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Some Lexmark, Dell Printers May Present Electrical HazardApproximately 40,000 laser printers manufactured by Lexmark International Inc. were recalled this week, according to a statement released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).	3
Israel can #39;t detect Palestinian tunnelsIsrael #39;s mighty military acknowledged Monday that it has no high-tech answers to the latest crude method of warfare used by Palestinian militants - explosives-packed tunnels dug under heavily fortified army outposts.	0
Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo absent from US presidential campaign debate (AFP)AFP - The abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib and detention without trial of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay may still draw headlines in US newspapers but the subjects have been notably absent from the White House race.	0
Ten Colombian Police Die in Marxist Rebel Ambush<p></p><p> BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Ten Colombian police officerswere killed on Tuesday in an ambush by the National LiberationArmy, or ELN, in the worst attack by the Marxist group inyears, authorities told Reuters.</p>	0
Database Demand Gives Oracle 16 Profit RiseJust as lawyers are preparing to defend Oracle's hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft, Oracle reduced its all-cash offer for the company from \$26 to \$21 per share.	3
Wolves door still open for MegsonWolves chairman Rick Hayward today performed a remarkable about-turn and hinted that he could be ready to defy Molineux fans by bringing in former West Brom boss Gary Megson as the club #39;s new manager.	1
Nasdaq Ends Up, Dow SlipsThe tech-driven Nasdaq Composite Index got a 1 percent boost on Thursday on gains in the semiconductor sector, but the blue-chip Dow ended down slightly after Caterpillar Inc.	2
McCain Wants ChangesSen. John McCain reiterates the committment of Congress to force Major League Baseball to address their steroid abuse policies.	1
Pension Agency Wary of UAL DealUnited Airlines parent UAL Corp. and leaders of its pilots union have agreed on a deal under which the pilots will not oppose termination of their pension plan but will receive a \$550 million note convertible	2
Nutt Boasts Good Record Against Texas (AP)AP - Since taking over at Arkansas in 1998, coach Houston Nutt is 21-0 against nonconference opponents in the regular season.	1
House-price boom 'splits Britain'Rising property prices are making the gap between rich and poor far worse, housing charity Shelter say.	2
Samsung Bullish On 2005Samsung Electronics expects profit from mobile devices to pick up next year, despite a rating cut issued by an investment bank. During a presentation at the UBS investor conference in Seoul, Samsung	2
Cyclist Richard Virenque retiresParis, France (Sports Network) - French cycling star Richard Virenque announced Friday that he is retiring. Virenque was known for his fierce mountain climbs, but his cycling career was also tainted by his	1
Week 7 Judgements: The Lions streak tonightWhen we talk about winning streaks, all we hear about is New England. But how about some equal time for the Detroit Lions? Brock Marion and the Lions barrel into Giants Stadium to steamroll Jeremy Shockey and company.	1
RIAA files 761 new file-trading lawsuitsThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed new lawsuits against 761 people who allegedly use peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software to trade music files without permission, the trade group announced Thursday.	3
Web grows by a million sites a monthOVER FIVE million websites have been built in the last five months, according to the latest Netcraft survey. This means that there are more than 55 million active sites on the Interweb.	3
Standing firm, Arafat seen to counter his criticsJERUSALEM -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat appears to have faced down the biggest challenge to his leadership in years without giving ground on demands to overhaul his administration, while Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel struggles to chart a new political course amid rising dissent in his party, officials and analysts say.	0
CIO Survey: IT spending cools slightly in SeptemberSome 250 CIOs surveyed last month by CIO magazine said they expect their IT budgets to grow by 7.4 during the next year, down slightly from the 8.9 spending increase respondents predicted in August.	3
Two Scientists Caught in AmberIt can be safely guessed that Stuart Pivar, a scientist and art collector, has more than 300 objects in his duplex apartment.	3
Gas Prices Drop As Crude Oil Supply RisesAn increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in U.S. prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday.	2
Rover Report Card: Prospect of Mars Life More LikelyRolling, rolling, rolling. Keep those Mars rovers rolling. You can almost hear the crack of a Martian whip. Since January, NASAs Spirit and Opportunity robots have been wheeling and dealing with the red planet.	3
Movie Lawsuits on the WayThe movie industry plans to sue people who share movies online. Starting Nov. 16, people who trade copyright films online could be sued for thousands of dollars. By Katie Dean.	3
China to punish embassy intrudersChina would punish intruders at embassies and schools according to the law, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said Tuesday.	0
Wal-Mart does the notebook price limboThe retailer trots out a portable PC for less than \$600. Is it getting ready for a laptop push for the holidays?	3
United v Arsenal: Head to headWEDNESDAY #39;S Carling Cup clash between Manchester United and Arsenal pits together two of the fiercest rivals in the English game.	1
