New Afghan Army a Match for Taliban, U.S. Says

KABUL (Reuters) - The new Afghan army is winning the  support of the population and is capable of tackling a  lingering insurgency by remnants of the ousted Taliban regime,  the U.S. general in charge of its training said Monday.


Iraqi group 'killed Macedonians'

The militant 'Islamic Army in Iraq' says it has killed two Macedonian hostages it calls 'US spies'.


Ford to Expand Offering of Sirius Radio

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 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <F.N> said on Monday it\would offer Sirius satellite radio in more vehicles, as Sirius\fights to catch up with industry leader XM Satellite Radio\Holdings Inc. <XMSR.O>


French AXA invasion plan repelled

AXA Asia Pacific Holdings yesterday delivered a \$3.4 billion  quot;non quot; to its French parent #39;s bid to take over the remaining 48 per cent share, sending the share price into a nosedive and provoking


Toymakers Disappoint, Warn on Holidays

The two top US toymakers posted disappointing third-quarter results on Monday, citing uncertainty in the economy and cautious retailers, and tempered expectations for the crucial holiday season.


Kmart Appoints Lewis New CEO, President

The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.


Delphi 3Q net loss narrowed

Delphi Corp., the US largest auto parts supplier, said on Monday it has narrowed its third-quarter loss to \$114 million. The company also said it is going to find some extra ways to cut spending, as for instance, working with unions etc.


ALH extension buys time for all

The battle for control of Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality Group erupted into an unseemly free-for-all yesterday as Woolworths set a tight four-hour deadline for fund managers to deal themselves


Odyssey Replaces Chief Amid Justice Department Probe (Update1)

Odyssey HealthCare Inc., which operates 72 hospices in the US, replaced Chief Executive Officer David Gasmire amid a US Justice Department investigation of the company #39;s billing practices.


Healthscope sets sights on ailing Gribbles

The board of The Gribbles Group is expected to decide within days whether to recommend that shareholders accept a takeover offer that values the diagnostics company at up to \$270 million


UPDATE 1-Gilchrist rues rain ruining Madras  #39;classic #39;

Australian captain Adam Gilchrist said he was disappointed rain forced the second test against India to be abandoned as a draw on the final day.


Pats do away with Seattle

Indeed, the New England Patriots are never boring. Despite jumping out to a 17-0 first half lead over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, they still had to pull out their usual resolve


Second India-Australia Test ends in draw after rain washes out <b>...</b>

The second cricket Test between India and Australia ended in a draw Monday after heavy rain washed out play on the fifth of five scheduled days, erasing any chance of an outcome in a delicately poised match.


Khartoum suggests federal system for Darfur

Nairobi - The Sudanese government has said the best way to end the conflict in its western Darfur region may be to let the people there manage their own affairs.


US Request For British Redeployment Poses Dilemma For London

The United States has made a controversial request to Britain to re-deploy some of its troops in Iraq. The request would involve moving hundreds of British troops from their relatively calm zone in southern


Megawati offers a rude goodbye

She rode into office three years ago on a wave of public adoration and high expectations, but as the sun sets on her troubled administration, Indonesian President Megawati


Record-Tying Beltran Blasts Astros Into Tie

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Carlos Beltran's record-tying eighth  post-season home run capped the Houston Astros' 6-5 comeback  win over the St. Louis Cardinals to even the National League  Championship Series at two games apiece Sunday.


Pride, Prizes Aplenty to Play for as Year Nears Climax

LONDON (Reuters) - Although the grand slam silverware has  been doled out for the 2004 season there is still much pride  and prize money to play for as the tennis year creeps toward  its climax.


Rolls-Royce Boss Steps Down After 5 Months (AP)

AP - Germany's BMW AG said Monday the head of its ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce car brand, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, has resigned to take up "new responsibilities" outside the company, which has been struggling to meet its sales targets for the superluxury brand.


Nitties signals best yet to come

NEWCASTLE #39;S golfing colt James Nitties held his nerve in the biggest poker game of his life yesterday to earn enough for a new car with his bold capture of second place at the Australian PGA Championship.


Stocks Fall on Unwelcome 3M Results, Oil

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday as oil  prices held near \$55 a barrel and Dow component 3M Co. MMM.N  posted results slightly below Wall Street estimates.


Carter worried about US election (AFP)

AFP - Former US president Jimmy Carter expressed fears that there could be vote cheating in battleground states in the US election on November 2.


Tupperware Posts Profit, Narrows '04 View

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tupperware Corp. TUP.N on Monday  posted a third-quarter profit versus break-even a year earlier,  helped by improved results outside North America.


Kmart Appoints Lewis New CEO, President

The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc., as its new chief executive and president.


Update 3: Mattel #39;s 3Q Profits Fall on Lower Sales

Mattel Inc., the world #39;s biggest toymaker, said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 5.2 percent due to lower worldwide sales of its flagship Barbie doll line and its Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy car brands.


Kmart names new president and CEO

Lewis will also join the Kmart Board of Directors. He joins Kmart from YUM! Brands, Inc., where he was president, chief multi-branding and operating officer.


Thomson receives SEC subpoena

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Thomson Corp. #39;s Thomson Financial unit said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting documents related to its Capital Markets Intelligence business.


Delphi Narrows Quarterly Net Loss

Auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. (DPH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a smaller quarterly loss as lower restructuring charges offset the effects of North American


Blue chips bruised

3M #39;s earnings miss and profit warning combines with higher crude prices to equal weak Dow. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Blue chips fell at the open Monday as investors took in another surge in oil prices and weaker-than-expected earnings from 3M.


Check Point jumps on higher revenue

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Shares of Check Point Software Technologies climbed more than 12 percent early Monday after topping analysts #39; expectations for the third quarter with a 22 percent revenue rise.


MLB: Schilling cleared for Game 6

A test of his sore right ankle finds him ready to go, if Red Sox can win Game 5 today. BOSTON - Boston ace Curt Schilling was cleared to pitch a possible Game 6 of the AL Championship Series against the Yankees


Who else but Els?!

Wentworth, England, Oct 18 -- Ernie Els won the HSBC World Match Play title, the richest jackpot in golf, for a record sixth time, on his 35th birthday yesterday.


Sorenstam rallies for World victory

PALM DESERT, Calif. While Annika Sorenstam rallied for a victory at the LPGA Samsung World Golf Tournament yesterday at Bighorn Golf Club, Michelle Wie entered the record book.


Bengals hit rock bottom

There are no easy wins in the NFL, as every week is a new challenge. However, there are some games that are more winnable than others.


Google and Instant Messenger

Google and Instant Messenger\\Google already dominates the search engine market, where once Yahoo! ruled users browser. With GMail and Google Desktop Search, they are entering prime time Microsoft domain. Speculation prevails that it will not be long before Google enters the instant messaging market. We have discussed before that Google ...


USC and Oklahoma earn Orange Bowl bids; Auburn squeezed out

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Southern California and Oklahoma will meet for the national championship in the Orange Bowl on January 4 after the schools finished 1-2 in the final BCS standings released Sunday afternoon.


2 Macedonian Hostages Said Killed in Iraq

Iraqis arrive at a destroyed car after a roadside bomb exploded on the highway leading to the airport of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Oct 18, 2004.


Choppers fight high-rise blaze

MILITARY helicopters doused one of Venezuela #39;s tallest buildings with water yesterday, bringing under control a blaze that many feared would cause the tower to collapse.


Clash of the Titans - When Search Engines Collide\\Billions of pages going to trillions. Most of the information available online is replicated again and again, then twisted, corrupted and re-entered. When one search question retrieves one million answers, the system fails -- results have little or no value.\


A trio of television technologies

AUSTRALIANS went into a television-buying frenzy the run-up to the Athens Olympics, suggesting that as a nation we could easily have scored a gold medal for TV purchasing.


SBC Offers Wi-Fi Service to DSL Users for \$1.99/mo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N said  on Monday it would offer access to its network of 3,900 public  Wi-Fi Internet access points to its high-speed Internet  subscribers for \$1.99 per month.


Job Cuts in Tech Sector Soar, Report Finds

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. technology sector suffered  another round of widespread layoffs during the third quarter,  with computer firms slashing jobs most aggressively, a report  said on Monday.


MyDoom seeks to destroy antivirus firms

In worm's latest version, authors ridicule rival worm Netsky and promise to attack Symantec, McAfee and others.


Gold Fields bid for Iamgold in doubt

TORONTO - Iamgold Corp. shares dipped more than 13 per cent in early trading on Monday after Harmony Gold Mining Co. launched a takeover bid for Gold Fields Inc.


Odyssey Shares Plunge on 3Q Warning

Odyssey Healthcare Inc., a hospice care provider, said Monday its chief executive resigned as the company warned third-quarter earnings will be below Wall Street #39;s expectations and revealed it is being investigated by the Department of Justice.


UPDATE 2-Check Point Software Q3 profit up, sees more growth

Check Point Software Technologies Inc. (CHKP.O: Quote, Profile, Research) reported a rise in third-quarter net profit that beat Wall Street estimates on strong


Modem to Connect With Speedy Cellular Tech (AP)

AP - A top networking gear producer plans to offer a speedy new cellular technology that's an alternative to DSL and cable Internet access with the added advantage of being available on the road.


Media Center PCs may have found their time

Maybe the third time will be the charm for Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition. Previous versions, released in 2002 and 2003, appealed to the early adopters among us.


IBM Introduces Powerful Servers

IBM has introduced three new POWER5 processor-based servers that the company says outpace Sun and HP in performance records and establish a new standard for server virtualization capabilities.


Siemens Awarded Mobile Network Extension For Maxis in Malaysia

Third 3G/UMTS order in Asia: Siemens awarded mobile network extension for Maxis in Malaysia Malaysias leading mobile operator, Maxis Communications Bhd.


Advertisements Insinuated Into Video Games (AP)

AP - Roar down city streets in the upcoming "Need for Speed Underground 2" racing game and you'll see a Best Buy store amid the skyscrapers along with bright billboards hawking Cingular Wireless, Old Spice, and Burger King.


Long night worth the wait for Sox, fans

The heart of Red Sox Nation is beating again. It #39;s beating thanks to David Ortiz #39;s two-run, walk-off homer in the 12th inning with no outs, giving the Red Sox a 6-4, come-from-behind win.


