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Injured Favre Misses Another Practice (AP)AP - The Packers' top three offensive performers missed practice again Thursday as quarterback Brett Favre, running back Ahman Green and lineman Marco Rivera were on the sideline.	1
Screensaver hits back at spammersINTERNET users fed up with spam can go on the offensive by downloading a screensaver aimed at hitting junkmailers in the pocket, net portal Lycos said.	3
Study Reveals 'Demographic Catastrophe' in Darfur (Reuters)Reuters - Researchers called the situation in\Darfur a ""demographic catastrophe"" on Friday after the first\scientific study done in the region found high death rates both\before and after the displacement of some 1.5 million people.	3
Warne, McGrath hand Kiwis heavy defeatBrisbane: New Zealand collapsed to an innings and 156-run defeat in the first cricket Test here, demoralised by a crushing Australian innings lead and routed by the world champions #39; inspired bowling.	1
The Year Shoppers Left the Mall BehindOnline buying continues to snowball, according to the results of a recent America Online survey. This year, for the first time, Americans who regularly use the Internet for shopping -- researching	2
SA man charged for 'nuclear bomb'A South African businessman is charged with trafficking nuclear material to Asian countries, in particular Pakistan.	0
US comes in second in women #39;s cyclingThe Dutch rider, who was injured in a crash in the women #39;s road race on Saturday and was unable to defend her Olympic title from Sydney, climbed triumphantly to the top of the podium on Wednesday.	1
US embassies issue terror threat warning in northern EuropeHELSINKI, Finland US embassies in northern Europe say they have received quot;threat information quot; and are urging Americans living in the Nordic and Baltic regions to be cautious.	0
Space News Headlines for December 1, 2004According to MSNBC, Russian space officials have unveiled a full-scale high-fidelity mockup of the Kliper (for quot;clipper ship quot;) vehicle.	3
Feedster and Eurekster Mix RSS, Blogs, and Social SearchFeedster and Eurekster Mix RSS, Blogs, and Social Search\\Feedster, Inc., the RSS feed and blog search engine, today announced that it will power RSS and blog search results for Eurekster, the Internet search engine powered by social networking technology. By integrating Feedster rsquo;s news search technology and RSS feeds, Eurekster now ...	3
qualifiers to deplete MLSIn the battle between Major League Soccer and the national teams of several players over the coming weeks, there will be likely few winners.	1
Lebanese-American seized in BaghdadArmed gunmen have abducted a Lebanese-American contractor from his Baghdad home, CNN reported Wednesday. The contractor, who reportedly works for the US Army in the Green Zone	0
Programs: Flaws Can't Hide Appeal of 'Spy Fiction' PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Reuters) - ""Spy Fiction"" is a covert operator's dream game. Not only does it let you become virtually invisible to your enemies, but it also gives you the power to quickly transform yourself into other characters.	3
Getting Out Of Biotech's Second TierIf you added all the biotech activity that industry executives and local officials across the country have forecast for the next decade, my guess is the industry would be roughly the size of the Chinese economy.	3
Sony Group Agrees in Principle to Buy MGM (Reuters)Reuters - A group headed by Sony Corp of\America agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood film studio\Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for #36;12 a share in cash, MGM said\on Monday.	2
UK Cyberspace Has a New Calling CodeBritish telephone users now have a new code prefix - 056 - for VoIP numbers with cyberspace locations. The United Kingdom #39;s media and telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has released plans to help the take	3
Cardinals clinch title in CentralThe St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the Central for the third time in five seasons.	1
The Election That Never Ends ... OnlineIn the real world, campaign 2004 ended last week with John Kerry's concession to President Bush. But online, the lost cause lives on in the form of conspiracy theories and collective mourning. <FONT face=""verdana,MS Sans Serif,arial,helvetica"" size=""-2"" color=""#666666""><B>-washingtonpost.com</B></FONT>	3
NCAA Game Summary - Purdue at North Carolina StateRaleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Julius Hodge scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead 16th-ranked North Carolina State to a 60-53 victory over Purdue in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at the RBC Center.	1
G-20 skirts sliding dollarFinance ministers from the Group of 20 rich or emerging countries have wrapped up a two-day summit in Berlin without making explicit reference to the sagging value of the US dollar against the euro.	2
Web site pictures Photo iPod for holidaysA Mac news site says iPods that display digital photos may be under Christmas trees this year.	3
Sony Ericsson Quarterly Profit TriplesSwedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson more than tripled its third-quarter pretax profits, gained market share on booming demand for its camera phones and	2
US Says Kills 60 Foreign Fighters in Iraq StrikeUS forces launched fresh attacks in and near the restive Iraqi city of Falluja overnight, killing about 60 foreign fighters, the US military said on Friday.	0
Despite his 5 INTs in last game against Patriots, Pennington says <b>...</b>The body of work is not substantial enough to consider Chad Pennington a victim of the Belichick factor. Fair or not, Pennington #39;s five-interception game against the Patriots last December at least makes him a candidate.	1
Srichaphan edges out Lisnard to advance in China OpenSixth seed Paradorn Srichaphan knocked out French player Jean-Rene Lisnard 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the second round of China Open tennis tournament Wednesday in Beijing.	1
