Phillies Notes  Phillies join hunt for Pavano The Yankees and Red <b>...</b>

Even with signs pointing toward the Carl Pavano sweepstakes coming down to a bidding war between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Phillies have jumped into the mix.


UN finds no proof of nuclear weapons in Iran

After nearly two years of investigation, the United Nations #39; nuclear watchdog said yesterday that it has not uncovered proof that Iran has


Europe probe arrives at the Moon

The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so.


Sun to offer new Solaris as  #39;open-source #39; software

It cost Sun Microsystems \$5 billion to develop Solaris, a powerful computer operating system used by governments and giant corporations worldwide.


Beckham ready to defy Real

David Beckham insists he is ready to play a full 90 minutes for England in the friendly against Spain if Sven-Goran Eriksson asks him to defy his club Real Madrid.


BCS blunders

By Will Llyod. It #39;s time for a new college football bowl system, because the Bowl Championship Series just isn #39;t working. Over the past couple of years, national titles have been split, teams


NBA Roundup

Cavaliers 99, Warriors 88: LeBron James scored 33 points and Cleveland beat visiting Golden State last night to move over .500 for the first time in more than three years with its fourth straight win.


American Express sues MasterCard, Visa, 8 banks

American Express Co. has filed suit against Visa, MasterCard and eight major banks alleging anti-competitive practices. Banks named in the suit include Bank of America, US Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase, Capital


Snow urges faster growth in eurozone

Sluggish growth in the eurozone is holding back the global economy, according to the US Treasury Secretary John Snow. Speaking during a visit to Dublin, he said the zone was growing at  quot;below its potential


Bush Seeks Limit on Malpractice Jury Awards (AP)

AP - Limiting jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits is President Bush's health care priority in his second term agenda, but there is strong disagreement over whether such caps would help contain rising costs.


Europe probe arrives at the Moon


Europe probe arrives at the Moon

The Smart 1 lunar probe has entered into orbit around the Moon, the first ever European mission to do so.  quot;Europe has arrived at the Moon, we #39;re in lunar orbit, quot; said Professor David Southwood, director of science for the European Space Agency (Esa).


Ruiz #39;s manager Stone suspended

The New York State Athletic Commission wasted no time taking action against Norman Stone, the bombastic manager of World Boxing Association heavyweight


Delgado draws interest from Yankees

Even though the Yankees still owe Jason Giambi the bulk of his seven-year \$120 million contract and even though they have appeared intent on signing a relatively inexpensive backup player because of Giambi #39;s health, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman


Africa ; France airlifts evacuees from Ivory Coast

Africa News, France on Monday was shutting down one of the largest evacuations in post-independence Africa - a five-day airlift that flew more than five thousand Westerners and others out of Ivory Coast.


Mr Palestine is dead

Throughout last week, the name of Yasser Arafat dominated the news of the world. Arafat was the 75-year-old Palestinian leader who had ruled 40 years.


Japan Says China Apologizes Over Sub Intrusion

TOKYO (Reuters) - China has admitted that one of its  submarines accidentally intruded into Japanese waters last week  and has apologized for the incident, Japan's top government  spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said Tuesday.


Packer moves into Macau gambling

Australian media tycoon and dedicated gambler Kerry Packer is investing \$163m in a gambling joint venture in Macau.


Slugging it out

The smile on Manny Ramirez's face said it all. On the morning the Red Sox made their memorable Duck Boat romp through Boston -- perhaps the city's most famous excursion since Paul Revere's midnight ride -- Ramirez hardly could contain his joy after being named World Series MVP.


A hike in his play

When former Jets linebacker Mo Lewis knocked the Patriots out of the Drew Bledsoe Era and into the Tom Brady Era, it began a renaissance of Patriots football, not unlike what happened with the advent of Joe Montana in San Francisco, Troy Aikman in Dallas, and John Elway in Denver.


Advice from a bear: panic

Jeremy Grantham, Boston's most famous investing bear, exudes a kind of reassuring calm when he tells you that he has seen the stock market's future, and it's a train wreck.


Pitcher hopes not to miss target

With Derek Lowe's days in Boston almost certainly numbered -- and Pedro Martinez's future here in question -- the Red Sox are expected to greet All-Star righthander Carl Pavano this week on Yawkey Way. Pavano plans to begin a tour of the top cities on his list in Boston.


Van Faasen tops in pay; Baker sees big leap

William C. Van Faasen, chief executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, earned \$2.4 million last year, once again making him far and away the highest paid head of any of the state's big health insurers.


Sun to offer new Solaris as 'open-source' software

It cost Sun Microsystems \$5 billion to develop Solaris, a powerful computer operating system used by governments and giant corporations worldwide. But in a concession to the radical new economics of computer software, Sun will distribute the latest version of Solaris free of charge, to anyone who wants a copy.