Google Shares Jump 18 In NASDAQ DebutGoogle Shares Jump 18 In NASDAQ Debut\\Google stock shares rose 18 percent in their NASDAQ stock market debut yesterday, after a scaled-down \$1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions. Google co-founder Larry Page and chief executive Eric Schmidt showed up at the Nasdaq stock market as Google ...	3
Schilling #39;s ankle will require surgeryCurt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday.	1
Willis Group hires top Marsh brokerSAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Willis Group said Monday that it hired a top broker from larger rival Marsh amp; McLennan, one of the first signs talent is on the move as a result of Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry.	2
Fed Raises Interest Rates for 5th Time This YearWhile making the expected move, the Federal Reserve suggested that more rate increases are in order in the months ahead.	0
Harvard handles BULast Tuesday night, Harvard knocked off rival Boston College, which was ranked No. 1 in the country. Last night, the Crimson knocked off another	1
AT amp;T Wireless #39;s Numbers Down, Prepares For Acquisition By Cingularcom. AT amp;T Wireless announced a drop in sales and profits, as it moved closer to its planned acquisition by Cingular Wireless. The firm earned \$117 million on revenues of \$4.	2
AUSTRALIA: Woolworths posts higher H2 profitAustralian supermarket group Woolworths has reported a 12 increase in second-half profit despite tough competition from rival Coles Myer.	2
Samsung and Sony sign patent agreementSamsung and Sony have signed a five-year cross-licensing agreement covering a wide range of patents for digital products. The agreement should reduce the potential for disputes	3
Financial marketsKAREN TSO: Brokers have upgraded their recommendations for Woolworths after the company reported a 13 per cent jump in net profit for the year, to \$688 million.	2
Buddhist chief beheaded in revenge for Muslim deathsA Buddhist village chief was beheaded in Thailand #39;s Narathiwat province yesterday in an apparent revenge killing, a week after 78 Muslim protesters were crushed to death en route to a military detention centre.	0
Dodgers Beat D'backs 4-1 in 13 Innings (AP)AP - Steve Finley hit a three-run double in the 13th inning in his return to Arizona, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.	1
Chicago Orders Cubs to Fix Wrigley Field (AP)AP - The protective netting in place to protect fans from falling concrete at Wrigley Field must be replaced with a permanent solution if the Chicago Cubs want to play at the stadium next spring.	1
Microsoft appeals against EU order to strip down WindowsUS software giant Microsoft insisted Friday that nobody would want to buy its Windows operating system without Media Player, in an appeal against an EU ruling that it had abused its market dominance.	2
Sorenstam trumps KerrIT TOOK an extra hole for Annika Sorenstam to shake off American Cristie Kerr in the ADT Tour Championship at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida, yesterday, but a victory worth \$215,000 (120,000) was a fitting end to another season that has	1
Murdoch #39;s American dream bad for investorsThe proposed transfer of News Corporation #39;s domicile to Delaware will probably occur after this week #39;s lukewarm endorsement from News #39; independent expert, Grant Samuel.	2
Report: Mets about to get PedroAnaheim, CA (Sports Network) - It looks as if Pedro Martinez is about to become a member of the New York Mets. The Boston Herald reported Monday afternoon that Martinez has agreed to a four- year, \$56 million	1
Update 1: Camden Property to Buy Summit PropertiesCamden Property Trust has agreed to buy Summit Properties Inc., a rival owner of upscale apartments, for about \$1.1 billion. The two real-estate investment trusts Monday said the merger creates the country #39;s	2
Croom's job is historySTARKVILLE, Miss. -- It will be different in November, when he makes the 90-mile journey east back to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tougher, too. More difficult to control the emotions that he has kept in check for so long, since last December when opportunity and availability finally converged, making him a historic figure.	1
Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve to test drive for RenaultFormer Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault at Silverstone this week. Renault said in a statement that the Iberville, Que.	1
UN Repeats Appeal For Hostages #39; Release31 October 2004 -- The United Nations has again appealed for the kidnappers of three UN workers in Afghanistan to release them unharmed.	0
Bush Says Kerry Uses 'Upside-Down' Logic (AP)AP - President Bush said Sunday that Democrat John Kerry is using ""upside-down"" logic when he says terrorists' recruiting efforts are getting a boost from the war on terrorism.	0
Gators #39; RB Fason declares for NFL draftFlorida running back Ciatrick Fason announced Wednesday he plans to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 215-pound junior has been one of the most consistent performers for the 20th-ranked Gators.	1
BHP Approves Spence Copper Mine, Iron Ore Expansion (Update3)BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, approved a total of \$1.5 billion to expand its copper and iron ore output amid increasing global metals demand led by China.	2
Oil prices climb as fears over Iraq turmoil loomLONDON: World oil prices rose yesterday on concerns over the possibility of further unrest in major producer Iraq despite a ceasefire in Najaf, where fighting has raged for weeks, traders said.	2
UN human rights chief urges South Korea to repeal security law (AFP)AFP - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour urged South Korea to repeal its draconian security law, saying the legislation did not meet international standards for human rights protection.	0
