EU bid to catch US economy  #39;a failure #39; LONDON - Europe #39;s efforts to catch up to and then outpace the US economy have been  quot;a big failure, quot; the outgoing head of the European Union executive commission, Romano Prodi, said.


Yahoo to start Chennai operations Chennai: Internet major Yahoo Inc will own a 25-member high-skilled software professional team in Chennai, after it acquired US-based Stata Labs.


Slashdot warns of Red Hat security scam Slashdot has a warning posted about the existence of a phishing scam directed toward Red Hat users. Read more to see the post. rixdaffy writes  quot;I just received an email from the  #39;Redhat Security Team #39; telling


Putting Home Theater In Every Room You have a fancy home-entertainment system that can record and play TV programs, DVDs, show digital photos, and tap into your collection of digital music.


Brazil Back in Space A test rocket which Brazil successfully launched on Saturday provided reassurance to the countrys space programme 14 months after a more powerful one exploded before lift-off killing 21 people.


Twelve Iraqis Die in Car Bombs, Clashes Car bombs and clashes killed 12 Iraqis Monday and three Australian troops were wounded in the first attack on their contingent since the end of the Iraq war.


Twelve Palestinians killed as Israeli parliament to debate Gaza <b>...</b> GAZA CITY : Twelve Palestinians, including a child, were killed in a major army operation in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli parliament prepared to debate a controversial plan to pull out from the territory it has occupied for almost 40 years.


Iraqis suspect executed soldiers were set up Iraqi officials suspect that 50 US trained Iraqi soldiers murdered by insurgents - many of them execution-style -ay have been set up by rebel infiltrators in their ranks.


Aftershocks continue to rattle Japan Aftershocks shook central Japan Monday as the death toll from Saturday #39;s earthquakes rose to 25, with more than 21,000 injured.


Typhoon kills 3 in Taiwan Typhoon Nock-Ten killed three people and injured several others in Taiwan, according to a Hong Kong radio station on Monday. The dead include a male TV reporter and a fireman and another person still remained missing.


More than 100 Iraqis demand release of Margaret Hassan About 150 Iraqis, many of them recipients of humanitarian aid, rallied Monday in front of the Baghdad offices of CARE International to demand the release of aid worker Margaret Hassan.


1 killed in car bombs in northern Iraq Two car bombs detonated in Iraqi northern city of Mosul on Monday, killing one Iraqi person and wounding two others, security officials said.


Indian decision on passports discriminatory: Pak Islamabad on Monday termed as  quot;discriminatory quot; and  quot;not in sync with peace process quot; the reported decision of Jammu and Kashmir officials to issue passports with explicit instructions that it is not valid for travel to Pakistan.


EU to lift trade sanctions against US amid lingering doubts (AFP) AFP - The EU commission acted to ease trade tensions with the United States, saying it would lift sanctions after US President George W. Bush approved a repeal of illegal corporate tax breaks.


Schilling Gives Red Sox 2-0 World Series Lead  BOSTON (Reuters) - Curt Schilling, his bad ankle held  together by stitches, tossed six courageous innings to help the  Boston Red Sox pound the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 to seize  control of the 100th World Series Sunday.


Stitched-Up Schilling Makes World Series History  BOSTON (Reuters) - A stitched-up Curt Schilling became the  first pitcher in major league history to win World Series games  with three different teams after producing a gritty display  Sunday.


Oil Scales New High as Norway Strike Hits Oil scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel Monday as a threat by Norwegian ship owners to halt production from the world #39;s third biggest exporter stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.


Manchester United Ends Talks With Glazer on Takeover (Update2) Manchester United Plc said it ended talks with Malcolm Glazer about a takeover bid for the world #39;s biggest soccer club by revenue because the US billionaire #39;s proposal involves borrowing against the company #39;s assets.


Serena flies to Austria in desperate search for points Desperate to salvage a major title from a disappointing 2004, Serena Williams has flown to Austria to earn points for the end-of-season WTA Championships.


Another loss to BC crushes Notre Dame Its not surprising the Notre Dame players and coaches were using words like devastating, heartbreaking and unbelievable following Saturdays 24-23 home loss to Boston College.


LaBranche Posts 3rd-Quarter Net Loss  NEW YORK (Reuters) - LaBranche   Co. LAB.N , the largest  market-maker on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, on  Monday posted a net loss for the third quarter amid a drop in  principal transcations and commissions.


UPDATE 3-Citigroup to shut Japan trust bank, promises oversight Citigroup (CN: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it would shutter part of its Japanese trust business and promised sharper oversight of its remaining operations


Ispat to Buy LNM Holdings, Intl Steel Netherlands-based steelmaker Ispat International NV said Monday that it agreed to acquire LNM Holdings NV and International Steel Group Inc.


Marsh and McLennan #39;s Chairman Steps Down (1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) Marsh and McLennan #39;s chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Greenberg will step down this morning, according to a published report.


Ahold pays 811 million euros for ICA stake ZAANDAM - Dutch food retailing giant Ahold announced it would take over a 20 stake in the ICA Swedish supermarket chain from Norwegian Canica group for 811 million euros.


Asia DRAM Report: Hynix 3Q Net Surges;Strong Chip Prices SEOUL (Dow Jones)--South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (000660.SE) Monday posted sharply higher net profit for the third quarter, helped by strong chip prices - making


Kimberly-Clark Posts Third-Quarter Profit (Reuters) Reuters - Kimberly-Clark Corp.  on Monday\posted a higher third-quarter profit as increased tissue prices\helped counter higher raw material costs.


Wenger #39;s referee comments to be investigated by FA The Football Association will review Arsene Wenger #39;s comments about the referee of Sunday #39;s 2-0 defeat by Manchester United and investigate reports that United manager Alex Ferguson was pelted with soup in the tunnel.


NASCAR Community Mourns After Plane Crash The NASCAR community is mourning a tragic loss after a plane crash killed 10 members of a racing dynasty. Federal officials say 8 passengers and two pilots died when the Hendrick Motorsports aircraft went down on its way to a race in Virginia.


Storm Damage Hurts BellSouth Earnings  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BellSouth Corp. BLS.N on Monday  said third-quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its  region and the sale of some international assets.


Oil Hits New High on Norway Strike Fears  LONDON (Reuters) - Oil scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel  Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil and gas employers to halt  production from the world's third biggest exporter stoked fears  of a winter supply crunch.


Pakistani prime minister to visit India next month (AFP) AFP - Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will visit India and other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations next month, the foreign office said.


U.N.: Explosives Missing from Former Iraq Atomic Site  VIENNA (Reuters) - Nearly 380 tons of explosives are  missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam  Hussein's dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by  the U.S. military, the United Nations said Monday.


For cell phones, it's TV to the rescue Cell phone executives say new data-oriented services such as TV will help bolster an industry in a precarious state.


Ispat to form global steel giant in \$17.8 bln deal Ispat International will buy LNM Holdings and International Steel Group Inc., forming the worlds largest steel firm in a deal worth a total of \$17.


Harmony Gold Q1 headline loss misses expectations South African miner Harmony, seeking to acquire rival Gold Fields, posted a first quarter headline loss per share of 110 cents on Monday, worse than expected.


Bright Marks  amp; Sparks It speaks of grateful grannies and bowing bread-earners as Munificence plc divides between its investors excess booty earned from triumph on commerce #39;s high seas.


Semel: Search For New Yahoo! Features Yields Adobe Deal Seek and ye shall find: Yahoo! (nasdaq: YHOO - news - people ) and Adobe Systems (nasdaq: ADBE - news - people ) have struck a deal to put Web search capabilities into Adobe #39;s Acrobat Reader software.


#39;Stagnation not deflation #39; in housing market The housing market has peaked but is not heading into the abyss, analysts said today, as figures showed property price falls for the fourth consecutive month.


Reliance second quarter profit up 39 per cent MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Ltd, the petrochemical flagship of India #39;s largest private company, said Monday second quarter net profit jumped 39 percent against a backdrop of high oil product prices.


Yahoo acquires e-mail search firm Yahoo has acquired Stata Labs, a company whose e-mail application Bloomba allows users to search messages and attachments. Engineers from Stata Labs are to join Yahoo.


palmOne Announces the Treo 650 In a completely expected announcement, palmOne has formally announced the Treo 650. There are few, if any surprises, considering they #39;ve done an amazingly bad job of protecting against leaks.


Borland focuses on UML modeling Borland Software this week is breaking up its Together ControlCenter package for UML modeling into separate products for developing, designing, and architecting applications.


Berlin to host 2009 World Championships Helsinki, Finland - The delegation representing the city of Berlin on Saturday successfully won its bid to host the 2009 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, ahead of strong challenges from Split and Valencia.


Rugby-Bulloch to captain Scotland in November internationals Hooker Gordon Bulloch was named on Monday as Scotland captain for the November internationals against Australia, Japan and South Africa.


Seahawks lay an egg with loss to Cardinals TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Seattle Seahawks had a bad fourth quarter against St. Louis two weeks ago, then a bad first quarter last week in New England.


Borland focuses on UML modeling (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Borland Software this week is breaking up its Together ControlCenter package for UML modeling into separate products for developing, designing, and architecting applications.


IAEA: Tons of Iraq explosives missing The International Atomic Energy Agency says 380 tons of powerful conventional explosives are missing from the Al Qaqaa facility south of Baghdad that was supposed to be under American military control.


Bomb blast explodes near Australian Embassy in Baghdad, killing 2 <b>...</b> A car bomb targeting a US military convoy exploded near the Australian Embassy Monday, killing at least two people, police and the Iraqi Interior Ministry said.


Japan Quake Survivors Face Rain, Aftershocks  OJIYA, Japan (Reuters) - Some 100,000 weary survivors of  Japan's deadliest earthquake in a decade bedded down for a  third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series  of strong aftershocks raised fears of another big tremor.


'Spam King' Ordered to Disable Spyware A federal judge has ordered a man known as the "Spam King" to disable so-called spyware programs that infiltrate people's computers, track their Internet use and flood them with pop-up advertising.


Yahoo links seach tool to Adobe Stepping up the heated battle of online search and services, Yahoo Inc and Adobe Systems Inc have joined forces to tap each others #39; customers and put Web search features into Adobe #39;s popular Acrobat Reader software.


Checks to clear much faster as  #39;float #39; disappears written a check with the hopes that it wouldn #39;t clear for a few days, so there #39;s enough time to get more money in the bank account to cover the expense.