Four colleges double kicks

Boston College and Connecticut in Division 1, Franklin Pierce in Division 2, and Wheaton in Division 3 share the distinction as New England schools with men's and women's soccer teams in the NCAA tournaments.


T-bill rates up

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in yesterday's auction to the highest levels in more than three years.


Whither Microsoft?

With Microsoft Corp. shareholders on the verge of collectively receiving \$32 billion in cash from the software maker's special \$3 dividend, investors are wondering what's ahead for one of Wall Street's most popular stocks.


Putnam cuts 100 more staffers

Putnam Investments yesterday said it will dismiss another 100 employees in a cost-cutting move to reflect its smaller size after an employee-trading scandal cost it tens of billions in investors' funds.


Wrigley to buy Kraft candy brands for \$1.48b

The world's dominant chewing gum maker is about to get sweeter. Looking to extend more of its marketing might from gum to candy, Wm. Wrigley Jr. said yesterday that it has agreed to buy LifeSavers and Altoids from Kraft Foods in a \$1.48 billion cash deal that refocuses Kraft's attention on its trademark supermarket products.


\$1.1b spent last year to care for state's uninsured, report says

Hospitals, doctors, and health centers last year provided \$1.1 billion of medical care to Massachusetts residents without health insurance, according to a report that's part of a new push to cover the state's uninsured workers.


Deadly arms, simple tactics

FALLUJAH, Iraq -- They carried surface-to-air missiles and armor-piercing bullets, but they wore plastic thong sandals and often died barefoot.


Scotland leans toward approving smoke ban

OBAN, Scotland -- Retired nurse Carolyn Rowe carries vivid memories of cancer patients she treated and says their suffering drives her strong support for Scotland's plan to ban smoking in all enclosed public places.


UN is urged to enforce Sudan arms embargo, add sanctions

NAIROBI, Kenya -- The UN Security Council should impose sanctions on Sudan's government and enforce an arms embargo on pro-government Arab militias accused of ethnic cleansing in the country's Darfur region, a human rights group and aid agencies said yesterday.


Ex-Kosovo rebels face first war crimes trial

AMSTERDAM -- The first international war crimes trial of Kosovo Albanians began yesterday, with three former rebels accused of abducting and killing suspected collaborators and Serb civilians during the 1998-to-'99 conflict.


In Outback, cowboy hat may be history

CANBERRA, Australia -- The sweat-stained felt hats worn by Australian cowboys, as much a part of the Outback as kangaroos and sun-baked soil, may be heading for the history books. They fail modern industrial safety standards.


Israel promises to aid Palestinian vote

WASHINGTON -- Israel's top diplomat pledged yesterday to do ''everything that is needed quot; to ensure Palestinians can hold democratic elections in January -- including guaranteeing freedom of movement in the occupied territories -- but cautioned that the Palestinian people had to make a ''strategic decision quot; to swear off terrorism for the vote to move the Middle East peace process forward.


PRAGUE -- After nearly two years of investigation, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said yesterday that it has not uncovered proof that Iran has a covert weapons program, although it could not rule out that Tehran was engaging in clandestine nuclear activities.


Blair urges Europe, US to work together

LONDON -- Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, seeking to repair ties between the United States and Europe, urged Washington yesterday to reach out to its allies and not depend on military force alone in the global fight against terrorism.


Numb to the Numbers, Bonds Wins Another M.V.P. Award

A 40-year-old left fielder for the San Francisco Giants, Barry Bonds won the National League M.V.P. for the seventh time over all.


New York and 4 Others Submit Bids for 2012

New York, Paris, London, Madrid and Moscow submitted their final bids to be host of the 2012 Summer Olympics.


Chen vows to press for UN bid under title of "Taiwan" (AFP)

AFP - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has pledged to push for the island's inclusion in the United Nations under the name of  quot;Taiwan, quot; in a move certain to anger rival China, it was reported.


Putnam cuts 100 more staffers

Putnam Investments yesterday said it will dismiss another 100 employees in a cost-cutting move to reflect its smaller size after an employee-trading scandal cost it tens of billions in investors #39; funds.


FireFox Cures the Web?

Can a single browser made by no single company and without any real marketing dollars actually cure all of the webs woes? Probably not, but the team behind the increasingly popular FireFox browser are certainly going to make a run for it.


Yahoo! Storage Now 250 MB

In an attempt to retain its free e-mail account users and keep its competitors, Google and Microsoft on their feet Yahoo will be increasing the storage size for free e-mail accounts to 250 MB.


Federer wins Tennis Masters Cup opener

SPORTS NETWORK - World No. 1 Swiss Roger Federer got past eighth-seeded Argentine Gaston Gaudio in straight sets in Monday #39;s opening round-robin match at the \$3.


Coulthard given Red Bull lifeline

David Coulthard could have a Formula One future in 2005 with the new Red Bull Racing team. Red Bull completed a takeover of Jaguar on Monday and are expected to retain the services of Christian Klien.


