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Lynx no match for Jackson #39;s perfect StormLauren Jackson shoots over an opponent during Seattle #39;s first-round finals sweep of the Minnesota Lynx. Photo: AP. Lauren Jackson is on track to win women #39;s professional basketball #39;s ultimate	1
IBM, AMD Speed Chips, Strain Wafers (Reuters)Reuters - Researchers at IBM and\Advanced Micro Devices Inc. have improved a chip-making\technology called strained silicon, boosting semiconductor\performance at a time when such gains are increasingly hard to\come by, the companies said on Sunday.	2
Sharon Faces Critical Gaza VoteIsraeli lawmakers held a stormy debate on Ariel Sharons Gaza withdrawal plan ahead of a critical vote today that could give the prime minister crucial support for pushing forward.	0
Florida subpoenas 10 companiesFlorida Attorney General Charlie Crist #39;s office said Friday that it has issued subpoenas to 10 insurance brokers and expects to issue more next week as part of an investigation on whether	2
Unemployment rate rises slightlyThe state #39;s last monthly job report before the presidential election shows Arizona #39;s job-creation machine has shifted into neutral.	2
Seeds suffer as French Open champion Gaudio exits at Paris MastersPARIS (CP) - American Andy Roddick surged into the third round of the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 rout of Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian on Wednesday while Daniel Nestor of Toronto and Mark Knowles of the Bahamas were defeated in doubles action.	1
DreamWorks Animation IPO Raises #36;812 Mln (Reuters)Reuters - DreamWorks Animation SKG\Inc.'s initial public offering raised a more-than-expected #36;812\million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the first IPO by a\major movie studio in seven years.	2
Al-Qaida may be hiding messages in computer files, Mounties warn (Canadian Press)Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The RCMP has warned its investigators to be on the lookout for cleverly disguised messages embedded by al-Qaida in digital files police seize from terror suspects.	0
Close two-man race for Romania #39;s presidencyBUCHAREST, ROMANIA - Observers fear that vote tampering will mar results of Sunday #39;s presidential election in Romania. The close race is between Bucharest #39;s mayor, Traian Basescu, a frank-talking, hands-on	0
Greenspan Floats Higher Retirement AgeAn aging population will put significant stresses on the budget deficit over the next three decades, a problem that could be solved by raising the retirement age, Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan said in a speech Friday.	2
NATO Seeks to Boost Image, Presence in Middle East (Reuters)Reuters - NATO foreign ministers held\unprecedented talks with ministers from Israel and six Arab\states on Wednesday as part of the alliance's bid to improve\its image and ties in the region.	0
E-shopping: When Things Don't ClickAregular Amazon customer, Yvette Thompson has found shopping online to be mostly convenient and trouble-free. But last month, after ordering two CDs on Amazon.com, the Silver Spring reader discovered on her bank statement that she was double-charged for the \$26.98 order. And there was a \$25 charge that was a mystery.	3
US 'hurting' anti-mine campaignAnti-landmine activists meeting in Nairobi say the US is setting a bad example by not joining a worldwide ban.	0
Nordstrom posts 71 increaseNordstrom Inc. beat its cautious forecasts once again, posting a 71 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, reaping the benefits of a streamlined inventory system while focusing on improving its merchandise.	2
Britain #39;s inflation rate falls in AugustBritain #39;s inflation rate fell in August further below its 2.0 percent government-set upper limit target with clothing and footwear prices actually falling, official data showed on Tuesday.	2
Telekom lifts forecast as net risesDeutsche Telekom, the largest European phone company, on Thursday raised its forecast for net income in 2004 and said it planned to pay its first dividend in three years, after its third-quarter profit more than doubled.	2
Stage set for Ambani family meetingMumbai/New Delhi: Four days after Reliance Group Chairman Mukesh Ambani went public about differences with his younger brother Anil over the company ownership issue, a meeting of the family is likely here on Monday to sort out the problem.	2
Calif. sues 4 major insurers SAN DIEGO -- Four major insurance companies paid a broker tens of millions of dollars in hidden kickbacks in exchange for winning contracts with some of the largest US companies, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi charged yesterday.	2
Delta goes all out for China routeAs Delta Air Lines Inc. struggles for its financial future, the carrier is entrenched in an intense political fight over desirable routes to China that could have an economic impact of \$400 million.	2
Gough gets Livi jobTroubled Bank of Scotland Premier League side Livingston today appointed Richard Gough as their new manager. Gough emerged as the leading candidate for the post after captaining Rangers, Scotland and Everton	1
Football: Shevchenko named Footballer of the YearThe poll conducted by European football journalists from 52 countries organised by France Football magazine, voted for the 28-year-old Ukrainian for his outstanding scoring record for Milan since he joined the Italian side in 1999.	1
Sudan Trying to Keep Darfur Promises-U.N. (Reuters)Reuters - Raids by Sudanese forces and Arab\militiamen have worsened a desperate situation in Darfur,\rights groups say, but the United Nations said Khartoum was\making serious efforts to keep pledges to curb the violence.	0
Blues Strikers Must Deliver - BruceBirmingham City manager Steve Bruce is urging his remaining strikers to grasp the nettle and fill the massive void left by the injured Mikael Forssell.	1
For sale signsWhile keeping pitcher Pedro Martinez and catcher Jason Varitek remain the primary objective for the Red Sox as they head to baseball's winter meetings for the first time as World Series champions, a flurry of free agent signings this week would appear to foreshadow an active weekend of player movement.	1