Kellogg Quarterly Earnings Top Estimates (Reuters) Reuters - Kellogg Co. , the world's\largest cereal maker, on Monday reported a quarterly profit\that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year\earnings outlook, helped by strong sales of new products.


Internet Users Not As Safe Online As They Believe WASHINGTON -- You may lock your doors and windows -- and maybe even activate an alarm system to keep your home protected. But a new study indicates that most of us haven #39;t taken the equivalent of those basic


US expert believes Bin Laden network active in Bosnia (AFP) AFP - Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is actively directing terrorist cells in the former Yugoslav republic of Bosnia, a top US terrorism analyst told a local daily.


Ryan Palmer Wins Funai Classic Over Singh (AP) AP - With a Sunday charge that would have made his namesake Arnold Palmer proud, Ryan Palmer birdied four straight holes down the stretch and closed with a 10-under 62 to win the Funai Classic at Disney by three shots over Vijay Singh and Briny Baird.


Little Movement in AP Football Poll (AP) AP - No. 1 Southern California and No. 2 Oklahoma have been the top two teams in The Associated Press Top 25 since the preseason, a nine-poll run that is the longest to start a season in nine years. There were few changes in the media poll Sunday with no movement among the first 11 teams.


Stocks Seen Lower as Oil Adds Pressure  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures trimmed early  losses but pointed to a lower market open on Monday, following  a broad sell-off on Friday, as oil prices set new records above  \$55 a barrel, fueling worries that soaring energy costs will  bite into corporate profits.


BellSouth Posts Lower Quarterly Earnings  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BellSouth Corp. BLS.N on Monday  said third-quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its  region and costs stemming from Cingular Wireless' planned \$41  billion purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc. AWE.N.


Cingular/AWE Deal to Get Conditional OK  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are set to give  Cingular Wireless final approval for its \$41 billion purchase  of AT T Wireless Services Inc. AWE.N on Monday, on condition  that it sells assets including wireless airwaves in more than  16 markets, according to a source close to the deal.


Dell Shows New Small Business Servers Systems, which start as low as \$500, don't require advanced IT skills.


Cingular/AWE Deal to Get Conditional OK (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. regulators are set to give\Cingular Wireless final approval for its  #36;41 billion purchase\of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  on Monday, on condition\that it sells assets including wireless airwaves in more than\16 markets, according to a source close to the deal.


Infineon execs plead to price-fixing Four executives of German memory chip maker Infineon Technologies AG have agreed to plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy to fix computer memory chip prices, the Department of Justice said Thursday.


Thinner Bill Clinton feels "good" as he goes to aid Kerry (AFP) AFP - Former US president Bill Clinton, appearing thinner seven weeks after open heart surgery, said he feels  quot;good quot; and wants to campaign this week to help John Kerry win the White House.


Gold Fields saga may lead to court Gold Fields #39; plan to merge with Iamgold of Canada could end up mired in legal challenges if a crucial shareholder vote next week produces a close result.


Skater Totmianina Doesn't Remember Fall (AP) AP - World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said Monday she still doesn't know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend skating program, though she says she doesn't fear going back on the ice.


Mortgage Giants Are Near Top in Lobby Cost Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the giant government-chartered mortgage funding companies, continued to spend more on lobbying in the first half of this year than almost every other corporation in the United States.


LNM Plans to Merge Two Main Divisions Privately-owned Dutch steelmaker LNM Group said Monday it plans to merge its two main divisions, Ispat International NV and LNM Holdings NV, and then take over US-based International Steel Group, which would make it the largest steel company in the world.


Strong response to M amp;S buyback Marks  amp; Spencer today set the price for its record share buyback above market expectations, at 362p per share. The retailer said demand for the 2.


Magna to take auto parts subsidiaries Intier, Decoma and Tesma <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - Magna International Inc. has made a bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private. The big auto components maker said Monday it has made separate proposals to the boards


EU to lift \$4bn sanctions on US imports NEW YORK, October 25 (newratings.com) - The European Union (EU) plans to lift the existing sanctions on US goods worth about \$4 billion in response to a new bill that repeals the illegal export tax subsidies in the US.


Kellogg Quarterly Earnings Top Estimates Kellogg Co. (KN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest cereal maker, on Monday reported a quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year earnings


UPDATE: James Hardie Willing To Help Compensation Fund SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--James Hardie Industries NV (JHX) said Monday it is willing to help the medical fund it established to pay victims of asbestos-related illnesses avert a liquidity crisis.


Ice skater doesn #39;t remember what caused fall that left her with a <b>...</b> World champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina said Monday she still doesn #39;t know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend skating program, though she says she doesn #39;t fear going back on the ice.


Ravens - Bills: Game Notes COMPOSED: With Lewis serving the first game of his two-game suspension for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy, Chester Taylor was effective and decisive in his debut.


Chargers rally for fourth win CHARLOTTE, NC -- Keenan McCardell took his time getting dressed, carefully buttoning his bright fuchsia shirt and securing his striped tie.


UN: Explosives Missing from Former Iraq Atomic Site Nearly 380 tons of explosives are missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam Hussein #39;s dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by the US military, the United Nations said Monday.


Tunisia #39;s Ben Ali wins landslide victory Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali won a landslide victory over three rivals in the presidential elections, officials said Monday.


Egypt Arrests Alleged Sinai Bombers Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon walks through the halls of his Jerusalem office to attend the weekly cabinet meeting, Sunday Oct. 24, 2004.


Chinese guard Liu Wei cut from Sacramento Kings (AFP) AFP - Chinese basketball player Liu Wei's quest to become Asia's first-ever point guard in the NBA has come to an end after he was cut from the roster of the Sacramento Kings, Chinese press reports said.


Canadian retail survey suggests average holiday spending \$991 a <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - Canadian adults will spend an estimated average of \$991 this holiday season on gifts, clothing, travel, beauty services, food, drink and entertainment, an Ipsos-Reid survey suggests.


Manchester United breaks Arsenals winning Streak It took 50 matches for a team to finally beat Arsenal in the English Premiere League. Arsenal, unbeaten through entire last season lost a match after more than a year.


Japan #39;s IT companies say no major damage after quakes Japan #39;s major electronics companies had found no serious damage to their facilities after a series of powerful earthquakes shook Niigata prefecture, northwest of Tokyo.


Peace talks for Sudan #39;s Darfur region restart in Nigeria Delegates from the Sudanese government and rebel groups eventually restarted here on Monday the peace talks for the war-torn Darfur region after a month of suspension, in the hope of ending a 20-month-old conflict there.


Treasury Yields Near Seven-Month Lows  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries rallied early Monday,  compressing yields to their lowest levels in nearly seven  months, as record high crude oil prices pressured equities and  threatened to be a drag on world economic growth.


CTIA shines spotlight on mobile middleware (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Mobility will take center stage this week as San Francisco plays host to the Cellular Telecommunications  amp; Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless I.T.  amp; Entertainment 2004 fall conference.


Blair: Next Few Weeks 'Crucial' for N.Ireland (Reuters) Reuters - The next few weeks will be critical for\efforts to clinch a new Northern Ireland peace deal, British\Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday.


PeopleSoft, RIM partner to deliver sales application (InfoWorld) InfoWorld - Research in Motion (RIM), the company that first pushed e-mail over wireless, is teaming up with PeopleSoft to offer corporate users PeopleSoft Enterprise Sales for BlackBerry, a sales application with similar push technology.


URI Proposes Undersea Exploration Center (AP) AP - Oceanographer Robert Ballard sees the University of Rhode Island with an opportunity to become the undersea equivalent of the Houston Space Center.


Ancient Bird Fossil May Suggest Link with Dinosaurs (Reuters) Reuters - Scientists in China have found a 120\million-year-old fossil of a baby bird which is believed to\have died just before it hatched and which could shed light on\the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.


Blair: Next Few Weeks 'Crucial' for N.Ireland  LONDON (Reuters) - The next few weeks will be critical for  efforts to clinch a new Northern Ireland peace deal, British  Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday.


Ifo Index Barely Climbs in October (AP) AP - The closely watched Ifo Institute index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, a result the institute said Monday illustrated that Germany's current recovery lacked the strength of previous upswings.


PeopleSoft, RIM partner to deliver sales application Research in Motion (RIM), the company that first pushed e-mail over wireless, is teaming up with PeopleSoft to offer corporate users PeopleSoft Enterprise Sales for BlackBerry, a sales application with similar push technology.


US Treasury Debt Investors Turn More Bearish on Dollar Drop Investors in US Treasury notes are growing more bearish that the dollar #39;s decline to a record against the euro and a four-year low versus the yen will diminish the appeal of US assets.


ISG in major merger International Steel Group Inc. (NYSE: ISG) on Monday said it has entered into a complex merger agreement that will create the largest steel company in the world.


CNF Swings to 3Q Loss on Charge CNF Inc. said Monday it swung to a loss in the third quarter as the result of a charge related to the planned sale of its Menlo Worldwide Forwarding unit.


Russian oil company problems likely to affect global oil prices ELEANOR HALL: The high price of oil is already threatening global economic growth, but that price could yet be pushed higher by events in Russia.


Kimberly-Clark reports third-quarter results DALLAS Kimberly-Clark today reports its third-quarter earnings rose five percent -- despite tough price competition in its key diaper market.


Yahoo, Adobe team on search, boost PDF Yahoo and Adobe have entered an alliance aimed at boosting Yahoo #39;s Internet search tool while possibly turning more Net content into PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, to the advantage of Adobe #39;s PDF Reader product.


Finally! The Treo 650 Arrives The palmOne Treo 600 may be the nation #39;s most loved smart phonea celebrated balance of cell phone and PDA. Rumors have swirled around the Internet for months about the next generation of Treos; today, with


Ancient baby bird fossil found in China The fossil of what may be one of the earliest baby birds has been found in northeast China. The fossil, estimated at 121 million years old, is curled up as though still in its shell.


Reds snub Glazer MANCHESTER United today broke off talks with US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer about his potential takeover bid. The decision was hailed as  quot;fantastic quot; by supporters, who have waged a fierce campaign against him.


Racing: Jaguar future to be decided this week SAO PAULO, Brazil : The future of the Jaguar Formula One team is expected to be announced later this week when a decision is taken over offers made to buy the outfit.