Firefox eyes 10 per cent browser share in USThe organisation behind Firefox is hoping that the open source Web browser can grab 10 per cent of the US market in 2005, it said yesterday.	3
Orion launches desktop cluster workstationsOrion Multisystems, a start-up company based in Santa Clara, California, announced personal computers for researchers, scientists, and engineers yesterday.	3
Updates: AIG, Time Warner, CalPERSAmerican International Group, Inc. reported that AIG Financial Products Corp., a subsidiary, has reached an \$80 million settlement with the Department of Justice concerning charges that stemmed from structured	2
Nobels Bring Prestige to Calif. Colleges (AP)AP - The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence.	3
Bush Attacks Kerry; Edwards Says Bush 'In Denial' (Reuters)Reuters - President Bush, going on the attack\after a slip in the polls, said on Wednesday Democratic rival\John Kerry's ""mind-set of September 10th"" would paralyze the\United States and weaken its ability to respond to threats.	0
Qualcomm pushes multicast CDMAThe company behind most CDMA technology is now planning to go multicast in order to allow faster and more stable streaming content.	3
Suzuki gets a place in Hits-toryFOR Ichiro Suzuki, it was the most emotional moment of his life. For Japan, it was a day of national celebration. The outfielder set a Major League record for most hits in a season on Friday, breaking an 84	1
Citigroup Job Changes May Be Dress Rehearsal for Top Post in <b>...</b>Citigroup said yesterday that Sallie L. Krawcheck, the former equity analyst recruited to the bank to clean up its research department, would become its chief financial officer.	2
Nintendo and Sony Square Off in Handheld Game MarketSony and Nintendo made separate product announcements ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.	3
Proctor amp; Gamble, National Semiconductor move market higherBy George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved higher late in the session on Thursday after Procter amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) released a positive forecast for sales and profits.	2
Bush hands firms \$140bn in tax breaksUS president George W Bush had repealed an internationally disputed export tax subsidy but lavished \$140 billion (R868 billion) in new tax breaks on corporations.	2
Dozens of Iraqi Troops Massacred in AmbushDescription: Guerillas dressed as policemen ambush and kill about 50 newly trained Iraqi soldiers in a remote eastern region of Iraq.	0
GMail Fighting Spam with Oomph!GMail Fighting Spam with Oomph!\\GMail is already the seventh largest (1 month back) email service with roughly a million users. As and when it goes public, signups will increase exponentially. It will probably relegate Yahoo! Mail to the third spot and occupy the second spot by November next year (with ...	3
Vikings Make Rally Count Against Lions (AP)AP - The Minnesota Vikings shut out Detroit in the second half and overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the sliding Lions 22-19 Sunday, ending their three-game losing streak.	1
Dutch driver Albers to test for JordanDutch driver Christian Albers is to test drive for Jordan at Jerez in Spain on December 1, the Formula One team said on Friday. Albers, 25, was set to test for Jordan, who have a	1
GOP Election Victory Shaping Budget Bills (AP)AP - The Republican election victory and the sheer weight of record deficits are shaping a pair of mammoth budget bills that the GOP is trying to shove through Congress during its lame-duck session.	0
Stocks Flat, Pfizer Weighs on Dow, S P500 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were near the unchanged mark on Monday, pausing for breath after last week's post-election rally as another interest rate rise loomed, while drug maker Pfizer Inc. weighed on the Dow and S P 500 indexes.	2
Egil quot;Drillo quot; Olsen returns to Norwegian soccerNorway #39;s best-known soccer coach, Egil quot;Drillo quot; Olsen, will return to active duty when he takes over the head job at elite division club Fredrikstad next season.	1
Guns trained on MosulUS forces and Iraqi units last night were preparing to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul as fighting wound down in Fallujah.	0
US leading indicators fall for 5th straight monthWASHINGTON (AFX) - The US economy is losing steam, the Conference Board said Thursday, reporting that the index of US leading economic indicators fell 0.3 percent in October, the fifth straight decrease.	2
Immelt: Joy At GE As Q3 Earnings Jump 11The news is often sobering these days. But they #39;re smiling at General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ), where the company posted third-quarter earnings that are up 11, with revenue rising 15.	2
Kerry War Debate Hinges on Fickle Memories (AP)AP - You'd think the details would be scorched into a veteran's memory like a cattle brand: ducking gunfire, seeing someone die in battle, bracing against a blast's concussion. Who could forget?	0
Oil soars above US\$50 to a new highCRUDE oil prices surged past US\$50 a barrel for the first time yesterday to a new record high, raising concerns that higher energy costs could slow the global economy next year.	2
Rising Population Growth Still an Issue, Says UNFPAUNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (IPS) - The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is dispelling a widespread notion -- prevalent mostly in Western countries -- that population growth has ceased to be a serious socio-economic problem primarily because of declining numbers.	0
Labor Costs, Hurricane Hit Alcoa ProfitAlcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, said on Thursday that net income for the quarter rose slightly, as labor problems and	2