Forsberg scores in Swedish league returnTen years later, Peter Forsberg was back in the Swedish Elite League as his hometown team Modo tied Brynas 3-3 on the road in their opener Tuesday.	1
Symantec Upgrades Norton Security ProductsRevamped Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, and AntiSpam tools fight pests and dangers online.	3
US house sales fall in JulySales of non-new houses in the US fell last month but still exceeded analyst forecasts.	2
#39;Black Tuesday #39; leaves Windows admins blueForget the Monday morning blues. For Windows administrators, the second Tuesday of the month has become the day to dread. That #39;s the day when Microsoft releases its monthly package of patches.	3
Dell extends lead in PCsThe computer maker is pulling further ahead of second-place rival Hewlett-Packard, according to new third-quarter shipment figures.	3
From Behind the Scenes, Rice on StageAdministration officials said President Bush might name Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state as early as Tuesday.	0
Third Quarter Gannett Earns Up 11 PercentNEW YORK - Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the country, reported an 11 percent increase in third-quarter earnings Tuesday on gains in advertising, particularly classified real estate and help-wanted ads.	2
Mars Rovers Planners Plot Crater #39;Escape #39;LOS ANGELES Oct. 7, 2004 - NASA #39;s Mars rovers don #39;t seem to be wearing out, so mission planners have begun to think more boldly including a plan to let one climb up a steep slope from a crater it has been exploring to set out across a plain.	3
CalPERS Votes to Toughen Merger PoliciesSACRAMENTO, Calif. - The nation #39;s biggest public pension fund, with a stock portfolio of \$167 billion, voted Monday to toughen its policies against multimillion-dollar quot;golden parachutes quot; for executives who engineer corporate mergers.	2
Coughlin amp; Parcells: Two of a kindIt was only a three-year, mid-life fling during the course of two long, varied coaching careers. But from 1988-90, Tom Coughlin and Bill Parcells found professional soul mates in one another.	1
Howard #39;s reform agendaJOHN Howard has full control of the Senate within his grasp after an emphatic election victory that will allow the Coalition to embark on an ambitious reform agenda, including the \$30 billion sale of Telstra and further industrial relations changes.	0
Indonesian militant gets 10 years for hotel attack, cleared of <b>...</b>By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : Two high-profiled terrorism cases were heard in Indonesia on Tuesday and a key Jemaah Islamiyah operative, who is involved in both	0
Reheating Big Bang's LeftoversAstronomers say they have found some of the earliest galaxies, which will help to piece together the history of the early universe. Some suspect galaxies took longer to form than previously thought. By John Gartner.	3
Car Bomb Kills 1 US Soldier near Abu GhraibA car bomb killed one US soldier and two Iraqi police at a checkpoint near Abu Ghraib on Thursday morning. Separately, Iraqi police reported numerous injuries and some deaths in two	0
Let #39;s Talk About VoIPAre we ever sick of talking on the phone. (Sorry, Mom!) After trying out six VoIP services on both cable and DSL lines, on workdays and weekends, while surfing the Web or staring at the	3
News Corp investors agree US moveNews Corporation shareholders have approved the company #39;s decision to move its headquarters from Australia to United States. At a extraordinary meeting in Adelaide, more than 90 of shareholders voted to support	2
Should You Want the New iPod Photo? It DependsWhether you want the iPod Photo (www.apple.com/ipodphoto) depends, then, on how much money you #39;re willing to spend and the value you place on looking at images of friends and family on a two	3
Reed #39;s failure sends Colorado to 39th loss after taking the leadFirst came concerns about the adjustments Shawn Chacon had to make in becoming the closer for the Colorado Rockies. Then came worries about the problems of the Rockies	1
Pongo #39;s backing the kidsLIVERPOOL hero Florent Sinama Pongolle wants boss Rafael Benitez to stick with the youngsters for next months Carling Cup semi against Watford.	1
Miandad #39;s sniping runs true to formIT was a given that someone of influence within Pakistan cricket would seek to destabilise their national team before a ball was bowled in the Test series with Australia.	1
Investor doesn #39;t see browser in Google #39;s futureSAN FRANCISCO--Google board member and investor John Doerr said Tuesday that despite speculation, the search giant would not enter in the Web browser market, but he predicted others would.	3
Ballack set to miss Bielefeld clashMUNICH, Sep 10 (SW) - Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Ballack is likely to miss Saturdays home game against Arminia Bielefeld after returning from international duties with an angina.	1
Bears lose Grossman for seasonCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Rex Grossman #39;s latest stint as starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears lasted all of three games. Grossman, 24, suffered a season-ending ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday #39;s 27-22 loss at Minnesota.	1
It's a Family AffairMurdoch is battling Malone to keep a tight grip on News Corp. -- and benefit heirs, if not shareholders	2
Iraq Sets Election Date But Unrest Threatens PollIraq chose Jan. 30 for its first democratic election in decades on Sunday, but violence in Sunni Muslim areas underlined the challenge of holding polls on time.	0
CA adds financial view to managementAn update to Computer Associates' management software lets users bill for IT services based on usage.	3
Turkcell signs Iran mobile dealTurkish mobile operator Turkcell is going ahead with a network in Iran, despite a law giving Iranian MPs a veto over foreign investment.	2