Loeb steers his way to world rally title

France #39;s Sebastien Loeb stands on his Citroen and raises an arm in triumph after clinching the world rally championship title.


Vieira Misses Euro Clash

Patrick Vieira will miss Arsenals Champions league match against Panathinaikos on Wednesday and is a major doubt for the clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.


Allardyce to be with Bolton for five more years

Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Bolton rewarded coach Sam Allardyce with a new five-year-deal Monday. Allardyce, who has already been with Bolton for five years, turns 50 years old this week.


Cisco, Microsoft to Secure Networks (AP)

AP - Their biggest clients hit hard by viruses, worms and other attacks, Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday that they plan to work together to help their corporate customers fight back.


New Crew Sets Off for Space Station

A rocket carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the international space station streaked into orbit on Thursday, the latest flight of a Russian space vehicle to fill in for grounded US shuttles.


Microsoft May Create Russian Hotmail (AP)

AP - Microsoft Corp. is considering creating Russian versions of its Hotmail e-mail program and Microsoft Network online service, company CEO Steve Ballmer said in an interview published Monday.


SA  #39;contempt #39; for Aristide claim

South Africa has rejected accusations that it let ex-leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide incite violence in Haiti from his place of exile in South Africa.


SBC Offers Wi-Fi Service to DSL Users for  #36;1.99/mo (Reuters)

Reuters - SBC Communications Inc.  said\on Monday it would offer access to its network of 3,900 public\Wi-Fi Internet access points to its high-speed Internet\subscribers for  #36;1.99 per month.


In Praise of Job Killers (Forbes.com)

Forbes.com - Dick Cheney would love our 200 growth companies (see p. 180)--they're small and they are (most of them, anyway) adding to their payrolls. The other day Cheney was singing the praises of small businesses by noting that they create seven of ten jobs in this country. This was by way of justifying tax breaks for the sort of people who own small businesses.


3M Profit Rises But Misses Estimates

CHICAGO (Reuters) - 3M Co. MMM.N on Monday said  third-quarter earnings rose 17 percent due in part to the weak  dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results came in  below Wall Street's estimates for the first time in at least  seven quarters.


Blue Chips Fall as 3M Results Disappoint

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue-chip stocks fell on Monday  as Dow component 3M Co. MMM.N posted results slightly below  Wall Street estimates and oil prices held near \$55 a barrel.


Kerry Warns of Social Security Changes (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct, 17 -- John F. Kerry accused President Bush of having a secret, second-term plan to privatize Social Security starting in  January, telling a church audience Sunday that the idea is "a disaster for America's middle class."


Jazeera: Iraq Militants Kill Two Macedonia Hostages

DUBAI (Reuters) - A militant group in Iraq said it had  killed two Macedonian hostages it accused of spying for the  United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday.


Pfizer Announces Major Trial for Celebrex

Pfizer said today that it would sponsor a major clinical trial of Celebrex, its prescription arthritis pain medication, to further assess the cardiovascular safety of the drug.


Football: Mutu crisis talks

Adrian Mutu will meet his Chelsea bosses on Monday after allegations that he failed a drug test.


Beer gadget boost to water plants

Technology used to check for diluted beer in kegs could soon be used to monitor water quality.


The Making of a Jazz Statesman

Wynton Marsalis, the trumpet-playing star and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, has become an entity above and around the daily jazz world.


Kerry Tours Fla. Asking for Early Votes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Democrat John Kerry said today President Bush was guilty of "arrogant boasting" about Iraq amid reports that the top U.S...


Stocks Fall As Oil Climbs Past \$55 Mark

NEW YORK - Nervous investors sent stocks mostly lower Monday as a barrel of crude topped \$55 per barrel, yet another record. Only the Nasdaq composite index posted a meager gain...


Early Voters Turn Out in Florida

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - With memories of 2000 and its bitter fight over ballots still fresh, citizens began casting votes Monday in this pivotal battleground state...


Anglicans Criticize U.S. Church on Gays

LONDON - An Anglican church commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize or risk losing some of their influence with sister churches worldwide...


Iraq's Shadow Ruler

When Ayatullah Sistani speaks, millions obey. Can the conscience of\the nation make it safe for democracy?


Taking the Battle to the Enemy

U.S. and Iraqi forces launch high-risk probes of the insurgency in Fallujah and Ramadi. A TIME exclusive


After Gitmo, Back to Terror

Detainees who've been released, only to join up again with anti-U.S. forces


World #39;s biggest gold firm - South African gold producer:

Business India: South African gold producer Harmony has bid to take over larger rival Gold Fields, a merger that would create the world #39;s biggest gold producer.


Tough Times In Toyland As Mattel Posts Lower Profits

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Toy maker Mattel said Monday that third-quarter earnings fell slightly on lower worldwide sales of its Barbie, Matchbox and Hot Wheels brands.


Walkout goes on as GM job-cut talks begin

RUESSELSHEIM - Top Opel management and labour officials began talks Monday on the plans by General Motors to axe 10,000 jobs at the carmaker, while workers at one of the company #39;s main plants in Bochum continued a walkout.


BMW #39;s Rolls-Royce unit head resigns; CFO named interim head

LONDON, October 18 (newratings.com) - German automotive giant, BMW (BMW.ETR), has announced the resignation of its Rolls-Royce luxury cars unit head, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, who had assumed his position just five months ago.


Not so fast, panel orders Bruandwo

IN ordering a one-week extension of its takeover bid for Australian Leisure  amp; Hospitality last night, the Takeovers Panel clearly considers that Bruandwo, with its adviser UBS, has been too clever in seeking to defeat its rival joint bidder, CMM Hotel  amp;


Countering the Harmony offer for Gold Fields

JOHANNESBURG (Mineweb.com) --While the dust is still settling lets take a look at some of the arguments Gold Fields might start putting up to persuade its shareholders of the poverty of the Harmony bid.


Kmart Appoints New CEO

Aylwin Lewis, (pictured, left) formerly of Yum Brands Inc., will take over for Julian Day. Day was appointed in January 2003, when the company was in bankruptcy.


SEC investigates Thomson Financial unit

(Stamford-AP, Oct. 18, 2004 10:40 AM) _ Stamford-based Thomson Financial says on of its units is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.


IBM  #39;stirs up the field #39; with P5 servers

In a move which industry watchers predict will  quot;stir up quot; the high-end computing market, IBM today introduced three servers based on its latest Power5 processor architecture: the eServer i5 595, p5 595 and p5 590.


Micron plans China plant

MICRON Technology, the worlds number two maker of computer memory chips, is planning to build its first plant in China by 2005.


Mutu Jets in for Crisis Talks with Chelsea

By Adrian Curtis, PA Sport and Cindy Garcia-Bennett, PA International. Adrian Mutu is heading for talks about his Chelsea future with manager Jose Mourinho today following allegations that he has tested positive for a banned substance.


Arsenal Beats Aston Villa 3-1 in Premiership to Extend Lead

Robert Pires scored twice as Arsenal beat Aston Villa 3-1 in English soccer #39;s Premiership to extend its advantage in the standings to five points.


Brazilian Grand Prix Fact File - the 700th F1 GP

As its name suggests, Interlagos was located between two lakes when the circuit was built in the 1940s. Today, however, the setting is no longer as picturesque, with the sprawling city now extending almost up to the circuit #39;s crash barriers.


Hoon confirms US request for troops

America has requested the assistance of UK troops in Iraq, which would involve British soldiers operating outside the UK-controlled southern sector of Iraq, the defence secretary confirmed today.


United States Marines begin raids on Fallujah

US Marines launched air and ground attacks yesterday on the rebel bastion Fallujah after city representatives suspended peace talks with the government over Prime Minister Iyad Allawi #39;s demand to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab Zarqawi.


Sudan #39;s Darfur  #39;safer than Iraq #39;

Sudan #39;s government has said it had handled the Darfur crisis better than the United States had dealt with Iraq. Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismael told the BBC that US leaders were trying to use Darfur


Aussie alive after capture in Iraq

AUSTRALIAN journalist John Martinkus is lucky to be alive after spending 24 hours in the hands of Iraqi militants at the weekend. Martinkus was in Baghdad working for the SBS Dateline TV current affairs program


Arab TV reports militants execute two Macedonian hostages in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq According to Arab TV, Iraqi militants say they #39;ve killed two Macedonian hostages. Al-Jazeera broadcast a videotape showing the two men holding identification.


Neighbourhood watch

PRIME Minister John Howard flies to Indonesia today for the inauguration of Indonesia #39;s newly-elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.


Delphi report quarterly loss

Delphi Corp. today reported third quarter revenues of \$6.65 billion, and a net loss of \$114 million or a loss of \$0.20 per share. Excluding the impact of previously announced restructuring charges, Delphi


Ferguson Offers Rooney Helping Hand

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he can keep Wayne Rooneys feet firmly on the ground despite his sensational Champions League debut.


Putin backs Bush in US poll

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned terrorist attacks in Iraq and around the world will increase if George W Bush is not re-elected in next month #39;s presidential poll.


Sony takes on iPod with new hard disk Walkman

Sony Corp has unveiled its first MP3-compatible, hard disk Walkman music player in an attempt to recover ground lost to Apple Computers iPod.


Yum Brands Names New Operating Chief

Fast-food restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. on Monday named David Deno chief operating officer, replacing Aylwin Lewis, who resigned to become president and chief executive of Kmart Holding Corp.


Is Marsh #39;s board responsible for its troubles?

The company is wrestling with its third scandal in just over a year, raising questions about whether board members were doing an adequate job.


US Airways Boosts Flight Schedule

US Airways Group Inc. said Monday that it will restructure its flight schedule beginning Feb. 6, 2005, adding 230 more daily flights without acquiring additional aircraft.


UPDATE 2-Odyssey warns of weak quarter, CEO resigns

Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday warned of an earnings shortfall, announced the resignation of its chief executive and said it was the subject


Thomson Financial Receives Subpoena From US SEC (Update2)

Thomson Financial, a unit of financial information provider Thomson Corp., said it received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for documents related to its capital markets intelligence business.


JBoss unveils workflow engine

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


Malaysia Maxis, Siemens Sign 3G Technology Deal

KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Maxis Communications Bhd. Monday signed an agreement for Siemens Mobile Networks, Asia Pacific to provide third-generation, or 3G, technology for the Malaysian mobile phone operator over the next three years.


