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Microsoft, Others Launch Anti-Spam LawsuitsAOL has filed two lawsuits, while EarthLink and Yahoo! each filed a single lawsuit. The three Microsoft lawsuits allege that defendants spoofed the domains of all four ISPs and used open proxies to route the emails.	3
Derek makes Tigers topple like dominoes: Red-hot Sox continue <b>...</b>At times like this, it is important to remember a simple truth: No matter how much they have improved, no matter how much promise they may show at times, there is something they have yet to escape.	1
Chirac vows 'true partnership' with Libya (AFP)AFP - French President Jacques Chirac, who vowed to forge a ""true partnership"" with Libya, wrapped up the latest top-level Western visit to Tripoli as it returns from years in the diplomatic wilderness.	0
Maurice Wilkins, DNA Pioneer, Dies at 88Maurice Wilkins, 88, a Nobel Prize winner whose role in discovering the double helix structure of DNA has been overshadowed by more-celebrated colleagues for the past half-century, died Oct. 5 in a London hospital.	3
Holiday crackdown on unsafe drivers getting early startAlcohol-related auto accidents increase sharply during the holidays compared with other times in December, a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association shows.	2
Apple Plans EU Expansion of iTunes Next Month BERLIN (Reuters) - Apple Computer is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi-country European launch in October, the services chief architect said on Wednesday.	3
Active Duty Military Attending the RNCA recent report filed by the Associated Press contained a startling bit of information: About 15 percent of the 4,800-plus delegates and alternates to the convention in New York are veterans, organizers said Monday. An additional 3 percent are active military personnel. This report was displayed prominently on the Republican National Committee's website, and lauded gleefully by the fine folks at Free Republic, among others As it turns out though, it's actually not such a good thing to have active-duty military anywhere near a political convention - if you value your democracy. In fact, up until just a few days before the convention, it was quite illegal for active-duty military even to attend. And yet, there it was in black and white. Active duty military members were not only attending, but participating as delegates in the RNC. How could this happen?	3
US war planes batter Iraqi badlands amid fears of full-scale <b>...</b>NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq, Nov 6 (AFP) - US war planes struck suspected rebel targets in Iraq #39;s flashpoint cities of Fallujah and Ramadi over 24 hours, the military said Saturday, as the threat of all-out action loomed.	0
Microsoft exec takes aim at open sourceNew platform chief, Ashim Pal, says software giant has been on the defensive against Linux and other rivals.	3
Genetic Analysis Could Reveal Origin Of IvoryScientists led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington collected manure samples in areas inhabited by African elephants. The geneticists isolated DNA from the manure and transferred it into the database.	3
Cherrad Banned by FIFA for Ref Insult (AP)AP - FIFA banned Algeria's Abdelmalek Cherrad on Tuesday for four matches for insulting a referee during an African World Cup qualifying match against Gabon.	1
FCC Appeals Cable Broadband DecisionThe Supreme Court is expected to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that ruled cable modem services should be regulated as a telecommunications service.	3
Lehman Near Deal on Enron Lawsuit-Source (Reuters)Reuters - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. \has tentatively agreed to pay #36;222.5 million to settle an\investor lawsuit over its role as an underwriter for Enron\Corp., a person familiar with the situation said on Thursday.	2
Lucent Post 1st Profitable Year Since 2000Telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc., rebounding from multibillion dollar losses, reported a larger profit for its fourth fiscal quarter and recorded its first profitable year since 2000.	3
D.C. Councilmen, Residents Protest Baseball Plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Citizens' groups, residents and some Washington, D.C., councilmen on Tuesday protested Mayor Anthony Williams' proposed \$440 million baseball stadium plan, calling it a ""giveaway"" to Major League Baseball.	1
Oracle Sets Its Sights on Small BizSoftware giant unveils apps for companies with limited IT resources.	3
Help is on the wayFormer English Premier League rivals Steve Howey and Joe-Max Moore are expected to be available for the Revolution's regular-season stretch run.	1
Islamic School Set Ablaze in Netherlands (AP)AP - Suspected arsonists set an Islamic elementary school on fire Tuesday amid a string of attacks following the killing of a Dutch filmmaker by an alleged Islamic extremist.	0
Iran may halt snap nuclear inspection if parliament approves <b>...</b>Iran said on Sunday that it might halt snap UN inspections on its nuclear sites if its parliament approved it, the official IRNA news agency reported.	0
North Korea Urges Refugees to Return to 'Warm Home' SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea appealed to refugees who have sought asylum in the South to return to the impoverished state, avoiding for once labeling them ""human scum"" and saying a warm home awaits them.	0
US apparel retailers Aug. sales better than fearedUS clothing retailers like Gap Inc. (GPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Thursday posted	2
Kohl #39;s 3Q Profit Up 19 Percent to \$143.8MDepartment store operator Kohl #39;s Corp. said Thursday that its profit grew 19 percent in the fiscal third quarter as new stores boosted revenue.	2
China to fire HaanArie Haan will be sacked as China national coach following the nation #39;s early exit from the 2006 Asian World Cup qualifiers according to Chinese officials.	1
Burst.com says Microsoft destroyed evidenceIn court documents made public this week, Burst.com accused Microsoft managers of telling employees in 2000 to destroy evidence contained in old e-mails.	3