Review: AMD Athlon 64 FX55AMD has proved time and time again that its processors offer better performance than the competitions - and better value for money too.	3
Foreign Observers See Problems in Election (Reuters)Reuters - Substantial threats to the integrity\of the U.S. presidential election remain despite an improvement\in election practices since 2000, an international delegation\of election observers reported on Thursday.	0
Terrorists Chemical Weapons Lab Found in FallujahIraqi troops, searching terrorist hideouts in Fallujah, discovered a chemical weapons laboratory with manuals on manufacturing explosives and toxins - including anthrax.	0
Privacy questions arise as RFID hits storesCompanies brace for privacy debate as potentially intrusive applications arrive faster than expected.	3
Nine Iraqis die in car bombingA suicide bomber steered a car full of explosives into the western gate of the protected compound that houses the interim government and embassies here on	0
Cisco purchase of BCN is par for the courseCisco Systems #39; acquisition of BCN Systems, a tiny networking software design company, runs true to form as Cisco continues its practice of buying key techn ologies to advance its product development strategy.	3
Blockbuster Atlantic Hurricane Season Closes (Reuters)Reuters - Everything about the Atlantic hurricane\season was big -- lots of powerful storms that spawned hundreds\of deadly tornadoes, many deaths, an unprecedented onslaught on\Florida, a huge damage toll and millions evacuated.	3
Snakes now attacking calamity-stricken areasAFTER hitting by a series of typhoons for the past two weeks, people in General Nakar, Quezon are now complaining of the presence of the Philippine Cobra and other snakes in the area.	0
8 nations to fight Arctic ice meltingEight nations with Arctic territory agreed Wednesday to fight glacial melting and other effects of climate change in the region, though they declined to endorse any new steps	3
Sony to support MP3Major strategy shift aims to help consumer electronics giant compete with Apple Computer and other rivals.	3
Livermore: No need for HP-UX on x86CHICAGO -- This cannot be an easy time for Ann Livermore. When Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) missed Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations late last week, the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of ...	3
Info on car safety off-limits to publicThe federal agency that oversees auto safety has decided -- based largely on arguments from automakers and their Washington, DC, lobbyists -- that reams of data relating to unsafe automobiles or defective parts will not be available ...	2
Huskies win Alaska title; Cal tips BYUNO. 22 WASHINGTON 79, NO. 19 ALABAMA 76: At Anchorage, Alaska - Will Conroy scored 18 points, leading five Huskies in double-figures scoring and Washington (4-0) won the Great Alaska Shootout title game over Alabama (4-1) on Saturday night.	1
Ovitz Defends His Role in ABC Hiring, 'Kundun'GEORGETOWN, Del., Oct. 28 -- Plaintiffs in a shareholder lawsuit over former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz's \$140 million severance package attempted Thursday to portray Ovitz as a dishonest bumbler who botched the hiring of a major television executive and pushed the release of a movie that angered the Chinese government, damaging Disney's business prospects in the country.	2
Pinochet under house arrest in ChileELEANOR HALL: To South American now, where one of the world #39;s most notorious dictators finally looks set to face trial for murder and human rights abuse.	0
Golf: Cool-head Luke up for the cupLUKE DONALD will tell Bernhard Langer next week he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European team-mates in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.	1
Website video purports to show beheadings of three Kurdish <b>...</b>A videotape posted by on a website showed the beheading of three hostages said to be members of an Iraqi Kurdish party, slain for co-operating with American forces in Iraq, according to their captors.	0
Culpepper Ahead in Pro Bowl Voting NEW YORK, (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper is ahead of all players in voting for the 2005 Pro Bowl, while Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb is one of three Eagles in the top-10.	1
Defeat for GB canoeistsBritish canoeists Nick Smith and Stuart Bowman are out of the men's C2 doubles.	1
Real Madrid coach: We #39;re on right trackReal Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon admitted he was nervous after AS Roma went 2-0 ahead on Tuesday night. But Garcia Remon remained calm and saw his Real charges triumph 4-2 in an exciting night at the Santiago Bernabeu.	1
Show is over for CNNfnTime Warner finally pulled the plug on CNNfn. After nine years of struggling to gain an audience, the financial network will go off the air in mid-December, CNN president Jim Walton announced yesterday.	2
Outlook bleak on both sidesBobby Holik was among the 74 NHL players who met with players association executive director Bob Goodenow yesterday in Toronto, and the Rangers #39; veteran left what he termed an quot;informative	1
Prince pledges to rule Citigroup with an iron fistObserving the financial juggernaut that is Citigroup is a bit like sitting down to watch the local TV news in a typical big American city.	2
Playing Away Could Suit Europe -Torrance LONDON (Reuters) - Former Ryder Cup-winning European captain Sam Torrance believes this year's team will benefit from defending the trophy on American soil next week.	1
Instability looms as currencies slideEconomic instability looms as major currencies seem to be racing each other to the bottom of the pile. This is the flavour of the markets at the moment.	2
