Talent Pool Deeper Than Ever on PGA Tour (AP)

AP - The next time the PGA Tour trots out its "These Guys Are Good" campaign, it doesn't need to show any spectacular shots, just a bunch of unfamiliar faces.


SEC: Hedge Fund Advisers Must Register (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Securities and Exchange\Commission voted 3-2 on Tuesday to adopt a rule that for the\first time will require hedge fund advisers to register with\the agency and submit to SEC examinations.


Apple intros Photo iPod, U2 iPod (MacCentral)

MacCentral - At a special music event on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The device will automatically synchronize music and photos on both Macs and PCs. Apple is shipping the new iPod Photo today for U #36;499 or  #36;599 depending on capacity. Also introduced today is a special iPod U2, a black-clad 20GB model coming in mid-November for  #36;349. It comes with a red Click Wheel and a custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. More details about both new iPods will be posted shortly.


Earth to See Total Eclipse of the Moon (AP)

AP - Earthlings are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween.


Federer Out of Basel Event with Thigh Injury

BASEL (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says he is  hoping to be fit in time for next month's Tennis Masters Cup,  after pulling out of the Swiss Indoors tournament with a  ruptured thigh muscle.


Iraq Blames U.S.-Led Forces for Army Massacre

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's U.S.-backed government said on  Tuesday that "major neglect" by its American-led military  allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.


Carter to Miss Two Games to Fight Lawsuit (AP)

AP - Vince Carter will miss the Toronto Raptors' next two preseason games while he fights a lawsuit from a former agent.


Dell lineups gain SuSE Linux, 17-inch notebook

Novell's SuSE software joins Red Hat as server option. Also: Is AMD in Dell's future?


IBM Board OKs \$4 Billion Buyback

International Business Machines Corp., the world #39;s largest provider of computer hardware, said Tuesday that its board authorized up to \$4 billion in additional funds for use in the company #39;s stock repurchase program.


Sun Micro, Vodafone in Wireless Pact

Sun Microsystems Inc. said Tuesday that it agreed to provide Vodafone Group PLC with its entire line of hardware, software and services for its wireless phone network.


Cassini takes a close-up look at Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan

PASADENA, Calif. - The theory that Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan has oceans or seas of liquid methane and ethane faced its best test yet Tuesday.


Microsoft Revises Sender ID, AOL Signs On

AOL said in a statement that its previous decision against Sender ID was made because the first version was not backwards compatible, meaning that  quot;all of the development work AOL and many others


Voting methods under close watch

If you think the country is divided and rancorous about the presidential contest, try polling a few experts about the accuracy and security of electronic voting.


Martyn, Kartik, Khan set tone for thriller

The off-field drama in a Test that has seen speculation rule over fact continued before the first ball was bowled on Tuesday. The first surprise came when Rahul Dravid walked out for the toss.


Atlanta Track to Honor Hendrick

The Atlanta Motor Speedway will pay tribute this weekend to the victims of a plane crash that killed members of a prominent racing family.


Bell would be more than just Davids Buddy

Buddy Bell knew the question was coming. To his credit, he had an answer ready for the media -- a good one. Bell interviewed for the Phillies vacant managerial position Monday.


Indonesian cleric to face fresh terror charges amid questions over <b>...</b>

A militant Islamic cleric accused by the United States of being a key terror leader in Southeast Asia goes on trial Thursday, charged in the Bali bombings and the JW Marriott hotel attack in Jakarta.


Sony's location-free TV makes local shows portable

The electronics maker begins sales of wireless television set as it emphasizes advances in the boob tube.


"Greed and arrogance," made Rod Stewart keep concert deposit, court hears (AFP)

AFP - Raspy-voiced British Rock star Rod Stewart kept a 780,000-dollar cash advance made for an abortive concert tour out of  quot;greed and arrogance, quot; a Los Angeles court has been told.


Web Server Takedown Called Speech Threat (AP)

AP - Devin Theriot-Orr, a member a feisty group of reporter-activists called Indymedia, was surprised when two FBI agents showed up at his Seattle law office, saying the visit was a "courtesy call" on behalf of Swiss authorities.


Roadside bomb kills 11 in Kashmir

A roadside bomb has killed 11 people, including nine Indian soldiers, in the Indian-ruled portion of Kashmir, in one of the deadliest attacks there in recent months.


Judge Rules in Electoral College Lawsuit (AP)

AP - A federal judge Tuesday left it up to the voters to decide on Election Day whether to change the way Colorado distributes its electoral votes for president.


Europe clears Oracle takeover

The European Commission today cleared the way for Oracle Corp. #39;s hostile takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. removing one of the deal #39;s few remaining hurdles.


Sirius Satellite Radio: Jewtopia Comics on  quot;Radio Playbill quot; Oct.

Special guests on  quot;Radio Playbill quot; Oct. 25-Nov. 7 are Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, the authors and stars of the new Off-Broadway comedy, Jewtopia, which arrived in New York after a record-setting run in Los Angeles.


Microsoft Bolsters Instant Messaging Strategies

Microsoft will release the next version of its instant messaging and presence server, Office Live Communications Server, in December.


New Cassini Images of Titan Reveal Stunning Surface Detail

Cassini is just now speeding past Titan in her first close approach to Saturn #39;s enigmatic moon. With her instruments pointed at the planet, she cannot communicate with Earth, so Cassini #39;s


Sidebar: PeopleSoft Puts CRM App on BlackBerries

OCTOBER 25, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - PeopleSoft Inc. today will announce that it #39;s porting the sales force automation module from the latest version of its CRM software to Research In Motion Ltd.


Odd Things Expected as Red Sox Meet Cards in Game Three

A World Series that has already produced some odd sights could produce more on Tuesday when Game Three of the Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and St.


West Brom sack Megson

Gary Megson has been sacked as the manager of West Bromwich Albion after contract talks stalled and he said that he would leave the club next summer.


Queen honours England rugby stars

Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson returned to Buckingham Palace - along with the entire squad of the victorious England World Cup team. The 30 players were dressed in tails and waistcoats for their meeting with the Queen.


Carter to miss two preseason games to fight lawsuit

Vince Carter will miss the Toronto Raptors #39; next two preseason games while he fights a lawsuit from a former agent. Carter wasn #39;t available for Tuesday night #39;s game at Denver and Wednesday #39;s game at Portland


RADCLIFFE CONFIDENT OVER NEW YORK BID

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


Iraq Blames US-Led Forces for Army Massacre

Iraq #39;s US-backed government said on Tuesday that  quot;major neglect quot; by its American-led military allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.


Europeans to Resume Talks With Iran (AP)

AP - European negotiators resume talks with Iran on Wednesday on a last-chance offer of incentives aimed at getting the Tehran regime to stop enriching uranium and avoid the threat of possible U.N. sanctions.


Radcliffe Decides to Race in NYC Marathon (AP)

AP - Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again. She will do that Nov. 7 in the New York City Marathon, less than three months after pulling out of the event in the Summer Games. Radcliffe made the announcement Tuesday, 12 days before the race.


Apple intros Photo iPod, U2 iPod, iTunes 4.7 (MacCentral)

MacCentral - At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The company also introduced the iPod U2, a special edition of Apple's 20GB player clad in black, equipped with a red Click Wheel and featuring engraved U2 band member signatures. The iPod Photo is available immediately, and Apple expects the iPod U2 to ship in mid-November.


EU OKs Oracle's Bid for PeopleSoft

STRASBOURG, France/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The European  Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp.'s ORCL.O proposed  \$7.7 billion hostile takeover of rival business software  company PeopleSoft Inc. PSFT.O, clearing the last antitrust  hurdle to the deal.


DuPont Banks Shiny Quarters

DuPont has its third consecutive quarter of higher revenue and earnings.


T. Rowe Price Has Wind in Its Sails

Can the mutual fund firm do well in a bad environment for financial services?


Cingular completes AT amp;T Wireless merger

NEW YORK, October 26 (newratings.com) - Cingular Wireless has completed its previously announced merger deal with AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc (AWE.


European Union to lift sanctions against United States

BRUSSELS (Belgium): The European Union will lift sanctions against the United States now that US President George W. Bush has signed a law reforming corporate tax breaks deemed illegal by the World Trade Organisation, the EU executive commission said


Mace Shares Up 75 Pct on New Product

Shares of Mace Security International Inc. (MACE.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared more than 75 percent on Tuesday after the maker of personal defense products said it had developed a new pepper gel to stop attacks.


Intel, Clearwire Pair For WiMAX

Intel scratches Craig McCaw #39;s back, while his Clearwire scratches Intel #39;s. In exchange for a  #39;significant #39; investment by Intel Capital, Clearwire has agreed to use Intel silicon products in its deployment of WiMAX networks.


Moon to turn copper red for last lunar eclipse until 2007

On Wednesday, the full moon will pass through the Earths shadow, causing a lunar eclipse to be visible throughout the United States.


Apple Launches EU iTunes Music Store

SAN JOSE, CaliforniaOctober 26, 2004Apple today launched a European Union version of its revolutionary iTunes Music Store, giving music fans in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain the same


Dell Launches 17-inch Inspiron 9200 Laptop

Dell has launched the Inspiron 9200, the company #39;s first notebook with a 17-inch wide-aspect screen, providing customers a viewing area 26 percent larger than a 15.


Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United not over yet

Malcolm Glazer #39;s bid for Manchester United isn #39;t over, despite being turned away by the British soccer club #39;s board of directors over concerns that his proposed buyout requires too much debt.


Paula Radcliffe to run New York Marathon

Olympic-scarred British runner Paula Radcliffe has announced plans to run in the New York Marathon, The Telegraph said Tuesday. The world record holder made the decision to race in New York Nov.


Egypt frees four Muslim Brothers, extends custody of 52 (AFP)

AFP - Egyptian state security prosecutors released four members of the banned but normally tolerated Muslim Brotherhood and extended the custody of 52 others, legal sources said.


XM to Sell Portable Receiver for  #36;350 (AP)

AP - XM Satellite Radio said Tuesday it will sell a portable satellite radio with a built-in antenna that can record up to five hours of programming.


Storage products unveiled at SNW show (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - At Storage Networking World (SNW) in Orlando this week, several storage vendors are adding to their arsenal of products and technologies aimed at IT managers dealing with the explosion of data storage.