WHY DO ARSENAL PLAYERS PICK ON LAUREN?PATRICK VIEIRA insists his bust-up with Lauren will not damage Arsenal #39;s Premiership title challenge and maintains there is no dressing-room split at Highbury.	1
Men #39;s 400 a sweep for the USATHENS, Greece - As Bruce Springsteen #39;s quot;Born in the USA quot; blared over the Olympic Stadium loudspeaker Monday night, three athletes in red, white and blue began a slow victory lap.	1
Bosnian Serb War-Crimes Suspect Surrenders (AP)AP - A Bosnian Serb war-crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys surrendered Saturday, the government said.	0
Elan settles suit and SEC probePharmaceutical company Elan has announced a settlement of the class action suit filed by shareholders against the company in early 2002 in relation to its accounting practices.	2
Avalon, WinFS decoupled for Windows ShorthornAs we suggested on Friday, two mainstays of Windows Longhorn will be #39;decoupled #39; from the 2006 release, with Microsoft dropping the WinFS storage and query system.	3
Brazilian striker dies during Indian club matchBrazilian striker Cristiano de Lima Jr died yesterday after collapsing on the field during a domestic club tournament in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.	1
RealNetworks Sells 1 Million Songs Since Price CutRealNetworks Inc. (RNWK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) has sold more than a million song downloads since launching a 49 cent per song campaign a week ago, the Internet media and software company said on Tuesday.	2
Pakistan Security Forces Come Under Attack (AP)AP - Suspected Islamic militants fired rockets at Pakistani paramilitary bases in tribal regions near Afghanistan, intelligence officials said Saturday. No one was reported injured.	0
Kazaa Faces Allegations in Copyright TrialKazaa users can freely exchange songs, movies and television programs without paying royalties to copyright owners. Record company lawyers are attempting to have Sharman Networks, Kazaa #39;s parent company, declared	3
Soyuz Damage May Delay Space Station TripSeaDour writes quot;As if the failed oxygen generator on the International Space Station wasn #39;t bad enough, rumor has it that the planned launch of a Russian Soyuz capsule to change crews onboard the station may be delayed due to a mishap during ground testing	3
Sandwich gymnasts off to fast startIn its first meet in the program's history, the Sandwich girls' gymnastics team proved to be quick learners, defeating Carver, 130 3/4-105.	1
Pinsent calls time on golden careerMatthew Pinsent, the four-time Olympic gold medallist, confirmed today that he is to retire from the sport - as reported in The Times yesterday.	1
NBA Wrap: Lakers Rally to Beat RocketsLamar Odom supplemented 20 points with 13 rebounds and Kobe Bryant added 19 points to overcome a big night from Yao Ming as the Los Angeles Lakers ground out an 84-79 win over the Rockets in Houston Saturday.	1
Update: AMD, IBM Announce New Power-Saving TechAMD and IBM said Monday that they had developed a new strained-silicon process that offers more performance at the same power levels, a technology that will enter production in mid-2005.	3
U.S., Shiites Fight in Baghdad; 5 KilledBAGHDAD, Iraq - Shiite militants and U.S. forces battled throughout the Baghdad slum of Sadr City, and a mortar barrage slammed into a busy neighborhood in the capital in a new wave of violence Saturday that killed at least five people and wounded dozens of others...	0
AC Milan defeats Celtic 3-1 on late goals in Champions LeagueAndriy Shevchenko celebrated his 28th birthday by scoring one goal and setting up Filippo Inzaghi #39;s game winner with a minute remaining to help AC Milan beat Celtic 3-1 for its second win in as many matches.	1
Oil eases as Brent price falls to \$41 a barrelLONDON SEPTEMBER 6: Oil prices eased on Monday as speculative funds continued to take profits but a tight global supply picture stopped the selling from gaining much momentum.	2
Car Bomb Explodes Outside US Base, At Least 16 People Reported <b>...</b>_ A suicide car bomber set off an explosion Saturday at a police station near a US Marine base in western Iraq, killing at least 16 policemen and wounding 40 other people, officials said.	0
GM to lay off 950 in New JerseySAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- General Motors said Tuesday that it will lay off 950 employees at its assembly plant in Linden, NJ, due to waning demand for the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy.	2
Dog lovers appeal to N.B. politicians not to restrict dogs based on breed (Canadian Press)Canadian Press - FREDERICTON (CP) - An elderly rottweiler named Clancy became a character witness for her breed on Tuesday as public debate began on proposed legislation to restrict certain kinds of dogs in New Brunswick.	0
Putin Tightens Grip on Power in RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin outlined plans Monday to ""radically"" change the Russian political system in a way that would increase his own power, portraying the moves as a means of combating terrorism.	0
Chiofaro's partner relentsInternational Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's majority partner in two Boston office towers this week took a more conciliatory tone toward proposed changes in the reorganization plan that he submitted in US Bankruptcy Court. Last week Chiofaro's partner, Hillman Properties Inc., said in court it would never agree to his plan to fend off New York's Tishman Speyer Properties's takeover ...	2
U.S. Seeks to Stop a Spyware Operation (AP)AP - In what regulators are calling a first, the government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation.	3
US urgres free, fair Ukraine voteThe US State Department Friday reiterated the need for free and fair elections in Ukraine and urged Russia to support such a process.	0
Fortson keeps it #39;simple #39; as Sonics stick it to SpursPink bubble gum popped from Danny Fortson #39;s mouth as he moseyed around the KeyArena court on Sunday night. Moving slower than traffic across the 520 bridge, the Sonics forward definitely travels at a different pace than his teammates do.	1