Mobile phone use linked to benign tumors

STOCKHOLM - Oct. 15, 2004 -en or more years of mobile phone use increases the risk of a rare type of non-cancerous tumor according to a new study.


Poll: Antiterror tech plans are flawed

Americans don #39;t believe the government is doing enough with technology to improve homeland security, according to a national survey conducted jointly by CNET News.


Aging rock star uses Opterons to make platter

A MAN WHO made money making rock music a long time ago has recorded a long playing record using a dual Opteron workstation. AMD said that Mark Knopfler,a hack


NLCS: Down to a best-of-three

HOUSTON (Ticker) -- Now that they have used up their two pitching stars to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece, the Houston Astros must turn to the back end of their rotation in a crucial Game Five vs.


Australia Gives Cricketers Holiday Before Third Test in India

Australia #39;s cricketers, seeking a first Test series win in India for 35 years, will take four days off to ease fatigue before the third match next Tuesday.


United Missing Key Duo

Manchester United will be without key duo Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane for their Champions League tie away to Sparta Prague. Sir Alex Ferguson #39;s side travel to the Czech capital looking to put their inconsistent


Seahawks outclassed

Still lacking in the Patriots #39; 5-0 start is a wire-to-wire performance of consistent quality. But who #39;s to quibble? A win is a win -- even when the head coach


Palestinians in plea to UK over peace process

The Palestinian foreign minister, Nabil Shaath, today called on Britain to fill the gap in the Middle East peace process left as the US focuses on next month #39;s presidential election.


White House: Trying to Confirm Terror Group #39;s Allegiance to bin <b>...</b>

The Bush administration says it #39;s trying to confirm the latest declaration from the most feared militant group in Iraq. In a statement posted on a Web site Sunday, the group led by terror mastermind Abu Musab


France, Spain Veto Controversial Migrant Camp Plan

France and Spain moved Monday to sink a controversial Italian-German plan to create holding centers in North Africa for would-be refugees.


Castroneves Wins Chevy 500 but Gets Docked (AP)

AP - While his Brazilian buddy got to climb the fence after finally winning another race, Tony Kanaan completed a more impressive feat in his IndyCar Series championship season. Kanaan finished all 3,305 laps, the last 200 Sunday in the season-ending Chevy 500 at Texas Motor Speedway where he was second behind Helio Castroneves.


Rams' Jackson Probably Out Against Bucs (AP)

AP - St. Louis defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson is doubtful for the Monday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom he played for five seasons, because of a pulled left hamstring. By his count he'd missed only one practice in his career before getting hurt.


Glazer Increases Manchester United Stake (AP)

AP - Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer confirmed Monday that he had increased his stake in Manchester United to more than 25 percent.


US bishop 'regret' over gay split

The head of the US Episcopal Church expresses 'regret' over the appointment of a gay Anglican bishop.


Google Desktop

Last Thursday Google released a version of its online search for your computer. I wanted to test-drive it before reporting. Knowing the excruciating delays using Windows Search, I can say after only a weekend


Delphi takes \$114M loss in 3Q

Automotive supplier Delphi Corp. (NYSE: DPH) posted a \$114 million third quarter loss, which the company said reflects lower North American vehicle production and higher material costs.


Woolworths ordered to extend ALH takeover deadline

An independent takeovers panel has headed off Woolworths #39; attempts to force a resolution in the takeover battle for liquor retailer Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH).


Yuganskneftegaz start price may equal Yukos debt

Moscow. (Interfax) - The start price for common shares in Yukos production subsidiary OAO Yuganskneftegaz at auction may be the same as the debt owed by Yukos, a source familiar with a draft agreement between


Intel on the Outs?

In yet another devastating body blow to the company, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) announced it would be canceling its 4-GHz Pentium chip. The semiconductor bellwether said it was switching


JBoss takes on business process management

JBoss (Profile, Products, Articles) Inc. has added business process management (BPM) to its growing roster of open source software.


Siemens awarded 2G/3G network extension in Malaysia

Malaysia #39;s Maxis Communications Bhd. (Maxis) has selected Siemens as one of its 2G and 3G/UMTS infrastructure suppliers. Under the terms of the three- year framework contract, the Siemens Communications Group


Rains force draw in India-Australia 2nd Test:

Sports India, Cricket: Chennai, Oct 18 : Rains Monday poured water on India #39;s hopes of winning the second Test against Australia as the fifth and final day #39;s play was washed out at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here.


SBC Offers \$1.99 Per Month Wi-Fi Add-On

SBC Communications Inc., the second-largest local phone company in the United States, said Monday it will offer wireless Internet service for \$1.


Finance stocks take trading lower

Axa Asia Pacific was the hardest hit, falling 35c - or 8.5 per cent -o \$3.75 after rejecting a bid by French parent Axa SA, which had offered \$4.


Kmart appoints Lewis new CEO, president

The retailing company Kmart Holding Corp. has appointed Aylwin Lewis, formerly an executive at the restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.


US Airways flight changes emphasize Philadelphia, Charlotte

US Airways said Monday it will change its flight schedules in February to increase departures at its Charlotte and Philadelphia hubs and create a minihub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.


Rolls-Royce Boss Steps Down After 5 Months

BERLIN - Germany #39;s BMW AG said Monday the head of its ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce car brand, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, has resigned to take up  quot;new responsibilities quot; outside the company, which has been struggling to meet its sales targets for the superluxury brand


Jobs House One Step Closer to Moving; Preservationists to Object

After months of wrangling over a 78-year-old, 17,000-square-foot mansion in southern California Apple CEO Steve Jobs doesn #39;t want, it appears someone is willing to


Snake Released In US Next Month

US fans of the Metal Gear Solid series can at last start counting down the days till the release of Snakes next adventure, as Konami confirm that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be released in the US on November 17th.


American Football: Patriots extend NFL winning streak to 20 games

FOXBORO, United States : The New England Patriotshave have extended their National Football League winning streak to 20 games with a 30-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.


Paris Weighs Shift to Linux from Microsoft

International Data Corp. said growth in demand for Linux servers in Europe is expected to almost double by 2008. Microsoft is fighting back by cutting prices and through publicity campaigns that claim that


Soviet-style Belarus election  #39;flawed #39;

Attempts by Balarus #39; president to change the constitution to allow him to run for a third term have been dubbed flawed by a poll observer group.


Israelis Kill 5 Palestinians; Sharon Under Pressure (Reuters)

Reuters - Israeli troops killed five Palestinian\militants in gun battles Monday as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\sought to dampen rising pressure for a referendum on his plan\to withdraw from occupied Gaza.


Anger Management (Forbes.com)

Forbes.com - We all want to get our way with those toll-free customer service reps. But if you've ever wondered whether it's better to drip honey or cuss bitterly while you're being "recorded for quality-assurance purposes," here's your answer: It's okay to throw a hissy fit.


Advani takes over as BJP chief (Reuters)

Reuters - The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought back hardline leader Lal Krishna Advani as party chief on Monday after last week's loss in state elections in the major industrial state of Maharashtra.


Commons accepts throne speech amendment, avoids confidence vote (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The House of Commons has agreed to accept a Conservative amendment to the throne speech, avoiding a showdown that threatened Paul Martin's minority government.


3M Profit Misses Wall Street Estimates

CHICAGO (Reuters) - 3M Co. MMM.N on Monday reported a 17  percent rise in third-quarter earnings due in part to the weak  dollar, but the diversified manufacturer's results fell short  of Wall Street's estimates for the first time in nearly four  years, sending shares down 5 percent.


Select Medical to Go Private, Shares Soar

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Select Medical Corp. SEM.N, which  operates acute care hospitals, said on Monday it struck a deal  to be taken private in a \$2.3 billion buyout led by a private  equity group, sending shares soaring 23 percent.


Belgium rounds on former colony

Belgium's foreign minister criticises politicians in the DR Congo over the country's slow transition to democracy.


US Airways Changes Stress Philadelphia, Charlotte


Kerry Accuses Bush of Mismanaging Iraq War

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Democrat John Kerry said Monday that President Bush sent troops into war without necessary equipment and accused the commander in chief of "arrogant boasting that he's done everything right in Iraq."  "Mr...


U.S.: Too Early to Tell Iraq Unit's Fate

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The U.S. military said Monday no decision had been made on whether to discipline Army reservists who refused a supply mission last week, despite statements from their relatives that the soldiers would be discharged...


Yankees Look to Close Out Red Sox

BOSTON - About 15 hours after avoiding a sweep by beating the New York Yankees in 12 innings, the Boston Red Sox send Pedro Martinez to the mound Monday for Game 5 of the AL championship series in Boston. Martinez (16-9) faces Mike Mussina (12-9), trying to force the series back to New York...


Hostile Bid Made to Create World's Largest Gold Company

Harmony Gold Mining's hostile bid today to acquire buy Gold sparked what is certain to be a bitter takeover battle.


Online Travel: The Race Is On!

Booking trips on the Web will only get easier, thanks to the ambitions of two business titans


Spitzer Strikes Again

New York's attorney general is attacking the insurance business -- and a high-profile CEO


Q A: Red Hat exec talks of challenges to open source

The biggest challenge for the open source community is that there are too few open source developers, according to Michael Tiemann, vice president of Open Source Affairs at Red Hat Inc.


Australian stocks: Stocks close lower on banks, insurers

SYDNEY- Australian shares fell 0.3 per cent on Monday, led down by insurer Axa Asia Pacific after it ended buyout talks with its French parent and by a weaker banking sector on concerns over higher interest rates.


Google Ogles Your Hard Drive

The company that revolutionized the search of the Internet has now revolutionized searching your hard drive. Google #39;s (Nasdaq: GOOG) new Desktop Search utility is an incredibly


3M says profits surges, fails to impress market

NEW YORK : US technology group 3M, which makes everything from sticky Post-it notes to medical products, announced a surge in profits but failed to impress the markets.


Sirius gains on Ford deal

Shares of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. rose on news that Ford Motor Co. will be installing the service at its factories for the first time.


IBM launches top-end Power5 servers

IBM has filled out the top end of its eServer range with three multiple-processor systems aimed at datacentres and large enterprise clients.