UN puts arms ban on Ivory Coast quot;Do you think I am going to leave my country with no air defence? quot; Gbagbo said in an interview on. siding with the rebels in drafting the council text.	0
Cisco, Juniper Making Noise in High-End Routing SpaceDueling Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc. are both jockeying for the spotlight on the high end of the routing market with announcements of new developments around their respective CRS-1 and T-series core routers.	3
Crude futures rally over \$53Crude oil futures rallied back above \$53 late yesterday on speculation and panic sparked by an oil line explosion in Mexico.	2
For first time, US govt cracks down on spyware installers (AFP)AFP - The US government has moved for the first time to block unsolicited circulation on the Internet of spyware, a type of software that can inundate Web users with pop-up ads, secretly take control of their computers and spy on their online activities.	3
Outgoing Notre Dame President Hits Firing (AP)AP - Notre Dame's outgoing president criticized the decision to fire Tyrone Willingham after just three seasons, saying he was surprised the coach was not given more time to try to succeed.	1
U.S. Company Hiring Seen Up from Year Ago (Reuters)Reuters - The pace of hiring for U.S. companies\in the fourth quarter is expected to be consistent with the\solid employment activity of the past six months, and much\improved from a year ago, according to Manpower Inc. .	2
No semifinals for DavenportLindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.	1
The long goodbyeIt hit Julie Foudy not when she saw the 90,125 in the Rose Bowl for the final of the 1999 Women #39;s World Cup, or when she heard about the double-digit television rating on ABC, or when she realized President Clinton was in attendance.	1
Japan Stocks Open Down After Gains TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.36 percent at the opening on Wednesday as profit-taking pushed down recent gainers including Bridgestone Corp. after the market had risen in the previous four sessions.	2
Paige Defined by No Child Left Behind Act (AP)AP - Rod Paige's tenure as Education secretary was defined by his defense of one law, No Child Left Behind Act, the biggest change in federal education policy in decades.	0
Nintendo and Sony execs trade barbs over PSP/DS battleThe ink #39;s not yet dry on the PSP price tags, but the fallout from yesterday #39;s surprising announcements has already begun. Bloomberg Japan reported today on Nintendo #39;s reaction to Sony #39;s price point for the	3
Afghan court sentences man to death for murder of foreign <b>...</b>KABUL : An Afghan court sentenced a man to death for killing three foreign journalists and their Afghan colleague shortly after the fall of the hardline Taliban regime in 2001.	0
Teenage bullies thrive in cyberspaceThe fight started at school, when some eighth-grade girls stole a pencil case filled with makeup that belonged to a new classmate, Amanda Marcuson, and she reported them.	3
Statham finally comes throughJoel Statham #39;s midseason woes were forgotten yesterday after he led Maryland to a 20-17 victory over Florida State. By becoming the first Terrapins quarterback to beat the Seminoles in 15 meetings	1
The return of #39;Grand Theft Auto #39;NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Since the PlayStation 2 hit store shelves in 2001, no game has sold more copies than quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; or quot;Grand Theft Auto 3 quot;.	3
US Jobless Claims Up, Consumption Flat (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. claims for jobless benefits\jumped last week, while consumer spending was unexpectedly flat\in August as shoppers closed their wallets after splashing out\the previous month, the government said on Thursday.	2
Kite rallies for share of lead at SBC ChampionshipTom Kite #39;s opening round in the SBC Championship on Friday didn #39;t look like much at the turn. Nine holes later, he was tied for lead.	1
Radcliffe drops out againGREAT Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe #39;s dropped out of the Olympic Games women #39;s 10,000m with eight laps still to go this morning having made a late decision to compete.	1
Voters see both sides onlineAre right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.	3
Loyalty study lists IT's top household namesA report indicates that many giants of the industry have been able to capture lasting feelings of customer loyalty.	3
Stocks Set to Rise; Retail and Apple Eyed (Reuters)Reuters - Stock futures rose on Monday, pointing\to a firmer open, as investors pinned hopes on a solid start to\the holiday shopping season, while Apple Computer Inc \was helped by another brokerage raising its price target on the\stock.	3
Governor wants ban on sale of violent video games to minorsCHICAGO -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed making it a crime Thursday to sell violent or sexually explicit video games to minors, a step other states have tried with little success.	3
Stocks Jump; Insurers, Home Builders HelpUS stocks surged on Tuesday, as battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5-day streak of losses.	2
Reds #39; first move of winter produces starting pitcherSince the day after the Reds fired Jim Bowden and Bob Boone nearly 17 months ago, virtually all of the club #39;s transactions have been geared toward raking in prospects and getting younger, especially on the pitcher #39;s mound.	1
Now, Google changes rules of international gameDespite Wall Streets carping in recent weeks and having landed in trouble (for failing to register as many as \$3 billion worth of shares), Googles young founders have landed on their feet.	2