Giants hand it to Manning

The  quot;future quot; is getting a chance to revive the presently struggling New York Giants. Two other teams also decided it was time for a change at quarterback, but the Buffalo Bills are not one of them.


Pitcher hopes not to miss target

With Derek Lowe #39;s days in Boston almost certainly numbered -- and Pedro Martinez #39;s future here in question -- the Red Sox are expected to greet All-Star righthander Carl Pavano this week on Yawkey Way.


PRI wins 2 state races in Mexico; 2 uncertain

Mexico City -- The country #39;s former ruling party remained locked in a duel with the party of President Vicente Fox in two state gubernatorial races late Monday, after winning two others over the weekend.


Iraq #39;s prime minister says leader and members of militant group <b>...</b>

BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq #39;s leader says there is now one less militant group operating in his country. Prime Minister Ayad Allawi (EE #39;-yahd ah-LAH #39;-wee) says key members of a group called Mohammed #39;s Army are under


Palestinian PM asks French for Arafat medical report

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has formally requested that France publish the medical records of Yasser Arafat following his death last week, Quriea said Tuesday.


UN puts arms ban on Ivory Coast

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


Japan Singles Courted by On-Line Matchmaker (Reuters)

Reuters - Many Japanese singles are still singing\the "Wedding Bell Blues" despite the pending nuptials of an\imperial family member next year, so an Internet matchmaker is\aggressively courting heartache in the Land of the Rising Sun.


Red Bull refuse to speculate about drivers

Red Bull Racing team boss Tony Purnell is refusing to speculate about their 2005 drivers, although it looks as if Christian Klien will be one of them.


Owens Runs Wild as Eagles Destroy Cowboys

Terrell Owens scored three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles amassed 35 first-half points on the way to a 49-21 drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, Monday.


Crunch! Oof! Well, That's Physics

In Nebraska, a scientist adds the vectors and delta-V's of Newtonian physics to the usual X's and O's of football.


Oh, Fine, You're Right. I'm Passive-Aggressive.

While "passive-aggressive" has become an all-purpose label for almost any difficult character, it is a controversial concept in psychiatry.


A Submersible Robot Dives for Steamship Gold

Finding the wreck of a 19th-century steamer in Florida has taken special technology and the results have been extraordinary.


Work Out Now, Ache Later: How Your Muscles Pay You Back

No one knows for sure exactly what causes muscle soreness, but many scientists think that the delayed pain is caused by microscopic tears in the muscles.


Smart or Misguided? The Proactive Doctor

For doctors, searching out disease before it appears can also carry risks.


Debating the Evidence on Gulf War Illnesses

Some outside scientists wondered whether a Department of Veterans Affairs panel was stretching thin data to tell veterans what they wanted to hear in the committee's recent report.


Microsoft Expands Operations in India

Microsoft is significantly expanding its software development operations in India as it opens a new campus near Hyderabad, its second-largest campus after its headquarters in Redmond, Wash.


Unused PC Power to Run Grid for Unraveling Disease

The World Community Grid will be introduced by I.B.M. to utilize the untapped computing power from personal computers to help unlock the genetic mysteries of diseases.


Fired Flight Attendant Finds Blogs Can Backfire

A flight attendant got fired by Delta for posing in a provocative manner in her uniform on her blog, even though it didnt identify the airline.


UNDATED: 14 points a game.

John Lucas III and Joey Graham combined to outscore Washington State and No. 6 Oklahoma State beat the Cougars to move Eddie Sutton into eighth place on the career coaching wins list.


On-Demand Movies at 30,000 Feet

American Airlines is offering passengers a dozen on-demand movies, on-demand audio channels, video games, audio books, and newspapers.


Oracle Insists Bid for PeopleSoft Is Final as Deadline Approaches

The chief financial officer of Oracle, Harry L. You, said that \$24 a share remained the company's "best and final'' offer for PeopleSoft Inc. in what may be the last week of a 17-month hostile takeover fight.


Conrad Black charged with fraud in US

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed filed civil fraud charges against both Lord Conrad Black and his former deputy at Hollinger International, David Radler.


FDA LAUNCHES INITIATIVE ENCOURAGING USE OF RFID TAGS TO REDUCE <b>...</b>

The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to prevent theft and counterfeiting of prescription drugs through the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.


Packer #39;s PBL signs deal to build complex on Macau

ELEANOR HALL: Australia #39;s most famous punter is making a push into the fast growing and lucrative Asian gaming industry. Kerry Packer #39;s media and casino company PBL has signed a joint venture deal with a leading


Verizon and Sprint to lower surcharge

but winds up costing consumers tens of millions of dollars a year -- is being scaled back by two of the nation #39;s biggest cell phone carriers.


Visteon offers as much as year #39;s pay in buyout

Visteon Corp., the second-biggest US maker of auto parts, is offering buyouts of as much as a year #39;s pay to US salaried workers to help cut costs.