Image Flaw Exposes Users to Hacker RiskBecause Internet Explorer is one of the programs vulnerable to a newly discovered Windows image flaw, it is possible that someone could fall victim to a virus written to exploit it just by visiting a Web site that uses JPEG images.	3
Court overturns Lexmark DMCA case injunctionIn a blow to printer company Lexmark International, a federal appeals court overturned on Tuesday an order that barred a North Carolina company from making computer chips for ink cartridge replacements.	3
Algonquin Power, Microcell, Telus: Canadian Equity PreviewThe following is a list of companies whose shares may make gains or losses in the Canadian market. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed Tuesday.	2
Despite stigma, Indian film focuses on growing HIV epidemicBOMBAY -- In the fantasy world of Indian film, Shilpa Shetty is a reigning princess, a lissome 29-year-old with a talent for twirling across Alpine meadows, muscle-bound suitors in tow. Serious drama? Well, it's Bollywood, after all.	0
UN Puts Zarqawi Network in Iraq on Its Terror List UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.N. panel has put on its sanctions list networks said to be controlled by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi after they claimed responsibility for bombings, kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq.	0
Madman nearly ruins glorious OlympicsATHENS - These were the Olympics protected by Nato and never a shot was fired. Yet on the last day, the last event, one sick individual, a lapsed Irish priest, molested an athlete and broke the sacrosanct	1
Silverstone gets green light for GP next yearThe new broom busily at work in Formula One has swept the British Grand Prix back on the calendar. At a meeting in London described as unprecedented by F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone	1
France to Punish Police for Bungled Drug ExerciseFrance #39;s police minister vowed on Monday to punish officers who planted explosives in an unwitting plane passenger #39;s luggage to test their sniffer dogs but then lost the quot;bomb, quot; which remains missing after a three-day hunt	0
Angst Over AnglersIn a study published Friday, a team of marine biologists finds that sport fishing accounts for nearly one-fourth of the total catch for the commercially valuable species the federal government most worries about conserving.	3
Chinas inflation falls sharply in NovemberChinas annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, heartening policy makers who have been striving to cool the economy and reducing chances of a further rise in interest rates in the near term.	2
After a banner '04, forecasters see a slower '05WASHINGTON -- Despite soaring oil prices and a slumping dollar, the United States enjoyed a banner year in terms of economic growth in 2004, but the new year is likely to see a significant slowdown, private economists say.	2
Delta Air Lines Sees Loss Mushrooming (Reuters)Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc. on Friday\forecast a much wider third-quarter loss than Wall Street had\estimated because of weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel\costs, driven by record-high oil prices.	2
Quarterback faceoff a bit of a throwbackWith precision passing, Joe Montana directed the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl titles. Dan Marino used his amazing arm to amass more than 61,000 passing yards in an unforgettable career with the Miami Dolphins.	1
Cryptic responds!As reported by The Associated Press, Marvel Enterprises Inc. and Marvel Characters, Inc. have sued NCsoft Corporation and Cryptic Studios.	3
Thousands Queue for Dwindling Flu ShotsSOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Seventy-year-old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display to get a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...	0
CSFB May Cut Jobs as Costs Outstrip Goldman, Lehman (Update1)Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, may eliminate hundreds of jobs at its securities unit to lower costs that are among the highest on Wall Street, people familiar with the matter said.	2
Pirlo #39;s strike gives Milan victoryAndrea Pirlo #39;s superb 20th minute strike gave Italian champions AC Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari to keep them within three points of Serie A leaders Juventus.	1
RBC Centura CEO steps downRALEIGH, NC - The head of RBC Centura Bank has stepped down, and his successor will run the bank out of Raleigh rather than Rocky Mount, where the bank is based.	2
IBM to Expand Data Centers Across World (Reuters)Reuters - IBM is expanding and adding new\technology to 11 of its data centers in North America, Europe\and Asia to meet growing demand and rolled out new services to\customers, the world's largest computer company said late on\Thursday.	2
Video game release prompts warningTORONTO -- Ontario #39;s consumer minister is putting parents on notice about the newest video game sensation to hit store shelves.	3
Giambi Still Hitless in Triple-A Rehab (AP)AP - Jason Giambi went 0-for-3 for Columbus on Friday night and remained hitless in a Triple-A rehabilitation stint designed to get him ready to return to the New York Yankees.	1
UPDATE 3-Gambro sells US kidney clinics unit to DaVitaSwedish kidney-care company Gambro AB (GAMBa.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it signed a \$3.05 billion deal to sell its US clinics	2
Mobile Carriers Move to Put Their Names on More PhonesUnited States cellphone operators are flirting with selling handsets that feature their names exclusively.	3
Delta to Cut Employee Pay 10 Percent CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Tuesday said it will reduce executive and employee pay by 10 percent starting in January and its CEO will go unpaid for the rest of the year as it tries to cut costs to avert bankruptcy.	2