Smithfield #39;s profit more than doublesSMITHFIELD Pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc. said yesterday that net income in the first quarter more than doubled as improved profitability in hog production and strong results in pork offset lower beef earnings.	2
LSU #39;s Saban meets with Miami DolphinsLSU football coach Nick Saban met with representatives of the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday night to discuss their head coaching job. In a statement today, Saban said he and the Dolphins had a quot;preliminary quot; discussion and no decision was made.	1
Election Drives Online TrafficThe run-up to November's presidential election has benefited websites, bringing increased numbers of visitors. Now, the trick is to maintain that traffic surge. By Daniel Terdiman.	3
Phelps to Take on Thorpe in Busy NightATHENS, Greece - Michael Phelps, still smarting after America's upset loss to South Africa in the 400 freestyle relay, returned to the pool Monday and qualified fastest for the Olympic 200-meter butterfly. Phelps' quest to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games was dashed with the Americans' bronze medal in the relay Sunday night...	0
Gilmore fuels the JetsIn East Boston, there are a few important games, but none can compare to town bragging rights that the East Boston-Savio Prep game brings. Kevin Gilmore, an Eastie native, will be getting more than his fair share of praise at Santarpio's Pizza, after scoring four touchdowns yesterday in the Jets' 48-20 victory over Savio Prep (2-5) in nonleague action.	1
Insurance Probe Hits Home in D.C. RegionNew York Attorney General has subpoened major players in the Washington area insurance market as part of an investigation into steering and bid-rigging.	2
Official: Fear Factor Adding to Oil PriceSaudi Arabia #39;s oil minister Ali Naimi said Monday that the quot;fear factor quot; over supplies has added \$10 to \$15 a barrel to the price of oil and reiterated that his country is working toward lifting its sustainable oil production capacity.	2
Things better without Conway?PeopleSoft Inc., in the midst of fighting a takeover bid from Oracle Corp., is quot;in better shape quot; because of the departures of Chief Executive Craig Conway and a senior technology official, a director testified.	2
Update 1: Air Berlin to Buy Up to 110 Airbus JetsGerman budget airline Air Berlin and its Austrian partner NIKI are buying up to 110 new jets from Airbus, which the European aircraft maker will start delivering next year.	2
Iceland's Baugur bids for UK firmShares in discount retailer Big Food Group rise more than 11 as the owner of the Iceland frozen food chain reveals it is in bid talks.	2
Japan to Continue Demand That US Apply Its Cattle StandardsJapan #39;s farm minister, Yoshiyuki Kamei, said his nation will continue to demand that the US apply the same standards of testing cattle for mad cow disease that Japan does.	0
Speed backs Hughes #39; next moveWALES captain Gary Speed today insisted Mark Hughes will join Blackburn with the blessing of the players - if his move to the Premiership is rubber-stamped.	1
US Airways: Workers should not count on pensionUS Airways lawyers told a federal bankruptcy judge here Thursday that the carrier can #39;t afford to maintain its current pension plans.	2
Ironman Winner Admits Using Banned DrugFRANKFURT, Germany Nov 11, 2004 - Nina Kraft admitted taking the performance-enhancing drug EPO in the weeks leading up to her victory in the Hawaii Ironman competition, and faces a two-year ban.	1
Fable falls short of legendRole-playing-game Fable fails to live up to hype that it would re-define the video game genre.	3
Japan's mobile operators target elderly (FT.com)FT.com - Mobile phones have become a must-have item for every high-powered Japanese businessman, multi-tasking mum and self-respecting teenager. Even schoolchildren often carry a mobile phone to call home on their way back from late-night cram school.	3
Latest Merger Would Recast Cellular's Face Once AgainSprint and Nextel Communications formally announced a merger that will create a formidable No. 3 carrier with 35.4 million subscribers.	2
Colombia Eyes Banks in Drug Money Hunt BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia will require banks and money changers to report all international transfers of more than \$200 starting next year to help combat drug money laundering and ""narco terrorists"" and control the strength of the peso.	2
Industrial Output Growth Nearly StallsUS industrial output growth nearly stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities nearly swamped a strong performance at factories, a report from the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday.	2
Cleveland Pitcher Denney Shot on Team BusMINNEAPOLIS - Cleveland Indians pitcher Kyle Denney shrugged off being hit in the leg by a bullet, and said Thursday he was grateful he may have been protected by white cheerleaders boots he was wearing as part of a hazing ritual.	1
Genetically altered grass spreads like wildfireNew York -- A new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through biotechnology.	2
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza offensiveThe United States has vetoed Tuesday an Arab-backed resolution at the UN Security Council that demands an immediate end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza strip that have claimed the lives of at least 80 Palestinians during the past seven days.	0
Oil Hits New Highs, China Growth Supports NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rallied to a record high above \$55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's number two user.	2
Defense can learn from poor 1st halfCHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Here it was, just moments after Purdue #39;s skittish, too-close-for-comfort 38-30 victory over Illinois, and coach Joe Tiller and defensive coordinator Brock Spack were standing outside the visitor #39;s locker room and smiling.	1
Caution Dampens Spirit at Cannes Tech Conference CANNES, France (Reuters) - Concerns about soaring oil prices and terrorism have injected fresh caution into global markets over the last six months, executives and investors said at a technology conference in Cannes.	3
Confidence holds before electionNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Consumer confidence is at a standstill one week before the presidential election, unchanged from last week and hovering near its all-time average, according to a poll released Tuesday.	2
