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Data Miner Free From U.S. Law OffshoreIt began as one of the Bush administration's most ambitious homeland security efforts, a passenger screening program designed to use commercial records, terrorist watch lists and computer software to assess millions of travelers and target those who might pose a threat.	3
Maradona held in clinic since MayBUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Former soccer great Diego Maradona can leave an Argentine psychiatric clinic where he was being held against his will for drug addiction, a judge ruled on Monday.	1
Treasuries Yields Near Recent Lows (Reuters)Reuters - Yields on U.S. Treasuries held near\recent lows on Friday as oil topped #36;49 a barrel, threatening\the outlook for both the economy and stocks.	2
Afghans lionise Masood on anniversary of his death (Reuters)Reuters - More than 20,000 Afghans gathered in Kabul on Wednesday to remember Northern Alliance military commander Ahmad Shah Masood, slain by al Qaeda operatives two days before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.	0
U.S. Treasuries Slip, Test Recent Range NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices turned lower for a third straight session on Tuesday, unnerved by a mix of softer oil, firmer stocks and economic optimism from Federal Reserve officials.	2
IBM laptop features fingerprint scannerThinkPad T42 is equipped with biometric device designed to limit access to sensitive data.	3
Oil prices fall nearly 5 to below \$53 a barrelOil futures prices sank nearly 5 percent yesterday, dropping below \$53 a barrel, as concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies eased, at least temporarily, and traders	2
Myanmar completes release of 9,000 prison inmatesYANGON (AFP) - Myanmar has completed its mass release of more than 9,000 inmates, a prison department source said, following a shake-up in the military-run regime.	0
With Oil Prices Up, It Could Be a Long WinterThis winter, rising oil prices will translate into higher heating bills for households.	2
C-USA Officials Vote on League Title Game (AP)AP - Conference USA athletic directors have voted unanimously to recommend holding the league's inaugural football championship game in 2005.	1
Boston Red Sox make historyBelieve it, New England -- the Boston Red Sox are in the World Series. And they got there with the most unbelievable comeback of all, with four sweet swings after decades of defeat, shaming the dreaded New York Yankees.	1
Advertisers find a demographic gold mine: fantasy sportsAdvertisers have uncovered a world of young men with plenty of time on their hands and money to spend - a highly coveted demographic - in an unlikely place.	3
Laxman wants role in India #39;s comebackBangalore - India #39;s Vangipurappu Laxman says he is seeking to play a pivotal role again against Australia in their home Test series starting on Wednesday.	1
Secrets of smell land Nobel Prize\Two US scientists win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for uncovering the secrets of the human sense of smell.	3
Sunday, September 26, 2004 Calling On PlummerOn a day when the Denver Broncos honored the greatest quarterback in franchise history - John Elway received his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony -he	1
Home Depot Profit Tops Estimates on Sales ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> on Tuesday reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter profit, topping estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements helped boost sales.	2
Vietnam official's son detainedThe son of a high-ranking trade official in Vietnam is arrested on fraud allegations.	0
Citigroup Falls on DowngradeCitigroup Inc. shares on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage decline in 18 months after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest	2
Sony unveils PDA with next-generation organic EL displayTOKYO - Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc said Tuesday it will begin selling a personal digital assistant Sept 25 equipped with an organic electroluminescent display, a next-generation monitor.	3
Indonesia on alert after warnings of terrorist attack (AFP)AFP - Indonesia was on high alert after British and Australian warnings of a terrorist attack before Christmas amid fears that Islamic militants wanted for the Bali bombings are poised to strike again.	0
African union seeks up to 5000 troops for DarfurUNITED NATIONS: The African Union will determine in early October whether it can mobilise a force of 3000 to 5000 to help stop atrocities in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said today.	0
Russia Mourns Hostage Deaths, Putin Criticized (Reuters)Reuters - Russia on Monday mourned the\deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage\drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir\Putin and his security forces handled the crisis.	0
Old age a 'burden' to employersOld age is ""an illness for which there is no cure"" for many employers, according to new research.	2
China launches satelliteFLEDGLING space power China today launched a satellite from a remote desert region for a short-term scientific mission, state media reported.	3
Microsoft desktop search tool launchedMicrosoft Corp launched the beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite on Monday, with what it calls is #39;breakthrough desktop search functionality #39; that will help users quickly find virtually any type of document, media file or e-mail message on their	3
Explosions Kill at Least 13 in Gaza CityGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25, officials from both sides said. It was Israel's deadliest strike in the area in four months...	0