Greenhorn no longerIn the Deutsche Bank field of 156 golfers, many are well-known, but a lot are far removed from the spotlight. Meet one of those unheralded golfers: PGA Tour rookie Roland Thatcher. He's 27 years old and ranks 187th on the money list with \$154,644, having made the cut in six of his 16 starts. His best finish came two weeks ...	1
Profits, revenue climb at RambusMemory designer Rambus reported a rise in net income to \$10.4 million, or 10 cents a share, on revenue of \$38.8 million in the third quarter.	3
Ferrari toast Barrichello victory quot;We knew it would be a fight and so it was, quot; said team chief Jean Todt. quot;Both our drivers faced difficult tasks. All our chances of victory rested on Rubens, given the start positions, while Michael faced	1
In Africa, Free Schools Feed a Different HungerMillions of children have poured into schools as country after country has made primary education free.	0
Analysts concerned about longer-than-expected G5 delaysAnalysts from Prudential Equity Group and UBS are warning that delayed shipments of G5 chips from IBM could affect Apple Computer's bottom line	3
Kerry Will Buy #36;45M TV Time in 20 States (AP)AP - Previewing its fall strategy, John Kerry's presidential campaign will buy #36;45 million worth of commercial time in 20 states through Election Day, including spots on cable television and advertising geared toward minorities.	0
The Internets Retail AppealWith more people having high-speed connections at home, there will be less holiday shopping at work.	3
Microsoft Increases Focus on EntertainmentMicrosoft Corp. (MSFT) unveiled the latest version of its entertainment-focused operating system Tuesday, seeking a broader audience on a wider array of computers and stoked by partnerships offering music, movies and even recorded books.	3
GM seeks mediation to resolve dispute with FiatThe heads of General Motors Corp. and Italy #39;s Fiat SpA are expected to meet in the next four weeks to try and resolve their dispute over whether Fiat can force GM to buy the ailing Fiat Auto subsidiary.	2
Napster Creator Unveils Online Music Technology LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shawn Fanning, once reviled by record labels as the creator of renegade song-swap service Napster, on Thursday launched a new service designed to turn the threat of still popular peer-to-peer services into an opportunity for music companies and artists.	3
Hostage killed in Pakistan rescueOne Chinese hostage held by Islamic militants dies and one is freed in a rescue mission by Pakistan's army.	0
DeLay, Republicans Reverse Indictment Rule Change (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. House of Representatives\Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas got fellow Republicans on\Monday to reverse a recent rule change that would have allowed\him to keep his leadership post even if indicted.	0
U.S. Crude Sets New Record: #36;47.52/Barrel (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. crude prices rose to another new\record on Thursday, rising 25 cents to #36;47.52 a barrel on\evidence that high prices are not hurting world oil demand\growth.	2
Sturrock leaves SouthamptonManager Paul Sturrock has left Southampton by mutual consent, becoming the first managerial victim of the season after only two Premiership games.	1
Dow Chemical Profit Surges 86 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DOW.N</A> third-quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs, the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said Thursday.	2
San Diego Padres NewsThe Giants batted around to score six runs in the fourth and held on for a 7-5 win over the Padres on Tuesday in front of 35,529 to open the three-game series.	1
NCR Recalls Inkjet Refill KitsNCR Corp. on Wednesday recalled 78,000 printer cartridge refill kits because they do not have child-proof packaging, posing a health risk to young children who may ingest the ink sold in the product.	2
Russia puts price on Chechen rebelsVideo image of hostages sitting below explosives strung from basketball hoops in the gymnasium of a school in Beslan, Russia. Photograph: NTV/AP.	0
Corus Expects First Full-Year Profit on Rising Prices (Update2)Corus Group Plc, the UK #39;s biggest steelmaker, expects to report its first full-year profit after increasing prices four times since January.	2
Microsoft to Release New Windows in '06 (AP)AP - Microsoft Corp. will drop a much-touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.	3
Flawed Offense Dragging Down Bills (AP)AP - When he's not getting sacked, Drew Bledsoe's throwing interceptions, or his receivers are dropping passes. The Buffalo Bills' running attack is no better. Neither Willis McGahee nor Travis Henry have scored a touchdown this season.	1
Davis, Pack beat DeaconsNC State #39;s Jay Davis trotted back to the Wolfpack sideline early the third quarter, the quarterback absorbing his teammates #39; adulation and exuding a swagger	1
Tributes to tragic GurkhasThe London-based security firm which employed four former Gurkhas killed in a rocket attack on their compound in Baghdad have paid tribute to them as quot;brave and professional individuals quot;.	0
News: Droughts Like 1930s Dust Bowl May Have Been Unexceptional in Prehistoric Times, New Study SuggestsEvents like the great Dust Bowl of the 1930s, immortalized in ""The Grapes of Wrath"" and remembered as a transforming event for millions of Americans, were regular parts of much-earlier cycles of droughts followed by recoveries in the region, according to new studies by a multi-institutional research team led by Duke University. (Duke University press release)	3
Macromedia stretches Flex's featuresThe company expands its server software for creating slick interfaces for Web applications.	3
Ukraine President, Assembly Deadlocked Over Poll KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's outgoing president and opposition appeared deadlocked on Tuesday after the collapse of a tentative deal intended to smooth a rerun of elections annulled because of fraud and defuse weeks of turmoil.	0