Some Lexmark, Dell Printers May Present Electrical HazardApproximately 40,000 laser printers manufactured by Lexmark International Inc. were recalled this week, according to a statement released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

3

Israel can #39;t detect Palestinian tunnelsIsrael #39;s mighty military acknowledged Monday that it has no high-tech answers to the latest crude method of warfare used by Palestinian militants - explosives-packed tunnels dug under heavily fortified army outposts.

0

Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo absent from US presidential campaign debate (AFP)AFP - The abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib and detention without trial of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay may still draw headlines in US newspapers but the subjects have been notably absent from the White House race.

0

Ten Colombian Police Die in Marxist Rebel Ambush BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Ten Colombian police officerswere killed on Tuesday in an ambush by the National LiberationArmy, or ELN, in the worst attack by the Marxist group inyears, authorities told Reuters.

0

Database Demand Gives Oracle 16 Profit RiseJust as lawyers are preparing to defend Oracle's hostile bid to acquire PeopleSoft, Oracle reduced its all-cash offer for the company from \$26 to \$21 per share.

3

Wolves door still open for MegsonWolves chairman Rick Hayward today performed a remarkable about-turn and hinted that he could be ready to defy Molineux fans by bringing in former West Brom boss Gary Megson as the club #39;s new manager.

1

Nasdaq Ends Up, Dow SlipsThe tech-driven Nasdaq Composite Index got a 1 percent boost on Thursday on gains in the semiconductor sector, but the blue-chip Dow ended down slightly after Caterpillar Inc.

2

McCain Wants ChangesSen. John McCain reiterates the committment of Congress to force Major League Baseball to address their steroid abuse policies.

1

Pension Agency Wary of UAL DealUnited Airlines parent UAL Corp. and leaders of its pilots union have agreed on a deal under which the pilots will not oppose termination of their pension plan but will receive a \$550 million note convertible

2

Nutt Boasts Good Record Against Texas (AP)AP - Since taking over at Arkansas in 1998, coach Houston Nutt is 21-0 against nonconference opponents in the regular season.

1

House-price boom 'splits Britain'Rising property prices are making the gap between rich and poor far worse, housing charity Shelter say.

2

Samsung Bullish On 2005Samsung Electronics expects profit from mobile devices to pick up next year, despite a rating cut issued by an investment bank. During a presentation at the UBS investor conference in Seoul, Samsung

2

Cyclist Richard Virenque retiresParis, France (Sports Network) - French cycling star Richard Virenque announced Friday that he is retiring. Virenque was known for his fierce mountain climbs, but his cycling career was also tainted by his

1

Week 7 Judgements: The Lions streak tonightWhen we talk about winning streaks, all we hear about is New England. But how about some equal time for the Detroit Lions? Brock Marion and the Lions barrel into Giants Stadium to steamroll Jeremy Shockey and company.

1

RIAA files 761 new file-trading lawsuitsThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed new lawsuits against 761 people who allegedly use peer-to-peer (P-to-P) software to trade music files without permission, the trade group announced Thursday.

3

Web grows by a million sites a monthOVER FIVE million websites have been built in the last five months, according to the latest Netcraft survey. This means that there are more than 55 million active sites on the Interweb.

3

Standing firm, Arafat seen to counter his criticsJERUSALEM -- Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat appears to have faced down the biggest challenge to his leadership in years without giving ground on demands to overhaul his administration, while Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel struggles to chart a new political course amid rising dissent in his party, officials and analysts say.

0

CIO Survey: IT spending cools slightly in SeptemberSome 250 CIOs surveyed last month by CIO magazine said they expect their IT budgets to grow by 7.4 during the next year, down slightly from the 8.9 spending increase respondents predicted in August.

3

Two Scientists Caught in AmberIt can be safely guessed that Stuart Pivar, a scientist and art collector, has more than 300 objects in his duplex apartment.

3

Gas Prices Drop As Crude Oil Supply RisesAn increase in the worldwide supply of crude oil contributed to a dip in U.S. prices at the gas pump over the last two weeks, an industry analyst said Sunday.

2

Rover Report Card: Prospect of Mars Life More LikelyRolling, rolling, rolling. Keep those Mars rovers rolling. You can almost hear the crack of a Martian whip. Since January, NASAs Spirit and Opportunity robots have been wheeling and dealing with the red planet.

3

Movie Lawsuits on the WayThe movie industry plans to sue people who share movies online. Starting Nov. 16, people who trade copyright films online could be sued for thousands of dollars. By Katie Dean.

3

China to punish embassy intrudersChina would punish intruders at embassies and schools according to the law, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said Tuesday.

0

Wal-Mart does the notebook price limboThe retailer trots out a portable PC for less than \$600. Is it getting ready for a laptop push for the holidays?

3

United v Arsenal: Head to headWEDNESDAY #39;S Carling Cup clash between Manchester United and Arsenal pits together two of the fiercest rivals in the English game.

1

Google Shares Jump 18 In NASDAQ DebutGoogle Shares Jump 18 In NASDAQ Debut\\Google stock shares rose 18 percent in their NASDAQ stock market debut yesterday, after a scaled-down \$1.67 billion IPO marked by missteps and lackluster market conditions. Google co-founder Larry Page and chief executive Eric Schmidt showed up at the Nasdaq stock market as Google ...

