Japan, before sending F1 veteran Olivier Panis into retirement one grand prix early as the season ends at Inter | non-member |
inning to help the Minnesota Twins hold on to first place in the American League Central with a 4-2 road win over the Cleveland Indians. A look at top games and assorted other notes in Week 14: No. 10 Virginia Tech (9-2) at No. 9 Miami (8-2): 1 pm today. TV: WTAE. ... Virginia Tech wins the ACC outright and the automatic BCS bid with a win. Opposition Party Heads for Win in Lithuanian Election An opposition party led by an ethnic | non-member |
the bloc's 25 leaders this week. Amazon offers 1.57 discount to A9 search users Online retailer Amazon.com is offering a 1.57 shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase A9 use and promote buying on Amazon, the company #39;s Web site showed Friday. Intel's Barrett takes on the 'power challenge' CEO tells why the move to multicore chips is a necessary one, and how Intel "ate crow." Also: the Microsoft and AMD | non-member |