Production Resumes at GM Plant in Germany (AP) AP - Production resumed Monday at a General Motors plant in Ruesselsheim that was idled by a lack of parts after workers at another factory staged a six-day walkout protesting threatened job cuts.


Google shares go crazy (SiliconValley.com) SiliconValley.com - The price of Google shares soared Friday, evoking memories of the Internet bubble among some Wall street analysts and traders.


Crucial vote looms on Israel #39;s Gaza withdrawal Ariel Sharon was today preparing for a crucial vote in the Israeli parliament on his plan to close all Jewish settlements in the occupied Gaza Strip.


We #39;re Standing Up for Iraq Democracy, Insists Blair Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed today to stand up for democracy in Iraq - and warned the insurgents would not be defeated by military means alone.


Egypt arrests five suspects over Sinai bombings (AFP) AFP - Egypt said it had arrested five suspects accused of carrying out a wave of deadly car bomb attacks in Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago.


Bush bouncing checks that bolster markets Goodbye Social Security, pensions, company health benefits and job security. Let the people decide what to do with their own money, as this new age #39;s popularizers say.


US sees China pressing NKorea for quick resumption of nuclear talks (AFP) AFP - China signalled to US Secretary of State Colin Powell it will press North Korea to return quickly to stalled talks on its nuclear weapons program, a senior State Department official said.


Mali Says Locust Outbreak Subsides, Eases Food Fears (Reuters) Reuters - Mali's government said on Saturday it\could supply enough food for villagers who watched locusts\devour their harvests and that the threat posed by the insects\had largely subsided.


New Violence Flares in Iraq, After Executions Leave 50 Dead The military reported the deaths of a U.S. soldier and six Iraqi civilians today, a day after Iraqi officials announced the deadliest ambush of the insurgency.


Colombia Destroys Stockpiled Land Mines In eight thunderous explosions, Colombia blew up its remaining 6,800 stockpiled land mines, winning the praise of Jordan's visiting Queen Noor who said the move took courage given that the nation is still fighting an internal conflict.


Mittal Steel emerges world #39;s largest steelmaker London: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal-owned Ispat International on Monday emerged as world #39;s largest steelmaker as it announced its merger with The Netherlands-based LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form Mittal Steel Corporation.


BellSouth earnings hit by storm damage BellSouth Corp. on Monday said third-quarter earnings fell due to storm damage in its region and costs stemming from Cingular Wireless planned \$41 billion purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.. The No.


Hynix #39;s 3Q Profit More Than Triples SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea #39;s Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said Monday its third-quarter net profit more than tripled from same period last year thanks to steady global prices for memory chips.


Russia to launch new Soyuz launch vehicle this month Russia #39;s new medium launch vehicle Soyuz M-2 will make its maiden flight on Friday from the Plesetsk cosmodrome, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov announced on Monday.


Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat.


UA scientists anxious as Cassini approaches flyby of Saturn #39;s <b>...</b> University of Arizona scientists who have devoted their careers to exploring Saturn are about to get their best look yet at Titan, the mysterious moon that will serve as a  quot;slingshot quot; 44 times during the Cassini spacecraft #39;s four-year mission.


Microsoft Feeling Heat from the Penguin LinuxInsider: Microsoft #39;s Steve Ballmer argued that the true amount of shifting from Microsoft to Linux in places like Europe and Asia has been overstated in the media.


Wenger fury at  #39;cheating #39; star Arsene Wenger has called on the FA to look again at Ruud van Nistelrooy #39;s controversial challenge on Ashley Cole at Old Trafford yesterday, which BBC pundit Alan Hansen labelled  quot;a disgrace quot;.


Subway 500 victory overshadowed by 10 dead in company craft Euphoria turned into shock and grief minutes after the Subway 500 yesterday, as members of the winning Hendrick Motorsports team were informed that one of the organization #39;s


Webber a champion in waiting, says Jaguar boss Mark Webber #39;s Jaguar team boss believes the Australian can emulate compatriot Alan Jones and become a world champion with Williams.


Sulamani cruises by 11/2 in Canadian International The other jockeys tried to keep Sulamani, the 4-5 favorite, boxed in, but it hardly mattered as he captured the \$1.5 million, Grade I Pattison Canadian International by 11/2 lengths under a hand ride yesterday at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.


Facts about Israeli leader Ariel Sharon Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon seeks parliament #39;s support on Monday for his plan to quit occupied Gaza and for the first time uproot settlements from land that Palestinians want for a state.


Black Watch on new alert after massacre BLACK Watch troops were today facing new dangers in Iraq after rebels massacred 50 Iraqi soldiers. The Iraqi troops were ambushed and shot dead, heightening the dangers for the Scots regiment as it made final


Finder of 'Iceman' Found Dead in Austrian Alps (Reuters) Reuters - The man who 13 years ago discovered the\frozen remains of a prehistoric iceman in an Alpine glacier was\found dead in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, eight days after\he went missing, rescue authorities said.


EU suspends US export sanctions The European Union suspends tariffs on US imports imposed earlier this year during a bitter trade dispute.


Mittal Family in  #36;17.8 Bln Steel Deal (Reuters) Reuters - Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's\wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy\International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth  #36;17.8 billion to\form the world's largest steel company.


Mittal Family in \$17.8 Bln Steel Deal  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's  wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy  International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth \$17.8 billion to  form the world's largest steel company.


Gold Licks at Near 16-Year Highs  LONDON (Reuters) - Gold was within reach of its highest  level in nearly 16 years on Monday, fired by a resurgent euro  and inflationary fears fanned by sky-high oil prices, dealers  and analysts said.


Intel sketches out nanotechnology road map The firm is planning new ways to shrink transistors and increase chip speed. Could "spintronics" replace silicon-based technology?


Intel Prepares for the Next 20 Years Chip maker plans for smaller, faster, less power-hungry processors.


Mac users face rare virus The malware disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.


Festivals may not cheer durable goods makers (Reuters) Reuters - Intense competition has depressed prices of everything from washing machines to refrigerators in India, dampening the spirits, and profits, of durable goods makers as they prepare for the busy festival season.


Brazil Launches First Test Rocket Since Accident (Reuters) Reuters - Brazil has successfully\launched a test rocket, 14 months after a more powerful one\exploded before lift-off killing 21 people, Brazilian space\officials said on Sunday.


Oil Scales New Highs  LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices scaled a new high above  \$55 a barrel on Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil employers  to halt production from the world's third biggest exporter  stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.


China Rebuffs Powell's Suggestions on Taiwan Chinese officials Monday rebuffed Secretary of State Colin L. Powell's suggestion they use a possibly conciliatory speech by Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian to restart cross-straits discussions, telling him in strong terms that they are not impressed by Chen's words and are worried about his actions.


IAEA Says Tons of Iraq Explosives Missing Several hundred tons of conventional explosives are missing from a former Iraqi military facility that once played a key role in Saddam Hussein's efforts to build a nuclear bomb, the U.N. nuclear agency confirmed Monday.


Yahoo, Adobe look to convert Web content to PDF documents  Yahoo Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. have entered an alliance aimed at boosting Yahoo's Internet search tool while possibly turning more Net content into PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, to the advantage of Adobe's PDF Reader product.
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Now Norway riles the oil market Norwegian ship owners threaten to expand a lockout, disrupting production. Marsh  amp; McLennan #39;s CEO reportedly is set to resign.


EU suspends US export sanctions The European Union is to suspend sanctions on US imports worth \$4bn after President Bush signed a bill removing illegal export subsidies.


USA: Kellogg posts higher Q3 profit, raises guidance US cereal maker Kellogg has reported higher third-quarter earnings, driven by increased sales, and raised its earnings guidance for the full year 2004.


Reynolds American reports \$339 million third quarter profit Reynolds American Inc. reported today a profit of \$339 million in the third quarter - the first earnings report that included the results of the combined RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.


Hynix Q3 net profit quadruples on firm chip sales Third-quarter profits at Hynix Semiconductor Inc, the second-largest maker of basic memory chips, nearly quadrupled from a year ago on robust demand, but dropped from the previous quarter due to falling prices.


One Year On: Khodorkovskys Supporters Picket Moscow Court On 25 Oct., 12 months after former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested on charges of fraud and tax evasion, a group of his supporters gathered near the building of the Meshchansky Court in Moscow, where his case is being examined.


Russia to Test New Soyuz Booster on Oct. 29 Russia #39;s military will test a new-generation rocket booster this week that could eventually be used to launch civilian cargoes into space, Itar-Tass news agency said Monday.


Hackers Pull Out Nasty Trick From Hat An e-mail that tricks Linux users to download a fake update from Red Hats security team is currently doing the rounds of the Internet.


Mac users face rare virus Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.


Titan #39;s Alien Thunder An anonymous reader writes  quot;What is not being reported much about the fascinating Huygens descent to the surface of Saturn #39;s largest moon, Titan, is its remarkable microphone.


Media #39;s Believe-It-or-Not Future TV and radio serve up content in a linear broadcast format. It #39;s dished out in time slices according to schedules that make sense to broadcasters and the marketers who buy their ad space.


IBM Introduces Blades With Slimmer Price Tags IBM has released a new low-cost eServer BladeCenter chassis and a unique set of  quot;business-in-a-box quot; solutions to help lower the cost and speed the time it takes for SMBs to purchase, deploy, and implement blade servers.


Man U breaks off talks with Glazer Manchester United broke off talks Monday with American businessman Malcolm Glazer over a possible takeover of the soccer club, saying his bid relied too heavily on borrowed money.


Failure of Gaza pullout plan would be catastrophic: Peres JERUSALEM - Opposition leader Shimon Peres warned on Monday Israel would face a catastrophe if the pullout from Gaza is blocked, saying a continued presence in the territory ran counter to national security.


Japan quake survivors face aftershocks percent chance of an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or greater in the area in the next week. Saturday #39;s initial earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8.


China Rebuffs Powell #39;s Suggestion Chinese officials Monday rebuffed Secretary of State Colin L. Powell #39;s suggestion they use a possibly conciliatory speech by Taiwanese president Chen Shui-bian to restart


China Factory Workers Protest Pensions (AP) AP - Thousands of retired textile factory workers in an eastern Chinese industrial center blocked traffic in a weekend protest over the failure of their pensions to keep pace with rising prices, officials and labor advocates said Monday.


A Field Guide to the Falling Dollar Depending on how investors behave, the dollar's downward drift could cast anything from a benign breeze to a hurricane.