Humax Debuts TiVo Powered DRT800 DVR

Humax USA in its partnership with TiVo are introducting the new Humax DRT800 DVD recorder with TiVo service. For \$399 (after \$100 rebate), the Humax DVD recorder with TiVo is available from nationwide retailers


#39;Sharon intent on tearing Israel in two #39;

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is leading the nation to a split that could end up as a civil war, and refuses to even consider taking steps that would maintain


Al-Zarqawi group claims allegiance to bin Laden

A statement attributed to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi #39;s militant group declared allegiance to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday.


Tripoli summit rejects intervention in Darfur

In conclusion of its works, the African summit held in Tripoli, Libya, stressed rejection to any foreign intervention concerning the issue of Darfur in being a mere African issue.


Ford to expand Sirius Satellite Radio offerings

NEW YORK - Ford Motor Co. plans to expand the availability of satellite radio from Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to more of its vehicles, the companies said Monday.


Pressure on Buttiglione over Single Mums Jibe

Italys blunder-prone Rocco Buttiglione was under increasing pressure today to spare himself the sack and step down voluntarily from his new job as European Commissioner in charge of civil liberties.


China's Huawei to supply Spain's Telefonica (AFP)

AFP - China's Huawei group has signed a deal to supply the Brazilian and Chilean subsidiaries of Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica with highspeed Internet routers, financial daily Expansion revealed.


AOL Tests Desktop Search (PC World)

PC World - Upcoming browser will feature tools for finding files on your PC.


Croatia to set new tender for mobile license after Tele2 bid rejected (AFP)

AFP - Croatia will call a new international tender for a third mobile telecommunications license after authorities refused an offer from a Croatian-Swedish consortium.


Microsoft Shows Small Business Software (PC World)

PC World - New Navision 4.0 application includes financial, e-commerce, and CRM tools.


NASA Says Switches May Have Caused Genesis Crash (Reuters)

Reuters - Problems with switches aboard NASA's\Genesis solar probe may have kept its parachute from opening,\which led to the craft's crash-landing in the Utah desert, the\U.S. space agency said.


Prime Minister Martin says the Defence Department will get more money (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin says the Defence Department will get more money even as its expenditures are examined.


Job Cuts in Tech Sector Soar, Report Finds

The U.S. technology sector suffered another round of widespread layoffs during the third quarter, with computer firms slashing jobs most aggressively, a report said on Monday. -Reuters


Report condemns Gaza demolitions

Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes is illegal and militarily unjustified, claims a report by Human Right Watch.


Briefly: BEA mobilizes corporate data

roundup Plus: Web services outfits merge...Microsoft sets holiday Xbox bundle...PalmSource settles Digeo patent suit...Maxtor loses its CFO, again.


BEA mobilizes corporate data

Java software provider releases a product designed to simplify the task of sending back-office information to mobile devices.


JBoss unveils work flow engine

The product represents the next stage in the company's strategy to build a full open-source middleware stack.\


Harmony Gold #39;s share price under pressure

The share price of Harmony Gold came under pressure today, dipping some 8 after announcing a hostile bid for Gold Fields to create the world #39;s biggest gold producer.


Oil hits 55 dollars in electronic

Crude oil prices briefly rose above 55 dollars a barrel today, as traders continue to worry about supply ahead of winter. Crude for November delivery hit 55 dollars, 33 cents


Union warns of Vauxhall job cuts

Carmarker Vauxhall is to cut 434 jobs across two UK plants, the Transport and General Workers #39; Union has said. The union said 340 jobs are to go at the company #39;s Ellesmere Port facility, and a further 94 at its site in Luton.


Elan dismisses merger speculation

In response to a specific Irish Stock Exchange query made today, Elan Corporation, plc has advised that it is not in negotiations ordiscussions with Biogen Idec, Inc.


Forest Laboratories 2Q Earnings Rise

Pharmaceutical maker Forest Laboratories Inc. on Monday said second-quarter earnings rose 60 percent as sales grew for its principal brands, and the company raised its fiscal 2005 earnings guidance.


Kelly becomes president of Sprint Consumer Solutions

Kelly, 45, was senior vice president of Sprint Consumer Solutions, with overall responsibility for marketing, product development, advertising, strategic planning and business development.


USC and Miami Atop First BCS Standings (AP)

AP - Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, but surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot.


Cisco, Microsoft team up on network access security

OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Network giant Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today announced a collaborative effort to bridge a divide between their emerging network access security architectures.


FCC Rules To Allow Broadband via Power Lines

The Federal Communications Commission has made changes to its regulations that will allow power companies to provide broadband services over electric lines.


Increased Tumor Risk for Mobile Phone Users

quot;For years, scientists have been trying, without success, to find a link between higher incidences of cancer and the electromagnetic fields produced high voltage power lines.


Sooners surprisingly sit third in BCS Standings

Southern California and Miami are 1-2 in the initial BCS Standings with Oklahoma -- despite being ranked second in both the ESPN/USA Today and AP polls -- third.


UK considers US demands for military assistance in Iraq

British Defense Secretary Geoff Hoonconfirmed on Monday that the British government was considering the US request to deploy troops outside the British-controlled southern sector


Belarus vote significantly short of democratic standards

MINSK - Legislative elections in Belarus held at the same time as a referendum on whether President Alexander Lukashenko should be allowed to seek a third term fell significantly short of democratic standards, foreign observers said here Monday.


Fire races through 16 floors

CARACAS - A huge fire ripped through more than 16 floors of Venezuela #39;s highest tower, in a Caracas complex housing dozens of Government ministries and state agencies, but there were no casualties, officials said.


SanDisk sues STMicroelectronics

Company files patent infringement lawsuit and asks trade commission to halt shipment of rival's flash memory into United States.


Microsoft Shows Small Business Software

New Navision 4.0 application includes financial, e-commerce, and CRM tools.


N. Korea's No. 2 Encourages Nuke Dialogue (AP)

AP - North Korea's No. 2 leader said Monday that his country still wants to settle the dispute over its nuclear program through dialogue, as China tried to cajole the North back into stalled six-nation talks, calling for flexibility by all sides.


Russia invites foreign Yukos bids

Overseas firms may be allowed to bid for the key asset of under fire Russian oil firm Yukos, the Kremlin says.


Biotech's 5 Baggers

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Google Ogles Your Hard Drive

The company's Desktop Search utility is an impressive way to find information on your computer.


Iraq to Widen Arms Amnesty

Iraq's interim government will declare\a nationwide arms amnesty next week, but insists the city of Fallujah must turn in foreign militants or face assault,


U.S. Appeals WTO Rule on Cotton Subsidies

The United States on Monday lodged a formal appeal against a ruling that ordered it to withdraw some of its subsidies for producers of cotton and other commodities, trade officials said.


News: Watch out, there's a scammer about

The British government has unveiled a new website to help punters "wise up to scams".\


General Motors Opel Factory Car Production Halted (Update3)

General Motors Corp. workers in Bochum, Germany, halted production for a fifth day to protest the company #39;s plans to slash a fifth of the workforce in Europe.


Wi-Fi Service Bundled With DSL By SBC

SBC Communications Inc., one of the nation #39;s largest telephone companies, introduced Wi-Fi service for business and residential DSL customers, giving them access to 3,900 hot-spots for \$1.


New Microsoft software targets small companies

Microsoft launched a new software product aimed at small and midsize businesses on Monday to strengthen its position in a fragmented market it sees as ripe for growth.


HK firms clash over VoIP

HONG KONG: A legal row between Hong Kong #39;s dominant fixed-line phone company and an industry newcomer speaks volumes about how Internet phone calls are rapidly changing the telecoms world.


Tampa Bay vs. St Louis

ST. LOUIS (Ticker) -- A pair of emotionally charged teams meet Monday night when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the St. Louis Rams.


Police break up rally protesting Belarus referendum

Police in Minsk broke up a 1,000-strong crowd demonstrating against a referendum that approved allowing Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko to stay in power for another term, a Reuters witness said.


Economic Agenda Europe at mercy of a bank driving blind

IT IS said that there are three kinds of organisation: those that make things happen; those that watch things happen; and those that wonder what happened.


Special Apple music event planned for Oct. 26 (MacCentral)

MacCentral - Select members of the press on Monday received an invitation to to a special Apple event taking place at the California Theatre in San Jose, Calif. The theme of the event would appear to be musically-related and is capitalizing on Apple's recently unveiled iPod and iTunes Music Store promotion with legendary rock band U2, judging from the invitation received by MacCentral. "Steve Jobs, Bono and The Edge invite you to attend a special event," reads the top of the invitation. The invitation-only event is scheduled to take place at 10AM Pacific Time on October 26, 2004.


Robbie album sold on memory card

Singer Robbie Williams' greatest hits album is to be sold on a memory card for mobile phones.


Scientists maintain fish concern

Fisheries scientists urge zero catches for cod in 2005 in the North Sea, the Irish Sea and west of Scotland.


Bad medicine?

CNN/Money #39;s Stock Spotlight: Is now the right time to add Pfizer to your portfolio? By Andrew Stein, CNN/money staff writer. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Drug stocks are supposed to be the ultimate defensive plays in an uncertain economy.


Microsoft, Cisco Shake on Network Security

In a deal sure to bring smiles to the faces of enterprise security pros, Microsoft (Quote, Chart) and Cisco Systems plan to integrate technologies and push for an industry standard to power network security and health policy compliance.


UPDATE 2-Star Gas suspends payout, may seek bankruptcy

Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless


PeopleSoft Product Exec Follows CEO Out the Door

OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Just two weeks after PeopleSoft Inc. ousted former CEO Craig Conway, the business applications vendor said that another top executive -- Ram Gupta, who had been executive


Amphibians face extinction

Washington - About one third of amphibians are under threat of extinction, according to researchers who carried out a global census.


Two runners die during Beijing International marathon:

Sports India: Beijing, Oct 18 : Two runners, including a college student and a senior citizen, died and eleven others were admitted to hospitals during the Beijing international marathon, state media reported today.


Patriots are just ... well ... different

FOXBORO The Patriots #39; minds and bodies hum along at a higher frequency than that which the 31 topsy-turvy teams occupying the rest of the NFL tune into.


Fallujah negotiator refuses to resume talks

The negotiator for the militant Shiite stronghold of Fallujah was freed from US custody today but refused to resume peace talks. Sheik Khaled al-Jumeili said they will remain suspended as a protest against


African Union Summit meeting for peace in Darfur opens in Tripoli

A mini summit opened on Sunday night in Tripoli where the situation in Darfur was discussed. The Libyan leader, Muammar Qadhafi, had invited the presidents of Egypt, Chad, Sudan and Nigeria as well as the


Two Macedonians executed in Iraq: al-Jazeera

A militant group in Iraq claimedthat it had executed two Macedonians accused of spying for USforces, pan-Arab al-Jazeera TV reported Monday.