Open-Hewitt hits top gear, Mauresmo storms onFormer champion Lleyton Hewitt bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another step towards a second US Open title with a second-round victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday.	1
USC pitches shutoutthe second-longest active winning streak among Division 1-A schools behind Boise State's 13. Matt Leinart completed 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns without being intercepted, leaving the game for good late in the third quarter. He has passed for two or more TDs in 14 straight games. The Rams (0-2) hadn't been blanked since losing to ...	1
New Google Stock Supply in 2005 Threatens RallyA flood of Google Inc. shares that could dwarf the size of the Internet search company #39;s initial public offering will become free to trade in the next few months	2
Pistons burn CavaliersRichard Hamilton scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons held the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 6-point third quarter and almost held LeBron James scoreless in the second half in an 81-69 win last night in Auburn Hills, Mich.	1
MCI to Take \$3.5 Billion Charge in 3rd QuarterMCI Inc. reported Monday that it will take a \$3.5 billion non-cash charge in the third quarter to reflect the severe downturn in its consumer long-distance telephone business.\<BR><FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2""\ color=""#666666""><B>-The Washington Post</B></FONT>	3
Germany uneasy on nuclear plans after Iran talksGermany came away from a meeting with Iran on even more concerned about Tehran #39;s nuclear ambitions than before the talks, diplomatic sources said.	0
UN Calls on Iran to Freeze Nuke Enrichment Plans VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons.	0
Good Samaritans Aiding Hurricane VictimsPUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Hundreds of local residents and some from across the nation have turned out to provide a vast array of free aid since Hurricane Charley ravaged the area on Aug...	0
Lunar Robotic Village, Moon Base Gains International Support (SPACE.com)SPACE.com - As Moon exploration \looms larger among nbsp;the growing community of scientists and engineers from Europe, India, China, \Japan, and nbsp;the United States, a robotic lunar village is gaining support, leading to \a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2024.	3
UPDATE 3-Viacom posts loss on charges; sets \$8 bln buybackViacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges from spinning off the Blockbuster Inc.	2
Dollar Holds Near Lows (Reuters)Reuters - The dollar stayed in striking distance of\record lows against the euro and a 12-year low versus sterling\on Monday in the wake of disappointing U.S. jobs data.	2
Studios choose sides in format battle to succeed DVDsThree top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs.	2
Pakistan arrests 'important' Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative (AFP)AFP - Pakistani security forces arrested an Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative in the northwestern city of Peshawar bordering Afghanistan, a security official said.	0
Sun Shines Light on Music HistoryThe roots of rock 'n' roll -- and even the bloodline of geekdom and the home electronics explosion -- can be traced to a little room in Memphis, Tennessee. Michelle Delio reveals the secrets of Sun Studio's signature sounds.	3
Two die in Colombo concert blastTwo people are killed and many injured in an explosion at a concert by an Indian star Shahrukh Khan in Sri Lanka.	0
Calif. retirement fund tenders PeopleSoft sharesCalpers joins group of big PeopleSoft investors backing a \$9.2 billion Oracle buyout.	3
Watson doesn #39;t want to be DC team #39;s GMBob Watson does not want to be the Washington baseball team #39;s interim general manager, despite the efforts of Major League Baseball officials to convince him to take the job.	1
Flintoff puts England in commandAndrew Flintoff added another chapter to his growing reputation as the world #39;s best all-rounder as England posted a challenging 251 for 7 against Sri Lanka in the crucial Group D league match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Southampton on Saturday.	1
Wal-Mart to Open, Expand Up to 295 Stores (AP)AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open or expand 40 to 45 discount stores and 240 to 250 Supercenters in the United States next year as the world's largest retailer continues an aggressive expansion plan.	2
Google Security Holes SurfaceCompany patches one search engine security flaw and is notified of another.	3
Multiplex secures Ronin bidMULTIPLEX Group has seen off a late challenge to its takeover of Ronin Property Group, yesterday securing a crucial stake that all but guarantees a successful bid and a re-rating of the developer #39;s shares.	2
Carbon to Blame for Pollution Heart Damage -Study (Reuters)Reuters - Air pollution clearly causes\immediate damage to the heart, including heart attacks, but its\short-term effects on asthma and other respiratory symptoms are\harder to document, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.	3
Spain: Valencia crush Deportivo at RiazorA CORUA, Sep 22 (SW) - Valencia CF have confirmed their title aspirations by crushing Deportivo la Corua 1-5 at Riazor stadium, while Levante surprised Atletico de Madrid, winning 2-1.	1
Sky Captain Barely Stays AloftThe first film to be shot entirely against a blue screen boasts a striking visual style and deft references to adventure classics. But ultimately it's a bland tale. Jason Silverman reviews Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.	3
Indonesians Vote to Oust MegawatiIndonesian voters ousted incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in a run-off election for president Monday, awarding her former chief security minister a landslide victory, according to a projection by a local research institute.	0
Intel's dual-core Xeon due in 2006A competing chip from rival Advanced Micro Devices will likely arrive several months earlier.	3
Calif. Lawmakers Vote to Switch Primary (AP)AP - Lawmakers have agreed to return California's primary to its traditional date of June, ending the state's eight-year experiment with a March primary.	0