Novelty mice chase after kidsLogitech releases computer mice in ladybug and football models that are sized for smaller hands.	3
Intel discloses WiMAX plansUnderlining its WiMAX ambitions, world number one chipmaker Intel has disclosed technical details of its upcoming wireless broadband chip.	3
NASA #39;s speedster scramjet noses near Mach 10NASA #39;s X-43A unmanned experimental research jet nosed its way into the record books again on Tuesday as it flew close to Mach 10.	3
Corning goes ahead with capacity upgradeCorning Inc, the world #39;s largest maker of glass substrates used in liquid-crystal displays (LCDs), said yesterday that it would go ahead with its capacity expansion as planned, adding that decisions	2
CIOs Still Slow In IT HiringA new survey indicates that CIOs are only hiring for positions that address long-term needs. By TechWeb News. Chief information officers in the US continue to take a cautious approach to increasing IT staff	3
Northeastern ConferenceBEVERLY Coach: Dan Bauer (second year). Last year's record: 4-7. Returning starters (7): Nate Boynton, OT/DT, 6-3, 290, Sr.; Armando Cuko, kicker/punter, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Justin Fisher, OL/DL, 5-9, 230, Sr.; Dan Abate, WR/DB, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Travis Anderson, WR/DB, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Chris Kruczynski, OL/DL, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Jason Comeau, C/DL, 6-0, 215, Sr. Returning lettermen: Nick Abraham, RB/LB, ...	1
Lethargy helps #39;Cats #39; historic win, 91-89The Pistons ended up on the wrong side of history Tuesday night at the Charlotte Coliseum. They became the first defending NBA champion to lose to an expansion team since	1
Nearly 60 percent office computers have been infected by Internet bug (AFP)AFP - Nearly 60 percent of computer networks in Chinese offices, including those in the national defence department and the government, have been hit by Internet viruses or attacks, reported state media.	3
Vodafone launches 3G serviceVodafone have launched the long-awaited third generation, 3G, mobile phone service that offers video calls and music downloads. The use of 3G technology promises faster data rates for mobile users that will	2
Iran Suspends Uranium EnrichmentIran has suspended uranium enrichment and all related activities, state-run radio reported Monday, honoring an agreement with Europe designed to head off possible U.N. sanctions.	0
Review: Microsoft's OneNote Organizes DataConsider the New World of Information - stuff that, unlike the paper days of the past, doesn't always physically exist. You've got notes, scrawlings and snippets, Web graphics, photos and sounds. Stuff needs to be cut, pasted, highlighted, annotated, crossed out, dragged away. And, as Ross Perot used to say (or maybe it was Dana Carvey impersonating him), don't forget the graphs and charts.	3
DaimlerChrysler Plans to Transfer Jobs (AP)AP - DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday that it plans to transfer jobs from its automaking plant in Bremen, but said it was not a signal of layoffs to come.	0
Intelligence everywhereIf Y2K is remembered for getting companies to buy new hardware and upgrade old software, the latest driver of change, Sarbanes-Oxley, will be remembered for democratizing information and making accountability a companywide responsibility. Its reporting requirements make it mandatory that businesses hold everyone's feet to the fire.	2
Cyber crime #39;s worth? 215 million dollars!The US Justice Department #39;s crackdown on cyber crime has brought to light illegal activities, including credit-card fraud, to the tune of over US \$215 million and resulted in dozens of arrests, a senior official said in Washington.	3
No. 6 Okla. St. Beats Sam Houston St. (AP)AP - Joey Graham scored 25 points, John Lucas III added 17 and No. 6 Oklahoma State recovered from another subpar first half to beat Sam Houston State 73-57 on Saturday night.	1
Lomu coming back to full healthIt was a tragic sight. Jonah Lomu, once the man who struck fear into rugby defenders, shuffling to the stage with the aid of his wife.	1
Nazi holiday camp sold at auctionA section of a 4.5km-long hotel complex built by the Nazis as a holiday camp is sold at auction.	0
The Changing Face Of Campus TechSeaDour writes quot;CNET News has an interesting perspective on the changing face of technology on campus. These days, students are showing more interest in the tech perks that campuses have to offer, and universities are taking notice.	3
Musharraf and Singh meet FridayISLAMABAD, Pakistan The eagerly awaited first meeting between President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India will be held Friday in New York, a Pakistani official said Monday.	0
Crew Blasts Off for Space StationA Russian rocket carrying two cosmonauts and one US astronaut launched successfully Thursday on a mission to the International Space Station.	3
The UAE names new energy ministerThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Mohammed bin Al Dhaen Al Hamili oil minister, succeeding Obeid bin Saif Al Nasseri in a cabinet reshuffle approved by Supreme Council	0
Marine Wives RallyA group of Marine wives are running for the family of a Marine Corps officer who was killed in Iraq.	1
A look backDefense and special teams keep Tampa Bay in it until an interception leads to the winning field goal. By RICK STROUD, Times Staff Writer.	1
Automated phishing on the rise, experts sayFraudsters are achieving higher levels of automation for phishing scams, using software tools and botnets to increase the reach of their work, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group.	3