North Korea #39;s number two leader in China amid pessimism over <b>...</b>

BEIJING (AFP) - A North Korean delegation headed by the Stalinist state #39;s number two leader arrived in China amid faltering attempts to resolve the standoff over the North #39;s nuclear weapons program.


Final instalment of Dogville trilogy years away: Lars von Trier (AFP)

AFP - Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, who is currently filming the sequel to his 2003 movie Dogville starring Nicole Kidman, said the final instalment of his American trilogy was years away from hitting screens.


Printers betray document secrets

US scientists have found a way to indentify exactly which desktop printer produced which document.


Voters Begin Casting Early Ballots in Florida

With memories of 2000 and its bitter fight over ballots still fresh, citizens began casting votes in the pivotal swing state.


Iraqi Premier Plans Expansion of Arms Handover Program

Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of Iraq said today that a weapons-for-cash program in Baghdad would be expanded nationwide.


Legal Cloud Lingers for Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks, who helped set off the American civil rights movement, is at the center of a legal controversy that her relatives say could forever taint her legacy.


USC and Miami Atop First BCS Standings

Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, but surprisingly Miami is ahead of Oklahoma in a close race for the second spot.    Oklahoma is No...


Buy It at Your Local Sony Store

Few people took notice when Sony opened a tiny storefront last year here at South Coast Plaza, a swanky mall south of Los Angeles.


Microsoft, Cisco Partner On Network-Access Security

The vendors will collaborate on their approaches to PC quarantines, but Microsoft #39;s Network Access Protection gets delayed by more than a year.


Russia invites foreign Yukos bids

Foreign investors may be allowed to bid for the key oil producing subsidiary of embattled Russian oil firm Yukos. Moscow authorities are forcing the sale of Yuganskneftegas, which accounts for 60 of the firm #39;s


3M drags down Dow

Component #39;s weaker results and profit warning weigh on Dow. Slight ease in oil prices helps. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - An earnings miss and profit warning from 3M kept the Dow in the red Monday morning, but the


IBM Adds 64-Way pSeries, iSeries

OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM last week completed its lineup of servers based on its Power5 chips by adding high-end pSeries and iSeries models that can support up to 64 processors, double the previous threshold for CPUs.


Intel cancels plans for 4GH P4

In the latest change to its product line-up, Intel has cancelled plans to release a 4-gigahertz computer microprocessor, saying it would rely approaches besides faster clock speed to improve the performance of chips.


IBM Adds High-End, Midrange Disk Arrays

OCTOBER 18, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - NEW YORK -- IBM last week unveiled two new enterprise-class disk arrays. One is aimed at the high end and one at midrange environments, but both have compatible software


FIFA keep tabs on Mutu case

FIFA will keep a watchful eye on the Adrian Mutu case to ensure the Football Association impose a minimum six-month ban on the Chelsea striker should claims that he has tested positive for cocaine be proven.


Canada #39;s richest worth over 100 billion US dollars

Canada #39;s richest people are richer than ever, as the Canada #39;s 100 wealthiest people have a total net worth over 100 billion US dollars, up by about 7.2 billion US dollars from


Iraq extends weapons amnesty

Iraq #39;s interim government says it will extend the weapons handover program for Sadr City, a Baghdad slum rife with anti-US sentiments, and will soon extend the arms amnesty program nationwide.


UPDATE: Harmony In \$8.24 Bln Share Bid For Gold Fields

JOHANNESBURG (Dow Jones)--Consolidation in the gold mining sector was shaken awake Monday as Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY), the world #39;s sixth-biggest producer by output, launched


Update 9: Oil Prices Nosedive on Profit-Taking

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday in what traders described as a wave of profit-taking sparked by a steep decline in gasoline futures.


Woolworths ups bid for ALH, Coles buys time

SYDNEY: Australian supermarket giant Woolworths raised its bid for pubs chain ALH to A\$1.2bn (\$898m) on Monday, but rival Coles Myer played for time by winning a deadline extension.


Chambers: Cisco CEO Teams With Bill Gates To Combat Hackers

Chief Executive John Chambers and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates may have different leadership styles. And their firms certainly specialize in disparate aspects of the computer-Internet spectrum.


UPDATE 2-Kmart names Yum marketing maven as CEO

Kmart Holding Corp. (KMRT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday named a new president and chief executive in a move that could signal the start of a campaign to revamp the discount retailer #39;s image.


Microsoft Upgrades Navision ERP Suite

The vendor says the upgraded software is easier to use and helps companies control finances. By Laurie Sullivan. Microsoft on Monday announced the first major upgrade to the enterprise-resource-planning suite it acquired when it bought Navision in 2002.


USC and Miami Atop First BCS Standings

Southern California #39;s quarterback Matt Leinart celebrates as he leaves the field after their 45-7 win against Arizona State in Los Angles on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.


IRL : La der pour Castroneves

Le Brsilien Helio Castroneves a remport la course dIndyCar Series de Fort Worth, dernire manche de la saison, dimanche. Son compatriote Tony Kanaan, 2e, tait dj assur du titre.


South Africa Rejects Charges of Allowing Aristide to Incite <b>...</b>

South Africa has rejected charges that it is allowing ousted Haitian leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide to organize violence in the Caribbean country while he stays in South Africa.


Jazeera: Iraq Militants Kill Two Macedonia Hostages

A militant group in Iraq said it had killed two Macedonian hostages it accused of spying for the United States, Arabic television Al Jazeera reported Monday.


Effect of single-parent families roils EU

The European Union #39;s incoming Security and Justice Commissioner has criticized child-rearing by a single parent, the Times of London said Monday.


Yum Replaces Chief Operating Officer

(LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 18th, 2004, 1:30 pm) -- Yum Brands Incorporated has named David Deno as chief operating officer as the restaurant operator looked within its ranks to replace a departing top executive.


Astros #39; Berkman fine playing second fiddle

From a much quieter corner of the clubhouse, Houston Astros right fielder Lance Berkman briefly glanced over at the crowd of television cameras and tape recorders encircling teammate Carlos Beltran.


Official denial from Elan on takeover

The Irish biotechnology company Elan has officially denied speculation that it was in merger talks with US firm Biogen. The denial came after a query made to the Irish firm by the Irish Stock Exchange.


Rebels see positive role for Gaddafi in Darfur

Darfur rebels back a mediation role for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who African leaders meeting in Tripoli commissioned to make contacts to help solve the conflict in western Sudan, spokesmen said on Monday.


Osama is our chief: Zarqawi

IRAQ #39;S most wanted man, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, declared allegiance to Osama bin Laden yesterday as a car bomb near the Australian embassy in Baghdad killed seven people and injured at least 20 others.


Turkey can count on Germany when EU leaders meet: Fischer

German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer assured his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul here on Monday that Germany would give full support to Turkey #39;s bid to enter European Union membership talks.


JBoss takes on business process management

The company Monday announced it has hired Tom Baeyens, the founder and lead developer of jBpm, an open source workflow engine. As with its other products, JBoss will sell services and support for jBpm (which


British ISPs must unmask downloaders

A British court has ordered Internet service providers to identify 28 people who are allegedly downloading music illegally. The order comes at the request of the British Phonographic Association (BPI), a music industry trade association.


Microsoft steers  #39;R2 #39; server for  #39;05 release

com October 18, 2004, 9:58 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


Mattel suffers as Barbie bombs

NEW YORK : The world #39;s biggest toy maker, Mattel Inc., reported a drop in profits and sales as girls spurned Barbie, the most popular doll ever created.


USC, Miami Top First BCS Rankings

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Bowl Championship  Series released its first standings on Monday and as expected,  Southern California grabbed the top spot.


Pride, Prizes Aplenty as Tennis Year Nears Climax

LONDON (Reuters) - Although the grand slam silverware has  been doled out for the 2004 season there is still much pride  and prize money to play for as the tennis year creeps toward  its climax.


S.Africa: Guest Aristide Not Behind Haiti Mayhem

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa rounded on Haiti's  interim leader Monday, dismissing accusations it was allowing  Haiti's ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to coordinate a  violent uprising from exile in South Africa.


Sudan: Darfur Rebels Use Human Shields

KHARTOUM, Sudan (Reuters) - Sudan's security chief said on  Monday rebels in the western region of Darfur have drawn army  fire and aerial bombardment on to Darfur villages by using them  as cover and as bases for military operations.


Iceman discoverer missing

The German man who found the remains of a 5,300-year-old frozen mummy in 1991 has gone missing in the Alps.


Montclair and Its Model School Try to Cope With a Rape Charge

In the two weeks since a student reported she had been raped by two football players, Montclair has been struggling to sift through the fallout and move on.


Harmony #39;s offer for Gold Fields puts Iamgold merger in doubt <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Shares of Iamgold fell more than 10 per cent after its proposed merger with Gold Fields Ltd. was thrown into doubt Monday as South Africa #39;s Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd.


Marsh  amp; McLennan forecast slashed, stock slides

Shares of insurance brokerage Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. continued their slide Monday as analysts said the firms suspension of contingency commission arrangements would sharply cut earnings.


Microsoft delays access control technology for two years

Microsoft Monday again revised its Windows server roadmap, this time delaying for nearly two years the release of features for controlling network access - in part to implement a new plan to develop the technology in unison with similar technology from


JBoss Takes On jBPM Project

JBoss, owners of the popular JBoss open source development community, added another piece to its middleware product portfolio with the addition of the Java Business Process Management (jBPM) Project, officials announced Monday.


British file-swappers lose ISP protection

A court ruling in favor of the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has forced ISPs in the UK to hand over details of their customers when requested.


Backe, Beltran lead Astros into Game 5

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Brandon Backe grew up idolizing the likes of Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, but he #39;ll probably be pulling for more Carlos Beltran heroics Monday night.


Rockets Team Report

COMING OUT SWINGING: One of the team #39;s big problems the past two seasons was getting the guards to share the ball with 7-6 C Yao Ming.