Delta Up on Financing, Analyst Upgrades

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. DAL.N  jumped 21 percent on Tuesday, as Wall Street analysts said the  possibility of a near-term bankruptcy diminished with the  carrier securing additional financing and intensifying  concession talks with its pilots.


Ad Groups Omnicom, WPP See Strong Earns

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global advertising titans Omnicom  OMC.N and WPP WPP.L WPPGY.Oon Tuesday reported  third-quarter results that outpaced analyst expectations,  sending shares higher on improved confidence in the ad  industry.


EU clears Oracle #39;s takeover bid for PeopleSoft

The European Commission approved US software company Oracle #39;s 7.7 billion-dollar takeover bid for its American rival in the business software market Peoplesoft on Tuesday.


McCaw #39;s Clearwire Goes WiMAX, Intel Makes  #39;Significant Investment #39;

Here #39;s one way to jumpstart WiMAX deployment: make a  quot;significant investment quot; in a wireless broadband company that promises to use your technology and products.


Apple Introduces iPod Photo

Apple today introduced the iPod Photo, The new device holds up to 25,000 digital photos alongside the user #39;s music library and displays them on a high-resolution color screen.


New Sony Walkman Challenges iPod Mini

Sony #39;s new Walkman NW-E99 and NW-E95 take aim at Apple #39;s iPod Minis. The new Walkmans offer up to 70 hours of battery life -- significantly more than the Mini -- though they have less memory than the market leading mid-range players.


West Brom Replaces Team Manager Megson With Assistant Burrows

West Bromwich Albion replaced manager Gary Megson with his assistant Frank Burrows after the English soccer club slipped to 16th in the 20-team Premiership on Saturday following a 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.


Tennis: Stockholm could hold Masters Cup key for Agassi

STOCKHOLM : Andre Agassi returned to Sweden for the first time in a decade and pronounced himself ready to fight to reach the season-ending final as he plays as top seed at the 632,750-euro Stockholm Open.


United Plans the Next Big Gamble

MANCHESTER, UK - As reported by This is London:  quot;Manchester United has revived plans to build a casino next to its Old Trafford ground.


Radcliffe decides to race in NYC Marathon

Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again. She will do that Nov. 7 in the New York City Marathon, less than three months


Eitam: Disengagement plan is dangerous

Speaking in the Knesset plenum ahead of Tuesday night #39;s crucial vote on the disengagement plan, NRP Chairman Efit Eitam challenged Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  quot;to do the honorable thing and go home.


SanDisk doubles memory card capacities

New cards provide more memory for cameras, cell phones and other consumer devices.\


Storage products unveiled at SNW show

At Storage Networking World (SNW) in Orlando this week, several storage vendors are adding to their arsenal of products and technologies aimed at IT managers dealing with the explosion of data storage.


Treasuries Down After Auction Results

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices inched lower on  Tuesday as an auction of inflation-protected debt was met  without too much enthusiasm, although strong interest from  indirect bidders helped dealers cheer up a bit.


Flawed cable insulation suspected for causing submarine fire: report (AFP)

AFP - Investigators probing a fire that crippled the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi this month are focussing on flawed insulation beneath the captain's cabin, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.


AOL Reconsiders, Backs Sender ID (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - America Online (NYSE: AOL) is giving Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) a second chance by agreeing to\support the software giant's anti-spam technology that it previously had rejected.


Apple intros iPod Photo, iPod U2, iTunes 4.7 (MacCentral)

MacCentral - At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held on Tuesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPod Photo, a color iPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities. The company also introduced the iPod U2, a special edition of Apple's 20GB player clad in black, equipped with a red Click Wheel and featuring engraved U2 band member signatures. The iPod Photo is available immediately, and Apple expects the iPod U2 to ship in mid-November.


Cingular Getting the Nod To Buy AT T Wireless (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Cingular Wireless is set to receive final approval from the Department of \Justice for its  #36;41 billion purchase of AT T Wireless. One condition the Justice \Department reportedly is going to set is that Cingular must sell off \wireless \airwave assets in 16-24 markets for competitive reasons.


Intel Intros New Flash Software (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - With an eye on gaining a stronger foothold in the wireless market, Intel\has launched new flash memory software, along with a developer toolset,\to speed the design and deployment of applications for next-generation\multimedia phones.


EU Expected To Okay Oracle-PeopleSoft Buy (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The EU is expected to approve the merger between rivals Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) and PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT), according to sources close to the proceedings.


Mac Supercomputer Gets Performance Makeover (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Virginia Tech announced that its Apple-based System X supercomputer has been rebuilt for speed and now operates at 12.25 teraflops.


U.S. Denies Report It Wants to Sideline U.N. Tribunal

BELGRADE (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday dismissed  a U.S. newspaper report that Washington was insisting war  crimes cases linked to the Balkan conflicts should go before  domestic courts instead of the U.N. tribunal in The Hague.


Apple Rocks with U2, Rolls Out iPod Photo

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. has hooked  up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special  Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player  that holds up to 5,000 songs.


E-Voting Raises New Issues

Washington Post staff writer Dan Keating discusses electronic voting with washingtonpost.com tech policy editor Robert MacMillan. He'll also take your questions.


Fashion on eBay

eBay Style director Constance White joins Post fashion editor Robin Givhan and host Janet Bennett to discuss  how to find trends and bargains and pull together a wardrobe online.


US Steel reports \$354M profit

United States Steel Corp. saw profits rise in the third quarter, thanks to both strong demand and cost cuts. Pittsburgh-based US Steel on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of \$354 million, or \$2.


XM radio goes portable

XM Satellite Radio goes after subscribers in their cars, and in their homes, and now it #39;s targeting folks in the gym or just about anywhere.


Earth to See Total Eclipse of the Moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Earthlings are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse, just in time for Halloween. For more than an hour Wednesday night, the moon will be covered entirely by Earth #39;s shadow and resemble a glowing pumpkin.


AOL Reverse Course, Readopts Microsoft Antispam Tech

After dropping support for Microsoft #39;s Sender ID antispam technology last month, AOL announced this week that it #39;s once again supporting the technology, thanks to some changes Microsoft recently made.


Red Hat Warns of Email Scam

Red Hat is warning all customers about an email scam which claims to be a Red Hat security update, when in fact its malicious software.


Apple Rocks with U2, Rolls Out iPod Photo (Reuters)

Reuters - Apple Computer Inc. has hooked\up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special\Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player\that holds up to 5,000 songs.


Federer Pulls Out in Basle

Roger Federer has pulled out of his home event in Basle with a left thigh injury. The top-ranked player in the world pulled out of the Davidoff Swiss Indoors tennis tournament after tearing a muscle in his


F1 back to Mexico Starting 2006

The five-year agreement calls for a new 5-kilometer race track just south of Cancun #39;s international airport. Construction of the \$70 million track is expected to begin in January, with the first race possibly taking place in October 2006.


Zimbabwe deports South African trade union fact finders

HARARE : Zimbabwean immigration officials ordered a fact-finding mission from South Africa #39;s biggest trade union movement to leave after they defied a government ban, the leader of the South African team said.


Court Won't Put Nader on Ballot in Ohio (AP)

AP - The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to put independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot in the battleground state of Ohio.


Johnson Controls Earnings Rise 24 Percent

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Johnson Controls Inc. JCI.N, on  Tuesday said quarterly earnings rose 24 percent on growth in  both its automotive interiors and building controls businesses.


ABC to Bring Azinger, Faldo to the Booth (AP)

AP - Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo are linked by a dynamic Ryder Cup match in which neither player wanted to lose, even after they had nothing to gain.


Apple unveils color iPod, U2 edition

Mac maker unveils color screen version of popular iPod music player, in addition to special-edition version in partnership with the rock band U2.


EU OKs Oracle #39;s Bid for PeopleSoft

The European Commission on Tuesday approved Oracle Corp. #39;s (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) proposed \$7.7 billion hostile takeover


FCC approves Cingular/AWS merger

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission today conditionally approved the \$41 billion merger of Cingular Wireless LLC and AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.


Emperor with flair for extravagance

Seven years ago, after Lakshmi Mittal took his fledgling steel group public, he was asked how he could compete in a global industry undergoing huge upheavals.


Consumer confidence flat in October

Though consumer confidence is on the downslide for the country as a whole, it #39;s flat in the region of which Ohio is a part. For the East North Central region, the Conference Board #39;s consumer confidence index


Crude Oil Climbs on Expectations Fuel Inventories Will Decline

Crude oil futures rose amid speculation that US inventories of heating oil, diesel and gasoline will continue to fall as demand exceeds refinery output.


Eskew: UPS CEO Joins IBM #39;s Board

Package deal: IBM (nyse: IBM - news - people ) added its 14th board member, Michael L. Eskew, chairman and chief executive of United Parcel Service (nyse: UPS - news - people ), on Tuesday.


Official: Iraq not likely to hurt economy

The economy is growing and the war in Iraq is unlikely to short-circuit the recovery, Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board said Tuesday.


Intel Buys Growth

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is beating the wireless drum. Its decision this week to throw \$150 million at wireless service venture Clearwire shows that Intel is serious about broadband wireless.


Microsoft #39;s Biz IM Server Goes Gold

After nearly six months of beta testing, Microsoft #39;s Office Live Communications Server 2005 is ready for prime time. The next iteration of Redmond #39;s enterprise instant messaging product was released to manufacturers


Apple delivers 60GB iPod Photo

The iPod Photo carries an entire music and photo library, with a maximum capacity of 60GB. The device holds up to 25,000 digital photos as well as the music library.


Mac supercomputer speeds up

A Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University supercomputer running processors for Apple Inc. Mac computers now operates at 12.


Dell Announces 17-inch Inspiron 9200 Notebook

Dell today launched the InspironTM 9200, the company #39;s first notebook with a 17-inch wide-aspect screen, providing customers a viewing area 26 percent larger than a 15.


Is E-Voting Secure?

(CBS) Nearly one third of voters (as many as 45 million people) are expected to cast their ballots electronically in next week #39;s presidential election.


Why Mego had to go

Gary Megson dug himself into one almighty hole by announcing his decision to leave at the end of the season, it #39;s a strategy that never works whether it comes from the manager himself or the boardroom.


Swede Johansson powers though in Stockholm

Hard-serving Swede Joachim Johansson thumped Chilean Adrian Garcia 6-4 6-2 to reach the second round of the 650,000 euros Stockholm Open tennis tournament on Tuesday.