Israel Kills 14 in Gaza Before Key Withdrawal Vote  GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops killed 14 Palestinians in a  Gaza refugee camp Monday as parliament prepared, under tight  security, to debate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to  withdraw from the occupied territory.


Day at-a-glance The hot event, who's ahead, pictures and quotes: what you need to know about the US election today.


Kimberly-Clark 3rd-Qtr Net Rises 5.1 on Huggies Diaper Sales Kimberly-Clark Corp., the largest US maker of disposable diapers, said third-quarter earnings rose 5.1 percent as sales gains for Huggies and price increases on Scott tissue helped to counter rising pulp costs.


Hynix Profit Soars, Forecasts Better Fourth Quarter (Update4) Hynix Semiconductor Inc., the world #39;s second-largest maker of computer-memory chips, said profit quadrupled in the third-quarter and will rise in the current period on increased demand for its products.


India #39;s Reliance Industries second quarter profit up 39 percent BOMBAY (AFP) - Reliance Industries Ltd, the petrochemical flagship of India #39;s largest private sector company, said second quarter net profit jumped 39 percent against a backdrop of surging oil product prices.


Bond yields near 7-month lows NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - US Treasuries rallied early Monday, sending yields to their lowest levels in nearly seven months, as record high crude oil prices pressured equities.


Red Hat hit by security-update email scam Red Hat is warning users that an email purporting to be a security update may contain malicious code. The email - which began appearing last Friday - uses a securityredhat


Yahoo and Adobe Announce a Partnership A deal that gives Yahoo a new and very large distribution channel for their toolbar and will later see Yahoo search embedded in the Acrobat Reader will be announced today.


Shuttle Enterprise Takes Center Stage, at Last Space shuttle Enterprise was born to be an astronautical bridesmaid, never a bride. Built in 1976 as one of the first trio of US shuttles, Enterprise never left


Treo Smartphones to Get Smarter Staying in touch with clients, customers and the home office is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business, especially if you #39;re on the road a lot.


Mind those IMs--your cubicle's walls have eyes As more firms install software to keep tabs on workers, start-ups and heavy hitters alike spy an opportunity in surveillance products.


Vatican Handbook Questions Preventive War (AP) AP - A Vatican handbook made public Monday questioned preventive war and denounced the "horrendous crime" of abortion, but Vatican officials denied they were trying to influence the U.S. presidential election campaign.


Milan derby finishes with a goalless draw Inter held champions AC Milan to a 0- 0 draw in the Milan derby on Sunday, widening their gap with first division leaders Juventus.


Tunisian President Ben Ali Reelected President Ben Ali was elected for a fourth term, with close to 95 percent of the vote, according to results published by the ministry of interior.


Sudanese peace talks open with dispute on security looming ABUJA : Sudanese government envoys sat down with leaders of the rebellion in the western Darfur region as African Union peace talks took off here with a likelihood of bitter rows over security arrangements.


TV REPORTER DROWNS ON ASSIGNMENT Taipei, Oct. 25 (CNA) A local TV reporter was swept away by floodwaters and drowned while covering Typhoon Nock-Ten in Taipei County Monday morning.


Ispat, LNM, ISG merge to form world's largest steelmaker (AFP) AFP - Dutch-Indian steel group Ispat International announced that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world's largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel.


Robot promoters look to Social Security set The elderly are being eyed as a potential market for personal assistant robots that could help them live independently longer.


Multimedia goes mobile at CTIA Mobile operators, content providers and other participants at the CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment trade show this weekin San Franciscowill be gearing up for an expected boom in mobile multimedia in the U.S.


PalmOne packs Treo smart phone with new chip PalmOne Inc.'s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product. The company is set to unveil the device, called the Treo 650, Monday at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA's) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference.


Exec says Pentium M may add location-based services in 2006 Intel Corp. will likely add support for location-based services to its Pentium M line of mobile processors in 2006, a senior company executive said Monday.


Hilton Profit Up on Travel Recovery  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hilton Hotels Corp. HLT.N on Monday  said third-quarter earnings almost doubled as business and  leisure travel increased, filling its big urban hotels.


Do You Need Disability Insurance? There's a good chance you'll become disabled for a while. Are you protected?


Crude Oil Prices Rise on Winter Fuel Worries Crude futures prices rose Monday on concerns about tight heating oil supplies ahead of winter, strong oil demand in China and fears about a planned petroleum-industry lockout in Norway.


President signs American Jobs Creation Act WASHINGTON - U.S. President George Bush on Friday signed tax legislation that provides \$145 billion in new tax relief to U.S. corporations over the next 10 years, including a provision giving a tax break to companies that return income to the U.S. from operations located overseas.


Existing Home Sales Surge in September  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  by an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September as low mortgage  rates fueled home buying, a trade association said on Monday.


Existing Home Sales Surge in September (Reuters) Reuters - Sales of existing U.S. homes surged\by an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September as low mortgage\rates fueled home buying, a trade association said on Monday.


Supermarket chain Morrison sells 114 stores (AFP) AFP - William Morrison, the fourth largest grocery chain, said it had agreed to sell 114 stores to rival Somerfield for 260 million pounds.


Magna International Offers to Take 3 Units Private (Update2) Magna International Inc., Canada #39;s largest auto parts supplier, offered to buy the shares that it doesn #39;t own in three units for as much as C\$1.


Hynix sees Q3 sales, profits slip sequentially SEOUL, South Korea - Hynix Semiconductor Inc. made a profit of 530 billion won (about US\$467 million) on sales revenue of 1,542 billion won (about US\$1,359 million) in the third quarter of 2004.


NETHERLANDS/SWEDEN: Ahold, Canica agree purchase price of ICA <b>...</b> Dutch retailer Ahold has said it has reached an agreement with its joint venture partner Canica over the purchase price of Canicas 20 stake in Scandinavian joint venture ICA AB.


One year since YUKOS #39; head arrest RBC, 25.10.2004, Moscow 17:27:13.It has been one year today since former YUKOS CEO and its major shareholder Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested.


Cassini takes passing shot of Saturn #39;s moon Monash scientist Andrew Prentice ponders the probe that will land on the Saturnian moon Titan in January. Photo: Angela Wylie. NASA #39;s mission to Saturn, Cassini, will pass a crucial milestone


PalmOne updates the Treo smart phone PalmOne Inc. #39;s long-awaited update to the Treo 600 will come with a new processor, sharper display and flash memory, as the company continues to improve its flagship product.


Curb biological weapons - doctors The British Medical Association is to call for international action to curb advancements in the development of biological and genetic weapons.


United ends Arsenal #39;s streak Manchester United emerged triumphantly from an uncompromising Battle of the Titans to end Arsenal #39;s 49-match unbeaten English Premier League run with a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.


Molik carries weight of expectation Is Alicia Molik the great white hope of Australian women #39;s tennis? It might be unfair to burden the 23-year-old with that tag, but following her win over Maria Sharapova in the \$1.


Uncertain offseason in store Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix marked the end of the 2004 Formula One season, and for some, the end of the line. David Coulthard, who saw his career at McLaren come to an end with an 11th place finish, has


Diggers bombed in Baghdad AUSTRALIAN troops have suffered their first direct attack since the Iraq war began, with three Australian soldiers injured in a suspected suicide bomb assault on an armoured vehicle convoy in Baghdad.


Karzai Seen Winning Outright First-Round Victory The latest official preliminary results from Afghanistan #39;s 9 October 9 presidential election show transitional leader Hamid Karzai has won the clear majority needed for an outright first-round victory.


China, US agree to revive talks on N. Korean nuke issue Beijing, Oct. 25 (PTI): China and the US today agreed to work jointly to re-energise the six-party talks mechanism aimed at dismantling North Korea #39;s nuclear programmes while Washington urged Beijing to resume


Egypt arrests five suspects over Sinai bombings CAIRO (AFP) - Egypt said it had arrested five suspects accused of carrying out a wave of deadly car bomb attacks in Red Sea resorts almost three weeks ago.


Compatriots urged to battle Chen #39;s moves The people of Taiwan Province were called on Monday to join with their mainland compatriots in the fight to safeguard national unity and counter Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian #39;s splittist moves.


Now Norway: Oil Finds Another Reason To Rise NEW YORK - Crude oil prices surged to a new high this morning in European trading, with a barrel fetching as much as \$55.67. Two reasons were offered by wire-service reports--one relatively old, and one brand new.


Russian ice queen is hurt in fall PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, -- Reigning world pairs champion Tatiana Totmianina was hospitalized after a head-first fall to the ice during a Skate America competition in Pittsburgh on Saturday.


Bulloch to captain Scots Bulloch takes over from Scott Murray, who is recovering from knee surgery, for the games against Australia (two), Japan and South Africa.


Japan quake survivors face aftershocks Some 100,000 weary survivors of Japan #39;s deadliest earthquake in a decade have bedded down for a third night in makeshift shelters or slept outside as a series


Russian tycoon rocks Vilnius by RN Eastern Europe editor Margreet Strijbosch, 25 October 2004. A Russian-born millionaire has turned Lithuanian politics on its head.


Els Stays Away as Valderamma Loses Its Sparkle  London (Reuters) - The finale to the European golf season,  the Volvo Masters, will be fought out this week without  money-list winner-elect Ernie Els.


Sharon Says Iran Doing All to Get Nuclear Weapons (Reuters) Reuters - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\accused arch-foe Iran Monday of doing everything it could to\obtain nuclear weapons.


Palestinian Organized Taba Bombs, Died in Blast (Reuters) Reuters - A Palestinian driver targeting Israelis\masterminded bombings that killed 33 people at Egyptian resorts\on Oct. 7 and he himself died in one of the explosions because\the timer was badly set, Egypt said on Monday.


Sony Launches MP3 Walkmans to Counter IPod  LONDON (Reuters) - Sony Corp 6758.T launched its first  MP3-compatible flash memory digital music players under the  Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in  a market it has lost to Apple Computer's iPod.


US vice president deems Kerry's approach to fight against terror 'nuts' (AFP) AFP - US Vice President Dick Cheney in an interview dismissed John Kerry's approach to safeguarding US national security as  quot;nuts, quot; adding that the Democratic presidential candidate would leave the United States less secure were he to win the White House.


Computer Security Survey Finds Awareness Gap  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most computer users believe they are  safe from online threats even as their machines fall victim to  viruses and spyware, according to a survey released on Monday.