Viewpoint Search Tool and Avon Team to Battle Breast CancerViewpoint Search Tool and Avon Team to Battle Breast Cancer\\Graphical search engine toolbar Viewpoint is working with the Avon Foundation to create and distribute a custom search toolbar that promotes the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade. The program will give the Foundation access to a new source of funding as ...	3
We Love Them. We Hate Them. We Take Them.The relationships we all have with those little pieces of matter, our pills, are becoming ridiculously tangled.	3
UK's Branson to Launch Space Tourism in 2007 (Reuters)Reuters - Richard Branson, Britain's best-known\entrepreneur and part-time daredevil, plans to launch the\world's first passenger service to space in 2007, offering\zero-gravity flights for #36;198,600.	3
Oil Prices Drive Concerns for Airlines LONDON (Reuters) - European airlines hoping for a 2005 industry recovery face new hurdles as record high oil prices threaten to drive up costs and fuel surcharges for passengers, officials said.	2
Rival Targets Apple's ITunes CustomersFor more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away.	3
\$12.5m grant offers teachers a science primerIn a third-floor classroom at Charlestown High School, where models of human and animal skulls perch on a shelf near creature-filled specimen jars, teacher Allyson	3
EU competition chief charges into the frayBRUSSELS Neelie Kroes came out swinging Thursday in her first public appearance as Europe #39;s new competition commissioner, blocking a merger in the energy industry and slapping fines on three chemical companies for running a cartel.	2
Cowboys head to LambeauBoth teams have considerable ground to gain if they want to even think about making the playoffs. Dallas (2-3) is coming off a heart-wrenching loss to Pittsburgh while Green Bay (2-4) hasn #39;t won at home this season.	1
Court Upholds Patent Ruling Against Maker of BlackBerryA United States appeals court upheld a finding of patent infringement against Research In Motion Ltd. yesterday, but struck down part of the ruling and sent it back to a lower court for further proceedings.	2
Bangladesh won #39;t rule out foreign hand in blastDhaka -- Bangladesh has not ruled out foreign involvement in a grenade attack on an opposition rally last week that killed 19 people and wounded more than 150.	0
Israeli Troops Kill Two Palestinians in New Violence NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians on Tuesday in separate incidents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.	0
Oil Sets Record as New Violence Flares in Iraq LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs.	2
Sainz To Miss Rally AustraliaCarlos Sainz and co-driver Marc Marti have pulled out of this weekend #39;s Rally Australia, the final event in the World Rally Championship - and what was intended to be Carlos #39;s last WRC drive before he retires.	1
Wi-Fi Successor Called High-Speed Hype, for Now (Reuters)Reuters - At virtually every turn, Intel\Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long-range\wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire\cities with high-speed Internet access.	3
End to N. Korean crisis sought BEIJING -- China renewed a diplomatic push to try to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis with top-level visits yesterday Pyongyang and Seoul.	0
Trend Micro offers cellphone, PDA securityCUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 7 - Trend Micro has announced the availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using data-centric mobile phones and PDAs.	3
SBC Gives Microsoft \$400 Mln Internet TV Deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will pay Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> at least \$400 million over 10 years for technology to help SBC sell video services over its upgraded broadband lines, the companies said Wednesday.	3
Overture Shifting To Default Broad MatchWithin the next few weeks, Overture will make a major switch to matching terms on a broad basis, rather than the traditional exact match default it has followed since the company's launch.	3
New contract guarantees Tedford \$1.5MThe bad news of Sunday at California will turn into good news Monday when the university announces that Golden Bear coach Jeff Tedford has agreed to a new five-year contract, a Pacific-10 Conference source said.	1
Mellberg made to eat his wordsIT IS A TRUTH UNIVERSALLY acknowledged that Jane Austen was probably not an Aston Villa fan, but she summed up the angst of the clubs supporters when she wrote: One has no great hopes from Birmingham.	1
Yukos lawyers to argue case for US bankruptcy filingWASHINGTON (AFP) - Lawyers for the Russian oil giant Yukos made their first appearance in a US court, as the company made a last-ditch effort to avert a weekend auction of its major asset.	2
Too Good to Be True? Red Sox Halfway Home (AP)AP - Pedro Martinez on the mound. A confident, yappy bunch. A 2-0 lead, halfway to the World Series championship. Could it really be this easy for the Boston Red Sox?	1
RIM's BlackBerry Subscribers Top 2 Mln TORONTO (Reuters) - The BlackBerry wireless e-mail device is now being used by a record two million subscribers, less than a year after it topped the one million market, Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> said on Wednesday.	3
Recchi Signs Conditional Deal to Play in Finland PITTSBURGH (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mark Recchi has signed a contract to play with TPS Turku of the Finnish Elite League if the NHL season is canceled.	1
AT T boosts 2004 job cuts to 20 percentAT T Corp. will cut more than 20 percent of its workforce this year, ratcheting up its planned layoffs from a previously estimated target of 8 percent, the long-distance telecommunications carrier announced Thursday.	3