Sony accepts MP3 formatSony has seemingly changed its mind on the MP3 music format, deciding that all new players will be able to play MP3s. Before this decision all music players made by Sony used only the company #39;s proprietary ATRAC format, limiting users #39; choices somewhat.	3
US Stocks Drop in Week on Economic Reports; Merck DeclinesUS stocks fell this week after a government report showing slower job growth, coupled with an unexpected drop in an index of service industries and record oil prices, fueled concern that economic expansion will stall.	2
IBM Supercomputer Claims New RecordIn September, IBM announced that the Blue Gene/L prototype had sustained speeds of 36 trillion calculations per second. Last week, NASA announced that a system built by Silicon Graphics had topped that by sustaining 42 trillion calculations per second.	3
Bush extends tax break lawPresident Bush used a Monday trip to Des Moines to sign into law an extension of tax benefits that he said will ensure 94 million Americans continue paying lower tax bills next year.	2
Tribal Areas Scenario: Pakistan Tightens Noose around MilitantsBy Zulf Khan Afridi with Hayyan Faisal at Pakistan Times Foreign Desk. SHAKAI (South Waziristan): Fierce clashes were going on in the Karvan Manza areas of South Waziristan between security forces and miscreants.	0
AP: Iliescu Hopes Romania Will Join EU (AP)AP - Outgoing President Ion Iliescu, Romania's leader for most of the last 25 years, defended his record as leader, saying concerns about press freedoms are exaggerated and efforts to stamp out corruption are progressing.	0
MechAssault 2: Lone WolfContinuing in the thirty-first century, MechAssault 2 allows gamers to encounter entirely new experiences in the epic BattleTech world.	3
Afghan President Makes Rare Campaign Trip (AP)AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai made only his second successful campaign stop outside the safety of the capital on Tuesday, telling a crowd of 10,000 people that historic elections this weekend will deliver them from a quarter-century of war.	0
Aussies finish 1-2 in women #39;s triathlonAustrian Kate Allen won gold in the Olympic women amp;apos;s triathlon Wednesday while American Susan Williams took the bronze. Allen was time in two hours, four minutes, 43.	1
Court Dismisses Takeover Bid Challenge (AP)AP - Gold Fields Ltd. lost another round Thursday in its battle to fight off a hostile takeover bid by Harmony Gold Mining Co. when a Johannesburg court dismissed a request to declare the bid unlawful.	0
RP developers urged: Write apps for future online devicesWITH billions of devices going online, Sun Microsystems expects more opportunities to open up for developers and system integrators who can build new applications on top of these devices.	3
This weekend on TV, radioTODAY AUTO RACING 2:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Mr. Goodcents 300 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 4:10 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Banquet 400 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 1 a.m. -- Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka, Speed Channel PRO BASEBALL 4 p.m. -- AL Division Series: Red Sox vs. Anaheim at Fenway Park ...	1
Hewlett-Packard to Launch Latest Push Into Consumer MarketsThe company will unveil a range of products today including its version of the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war between PC and electronics makers.	3
Caterpillar, Union Reach Tentative PactCaterpillar Inc. and its largest union, the United Auto Workers, said late on Wednesday they had tentatively agreed on a new six-year labor contract, ending a four-month stalemate.	2
Global Markets: Stocks, Dollar Inch UpExit polls showing a tight race for the White House kept markets in suspense on Wednesday, with US stock futures and the dollar inching up as President Bush led in early counting.	2
Azzam release to improve Egypt-Israel tiesEgypt #39;s release of accused Israeli spy Azzam Azzam in an apparent swap for six Egyptian students held on suspicion of terrorism is expected to melt the ice and perhaps result	0
Samsung to Launch Phone with Mini Hard Drive SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.	3
Infocus: Deploying Network Access Quarantine Control, Part 1This article discusses Network Access Quarantine Control with Windows Server 2003, which allows administrators to quarantine mobile users before giving them full network access, by first ensuring these machines are up-to-date according to a baseline security model.	3
Bush Frees Secret Service Agent from Chile<p></p><p> SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - President Bush Saturdayreached into a throng of squabbling bodyguards and pulled aSecret Service agent away from Chilean security officers afterthey stopped the U.S. agent from accompanying the president ata dinner.</p>	0
Study: Posture Able to Communicate Fear (AP)AP - A fight breaks out, and even though people at the far side of the crowd can't see what's going on, they are immediately on edge. Now, a Harvard researcher has an explanation for this fear contagion, the quick spread of emotion through a crowd.	3
Airbus questions EU's decision on MicrosoftEuropean aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS has taken issue with part of the European Union's (E.U.'s) antitrust decision against Microsoft Corp. and has filed a petition with the court handling the software maker's appeal.	3
Hollywood Writer Sues Microsoft Over Yoga GameAcademy Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after the software giant sought his	3
Netherlands Buys Gas Pipes From Exxon, Shell Venture (Update2)The Netherlands, Europe #39;s No. 3 natural- gas producer, will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal/Dutch Shell Group 2.78 billion euros (\$3.	2
Tiger tops dog as world #39;s favourite animalLondon - Viewers of the Animal Planet cable and satellite channel have voted the tiger the world #39;s favourite animal, narrowly beating the dog, according to a poll published on its website, www.	3