Handset Makers Raising Virus Defenses (Reuters)

Reuters - Software security companies and\handset makers, including Finland's Nokia (NOK1V.HE), are\gearing up to launch products intended to secure cell phones\from variants of the Internet viruses that have become a\scourge for personal computer users.


Investors Cutting the Edge of CNET (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - CNET Networks (Nasdaq: CNET - News) has built a brand in the geeky world of tech products. Of course, with the drop in tech spending, CNET needed to make a transition. So the company is focusing more on the "digital lifestyle." Just look at cultural movements such as Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) iPod. Yes, tech can be cool and hip.


Rio Grande Artifacts May Yield New Clues (AP)

AP - Archaeologists have discovered a cache of artifacts near South Padre Island they say could be up to 5,000 years old, potentially providing new clues about early peoples of the Texas coast.


Russian Craft Docks with Space Station (Reuters)

Reuters - A Russian spacecraft delivered\three astronauts to the International Space Station on\Saturday, smoothly overcoming docking system problems which had\delayed its launch.


Back to School: Hitchcock joins Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ (CP) - Philadelphia Flyers head coach Ken Hitchcock is joining the coaching staff of Princeton #39;s men #39;s hockey team during the NHL lockout.


Handset Makers Raising Virus Defenses

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Software security companies and  handset makers, including Finland's Nokia NOK1V.HE, are  gearing up to launch products intended to secure cell phones  from variants of the Internet viruses that have become a  scourge for personal computer users.


Home Builder Optimism Reported Rising (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. home builder optimism grew in\October to its strongest level in 2004 on low mortgage rates\and heavy traffic of potential buyers, rebounding from a\decline in September, an industry report said on Monday.


Anglicans Criticize U.S. Church on Gays (AP)

AP - An Anglican commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize.


Oil Falls on Signs Economy Hurting

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices fell 3 percent after setting  record highs above \$55 a barrel on Monday as dealers took  profits on signs that energy costs are hitting economic growth.


Home Builder Optimism Reported Rising

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. home builder optimism grew in  October to its strongest level in 2004 on low mortgage rates  and heavy traffic of potential buyers, rebounding from a  decline in September, an industry report said on Monday.


Chinese Satellite Crashes Into House

BEIJING, China (AP) -- A section of a Chinese scientific satellite that was returning from orbit crashed into an apartment building, wrecking the top floor but causing no injuries, a newspaper said Sunday.    The capsule crashed into the four-story building Friday in Penglai, a village in the southwestern province of Sichuan, the Tianfu Morning News said...


Zuckerman and Financier to Back Pop Culture Magazine

Mortimer B. Zuckerman, the owner of The Daily News, and Jeffrey Epstein, a Wall Street financier, have signed a deal to provide financing for Radar magazine, a celebrity and pop culture magazine that published two test issues in 2003. Maer Roshan, editor in chief, declined to be specific about the level of financial commitment beyond saying it was "significant," but he said it was both a relief and very exciting that the project would now have funding.


Typhoon triggers aid from Hawaii

Isle Filipinos are mobilizing to help the northern and eastern regions of the Philippines, where more than 1,000 people are dead or missing after four deadly storms in the last two weeks.


Investors Cutting the Edge of CNET

Despite its focus on tech-related content, CNET continues to grow -- but not enough for investors.


Kraft's Candy Sale

Kraft is reportedly planning to sell two well-known brands. What will it do with the proceeds?


Experts Say More People Should Take Statins

(AP) -- Perhaps no medicine today is so widely regarded as a wonder drug as the cholesterol-lowering statin. From Zocor to Lipitor to Pravachol, statins are top sellers in a country where half of American adults have high cholesterol...


FDA Approves Use of Temporary Artificial Heart

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it has approved the first temporary artificial heart for use in patients at risk of dying within 30 days as they await a heart transplant.    The CardioWest Total Artificial Heart, manufactured by SynCardia Systems of Tucson, Ariz., takes over for the patient's failing heart, restoring normal blood pressure and shoring up such vital organs as the kidney and liver...


Anglicans Criticize U.S. Church on Gays

LONDON - An Anglican commission sharply criticized the U.S. Episcopal Church on Monday for consecrating a gay bishop and called on the Americans to apologize...


Netegrity updates provisioning tools

CA's latest acquisition target rolls out a new version of its identity and access management software.


RFID, coming to a library near you

The dusty shelves of your local library are going high-tech with tagging chips. Civil liberties groups warn of a privacy nightmare.


Microsoft steers R2 server for '05 release

Security collaboration with Cisco will bump key network protection feature until 2007.\


Liberty Alliance captures seven new members

PDF developer Adobe is among the new allies of the group, which promotes identity standards for Web services.


SBC opens up Wi-Fi roaming

The carrier will give its broadband subscribers access to 3,900 hot spots for \$1.99 a month.


SBC opens up Wi-Fi roaming

SBC Communications said Monday that it is now offering its Wi-Fi service for a special rate to its DSL subscribers. The company said subscribers of the SBC Yahoo broadband service can access the FreedomLink


UPDATE 3-Star Gas suspends payout, may seek bankruptcy

Star Gas Partners LP (SGH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (SGU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it has suspended distributions on its common partnership units and warned it may have to seek bankruptcy protection unless


ATA flight attendants ratify giveback deal

Flight attendants at struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines (ATAH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said they approved a contract that would save the airline \$24 million over the next two years.


Check Point beats Wall St. mark

Shares rise sharply after the software maker reports higher 3Q profit on strong products demand. TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) - Check Point Software Technologies Inc.


Biogen, Elan merger rumors persist

Biogen Idec in Cambridge is rumored to be in talks to buy or merge with Elan Corp. in Ireland, though the later company denies any such conversation is taking place, Bloomberg News is reporting.


Flight attendants OK 10 pay cut to keep ATA aloft

ATA Airlines Inc. put a piece of its turnaround package in place Friday when a large majority of flight attendants accepted \$24 million in concessions to help keep the financially ailing Indianapolis carrier flying.


Microsoft, Cisco To Share Network Security Technologies

The goal is a  quot;single, coordinated solution quot; that enables network administrators to control both Windows installations and Cisco network architecture, the two tech giants said.


IBM Preps High-End Power5 Servers

IBM next month will begin shipping high-end servers in their pSeries and iSeries lines running on its Power5 processor. The Armonk, NY, company will launch the 32-way p590, the 64-way p595 and the 64-way i595, IBM officials will announce Friday.


Korea makes major strides in information technology

Korea has made major strides in information and communication technology over the last four decades, progressing as a global trendsetter with one of the world #39;s highest wired and wireless penetration rates.


Rain has the last laugh as second Test ends in a draw

MADRAS, India - India and Australia both rued a missed opportunity of victory after bad weather ruined an absorbing climax to the second cricket Test on Monday.


#39;Shut Your Trap, You Silly Old Man #39;

So the phoney war has started, the Messiah dumps United in the press, United draw with the Mighty Birmingham, and the gooners cruise to 49 against the Villa.


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Jets 29, Texans 7

Chad Pennington made some great throws and some ugly ones. He took a few hits, too. While his return from a strained right rotator cuff was far from perfect, Curtis Martin was stellar yet again, and the two


FedEx to Build 2nd-Largest U.S. Private Solar System

NEW YORK (Reuters) - FedEx Corp. FDX.N, the world's  largest air-express shipper, on Monday said it was building the  nation's second largest private solar power system atop its hub  in Oakland, California.


EU Leaves Option Open on Boeing Tariffs (AP)

AP - The European Union left open Monday the option of levying punitive tariffs against Boeing Corp.  #151; the main beneficiary of U.S. tax breaks found to violate global trade rules. The move came despite a U.S. warning that it could aggravate a trans-Atlantic fight over subsidies to Boeing and its European rival, Airbus.


Great White Sharks, Others Win Global Protection

Great white sharks are among many endangered species to gain better international protection at a meeting of 166 countries in Thailand. Restrictions on black rhinos were eased.


15 Years After Quake, San Francisco Still Vulnerable

After a huge earthquake struck San Francisco in 1989, many Californians thought they'd survived the "Big One." But experts say smaller quakes hold greater cause for worry.


Anglican leaders welcome report

A report criticising US Anglicans for ordaining a gay bishop is welcomed by those who opposed his appointment.


Spitzer's Latest Suit, Like Others, Cites Indiscreet E-Mail

A key part of the New York's attorney general's suit against Marsh   McLennan is an e-mail exchange.


Update 2: Gold Fields Rejects \$8.1B Harmony Gold Bid

Gold Fields Ltd. rejected an \$8.1 billion takeover bid by smaller rival Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. as inadequate on Monday, despite the support of its largest stakeholder.


UPDATE 4-Odyssey warns of weak quarter, CEO resigns

Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday warned of an earnings shortfall, announced the resignation of its chief executive and said it was the subject


Yukos asks JPMorgan Case for second assement ahead of auction <b>...</b>

MOSCOW : The Russian oil giant Yukos oil giant has asked US investment bank JPMorgan Chase to issue a second valuation of its top producer ahead of its expected auction by the state, the Interfax news agency quoted unnamed sources as saying.


Houston firm to buy Greensboro petroleum terminal

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP in Houston has signed a definitive agreement to buy nine refined petroleum products terminals in the Southeast, including one in Greensboro, from Charter Terminal Co.


Microsoft: 2005  #39;Breakout Year #39; For Windows Server

com. Labeling 2005 a  quot;breakout year quot; for its server operating-system line, Microsoft on Monday laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first.


Intel Scraps Pentium 4 Chip for New Design

The scuttling of the chip raises the risk that Intel might fall behind AMD in the race to create the fastest processors. Some saw the move as desperate attempt to deal with the fact that


Data Laws Set Storage Agenda for IBM

The TotalStorage DS6000 ultra-dense server, about the size of a VCR, hold 16 disks, each capable of holding up to 300 GB. IBM #39;s larger system is the DS8000 array, based on two or four IBM Power5 chips.


Rules Approved for Broadband over Power Lines

Cinergy has a venture with Current Communications to market BPL systems to municipally-owned and rural cooperative utilities. Their plan so far has not been slowed by regulatory uncertainty


Starbucks serves burnt CDs with its coffee

Starbucks is expanding its digital music service to coffee shops in Seattle and Austin, Texas, this month. The service, called the Hear Media music bar, will be available at 15 Starbucks stores in Seattle starting on Monday.