3

Schilling #39;s ankle will require surgeryCurt Schilling needs surgery on his injured right ankle, but the Red Sox hope he will still be able to pitch Game 5 of the AL championship series Sunday.

1

Willis Group hires top Marsh brokerSAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Willis Group said Monday that it hired a top broker from larger rival Marsh amp; McLennan, one of the first signs talent is on the move as a result of Eliot Spitzer #39;s probe of the industry.

2

Fed Raises Interest Rates for 5th Time This YearWhile making the expected move, the Federal Reserve suggested that more rate increases are in order in the months ahead.

0

Harvard handles BULast Tuesday night, Harvard knocked off rival Boston College, which was ranked No. 1 in the country. Last night, the Crimson knocked off another

1

AT amp;T Wireless #39;s Numbers Down, Prepares For Acquisition By Cingularcom. AT amp;T Wireless announced a drop in sales and profits, as it moved closer to its planned acquisition by Cingular Wireless. The firm earned \$117 million on revenues of \$4.

2

AUSTRALIA: Woolworths posts higher H2 profitAustralian supermarket group Woolworths has reported a 12 increase in second-half profit despite tough competition from rival Coles Myer.

2

Samsung and Sony sign patent agreementSamsung and Sony have signed a five-year cross-licensing agreement covering a wide range of patents for digital products. The agreement should reduce the potential for disputes

3

Financial marketsKAREN TSO: Brokers have upgraded their recommendations for Woolworths after the company reported a 13 per cent jump in net profit for the year, to \$688 million.

2

Buddhist chief beheaded in revenge for Muslim deathsA Buddhist village chief was beheaded in Thailand #39;s Narathiwat province yesterday in an apparent revenge killing, a week after 78 Muslim protesters were crushed to death en route to a military detention centre.

0

Dodgers Beat D'backs 4-1 in 13 Innings (AP)AP - Steve Finley hit a three-run double in the 13th inning in his return to Arizona, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

1

Chicago Orders Cubs to Fix Wrigley Field (AP)AP - The protective netting in place to protect fans from falling concrete at Wrigley Field must be replaced with a permanent solution if the Chicago Cubs want to play at the stadium next spring.

1

Microsoft appeals against EU order to strip down WindowsUS software giant Microsoft insisted Friday that nobody would want to buy its Windows operating system without Media Player, in an appeal against an EU ruling that it had abused its market dominance.

2

Sorenstam trumps KerrIT TOOK an extra hole for Annika Sorenstam to shake off American Cristie Kerr in the ADT Tour Championship at Trump International in West Palm Beach, Florida, yesterday, but a victory worth \$215,000 (120,000) was a fitting end to another season that has

1

Murdoch #39;s American dream bad for investorsThe proposed transfer of News Corporation #39;s domicile to Delaware will probably occur after this week #39;s lukewarm endorsement from News #39; independent expert, Grant Samuel.

2

Report: Mets about to get PedroAnaheim, CA (Sports Network) - It looks as if Pedro Martinez is about to become a member of the New York Mets. The Boston Herald reported Monday afternoon that Martinez has agreed to a four- year, \$56 million

1

Update 1: Camden Property to Buy Summit PropertiesCamden Property Trust has agreed to buy Summit Properties Inc., a rival owner of upscale apartments, for about \$1.1 billion. The two real-estate investment trusts Monday said the merger creates the country #39;s

2

Croom's job is historySTARKVILLE, Miss. -- It will be different in November, when he makes the 90-mile journey east back to Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tougher, too. More difficult to control the emotions that he has kept in check for so long, since last December when opportunity and availability finally converged, making him a historic figure.

1

Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve to test drive for RenaultFormer Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault at Silverstone this week. Renault said in a statement that the Iberville, Que.

1

UN Repeats Appeal For Hostages #39; Release31 October 2004 -- The United Nations has again appealed for the kidnappers of three UN workers in Afghanistan to release them unharmed.

0

Bush Says Kerry Uses 'Upside-Down' Logic (AP)AP - President Bush said Sunday that Democrat John Kerry is using ""upside-down"" logic when he says terrorists' recruiting efforts are getting a boost from the war on terrorism.

0

Gators #39; RB Fason declares for NFL draftFlorida running back Ciatrick Fason announced Wednesday he plans to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 215-pound junior has been one of the most consistent performers for the 20th-ranked Gators.

1

BHP Approves Spence Copper Mine, Iron Ore Expansion (Update3)BHP Billiton, the world #39;s biggest miner, approved a total of \$1.5 billion to expand its copper and iron ore output amid increasing global metals demand led by China.

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Oil prices climb as fears over Iraq turmoil loomLONDON: World oil prices rose yesterday on concerns over the possibility of further unrest in major producer Iraq despite a ceasefire in Najaf, where fighting has raged for weeks, traders said.

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UN human rights chief urges South Korea to repeal security law (AFP)AFP - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour urged South Korea to repeal its draconian security law, saying the legislation did not meet international standards for human rights protection.