Martyn Century Helps Australia to 362-7 in India Test (Update1)

Damien Martyn struck his second straight Test century for Australia before India spinner Murali Kartik helped to restrict the tourists to 362-7 on the first day of the third cricket Test at Nagpur.


Pat #39;s 2 Cents: Zook #39;s Marriage To UF Doomed From Start

Elizabeth Taylor was involved in better marriages than this. And now, to the delight of most everyone in the Gator Nation, Zook is out, a sad, tragic victim of success.


Apple opens EU iTunes Music Store, Canada in Nov. (MacCentral)

MacCentral - Shortly before Apple's special music event on Tuesday featuring Bono and The Edge from U2, the iTunes Music Store was updated with links to allow residents of nine new European countries to buy music online. In addition to the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, iTunes now supports Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. At long last, Apple also announced plans to bring the iTunes Music Store to Canada in November.


Nigeria's Main Union May Restart Strike (AP)

AP - The head of Nigeria's main labor union said Tuesday the group would decide over the next 24 hours whether to restart a four-day strike that crippled business throughout Africa's most populous nation earlier this month.


Sudanese Darfur Rebels Block Aid Pact for Refugees

ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Sudanese rebels said on Tuesday  that the government must disarm its militias in Darfur before  they would sign a deal to bring aid to 1.5 million civilians  displaced by violence.


Allawi Faults U.S.-Led Forces on Execution of Iraqi Soldiers

Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said that "major negligence" by some military forces in Iraq led to the deaths of 49 Iraqi trainees.


Cingular Closes \$41 Bln ATT Wireless Deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed  its \$41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  AWE.N, creating the biggest U.S. mobile service with more  than 46 million customers.


Oil Ends Above \$55 on Winter Supply Fears

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices broke above \$55 a barrel on  Tuesday as concern lingered over thin world heating oil  supplies ahead of the northern winter.


Experts Worry About Missing Iraqi Arms (AP)

AP - Revelations that nearly 400 tons of conventional explosives have disappeared in Iraq have experts worrying that other weapons might also be in jeopardy of falling into insurgent or terrorist hands.


BMW to Launch Its New 3-Series in March (AP)

AP - German automaker BMW will launch a crucial redesign of its mainstay 3-Series in March, the company said Tuesday. The new line is expected to challenge German rival Mercedes and its C-Class cars.


Consumer Confidence at 7-Month Low in Oct

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers turned gloomier in  October, beset by soaring energy costs, relentless violence in  Iraq, sluggish hiring and an increasingly bitter presidential  campaign.


Canada's Environmental Record Bad-Official Report (Reuters)

Reuters - The Canadian government is not doing\enough to protect the environment because of a lack of\leadership and political will, a senior official said in a\scathing report released on Tuesday.


Apple Announces iPod Photo and iPod

The iPod Photo which features a 65K color display and iPhoto synching ability, the 40GB model is available for US\$499 while the 60GB model sells for US\$599.


When You Log On, Look Out

Oct. 26 - The warning for home computer users is: When you log on, look out. A new study from America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance shows that two-thirds of home computers have no protective firewall and 80 are infected with spyware.


Red Hat Linux targeted by security email scam

Red Hat is reporting that they have been hit with an email security scam. The Raleigh, NC-based company issued a security alert to customers warning of fake emails being sent to users that are purportedly


Injured Federer pulls out of tournament

As a kid, Federer was a ball boy at this tournament, which he #39;s never won. man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in a season.


After three-game skid, Holmgren looks for answers

Matt Hasselbeck never performed like this last season. Seattle #39;s defense, slowed by injuries, didn #39;t look so vulnerable through the first three weeks.


Iraq Blames US-Led Forces for Army Massacre

Iraq #39;s US-backed government said on Tuesday that  quot;major neglect quot; by its American-led allies led to a massacre of 49 army recruits at the weekend.


India not Mushy on Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI: India has virtually pricked Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s latest trial balloon on Kashmir. Musharraf had on Monday suggested that India and Pakistan could consider the option of identifying


Bill to resume nuclear activities

IRANIAN MPs have submitted a bill which would force the government to resume uranium enrichment, a key process in the nuclear fuel cycle, in defiance of the international community, a deputy said today.


Hundreds Mourn Fan

Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Tuesday to a college student killed when police fired pepper-spray pellets into a raucous crowd after the Boston Red Sox won the American League pennant.


Marsh #39;s New Chief Makes Compliance Unit; Shares Rise (Update7)

Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky created a compliance unit and pledged to return money to clients as the world #39;s largest insurance broker moves to settle claims of kickbacks and rigged bids.


Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed its \$41 billion cash purchase of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc. (AWE), creating the biggest US mobile service with more than 46 million customers.


Troubled KB Toys to close more stores

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- KB Toys Inc., the toy store chain which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, announced Tuesday that it will close another 148 to 238 stores.


INTRERVIEW-Thomson Corp. CEO says buying binge to cool

Electronic publisher Thomson Corp. (TOC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) will wind down its recent \$1.5 billion buying spree because it needs to successfully integrate


Seahawks Look Like They Are in a Funk (AP)

AP - Matt Hasselbeck never performed like this last season. Seattle's defense, slowed by injuries, didn't look so vulnerable through the first three weeks.


Apple Rolls Out iPod Photo, Rocks with U2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. rolled out  on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share  photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the popular digital  music player into the multimedia realm, while spurring its  rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others.


News.com Extra: Voting methods under close watch

Plus: Forbes says Microsoft is A-Rod; Google is Pujols.


Wi-Fi gets ready for next-generation Net

Wireless networking equipment makers are starting to roll out IPv6-ready gear to meet demand for the new protocol in Asia.


Dell to make house calls

The PC maker is eyeing in-home services to go with its new consumer electronics line.


The future of Marsh depends on Spitzer

NEW YORK Marsh  amp; McLennan has a good chance of surviving despite the departure of Jeffrey Greenberg, its chief executive, as long as its outside directors understand that removing Greenberg is not the last but the first change they will have to make.


StanChart buys US\$1.5b ANZ loans to boost project finance

Standard Chartered has agreed to buy US\$1.5 billion (HK\$11.7 billion) worth of loans from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) to beef up its project finance operation.


NASA #39;s Cassini Has Closest Encounter with Titan

NASA #39;s Cassini orbiter had its closest encounter with Saturn #39;s smog-shrouded moon, Titan, on Tuesday, but scientists must wait to see their first glimpse of its icy surface.


Apple Rocks with U2, Rolls Out iPod Photo

Apple Computer Inc. has hooked up with Irish rock band U2 to launch the iPod U2 Special Edition, a black edition of its popular digital music player that holds up to 5,000 songs.


Bush campaign Web site blocks overseas visits

Net surfers outside the U.S. interested in U.S. President George Bush's re-election strategy aren't currently able to learn about it from his campaign Web site. Visitors from a number of international locations reported hitting "access denied" errors as they tried to reach the site on Tuesday.


Auto Sales Seen Falling from September

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. car and truck sales likely slowed  in October from incentive-driven, surprisingly strong levels in  September, and Detroit automakers look set to take most of the  fall.


U.S. Stocks End Higher as Insurers Climb

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, giving  the Dow its best day in four months as battered insurers rose  on confidence a government probe of the industry would end  quickly.


Fugitive Karadzic's Novel Best Seller (AP)

AP - A novel by Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic, the top U.N. war crimes fugitive, was a best seller at Belgrade's international book fair, a publisher and former associate said Tuesday.


Mozilla vs. Microsoft (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - The Mozilla Foundation, the creators of the open-source Firefox browser, has predicted that by the end of 2005, it will have 10 of the browser market. It doesn't take rocket science to realize that's a swing at Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - News), given the near ubiquity of its Windows operating system and its Internet Explorer browser.


Kosovo Vote No Magic Wand for Independence (Reuters)

Reuters - Kosovo counted\votes for a new parliament on Sunday after an election that\exposed Albanian apathy and defiance from the Serb minority in\a province taken over by the United Nations five years ago.


U.S. Seeks Help on N.Korea Talks; Pyongyang Says No

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea joined China on Tuesday in  pressuring Washington to give more concessions to entice North  Korea to resume talks on its nuclear programs but Secretary of  State Colin Powell rebuffed the appeals.


Cingular wraps up AT T Wireless acquisition

WASHINGTON - Cingular Wireless LLC announced Tuesday that it completed a \$41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation's largest wireless carrier, following approval from two U.S. government agencies.


Oil prices return to above \$55 per barrel

NEW YORK, October 26 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices resumed their upward rally to close at above \$55 per barrel today, with a shift in focus back to the potential winter shortfall in the US inventories of heating oil, diesel and gasoline.


Deciphering Reserve Banks credit policy

The credit policy announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is a laudable exercise in caution and restraint. Any analysis would have to take note of several internal as well as external developments.


UPDATE 2-US SEC orders hedge funds to register

Hedge fund advisers will have to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and submit to examinations under a new rule approved in a 3-2 vote by the market-policing agency on Tuesday.


Witness: Ovitz #39;s compensation was unreasonable

A witness testified in a Delaware courtroom Tuesday that the compensation package given to former Walt Disney Co. President Michael Ovitz was unreasonable, Reuters reports.


Philips Chip Chief to Take Over at Broadcom

Broadcom Corp. on Tuesday announced that Scott McGregor, chief of Philips #39; chip division, will become its new president and CEO.


Apple Computer Inc. rolled out on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the popular digital music player into the multimedia


Canada #39;s Environmental Record Bad-Official Report

The Canadian government is not doing enough to protect the environment because of a lack of leadership and political will, a senior official said in a scathing report released on Tuesday.


Taiko: Drum Master ships to retail

Namco Hometek today announced that Taiko: Drum Master has shipped to North American retail outlets and is available starting today for the PlayStation 2. Taiko invites players to learn the art of the traditional Japanese drum through the use of a Taiko


Vogts #39; future as manager of Scottish soccer side still in the <b>...</b>

The Scottish Football Association postponed a board meeting Tuesday that had been called to discuss the German #39;s future. Scotland has picked up just two points from its first three qualifying games for the 2006 World Cup.


Australia may send Lehmann home

Australia will consider sending Darren Lehmann home after he hobbled off the VCA Ground with a torn hamstring and uncertain future.