Wharf T amp;T links up with i-Cable on Net phones

Wharf T amp;T, a telecom arm of conglomerate Wharf (Holdings), has teamed up with its sister company i-Cable Communications, Hong Kong #39;s second-largest broadband provider, to launch an Internet phone service, hoping to widen its market share.


Soldiers #39; families tell of worry

The families of Black Watch soldiers based in Iraq said it would be a step too far to send British troops to support US efforts around Baghdad.


Intel whacks mobile chip prices

Attention, notebook shoppers: Intel drops the cost of Pentium Ms and Centrino--a sign that cheaper laptops are on the way.


Finnish chemicals group Kemira spins off fertilizer business GrowHow (AFP)

AFP - Kemira, the Finnish chemicals giant, spun off its fertilizer business GrowHow by listing it separately on the Helsinki stock exchange with a launch price of 5.25 euros per share.


Notre Dame wins National Championship on penalty kicks

Cary, NC (Sports Network) - Notre Dame won its second women #39;s soccer title Sunday as it edged UCLA, 4-3 on penalty kicks. The two teams were tied at one after 110 minutes of regulation and two  quot;golden goal quot; overtime periods.


Photo 1 of 3: New designs for iPod?

U2 lead singer Bono, who appeared in a previous Apple TV ad, will join CEO Steve Jobs onstage Oct. 26.


Lexmark's Mixed Message

Despite the printer company's third-quarter strength, the future is uncertain.


SBC opens up Wi-Fi roaming

Wired  amp; Wireless continues its reign at the top spot among IT priorities due to widespread IP telephony and wireless deployment.


Disney #39;s Latest Drama: \$200 Mln Courtroom Battle

The trial of a lawsuit by Walt Disney Co. shareholders who accuse the board of directors of rubberstamping a deal to hire Michael Ovitz


Apple event could bring iPod news

Apple Computer has scheduled a special event for next week, fueling speculation that the company could be ready to introduce an updated model of its iPod digital music player.


Iran can discuss extension of enrichment suspension

Iran #39;s senior nuclear negotiator said Monday that the Islamic republic was ready to discuss an extension of its suspension of uranium enrichment, but repeated a rejection to give up fuel cycle work altogether.


IBM Report to Be Indicator of IT Spending (AP)

AP - International Business Machines Corp. could inject some optimism into the market Monday if its third-quarter earnings report indicates information technology spending is on the rebound.


Fed's Olson Says Economy Still Improving (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. economic growth, while\improving, has not hit the pace it was expected to do by now,\Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson said on Monday.


Top US diplomat for Mideast to visit Egypt, Morocco to plan Iraq conference (AFP)

AFP - The top US diplomat for the Middle East is to visit Egypt and Morocco this week to help plan an international conference on Iraq expected to be held next month, the State Department said.


Blue Chips Off, S P 500 Up on Oil Retreat

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The blue-chip Dow slid back into  negative territory on Monday, but the broader Standard   Poor's  500 index rose after a fall in oil prices eased worries about  corporate profits.


Fed's Olson Says Economy Still Improving

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth, while  improving, has not hit the pace it was expected to do by now,  Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson said on Monday.


Stocks Mixed As Oil Dips From Record High

NEW YORK - A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a small relief rally Monday, with stocks staying mixed after falling earlier in the session. Blue chips were held back by fears that the dip in oil prices would be temporary...


AXA Drops Bid for Australian Subsidiary

Talks on buying the portion of the Australia-based subsidiary that it did not already own fell apart over price, says France-based AXA SA.


Larger Customer Deals To Boost Check Point

Prudential Equity Group maintained an  quot;overweight quot; rating and a \$26 target price for Check Point Software Technologies (nasdaq: CHKP - news - people ).  quot;The company suggested that although InterSpect might


Mattel #39;s Barbie Blues

Are toys in time-out? Today, Mattel (NYSE: MAT) echoed Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) in reporting earnings that were a bit of a bummer. In addition, the prognosis may not be too good for the upcoming holiday season.


Study finds dramatic rise in loss of tech jobs

Job trimming at technology companies took off during the past three months, according to a new report. Announced job cuts in the technology sector hit 54,701 in the third quarter, up 60 percent from the second


Intel whacks mobile chip prices

Intel cut the prices of its premier mobile chips by up to a third on Sunday, as it prepares for the holiday season. The Santa Clara, Calif.


RIM previews new BlackBerry handheld for wireless LAN

Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and data capabilities.


Glazer raises stake in Man United

US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United for the second time in three days. Mr Glazer spent 17m (\$31m) on another six million shares on Monday to lift his holding in the club to 27.


More history for the Patriots; Win streak at 20

The New England Patriots extended their remarkable winning streak to 20 games on Sunday and tied another NFL record in the process in their 30-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium.


Rain washes away Indian hope of levelling series

CHENNAI, October 19 (Online): The second test match between host India and World champions Australia ended in a draw after pouring rain on the last day.


Karzai leads race in Afghan presidential polls:

World News: Kabul, Oct 18 : Incumbent Afghan President Hamid Karzai is maintaining his edge over rivals, having secured 62 percent of the votes counted so far, reports Xinhua.


World oil prices rise to another record high

NEW YORK, October 18 (newratings.com) - Crude oil prices increased to new record high levels for the third consecutive day, reaching \$55.


Biographical sketch of new Kmart CEO Aylwin Lewis

EDUCATION: Holds an MBA and bachelor #39;s degrees in business management and English literature from the University of Houston. CAREER: Since January 2003, served as president and chief multi-branding and operating officer at Yum Brands Inc.


Web radio gets \$1.7 billion boost

update The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers announced Monday that it has reached a \$1.7 billion deal with the Radio Music License Committee to let stations legally stream their on-air content over the Internet.


Glazer increases united stake

Glazer, who on Friday spent 45 million to take his stake in the Old Trafford club to 25.3. has bought another six million shares in United, offering a further indication that he is not about to back down from his desire to take control.


All-Russian affair in Kremlin Cup final

MOSCOW - Defending champion Anastasia Myskina upset Lindsay Davenport, and Elena Dementieva defeated Elena Bovina on Saturday to set up the first-ever all-Russian final at the Kremlin Cup.


Britain Considers Spreading Forces Throughout Iraq

Britain is considering moving some of its troops in Iraq outside their normal area of operations in order to help bolster the American antiterrorist offensive, the British defense secretary, Geoff Hoon, said today.


S. Africa Condemns Claims About Aristide

S. African Government Condemns Accusations That It Is Being Used As Springboard for Haiti #39;s Aristide. A boy passes a car that says  quot;Aristide King quot; in the pro-Aristide slum of Bel-Air in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004.


Apple Plans Music Event - Is an iPod Announcement on the Agenda? (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is planning a music-themed event next week in San Jose, California, that will feature the rock band U2, fueling speculation that the computer company may be poised to make a significant music-related product announcement.


RIM Intros Souped-Up BlackBerry for Mobile Enterprise (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) (RIM) is offering a peek at the company's latest\wireless BlackBerry, a handheld that operates on Wi-Fi (802.11b)\networks and supports both voice over Internet communications and data\connectivity on local area networks.


JBoss Introduces Workflow Software (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Open-source software company JBoss has introduced JBoss jBPM 2.0, a workflow engine developed in conjunction with the Java Business Process Management (jBpm) project.


Check Point Posts Rise in 3Q Profit (AP)

AP - Internet security company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. said Monday that third-quarter net income rose to  #36;66.8 million, or 26 cents a share, from  #36;58.4 million, or 23 cents a share a year earlier, paced by a 25 percent increase in licensing revenue.


Siebel Taps Motive Software To Improve Usability (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Siebel (Nasdaq: SEBL) has been on a mission to lower the TCO of its applications since last year's release of 7.5.3, a version that concentrated mainly on cost-savings modifications and other user-friendly improvements.


The Problem with Gravity: New Mission Would Probe Strange Puzzle (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Imagine the weight of a nagging suspicion that what held your world together, a constant and consistent presence you had come to understand and rely on, wasn't what it seemed. That's how scientists feel when they ponder gravity these days.


STS-114: Discovery Astronauts, Flight Controllers Simulate ISS Docking (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - A\swarm of NASA flight controllers, astronauts and engineers have reached one\step closer to returning to space agency's shuttle program to launch status,\performing the first of many full-scale simulations for its first\return-to-flight mission.


Mobile Handset Makers Raising Virus Defenses

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Software security companies and  handset makers, including Finland's Nokia, are gearing up to  launch products intended to secure cell phones from variants of  the Internet viruses that have become a scourge for personal  computer users.


Suspect vote lets Belarus leader keep power, opposition cries foul (AFP)

AFP - Voters in Belarus agreed to change the constitution to allow autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko to retain power indefinitely in a referendum denounced by foreign observers as biased and distorted.


Fallujans flee from US-Zarqawi fight

As talks collapsed and US forces launched intensive airstrikes, residents packed their bags.


Politics of 'fear over vision' explored on British television

Today's Terrorism and Security Daily Update: New documentary series says danger from Al Qaeda is 'dramatically overstated.'


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Norilsk Puts Gold Fields in Play

Norilsk Nickel shook up the gold world Monday, backing a hostile takeover bid by one South African company for another that could give it a stake in the world #39;s largest producer of the precious metal.


Crude Passes \$55, Greenspan Unfazed

SINGAPORE -- Crude oil futures rose to a record for a third day Monday, surpassing \$55 in New York on speculation US demand for heating oil will deplete inventories this winter.


Google Desktop Search Doesn #39;t Threaten Security

Opinion: Privacy hysterics bring old whine in new bottles to the Internet party. The desktop search beta from this Web search leader doesn #39;t do anything you can #39;t do already.


Kraft net drops 4 percent

CHICAGO The nation #39;s largest food manufacturer, Northfield-based Kraft Foods Incorporated, posted a four percent decline in third-quarter profits today.


Hammons #39; public hotel company may be sold to private corporation

John Q. Hammons Hotels Inc. may be sold to Barcelo Crestline Corporation, making the now public hotel company a private corporation instead.


Can Mattel save Barbie?

Sales droop as girls flock to cooler  #39;Bratz #39; pack. Is Mattel #39;s comeback too little, too late? By Parija Bhatnagar, CNN/Money staff writer.