Iran Insists on Keeping Some Centrifuges (AP)AP - Iran insisted Thursday it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union committing it to freeze all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons-grade uranium #151; a move that diplomats said threatened to scuttle the deal.	0
City lawyer still reviewing facts of Anthony drug caseThe city #39;s attorney said Friday he hasn #39;t decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player #39;s said the drugs found in Anthony #39;s backpack belonged to him.	1
U.S. Beats Australia, 5-0Lisa Fernandez pitches a three-hitter Sunday and as the Americans roll to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game.	1
Arctic Warming Threatens WildlifeThe fate of many key Arctic species could be determined by the thinning of sea ice, according to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.	3
Don #39;t blame Manuel, yetYou walk around feeling like your team is messing this up, that they #39;re doing it wrong, that the Phillies are doomed to unending futility - even when they do something right.	1
Can IT fuel clean energy technologies?With crude hovering near \$50 a barrel, Nicholas Parker heads a VC group seeking out investments in ""clean"" technologies.	3
Cowboys rally past MissouriCOLUMBIA, Mo. -- Jason Ricks kicked a 28-yard field goal with 55 seconds left and No. 22 Oklahoma State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Missouri, 20-17, yesterday.	1
Survey: IT Job Growth on Slow TrackThe Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) survey says that the high-tech job market showed a modest 2 percent increase in the first quarter of 2004, but that the market is expected to shrink over the rest of the year.	3
Bank units here; jobs scatteredBank of America's four units still headquartered in Boston actually are scattered throughout the country, executives said, one more sign that the jobs and influence the city expected from the bank's \$48 billion merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp. have not yet materialized.	2
The Jets #39; Extra Attention to Tackling Is Paying OffJets linebacker Eric Barton was sweating profusely as he trudged off the practice field Friday. Do not confuse a bye week with an off week for the Jets, who get back	1
No. 1 Southern Cal Clocks Arizona 49-9 (AP)AP - LenDale White is often overshadowed by electrifying teammate Reggie Bush. He wasn't Saturday night. While Bush was held in check, White ran for 118 yards on 16 carries and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Southern California to a 49-9 victory over outmanned Arizona.	1
Mylan Explains Trading SurgeThat #39;s what Mylan Laboratories (MYL :Nasdaq - news - research) sort of did Friday in addressing a surge in trading volume Thursday.	2
European Stocks Ease LONDON (Reuters) - European shares eased from fresh 2-1/2 year highs on Friday after drugmaker AstraZeneca said clinical studies found its Iressa lung cancer drug did not help patients survive, sending its shares sliding.	2
Bomb Blasts in Northeast India Kill 10, Wound 35 (Reuters)Reuters - A series of bomb blasts killed\nine people and wounded 35 in northeastern India on Saturday in\the deadliest attack since a cease-fire with the main\separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.	0
Impact of oil price on inflation subduedThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said the impact of soaring global oil prices on domestic inflation was more muted than it had been in the 1970s.	2
Browns #39; Suggs cleared to playCleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs may be ready to play his first game of the season Sunday. Suggs, who had been expected to start at running back this season, missed the first three games because of a neck injury.	1
Iraqi PM asks for supportUnited Nations - Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Friday appealed to world leaders at the United Nations to put aside their differences over the war and help rebuild his shattered nation.	0
Stronger hiring seenNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - If finding a new job is one of your New Year #39;s resolutions, you #39;ll be happy to know the hiring prospects for the first-quarter are much brighter than a year earlier, according to a Manpower survey released Tuesday.	2
Bones Found in Purported Mob GraveyardNEW YORK - Police and federal agents found remains of two people believed to be former Mafia captains after expanding excavation work at a Queens lot reportedly used by a New York crime family, authorities said. Searchers had recovered bones and other tissue in a shoe, ribs, a partial jaw and teeth and two personal items that led investigators to believe they had the remains of Bonanno crime family captains Philip Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera, law enforcement officials familiar with the dig said Tuesday on condition of anonymity...	0
Mission Fantastic to Mars -- Part 1They made history in more ways than one. Not just because they landed two robot geologists on Mars. Not just because they provided conclusive evidence that water once flowed on the Red Planet. The JPL team that sent two rovers to Mars this year made history because they completed in 3 1/2 years what mission planners usually complete in seven.	3
First defeat tastes so sour for SounessQUESTIONS WERE ASKED ABOUT Sam Allardyces ambition when, having spent years bemoaning the lack of opportunities for British managers, he politely told Newcastle United to look elsewhere in their search for a successor to Sir Bobby Robson.	1
Elcoteq Focuses on Design to Tap Hefty Demand SALO, Finland (Reuters) - Elcoteq <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ELQAV.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ELQAV.HE</A> is targeting growth by strengthening its focus on design services to tap surging demand in the mobile handset market, Europe's top electronics manufacturing services firm said.	3
Sun Trying Something New ... Like Giving Away An Operating SystemSun Microsystems is trying a new marketing strategy ... giving away its new Solaris 10 operating system for free! quot;Hewlett Packard sells a printer at a low price and makes a lot of money on printer cartridges.	3