Prime minister blames US-led coalition for  #39; #39;great negligence #39; #39; in <b>...</b>

Iraq #39;s interim prime minister blamed the US-led coalition Tuesday for  #39; #39;great negligence #39; #39; in the ambush that killed about 50 soldiers


Russia's Putin Lauds Ukraine PM in TV Appearance (Reuters)

Reuters - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an\unprecedented television appearance in neighboring Ukraine days\before presidential elections, endorsing the record of the\prime minister, one of two top candidates.


What's the Story With Flat-Panel TVs? (AP)

AP - Q: I'm thinking of getting a plasma TV, but I've heard the image can "burn" into the screen. Is this something I need to be concerned about?


Opposition Leader Urges Region Pressure on Mugabe (Reuters)

Reuters - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader\Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African countries on Tuesday\to put pressure on President Robert Mugabe to conduct free and\fair parliamentary elections in March.


EDS Sets Voluntary Retirement Offer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electronic Data Systems on Tuesday  made a voluntary early retirement offer to about 9,200 U.S.  employees as part of its plan to reduce 20,000 jobs over the  next two years and will take a fourth-quarter charge.


Opposition Leader Urges Region Pressure on Mugabe

PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader  Morgan Tsvangirai urged southern African countries on Tuesday  to put pressure on President Robert Mugabe to conduct free and  fair parliamentary elections in March.


Russia's Putin Lauds Ukraine PM in TV Appearance

KIEV (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an  unprecedented television appearance in neighboring Ukraine days  before presidential elections, endorsing the record of the  prime minister, one of two top candidates.


U.S. lost moral leadership under George W. Bush, says ex-candidate Dean (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - MONTREAL (CP) - The United States under George W. Bush has lost its moral leadership and disrespected allies including Canada, ex-Democratic candidate Howard Dean said Tuesday.


Cingular wraps up AT amp;T Wireless acquisition

Cingular Wireless (Profile, Products, Articles) LLC announced Tuesday that it completed a \$41 billion acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless Services Inc.


KB Toys plans to close underperforming stores

KB Toys Inc. on Tuesday said that it will close between 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005 -- including possibly three in San Antonio.


EDS offers early retirement

Electronic Data Systems offered voluntary early retirement to about 9,200 US employees who are at least 50 years old, the world #39;s second-largest technology services provider said Tuesday.


The right time for a long drive is... now

MUMBAI: If you are thinking of buying a new car, you may as well bring forward your decision as interest rates on new car loans are likely to see a 25-50 basis points hike.


UPDATE 2-Anthem gets subpoena from Connecticut atty general

Anthem Inc. (ATH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) has received a subpoena from the Connecticut attorney general in connection with the state #39;s probe into insurance broker fees, the health insurer said on Tuesday.


India Reacts Coolly to Pakistan Gesture of Flexibility on Kashmir

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf #39;s proposals were made Monday during an address in Islamabad. He said options include giving Kashmir independent status, putting the region under joint


Myanmar won #39;t let Indian rebels use its soil

Myanmar #39;s top military general Than Shwe on Monday assured Indian leadership that his country would not allow its territory to be used by anti-India insurgents groups.


Marsh to Scrap Fees Spitzer Faulted

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh   McLennan Cos. MMC.N, the  world's largest insurance broker, said on Tuesday it would  reform its business practices and stop accepting fees that New  York's attorney general said amounted to bid-rigging.


Moody #39;s cuts SBC, BellSouth, and Cingular ratings

Moody #39;s Investors Service on Tuesday cut the debt ratings for SBC Communications Inc. (SBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and BellSouth Corp.


World oil prices set for significant fall over next two years

LONDON, Oct 26 (AFP) - World oil prices will be driven down over the next two years due to there being enough crude to meet soaring demand, Claude Mandil, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said here Tuesday.


EDS offers early retirement to 9,200 workers

PLANO, Texas - Electronic Data Systems Corp. said Tuesday it would offer early retirement incentives to 9,200 US workers, or 17.4 percent of its domestic work force, and expects to take a \$150 million charge in the fourth quarter to cover the costs.


RBI clears air over coins

Chandigarh, Oct. 25 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India today rubbished reports that 25 and 50 paisa coins have been withdrawn from circulation.


IBM earmarks \$4B for stock buyback, names UPS #39; CEO to board

The board of IBM Corp. has authorized up to \$4 billion in additional funding for its stock buyback program. Armonk, NY-based IBM (NYSE: IBM) says it will repurchase shares on the open market or in private


Apple Launches U2 IPod

NEW YORK - Apple Computer has launched a new offensive in the digital music business, updating its iPod digital music player with a feature that will allow it to display photos on a color screen and boosting the storage capacity of its top-end line.


Microsoft Changes Sender ID, AOL Back On Board

Microsoft also narrowed its patent applications for the underlying technology in an effort to appease open-source critics. By TechWeb.


Best places to watch Wednesday #39;s lunar eclipse

Sky gazers across the country will be treated to an awe-inspiring sight Wednesday evening as the full moon slips into the earth #39;s shadow.


Rain threatens Game 3 of World Series

ST. LOUIS - No visiting team has won at Busch Stadium during this postseason. Then again, no team had ever come back from an 0-3 series deficit in the playoffs, either.


Boston faces riot-control test

A student was killed last week as police tried to curb unruly celebrations. Would a World Series win turn violent? By Sara B. Miller  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Hendrick Motorsports plane crash victims showed evidence of faith

PATRICK SPRINGS, Va. (BP)--NASCAR has been rocked with the news of a deadly plane crash involving family and friends of Hendrick Motorsports, one of stock-car racings premier competitors.


Bayern rein in leaders Wolfsburg with 2-0 win

Bayern Munich reined in Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of a double strike from Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro in his first match in a month.


Bobcats Beat Heat for Second Preseason Win

Theron Smith scored 16 points Tuesday to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to their second win of the preseason, an 82-74 victory over the Miami Heat.


Sharon urges OK of Gaza pullout

JERUSALEM - Saying Israel faced a  quot;fateful hour, quot; Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged parliament on Monday to approve his controversial plan to withdraw Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and a small portion of the West Bank.


PALESTINIAN CITED AS SINAI BOMBINGS HEAD

CAIRO MENL -- A Palestinian linked to an Islamic group in the Gaza Strip has been identified as the mastermind of a series of bombings in the Sinai Peninsula that killed 34 people.


KB Toys may close Opry Mills location

Pittsfield, Mass.-based toy retailer KB Toys Inc., announced today it will close 141 to 238 under-performing stores by Jan. 31, 2005.


Risk norms for home, consumer loan to avoid asset bubble: RBI:

Business India: Mumbai, Oct 26 : Reserve Bank of India today said it will clamp risk containment norms and raise risk weightage for housing and consumer credit to avoid  quot;asset bubble quot; like condition and ensure sustainable growth in credit to these


Update 1: BMW to Launch Its New 3-Series in March

German automaker BMW will launch a crucial redesign of its mainstay 3-Series in March, the company said Tuesday. The new line is expected to challenge German rival Mercedes and its C-Class cars.


Cable Operators Seen With Good Financial Results

Credit Suisse First Boston expects  quot;good financial results quot; from five cable/multiple systems operators (MSOs), with revenue growth ranging from 10 to 13 and growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of 10 to 18.


Azeri will run in Classic

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas announced that former Horse of the Year Azeri will be entered in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic instead of the Distaff in Saturday #39;s World Thoroughbred Championships at Lone Star Park.


Pizarro double boosts Bayern hopes

Claudio Pizarro scored both goals as Bayern Munich defeated Bundesliga leaders VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 and moved within one point of the top on Tuesday night.


Musharrafs new floater leaks, badly

PAKISTANI PRESIDENT Pervez Musharraf #39;s Kashmir trial balloon has too many holes to float let alone fly, say observers in New Delhi.


IAEA: EXPLOSIVES MISSING FROM IRAQ

LONDON MENL -- The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that several hundred tons of conventional explosives have gone missing from an Iraqi military facility.


Web site: Militant group abducts 11 Iraqi soldiers

An Iraqi militant group said it had abducted 11 members of the Iraqi National Guard and posted their pictures on its Web site on Tuesday, three days after 49 unarmed army recruits were found dead.


Marsh  amp; McLennan to cease collecting disputed fees

A day after the resignation of its chairman and chief executive officer, Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. announced on Tuesday it would stop accepting fees that had prompted a lawsuit by New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.


Ross to Dress for Buckeyes on Saturday (AP)

AP - Tailback Lydell Ross is back with Ohio State but it is unclear whether he will play Saturday against Penn State.


Federer Pulls Out; Dent, Srichaphan Lose (AP)

AP - Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors after hurting his left thigh in a practice session Tuesday, while Taylor Dent and Paradorn Srichaphan exited with upset losses.


Stocks Jump; Insurers, Home Builders Help

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks surged on Tuesday, as  battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry  would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5-day streak of  losses.


Chile Group Plans Bush Welcome with War Crime Suit

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Chileans opposed to the Iraq  war have accused President Bush of war crimes in a criminal  complaint lodged on Tuesday, less than a month before he is  scheduled to visit the country.


Palestinian grievances behind Egypt attack

Five suspects were arrested this week in the Oct. 7 bombing of the Taba Hilton. Two remain at large.


Antigay remarks spark EU row

The European Parliament challenges conservative appointee Rocco Buttiglione.


QuickTime won't make quick time to cell phones

Apple's Frank Cassanova will talk about QuickTime's stealth infiltration of cell phone networks, but not about a rumored wireless iPod.


Photos: iPod gets the picture

Apple's music player now has a color screen--and shows photos. Also: U2 edition comes in basic black.


Debate: Bush's IT approach contrasts with Kerry's

WASHINGTON - U.S. President George Bush could continue his largely hands-off, market-driven approach to technology issues, while Democratic challenger John Kerry would take a more government-focused approach to issues such as encouraging broadband, cybersecurity and spam, said think tank pundits on both sides of the debate.


Oracle #39;s bid for PeopleSoft cleared

European Union antitrust regulators have cleared Oracle Corp #39;s hostile \$US7.7 billion (\$A10.31 billion) bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft Inc, removing one of the last major hurdles to the contested merger.


KB Toys mulls closing Crabtree location

Toy retailer KB Toys Inc. announced Tuesday that it will close 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005. The company #39;s store at Crabtree Valley Mall on Glenwood Avenue is one of the locations KB Toys says it is considering closing.