Injured Favre Misses Another Practice (AP)AP - The Packers' top three offensive performers missed practice again Thursday as quarterback Brett Favre, running back Ahman Green and lineman Marco Rivera were on the sideline.

1

Screensaver hits back at spammersINTERNET users fed up with spam can go on the offensive by downloading a screensaver aimed at hitting junkmailers in the pocket, net portal Lycos said.

3

Study Reveals 'Demographic Catastrophe' in Darfur (Reuters)Reuters - Researchers called the situation in\Darfur a ""demographic catastrophe"" on Friday after the first\scientific study done in the region found high death rates both\before and after the displacement of some 1.5 million people.

3

Warne, McGrath hand Kiwis heavy defeatBrisbane: New Zealand collapsed to an innings and 156-run defeat in the first cricket Test here, demoralised by a crushing Australian innings lead and routed by the world champions #39; inspired bowling.

1

The Year Shoppers Left the Mall BehindOnline buying continues to snowball, according to the results of a recent America Online survey. This year, for the first time, Americans who regularly use the Internet for shopping -- researching

2

SA man charged for 'nuclear bomb'A South African businessman is charged with trafficking nuclear material to Asian countries, in particular Pakistan.

0

US comes in second in women #39;s cyclingThe Dutch rider, who was injured in a crash in the women #39;s road race on Saturday and was unable to defend her Olympic title from Sydney, climbed triumphantly to the top of the podium on Wednesday.

1

US embassies issue terror threat warning in northern EuropeHELSINKI, Finland US embassies in northern Europe say they have received quot;threat information quot; and are urging Americans living in the Nordic and Baltic regions to be cautious.

0

Space News Headlines for December 1, 2004According to MSNBC, Russian space officials have unveiled a full-scale high-fidelity mockup of the Kliper (for quot;clipper ship quot;) vehicle.

3

Feedster and Eurekster Mix RSS, Blogs, and Social SearchFeedster and Eurekster Mix RSS, Blogs, and Social Search\\Feedster, Inc., the RSS feed and blog search engine, today announced that it will power RSS and blog search results for Eurekster, the Internet search engine powered by social networking technology. By integrating Feedster rsquo;s news search technology and RSS feeds, Eurekster now ...

3

qualifiers to deplete MLSIn the battle between Major League Soccer and the national teams of several players over the coming weeks, there will be likely few winners.

1

Lebanese-American seized in BaghdadArmed gunmen have abducted a Lebanese-American contractor from his Baghdad home, CNN reported Wednesday. The contractor, who reportedly works for the US Army in the Green Zone

0

Programs: Flaws Can't Hide Appeal of 'Spy Fiction' PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Reuters) - ""Spy Fiction"" is a covert operator's dream game. Not only does it let you become virtually invisible to your enemies, but it also gives you the power to quickly transform yourself into other characters.

3

Getting Out Of Biotech's Second TierIf you added all the biotech activity that industry executives and local officials across the country have forecast for the next decade, my guess is the industry would be roughly the size of the Chinese economy.

3

Sony Group Agrees in Principle to Buy MGM (Reuters)Reuters - A group headed by Sony Corp of\America agreed in principle to acquire Hollywood film studio\Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for #36;12 a share in cash, MGM said\on Monday.

2

UK Cyberspace Has a New Calling CodeBritish telephone users now have a new code prefix - 056 - for VoIP numbers with cyberspace locations. The United Kingdom #39;s media and telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has released plans to help the take

3

Cardinals clinch title in CentralThe St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the Central for the third time in five seasons.

1

The Election That Never Ends ... OnlineIn the real world, campaign 2004 ended last week with John Kerry's concession to President Bush. But online, the lost cause lives on in the form of conspiracy theories and collective mourning. -washingtonpost.com

3

NCAA Game Summary - Purdue at North Carolina StateRaleigh, NC (Sports Network) - Julius Hodge scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead 16th-ranked North Carolina State to a 60-53 victory over Purdue in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at the RBC Center.

1

G-20 skirts sliding dollarFinance ministers from the Group of 20 rich or emerging countries have wrapped up a two-day summit in Berlin without making explicit reference to the sagging value of the US dollar against the euro.

2

Web site pictures Photo iPod for holidaysA Mac news site says iPods that display digital photos may be under Christmas trees this year.

3

Sony Ericsson Quarterly Profit TriplesSwedish-Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson more than tripled its third-quarter pretax profits, gained market share on booming demand for its camera phones and

2

US Says Kills 60 Foreign Fighters in Iraq StrikeUS forces launched fresh attacks in and near the restive Iraqi city of Falluja overnight, killing about 60 foreign fighters, the US military said on Friday.

0

Despite his 5 INTs in last game against Patriots, Pennington says ...The body of work is not substantial enough to consider Chad Pennington a victim of the Belichick factor. Fair or not, Pennington #39;s five-interception game against the Patriots last December at least makes him a candidate.

1

Srichaphan edges out Lisnard to advance in China OpenSixth seed Paradorn Srichaphan knocked out French player Jean-Rene Lisnard 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the second round of China Open tennis tournament Wednesday in Beijing.

1

Firefox eyes 10 per cent browser share in USThe organisation behind Firefox is hoping that the open source Web browser can grab 10 per cent of the US market in 2005, it said yesterday.