Asian oil prices drop further on expectations of a mild winter

SINGAPORE : Crude oil prices slipped further in Asian trade on Tuesday as the market increasingly turned to the view that winter in the northern hemisphere will be mild, dealers said.


ArvinMeritor posts \$153 million loss in quarter after unit sale

Auto supplier #39;s shares rise after it says it will sell more companies that aren #39;t market leaders. By Jeff Green and Jeff Bennett / Bloomberg News.


CalPERS Plans to Tackle Abusive Executive Compensation

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2004 (SmartPros) California Public Employees #39; Retirement System (CalPERS) has a new plan  quot;to reign in abusive compensation practices in corporate America and hold directors and


Putnam Investments to Eliminate 100 Jobs

Putnam Investments said Monday it will cut about 100 jobs, an announcement that came a week after parent company Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos.


Flight of X-43 delayed

NASA delayed a test of its X-43 unmanned aircraft after its preflight checkout took longer than expected and pushed the takeoff bck until too late in the day.


CU at epicenter of efforts to help fight quake damage

Inside a University of Colorado lab, simulated earthquakes rattle steel beams. Frequently, the beams shatter, mortar walls crumble and welds break.


LG One-Ups Rivals with World #39;s First Terrestrial DMB Handset

LG Electronics revealed Monday that is has set a new technological benchmark by producing the world #39;s first terrestrial digital-media-broadcasting (DMB) cell phone that allows consumers to watch programs and use normal dialing functions simultaneously.


Paris is favorite for 2012

The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Olympics submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee, with Paris the front-runner to win next year #39;s vote.


Tigers stuck at No. 3 in BCS

The Auburn football team crept closer to Oklahoma for the coveted second spot in the latest Bowl Championship Series rankings, which were released on Monday.


Lenox Rawlings

The long trip began on a wide street last night. This was Jump Street. This was the origin of a journey the Wake Forest basketball team considers significant and potentially unforgettable.


Hall of Famer Sifford gets last laugh

Charlie Sifford can laugh at everything now: The ugly names. The telephoned threats. The  quot;whites only quot; clause that remained in the pro tour #39;s bylaws until 1961.


THE BLAME GAME

Herman Edwards did the only thing he could do yesterday to quell the fallout from the calamity that was the Jets #39; inexplicable 20-17 overtime giveaway loss to the Ravens on Sunday.


Arafat #39;s medical records may be released

A spokesperson for the French Defence Ministry has said the medical records of the late Yasser Arafat can be released to certain parties, such as his family.


IRA can keep guns under British deal, claim Unionists

The IRA will be allowed to keep 15 per cent of its weapons for  quot;self-defence quot; under secret plans to tempt republicans back into a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, Unionists said yesterday.


IRS wants to return cash to 2,261 in state

or as rare -s found money. But for 2,261 Pennsylvanians, the Internal Revenue Service has a message: We #39;ve got your cash. And it #39;s not chump change.


UK PRESS: HSBC Interested In \$3B Federated Card Ops

LONDON (Dow Jones)--HSBC Holdings PLC (HBC) has expressed an interest in the \$3 billion store and credit card operations of Federated Department Stores Inc.


United flight attendants threaten strike over cuts

United Airlines #39; flight attendants union said it will begin preparing for a strike in response to the airline #39;s proposal to cut jobs, employee pay and benefits as part of its effort to exit bankruptcy.


Model train maker Lionel files for bankruptcy protection

Lionel LLC, a maker of model trains for more than 100 years, has filed for bankruptcy protection after a US jury found the company used designs for toy locomotives stolen from a rival.


Gold Fields accused of spying

Harmony has accused Gold Fields of attempting to bribe an employee to  quot;spy quot; and provide information on Harmony #39;s take-over bid.


Moon probe slots into lunar orbit

Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon, the unmanned probe SMART-1, has been safely placed in orbit around the Moon, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday.


Half-Life 2 is here

Valve #39;s long-awaited shooter sequel available for paid download through Steam service; retail purchasers #39; copies authenticating online.


The Word on the Next iPod: Flash

Apple (AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs has always approached his job with the zeal and showmanship of a populist politician. Jobs has another attribute common to the political classes, namely that even when he says  quot;never, quot; you can never really be sure.


Rookie QBs all the rage

In the NFL, where it doesn #39;t take long for one man #39;s soup du jour to become everyone #39;s flavor of the month, the latest recipe for success has arrived: Start a rookie quarterback.


WAKE FOREST 97, GEORGE WASHINGTON 76: Wake Forest moves on

Defense -- a foreign concept to Wake Forest last season -- was the key in the Deacons #39; raucous, season-opening 97-76 men #39;s basketball victory Monday against George Washington at Joel Coliseum.


Spady #39;s kin outraged

The parents of a Colorado State University student who died from acute alcohol poisoning in September said Monday they will not accept any money raised by a series of gelatin wrestling tournaments in Fort Collins that also promoted drinking.