Sony Launches MP3 Walkmans to Counter IPod (Reuters) Reuters - Sony Corp (6758.T) launched its first\MP3-compatible flash memory digital music players under the\Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in\a market it has lost to Apple Computer's iPod.


Invasion of the Data Snatchers Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters. -washingtonpost.com


Key Internet Domain Up For Grabs This month, the overseer of the Internet's addressing system will begin deciding what company will run the .net domain. The stakes are high, and so is the responsibility. -washingtonpost.com


United Online Buying Classmates.com Internet service provider United Online Inc. on Monday posted a 42 percent surge in third-quarter profit  --  helped by expanding margins and lower telecommunications costs  --  and raised its earnings outlook for 2004.


Chechen President Open to Rebel Talks (AP) AP - The Kremlin-backed president of Chechnya said Monday he was open to negotiating with rebel leaders if they could ensure that their followers make good on any commitments undertaken in peace talks.


Darfur Peace Talks Seek to Break Deadlock (AP) AP - Sudan's government and rebels met Monday to try to break a deadlock over key security issues holding up the signing of an accord to grant humanitarian organizations wider access to hundreds of thousands of refugees of the Darfur crisis.


No Fast Answers in Probe of Seal Deaths (AP) AP - Scientists investigating high mortality rates of seals say no fast answer has emerged. Reports of stranded seals have slowed to normal rates in recent weeks, but researchers continue to search for clues about what happened to the harbor seals last summer in Maine.


Karzai Win Assured as Afghan Poll Count Winds Up  KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai is sure of  victory in his country's historic presidential poll, but the  result will not be announced for a day or so until the last few  ballot boxes are counted, an official said Monday.


BellSouth Profit Drops on Flat Revenue The phone provider reported a 14.6 percent drop in third-quarter profit on flat revenue and a continued loss of local access lines.


Kerry Calls Missing Explosives One of Bush's 'Great Blunders' DOVER, N.H. (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry is seizing on the Bush administration's failure to secure hundreds of tons of explosives now missing in Iraq.


Israeli Troops Kill 14 in Gaza Refugee Camp Israeli troops killed 14 Palestinians in a Gaza refugee camp on Monday as parliament prepared, under tight security, to debate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the occupied territory.


Montoya Leaves Williams on a High

 By Alan Baldwin

 SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Juan Pablo Montoya left Williams as awinner in Brazil on Sunday, even if he had hoped for greaterthings before the season started.


Hilton Hotels profit zooms 78 percent amid summer travel surge BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Dow Jones/AP) -- Hilton Hotels Corp. on Monday posted a 79 percent jump in third-quarter profit, as strong summer travel demand and higher room rates helped the company #39;s bottom line.


Reynolds reports 1st earnings since merger Tobacco company Reynolds American Inc., reporting earnings for the first time since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson


Reliance #39;s Q2 profit jumps 38.7 percent, shares slip (update): Business India: Mumbai, Oct 25 : Reliance Industries Ltd., India #39;s largest private business conglomerate, Monday reported a better-than-expected 38.


Invasion of the Data Snatchers Think your PC is safe? Think again. A new study indicates your home computer is likely bogged down with spyware, viruses and other scourges wrought by hackers and PC pranksters.


Sony Launches MP3 Walkmans to Counter IPod Sony Corp 6758.T launched its first MP3-compatible flash memory digital music players under the Walkman name on Monday in the latest bid to reclaim the lead in a market it has lost to Apple Computer #39;s iPod.


Astronaut candidates taste of zero gravity com. NASA #39;s newest astronaut candidates experienced their first taste of zero gravity and are now preparing to make their first jet flights without the company of instructors.


Britain seeks wave power Denmark catches the most wind for power. Japan absorbs the most sun. Now Britain wants to rule the waves. Wave and tidal stream machines are the latest exploratory technology


Brazil Successfully Launches First Rocket Into Space Brazil has successfully launched a test rocket from the Alcantara base in northern Brazil on Saturday, October 23. The two-stage VSB-30 prototype flew for seven minutes at an altitude of about 100 kilometers above the earth.


Ferdinand cautious amid United euphoria Rio Ferdinand has claimed yesterdays controversial win over Arsenal will count for nothing unless Manchester United beat Portsmouth at the weekend.


Gators Fire Zook Two days after one of its most embarrassing losses in recent years, the University of Florida has fired head football coach Ron Zook.


Bulloch is new Scotland skipper GORDON BULLOCH was today named as the new captain of Scotland rugby ahead of the three Abbey Autumn Tests next month writes BILL LOTHIAN.


Six convicted in Pitcairn sex trials Six of seven Pitcairn men being tried on sexual assault charges on the south Pacific island were convicted by three judges, New Zealand TV reported Monday.


Egypt arrests Sinai bomb suspects Five Egyptians have been arrested on charges of plotting a series of simultaneous bomb blasts in Red Sea resorts earlier this month.


Four killed in Thai violence SECURITY forces fired shots in the air and used water cannons and tear gas to disperse about 2000 angry Muslim youths rioting in Thailand #39;s troubled south Monday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 20 injured, police said.


Stocks Fall as Oil, Dollar Weigh  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the  blue-chip Dow hitting a new low for the year, as oil prices set  new records above \$55 a barrel and the dollar fell to within a  cent of record lows against the euro.


Oil Scales New High on Norway Fears  LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices scaled a new high above  \$55 a barrel on Monday as a threat by Norwegian oil employers  to halt production from the world's third biggest exporter  stoked fears of a winter supply crunch.


Dollar Falls, Gloom Over Economy Persists  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar fell sharply on Monday,  dropping to within one cent of record lows against the euro as  worries over the state of the U.S. economy persisted.


Mac users face rare threat Shell script disables Mac OS X's built-in firewall, steals personal information and can destroy data.


Survey: Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phone users around the world  will spend \$1 billion a year on pornography sent to their  handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector  much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market  research firm said.


Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services-Survey  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phone users around the world  will spend \$1 billion a year on pornography sent to their  handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector  much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market  research firm said.


Ispat to create world #39;s largest steelmaker Ispat International, the steel producer controlled by the Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, today announced it had agreed to buy LNM Holdings and International Steel Group in


EU proposes end to biggest trade dispute with Washington The European Union #39;s top trade official says he #39;ll move to lift millions of dollars in punitive tariffs on US goods. EU trade commissioner Pascal Lamy says he #39;ll act because Congress


Reynolds American Reports First Earnings Since Merger With B amp;W CHARLOTTE -- Reynolds American reports a third-quarter profit of \$339 million in its first earnings report since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown and Williamson Tobacco.


SEC Probes Payments to Pension Planners The Securities and Exchange Commission is finding troubling indications that mutual-fund companies and other money managers paid retirement-plan consultants to be recommended to the consultants #39; clients, people familiar with the probe told The Wall Street


Police open fire at Thai Muslim protest Up to five people have died and at least 20 injured after security forces in southern Thailand fired shots in the air and used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protestors.


Consular Office of Korean Embassy in Beijing Considers Suspending <b>...</b> The Consular Office of the South Korean Embassy in Beijing decided on October 25 to consider halting general consular services, owing to a recent flow of North Korean defectors crossing into China and overpopulating the consulates temporary housing


Survey: Porn to Boost Wireless Web Services (Reuters) Reuters - Mobile phone users around the world\will spend  #36;1 billion a year on pornography sent to their\handsets by 2008, which may boost the wireless services sector\much as it fueled growth in the fixed-line Internet, a market\research firm said.


Rivals run a relay race for president (USATODAY.com) USATODAY.com - Colorado, New Mexico and Florida are three of the most competitive states in the presidential election. USA TODAY reporters and photographers followed President Bush and Sen. John Kerry as they bounced around those states - and three time zones - Saturday, 10 days before Election Day. Here is a look at their day on the road.


Darfur Peace Talks Start Amid New Fighting  ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Darfur peace talks kicked off  four days late in Nigeria Monday amid mounting international  concerns of a resurgence of fighting in the remote Sudanese  region.


Rutan meets his rocket heroes Private spaceflight pioneer Burt Rutan meets his heroes - remaining members of Wernher von Braun's rocket team.


McKesson Gets Pain Relief Drug distributors would like to forget 2004. But this may mean bargains for investors.


2004 Salary Survey Snapshots Here's a look at some miscellaneous -- and enlightening -- statistics from this year's salary survey.


Hilton Profit Up on Travel Recovery Hilton Hotels Corp. (HLT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter earnings almost doubled as business and leisure travel increased, filling its big urban hotels.


Automatic Data Posts Higher 1Q Profit Automatic Data Processing Inc., a provider of payroll and financial processing services, on Monday posted a 7 percent rise in first-quarter profit, helped by strong national account sales and heightened demand for its employer services.


Magna to take auto parts subsidiaries Intier, Decoma and Tesma <b>...</b> TORONTO (CP) - Magna International Inc. has made a \$1.3-billion bid to take its three publicly traded auto parts subsidiaries private in a move the company says will help it win business from Japanese and South Korean carmakers.


Reports: Gators Football Coach Zook Fired (AP) AP - Florida coach Ron Zook was fired Monday but will be allowed to finish the season, athletic director Jeremy Foley told The Gainesville Sun.


Myanmar military ruler says democracy only option (Reuters) Reuters - Myanmar military ruler Senior General Than Shwe told Indian leaders on Monday the junta was committed to bringing democracy, a week after ousting a fellow general credited with setting in motion a roadmap for change.


Stocks Fall; Oil, Dollar Take Their Toll  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the  blue-chip Dow at a new low for the year, after oil prices  climbed to new highs overnight and the dollar fell to within a  cent of record lows against the euro.


US, Russian Astronauts Land Safely in Kazakhstan Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka and American astronaut Mike Fincke had been in space since April. While in space they carried out four space walks, including one crucial mission to repair


The race for flights into space After years of capturing the imagination of wide-eyed daredevils, dreamers and would-be entrepreneurs, space travel for ordinary people may finally be taking flight.


UF Fires Coach Zook, ESPN Says Ron Zook, head coach of University of Florida football, has been fired, according to ESPN and First Coast News in Jacksonville, Fla.