3

Orion launches desktop cluster workstationsOrion Multisystems, a start-up company based in Santa Clara, California, announced personal computers for researchers, scientists, and engineers yesterday.

3

Updates: AIG, Time Warner, CalPERSAmerican International Group, Inc. reported that AIG Financial Products Corp., a subsidiary, has reached an \$80 million settlement with the Department of Justice concerning charges that stemmed from structured

2

Nobels Bring Prestige to Calif. Colleges (AP)AP - The University of California system is amassing Nobel Prizes at campuses once noted more for beer bashes and odd mascots than academic excellence.

3

Bush Attacks Kerry; Edwards Says Bush 'In Denial' (Reuters)Reuters - President Bush, going on the attack\after a slip in the polls, said on Wednesday Democratic rival\John Kerry's ""mind-set of September 10th"" would paralyze the\United States and weaken its ability to respond to threats.

0

Qualcomm pushes multicast CDMAThe company behind most CDMA technology is now planning to go multicast in order to allow faster and more stable streaming content.

3

Suzuki gets a place in Hits-toryFOR Ichiro Suzuki, it was the most emotional moment of his life. For Japan, it was a day of national celebration. The outfielder set a Major League record for most hits in a season on Friday, breaking an 84

1

Citigroup Job Changes May Be Dress Rehearsal for Top Post in ...Citigroup said yesterday that Sallie L. Krawcheck, the former equity analyst recruited to the bank to clean up its research department, would become its chief financial officer.

2

Nintendo and Sony Square Off in Handheld Game MarketSony and Nintendo made separate product announcements ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.

3

Proctor amp; Gamble, National Semiconductor move market higherBy George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved higher late in the session on Thursday after Procter amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) released a positive forecast for sales and profits.

2

Bush hands firms \$140bn in tax breaksUS president George W Bush had repealed an internationally disputed export tax subsidy but lavished \$140 billion (R868 billion) in new tax breaks on corporations.

2

Dozens of Iraqi Troops Massacred in AmbushDescription: Guerillas dressed as policemen ambush and kill about 50 newly trained Iraqi soldiers in a remote eastern region of Iraq.

0

GMail Fighting Spam with Oomph!GMail Fighting Spam with Oomph!\\GMail is already the seventh largest (1 month back) email service with roughly a million users. As and when it goes public, signups will increase exponentially. It will probably relegate Yahoo! Mail to the third spot and occupy the second spot by November next year (with ...

3

Vikings Make Rally Count Against Lions (AP)AP - The Minnesota Vikings shut out Detroit in the second half and overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the sliding Lions 22-19 Sunday, ending their three-game losing streak.

1

Dutch driver Albers to test for JordanDutch driver Christian Albers is to test drive for Jordan at Jerez in Spain on December 1, the Formula One team said on Friday. Albers, 25, was set to test for Jordan, who have a

1

GOP Election Victory Shaping Budget Bills (AP)AP - The Republican election victory and the sheer weight of record deficits are shaping a pair of mammoth budget bills that the GOP is trying to shove through Congress during its lame-duck session.

0

Stocks Flat, Pfizer Weighs on Dow, S P500 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were near the unchanged mark on Monday, pausing for breath after last week's post-election rally as another interest rate rise loomed, while drug maker Pfizer Inc. weighed on the Dow and S P 500 indexes.

2

Egil quot;Drillo quot; Olsen returns to Norwegian soccerNorway #39;s best-known soccer coach, Egil quot;Drillo quot; Olsen, will return to active duty when he takes over the head job at elite division club Fredrikstad next season.

1

Guns trained on MosulUS forces and Iraqi units last night were preparing to storm rebel strongholds in the northern city of Mosul as fighting wound down in Fallujah.

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US leading indicators fall for 5th straight monthWASHINGTON (AFX) - The US economy is losing steam, the Conference Board said Thursday, reporting that the index of US leading economic indicators fell 0.3 percent in October, the fifth straight decrease.

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Immelt: Joy At GE As Q3 Earnings Jump 11The news is often sobering these days. But they #39;re smiling at General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ), where the company posted third-quarter earnings that are up 11, with revenue rising 15.

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Kerry War Debate Hinges on Fickle Memories (AP)AP - You'd think the details would be scorched into a veteran's memory like a cattle brand: ducking gunfire, seeing someone die in battle, bracing against a blast's concussion. Who could forget?

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Oil soars above US\$50 to a new highCRUDE oil prices surged past US\$50 a barrel for the first time yesterday to a new record high, raising concerns that higher energy costs could slow the global economy next year.

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Rising Population Growth Still an Issue, Says UNFPAUNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (IPS) - The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is dispelling a widespread notion -- prevalent mostly in Western countries -- that population growth has ceased to be a serious socio-economic problem primarily because of declining numbers.

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Labor Costs, Hurricane Hit Alcoa ProfitAlcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest aluminum producer, said on Thursday that net income for the quarter rose slightly, as labor problems and

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Image Flaw Exposes Users to Hacker RiskBecause Internet Explorer is one of the programs vulnerable to a newly discovered Windows image flaw, it is possible that someone could fall victim to a virus written to exploit it just by visiting a Web site that uses JPEG images.