EDS offers early retirement to 9,200 workers

PLANO, Texas Electronic Data Systems today announced it will offer early retirement incentives to about 92-hundred workers. That #39;s just over 17 percent of the domestic work force of Plano-based EDS.


Stock markets higher as insurance rally offsets uptick in oil <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - A pickup in the US insurance sector sent stock markets higher Tuesday afternoon however continued volatility in oil prices kept many investors from making large bets.


Cassini Heads Toward Giant Moon on Saturn

PASADENA, Calif. - The US-European spacecraft Cassini hurtled Tuesday toward its closest encounter yet with Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan.


Adobe, Yahoo! join forces

Yahoo! and Adobe announced an agreement that will make HTML and PDF seem a more similar browsing experience. In the process, it should drive more traffic to Yahoo!


Virgina Tech #39;s  #39;System X #39; Supercomputer Rebuilt for Speed

As if being the fastest university supercomputer wasn #39;t enough, Virginia Tech #39;s Power Mac G5-based machine just got an upgrade to make it even faster.


Look... face it: Your PC is NOT secure

Apparently, some two thirds of home users think they are safe from online threats, but 20 percent of home computers are infected by a virus, and 80 percent have problems with spyware and adware.


Canada failing as environmental leader: report

Canada is falling behind as an environmental leader because of lack of government leadership, Canada #39;s environment commissioner said Tuesday in an annual report.


Borland to Provide UML Support to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 <b>...</b>

VANCOUVER, British Columbia --(Business Wire)-- Oct. 26, 2004 -- Borland Together Products to Support  quot;Software Factories, quot; an Emerging Industry Approach to Making Software Development More Efficient and Predictable.


Why Sun #39;s JDS deserves a try

This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


Azeri to take on the boys in Breeders #39; Cup Classic

Grand Prairie, TX (Sports Network) - Former Horse of the Year Azeri will run against the boys Saturday in the Breeders #39; Cup Classic.


Crewe 0-3 Man Utd: FT Report

Pizza was off the menu at Gresty Road so Manchester United tucked into the Crewe defence instead as they breezed through their Carling Cup encounter with a 3-0 win.


Pro football: Eagles survive toughest test yet

After five double-digit victories in which they never trailed in the second half, the Eagles needed overtime to beat the Cleveland Browns 34-31 on Sunday.


Shopping.com Shares Soar 60 Pct. in IPO (AP)

AP - The shares of e-commerce comparison site Shopping.com Ltd. surged 60 percent in their stock market debut Tuesday amid signs investors may have renewed affection for Internet companies.


Koizumi Surveys Japan #39;s Earthquake Damage

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, right, bows to evacuees at the gymnasium of the Ote High School, one of the evacuation centers, in Nagaoka, northwest of Tokyo Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004.


Softbank Acquiring Cable   Wireless Unit (AP)

AP - British telecommunications company Cable  amp; Wireless PLC is selling its Japanese business to Tokyo-based broadband services provider Softbank Corp. for 12.3 billion yen ( #36;115 million).


Hrbaty Suffers Upset at St. Petersburg (AP)

AP - Ivo Karlovic pounded 11 aces Tuesday and knocked off second-seeded Dominik Hrbaty 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-4 in the first round of the St. Petersburg Open.


Pre-Election Suits Feed Election Doubts (AP)

AP - Voters can be forgiven for assuming the courts may once again settle the presidential election.


Summary: Bush Guard Service Still Mystery (AP)

AP - NEWS: The AP's Freedom of Information lawsuits have uncovered new documents regarding President Bush's service in the Air National Guard. Some of the files conflict with some of the harshest attacks against Bush, but many questions remain unanswered.


Cassini Flies Past Saturn's Moon Titan Today (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - NASA released one of the best pictures ever made of Saturn's moon Titan as the Cassini spacecraft begins a close-up inspection of the satellite today. Cassini is making the nearest flyby ever of the smog-shrouded moon.


Rebel Stars Cross Paths with Sun (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Newly discovered galactic highways cut across the Milky Way at odd angles, bringing stars through the neighborhood of our solar system.


Angus Fraser: Solanki puts a gloss on the shortcomings

A dazzling century from Vikram Solanki ensured that England moved into an unassailable 3-0 lead in their four-match series against Zimbabwe and allowed Michael Vaughan #39;s side to maintain their 100 per cent record in southern Africa.


The U2 iPod

The iPod U2 Special Edition, part of a partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group to create innovative new products together for the new digital music era, holds up to 5,000 songs and features a gorgeous black enclosure with a red Click Wheel and custom engraving of U2 band member signatures. Oct 26


EU iTunes Music Store

A European Union version of Apple #146;s iTunes Music Store gives music fans in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain the same innovative features and breakthrough price of  #8364;0.99 per song that have made iTunes the number one online music service in the world. Apple will launch the iTunes Music Store in Canada in November. Oct 26


iPod Photo

iPod Photo, newest member of the iPod family, holds up to 25,000 digital photos alongside your music library and displays them on its stunning high-resolution color screen. iPod Photo, which lets you combine your music and your favorite photos to create magical slideshows on your iPod, features TV-out for sharing your slideshows on big screen televisions and projectors. iPod Photo comes in 40GB or 60GB models. Oct 26


Ovitz: Eisner Blocked Plans for Disney

Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co.'s former president, testified Tuesday that he was undercut a number of times by Disney Chief Executive Michael Eisner as he tried to expand the entertainment giant's business.


EDS Sets Voluntary Retirement Offer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electronic Data Systems  on Tuesday  made a voluntary early retirement offer to about 9,200 U.S.  employees as part of its plan to reduce up to 20,000 jobs over  the next two years to cut its costs.


Wife's Illness Gives Coach Perspective (AP)

AP - Michigan State coach John L. Smith sat in his office last week contemplating football  #151; and life.


ADV: MidwestAthletic.com - Your Letter Jacket Store

Online letter jackets. Choose your colors and options. Then let us custom letter your jacket, making it the proud reminder of awards your hard work deserved.


IEA: Oil, Gas Sector Will Need \$900Bln

LONDON -- Russia will need more than \$900 billion of investment as well as sweeping price reforms if the country is to continue raising oil and gas production over the next 25 years, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.


KB Toys announces store closings

Toy retailer KB Toys Inc. will close 141 to 238 underperforming stores by Jan. 31, 2005, possibly including its store in Citrus Heights.


McGregor: Back In The US To Head Broadcom

Keep on moving on. Just one month after his abrupt departure from the chip unit at Phillips Electronics (nyse: PHG - news - people ), Scott McGregor will be moving from the Netherlands back to the US to fill


UTStarcom 3Q Profit Down, Beats Estimate

UTStarcom Inc. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit plummeted, but beat Wall Street expectations. The networking products company reported earnings of \$5 million, or 4 cents per share, down from \$59.


Lebanese PM appoints new cabinet

PM-designate Omar Karameh forms a new 30-member cabinet which includes women for the first time.


AOL Supports Microsoft Antispam Plan

After running into opposition to its Sender ID antispam plan, Microsoft has revised and resubmitted it to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) for consideration, according to a company spokesperson.


Microsoft details new domain-specific modeling tools

OCTOBER 26, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Microsoft Corp. is continuing its efforts to tap the enterprise-level development market with the announcement of a new framework and tool for Visual Studio Team System to


Bengals win in Monday night return

With two reputations on the linehis teams and his ownChad got the best of Champ and turned the Bengals into a prime-time success.


US neglect led to killing, says Allawi

: Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi today said major neglect by US-led forces led to the murder of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents this weekend.


The Science of Hiding in Plain Sight

Steganography is the science of hiding one message inside another message - hiding in plain sight, so to speak.  Think of steganography as the soft-spoken yet elegant sister of cryptography. Where cryptography scrambles a message to prevent unauthorized people from reading it, steganography opts instead to hide the message in such a way that it is not obvious that there is anything there to see.  Read on for a description of steganography, with examples.


Xandros unveils Linux Desktop Management Server app

The new Xandros Desktop Management Server software gives IT administrators the tools needed to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux-equipped PCs.


U.S. Bancorp, VeriSign team on banking security

U.S. Bancorp will use VeriSign's Unified Authentication service to validate and secure interactions with commercial banking customers, providing them with a secure USB token they must use when accessing services online.


Cingular completes AT T Wireless acquisition

Following approval from two U.S. government agencies, Cingular Wireless LLC has completed the \$41 billion acquisition of AT T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation's largest wireless carrier.


Microsoft Corp. is continuing its push into the enterprise-level development market with a new framework and tool for Visual Studio Team System.


Bush campaign Web site blocks overseas visits

Web surfers in London, Paris, Oslo and Taipei encountered a "403 Forbidden" access-denied error page when they tried to contact Bush's Web site.


Update: EU okays Oracle bid for PeopleSoft

The European Commission concluded that there's insufficient evidence that the takeover would cause competitive harm in the business software sector.


Microsoft prepares to ship new corporate IM server

Microsoft plans to sell two different versions of the new Live Communications Server with the 2005 version release: a Standard Edition and an Enterprise Edition designed for large corporations.


Intel eyes remote wireless device management

Intel is working on a device management technology that could allow IT departments to use existing management software to bring a slew of wireless devices under the IT department umbrella.


Navy deal may pose more financial problems for EDS

The Electronic Data Systems contract to manage the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Intranet has been plagued by problems and earlier this year prompted an inquiry from the SEC.


FALL CTIA - US carriers come together on MMS

SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. wireless operators have created a plan for MMS (Multimedia Messaging Services) interoperability across networks, the Cellular Telecommunications   Internet Association (CTIA) announced Tuesday.


Fregosi Hopes for Second Stint With Phils (AP)

AP - Jim Fregosi fell two wins short of leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series championship 11 years ago.


Ingersoll-Rand 3Q Profit Surges 54 Percent (AP)

AP - Ingersoll-Rand Co. on Thursday said third-quarter profit jumped 54 percent, as revenue increased and the company sold assets as part of its transformation into a diversified industrial company.


Israeli Officer Arrested Over Killing of Gaza Girl

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli military police on Tuesday  arrested a commander accused by comrades of riddling the body  of a Palestinian schoolgirl with bullets after fellow soldiers  killed her.


Cuba to Get Rid of Dollars After a Decade

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans rushed to change dollars into  local pesos on Tuesday as President Fidel Castro's communist  government prepared to pull the U.S. currency from circulation  more than a decade after it was legalized here.