Earnings Not So Sweet for Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. on Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year, wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock.	2
Owen strike hands Madrid victoryMichael Owen scores his first goal for Real Madrid, plus a round of Tuesday's Champions League games.	0
Oil Extends Rally on Heating Worries (Reuters)Reuters - Oil prices continued to rally on\Monday, clawing back more of this months' losses on heightened\concerns over low global winter fuel supplies.	2
Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its free Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.	3
MacCentral week in reviewApple opens its first European Apple Store on Saturday, on Regent Street in London #39;s West End. In a special press tour of the store earlier this week, Apple #39;s vice president of retail Ron	3
Tiger Wins Own TournamentTiger Woods closed with a 5-under 66 to forge a two-stroke victory over Padraig Harrington of Ireland in the Target World Challenge.	1
Tiger Woods sues yacht builder over use of his nameFORT LAUDERDALE -- Tiger Woods is taking a swing at the builder of his luxury yacht Privacy, #39; #39; accusing the shipyard in a lawsuit of using his name and photograph for financial gain without permission.	1
A #39;s stretch AL West leadIf anyone wasn #39;t quite sure whether 22-year-old A #39;s righty Rich Harden is ready for prime time, they got their answer on Friday night.	1
No deadline for Iran investigation: IAEAVIENNA: United Nations (UN) nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Monday that there was no deadline for ending an investigation into Irans nuclear programme, even though Iran said it expects the investigation to wrap up in November.	0
Secure Iraqi borders endorsed; concern on US troopsSHARM EL SHEIK, Egypt -- In the first regional conference on Iraq since the US-led invasion, 20 countries that had been sharply divided over the Iraq war agreed yesterday on several broad steps that would move the country toward a more secure future.	0
IOC tells Beijing not to complete Olympic venues too lateThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said 2008 Games host Beijing should take care not to complete its venues too late, two months after it advised the city not to finish them too early.	1
German car sector faces autumn of discontentFRANKFURT : Labour conflict looks set to boil over in the German automobile sector in the coming weeks as car makers such as Volkswagen and Opel seek to impose rigorous belt-tightening measures as an answer to chronically weak demand.	2
Move produces mixed emotionsIt was 3:45 pm ET on Wednesday afternoon when Expos president Tony Tavares held a team meeting to inform the players that the Expos franchise would be relocated to Washington, DC, starting in 2005.	1
RADCLIFFE CONFIDENT OVER NEW YORK BIDPaula Radcliffe is confident she can overcome the mental scars left from her devastating Olympic performances when she makes her return to competitive racing in less than a fortnight #39;s time.	1
Yen Firms Ahead of Greenspan, U.S. GDP (Reuters)Reuters - The yen firmed against the dollar on\Friday, after dipping on a surprise rise in Japan's\unemployment rate, as investors grew cautious ahead of U.S.\growth data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief.	2
Nvidia to put more force behind Intel processorsGraphics chip maker Nvidia on Friday made public plans to create a version of its nForce chipset for Intel processor PCs. That #39;s something Nvidia couldn #39;t legally do in the past, but can now, thanks to a broad patent swap with Intel.	2
Swiss group 'helped 22 Brits die'A Swiss group may have helped more British people bypass the UK ban on euthanasia than previously thought.	0
Multiple sclerosis drug approvedThe Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a drug for multiple sclerosis that has shown early evidence of being more effective than existing drugs.	2
Google to scan books from big librariesSAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. is trying to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard-to-find books into its widely used Internet search engine.	2
Suspected Shiite bombs kill 39 Pakistani SunnisTwo bombs planted in a car and motorcycle exploded before dawn this morning at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in central Pakistan, killing at least 39 people and wounding about 100 others.	0
NHL GMS HUDDLEOnly Gary Bettman knows whether he in fact will be willing to in fact negotiate a CBA that does not contain absolute cost-certainty.	1
Olympics: Thorpe Beats Phelps as U.S. Suffers Gold Gap ATHENS (Reuters) - Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe beat arch-rival Michael Phelps in the men's 200-meter freestyle on Monday as the United States trailed China, Australia and Japan in the medals table on day three of the Olympic Games.	1
British charge 8 tied to terror conspiracyLONDON -- The British police yesterday charged eight men with conspiracy to murder and violations of the Terrorism Act after finding that two of them possessed surveillance information on the financial centers in Washington, New York ...	0
Jordan pledges help to release Japanese hostage in IraqJordan #39;s King Abdullah II on Thursday pledged efforts to help release the Japanese hostage in Iraq as soon as possible, Jordanian TV reported.	0
Likely many of this rank could soon be filingThe championship euphoria has hardly abated. However it's never too early to start thinking about free agency. Not so much who's coming, but which Red Sox may not be around to bask in the Fenway love when the 2004 World Series flag is raised in April.	1