Darfur Peace Talks Seek to Break Deadlock ABUJA, Nigeria Oct 25, 2004 - Sudan #39;s government and rebels met Monday to try to break a deadlock over key security issues holding up the signing of an accord to grant humanitarian organizations wider access to hundreds of thousands of refugees of the


Federer Sets Sights on 'Fairytale' Swiss Title  BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - World number one Roger  Federer, overwhelming favorite for this week's Swiss Indoors  tournament, has targeted a fairytale victory in front of his  home crowd.


Kyoto Too Little to Fix Warming - UN Climate Chief (Reuters) Reuters - Although saved last week with Russian\help, the Kyoto pact on global warming offers too little to\arrest climate change and governments should adopt more radical\solutions, the top U.N. climate expert said.


Oil Slips Under \$55 a Barrel  LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices briefly scaled a new  high above \$55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the  Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened  the country's energy output.


French gays hail new "Pink TV" channel (Reuters) Reuters - Gays across France are celebrating the launch of the country's first television channel for homosexuals,\anticipating a pink mixture of fashion, travel, talk, cult movies, music and soap operas.


World #39;s largest steelmaker formed ROTTERDAM - Dutch-Indian steel group Ispat International announced on Monday that it had agreed to merge with Dutch LNM Holdings and US International Steel Group to form the world #39;s largest steelmaker, which would be known as Mittal Steel.


Reynolds American Profits, Raises Outlook Reynolds American Inc. (RAI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the maker of Camel and Kool cigarettes, on Monday posted a third-quarter profit and raised its expectations for its full-year performance on tax benefits and cost savings.


Morrison sells 114 stores LONDON - William Morrison, Britain #39;s fourth largest grocery chain, said Monday it had agreed to sell 114 stores to rival Somerfield for 260 million pounds (375 million euros, 479 million dollars).


Yahoo, Adobe announce strategic partnership, launch joint toolbar Adobe Systems and internet company Yahoo today announced a strategic relationship aimed at providing consumer services to internet users.


Nokia Eases Mobile Movie Buys Forum Nokia, the global developer support program of mobile giant Nokia, has announced an innovative software application that makes it easy for end-users to discover, try and buy mobile applications, content and services.


U2 Lovers Mad? Most Excited With iPod Deal, Fan Website Editor <b>...</b> The majority of fans of the rock group U2 are happy and excited with its expected announcement of a deal with Apple Computer to launch a special-edition U2


Schilling shuts down Cards The Boston Red Sox are two wins away from their first World Series championship since 1918, two wins away from reversing the dreaded Curse of the Bambino, two


Vassell out with broken ankle Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell faces a long layoff after breaking his ankle in Saturday #39;s game against Fulham. The 24-year-old England striker was injured midway through the


Yahoo and Adobe Partner for Downloads Yahoo and Adobe Partner for Downloads\\Yahoo and Adobe have partnered to provide more Yahoo Toolbar downloads to Adobe Reader downloaders. Adobe and Yahoo announced the strategic relationship aimed at providing consumer services to Internet users. Leveraging the over half-a-billion copies of Adobe Reader software distributed to date and Yahoo the ...


Norway's Shipowners plans to expand lockout, government orders talks (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - STAVANGER, Norway (AP) - The Norwegian Shipowners Association threatened on Monday to lock out more oil and gas rig workers, a move analysts said could result in a near shutdown of the third-largest petroleum exporter's production and drive world oil prices even higher.


Gators May Fire Zook There is a report that Florida will fire third-year football coach Ron Zook this afternoon. Zook replaced Steve Spurrier after the 2001 season.


Another Palmer Charges to Victory  The name was familiar. So was the charge.<br> The highlight of Ryan Palmer's rookie season on the PGA Tour came seven months ago across town at Bay Hill, when he met Arnold Palmer for the first time. That changed yesterday in the Funai Classic, where the 28-year-old rookie made a name for...


BellSouth Posts Lower Earnings  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BellSouth Corp. BLS.N on Monday  said third-quarter earnings fell due to hurricane damage in the  southeastern U.S.


Pentium M Finds Its Place Notebook chips will likely support location-based services by 2006, Intel says.


Oil Slips Under \$55 a Barrel World oil prices briefly scaled a new high above \$55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened the country #39;s energy output.


Mittal: British Billionaire Creates World #39;s Largest Steel Company Billionaires forge a deal: Lakshmi Mittal, one of the richest men in the UK, will merge his steel assets and buy International Steel Group (nyse: ISG - news - people ), which counts US billionaire Wilbur L. Ross Jr.


S amp;P 500 Falls After Kimberly-Clark #39;s Earnings Trail Estimates The Standard  amp; Poor #39;s 500 Index fell, led by shares of household-product makers, after Kimberly-Clark Corp. reported earnings that trailed analysts #39; estimates.


Spitzer Strikes Again Eliot Spitzer received an anonymous letter last March that made for intriguing reading. The message suggested that the New York attorney general poke around Marsh  amp; McLennan, the US #39;s largest insurance broker


Reynolds Reports 1st Earnings Since Merger Tobacco company Reynolds American Inc., reporting earnings for the first time since the combination of RJ Reynolds and the US operations of Brown  amp; Williamson Tobacco, on Monday


Magna International Offers to Take 3 Units Private (Update3) Magna International Inc., Canada #39;s largest auto parts supplier, offered to buy out shares in three units for as much as C\$1.3 billion (\$1.


Somerfield puts bite on rivals Supermarket chain Somerfield is to take control of more than half of Scotland #39;s Safeway branches. They are being sold by the company #39;s new owner Morrisons as part of a 260m deal.


PalmOne Intros Treo 650 Smartphone The Treo allows users to dial contacts by name from a contacts list or enter a name or number on the improved backlit Qwerty keyboard or on-screen dial pad.


Forum Nokia to streamline content distribution SAN FRANCISCO-Nokia Corp. #39;s development program plans to use CTIA #39;s Wireless IT  amp; Entertainment show to unveil a worldwide initiative designed to make it easier for developers to bring mobile content and applications to market.


IBM unveils low-cost blades IBM announced last Friday a lower-cost blade server option--a pared-down chassis geared for small and midsize businesses. The new Express version of IBM #39;s BladeCenter chassis still can accommodate as many


Report Says Florida to Fire Zook University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley will hold a news conference this afternoon regarding the future of third-year coach Ron Zook.


Still Perfect: Win streak reaches 21 for Patriots The New England Patriots extended their remarkable winning streak to 21 games on Sunday and broke another NFL record in the process in their 13-7 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.


Australians may have been target of bombing: Minister The Foreign Minister says Australians may have been the target of a suicide car bombing in Baghdad which injured three Australian soldiers.


Taba bombings masterminds identified Egypt said Monday a Palestinian and a group of Bedouin Egyptians planned and executed the bombings in Taba that killed 34 people earlier this month.


Powell, Japan #39;s Machimura Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea (State Department) -- Secretary of State Colin Powell and Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura held a 90-minute working lunch in Tokyo October 24, exchanging views on Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, China, UN reform, and Japan #39;s insistence that


James Hardie asbestos fund threatens April wind-up in funding <b>...</b> SYDNEY: Directors of a compensation fund for asbestos victims set up by embattled building products group James Hardie Industries said it could run out of money by April and be forced to close down.


French Farmers Mount Fuel Blockades (AP) AP - Hundreds of angry French farmers mounted blockades around the country Monday to hold up fuel shipments in protest at soaring diesel and gasoline prices and to press their demands for government aid.


A Look at Foreigners Taken Hostage in Iraq (AP) AP - Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 150 foreigners. Those reported held are:


N. Korea Calls U.S. Exercises 'War Action' (AP) AP - North Korea said Monday that prospects for talks on its nuclear weapons program are getting dimmer every day and it condemned U.S.-led naval exercises in Japanese waters as an "ultimate war action."


Car Bombs, Clashes Kill 12 Iraqis Car bombs and clashes killed 12 Iraqis on Monday and three Australian troops were wounded in the first attack on their contingent since the end of the Iraq war.


Google Desktop Search Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to discuss recent reviews, including high-end handhelds and Google Desktop Search.


BellSouth Posts Lower Earnings BellSouth Corp. (BLS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said third-quarter earnings fell due to hurricane damage in the southeastern US.


Survey: You #39;re not as safe as you think on the Internet The survey says 67 percent of computers lack current anti-virus software and 20 percent are already infected with virus. The survey also says 80 percent of home computers are infected with spyware/Adware AND


Yahoo and Adobe ally on search Yahoo and Adobe have formed a partnership to attempt to keep pace with Google and Microsoft in the search arena. Under the deal, Adobe is adding a toolbar to its Acrobat software that will link to various


Yahoo to Close PayDirect Online Payments Service Yahoo Inc. in November will close PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete with eBay Inc. #39;s PayPal, the company said on Friday.


Fall Ko #39;s Skating Star Bruised world champion pairs skater Tatiana Totmianina does not know what caused her to fall and sustain a concussion during a weekend competition.


Manchester United stop talks with Glazer Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United has temporarily ended talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer over a possible takeover.


Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is more relaxed, confident in pocket CLEVELAND -- On draft day 1999, the Browns picked Tim Couch with the No. 1 pick. The Eagles selected Donovan McNabb at No. 2. You hate to oversimplify things, but since then, Cleveland is 28-58, Philadelphia is 57-29.


Chaplain meets with Hendrick employees CONCORD, NC A chaplain has met with employees of Hendrick Motorsports employees after the crash of a company plane killed ten people heading to the Subway 500 race in Martinsville.


Bomb-hit British consulate opens Prince Charles has re-opened Britain #39;s Istanbul consulate, shattered by a suicide bombing less than a year ago. Seventeen people, including Consul General Roger Short


Chief Justice Rehnquist Has Thyroid Cancer (Reuters) Reuters - U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice\William Rehnquist has been hospitalized with thyroid cancer,\the court said Monday.


Landed U.S.-Russian ISS Crew Savor Smell of Earth (Reuters) Reuters - A Soyuz capsule made a\soft landing in the pitch-dark in Kazakhstan's steppes on\Sunday, and its U.S.-Russian crew said they were happy to\breathe in the smell of Earth after a long stint in orbit.


Infocus: Issues Discovering Compromised Machines This article discusses the discovery of compromised machines in large enterprise environments, and offers some suggestions on correlating NIDS and HIPS logs to avoid false positives.


Moneyball's Home Run Insights Michael Lewis says the best valuation models might be found in the game of baseball.