UN orders Ivory Coast arms ban

The UN Security Council has voted to impose a 13-month arms embargo on the Ivory Coast. Battles between government and rebel forces in the troubled African nation prompted the intervention


French president: Britain got little for supporting US in Iraq? <b>...</b>

Britain got very little in return for supporting the US-led invasion of Iraq, and US policies make it all but impossible for anyone to act as a bridge between Washington and Europe, French President Jacques Chirac said in an interview published Tuesday.


Israel eases its stance on Gaza Strip

Israel reversed course yesterday and said it might coordinate next year #39;s Gaza Strip pullout with the Palestinian Authority if the Palestinians crack down on militants, a sign that


NIGERIA: NIGERIA: Unions call off strike after 11th-hour govt <b>...</b>

LAGOS, 15 November (IRIN) - Nigeria #39;s powerful trade unions on Monday called off a general strike planned for the next day after the government, in an eleventh-hour move, offered an almost 10-percent cut in the price of domestic fuels.


Ex-Kosovo rebels face first war crimes trial

The first international war crimes trial of Kosovo Albanians began yesterday, with three former rebels accused of abducting and killing suspected


Snow: No Need to Cut War Spending

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow  admitted on Tuesday that the United States budget deficit is  too big, but insisted there was no need to cut spending on the  "war on terror."


Baseball star used bum and tum jabs

JASON Giambi had baseball at his feet when he was named the Major Leagues Most Valuable Player in 2000. The exceptional slugger attracted the attention of the New York Yankees, who offered a contract worth


BC, O'Brien wise to Owls

The Temple Owls have a terrible record, but they are not a bad team. Syracuse found that out Saturday when Temple defeated the Orange, 34-24, at Philadelphia, and the Boston College Eagles, who visit Lincoln Financial Field this Saturday after upsetting West Virginia, had best heed the lesson.


Transactions

BASEBALL Anaheim (AL): Exercised 2005 option on C Bengie Molina's contract; declined 2005 option on P Ramon Ortiz's contract; purchased P T.J. Stanton from Winnipeg (Northern). Milwaukee (NL): Purchased C Kelley Gulledge from Fargo-Moorhead (Northern). New York (NL): Declined 2005 option on P Al Leiter's contract. San Francisco (NL): Purchased P Oscar Montero from Winnipeg (Northern). Seattle (AL): Named Jeff ...


Today's schedule

College hockey: MEN -- Wentworth at Suffolk, 6 p.m.; Boston College at Harvard, 7 p.m.; New Hampshire at Merrimack, 7 p.m.; AIC at Holy Cross, 7:30 p.m.; WOMEN -- Harvard at Brown, 7 p.m.


Glazer targets new takeover plan

Malcolm Glazer is preparing a new bid to buy Manchester United, according to reports.


Vodafone satisfies investors by doubling dividend (FT.com)

FT.com - Vodafone announced on Tuesday an aggressive doubling of its dividend and a further increase to its share buyback programme in a firm sign that the mobile operator has listened to shareholder demands to increase its cash payouts.


Vodafone doubles dividend

Vodafone has doubled its half-year dividend to 1.91 pence, the top end of forecasts, and extended a full-year share buy-back programme after strong underlying results.


Wireless to Drive Internet Growth, Tech Leaders Say

Wireless services will lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets again, industry leaders said Monday.


Timber industry expects no change for northern spotted owl

A timber-industry group that sued for a review of the threatened-species status of the northern spotted owl said yesterday it does not expect the bird to lose federal


No change on pitwall - Purnell

quot;He does not crave publicity, quot; Purnell told a news conference.  quot;Red Bull ... will employ professionals to run the team.


USC could hold key to opponent

Third-ranked Auburn became a media darling Monday, but despite picking up ground in the Bowl Championship Series rankings, No. 2 Oklahoma remains in a better position to make the Orange Bowl.


Giants feel for Warner

Nine games and a 5-4 record is hardly enough time for players to build an everlasting loyalty to a quarterback. So the Giants were not torn into factions by yesterday #39;s


SEC charges Black with fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission accused Black and Radler of milking the US-based media group of at least \$85m in a complaint filed in US district court in Illinois.


Global auto-safety standards on way

Auto regulators from the USA and other nations will meet Thursday in Geneva to sign off on the first-ever global safety standard for vehicles.


Snow: No Need to Cut War Spending (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow\admitted on Tuesday that the United States budget deficit is\too big, but insisted there was no need to cut spending on the\"war on terror."


Oil Down Again; U.S. Crude Stocks Seen Up (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices tiptoed lower on Tuesday,\marking a fourth day of losses as worries over potential supply\shortfalls ahead of winter faded and Nigerian unions called off\a strike that could have disrupted exports.