Lynx no match for Jackson #39;s perfect StormLauren Jackson shoots over an opponent during Seattle #39;s first-round finals sweep of the Minnesota Lynx. Photo: AP. Lauren Jackson is on track to win women #39;s professional basketball #39;s ultimate

1

IBM, AMD Speed Chips, Strain Wafers (Reuters)Reuters - Researchers at IBM and\Advanced Micro Devices Inc. have improved a chip-making\technology called strained silicon, boosting semiconductor\performance at a time when such gains are increasingly hard to\come by, the companies said on Sunday.

2

Sharon Faces Critical Gaza VoteIsraeli lawmakers held a stormy debate on Ariel Sharons Gaza withdrawal plan ahead of a critical vote today that could give the prime minister crucial support for pushing forward.

0

Florida subpoenas 10 companiesFlorida Attorney General Charlie Crist #39;s office said Friday that it has issued subpoenas to 10 insurance brokers and expects to issue more next week as part of an investigation on whether

2

Unemployment rate rises slightlyThe state #39;s last monthly job report before the presidential election shows Arizona #39;s job-creation machine has shifted into neutral.

2

Seeds suffer as French Open champion Gaudio exits at Paris MastersPARIS (CP) - American Andy Roddick surged into the third round of the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 rout of Armenia #39;s Sargis Sargsian on Wednesday while Daniel Nestor of Toronto and Mark Knowles of the Bahamas were defeated in doubles action.

1

DreamWorks Animation IPO Raises #36;812 Mln (Reuters)Reuters - DreamWorks Animation SKG\Inc.'s initial public offering raised a more-than-expected #36;812\million on Wednesday in a deal that marked the first IPO by a\major movie studio in seven years.

2

Al-Qaida may be hiding messages in computer files, Mounties warn (Canadian Press)Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The RCMP has warned its investigators to be on the lookout for cleverly disguised messages embedded by al-Qaida in digital files police seize from terror suspects.

0

Close two-man race for Romania #39;s presidencyBUCHAREST, ROMANIA - Observers fear that vote tampering will mar results of Sunday #39;s presidential election in Romania. The close race is between Bucharest #39;s mayor, Traian Basescu, a frank-talking, hands-on

0

Greenspan Floats Higher Retirement AgeAn aging population will put significant stresses on the budget deficit over the next three decades, a problem that could be solved by raising the retirement age, Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan said in a speech Friday.

2

NATO Seeks to Boost Image, Presence in Middle East (Reuters)Reuters - NATO foreign ministers held\unprecedented talks with ministers from Israel and six Arab\states on Wednesday as part of the alliance's bid to improve\its image and ties in the region.

0

E-shopping: When Things Don't ClickAregular Amazon customer, Yvette Thompson has found shopping online to be mostly convenient and trouble-free. But last month, after ordering two CDs on Amazon.com, the Silver Spring reader discovered on her bank statement that she was double-charged for the \$26.98 order. And there was a \$25 charge that was a mystery.

3

US 'hurting' anti-mine campaignAnti-landmine activists meeting in Nairobi say the US is setting a bad example by not joining a worldwide ban.

0

Nordstrom posts 71 increaseNordstrom Inc. beat its cautious forecasts once again, posting a 71 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, reaping the benefits of a streamlined inventory system while focusing on improving its merchandise.

2

Britain #39;s inflation rate falls in AugustBritain #39;s inflation rate fell in August further below its 2.0 percent government-set upper limit target with clothing and footwear prices actually falling, official data showed on Tuesday.

2

Telekom lifts forecast as net risesDeutsche Telekom, the largest European phone company, on Thursday raised its forecast for net income in 2004 and said it planned to pay its first dividend in three years, after its third-quarter profit more than doubled.

2

Stage set for Ambani family meetingMumbai/New Delhi: Four days after Reliance Group Chairman Mukesh Ambani went public about differences with his younger brother Anil over the company ownership issue, a meeting of the family is likely here on Monday to sort out the problem.

2

Calif. sues 4 major insurers SAN DIEGO -- Four major insurance companies paid a broker tens of millions of dollars in hidden kickbacks in exchange for winning contracts with some of the largest US companies, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi charged yesterday.

2

Delta goes all out for China routeAs Delta Air Lines Inc. struggles for its financial future, the carrier is entrenched in an intense political fight over desirable routes to China that could have an economic impact of \$400 million.

2

Gough gets Livi jobTroubled Bank of Scotland Premier League side Livingston today appointed Richard Gough as their new manager. Gough emerged as the leading candidate for the post after captaining Rangers, Scotland and Everton

1

Football: Shevchenko named Footballer of the YearThe poll conducted by European football journalists from 52 countries organised by France Football magazine, voted for the 28-year-old Ukrainian for his outstanding scoring record for Milan since he joined the Italian side in 1999.

1

Sudan Trying to Keep Darfur Promises-U.N. (Reuters)Reuters - Raids by Sudanese forces and Arab\militiamen have worsened a desperate situation in Darfur,\rights groups say, but the United Nations said Khartoum was\making serious efforts to keep pledges to curb the violence.

0

Blues Strikers Must Deliver - BruceBirmingham City manager Steve Bruce is urging his remaining strikers to grasp the nettle and fill the massive void left by the injured Mikael Forssell.