Data Miner Free From U.S. Law OffshoreIt began as one of the Bush administration's most ambitious homeland security efforts, a passenger screening program designed to use commercial records, terrorist watch lists and computer software to assess millions of travelers and target those who might pose a threat.

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Maradona held in clinic since MayBUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Former soccer great Diego Maradona can leave an Argentine psychiatric clinic where he was being held against his will for drug addiction, a judge ruled on Monday.

1

Treasuries Yields Near Recent Lows (Reuters)Reuters - Yields on U.S. Treasuries held near\recent lows on Friday as oil topped #36;49 a barrel, threatening\the outlook for both the economy and stocks.

2

Afghans lionise Masood on anniversary of his death (Reuters)Reuters - More than 20,000 Afghans gathered in Kabul on Wednesday to remember Northern Alliance military commander Ahmad Shah Masood, slain by al Qaeda operatives two days before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

0

U.S. Treasuries Slip, Test Recent Range NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices turned lower for a third straight session on Tuesday, unnerved by a mix of softer oil, firmer stocks and economic optimism from Federal Reserve officials.

2

IBM laptop features fingerprint scannerThinkPad T42 is equipped with biometric device designed to limit access to sensitive data.

3

Oil prices fall nearly 5 to below \$53 a barrelOil futures prices sank nearly 5 percent yesterday, dropping below \$53 a barrel, as concerns about tight winter-fuel supplies eased, at least temporarily, and traders

2

Myanmar completes release of 9,000 prison inmatesYANGON (AFP) - Myanmar has completed its mass release of more than 9,000 inmates, a prison department source said, following a shake-up in the military-run regime.

0

With Oil Prices Up, It Could Be a Long WinterThis winter, rising oil prices will translate into higher heating bills for households.

2

C-USA Officials Vote on League Title Game (AP)AP - Conference USA athletic directors have voted unanimously to recommend holding the league's inaugural football championship game in 2005.

1

Boston Red Sox make historyBelieve it, New England -- the Boston Red Sox are in the World Series. And they got there with the most unbelievable comeback of all, with four sweet swings after decades of defeat, shaming the dreaded New York Yankees.

1

Advertisers find a demographic gold mine: fantasy sportsAdvertisers have uncovered a world of young men with plenty of time on their hands and money to spend - a highly coveted demographic - in an unlikely place.

3

Laxman wants role in India #39;s comebackBangalore - India #39;s Vangipurappu Laxman says he is seeking to play a pivotal role again against Australia in their home Test series starting on Wednesday.

1

Secrets of smell land Nobel Prize\Two US scientists win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for uncovering the secrets of the human sense of smell.

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Sunday, September 26, 2004 Calling On PlummerOn a day when the Denver Broncos honored the greatest quarterback in franchise history - John Elway received his ring from the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony -he

1

Home Depot Profit Tops Estimates on Sales ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home Depot Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=HD.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">HD.N</A> on Tuesday reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter profit, topping estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements helped boost sales.

2

Vietnam official's son detainedThe son of a high-ranking trade official in Vietnam is arrested on fraud allegations.

0

Citigroup Falls on DowngradeCitigroup Inc. shares on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage decline in 18 months after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest

2

Sony unveils PDA with next-generation organic EL displayTOKYO - Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc said Tuesday it will begin selling a personal digital assistant Sept 25 equipped with an organic electroluminescent display, a next-generation monitor.

3

Indonesia on alert after warnings of terrorist attack (AFP)AFP - Indonesia was on high alert after British and Australian warnings of a terrorist attack before Christmas amid fears that Islamic militants wanted for the Bali bombings are poised to strike again.

0

African union seeks up to 5000 troops for DarfurUNITED NATIONS: The African Union will determine in early October whether it can mobilise a force of 3000 to 5000 to help stop atrocities in Sudan #39;s Darfur region, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said today.

0

Russia Mourns Hostage Deaths, Putin Criticized (Reuters)Reuters - Russia on Monday mourned the\deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage\drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir\Putin and his security forces handled the crisis.

0

Old age a 'burden' to employersOld age is ""an illness for which there is no cure"" for many employers, according to new research.

2

China launches satelliteFLEDGLING space power China today launched a satellite from a remote desert region for a short-term scientific mission, state media reported.

3

Microsoft desktop search tool launchedMicrosoft Corp launched the beta version of its new MSN Toolbar Suite on Monday, with what it calls is #39;breakthrough desktop search functionality #39; that will help users quickly find virtually any type of document, media file or e-mail message on their

3

Explosions Kill at Least 13 in Gaza CityGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israeli helicopters attacked a Hamas training field in Gaza early Tuesday, killing at least 13 Palestinians and wounding 25, officials from both sides said. It was Israel's deadliest strike in the area in four months...

0

Novelty mice chase after kidsLogitech releases computer mice in ladybug and football models that are sized for smaller hands.

3

Intel discloses WiMAX plansUnderlining its WiMAX ambitions, world number one chipmaker Intel has disclosed technical details of its upcoming wireless broadband chip.

3

NASA #39;s speedster scramjet noses near Mach 10NASA #39;s X-43A unmanned experimental research jet nosed its way into the record books again on Tuesday as it flew close to Mach 10.