Microsoft, Others Launch Anti-Spam LawsuitsAOL has filed two lawsuits, while EarthLink and Yahoo! each filed a single lawsuit. The three Microsoft lawsuits allege that defendants spoofed the domains of all four ISPs and used open proxies to route the emails.

3

Derek makes Tigers topple like dominoes: Red-hot Sox continue ...At times like this, it is important to remember a simple truth: No matter how much they have improved, no matter how much promise they may show at times, there is something they have yet to escape.

1

Chirac vows 'true partnership' with Libya (AFP)AFP - French President Jacques Chirac, who vowed to forge a ""true partnership"" with Libya, wrapped up the latest top-level Western visit to Tripoli as it returns from years in the diplomatic wilderness.

0

Maurice Wilkins, DNA Pioneer, Dies at 88Maurice Wilkins, 88, a Nobel Prize winner whose role in discovering the double helix structure of DNA has been overshadowed by more-celebrated colleagues for the past half-century, died Oct. 5 in a London hospital.

3

Holiday crackdown on unsafe drivers getting early startAlcohol-related auto accidents increase sharply during the holidays compared with other times in December, a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association shows.

2

Apple Plans EU Expansion of iTunes Next Month BERLIN (Reuters) - Apple Computer is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi-country European launch in October, the services chief architect said on Wednesday.

3

Active Duty Military Attending the RNCA recent report filed by the Associated Press contained a startling bit of information: About 15 percent of the 4,800-plus delegates and alternates to the convention in New York are veterans, organizers said Monday. An additional 3 percent are active military personnel. This report was displayed prominently on the Republican National Committee's website, and lauded gleefully by the fine folks at Free Republic, among others As it turns out though, it's actually not such a good thing to have active-duty military anywhere near a political convention - if you value your democracy. In fact, up until just a few days before the convention, it was quite illegal for active-duty military even to attend. And yet, there it was in black and white. Active duty military members were not only attending, but participating as delegates in the RNC. How could this happen?

3

US war planes batter Iraqi badlands amid fears of full-scale ...NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq, Nov 6 (AFP) - US war planes struck suspected rebel targets in Iraq #39;s flashpoint cities of Fallujah and Ramadi over 24 hours, the military said Saturday, as the threat of all-out action loomed.

0

Microsoft exec takes aim at open sourceNew platform chief, Ashim Pal, says software giant has been on the defensive against Linux and other rivals.

3

Genetic Analysis Could Reveal Origin Of IvoryScientists led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington collected manure samples in areas inhabited by African elephants. The geneticists isolated DNA from the manure and transferred it into the database.

3

Cherrad Banned by FIFA for Ref Insult (AP)AP - FIFA banned Algeria's Abdelmalek Cherrad on Tuesday for four matches for insulting a referee during an African World Cup qualifying match against Gabon.

1

FCC Appeals Cable Broadband DecisionThe Supreme Court is expected to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that ruled cable modem services should be regulated as a telecommunications service.

3

Lehman Near Deal on Enron Lawsuit-Source (Reuters)Reuters - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. \has tentatively agreed to pay #36;222.5 million to settle an\investor lawsuit over its role as an underwriter for Enron\Corp., a person familiar with the situation said on Thursday.

2

Lucent Post 1st Profitable Year Since 2000Telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc., rebounding from multibillion dollar losses, reported a larger profit for its fourth fiscal quarter and recorded its first profitable year since 2000.

3

D.C. Councilmen, Residents Protest Baseball Plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Citizens' groups, residents and some Washington, D.C., councilmen on Tuesday protested Mayor Anthony Williams' proposed \$440 million baseball stadium plan, calling it a ""giveaway"" to Major League Baseball.

1

Oracle Sets Its Sights on Small BizSoftware giant unveils apps for companies with limited IT resources.

3

Help is on the wayFormer English Premier League rivals Steve Howey and Joe-Max Moore are expected to be available for the Revolution's regular-season stretch run.

1

Islamic School Set Ablaze in Netherlands (AP)AP - Suspected arsonists set an Islamic elementary school on fire Tuesday amid a string of attacks following the killing of a Dutch filmmaker by an alleged Islamic extremist.

0

Iran may halt snap nuclear inspection if parliament approves ...Iran said on Sunday that it might halt snap UN inspections on its nuclear sites if its parliament approved it, the official IRNA news agency reported.

0

North Korea Urges Refugees to Return to 'Warm Home' SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea appealed to refugees who have sought asylum in the South to return to the impoverished state, avoiding for once labeling them ""human scum"" and saying a warm home awaits them.

0

US apparel retailers Aug. sales better than fearedUS clothing retailers like Gap Inc. (GPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Thursday posted

2

Kohl #39;s 3Q Profit Up 19 Percent to \$143.8MDepartment store operator Kohl #39;s Corp. said Thursday that its profit grew 19 percent in the fiscal third quarter as new stores boosted revenue.

2

China to fire HaanArie Haan will be sacked as China national coach following the nation #39;s early exit from the 2006 Asian World Cup qualifiers according to Chinese officials.

1

Burst.com says Microsoft destroyed evidenceIn court documents made public this week, Burst.com accused Microsoft managers of telling employees in 2000 to destroy evidence contained in old e-mails.

3

Smithfield #39;s profit more than doublesSMITHFIELD Pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc. said yesterday that net income in the first quarter more than doubled as improved profitability in hog production and strong results in pork offset lower beef earnings.

2

LSU #39;s Saban meets with Miami DolphinsLSU football coach Nick Saban met with representatives of the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday night to discuss their head coaching job. In a statement today, Saban said he and the Dolphins had a quot;preliminary quot; discussion and no decision was made.