M A Industry Weighs Fees Against Size (Reuters)

Reuters - Investment banks are in the midst of\the annual fight for bragging rights as the biggest dealmakers\of the year, but this time the rankings -- a key factor in\winning new business -- are under intense scrutiny.


Ill-Prepared Broncs Look Bad Under Lights (AP)

AP - That was no mirage, it was the supposedly unbeatable Champ Bailey getting beaten  #151; again and again and again.


DoJ Approves Cingular, AT amp;T Acquisition

The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular #39;s \$41 billion dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless , provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states.


Stocks Jump; Insurers, Home Builders Help

US stocks surged on Tuesday, as battered insurers rose on confidence a probe of the industry would end quickly, helping blue chips snap a 5-day streak of losses.


Goodrich Posts Higher 3rd-Quarter Profit

Aircraft brake and landing gear maker Goodrich Corp. (GR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales and earnings and raised its full-year forecasts as an improving


Apple #39;s Beefed-Up New iPod Also Stores Digital Photos

Just when it seemed like the competition was encroaching on the iPod #39;s turf, Apple has broken away from the pack with a new and improved version of its hugely popular portable media player.


Orange Moon Lunar Eclipse

People gazing at the night sky from North and South America to Europe and western Africa will be able to see a total lunar eclipse - if the local weather cooperates.


Kasuri says Pakistan ready to move away from UN resolution on <b>...</b>

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said Pakistan was ready to move away from its position on United Nations resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir provided India also agreed to do so.


Russian fleet #39;s presence in Ukraine legal - Putin

KYIV. Oct 26 (Interfax) - The Russian-Ukrainian treaty that permits the Russian Black Sea Fleet to have its base in Ukraine until 2012  quot;fully conforms to the constitution and laws of Ukraine, quot; Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.


Powell seeks Asian support in dispute over N. Korea #39;s nuclear <b>...</b>

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Seoul on Monday, beginning the final leg of a three-nation swing meant to shore up support in the dispute over North Koreas nuclear ambitions.


New Hummer Is Smaller, Cheaper and Less Gas Hungry

The new junior member of the Hummer family, dubbed H3, is seen as critical to the survival of a brand that has been treading water this year.


Apple Rolls Out iPod Photo, Rocks with U2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. rolled out  on Tuesday a new iPod that allows users to view and share  photos, a dramatic expansion that takes the most popular  digital music player squarely into the multimedia realm, while  spurring its rivalry with Microsoft Corp. and others.


PluggedIn: the OQO Is Not Just Another Handheld Device

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A full-fledged Windows XP  computer that's a fraction of the size of a laptop seems like  the answer to the digerati's prayers, but the praise greeting  the OQO Model 01 has been decidedly muted.


Chiefs Not Using Revenge Vs. Indy (AP)

AP - Dick Vermeil would prefer not to hear the "R" word  #151; you know, "revenge"  #151; tossed around Arrowhead Stadium this week.


Putin Travels to Ukraine to Praise PM (AP)

AP - Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Ukraine Tuesday for a live television appearance praising the Russian-backed candidate despite criticism that he was seeking to pressure voters ahead of weekend presidential elections in the former Sovier republic.


U2 iPod To Boast 400 Pre-Loaded Tracks

As expected, Apple has teamed with U2 to create a customized iPod pre-loaded with every one of the Irish rock act #39;s studio albums.


Former Commissioner Has Heart Surgery (AP)

AP - Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn had open-heart surgery this week.


Bailey welcomes Azeri to the Breeders #39; Cup Classic

Jerry Bailey greeted the shift of the champion mare Azeri to the \$4 million Breeders #39; Cup Classic as a double shot of good news.


Memo to Florida: Call Spurrier

Here #39;s an obvious word of advice to Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley as he kicks off another search for the Gators football coach: Get Steve Spurrier on board.


Federer Pulls Out of Swiss Indoors (AP)

AP - Roger Federer pulled out of the Swiss Indoors after hurting his left thigh in a practice session Tuesday, while Taylor Dent and Paradorn Srichaphan exited with upset losses.


Supreme Court Won't Put Nader on Ohio Ballot (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court refused on\Tuesday to put independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader\on the ballot in the key battleground state of Ohio, handing\him his third setback in the past month.


French Troops Trade Fire with Gunmen in Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French peacekeeping troops exchanged  fire with gunmen who attacked them as they traveled in a convoy  of armored vehicles in northern Ivory Coast on Tuesday, a  French army spokesman said.


Court May Clear the Way for Cheaper Ink

Lexmark suffers a setback in its fight to keep third-party ink cartridges off store shelves.


Israeli Settlers Vow to Fight Sharon Plan (AP)

AP - Having all but lost the political battle, Jewish settlers said Tuesday they are still confident they can block an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip with faith and defiance.


Auburn in Running for Bowl Game (AP)

AP - Tommy Tuberville would be shocked if a Southeastern Conference team went undefeated, won the league title game and failed to get a shot at the national title.


Odd Things Expected as Red Sox Meet Cards in Game Three

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - A World Series that has already  produced some odd sights could produce more on Tuesday when  Game Three of the Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and  St. Louis Cardinals is played out on the eve of a lunar  eclipse.


Appeals court rules against Lexmark in cartridge case

NEW YORK - A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck a blow against Lexmark International Inc.'s attempt to protect its share of the lucrative market for refill printer cartridges.


Photo: Dell's Inspiron 9200

The notebook comes with a 17-inch screen, the company's first at that size.


Halliburton Co suffers loss

HOUSTON, OCTOBER26: Hallburton Co. swung to a loss in the third quarter due to \$230 million in charges to pay for a settlement of asbestos claims.


Wal-Mart fights Prop 72 in California

World #39;s No.1 retailer makes half-million dollar contribution to help defeat a state ballot measure. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.


Bonds tumble on rise in inflation estimate

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 26: Government bonds fell across the board, mainly in the short to medium tenures on a knee-jerk reaction to the raising of the inflation estimate to 6.5 per cent and a 0.25 per cent hike in the repo rate to 4.75 per cent by the Reserve


Google Investors Revel in Stock's Success (AP)

AP - To all of the Wall Street naysayers, the talking heads and the bearish doubters, Cyndi Mackell and her 120 shares of Google Inc. have something to say.


Lunar eclipse coming Wednesday night

Baseball fans wanting to take their minds off a playoff not involving the Yankees can still find an October classic in the sky. The last total lunar eclipse in North America until March 2007


UPDATE 1-Villa suffer Cup upset, Man United ease through

Aston Villa lost 3-1 to second division Burnley in the League Cup third round on Tuesday as the top Premier League clubs made their first appearance in this season #39;s competition.


The streak? Steelers concerned more about own run than Patriots #39; <b>...</b>

Ask the Pittsburgh Steelers about the New England Patriots #39; NFL record 21-game winning streak, and it #39;s likely they will turn the question around.


78 suffocate to death in Thai army custody

PATTANI, THAILAND, OCTOBER 26 : Almost 80 people died in military custody in southern Thailand, suffocated while being transported in trucks to Army barracks after a violent demonstration by Muslims, officials said on Tuesday.


UN Security Council going to Africa for Sudan meet (AFP)

AFP - The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to hold a rare meeting in Africa next month to try to focus international attention on the Sudan, site of Africa's longest-running civil war.


Pritzker: Judge Rules Settlement Case Open

Family matters made public: As eager cousins wait for a slice of the \$15 billion cake that is the Pritzker Empire, Circuit Court Judge David Donnersberger has ruled that the case will be conducted in open court.


Apple #39;s U2  #39;box set #39; a sign of shifting music pricing?

It may be a small, \$149 step, but Apple Computer #39;s introduction of a U2  quot;digital box set quot;--a downloadable compilation of every song the band has ever recorded--could portend a shift in online-music pricing.


Lifting the Veil on Titan

LOS ANGELES -- The NASA spacecraft Cassini, which is carrying a European Space Agency probe, cut off communications with controllers on Monday as it prepared to peer beneath a veil of smog shrouding Saturn #39;s moon, Titan.


Fincke would return to ISS  #39;tomorrow #39;

ONLY two days after returning from a six-month space expedition, US astronaut Michael Fincke said that he was ready to return to orbit with his Russian colleagues.


System X drops back

p2pnet.net News:- Last november, Virginia Tech #39;s Mac-based System X was ranked as the third-fastest computer on the planet. The rebuilt Mac has since,  quot;squeezed out a few more teraflops, but it probably won


IBM Offers Companies Monthly Security Report Service

IBM today 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.


Canada slipping on environment: report

OTTAWA - Canada #39;s reputation as an environmental leader is slipping because most federal departments aren #39;t paying attention to the impact of their policies, says a report released on Tuesday.


Users look to ease SAN adoption

OCTOBER 26, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - Installing and configuring storage-area network technology has gotten simpler as companies such as Dell Inc.


Dell Inspiron 1000

Dell #39;s Inspiron 1000 is their latest budget oriented notebook that can provide an excellent value for those willing to shop Dell #39;s site for offers.


Martyns 114 gives Aussies early impetus

Nagpur: Barely a few minutes after stumps were drawn on the opening day, John Buchanan and Adam Gilchrist walked up to have a first-hand look at the wicket.


Al-Zarqawi group says kidnapped Japanese in Iraq: website

DUBAI : The Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi said in a video shown on the Internet it had taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq and threatened to execute him if Tokyo does not withdraw its troops from Iraq in 48 hours.


SEC Orders Hedge Funds to Register

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hedge fund advisers will have to  register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and  submit to examinations under a new rule approved on Tuesday in  a 3-2 vote by the market-policing agency.


ATA Files for Bankruptcy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ATA Holdings Corp. ATAH.O, parent  of struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed  for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and  soaring fuel prices drained it of cash.


Top supercomputer race continues with NASA/SGI box

MOFFETT FIELD, CALIFORNIA - The space race may be over, but engineers at NASA's (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's) Ames Research Center Tuesday staked their claim in another type of challenge: the never-ending contest to build the world's fastest supercomputer. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NASA supercomputing facility in Moffett Field, California, the U.S. space agency unveiled its 10,240-processor Linux-based supercomputer, named Columbia, and cited benchmark numbers that show it performing faster than any other system.


Gators Bemoan Coach Ron Zook's Firing (AP)

AP - The decision to fire Florida coach Ron Zook was welcomed by Gator fans around the country. It didn't get the same reception in the locker room.