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Review: AMD Athlon 64 FX55AMD has proved time and time again that its processors offer better performance than the competitions - and better value for money too.

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Foreign Observers See Problems in Election (Reuters)Reuters - Substantial threats to the integrity\of the U.S. presidential election remain despite an improvement\in election practices since 2000, an international delegation\of election observers reported on Thursday.

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Terrorists Chemical Weapons Lab Found in FallujahIraqi troops, searching terrorist hideouts in Fallujah, discovered a chemical weapons laboratory with manuals on manufacturing explosives and toxins - including anthrax.

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Privacy questions arise as RFID hits storesCompanies brace for privacy debate as potentially intrusive applications arrive faster than expected.

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Nine Iraqis die in car bombingA suicide bomber steered a car full of explosives into the western gate of the protected compound that houses the interim government and embassies here on

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Cisco purchase of BCN is par for the courseCisco Systems #39; acquisition of BCN Systems, a tiny networking software design company, runs true to form as Cisco continues its practice of buying key techn ologies to advance its product development strategy.

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Blockbuster Atlantic Hurricane Season Closes (Reuters)Reuters - Everything about the Atlantic hurricane\season was big -- lots of powerful storms that spawned hundreds\of deadly tornadoes, many deaths, an unprecedented onslaught on\Florida, a huge damage toll and millions evacuated.

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Snakes now attacking calamity-stricken areasAFTER hitting by a series of typhoons for the past two weeks, people in General Nakar, Quezon are now complaining of the presence of the Philippine Cobra and other snakes in the area.

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8 nations to fight Arctic ice meltingEight nations with Arctic territory agreed Wednesday to fight glacial melting and other effects of climate change in the region, though they declined to endorse any new steps

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Sony to support MP3Major strategy shift aims to help consumer electronics giant compete with Apple Computer and other rivals.

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Livermore: No need for HP-UX on x86CHICAGO -- This cannot be an easy time for Ann Livermore. When Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) missed Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations late last week, the blame was placed squarely on the shoulders of ...

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Info on car safety off-limits to publicThe federal agency that oversees auto safety has decided -- based largely on arguments from automakers and their Washington, DC, lobbyists -- that reams of data relating to unsafe automobiles or defective parts will not be available ...

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Huskies win Alaska title; Cal tips BYUNO. 22 WASHINGTON 79, NO. 19 ALABAMA 76: At Anchorage, Alaska - Will Conroy scored 18 points, leading five Huskies in double-figures scoring and Washington (4-0) won the Great Alaska Shootout title game over Alabama (4-1) on Saturday night.

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Ovitz Defends His Role in ABC Hiring, 'Kundun'GEORGETOWN, Del., Oct. 28 -- Plaintiffs in a shareholder lawsuit over former Walt Disney Co. president Michael Ovitz's \$140 million severance package attempted Thursday to portray Ovitz as a dishonest bumbler who botched the hiring of a major television executive and pushed the release of a movie that angered the Chinese government, damaging Disney's business prospects in the country.

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Pinochet under house arrest in ChileELEANOR HALL: To South American now, where one of the world #39;s most notorious dictators finally looks set to face trial for murder and human rights abuse.

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Golf: Cool-head Luke up for the cupLUKE DONALD will tell Bernhard Langer next week he is confident enough to be paired with any of his European team-mates in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills.

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Website video purports to show beheadings of three Kurdish ...A videotape posted by on a website showed the beheading of three hostages said to be members of an Iraqi Kurdish party, slain for co-operating with American forces in Iraq, according to their captors.

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Culpepper Ahead in Pro Bowl Voting NEW YORK, (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper is ahead of all players in voting for the 2005 Pro Bowl, while Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb is one of three Eagles in the top-10.

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Defeat for GB canoeistsBritish canoeists Nick Smith and Stuart Bowman are out of the men's C2 doubles.

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Real Madrid coach: We #39;re on right trackReal Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon admitted he was nervous after AS Roma went 2-0 ahead on Tuesday night. But Garcia Remon remained calm and saw his Real charges triumph 4-2 in an exciting night at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Show is over for CNNfnTime Warner finally pulled the plug on CNNfn. After nine years of struggling to gain an audience, the financial network will go off the air in mid-December, CNN president Jim Walton announced yesterday.

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Outlook bleak on both sidesBobby Holik was among the 74 NHL players who met with players association executive director Bob Goodenow yesterday in Toronto, and the Rangers #39; veteran left what he termed an quot;informative

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Prince pledges to rule Citigroup with an iron fistObserving the financial juggernaut that is Citigroup is a bit like sitting down to watch the local TV news in a typical big American city.

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Playing Away Could Suit Europe -Torrance LONDON (Reuters) - Former Ryder Cup-winning European captain Sam Torrance believes this year's team will benefit from defending the trophy on American soil next week.

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Instability looms as currencies slideEconomic instability looms as major currencies seem to be racing each other to the bottom of the pile. This is the flavour of the markets at the moment.