1

Election Drives Online TrafficThe run-up to November's presidential election has benefited websites, bringing increased numbers of visitors. Now, the trick is to maintain that traffic surge. By Daniel Terdiman.

3

Phelps to Take on Thorpe in Busy NightATHENS, Greece - Michael Phelps, still smarting after America's upset loss to South Africa in the 400 freestyle relay, returned to the pool Monday and qualified fastest for the Olympic 200-meter butterfly. Phelps' quest to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games was dashed with the Americans' bronze medal in the relay Sunday night...

0

Gilmore fuels the JetsIn East Boston, there are a few important games, but none can compare to town bragging rights that the East Boston-Savio Prep game brings. Kevin Gilmore, an Eastie native, will be getting more than his fair share of praise at Santarpio's Pizza, after scoring four touchdowns yesterday in the Jets' 48-20 victory over Savio Prep (2-5) in nonleague action.

1

Insurance Probe Hits Home in D.C. RegionNew York Attorney General has subpoened major players in the Washington area insurance market as part of an investigation into steering and bid-rigging.

2

Official: Fear Factor Adding to Oil PriceSaudi Arabia #39;s oil minister Ali Naimi said Monday that the quot;fear factor quot; over supplies has added \$10 to \$15 a barrel to the price of oil and reiterated that his country is working toward lifting its sustainable oil production capacity.

2

Things better without Conway?PeopleSoft Inc., in the midst of fighting a takeover bid from Oracle Corp., is quot;in better shape quot; because of the departures of Chief Executive Craig Conway and a senior technology official, a director testified.

2

Update 1: Air Berlin to Buy Up to 110 Airbus JetsGerman budget airline Air Berlin and its Austrian partner NIKI are buying up to 110 new jets from Airbus, which the European aircraft maker will start delivering next year.

2

Iceland's Baugur bids for UK firmShares in discount retailer Big Food Group rise more than 11 as the owner of the Iceland frozen food chain reveals it is in bid talks.

2

Japan to Continue Demand That US Apply Its Cattle StandardsJapan #39;s farm minister, Yoshiyuki Kamei, said his nation will continue to demand that the US apply the same standards of testing cattle for mad cow disease that Japan does.

0

Speed backs Hughes #39; next moveWALES captain Gary Speed today insisted Mark Hughes will join Blackburn with the blessing of the players - if his move to the Premiership is rubber-stamped.

1

US Airways: Workers should not count on pensionUS Airways lawyers told a federal bankruptcy judge here Thursday that the carrier can #39;t afford to maintain its current pension plans.

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Ironman Winner Admits Using Banned DrugFRANKFURT, Germany Nov 11, 2004 - Nina Kraft admitted taking the performance-enhancing drug EPO in the weeks leading up to her victory in the Hawaii Ironman competition, and faces a two-year ban.

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Fable falls short of legendRole-playing-game Fable fails to live up to hype that it would re-define the video game genre.

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Japan's mobile operators target elderly (FT.com)FT.com - Mobile phones have become a must-have item for every high-powered Japanese businessman, multi-tasking mum and self-respecting teenager. Even schoolchildren often carry a mobile phone to call home on their way back from late-night cram school.

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Latest Merger Would Recast Cellular's Face Once AgainSprint and Nextel Communications formally announced a merger that will create a formidable No. 3 carrier with 35.4 million subscribers.

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Colombia Eyes Banks in Drug Money Hunt BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia will require banks and money changers to report all international transfers of more than \$200 starting next year to help combat drug money laundering and ""narco terrorists"" and control the strength of the peso.

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Industrial Output Growth Nearly StallsUS industrial output growth nearly stalled last month as production cuts at mines and utilities nearly swamped a strong performance at factories, a report from the Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday.

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Cleveland Pitcher Denney Shot on Team BusMINNEAPOLIS - Cleveland Indians pitcher Kyle Denney shrugged off being hit in the leg by a bullet, and said Thursday he was grateful he may have been protected by white cheerleaders boots he was wearing as part of a hazing ritual.

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Genetically altered grass spreads like wildfireNew York -- A new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through biotechnology.

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza offensiveThe United States has vetoed Tuesday an Arab-backed resolution at the UN Security Council that demands an immediate end to Israeli military operations in the Gaza strip that have claimed the lives of at least 80 Palestinians during the past seven days.

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Oil Hits New Highs, China Growth Supports NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rallied to a record high above \$55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel supply crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's number two user.

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Defense can learn from poor 1st halfCHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Here it was, just moments after Purdue #39;s skittish, too-close-for-comfort 38-30 victory over Illinois, and coach Joe Tiller and defensive coordinator Brock Spack were standing outside the visitor #39;s locker room and smiling.

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Caution Dampens Spirit at Cannes Tech Conference CANNES, France (Reuters) - Concerns about soaring oil prices and terrorism have injected fresh caution into global markets over the last six months, executives and investors said at a technology conference in Cannes.

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Confidence holds before electionNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Consumer confidence is at a standstill one week before the presidential election, unchanged from last week and hovering near its all-time average, according to a poll released Tuesday.

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Open-Hewitt hits top gear, Mauresmo storms onFormer champion Lleyton Hewitt bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another step towards a second US Open title with a second-round victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday.