Oil Slips as Norway Moves to End Strike  LONDON (Reuters) - World oil prices briefly scaled a new  high above \$55 a barrel on Monday before falling back as the  Norwegian government moved to end a strike that had threatened  the country's energy output.


Sharon Opens Stormy Parliament Debate on Gaza Plan  JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  Monday submitted his Gaza withdrawal plan for a crucial  parliamentary vote, while tanks and troops killed 14  Palestinians in a raid in the coastal strip.


World trade 'set to grow by 8.5' Global trade is set to grow by 8.5 in real terms this year despite soaring oil prices, the World Trade Organisation says.


AOL survey uncovers rampant online threats A survey conducted by Internet service provider America Online Inc. (AOL) found that 20 percent of home computers were infected by a virus or worm, and that various forms of snooping programs such as spyware and adware are on a whopping 80 percent of systems. Despite that, more than two thirds of home users think they are safe from online threats.


Nokia aims to attract operators, developers with Preminet Nokia Corp. unveiled a system for hosting, delivering and charging for entertainment and application content for mobile phones, at the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's (CTIA's) Wireless IT and Entertainment conference on Monday in San Francisco. With Preminet, Nokia is looking to carve itself a slice of mobile network operators' revenues.


LaBranche Swings to a Third-Quarter Loss Brokerage LaBranche  amp; Co. on Monday said it swung to a loss in the third quarter on lower equity volumes and volatility at its specialist unit.


Sooners and Utes Move Up in BCS (AP) AP - Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday and Utah is now sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big-money bowl games if they can hold on to it.


AMD offering blueprint for \$185 PC "Personal Internet Communicator" is geared toward families in so-called emerging markets, such as China and India.


France's first gay TV station launches with diet of porn, "Wonder Woman" (AFP) AFP - France's first gay and lesbian television station was to go to air, beaming a steady diet of homosexual porn, daily repeats of  quot;Wonder Woman quot; and English language comedies into subscribers' homes.


East China factory workers protest rising prices, low pensions (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - SHANGHAI (AP) - Thousands of retired textile factory workers in an eastern Chinese industrial centre blocked traffic in a weekend protest over the failure of their pensions to keep pace with rising prices, officials and labour advocates said Monday.


Existing Home Sales Surge in September  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  in September on low mortgage rates, a trade association group  said on Monday, adding that activity would have been even  brisker had hurricanes not hit the South.


Wild Oats, Pathmark Warn on Results (Reuters) Reuters - Natural and organic foods retailer\Wild Oats Markets Inc.  and Pathmark Stores Inc.\ both warned on Monday that their full-year results\would miss Wall Street forecasts because profit margins were\being squeezed by aggressive price cuts.


IBM makes available monthly security report IBM Corp. Monday introduced a security service that offers a concise, monthly global-network threat report designed to help organizations assess security needs and vulnerabilities from a business perspective.


ISPAT to become world #39;s biggest steel company: World News: New York, Oct 25 : Global steel major Ispat International Monday announced it was acquiring LNM Holdings of the Netherlands to become the world #39;s largest steel producer.


US Home Resales Rose to 6.75 Mln Rate in September (Update4) US sales of previously owned houses rose in September to the third-highest pace on record, evidence that low borrowing costs were attracting buyers and helping sustain the economic expansion.


EU to lift sanctions on US, but questions remain BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (AFP) - The European Commission acted Monday to ease trade tensions with the United States by proposing to lift sanctions after Washington abandoned illegal corporate tax breaks, but said questions remain.


How Secure Is Your Computer? A nationwide inspection shows Internet users are not as safe online as they believe. The inspections found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers.


Red Hat warns of security patch hoax for Linux users OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. is warning customers about an e-mail hoax that urges them to download security patches that actually contain malicious payloads.


Internet Kidney Donor Glad He Donated (AP) AP - A man who donated a kidney to a Colorado man he met through a Web site says he should be considered "a hero," and insists his past  #151; including more than  #36;8,000 in overdue child support payments  #151; has nothing to do with his decision to help.


Intel prepares for next 20 years of chip making OCTOBER 25, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Intel Corp. pulled back the curtain Friday on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster and less power-hungry out as far as 2020.


First Look: Nokia Preminet  The Next Generation In Content <b>...</b> Entering a market where there are already several well established players Nokias Preminet open service model solution is being heralded as the next generation of content delivery systems for wireless devices.


Newsom calls for end to lockout In his most forceful move yet to bring an end to a disruptive labor dispute, Mayor Gavin Newsom urged operators of some of The City #39;s most prominent hotels to let employees return to work and pressed both sides to reach an agreement by Jan. 25.


Denver vs. Cincinnati CINCINNATI (Ticker) -- It has been more than 15 years since the Cincinnati Bengals have hosted a Monday night game. But that finally ends when the Denver Broncos visit Paul Brown Stadium.


Sharon opens stormy debate on Gaza plan Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has submitted his Gaza withdrawal plan for a crucial parliamentary vote, while tanks and troops have killed 14 Palestinians in a raid in the coastal strip.


Island in shock at verdicts Until yesterday, they were all big men, swaggering round a tiny island. But in its sweltering courtroom, six Pitcairners were exposed for what they are: bullies, rapists and child-abusers.


Oil prices hitting German economy The German government has said surging oil prices are on track to cut economic growth by about 0.25 this year. Economy Minister Wolfgang Clement said on Monday that the government expected growth of 1.8 this year, falling to 1.7 in 2005.


Lebanese Foreign Ministry says it is trying to secure release of 7 <b>...</b> The Lebanese Embassy in Baghdad is working with Iraqis to secure the release of a 7-year-old Lebanese boy taken by kidnappers demanding \$150,000, Foreign Ministry officials said Monday.


SH/Renepo-A 'Opener' malware targets Mac OS X (MacCentral) MacCentral - As first reported by Macintouch last week, there's a new form of malware that specifically targets Mac OS X. Already dubbed "Opener," it's been confirmed by corporate anti-virus software maker Sophos Plc., which has posted details on its Web site, and has called the malware "SH/Renepo-A." Sophos describes the code as a shell script worm that specifically targets Mac OS X computers.


Wild Oats, Pathmark Warn on Results  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Natural and organic foods retailer  Wild Oats Markets Inc. OATS.O and Pathmark Stores Inc.  PTMK.O both warned on Monday that their full-year results  would miss Wall Street forecasts because profit margins were  being squeezed by aggressive price cuts.


Chief Justice of Supreme Court Is Treated for Thyroid Cancer William H. Rehnquist, 80, spent the weekend in Bethesda Naval Hospital, and underwent a tracheotomy on Saturday.


Peeping Tom filter lets phones see through bikinis A phone that lets you see through clothes is the stuff of teenage boys' dreams--and now a Japanese developer claims it's a reality.


Wild Oats Grows Stale There's yet another disappointment from organic foods' best-known ne'er-do-well.


Will Ericsson's Future Match Its Past? The big Swede delivered in Q3, but its outlook dashes upside hope.


Full Sudanese peace talks get off to a shaky start (AFP) AFP - Peace talks on the conflict in the Sudanese region of Darfur ran straight into trouble on the first day of formal negotiations as angry rebel leaders refused to sign an agreement to protect civilians.


Democrats Could Win Republican Seat in Colorado Race (Reuters) Reuters - Democrats could have a chance at seizing\a crucial Republican U.S. Senate seat in Colorado in a\neck-and-neck battle pitting a brewing magnate against a\Hispanic from humble origins.


MtBE Showing Up More Often in Some Wells (AP) AP - Scientists in Rockingham County have detected higher concentrations of the gasoline additive MtBE hundreds of feet below the surface than in shallow wells.


Report: Iraq Government Breaks Off Falluja Talks  DUBAI (Reuters) - The chief negotiator in the rebel-held  Iraqi town of Falluja said on Monday the government had  canceled talks to avert a military assault on the town.


Judge Tosses Fla. E-Voting Paper Trail Suit Florida will not be forced to create a paper record in case of recounts in elections on touch-screen voting machines, a federal judge ruled Monday.


Alstott Out Four Weeks With Sprained Knee (AP) AP - Mike Alstott will be sidelined at least a month after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during Tampa Bay's 19-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.


Mittal Family Forges \$17.8 Bln Steel Deal  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Lakshmi Mittal, one of the UK's  wealthiest men, will merge his steel assets and buy  International Steel Group Inc. in a deal worth \$17.8 billion to  form the world's largest steel company.


Existing Home Sales Surge in September  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of existing U.S. homes surged  an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage  rates, and sales would have been even brisker had hurricanes  not hit the south, a trade association said on Monday.


Smuggled Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Return Home (Reuters) Reuters - Egypt on Monday showed off some of the\619 ancient artifacts smuggled out of the country in the late\1990s and repatriated from London last week.


Iran hints at nuclear concession Iran indicates it may suspend uranium enrichment in a bid to end a stand-off over its nuclear programme.


Incredible Marketing Muscle Will The Incredibles' mighty marketing machine ensure that the film performs beyond all expectations?


Kellogg raises earnings forecast for year after third-quarter <b>...</b> Cereal and snack maker Kellogg Co. increased its profit forecast for the rest of the year Monday, citing strong growth in its third-quarter sales and earnings.


Wild Oats, Pathmark Warn on Results Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats Markets Inc. (OATS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) and Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK.O: Quote, Profile, Research) both warned on Monday that their


PalmOne Rolls Out New Treo Smartphone Palmone has introduced the Treo 650 smartphone, the successor to its Treo 600. The new model includes a brighter screen, Bluetooth connectivity, support for next-generation GSM/GPRS networks


Yahoo, Adobe Team on Internet Services Adobe and Yahoo are launching a new Internet toolbar that will provide users with access to Yahoo products -- including Anti-Spy, Pop-Up Blocker and Yahoo Search -- as well as Adobe products, such as Create Adobe PDF Online.


Peeping Tom filter lets phones see through bikinis A developer in Tokyo has created an add-on to Vodafone handsets that #39;s meant to be used as a night filter to let people take pictures with their phones in the dark.


Cassini #39;s First Titan Flyby Tomorrow Summary - (Oct 25, 2004) NASA #39;s Cassini spacecraft will make its first close approach tomorrow to Titan, Saturn #39;s largest moon.


Intel Prepares for the Next 20 Years SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA -- Intel is drawing the curtain on some of its future research projects to continue making transistors smaller, faster, and less power-hungry out as far as 2020.