3

Corning goes ahead with capacity upgradeCorning Inc, the world #39;s largest maker of glass substrates used in liquid-crystal displays (LCDs), said yesterday that it would go ahead with its capacity expansion as planned, adding that decisions

2

CIOs Still Slow In IT HiringA new survey indicates that CIOs are only hiring for positions that address long-term needs. By TechWeb News. Chief information officers in the US continue to take a cautious approach to increasing IT staff

3

Northeastern ConferenceBEVERLY Coach: Dan Bauer (second year). Last year's record: 4-7. Returning starters (7): Nate Boynton, OT/DT, 6-3, 290, Sr.; Armando Cuko, kicker/punter, 5-11, 180, Sr.; Justin Fisher, OL/DL, 5-9, 230, Sr.; Dan Abate, WR/DB, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Travis Anderson, WR/DB, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Chris Kruczynski, OL/DL, 6-1, 240, Sr.; Jason Comeau, C/DL, 6-0, 215, Sr. Returning lettermen: Nick Abraham, RB/LB, ...

1

Lethargy helps #39;Cats #39; historic win, 91-89The Pistons ended up on the wrong side of history Tuesday night at the Charlotte Coliseum. They became the first defending NBA champion to lose to an expansion team since

1

Nearly 60 percent office computers have been infected by Internet bug (AFP)AFP - Nearly 60 percent of computer networks in Chinese offices, including those in the national defence department and the government, have been hit by Internet viruses or attacks, reported state media.

3

Vodafone launches 3G serviceVodafone have launched the long-awaited third generation, 3G, mobile phone service that offers video calls and music downloads. The use of 3G technology promises faster data rates for mobile users that will

2

Iran Suspends Uranium EnrichmentIran has suspended uranium enrichment and all related activities, state-run radio reported Monday, honoring an agreement with Europe designed to head off possible U.N. sanctions.

0

Review: Microsoft's OneNote Organizes DataConsider the New World of Information - stuff that, unlike the paper days of the past, doesn't always physically exist. You've got notes, scrawlings and snippets, Web graphics, photos and sounds. Stuff needs to be cut, pasted, highlighted, annotated, crossed out, dragged away. And, as Ross Perot used to say (or maybe it was Dana Carvey impersonating him), don't forget the graphs and charts.

3

DaimlerChrysler Plans to Transfer Jobs (AP)AP - DaimlerChrysler AG said Tuesday that it plans to transfer jobs from its automaking plant in Bremen, but said it was not a signal of layoffs to come.

0

Intelligence everywhereIf Y2K is remembered for getting companies to buy new hardware and upgrade old software, the latest driver of change, Sarbanes-Oxley, will be remembered for democratizing information and making accountability a companywide responsibility. Its reporting requirements make it mandatory that businesses hold everyone's feet to the fire.

2

Cyber crime #39;s worth? 215 million dollars!The US Justice Department #39;s crackdown on cyber crime has brought to light illegal activities, including credit-card fraud, to the tune of over US \$215 million and resulted in dozens of arrests, a senior official said in Washington.

3

No. 6 Okla. St. Beats Sam Houston St. (AP)AP - Joey Graham scored 25 points, John Lucas III added 17 and No. 6 Oklahoma State recovered from another subpar first half to beat Sam Houston State 73-57 on Saturday night.

1

Lomu coming back to full healthIt was a tragic sight. Jonah Lomu, once the man who struck fear into rugby defenders, shuffling to the stage with the aid of his wife.

1

Nazi holiday camp sold at auctionA section of a 4.5km-long hotel complex built by the Nazis as a holiday camp is sold at auction.

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The Changing Face Of Campus TechSeaDour writes quot;CNET News has an interesting perspective on the changing face of technology on campus. These days, students are showing more interest in the tech perks that campuses have to offer, and universities are taking notice.

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Musharraf and Singh meet FridayISLAMABAD, Pakistan The eagerly awaited first meeting between President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India will be held Friday in New York, a Pakistani official said Monday.

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Crew Blasts Off for Space StationA Russian rocket carrying two cosmonauts and one US astronaut launched successfully Thursday on a mission to the International Space Station.

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The UAE names new energy ministerThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Mohammed bin Al Dhaen Al Hamili oil minister, succeeding Obeid bin Saif Al Nasseri in a cabinet reshuffle approved by Supreme Council

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Marine Wives RallyA group of Marine wives are running for the family of a Marine Corps officer who was killed in Iraq.

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A look backDefense and special teams keep Tampa Bay in it until an interception leads to the winning field goal. By RICK STROUD, Times Staff Writer.

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Automated phishing on the rise, experts sayFraudsters are achieving higher levels of automation for phishing scams, using software tools and botnets to increase the reach of their work, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group.

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Viewpoint Search Tool and Avon Team to Battle Breast CancerViewpoint Search Tool and Avon Team to Battle Breast Cancer\\Graphical search engine toolbar Viewpoint is working with the Avon Foundation to create and distribute a custom search toolbar that promotes the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade. The program will give the Foundation access to a new source of funding as ...

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We Love Them. We Hate Them. We Take Them.The relationships we all have with those little pieces of matter, our pills, are becoming ridiculously tangled.