Ungrateful Bastards: Novel Sues Microsoft After Big Payoff

Novell filed an antitrust lawsuit last week against Microsoft over alleged misdeeds that happened over 10 years ago. Novell said it planned to move forward with the lawsuit when it announced a settlement with Microsoft on other antitrust claims.


Dell debuts denser blade server

Dell has announced a dense blade server designed for enterprises with space-tight, hard-to-cool data centres. The PowerEdge 1855 can pack as many as 10 blade servers in a 7U-sized


England friendly hit by Olympic row

England #39;s friendly with Spain tomorrow night has been overshadowed by a row between Madrid and London Olympic officials. They have clashed over the use of the match to promote the Spanish city #39;s bid for the 2012 Games.


Nets need to score

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Lawrence Frank preaches the value of defense so much that he #39;d probably be more comfortable giving a blocking forearm to the back than a handshake as a form of introduction.


Huskies upset Gophers in OT

The Washington women #39;s basketball team played a thriller at Hec Edmundson Pavilion last night, coming from behind to defeat Minnesota in overtime 72-67.


Japan says China regrets submarine intrusion

TOKYO -- China expressed regret today over what it called an accidental incursion by one of its submarines into Japanese waters last week, Japan #39;s foreign minister said, the first time Beijing has acknowledged the submarine was one of its own.


Sharapova Defeats Serena in WTA Final (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova overcame an early third-set mental lapse against an injured Serena Williams to win the WTA Championships 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 Monday night in a rematch of their Wimbledon final.


Am Exp suing for billions

Fresh from a victory over its rivals in the Supreme Court, American Express now wants Visa and MasterCard to show it the money. American Express hired hot-shot lawyer David Boies, who headed


Quiz Eisner in shareholder suit

Disney big cheese Michael Eisner took the witness stand for the first time yesterday in an ongoing shareholder lawsuit, defending his choice of ex-super talent agent Michael Ovitz as Disney #39;s No.


Microsoft #39;s Windows Update Services Looms On The Horizon

Patch management is a particularly expensive burden for Microsoft Windows-based systems. While solution providers have profited from the services associated with installing patches, many businesses are starting


Russian Champ Sharapova Defeats Injured Serena at WTA Final

Teenager Maria Sharapova defeated an injured Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships on Monday, moving the worlds first Russian champ to a career-high number four and winnings of \$1 million.


Zarqawi urges fighters to prolong battle

Audiotape of Iraq #39;s most wanted man tells supporters to brace for more battles against US forces after Fallujah assault. DUBAI - An audiotape on an Islamist website Monday purportedly from Iraq #39;s most wanted


Sharapova Sinks Serena in Thrilling Final

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova  capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena  Williams, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, in the final of the season-ending WTA  Tour Championships on Monday.


Mavs, Nash Doing Fine Without Each Other (AP)

AP - Steve Nash's old spot is the only empty one in the Dallas Mavericks' locker room, a vacancy that's part tribute and part happenstance. Otherwise, there's little evidence that the Mavericks miss the floppy-haired point guard.


Blair hails 'remarkable' Powell (AFP)

AFP - Prime Minister Tony Blair paid tribute to outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell, calling him  quot;a remarkable man quot; and a long-time  quot;good friend quot; of Britain.


Vodafone interim profits dip (AFP)

AFP - British mobile telephone giant Vodafone reported a two percent fall in half-year underlying profits as the group added 7.4 million new customers.


Tourist's Guide To Driving Around Washington D.C.

So you've decided that want to travel to The Capital of Teh Free World to see the sights, and possibly engage in a Constitutionally Protected Protest. You've also decided that it would more convenient, or less expensive, to drive. There are a few things you should be aware of before you come to our fine metro region.


Africa music star awaits verdict

A Paris court is set to deliver its verdict on Congolese pop star Papa Wemba, accused of people-smuggling.


Howard states fourth term agenda

\Australian PM John Howard will focus on beating terrorism and economic reforms, as he begins his fourth term.


Debt Doubles at Agency that Insures Pension Plans

The federal agency that insures pension plans said that its deficit, already at the highest in its history, had doubled in its last fiscal year, to \$23.3 billion.


The Dollar Is Down, but Should Anyone Care?

Most economists agree that the dollar will continue its post-election decline, but there are at least three schools of thought on the nations huge foreign indebtedness.


Bermuda Firm Is Subpoenaed in Inquiry Into Insurers

Ace Ltd., a big Bermuda insurer, is being investigated for its role in selling insurance that can smooth out volatile earnings.


Who, Me? Stealthy?

Peter Boneparth, the chief of Jones Apparel, agreed to buy Barneys for \$400 million. Analysts have questions about the deal.


From Behind the Scenes, Rice on Stage

Administration officials said President Bush might name Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state as early as Tuesday.


F.D.A. Strengthens Warning on the Abortion Pill

Federal drug regulators strengthened the warning label on the pill, RU-486, after the death of a woman who took the pill.