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Court overturns Lexmark DMCA case injunctionIn a blow to printer company Lexmark International, a federal appeals court overturned on Tuesday an order that barred a North Carolina company from making computer chips for ink cartridge replacements.

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Algonquin Power, Microcell, Telus: Canadian Equity PreviewThe following is a list of companies whose shares may make gains or losses in the Canadian market. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed Tuesday.

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Despite stigma, Indian film focuses on growing HIV epidemicBOMBAY -- In the fantasy world of Indian film, Shilpa Shetty is a reigning princess, a lissome 29-year-old with a talent for twirling across Alpine meadows, muscle-bound suitors in tow. Serious drama? Well, it's Bollywood, after all.

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UN Puts Zarqawi Network in Iraq on Its Terror List UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.N. panel has put on its sanctions list networks said to be controlled by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi after they claimed responsibility for bombings, kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq.

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Madman nearly ruins glorious OlympicsATHENS - These were the Olympics protected by Nato and never a shot was fired. Yet on the last day, the last event, one sick individual, a lapsed Irish priest, molested an athlete and broke the sacrosanct

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Silverstone gets green light for GP next yearThe new broom busily at work in Formula One has swept the British Grand Prix back on the calendar. At a meeting in London described as unprecedented by F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone

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France to Punish Police for Bungled Drug ExerciseFrance #39;s police minister vowed on Monday to punish officers who planted explosives in an unwitting plane passenger #39;s luggage to test their sniffer dogs but then lost the quot;bomb, quot; which remains missing after a three-day hunt

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Angst Over AnglersIn a study published Friday, a team of marine biologists finds that sport fishing accounts for nearly one-fourth of the total catch for the commercially valuable species the federal government most worries about conserving.

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Chinas inflation falls sharply in NovemberChinas annual inflation rate dropped sharply in November, heartening policy makers who have been striving to cool the economy and reducing chances of a further rise in interest rates in the near term.

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After a banner '04, forecasters see a slower '05WASHINGTON -- Despite soaring oil prices and a slumping dollar, the United States enjoyed a banner year in terms of economic growth in 2004, but the new year is likely to see a significant slowdown, private economists say.

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Delta Air Lines Sees Loss Mushrooming (Reuters)Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc. on Friday\forecast a much wider third-quarter loss than Wall Street had\estimated because of weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel\costs, driven by record-high oil prices.

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Quarterback faceoff a bit of a throwbackWith precision passing, Joe Montana directed the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl titles. Dan Marino used his amazing arm to amass more than 61,000 passing yards in an unforgettable career with the Miami Dolphins.

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Cryptic responds!As reported by The Associated Press, Marvel Enterprises Inc. and Marvel Characters, Inc. have sued NCsoft Corporation and Cryptic Studios.

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Thousands Queue for Dwindling Flu ShotsSOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Seventy-year-old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display to get a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places...

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CSFB May Cut Jobs as Costs Outstrip Goldman, Lehman (Update1)Credit Suisse Group, Switzerland #39;s second-biggest bank, may eliminate hundreds of jobs at its securities unit to lower costs that are among the highest on Wall Street, people familiar with the matter said.

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Pirlo #39;s strike gives Milan victoryAndrea Pirlo #39;s superb 20th minute strike gave Italian champions AC Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari to keep them within three points of Serie A leaders Juventus.

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RBC Centura CEO steps downRALEIGH, NC - The head of RBC Centura Bank has stepped down, and his successor will run the bank out of Raleigh rather than Rocky Mount, where the bank is based.

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IBM to Expand Data Centers Across World (Reuters)Reuters - IBM is expanding and adding new\technology to 11 of its data centers in North America, Europe\and Asia to meet growing demand and rolled out new services to\customers, the world's largest computer company said late on\Thursday.

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Video game release prompts warningTORONTO -- Ontario #39;s consumer minister is putting parents on notice about the newest video game sensation to hit store shelves.

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Giambi Still Hitless in Triple-A Rehab (AP)AP - Jason Giambi went 0-for-3 for Columbus on Friday night and remained hitless in a Triple-A rehabilitation stint designed to get him ready to return to the New York Yankees.

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UPDATE 3-Gambro sells US kidney clinics unit to DaVitaSwedish kidney-care company Gambro AB (GAMBa.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it signed a \$3.05 billion deal to sell its US clinics

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Mobile Carriers Move to Put Their Names on More PhonesUnited States cellphone operators are flirting with selling handsets that feature their names exclusively.

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Delta to Cut Employee Pay 10 Percent CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DAL.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DAL.N</A> on Tuesday said it will reduce executive and employee pay by 10 percent starting in January and its CEO will go unpaid for the rest of the year as it tries to cut costs to avert bankruptcy.

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Greenhorn no longerIn the Deutsche Bank field of 156 golfers, many are well-known, but a lot are far removed from the spotlight. Meet one of those unheralded golfers: PGA Tour rookie Roland Thatcher. He's 27 years old and ranks 187th on the money list with \$154,644, having made the cut in six of his 16 starts. His best finish came two weeks ...