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USC pitches shutoutthe second-longest active winning streak among Division 1-A schools behind Boise State's 13. Matt Leinart completed 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns without being intercepted, leaving the game for good late in the third quarter. He has passed for two or more TDs in 14 straight games. The Rams (0-2) hadn't been blanked since losing to ...

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New Google Stock Supply in 2005 Threatens RallyA flood of Google Inc. shares that could dwarf the size of the Internet search company #39;s initial public offering will become free to trade in the next few months

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Pistons burn CavaliersRichard Hamilton scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons held the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 6-point third quarter and almost held LeBron James scoreless in the second half in an 81-69 win last night in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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MCI to Take \$3.5 Billion Charge in 3rd QuarterMCI Inc. reported Monday that it will take a \$3.5 billion non-cash charge in the third quarter to reflect the severe downturn in its consumer long-distance telephone business.\ -The Washington Post

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Germany uneasy on nuclear plans after Iran talksGermany came away from a meeting with Iran on even more concerned about Tehran #39;s nuclear ambitions than before the talks, diplomatic sources said.

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UN Calls on Iran to Freeze Nuke Enrichment Plans VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog called on Iran on Saturday to immediately halt activities related to uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make atomic weapons.

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Good Samaritans Aiding Hurricane VictimsPUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Hundreds of local residents and some from across the nation have turned out to provide a vast array of free aid since Hurricane Charley ravaged the area on Aug...

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Lunar Robotic Village, Moon Base Gains International Support (SPACE.com)SPACE.com - As Moon exploration \looms larger among nbsp;the growing community of scientists and engineers from Europe, India, China, \Japan, and nbsp;the United States, a robotic lunar village is gaining support, leading to \a permanent human presence on the Moon by 2024.

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UPDATE 3-Viacom posts loss on charges; sets \$8 bln buybackViacom Inc. (VIAb.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (VIA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday posted a quarterly loss on charges from spinning off the Blockbuster Inc.

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Dollar Holds Near Lows (Reuters)Reuters - The dollar stayed in striking distance of\record lows against the euro and a 12-year low versus sterling\on Monday in the wake of disappointing U.S. jobs data.

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Studios choose sides in format battle to succeed DVDsThree top Hollywood studios are throwing their considerable weight behind one of two competing formats for the next generation of DVDs.

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Pakistan arrests 'important' Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative (AFP)AFP - Pakistani security forces arrested an Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative in the northwestern city of Peshawar bordering Afghanistan, a security official said.

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Sun Shines Light on Music HistoryThe roots of rock 'n' roll -- and even the bloodline of geekdom and the home electronics explosion -- can be traced to a little room in Memphis, Tennessee. Michelle Delio reveals the secrets of Sun Studio's signature sounds.

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Two die in Colombo concert blastTwo people are killed and many injured in an explosion at a concert by an Indian star Shahrukh Khan in Sri Lanka.

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Calif. retirement fund tenders PeopleSoft sharesCalpers joins group of big PeopleSoft investors backing a \$9.2 billion Oracle buyout.

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Watson doesn #39;t want to be DC team #39;s GMBob Watson does not want to be the Washington baseball team #39;s interim general manager, despite the efforts of Major League Baseball officials to convince him to take the job.

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Flintoff puts England in commandAndrew Flintoff added another chapter to his growing reputation as the world #39;s best all-rounder as England posted a challenging 251 for 7 against Sri Lanka in the crucial Group D league match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Southampton on Saturday.

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Wal-Mart to Open, Expand Up to 295 Stores (AP)AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open or expand 40 to 45 discount stores and 240 to 250 Supercenters in the United States next year as the world's largest retailer continues an aggressive expansion plan.

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Google Security Holes SurfaceCompany patches one search engine security flaw and is notified of another.

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Multiplex secures Ronin bidMULTIPLEX Group has seen off a late challenge to its takeover of Ronin Property Group, yesterday securing a crucial stake that all but guarantees a successful bid and a re-rating of the developer #39;s shares.

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Carbon to Blame for Pollution Heart Damage -Study (Reuters)Reuters - Air pollution clearly causes\immediate damage to the heart, including heart attacks, but its\short-term effects on asthma and other respiratory symptoms are\harder to document, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

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Spain: Valencia crush Deportivo at RiazorA CORUA, Sep 22 (SW) - Valencia CF have confirmed their title aspirations by crushing Deportivo la Corua 1-5 at Riazor stadium, while Levante surprised Atletico de Madrid, winning 2-1.

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Sky Captain Barely Stays AloftThe first film to be shot entirely against a blue screen boasts a striking visual style and deft references to adventure classics. But ultimately it's a bland tale. Jason Silverman reviews Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

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Indonesians Vote to Oust MegawatiIndonesian voters ousted incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in a run-off election for president Monday, awarding her former chief security minister a landslide victory, according to a projection by a local research institute.

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Intel's dual-core Xeon due in 2006A competing chip from rival Advanced Micro Devices will likely arrive several months earlier.

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Calif. Lawmakers Vote to Switch Primary (AP)AP - Lawmakers have agreed to return California's primary to its traditional date of June, ending the state's eight-year experiment with a March primary.

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Iran Insists on Keeping Some Centrifuges (AP)AP - Iran insisted Thursday it had a right to exempt some equipment from an agreement with the European Union committing it to freeze all parts of a program that can make nuclear weapons-grade uranium #151; a move that diplomats said threatened to scuttle the deal.