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UK's Branson to Launch Space Tourism in 2007 (Reuters)Reuters - Richard Branson, Britain's best-known\entrepreneur and part-time daredevil, plans to launch the\world's first passenger service to space in 2007, offering\zero-gravity flights for #36;198,600.

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Oil Prices Drive Concerns for Airlines LONDON (Reuters) - European airlines hoping for a 2005 industry recovery face new hurdles as record high oil prices threaten to drive up costs and fuel surcharges for passengers, officials said.

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Rival Targets Apple's ITunes CustomersFor more than a year, Apple Computers Inc. enjoyed singular success selling songs exclusively to users of its iPod portable music player. Now, it's got rival RealNetworks Inc. trying to lure iTunes customers away.

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\$12.5m grant offers teachers a science primerIn a third-floor classroom at Charlestown High School, where models of human and animal skulls perch on a shelf near creature-filled specimen jars, teacher Allyson

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EU competition chief charges into the frayBRUSSELS Neelie Kroes came out swinging Thursday in her first public appearance as Europe #39;s new competition commissioner, blocking a merger in the energy industry and slapping fines on three chemical companies for running a cartel.

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Cowboys head to LambeauBoth teams have considerable ground to gain if they want to even think about making the playoffs. Dallas (2-3) is coming off a heart-wrenching loss to Pittsburgh while Green Bay (2-4) hasn #39;t won at home this season.

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Court Upholds Patent Ruling Against Maker of BlackBerryA United States appeals court upheld a finding of patent infringement against Research In Motion Ltd. yesterday, but struck down part of the ruling and sent it back to a lower court for further proceedings.

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Bangladesh won #39;t rule out foreign hand in blastDhaka -- Bangladesh has not ruled out foreign involvement in a grenade attack on an opposition rally last week that killed 19 people and wounded more than 150.

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Israeli Troops Kill Two Palestinians in New Violence NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians on Tuesday in separate incidents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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Oil Sets Record as New Violence Flares in Iraq LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices struck a fresh record on Thursday, spurred higher by renewed violence in Iraq and fresh evidence that strong demand growth in China and India has not been slowed yet by higher energy costs.

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Sainz To Miss Rally AustraliaCarlos Sainz and co-driver Marc Marti have pulled out of this weekend #39;s Rally Australia, the final event in the World Rally Championship - and what was intended to be Carlos #39;s last WRC drive before he retires.

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Wi-Fi Successor Called High-Speed Hype, for Now (Reuters)Reuters - At virtually every turn, Intel\Corp. executives are heaping praise on an emerging long-range\wireless technology known as WiMAX, which can blanket entire\cities with high-speed Internet access.

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End to N. Korean crisis sought BEIJING -- China renewed a diplomatic push to try to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis with top-level visits yesterday Pyongyang and Seoul.

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Trend Micro offers cellphone, PDA securityCUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 7 - Trend Micro has announced the availability of Trend Micro Mobile Security, providing antivirus and anti-spam protection for SMS messaging customers using data-centric mobile phones and PDAs.

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SBC Gives Microsoft \$400 Mln Internet TV Deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SBC Communications <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=SBC.N qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">SBC.N</A> will pay Microsoft Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=MSFT.O qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">MSFT.O</A> at least \$400 million over 10 years for technology to help SBC sell video services over its upgraded broadband lines, the companies said Wednesday.

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Overture Shifting To Default Broad MatchWithin the next few weeks, Overture will make a major switch to matching terms on a broad basis, rather than the traditional exact match default it has followed since the company's launch.

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New contract guarantees Tedford \$1.5MThe bad news of Sunday at California will turn into good news Monday when the university announces that Golden Bear coach Jeff Tedford has agreed to a new five-year contract, a Pacific-10 Conference source said.

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Mellberg made to eat his wordsIT IS A TRUTH UNIVERSALLY acknowledged that Jane Austen was probably not an Aston Villa fan, but she summed up the angst of the clubs supporters when she wrote: One has no great hopes from Birmingham.

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Yukos lawyers to argue case for US bankruptcy filingWASHINGTON (AFP) - Lawyers for the Russian oil giant Yukos made their first appearance in a US court, as the company made a last-ditch effort to avert a weekend auction of its major asset.

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Too Good to Be True? Red Sox Halfway Home (AP)AP - Pedro Martinez on the mound. A confident, yappy bunch. A 2-0 lead, halfway to the World Series championship. Could it really be this easy for the Boston Red Sox?

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RIM's BlackBerry Subscribers Top 2 Mln TORONTO (Reuters) - The BlackBerry wireless e-mail device is now being used by a record two million subscribers, less than a year after it topped the one million market, Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=RIM.TO qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">RIM.TO</A> said on Wednesday.

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Recchi Signs Conditional Deal to Play in Finland PITTSBURGH (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mark Recchi has signed a contract to play with TPS Turku of the Finnish Elite League if the NHL season is canceled.

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AT T boosts 2004 job cuts to 20 percentAT T Corp. will cut more than 20 percent of its workforce this year, ratcheting up its planned layoffs from a previously estimated target of 8 percent, the long-distance telecommunications carrier announced Thursday.