Six found guilty in Pitcairn abuse case

Sydney, Oct. 27. (Guardian News Service): Six descendants of the original mutineers on the Bounty were found guilty on Monday of 32 sexual assault offences in one of the last and remotest outposts of the British empire.


Winnipeg police arrest 35 people in raid on Hells Angels puppet club (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - WINNIPEG (CP) - Winnipeg police have arrested 35 alleged members and associates of a gang with close ties to the Hells Angels in a raid they believe will put a significant dent in the group's drug operation.


Start-up Seven addicted to Java

The company teams up with Sun Microsystems to bring its e-mail application to Java-enabled cell phones.


Via's twin-core processor may upstage AMD, Intel

SAN FRANCISCO - In a move that could upstage the dual-core processor plans of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Intel Corp., Via Technologies Inc. is developing a twin-core x86 processor that is likely to hit the market by June 2005, a company executive confirmed Tuesday.


Cingular Deal Wins FCC Backing

Echoing the Justice Department #39;s consent Monday, the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday granted approval of the \$41 billion buyout under the condition that Cingular divest itself of some network assets.


PeopleSoft Reviews EU Approval of Oracle Bid

PeopleSoft said it would review a ruling by the European Union that gave Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid the green light and stood by its position that the offer undervalues the company.


AirTran to pay \$87.5 million for ATA gates, slots

AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , parent of AirTran Airways, on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay \$87.5 million for certain gates and slots of bankrupt ATA


Questar 3Q Net Up, Company Boosts View

Questar Corp. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit rose 29 percent on oil and gas production and gas gathering, and increased its full-year outlook.


Confidence holds before election

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


SEC OKs Hedge Fund Registration

The Securities and Exchange Commission passed rules Tuesday that will require most hedge fund advisers to register with the government within two years, firming up oversight on an industry that has been linked to several high-profile financial blowups.


Crude Oil Tests Record High

According to preliminary data, the December futures contract closed 63 cents higher at \$55.17, matching the previous record high, in regular floor trading on the Nymex.


Apple Unveils Photo IPod

SAN FRANCISCO -- At a special music event featuring Bono and The Edge from rock group U2 held here this week, Apple Computer took the wraps off the IPod Photo, a color IPod available in 40GB or 60GB storage capacities.


Taiko Drum Master

October 26, 2004 - In the quest to frustrate roommates, parents, friends, neighbors, and pretty much everyone within audio range, Namco is releasing Taiko Drum Master in the States.


HP, QLogic Unveil SAN-in-a-Box

Storage powerhouses Hewlett-Packard Co. and QLogic Corp. have created an easy-to-use SAN-in-a-box product targeted at small and midsize businesses.


Keegan to apologise for outburst in tunnel

KEVIN KEEGAN is to apologise for his abuse of Steve Dunn, the referee, in the wake of his Manchester City team #39;s 4-3 defeat away to Newcastle United on Sunday.


Top seeds advance in Stockholm

Second-seeded Joachim Johansson of Sweden easily beat Adrian Garcia of Chile 6-4, 6-2 Tuesday to reach the Stockholm Open #39;s second round without facing a break point.


Tokyo checking suspected kidnapping of Japanese in Iraq (AFP)

AFP - Japan's government said it was trying to confirm news reports that the Islamic militant group of Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi had taken a Japanese citizen hostage in Iraq and threatened to behead him.


Sharon wins key Gaza vote

THE Israeli parliament approved last night the controversial plan of Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister, to withdraw all Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and four isolated settlements in the West Bank.


Pakistan changes tack on Kashmir

PAKISTAN has said for the first time that it is willing to pursue a negotiated settlement over the disputed territory of Kashmir, calling for independence or joint sovereignty with India.


Tensions rise as Ukraine poll nears

LEONID KUCHMA, the Ukrainian President, cancelled a visit to Poland at the last minute and appealed for calm yesterday because of mounting tension in the week before an election to choose his successor.


Karzai Wins First Ever Afganistan Election

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Cingular Closes \$41 Bln ATT Wireless Deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cingular Wireless on Tuesday closed  its \$41 billion cash purchase of AT T Wireless Services Inc.  AWE.N, creating the biggest U.S. mobile telecom service with  more than 46 million customers.


The Tax Man May Bite (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks may come under pressure this\week as investors sell shares at year's end to prepare for tax\season. But crude oil prices, earnings outlooks and moves in\the dollar will also be closely watched.


Foster to Miss Four to Six Weeks (AP)

AP - Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will have hip surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss four to six weeks, further depleting the team's front court.


Xandros rolls out Linux desktop management app (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Linux desktop vendor Xandros Inc. on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Xandros Desktop Management Server (xDMS) application, which gives IT administrators the tools to roll out, configure and maintain mass deployments of Linux-equipped PCs.


Ruling on refilled printer cartridges touches DMCA

Defendant says powerhouse printer firm is invoking Digital Millennium Copyright Act to force consumers to buy its cartridges.


Oil thirst  #39;makes Middle East crucial #39;

SOARING global energy demand will leave the West increasingly in thrall to the Middle East, the worlds energy watchdog said yesterday.


Australian-Listed News Corp. To Shift to Wall Street

News Corp. #39;s shift will improve trading liquidity and give better access to US capital markets. The company, which already has a secondary listing in London, will also seek a listing on the Australian Stock


U2 Can iPod with Pictures

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Apple Computer (Quote, Chart) unveiled a batch of new iPods, iTunes software and promos designed to keep it atop the heap of digital music players.


Astronomers predict red moon during total lunar eclipse

CALGARY - The full moon may turn a deep, reddish orange on Wednesday night, astronomers say. If skies are clear, people can expect to see the colour change as the Earth #39;s shadow falls over the face of the moon in a total lunar eclipse.


Disaffected Megson is shown exit by Albion

GARY MEGSON has termed West Bromwich Albion the most political football club Ive ever known and the job description is likely to gloss over the fractured dressing-room, boardroom


O #39;Leary embarrassed by Cup exit

David O #39;Leary said Aston Villa #39;s performance in their Carling Cup exit to Burnley was the worst he had overseen as manager.


Karzai Victorious in Afghan Elections

With his inauguration to a five-year term a month away, the US-backed Karzai already is under pressure to ditch his coalition with powerful warlords and tackle a booming narcotics industry that has become a major economic force in one of the world #39;s


Delta stocks soar after optimism on talks

A pay cut deal between Delta Air Lines and its pilots union didn #39;t materialize Tuesday, though investors apparently think the airline #39;s chances of sidestepping bankruptcy are improving.


AT amp;T settles investor suit

AT amp;T, the largest US long-distance telephone company, agreed Tuesday to pay \$100 million to settle a lawsuit by shareholders who said the company lied about its financial health.


Court ruling on refilled printer cartridges touches DMCA

In a closely watched case involving the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a federal court has ruled that a small North Carolina company can continue selling a chip that makes it possible to use refilled toner cartridges in Lexmark printers.


Judge rules Pritzker case to take place in open court

CHICAGO A judge in Chicago has ruled that the Pritzker family #39;s plan to carve up its estimated 15-(B)billion-dollar empire will be conducted in open court.


Hendrick Motorsports Reopens Its Doors

While investigators look for clues in regards to Sundays fatal plane crash, NASCAR fans and Hendrick Motorsports personnel are trying to get back to normalcy.


Japanese taken captive in Iraq

A group led by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi said it would behead a member of Japan #39;s forces it had captured in Iraq if the Japanese government did not withdraw its forces from the country within 48 hours.


Allawi charge is boost for Kerry

IRAQ #39;S interim Prime Minister yesterday delivered another blow to President Bush just a week before the US election when he blamed American-led forces for


US Trade Deficit No Cause for Alarm-Evans

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans on  Tuesday brushed off financial market concerns about America's  massive trade deficit and stressed that a recent sharp uptick  was fueled in part by surging energy prices.


ATA Files for Bankruptcy

CHICAGO (Reuters) - ATA Holdings Corp. ATAH.O, parent of  struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for  Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring  fuel prices drained it of cash.


Nigeria Unions Delay Strike Decision Until Sunday

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's umbrella union body, the  Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said late on Tuesday it would  give the government until Sunday to reverse a 20 percent hike  in domestic fuel prices or it would call a general strike.


News Corp #39;s move to US backed by investors

SHAREHOLDERS in The News Corporation, parent company of The Times, voted yesterday by more than nine to one to shift the companys legal headquarters and primary listing from Australia to the United States.


Crude prices fall after good news from Norway

: Crude oil futures fell today as workers in Norway conceded to Government demands to end a strike that could have threatened exports from the world #39;s third-largest supplier.


F5 Networks bests consensus on strong revenue growth

Seattle-based F5 Networks Inc. said net profit in its fiscal fourth quarter was \$15.8 million, or 43 per diluted share, compared with \$1.


US consumer confidence fell more than expected in October

Worries about job prospects sent consumer confidence in the United States to a seven-month low in October, its third consecutive monthly decline.


Cardinal Health Posts Higher 4Q Profit

Cardinal Health Inc., the second-largest distributor of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies in the United States, said Tuesday that earnings for its fourth-quarter ended June 30, increased 11 percent year-over-year.


Halliburton says profit in Iraq is weak

HOUSTON Halliburton, the oil services company once run by Dick Cheney, the US vice president, reported on Tuesday a quarterly loss and only meager pickings from its vast operations in Iraq.


Cassini spacecraft takes a close-up look at Saturn #39;s giant moon <b>...</b>

PASADENA, Calif. Scientists are about to get their closest-ever look at Saturn #39;s giant moon Titan, a kind of planet-wannabe, and the only moon with an atmosphere.


TAIKO: Drum Master

Think you #39;ve got rhythm? Test out your skill with TAIKO: Drum Master a new game for the whole family! Attach the miniature Japanese drum controller to your PS2 and you #39;re ready to drum to the music.


IBM Starting Warning List on Threats to Networks

IBM said that it saw 997 Internet attacks in September directed at networks that the company monitors, a 27 percent increase from July and August.


Microsoft previews  #39;Whitehorse #39; developer tools

Microsoft released on Tuesday a preview version of new tools intended to make it easier for companies to create custom Web applications.


Dell Inspiron 9200 17 quot; Desktop Replacement Notebook Released

Dell has released the new Inspiron 9200 that replaces the Inspiron 9100 as Dell #39;s desktop replacment style notebook. The 9200 features a 17 quot; UltraSharp Wide Screen with either an XGA or UXGA resolution display.