C.I.A. Churning Continues as 2 Top Officials Resign

The head of the C.I.A.'s clandestine service and his deputy resigned their posts after clashes with advisers to Porter J. Goss.


Terror Informant Ignites Self Near White House

A Falls Church man who worked as a federal informant set himself on fire hours after announcing his suicide attempt and citing his growing despondency over how the FBI managed his case.


Novell's MS complaint: we wuz robbed

Analysis That antitrust filing in full - with added chocolate


Japan Families Vent Anger At N. Korea

The families of Japanese kidnapped decades ago by North Korean agents lashed out at the secretive communist state on Monday, saying it had lied about the fate of their loved ones.


Workers breaking office shackles

A survey shows that more workers are relying on technology to do their job while on the move.


Black, Radler defrauded shareholders, SEC claims

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Conrad Black and his Vancouver partner, David Radler, of defrauding Hollinger International Inc.


Brown attacks EU contract bias

GORDON Brown will today challenge France and Germany to end the market-rigging which prevents British businesses from winning lucrative European Union contracts.


American Express sues Visa, MasterCard and 8 banks

NEW YORK - Travel- and financial-services giant American Express Co. on Monday sued Visa and MasterCard as well as eight banks for damages stemming from anti-competitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through US banks.


Oil Down Again; US Crude Stocks Seen Up

Oil prices tiptoed lower on Tuesday, marking a fourth day of losses as worries over potential supply shortfalls ahead of winter faded and Nigerian unions called off a strike that could have disrupted exports.


Insurer feeling strain

Straining under the looming pension crisis in the airline industry, the federal pension benefits insurer yesterday reported that its deficit more than doubled from a year earlier.


Pataki has reservation about taxes

Gov. George Pataki yesterday vetoed a bill that would have taxed cigarettes and gasoline sold to non-Indians from reservations around the state, saying the measure went against his policy of negotiating voluntary solutions with tribes.


Harmony accuses Gold Fields of spying

In the most dramatic development yet in Harmony #39;s all-out fight for Gold Fields, Harmony yesterday accused Gold Fields of having tried to buy bid secrets from a Harmony employee


PM: Foreign-Educated Muslims Behind Thai Unrest (Reuters)

Reuters - Thai Muslims who\have studied Islam abroad are behind the spate of violence in\the far south which has claimed almost 500 lives since January,\Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday.


Europe #39;s moon probe safely in orbit

Paris - Europe #39;s first mission to the moon, the unmanned probe SMART-1, has been safely placed in orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday.


Dell pulls out blades in Paris

Dell has belatedly joined its competitors in offering own-design blade servers with the launch in Paris on Monday afternoon of the PowerEdge 1855.


Rising Euro Worries EU Finance Ministers (AP)

AP - European Union officials kept up pressure Tuesday on the United States to curb its deficits to help bolster the sagging dollar amid fears a strengthening euro would stifle Europe's fledgling economic recovery.


First pics: Red Bull Racing livery.

The first livery design for the new Red Bull Racing team is  #39;in the can #39; - so to speak - following confirmation that the paintwork appearing on the team #39;s interim test car will resemble the famous drinks brand #39;s packaging.


Bad words, worse analysis

When an analyst or play-by-play man does not take a stand against bad behavior by an athlete, coach or manager, he is endorsing it.


10 questions about the Eagles-Cowboys game

How predictable was this? All the frustration from the pummeling in Pittsburgh was due to be taken out on somebody. And the way the Cowboys have played the past few weeks, they seemed like the perfect patsy for the Eagles.


Huskies Topple No. 14 Minnesota in OT Thriller

SEATTLE - Junior Jill Bell and sophomore Cameo Hicks accounted for 10 of Washington #39;s 14 points in overtime Monday, leading the Huskies to a 72-67 overtime win over 14th-ranked Minnesota in the final game of the WBCA BTI Classic in Seattle.


NBA NOTES: James, Cavaliers finally pass .500

The second-year swingman dismantled the Warriors, posting 33 points - on 12-for-22 shooting, including 3-for-5 on three-pointers - and 12 rebounds in an 11-point win.


First Canadian in golf hall

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. -- Marlene Stewart Streit, a trailblazer during her stellar career, made another piece of history last night with her induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.


6 killed in India-administered Kashmir before PM #39;s visit

Separatist guerrillas killed sixpeople, including two counter insurgents, in India-administered Kashmir even as security forces were put on high alert on the eve of Indian


Education by Murder

Education by murder describes the slow and painful way people wake up to the problem of radical Islam. It took three thousand deaths to wake up Americans - or at least to wake up the half of them who are conservative.


India reserves plan can breach fiscal law - official (Reuters)

Reuters - India could use its record-high foreign exchange reserves to fund infrastructure even if it breached fiscal targets set out by law, a senior government official said on Tuesday.