1

For sale signsWhile keeping pitcher Pedro Martinez and catcher Jason Varitek remain the primary objective for the Red Sox as they head to baseball's winter meetings for the first time as World Series champions, a flurry of free agent signings this week would appear to foreshadow an active weekend of player movement.

1

Forsberg scores in Swedish league returnTen years later, Peter Forsberg was back in the Swedish Elite League as his hometown team Modo tied Brynas 3-3 on the road in their opener Tuesday.

1

Symantec Upgrades Norton Security ProductsRevamped Norton AntiVirus, Personal Firewall, and AntiSpam tools fight pests and dangers online.

3

US house sales fall in JulySales of non-new houses in the US fell last month but still exceeded analyst forecasts.

2

#39;Black Tuesday #39; leaves Windows admins blueForget the Monday morning blues. For Windows administrators, the second Tuesday of the month has become the day to dread. That #39;s the day when Microsoft releases its monthly package of patches.

3

Dell extends lead in PCsThe computer maker is pulling further ahead of second-place rival Hewlett-Packard, according to new third-quarter shipment figures.

3

From Behind the Scenes, Rice on StageAdministration officials said President Bush might name Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state as early as Tuesday.

0

Third Quarter Gannett Earns Up 11 PercentNEW YORK - Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the country, reported an 11 percent increase in third-quarter earnings Tuesday on gains in advertising, particularly classified real estate and help-wanted ads.

2

Mars Rovers Planners Plot Crater #39;Escape #39;LOS ANGELES Oct. 7, 2004 - NASA #39;s Mars rovers don #39;t seem to be wearing out, so mission planners have begun to think more boldly including a plan to let one climb up a steep slope from a crater it has been exploring to set out across a plain.

3

CalPERS Votes to Toughen Merger PoliciesSACRAMENTO, Calif. - The nation #39;s biggest public pension fund, with a stock portfolio of \$167 billion, voted Monday to toughen its policies against multimillion-dollar quot;golden parachutes quot; for executives who engineer corporate mergers.

2

Coughlin amp; Parcells: Two of a kindIt was only a three-year, mid-life fling during the course of two long, varied coaching careers. But from 1988-90, Tom Coughlin and Bill Parcells found professional soul mates in one another.

1

Howard #39;s reform agendaJOHN Howard has full control of the Senate within his grasp after an emphatic election victory that will allow the Coalition to embark on an ambitious reform agenda, including the \$30 billion sale of Telstra and further industrial relations changes.

0

Indonesian militant gets 10 years for hotel attack, cleared of ...By Channel NewsAsia #39;s Indonesia Bureau Chief Haseenah Koyakutty. JAKARTA : Two high-profiled terrorism cases were heard in Indonesia on Tuesday and a key Jemaah Islamiyah operative, who is involved in both

0

Reheating Big Bang's LeftoversAstronomers say they have found some of the earliest galaxies, which will help to piece together the history of the early universe. Some suspect galaxies took longer to form than previously thought. By John Gartner.

3

Car Bomb Kills 1 US Soldier near Abu GhraibA car bomb killed one US soldier and two Iraqi police at a checkpoint near Abu Ghraib on Thursday morning. Separately, Iraqi police reported numerous injuries and some deaths in two

0

Let #39;s Talk About VoIPAre we ever sick of talking on the phone. (Sorry, Mom!) After trying out six VoIP services on both cable and DSL lines, on workdays and weekends, while surfing the Web or staring at the

3

News Corp investors agree US moveNews Corporation shareholders have approved the company #39;s decision to move its headquarters from Australia to United States. At a extraordinary meeting in Adelaide, more than 90 of shareholders voted to support

2

Should You Want the New iPod Photo? It DependsWhether you want the iPod Photo (www.apple.com/ipodphoto) depends, then, on how much money you #39;re willing to spend and the value you place on looking at images of friends and family on a two

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Reed #39;s failure sends Colorado to 39th loss after taking the leadFirst came concerns about the adjustments Shawn Chacon had to make in becoming the closer for the Colorado Rockies. Then came worries about the problems of the Rockies

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Pongo #39;s backing the kidsLIVERPOOL hero Florent Sinama Pongolle wants boss Rafael Benitez to stick with the youngsters for next months Carling Cup semi against Watford.

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Miandad #39;s sniping runs true to formIT was a given that someone of influence within Pakistan cricket would seek to destabilise their national team before a ball was bowled in the Test series with Australia.

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Investor doesn #39;t see browser in Google #39;s futureSAN FRANCISCO--Google board member and investor John Doerr said Tuesday that despite speculation, the search giant would not enter in the Web browser market, but he predicted others would.

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Ballack set to miss Bielefeld clashMUNICH, Sep 10 (SW) - Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Ballack is likely to miss Saturdays home game against Arminia Bielefeld after returning from international duties with an angina.

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Bears lose Grossman for seasonCBC SPORTS ONLINE - Rex Grossman #39;s latest stint as starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears lasted all of three games. Grossman, 24, suffered a season-ending ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday #39;s 27-22 loss at Minnesota.

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It's a Family AffairMurdoch is battling Malone to keep a tight grip on News Corp. -- and benefit heirs, if not shareholders

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Iraq Sets Election Date But Unrest Threatens PollIraq chose Jan. 30 for its first democratic election in decades on Sunday, but violence in Sunni Muslim areas underlined the challenge of holding polls on time.

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CA adds financial view to managementAn update to Computer Associates' management software lets users bill for IT services based on usage.