Cards Try to Narrow Gap in Game 3

ST. LOUIS - After losing the first two games to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals try to make the World Series competitive by winning Tuesday night #39;s Game 3 at home.


Two goals by Pizarro as Bayern beats fearful Wolfsburg

Peruvian forward Claudio Pizarro returned after a three-game injury absence with two goals Tuesday to lead Bayern Munich to a 2-0 win over Bundesliga leader VfL Wolfsburg.


Gary Megson dismissed as manager of West Bromwich Albion on <b>...</b>

Gary Megson was dismissed as West Bromwich Albion manager on Tuesday, just hours after saying he would quit at the end of the season, Britain #39;s Press Association reported.


Brit hopes to erase taste of Athens woes

NEW YORK -- Paula Radcliffe decided there was only one way to get over the heartbreak of twin failures at the Athens Olympics: race again.


Ht Burnley 1 Aston Villa 0

Hendrie then had another shot from distance after 25 minutes, this time with his left foot, but again it drifted wide. Solano finally found accuracy with his crosses a minute later and floated a ball to the


Coffee-Based Log Burns Cleaner -- But No Starbucks Smell

Take an entrepreneur, add an interesting fact #151;that coffee grounds release more heat than wood when burned #151;and what do you get? An environmentally friendly fireplace log made from reused buzz beans.


Money-Saving Energy Tips From "This Old House" Pro

It's easy to cut costs by using less energy in your home, says <I>This Old House</I> TV personality Tom Silva. The long-time contractor shares tips on how you can do it.


Bringing Order to the Fungus Among Us

Scientists are getting to the root of the matter, compiling a fungus "tree of life" that could have health benefits for humans.


French Soldiers Clash with Gunmen in Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French troops traded fire with gunmen  who attacked them in northern Ivory Coast on Tuesday, the  French army said -- the latest challenge to peacekeepers  shoring up a peace deal in the divided West African country.


SGI to upgrade high-end Linux servers next week

Silicon Graphics plans to announce a new Linux computer Nov. 1, a machine that uses Intel's newest Itanium 2.


VOIP boosted in Cisco PBX

Cisco this week launched an upgrade to its CallManager IP PBX platform, broadening its encryption support for IP phones and other VoIP devices, such as VoIP gateways and voicemail servers.


ATA Files for Bankruptcy Protection

CHICAGO (Reuters) - ATA Holdings Corp. ATAH.O, parent of  struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for  Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring  fuel prices drained it of cash.


Oil prices take a breather

London: Oil prices hovered below recent record highs today after intervention by the Norwegian government to end industrial strife in the worlds third-biggest oil exporter took some heat out of feverish markets.


Softbank to buy C amp;W IDC

TOKYO - Softbank Corp said Tuesday it has decided to purchase Cable  amp; Wireless IDC Inc from its British parent Cable  amp; Wireless PLC in a bid to expand its telecom business.


A rally and subpoena Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health Inc. reported higher earnings for its June quarter Tuesday, beating Wall Street Estimates. The company also said the Securities and Exchange Commission subpoenaed documents


New Supercomputer Claims to Be Fastest (AP)

AP - The builders of a new NASA supercomputer claim the 10,240-processor machine is the fastest in the world  #151; an exciting prospect for researchers even if the speed title has yet to be officially bestowed.


Apple Releases Two New iPods and Updated iTunes

Apple has done it again. Today apple released its iPod photo a Special edition U2 iPod and an updated version of iTunes. The iPod photo has been rumored for some time now but many didnt expect a release of the iPod photo until next year.


Smith proves he has class to fulfil all United needs

CREWE Alexandras efforts to prolong the culinary theme of the week by hurling a banana skin at Manchester United fell apart last night and, as a gallant Dario Gradi disappeared to share


Hearst, Bell move up the depth chart

Second-year running back Quentin Griffin, who began the season in the Denver Broncos #39; starting lineup, will finish it on injured reserve.


CFL has staged two testing sessions of instant replay, league boss <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - The CFL has conducted two field tests of instant replay this season but the league #39;s director of officiating doesn #39;t believe it would have resolved the controversial ending to Friday night #39;s BC Lions-Calgary Stampeders game.


Fifth Avenue tops shops rich list

New York's Fifth Avenue is the world's most expensive shopping street in terms of rent followed by the Champs Elysees in Paris, a retail report finds.


Kerry report: Economy 'threatened' by offshoring

Presidential candidate's position paper calls for expanding a federal program to help tech workers hurt by offshore outsourcing.


Traction bolsters enterprise Weblogs

Traction Software this week rolled out Traction TeamPage and Communicator 3.5,  an updated version of the company's enterprise Weblog software.


DoJ: Cingular Free to Buy AT amp;T Wireless

The Department of Justice (DoJ) today announced that it would approve Cingular #39;s \$41 billion dollar acquisition of AT amp;T Wireless (Quote, Chart), provided the mobile carrier sells assets, such as spectrum and customer contracts, in 11 states.


Oil majors cash in as price hikes mean soaring profits

MAKE hay while the sun shines, they say. Or, in the oil majors case, pump oil while the price rockets. BP yesterday, and no doubt Shell tomorrow, are doing just that, with profits going through the roof


Apple #39;s IPod Features U2 Collaboration

Bono, center, and The Edge, right, of the band U-2, join Apple Computers Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs as they unveil Apple #39;s new U-2 branded iPods in San Jose, Calif.


Microsoft Previews Visual Studio Team System

Microsoft (Quote, Chart) released a Community Technology Preview of the framework and software development kit for building custom visual designers based on the modeling technology in Visual Studio 2005.


Nokia Announces Mobile Content Delivery Platform

Nokia has launched a program called Preminet, which is designed to help telephony operators distribute pay-per-use mobile content and applications to mobile phone users.


Germany: Bayern beat Wolfsburg in top clash

MUNICH, Oct 26 (SW) - Bayern Munich have brought the gap with league leaders VfL Wolfsburg back to one point while Borussia Dortmund finally managed to reach a win against Berlin based Hertha BSC.


Opposition rejects Musharraf #39;s proposal on Kashmir (LEAD):

World News: Islamabad, Oct 26 : Pakistan #39;s major opposition parties Tuesday described a radical new effort by President Pervez Musharraf to solve the dispute over Kashmir as a  quot;betrayal quot;.


US consumer confidence dips again

US consumer confidence hits a seven month low ahead of next week's presidential election.


Favre's Wife Diagnosed With Breast Cancer (AP)

AP - The wife of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was diagnosed with breast cancer, yet more bad news in a year full of heartache for the family.


Ace 3Q Falls on Storm Payouts

Ace Ltd., one of four insurers named in connection with an investigation into bid-rigging at Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos., on Tuesday gave investors another bout of bad news after reporting third-quarter results fell to a loss due to storms that struck during


Ovitz: Eisner Blocked My Plans for Disney

GEORGETOWN, Del. - Michael Ovitz, Walt Disney Co. #39;s former president, defended his record Tuesday as the entertainment giant #39;s second in command, saying he was undercut a number of times by Chief Executive


NASA Unveils its Newest Most Powerful Supercomputer

NASA unveils its newest supercomputer today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the agency #39;s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.


My First Night In San Andreas: One  #39;GTA #39; Addict #39;s Account

My thoughts were solely fixed on  quot;Grand Theft Auto quot; as I made my way to my local game store Monday night. What new surprises did the notoriously closeted developers at Rockstar Games have in store for me and


US Trade Deficit No Cause for Alarm-Evans (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans on\Tuesday brushed off financial market concerns about America's\massive trade deficit and stressed that a recent sharp uptick\was fueled in part by surging energy prices.


Chat during World Series Game 3

Welcome to The Show! On Tuesday night, the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox will face off in Game 3 of the World Series. While you are watching the game, stay logged onto The Show to chat with other


Megson, WBA part ways

West Brom boss Gary Megson has ended his four-year tenure with the club after a major disagreement with the board. Megson #39;s had told chairman Jeremy Peace he would quit at the end of his contract in June but


Pacers #39; Foster out 4-6 weeks

Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will have arthroscopic surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his right hip Wednesday morning and will miss the start of the regular season.


What #39;s next for historic Gaza pullout plan

Israeli lawmakers approve first dismantling of Jewish settlements, but plan continues to face fierce resistance. By Ben Lynfield  Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor.


Negligent US forces to blame for massacre of recruits, says Allawi

Iyad Allawi, Iraq #39;s interim Prime Minister, said yesterday that the gross negligence of American forces had led to the massacre of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents on Sunday.


JKLF lauds President Musharraf #39;s proposals on Kashmir settlement

ISLAMABAD, October 27 (Online): Mr. Amanullah Khan, Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has lauded President Pervez Musharraf on accepting complete independence of Kashmir as an acceptable solution of the Issue and said that it was for the


Funds Grapple With Insurance Scandal (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - If you have doubts about how mutual fund managers reacted to news that insurance broker Marsh  amp; McLennan was the target of a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, you need look only at the share price.


Bush Keeps Three-Point Lead on Kerry -Reuters Poll (Reuters)

Reuters - President Bush held a three-point\lead over Democratic rival John Kerry nationwide and slightly\strengthened his leads in the vital states of Ohio and Florida,\according to Reuters/Zogby polls released on Tuesday.


Call for Thailand deaths probe

Amnesty International urges Thailand to investigate, after 84 Muslims die in protests in the south of the country.


Hard drives to accelerate into gadgets

A report predicts one third of all hard drives will be in consumer electronics devices by 2008.


LATEST FUTURES NEWS

High-flying oil prices held above \$54 a barrel on Tuesday as concern lingered over the thin state of heating oil supplies ahead of the northern winter.


New Round of Darfur Peace Talks Stall (AP)

AP - A new round of peace talks on the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region stalled Tuesday when rebels refused face-to-face talks with the government until African Union mediators meet separately with both sides to draft an agenda.


Europe's Regulators Say It's OK If Oracle Acquires PeopleSoft (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Oracle   Chief Executive Larry Ellison might well raise his offer of  #36;21 per share to buy business software rival PeopleSoft  , they say.


Sixers Robinson, Dalembert Get Demotions (AP)

AP - Glenn Robinson and Samuel Dalembert have been demoted from the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup, coach Jim O'Brien announced Tuesday as he put the first stamp on his new team.