SBC Offers DSL Customers \$2 Wi-Fi Service

SBC is planning to offer a Wi-Fi service that will enable subscribers to receive high-speed wireless access to the Internet at 3,900 airports, hotels, restaurants and other so-called  quot;hot spots quot; across the country.


Kmart Names Yum Brands #39; Aylwin Lewis Chief Executive (Update5)

Kmart Holding Corp. named Yum! Brands Inc. executive Aylwin Lewis as president and chief executive officer, replacing Julian Day, to reverse declining sales growth.


Oil dealer facing bankruptcy

The parent company of the Petro home heating oil company, which serves over 100,000 customers on Long Island and in New York City, said today that the division is facing a liquidity crisis due in part to its inability to pass on record high heating oil


Activision, Nielsen Study Impact of Video Game Ads

Video game publisher Activision Inc. and Nielsen Entertainment, on Monday said they were collaborating to produce a measurement system for corporate advertisers to compare the reach


Man charged with extorting Hardee #39;s

A stock analyst faces federal charges for trying to extort thousands of dollars from the parent company of St. Louis-based Hardee #39;s.


Yugansk Could Be Sold for \$3.75 Bln

Yukos #39; main production unit, Yuganskneftegaz, could be sold off in a single-bid, closed auction in just over a month #39;s time, a spokesman for the Federal Property Fund said Monday.


Red Hat Hires Sun VP To Focus On Desktop Strategy

Combined with recent Netscape app purchases, the move gets Linux provider closer to integrating desktops with network services. By Larry Greenemeier.


RIM Sees Strong European, Asian BlackBerry Growth

Research In Motion Ltd. RIM.TO is seeing rising demand for its BlackBerry wireless e-mail device in Europe and expects Asia to be its next major market, the company #39;s chief financial officer said on Monday.


JBoss Unveils Workflow Engine

com. Open-source company JBoss Inc. on Monday introduced a workflow engine that broadens the company #39;s middleware stack. JBPM 2.0 was developed with the open-source project of the same name and joins


Who Leaked  quot;Halo quot;?

I #39;m tired of letting the bloggers have all the fun, so I figured I #39;d better come up with my own conspiracy theory to explain the much-discussed but mostly meaningless


How Planets Form:  #39;It #39;s a Mess Out There #39;

New observations of dust around young stars suggests collisions of large asteroid-like objects and fledgling planets are frequent.


The Fight is Finished

October 18, 2004 - Tecmo announced today that Dead or Alive Ultimate has officially gone gold. This means, of course, that production work on the deluxe, Live-enabled, Xbox-exclusive DOA extravaganza is now complete.


ATI Technologies insider-trading case pushed back to March

TORONTO - The hearing into insider trading allegations leveled against the chairman of ATI Technologies has been pushed back until March 29.


Delayed Starbucks music stores finally debut

CD-burning stations located inside Starbucks Corp. stores finally made their debut in Seattle Monday after six months of design and other delays.


Don #39;t put a padlock on me, says Els

THOSE who have known him longest say it takes quite a deal to rile Ernie Els. But when the large, laconic South African golfing genius does get annoyed - watch out.


Golf: Sorenstam surpasses two million dollars in season earnings

WASHINGTON : Swedish superstar Annika Sorenstam, who surged past South Korean Grace Park to win the Samsung World Championship, has surpassed the two million-dollar mark in earnings for the fourth straight season.


Expectations for Seahawks are more realistic after two tough <b>...</b>

By my math, we #39;re still a healthy 111 days shy of Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, and any way you cut it, that #39;s a mighty good thing for Mike Holmgren and his ambitious young Seattle Seahawks.


Hantuchova wins; Pierce loses in Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova highlighted Monday #39;s first-round winners, while former top-10 star Mary Pierce of France was among the losers at the \$1.


Vatican condemns EU  #39;inquisition #39;

A senior Vatican cardinal says there is an anti-Catholic  quot;inquisition quot; in Europe, evidenced in the controversy over the remarks of Rocco Buttiglione.


DLA joins US firm in landmark law merger

The creation of the first international law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic will be announced on Monday, in a move expected to trigger more


Oil Prices Slide After Posting New High

Oil prices declined Monday in what traders describe as profit-taking after futures hit a new high above \$55 a barrel. November crude futures fell \$1.


IBM Third-Quarter Net Flat After Charge

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday posted a flat quarterly net profit, weighed down by the partial settlement of an employee pension lawsuit


Microsoft Set to Deliver New Windows Service Pack Beta

Microsoft is poised to deliver a new interim build of its Windows Server 2003 SP1 (Service Pack 1) to testers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 is the server complement to the recently released Windows XP SP2 (Service


Nigerian heads Pompey home

It was goal number five for the Nigerian, a header from strike partner Lomana LuaLua #39;s cross, though Spurs were unlucky when Anthony Gardner #39;s header hit a post.


Microsoft Lays Out Due Dates For Windows Server And Other Apps

A service pack should be out by summer next year, and a full upgrade is expected by the end of the year. By TechWeb.com. Labeling 2005 a  quot;breakout year quot; for its server operating-system line, Microsoft has laid out a revised map for Windows Server 2003.


Mutu faces two-year suspension

Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu failed a doping test and could force a ban of up two years from domestic and international soccer. Professional Footballers #39; Association chief executive Gordon Taylor confirmed the positive test Monday.


Gannon has received several opinions

Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon made a fourth visit to a specialist this weekend for a neck injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Sept.


Indian Police Kill Country #39;s Most Wanted Bandit

Indian police have killed the country #39;s most wanted bandit Koose Muniswamy Veerappan in a shootout in southern India, officials said on Tuesday.


Microsoft, Cisco: Seeing Eye-to-Eye on Network Security

Tech giants Microsoft and Cisco have agreed to develop and promote interoperability between their respective network access technologies.


JBoss Introduces Workflow Engine for BPM

quot;JBoss jBPM signifies another major step for JBoss, as we continue to build out a complete open source middleware platform of loosely coupled projects all backed by enterprise-grade services


Halo 2 Code Leaked to Internet

The Internet leak of Halo 2, the latest installment of Microsoft #39;s best-selling Xbox video game, is not expected to affect its release, planned for November 9th.


Gush Katif heads cancel scheduled meeting with PM

An additional display of the rift formed between Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the settlers came late Monday night after residents of Gush Katif canceled a meeting scheduled for today with Sharon, explaining that the meeting would be pointless since


Russia dispatches new Mideast envoy

Russia is sending a special envoy to the Middle East to defuse tensions and revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, its foreign ministry said Friday.


BCS Makes Changes To Ranking System

Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Bowl Championship Series officials on Thursday announced major changes to the ranking formula that is used to decide the participants in college football #39;s Division IA national championship game.


Hantuchova beats Douchevina in Swisscom Challenge opener

ZURICH, Switzerland -- Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia defeated Russian wild card Vera Douchevina 6-1, 6-4 Monday in the opening round of the \$1.


IBM Boosts Power5 Server Portfolio

IBM has rolled out new Power5 server models i595 and p595. The ability to run multiple operating systems on a single server is a particularly attractive to customers handling an array of software platforms, says IBM #39;s Guy Paradise.


Gannon Done for Season, Not Ready to Retire

ALAMEDA, Calif. (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders  quarterback Rich Gannon will miss the remainder of the season,  but stopped short of announcing his retirement on Monday.


Randy Moss' Status Unknown for Sunday

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  star receiver Randy Moss suffered a hamstring injury during  Sunday's win over New Orleans and his status for this weekend's  game versus Tennessee is unknown.


U.S.C., Miami Top B.C.S. Standings, Not Oklahoma

Southern California took the top spot Monday in the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings.


Earnhardt Loses Appeal of 25-Point Penalty

Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his appeal of a 25-point penalty and \$10,000 fine for using a vulgarity during a postrace TV interview.


IBM Goes After High-End Server Market

IBM is making a big deal out of its announcement of three Power5 processor-based servers. The machines are faster than those built by competitors Hewlett-Packard and Sun.


Britain honors Olympians, Paralympians with parade

Britain honored their Olympic and Paralympic medalists with a ticker-tape parade through the center of London on Monday. During the two-mile procession, 47 Olympic medalists


Marsh  amp; McLennan plummets as market run scared

SHARES in Marsh  amp; McLennan plunged a further 10 per cent yesterday, taking their total fall to 47 per cent since the insurance broker took centre-stage in an inquiry by the New York attorney-general into market manipulation.


Foreign funds boost South Africa

THE multimillion-dollar investment by Norilsk Nickel, the Russian mining giant, in Gold Fields could be set to give the group a 10 per cent stake in the worlds biggest gold mining company.


Google #39;s new PC search tool poses risks

People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new security risk to worry about: Google #39;s free new tool that indexes a PC #39;s contents for quickly locating data.


Kalbfell: BMW Says Second Rolls-Royce CEO Resigns This Year

Das ist alles: Germany #39;s BMW on Monday said Karl-Heinz Kalbfell has resigned as chief executive of its ultra-posh Rolls-Royce brand.


Google's New PC Search Tool Poses Risks (AP)

AP - People who use public or workplace computers for e-mail, instant messaging and Web searching have a new security risk to worry about: Google's free new tool that indexes a PC's contents for quickly locating data.


E*Trade Profit Rises as Expenses Drop (Reuters)

Reuters - E*Trade Financial Corp. , an\online bank and brokerage, on Monday said its third-quarter\profit rose as lower expenses offset a drop in net revenue.


PC Shipments Rise 12 Percent Worldwide (Reuters)

Reuters - Shipments of personal computers\in the third quarter rose 12 percent, driven by strong\corporate demand and ongoing strength in Europe, the Middle\East and Africa, a market research firm said on Monday.


TI Profit Up on Cellular, TV Chip Sales (Reuters)

Reuters - Texas Instruments Inc. ,\the largest maker of chips for cellular phones, on Monday said\quarterly profit rose about 26 percent on demand from handset\makers even as it struggles with a nagging inventory problem.


Study: Software vendors, users at odds over licensing (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Software publishers and users are at odds about software licensing, according a study released Monday.


Space Station Astronaut to Vote From Orbit (AP)

AP - The space station's newest astronaut will cast his ballot in the presidential election from 225 miles up, with NASA's help.


RIM Sees Strong European, Asian BlackBerry Growth

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd. RIM.TO is  seeing rising demand for its BlackBerry wireless e-mail device  in Europe and expects Asia to be its next major market, the  company's chief financial officer said on Monday.