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UN puts arms ban on Ivory Coast quot;Do you think I am going to leave my country with no air defence? quot; Gbagbo said in an interview on. siding with the rebels in drafting the council text.

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Cisco, Juniper Making Noise in High-End Routing SpaceDueling Cisco Systems Inc. and Juniper Networks Inc. are both jockeying for the spotlight on the high end of the routing market with announcements of new developments around their respective CRS-1 and T-series core routers.

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Crude futures rally over \$53Crude oil futures rallied back above \$53 late yesterday on speculation and panic sparked by an oil line explosion in Mexico.

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For first time, US govt cracks down on spyware installers (AFP)AFP - The US government has moved for the first time to block unsolicited circulation on the Internet of spyware, a type of software that can inundate Web users with pop-up ads, secretly take control of their computers and spy on their online activities.

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Outgoing Notre Dame President Hits Firing (AP)AP - Notre Dame's outgoing president criticized the decision to fire Tyrone Willingham after just three seasons, saying he was surprised the coach was not given more time to try to succeed.

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U.S. Company Hiring Seen Up from Year Ago (Reuters)Reuters - The pace of hiring for U.S. companies\in the fourth quarter is expected to be consistent with the\solid employment activity of the past six months, and much\improved from a year ago, according to Manpower Inc. .

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No semifinals for DavenportLindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.

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The long goodbyeIt hit Julie Foudy not when she saw the 90,125 in the Rose Bowl for the final of the 1999 Women #39;s World Cup, or when she heard about the double-digit television rating on ABC, or when she realized President Clinton was in attendance.

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Japan Stocks Open Down After Gains TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.36 percent at the opening on Wednesday as profit-taking pushed down recent gainers including Bridgestone Corp. after the market had risen in the previous four sessions.

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Paige Defined by No Child Left Behind Act (AP)AP - Rod Paige's tenure as Education secretary was defined by his defense of one law, No Child Left Behind Act, the biggest change in federal education policy in decades.

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Nintendo and Sony execs trade barbs over PSP/DS battleThe ink #39;s not yet dry on the PSP price tags, but the fallout from yesterday #39;s surprising announcements has already begun. Bloomberg Japan reported today on Nintendo #39;s reaction to Sony #39;s price point for the

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Afghan court sentences man to death for murder of foreign ...KABUL : An Afghan court sentenced a man to death for killing three foreign journalists and their Afghan colleague shortly after the fall of the hardline Taliban regime in 2001.

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Teenage bullies thrive in cyberspaceThe fight started at school, when some eighth-grade girls stole a pencil case filled with makeup that belonged to a new classmate, Amanda Marcuson, and she reported them.

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Statham finally comes throughJoel Statham #39;s midseason woes were forgotten yesterday after he led Maryland to a 20-17 victory over Florida State. By becoming the first Terrapins quarterback to beat the Seminoles in 15 meetings

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The return of #39;Grand Theft Auto #39;NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Since the PlayStation 2 hit store shelves in 2001, no game has sold more copies than quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; or quot;Grand Theft Auto 3 quot;.

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US Jobless Claims Up, Consumption Flat (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. claims for jobless benefits\jumped last week, while consumer spending was unexpectedly flat\in August as shoppers closed their wallets after splashing out\the previous month, the government said on Thursday.

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Kite rallies for share of lead at SBC ChampionshipTom Kite #39;s opening round in the SBC Championship on Friday didn #39;t look like much at the turn. Nine holes later, he was tied for lead.

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Radcliffe drops out againGREAT Britain #39;s Paula Radcliffe #39;s dropped out of the Olympic Games women #39;s 10,000m with eight laps still to go this morning having made a late decision to compete.

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Voters see both sides onlineAre right-leaning voters spending all their online time on Rushlimbaugh.com? Are left-leaning voters locked into the like-minded Talkingpointsmemo.

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Loyalty study lists IT's top household namesA report indicates that many giants of the industry have been able to capture lasting feelings of customer loyalty.

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Stocks Set to Rise; Retail and Apple Eyed (Reuters)Reuters - Stock futures rose on Monday, pointing\to a firmer open, as investors pinned hopes on a solid start to\the holiday shopping season, while Apple Computer Inc \was helped by another brokerage raising its price target on the\stock.

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Governor wants ban on sale of violent video games to minorsCHICAGO -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed making it a crime Thursday to sell violent or sexually explicit video games to minors, a step other states have tried with little success.

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Stocks Jump; Insurers, Home Builders HelpUS stocks surged on Tuesday, as battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5-day streak of losses.

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Reds #39; first move of winter produces starting pitcherSince the day after the Reds fired Jim Bowden and Bob Boone nearly 17 months ago, virtually all of the club #39;s transactions have been geared toward raking in prospects and getting younger, especially on the pitcher #39;s mound.

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Now, Google changes rules of international gameDespite Wall Streets carping in recent weeks and having landed in trouble (for failing to register as many as \$3 billion worth of shares), Googles young founders have landed on their feet.

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