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City lawyer still reviewing facts of Anthony drug caseThe city #39;s attorney said Friday he hasn #39;t decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player #39;s said the drugs found in Anthony #39;s backpack belonged to him.

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U.S. Beats Australia, 5-0Lisa Fernandez pitches a three-hitter Sunday and as the Americans roll to their eighth shutout in eight days, 5-0 over Australia, putting them into the gold medal game.

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Arctic Warming Threatens WildlifeThe fate of many key Arctic species could be determined by the thinning of sea ice, according to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.

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Don #39;t blame Manuel, yetYou walk around feeling like your team is messing this up, that they #39;re doing it wrong, that the Phillies are doomed to unending futility - even when they do something right.

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Can IT fuel clean energy technologies?With crude hovering near \$50 a barrel, Nicholas Parker heads a VC group seeking out investments in ""clean"" technologies.

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Cowboys rally past MissouriCOLUMBIA, Mo. -- Jason Ricks kicked a 28-yard field goal with 55 seconds left and No. 22 Oklahoma State rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Missouri, 20-17, yesterday.

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Survey: IT Job Growth on Slow TrackThe Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) survey says that the high-tech job market showed a modest 2 percent increase in the first quarter of 2004, but that the market is expected to shrink over the rest of the year.

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Bank units here; jobs scatteredBank of America's four units still headquartered in Boston actually are scattered throughout the country, executives said, one more sign that the jobs and influence the city expected from the bank's \$48 billion merger with FleetBoston Financial Corp. have not yet materialized.

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The Jets #39; Extra Attention to Tackling Is Paying OffJets linebacker Eric Barton was sweating profusely as he trudged off the practice field Friday. Do not confuse a bye week with an off week for the Jets, who get back

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No. 1 Southern Cal Clocks Arizona 49-9 (AP)AP - LenDale White is often overshadowed by electrifying teammate Reggie Bush. He wasn't Saturday night. While Bush was held in check, White ran for 118 yards on 16 carries and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 1 Southern California to a 49-9 victory over outmanned Arizona.

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Mylan Explains Trading SurgeThat #39;s what Mylan Laboratories (MYL :Nasdaq - news - research) sort of did Friday in addressing a surge in trading volume Thursday.

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European Stocks Ease LONDON (Reuters) - European shares eased from fresh 2-1/2 year highs on Friday after drugmaker AstraZeneca said clinical studies found its Iressa lung cancer drug did not help patients survive, sending its shares sliding.

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Bomb Blasts in Northeast India Kill 10, Wound 35 (Reuters)Reuters - A series of bomb blasts killed\nine people and wounded 35 in northeastern India on Saturday in\the deadliest attack since a cease-fire with the main\separatist group in Nagaland began seven years ago.

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Impact of oil price on inflation subduedThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said the impact of soaring global oil prices on domestic inflation was more muted than it had been in the 1970s.

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Browns #39; Suggs cleared to playCleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs may be ready to play his first game of the season Sunday. Suggs, who had been expected to start at running back this season, missed the first three games because of a neck injury.

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Iraqi PM asks for supportUnited Nations - Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi on Friday appealed to world leaders at the United Nations to put aside their differences over the war and help rebuild his shattered nation.

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Stronger hiring seenNEW YORK (CNN/Money) - If finding a new job is one of your New Year #39;s resolutions, you #39;ll be happy to know the hiring prospects for the first-quarter are much brighter than a year earlier, according to a Manpower survey released Tuesday.

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Bones Found in Purported Mob GraveyardNEW YORK - Police and federal agents found remains of two people believed to be former Mafia captains after expanding excavation work at a Queens lot reportedly used by a New York crime family, authorities said. Searchers had recovered bones and other tissue in a shoe, ribs, a partial jaw and teeth and two personal items that led investigators to believe they had the remains of Bonanno crime family captains Philip Giaccone and Dominick Trinchera, law enforcement officials familiar with the dig said Tuesday on condition of anonymity...

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Mission Fantastic to Mars -- Part 1They made history in more ways than one. Not just because they landed two robot geologists on Mars. Not just because they provided conclusive evidence that water once flowed on the Red Planet. The JPL team that sent two rovers to Mars this year made history because they completed in 3 1/2 years what mission planners usually complete in seven.

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First defeat tastes so sour for SounessQUESTIONS WERE ASKED ABOUT Sam Allardyces ambition when, having spent years bemoaning the lack of opportunities for British managers, he politely told Newcastle United to look elsewhere in their search for a successor to Sir Bobby Robson.

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Elcoteq Focuses on Design to Tap Hefty Demand SALO, Finland (Reuters) - Elcoteq <A HREF=""http://www.reuters.co.uk/financeQuoteLookup.jhtml?ticker=ELQAV.HE qtype=sym infotype=info qcat=news"">ELQAV.HE</A> is targeting growth by strengthening its focus on design services to tap surging demand in the mobile handset market, Europe's top electronics manufacturing services firm said.

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Sun Trying Something New ... Like Giving Away An Operating SystemSun Microsystems is trying a new marketing strategy ... giving away its new Solaris 10 operating system for free! quot;Hewlett Packard sells a printer at a low price and makes a lot of money on printer cartridges.

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