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Turkcell signs Iran mobile dealTurkish mobile operator Turkcell is going ahead with a network in Iran, despite a law giving Iranian MPs a veto over foreign investment.

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WHY DO ARSENAL PLAYERS PICK ON LAUREN?PATRICK VIEIRA insists his bust-up with Lauren will not damage Arsenal #39;s Premiership title challenge and maintains there is no dressing-room split at Highbury.

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Men #39;s 400 a sweep for the USATHENS, Greece - As Bruce Springsteen #39;s quot;Born in the USA quot; blared over the Olympic Stadium loudspeaker Monday night, three athletes in red, white and blue began a slow victory lap.

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Bosnian Serb War-Crimes Suspect Surrenders (AP)AP - A Bosnian Serb war-crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8,000 Muslim men and boys surrendered Saturday, the government said.

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Elan settles suit and SEC probePharmaceutical company Elan has announced a settlement of the class action suit filed by shareholders against the company in early 2002 in relation to its accounting practices.

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Avalon, WinFS decoupled for Windows ShorthornAs we suggested on Friday, two mainstays of Windows Longhorn will be #39;decoupled #39; from the 2006 release, with Microsoft dropping the WinFS storage and query system.

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Brazilian striker dies during Indian club matchBrazilian striker Cristiano de Lima Jr died yesterday after collapsing on the field during a domestic club tournament in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.

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RealNetworks Sells 1 Million Songs Since Price CutRealNetworks Inc. (RNWK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) has sold more than a million song downloads since launching a 49 cent per song campaign a week ago, the Internet media and software company said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan Security Forces Come Under Attack (AP)AP - Suspected Islamic militants fired rockets at Pakistani paramilitary bases in tribal regions near Afghanistan, intelligence officials said Saturday. No one was reported injured.

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Kazaa Faces Allegations in Copyright TrialKazaa users can freely exchange songs, movies and television programs without paying royalties to copyright owners. Record company lawyers are attempting to have Sharman Networks, Kazaa #39;s parent company, declared

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Soyuz Damage May Delay Space Station TripSeaDour writes quot;As if the failed oxygen generator on the International Space Station wasn #39;t bad enough, rumor has it that the planned launch of a Russian Soyuz capsule to change crews onboard the station may be delayed due to a mishap during ground testing

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Sandwich gymnasts off to fast startIn its first meet in the program's history, the Sandwich girls' gymnastics team proved to be quick learners, defeating Carver, 130 3/4-105.

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Pinsent calls time on golden careerMatthew Pinsent, the four-time Olympic gold medallist, confirmed today that he is to retire from the sport - as reported in The Times yesterday.

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

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Update: AMD, IBM Announce New Power-Saving TechAMD and IBM said Monday that they had developed a new strained-silicon process that offers more performance at the same power levels, a technology that will enter production in mid-2005.

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U.S., Shiites Fight in Baghdad; 5 KilledBAGHDAD, Iraq - Shiite militants and U.S. forces battled throughout the Baghdad slum of Sadr City, and a mortar barrage slammed into a busy neighborhood in the capital in a new wave of violence Saturday that killed at least five people and wounded dozens of others...

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AC Milan defeats Celtic 3-1 on late goals in Champions LeagueAndriy Shevchenko celebrated his 28th birthday by scoring one goal and setting up Filippo Inzaghi #39;s game winner with a minute remaining to help AC Milan beat Celtic 3-1 for its second win in as many matches.

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Oil eases as Brent price falls to \$41 a barrelLONDON SEPTEMBER 6: Oil prices eased on Monday as speculative funds continued to take profits but a tight global supply picture stopped the selling from gaining much momentum.

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Car Bomb Explodes Outside US Base, At Least 16 People Reported ..._ A suicide car bomber set off an explosion Saturday at a police station near a US Marine base in western Iraq, killing at least 16 policemen and wounding 40 other people, officials said.

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GM to lay off 950 in New JerseySAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- General Motors said Tuesday that it will lay off 950 employees at its assembly plant in Linden, NJ, due to waning demand for the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy.

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Dog lovers appeal to N.B. politicians not to restrict dogs based on breed (Canadian Press)Canadian Press - FREDERICTON (CP) - An elderly rottweiler named Clancy became a character witness for her breed on Tuesday as public debate began on proposed legislation to restrict certain kinds of dogs in New Brunswick.

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Putin Tightens Grip on Power in RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin outlined plans Monday to ""radically"" change the Russian political system in a way that would increase his own power, portraying the moves as a means of combating terrorism.

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Chiofaro's partner relentsInternational Place developer Donald J. Chiofaro's majority partner in two Boston office towers this week took a more conciliatory tone toward proposed changes in the reorganization plan that he submitted in US Bankruptcy Court. Last week Chiofaro's partner, Hillman Properties Inc., said in court it would never agree to his plan to fend off New York's Tishman Speyer Properties's takeover ...

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U.S. Seeks to Stop a Spyware Operation (AP)AP - In what regulators are calling a first, the government has asked for a court order to shut down a spyware operation.

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US urgres free, fair Ukraine voteThe US State Department Friday reiterated the need for free and fair elections in Ukraine and urged Russia to support such a process.

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Fortson keeps it #39;simple #39; as Sonics stick it to SpursPink bubble gum popped from Danny Fortson #39;s mouth as he moseyed around the KeyArena court on Sunday night. Moving slower than traffic across the 520 bridge, the Sonics forward definitely travels at a different pace than his teammates do.