Mac Malware Discovered ZDNet is reporting on a script-based threat that spies on Mac OS X users: The malware, which has been dubbed Opener by Mac user groups, has the potential to disable Mac OS X #39;s built-in firewall, steal personal information or destroy data.


Another First-Time Winner on the PGA Tour When the Palmer name is heard in golf circles, the first name of Arnold comes quickly to mind. But another Palmer took center stage on the PGA Tour after winning the Funai Classic at Disney.


ITAR-Tass: Totmianina suffered concussion in skating fall Totmianina fell to the ice at the event in Pittsburgh on Saturday when her partner Maxim Marinin was performing a one-handed lift.


Sooners surpass Miami in BCS rankings; Utah 6th Oklahoma moved up to No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series standings Monday and Utah is sixth, a position that would guarantee the Utes a spot in one of the four big-money bowl games if they can hold on to it.


Karzai coasts to silent victory Kabul - Afghanistan #39;s vote count slowed as it drew to completion on Monday, a day after incumbent leader Hamid Karzai secured a landslide win in preliminary results.


Tunisia #39;s democratic future  #39;still bleak #39; Another sweeping re-election win by Tunisia #39;s long-time president is a slap in the face for democratic reforms and political change in a country run with an iron fist, critics said on Monday.


Update 2: German Business Sentiment Index Edges Up A closely-watched index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, showing that the current recovery in Europe #39;s largest economy lacks the strength of previous upswings.


Briefly: Verizon Wireless pulls phone from shelves roundup Plus: Dell updates low-end server line...SAS Institute lures former Red Hat CFO...McAfee CFO joins Cray board.


Verizon Wireless pulls phone from shelves The company discovers a flaw with a camera lens installed on its popular v710 Motorola phone.


Airgo next-generation Wi-Fi gets global approval Company's MIMO wireless networking technology gets approval from standards bodies in U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia and EU.


Ispat welcomes Mittal Steel merger Ispat Iscor on Monday said it was delighted with the formation of the new Mittal Steel company, which moved it from the world #39;s number two steel group to the world #39;s biggest steel company.


Existing Home Sales Surge in September Sales of existing US homes surged an unanticipated 3.1 percent in September on low mortgage rates, and sales would have been even brisker had hurricanes not hit the south, a trade association said on Monday.


TXU Raises Dividend, Yearly Forecasts Energy utility TXU Corp. on Monday more than quadrupled its quarterly dividend payment and raised its projected earnings for 2004 and 2005 after a companywide performance review.


Quantum Makes Leap into Linear Tape Open Field In a move experts say will level the playing field in the Linear Tape Open technology arena, Quantum Corp. has agreed to purchase Certance, a tape drive and data protection vendor based in Costa Mesa, Calif.


Google Tests New Desktop Search App OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Google Inc. this month began offering a beta version of a desktop search application that catalogs files, e-mail messages and other information stored on PCs and then enables end users to run searches against the data.


Sonys new Network Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95 rock MP3 Yeah, theyre saying Sonys two new players wont make you deal with that ridiculous SonicStage MP3 to ATRAC converstion stuff anymore, and its being reported that the two new players will be among the first to natively support MP3.


Spacecraft to Launch Oct 26 With First Spacecraft-based Ecliptic <b>...</b> The first spacecraft with an Ecliptic RocketCam video system on board is scheduled for launch around 11:15 am PDT by a Pegasus XL winged rocket on October 26 (Tuesday) off the California coast near Vandenberg Air Force Base.


Burnley v Aston Villa Burnley boss Steve Cotterill will be without two key players for the Carling Cup third round clash with Aston Villa. Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair will miss out through suspension after picking up


Iraq: Tonnes of explosives missing Nearly 380 tonnes of deadly explosives, powerful enough to shatter air planes, demolish buildings, make missile warheads and detonate nuclear weapons, are missing from one of Iraq #39;s most sensitive former military installations, the interim government has


Killing Of 49 Army Recruits Shows Growing Security Problems Insurgents have killed 49 recruits of Iraq #39;s National Guard in an ambush as the men were traveling home to visit relatives after completing training.


European Economies: German Confidence Little Changed (Update2) Business confidence in Germany, Europe #39;s biggest economy, stagnated in October as oil prices rose to a record and job cuts at companies including General Motors Corp.


Prince Joins Staff as Consulate Reopens By Laura Elston, Deputy Court Correspondent, PA News in Istanbul. The British Consulate General in Istanbul reopened today almost a year after it was devastated by a deadly suicide bomb attack.


Sony #39;s 1GB built-in memory Mp3 supporting Walkman - Launched Sony today announces the launch of 2 new Network WALKMAN models. Available from the end of November, the NW-E95 and NW-E99 will be competitively priced and will allow consumers the freedom to transfer ATRAC3plus and MP3 files.


Mac virus alert - users #39; details at risk Security experts say these traits are common among the thousands of viruses targeting Microsofts ubiquitous Windows operating system but are virtually unheard of amongst the Apple Macintosh community.


COACHES: Bengals, Marvin Lewis (2nd season, 9-12); Broncos, Mike <b>...</b>  THE LAST TIME: Broncos 30, Bengals 10; Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Paul Brown Stadium. The first game in the Marvin Lewis era went about as bad as it could for the new coach and his team as the Broncos jumped


Darfur Peace Talks Officially Open in Nigeria Sudanese government envoys and rebel leaders from the western province of Darfur have formally opened peace talks in Nigeria #39;s capital, Abuja.


Citigroup Gets Record Fine for Fund Sales  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NASD on Monday said it fined  Citigroup Global Markets Inc. \$250,000 for distributing  inappropriate hedge fund sales literature, in the regulator's  largest fine involving hedge fund sales by broker-dealers.


EU Lifts U.S. Sanctions, Contests Taxes  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU called off its sanctions on \$4  billion worth of U.S. goods on Monday after Washington repealed  illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to  transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing.


Marines update core logistics technology The U.S. Marine Corps is replacing aging supply chain systems with Oracle software to better serve combat troops.


Cell phones: Too hot to handle? Increase in mishaps--sometimes explosive--highlights growing danger of defects and unsafe, counterfeit batteries.


Cell phone batteries: Avoid getting burned Manufacturers and consumer advocates offer a handful of precautions to lessen the chance of a meltdown.


Wild Oats sees 3Q, full-year losses Shares plunge, company says to miss Wall Street forecasts as price cuts, expansion squeeze margins. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild Oats Markets Inc.


TDK launches 400GB data cartridge TDK will start selling new 400GB data storage cartridges based on the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Ultrium 3 format in Japan and elsewhere from the middle of November.


Jury to consider fate of Enron defendants this week A Houston-based jury is scheduled to begin deliberations this week on the guilt or innocence of the first former Enron executives to face a criminal trial.


Citigroup Gets Record Fine for Fund Sales (Reuters) Reuters - The NASD on Monday said it fined\Citigroup Global Markets Inc.  #36;250,000 for distributing\inappropriate hedge fund sales literature, in the regulator's\largest fine involving hedge fund sales by broker-dealers.


Fake Red Hat Alert Making Rounds There #39;s a fake security alert targeting users of Red Hat #39;s Fedora distribution, the company warned in an advisory. The Linux distributor posted a note on its security updates page to caution users against downloading security updates received via e-mail.


U2 Fans Furious at iPod Deal Carrie Alison, editor of the largest U2 fan Web site, confirmed that some fans are angry at the band #39;s decision. She said,  quot;Some pockets of U2 fans will rankle at the band aligning themselves with a major


EU Lifts U.S. Sanctions, Contests Taxes (Reuters) Reuters - The EU called off its sanctions on  #36;4\billion worth of U.S. goods on Monday after Washington repealed\illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to\transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing.


Press Row: Ugly Sox burying curse com. It sure looked that way over the weekend at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox played with hands of stone in the field and stranded enough runners to fill the Boston Marathon.


Van Nistelrooy charged over Cole tackle Ruud van Nistelrooy has been charged with serious foul play for a tackle on Ashley Cole during Manchester United #39;s 2-0 victory over Arsenal.


Sports: Oklahoma moves up, Utah in a prime BCS spot UNDATED Southern Cal remains number one in the Bowl Championship Series standings this week, jumping ahead of Miami, which slips to third.


Bengals step into limelight It was an autumn ritual in the Palmer household at dusk on Monday nights in Southern California. I remember my dad would get home from work.


Burmese Military Leaders Hold Talks in India One of Burma #39;s principle military rulers, General Than Shwe, is in India to strengthen political and economic ties. It is the first visit by a Burmese leader to India in the last 24 years.


Full Sudanese peace talks get off to a shaky start ABUJA (AFP) - Peace talks on the conflict in the Sudanese region of Darfur ran straight into trouble on the first day of formal negotiations as angry rebel leaders refused to sign an agreement to protect civilians.


American Named President of Gucci Brand (AP) AP - Gucci Group, the luxury goods division of French retailer Pinault-Printemps-Redoute SA, on Monday appointed Mark Lee, an American, as president and managing director of its star Gucci brand.


One Really Ugly Mark on Star Gas Inscribe this stock with "losing customers, bad debt terms, and, maybe, bankruptcy."


Illinois Gov. Wants to Import European Flu Vaccine (Reuters) Reuters - Illinois authorities asked on Monday\for federal approval to import from Europe thousands of doses\of flu vaccine that the state located through its controversial\program to buy cheaper medicines for older Americans.


Your PC May Be Less Secure Than You Think Most users think their computer is safe from adware and spyware--but they're wrong.


Judge in sponsorship scandal says he needs help from Parliament to bend rules (Canadian Press) Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The head of a public inquiry is appealing to Parliament to help him get to the bottom of the federal sponsorship scandal.


Tons of Explosives Missing from Former Iraq Atomic Site  VIENNA (Reuters) - Nearly 380 tons of explosives are  missing from a site near Baghdad that was part of Saddam  Hussein's dismantled atom bomb program but was never secured by  the U.S. military, the United Nations said Monday.


Iraq to Probe if Army Massacre Was Inside Job  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad  Allawi Monday ordered an urgent investigation into whether the  weekend massacre of 49 Iraqi soldiers was an inside job,  sources close to Allawi told Reuters.


2005 World Cup to Be Played in Portugal  LONDON (Reuters) - Next year's World Cup of Golf will be  staged at the Victoria Clube de Golfe Course at Vilamoura in  Portugal, the European Tour announced on Monday.