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Profits, revenue climb at RambusMemory designer Rambus reported a rise in net income to \$10.4 million, or 10 cents a share, on revenue of \$38.8 million in the third quarter.

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Ferrari toast Barrichello victory quot;We knew it would be a fight and so it was, quot; said team chief Jean Todt. quot;Both our drivers faced difficult tasks. All our chances of victory rested on Rubens, given the start positions, while Michael faced

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In Africa, Free Schools Feed a Different HungerMillions of children have poured into schools as country after country has made primary education free.

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Analysts concerned about longer-than-expected G5 delaysAnalysts from Prudential Equity Group and UBS are warning that delayed shipments of G5 chips from IBM could affect Apple Computer's bottom line

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Kerry Will Buy #36;45M TV Time in 20 States (AP)AP - Previewing its fall strategy, John Kerry's presidential campaign will buy #36;45 million worth of commercial time in 20 states through Election Day, including spots on cable television and advertising geared toward minorities.

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The Internets Retail AppealWith more people having high-speed connections at home, there will be less holiday shopping at work.

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Microsoft Increases Focus on EntertainmentMicrosoft Corp. (MSFT) unveiled the latest version of its entertainment-focused operating system Tuesday, seeking a broader audience on a wider array of computers and stoked by partnerships offering music, movies and even recorded books.

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GM seeks mediation to resolve dispute with FiatThe heads of General Motors Corp. and Italy #39;s Fiat SpA are expected to meet in the next four weeks to try and resolve their dispute over whether Fiat can force GM to buy the ailing Fiat Auto subsidiary.

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Napster Creator Unveils Online Music Technology LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shawn Fanning, once reviled by record labels as the creator of renegade song-swap service Napster, on Thursday launched a new service designed to turn the threat of still popular peer-to-peer services into an opportunity for music companies and artists.

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Hostage killed in Pakistan rescueOne Chinese hostage held by Islamic militants dies and one is freed in a rescue mission by Pakistan's army.

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DeLay, Republicans Reverse Indictment Rule Change (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. House of Representatives\Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas got fellow Republicans on\Monday to reverse a recent rule change that would have allowed\him to keep his leadership post even if indicted.

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U.S. Crude Sets New Record: #36;47.52/Barrel (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. crude prices rose to another new\record on Thursday, rising 25 cents to #36;47.52 a barrel on\evidence that high prices are not hurting world oil demand\growth.

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Sturrock leaves SouthamptonManager Paul Sturrock has left Southampton by mutual consent, becoming the first managerial victim of the season after only two Premiership games.

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Dow Chemical Profit Surges 86 Percent NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co.'s <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=DOW.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">DOW.N</A> third-quarter profit surged 86 percent on increased plastics sales, but demand remains vulnerable to soaring energy costs, the No. 1 U.S. chemicals maker said Thursday.

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San Diego Padres NewsThe Giants batted around to score six runs in the fourth and held on for a 7-5 win over the Padres on Tuesday in front of 35,529 to open the three-game series.

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NCR Recalls Inkjet Refill KitsNCR Corp. on Wednesday recalled 78,000 printer cartridge refill kits because they do not have child-proof packaging, posing a health risk to young children who may ingest the ink sold in the product.

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Russia puts price on Chechen rebelsVideo image of hostages sitting below explosives strung from basketball hoops in the gymnasium of a school in Beslan, Russia. Photograph: NTV/AP.

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Corus Expects First Full-Year Profit on Rising Prices (Update2)Corus Group Plc, the UK #39;s biggest steelmaker, expects to report its first full-year profit after increasing prices four times since January.

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Microsoft to Release New Windows in '06 (AP)AP - Microsoft Corp. will drop a much-touted new technology for organizing and storing data when it releases the next version of its Windows operating system as expected in 2006.

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Flawed Offense Dragging Down Bills (AP)AP - When he's not getting sacked, Drew Bledsoe's throwing interceptions, or his receivers are dropping passes. The Buffalo Bills' running attack is no better. Neither Willis McGahee nor Travis Henry have scored a touchdown this season.

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Davis, Pack beat DeaconsNC State #39;s Jay Davis trotted back to the Wolfpack sideline early the third quarter, the quarterback absorbing his teammates #39; adulation and exuding a swagger

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Tributes to tragic GurkhasThe London-based security firm which employed four former Gurkhas killed in a rocket attack on their compound in Baghdad have paid tribute to them as quot;brave and professional individuals quot;.

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News: Droughts Like 1930s Dust Bowl May Have Been Unexceptional in Prehistoric Times, New Study SuggestsEvents like the great Dust Bowl of the 1930s, immortalized in ""The Grapes of Wrath"" and remembered as a transforming event for millions of Americans, were regular parts of much-earlier cycles of droughts followed by recoveries in the region, according to new studies by a multi-institutional research team led by Duke University. (Duke University press release)

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Macromedia stretches Flex's featuresThe company expands its server software for creating slick interfaces for Web applications.

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Ukraine President, Assembly Deadlocked Over Poll KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's outgoing president and opposition appeared deadlocked on Tuesday after the collapse of a tentative deal intended to smooth a rerun of elections annulled because of fraud and defuse weeks of turmoil.

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