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

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US Stocks Drop in Week on Economic Reports; Merck DeclinesUS stocks fell this week after a government report showing slower job growth, coupled with an unexpected drop in an index of service industries and record oil prices, fueled concern that economic expansion will stall.

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IBM Supercomputer Claims New RecordIn September, IBM announced that the Blue Gene/L prototype had sustained speeds of 36 trillion calculations per second. Last week, NASA announced that a system built by Silicon Graphics had topped that by sustaining 42 trillion calculations per second.

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Bush extends tax break lawPresident Bush used a Monday trip to Des Moines to sign into law an extension of tax benefits that he said will ensure 94 million Americans continue paying lower tax bills next year.

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Tribal Areas Scenario: Pakistan Tightens Noose around MilitantsBy Zulf Khan Afridi with Hayyan Faisal at Pakistan Times Foreign Desk. SHAKAI (South Waziristan): Fierce clashes were going on in the Karvan Manza areas of South Waziristan between security forces and miscreants.

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AP: Iliescu Hopes Romania Will Join EU (AP)AP - Outgoing President Ion Iliescu, Romania's leader for most of the last 25 years, defended his record as leader, saying concerns about press freedoms are exaggerated and efforts to stamp out corruption are progressing.

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MechAssault 2: Lone WolfContinuing in the thirty-first century, MechAssault 2 allows gamers to encounter entirely new experiences in the epic BattleTech world.

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Afghan President Makes Rare Campaign Trip (AP)AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai made only his second successful campaign stop outside the safety of the capital on Tuesday, telling a crowd of 10,000 people that historic elections this weekend will deliver them from a quarter-century of war.

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Aussies finish 1-2 in women #39;s triathlonAustrian Kate Allen won gold in the Olympic women amp;apos;s triathlon Wednesday while American Susan Williams took the bronze. Allen was time in two hours, four minutes, 43.

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Court Dismisses Takeover Bid Challenge (AP)AP - Gold Fields Ltd. lost another round Thursday in its battle to fight off a hostile takeover bid by Harmony Gold Mining Co. when a Johannesburg court dismissed a request to declare the bid unlawful.

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RP developers urged: Write apps for future online devicesWITH billions of devices going online, Sun Microsystems expects more opportunities to open up for developers and system integrators who can build new applications on top of these devices.

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This weekend on TV, radioTODAY AUTO RACING 2:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Busch Series Mr. Goodcents 300 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 4:10 p.m. -- NASCAR Nextel Cup Banquet 400 qualifying at Kansas City, Kan., Speed Channel 1 a.m. -- Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka, Speed Channel PRO BASEBALL 4 p.m. -- AL Division Series: Red Sox vs. Anaheim at Fenway Park ...

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Hewlett-Packard to Launch Latest Push Into Consumer MarketsThe company will unveil a range of products today including its version of the iPod digital music player that raises the stakes in a war between PC and electronics makers.

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Caterpillar, Union Reach Tentative PactCaterpillar Inc. and its largest union, the United Auto Workers, said late on Wednesday they had tentatively agreed on a new six-year labor contract, ending a four-month stalemate.

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Global Markets: Stocks, Dollar Inch UpExit polls showing a tight race for the White House kept markets in suspense on Wednesday, with US stock futures and the dollar inching up as President Bush led in early counting.

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Azzam release to improve Egypt-Israel tiesEgypt #39;s release of accused Israeli spy Azzam Azzam in an apparent swap for six Egyptian students held on suspicion of terrorism is expected to melt the ice and perhaps result

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Samsung to Launch Phone with Mini Hard Drive SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the world's third-largest handset maker, said on Tuesday it was launching the first mobile phone with a stamp-sized hard disc drive this month that would expand the memory capacity by 15 times.

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Infocus: Deploying Network Access Quarantine Control, Part 1This article discusses Network Access Quarantine Control with Windows Server 2003, which allows administrators to quarantine mobile users before giving them full network access, by first ensuring these machines are up-to-date according to a baseline security model.

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Bush Frees Secret Service Agent from Chile SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - President Bush Saturdayreached into a throng of squabbling bodyguards and pulled aSecret Service agent away from Chilean security officers afterthey stopped the U.S. agent from accompanying the president ata dinner.

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Study: Posture Able to Communicate Fear (AP)AP - A fight breaks out, and even though people at the far side of the crowd can't see what's going on, they are immediately on edge. Now, a Harvard researcher has an explanation for this fear contagion, the quick spread of emotion through a crowd.

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Airbus questions EU's decision on MicrosoftEuropean aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS has taken issue with part of the European Union's (E.U.'s) antitrust decision against Microsoft Corp. and has filed a petition with the court handling the software maker's appeal.

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Hollywood Writer Sues Microsoft Over Yoga GameAcademy Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary has sued Microsoft Corp. in California for purportedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio after the software giant sought his

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Netherlands Buys Gas Pipes From Exxon, Shell Venture (Update2)The Netherlands, Europe #39;s No. 3 natural- gas producer, will pay Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal/Dutch Shell Group 2.78 billion euros (\$3.

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Tiger tops dog as world #39;s favourite animalLondon - Viewers of the Animal Planet cable and satellite channel have voted the tiger the world #39;s favourite animal, narrowly beating the dog, according to a poll published on its website, www.

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