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Earnings Not So Sweet for Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. on Thursday said its quarterly profit tumbled by more than half and slashed its sales growth outlook for the rest of the year, wiping 17 percent off the value of its stock.

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Owen strike hands Madrid victoryMichael Owen scores his first goal for Real Madrid, plus a round of Tuesday's Champions League games.

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Oil Extends Rally on Heating Worries (Reuters)Reuters - Oil prices continued to rally on\Monday, clawing back more of this months' losses on heightened\concerns over low global winter fuel supplies.

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Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its free Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.

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MacCentral week in reviewApple opens its first European Apple Store on Saturday, on Regent Street in London #39;s West End. In a special press tour of the store earlier this week, Apple #39;s vice president of retail Ron

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Tiger Wins Own TournamentTiger Woods closed with a 5-under 66 to forge a two-stroke victory over Padraig Harrington of Ireland in the Target World Challenge.

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Tiger Woods sues yacht builder over use of his nameFORT LAUDERDALE -- Tiger Woods is taking a swing at the builder of his luxury yacht Privacy, #39; #39; accusing the shipyard in a lawsuit of using his name and photograph for financial gain without permission.

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A #39;s stretch AL West leadIf anyone wasn #39;t quite sure whether 22-year-old A #39;s righty Rich Harden is ready for prime time, they got their answer on Friday night.

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No deadline for Iran investigation: IAEAVIENNA: United Nations (UN) nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Monday that there was no deadline for ending an investigation into Irans nuclear programme, even though Iran said it expects the investigation to wrap up in November.

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Secure Iraqi borders endorsed; concern on US troopsSHARM EL SHEIK, Egypt -- In the first regional conference on Iraq since the US-led invasion, 20 countries that had been sharply divided over the Iraq war agreed yesterday on several broad steps that would move the country toward a more secure future.

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IOC tells Beijing not to complete Olympic venues too lateThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said 2008 Games host Beijing should take care not to complete its venues too late, two months after it advised the city not to finish them too early.

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German car sector faces autumn of discontentFRANKFURT : Labour conflict looks set to boil over in the German automobile sector in the coming weeks as car makers such as Volkswagen and Opel seek to impose rigorous belt-tightening measures as an answer to chronically weak demand.

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Move produces mixed emotionsIt was 3:45 pm ET on Wednesday afternoon when Expos president Tony Tavares held a team meeting to inform the players that the Expos franchise would be relocated to Washington, DC, starting in 2005.

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RADCLIFFE CONFIDENT OVER NEW YORK BIDPaula Radcliffe is confident she can overcome the mental scars left from her devastating Olympic performances when she makes her return to competitive racing in less than a fortnight #39;s time.

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Yen Firms Ahead of Greenspan, U.S. GDP (Reuters)Reuters - The yen firmed against the dollar on\Friday, after dipping on a surprise rise in Japan's\unemployment rate, as investors grew cautious ahead of U.S.\growth data and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief.

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Nvidia to put more force behind Intel processorsGraphics chip maker Nvidia on Friday made public plans to create a version of its nForce chipset for Intel processor PCs. That #39;s something Nvidia couldn #39;t legally do in the past, but can now, thanks to a broad patent swap with Intel.

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Swiss group 'helped 22 Brits die'A Swiss group may have helped more British people bypass the UK ban on euthanasia than previously thought.

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Multiple sclerosis drug approvedThe Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a drug for multiple sclerosis that has shown early evidence of being more effective than existing drugs.

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Google to scan books from big librariesSAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. is trying to establish an online reading room for five major libraries by scanning stacks of hard-to-find books into its widely used Internet search engine.

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Suspected Shiite bombs kill 39 Pakistani SunnisTwo bombs planted in a car and motorcycle exploded before dawn this morning at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in central Pakistan, killing at least 39 people and wounding about 100 others.

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NHL GMS HUDDLEOnly Gary Bettman knows whether he in fact will be willing to in fact negotiate a CBA that does not contain absolute cost-certainty.

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Olympics: Thorpe Beats Phelps as U.S. Suffers Gold Gap ATHENS (Reuters) - Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe beat arch-rival Michael Phelps in the men's 200-meter freestyle on Monday as the United States trailed China, Australia and Japan in the medals table on day three of the Olympic Games.

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British charge 8 tied to terror conspiracyLONDON -- The British police yesterday charged eight men with conspiracy to murder and violations of the Terrorism Act after finding that two of them possessed surveillance information on the financial centers in Washington, New York ...

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Jordan pledges help to release Japanese hostage in IraqJordan #39;s King Abdullah II on Thursday pledged efforts to help release the Japanese hostage in Iraq as soon as possible, Jordanian TV reported.

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Likely many of this rank could soon be filingThe championship euphoria has hardly abated. However it's never too early to start thinking about free agency. Not so much who's coming, but which Red Sox may not be around to bask in the Fenway love when the 2004 World Series flag is raised in April.

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