Bush's Foreign Aid Programs at Juncture (AP)

AP - Amid the discord over administration foreign policy, President Bush has won wide acclaim for two initiatives: helping overseas AIDS victims and countries that adopt democratic reforms.


Dual-core IBM PowerPC 'to ship in single-core form'

Standalone part - or a dualie with one dud core?


Vodafone upbeat as 3G takes off

Mobile phone giant Vodafone  doubles its dividend to shareholders after the "successful" launch of its 3G services.


Gates to tout network-management software

Microsoft's chief software architect is expected to detail the company's long-term plan for trimming systems administration costs.


Microsoft to hire more staff at Indian facility

Microsoft will hire hundreds of new staff for its operations in Hyderabad, south India over the next 12 months. The company #39;s chief executive officer, Steve Ballmer said the hiring of more staff for its software


Oil slips below \$47 a barrel to 7-week low

Oil prices fell on Monday to a seven-week low just under \$47 a barrel, as growing fuel stocks in the United States eased fears of a winter supply crunch despite a cold snap in North America at the weekend.


Japan Downgrades Economic Assessment

Japan downgraded its economic assessment for the first time in more than a year on Tuesday, noting slower export growth and curbed production, but said the recovery is continuing.


Wong quits top post in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered lost one of its most valued bankers yesterday, apparently in a row about job cuts in Hong Kong. Peter Wong, chief executive of the Greater China region, ran the Asian-focused bank #39;s largest


Macy #39;s, Bloomingdale #39;s \$3 billion portfolio in view

HONG KONG (CBS.MW) -- British bank HSBC may make an offer for the \$3 billion credit card portfolios of Macy #39;s and Bloomingdale #39;s department stores, according to a report published Tuesday.


Snow says US committed to reducing budget deficit (AFP)

AFP - US Treasury Secretary John Snow said that Washington was committed to reducing its budget deficit, which he acknowledged was  quot;too large quot;.


X-43A Mach 10 Mission Delayed

Image: Technicians in front of NASA #39;s third X-43A scramjet go over a pre-flight checklist on Nov. 15, 2004. NASA photo by Tom Tschida.


1st European Moon probe enters orbit

Europe #39;s first Moon probe, SMART-1, was put into its lunar orbit on Monday evening as planned, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced here Tuesday.


com November 16, 2004, 2:00 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories for several months, but for many IT managers, ERP (enterprise resource planning


New backing for Glazer?

The on-off saga that is Malcolm Glazer #39;s proposed takeover of Manchester United could be back on after reports that the American tycoon has found a new backer.


Bonds MVP for seventh time

Barry Bonds won his record seventh Most Valuable Player award Monday, putting him back in another batter #39;s box, where the national media peppered him with


Manning in, Warner out for Giants

Rookie Eli Manning has replaced two-time most valuable player Kurt Warner as the New York Giants #39; starting quarterback. Coach Tom Coughlin made the move after Warner and the offense struggled for the second


Tigers inch closer to OU

Kenneth Massey is a numbers cruncher with some potentially good news for Auburn football fans. Don #39;t read too much into Auburn #39;s No.


LeBron gets Cavs above .500

LeBron James scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved above .500 for the first time in nearly four years with a 99-88 victory Monday against the visiting Golden State Warriors.


Forget Paris: Sammy  #39;happy to be a Cub #39;

The flood of trade rumors involving the Cubs and New York Mets has traveled all the way to Paris, where Sammy Sosa took a break from vacation to phone his agent.


In-form French will stay unchanged

France have kept the side which beat Australia last weekend for their game against Argentina next Saturday.  quot;We decided not to change an iota from a team which gave us complete


Chirac: US does not repay favours

French President Jacques Chirac has said Tony Blair has got little in return for supporting the US over Iraq. Mr Chirac also told reporters it was difficult for the UK or anyone to be a go-between for Europe and the US.


Afghan Militants Drop Guantanamo Prisoner Demand

A Taliban splinter faction that has threatened to kill three foreign UN workers abducted in Afghanistan nearly three weeks ago appeared to narrow its demands for their release Tuesday.


Indian Army to cut Kashmir troop numbers

The chief of the Indian Army says it will start to reduce the number of troops in Kashmir in line with an announcement last week by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.


Two Allawi relatives released by kidnappers in Iraq

CAIRO - Two female relatives of Iraqs interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi have been released by their kidnappers after being held hostage for just under a week, Arabic news channels reported late on Sunday.


Europe Mission to Moon Called Success (AP)

AP - A small spacecraft has made it into lunar orbit, signaling Europe's first successful mission to the moon and paving the way for the craft to be used to study the lunar surface, a European Space Agency spokesman said Tuesday.


Kerry Gives Money to Support Dem Races (AP)

AP - John Kerry is giving  #36;250,000 to support Democrats in disputed elections in Washington state and Louisiana and forming a new fund that could help his future political ambitions.


Petrol prices drive up inflation

A 2p increase in the average cost of petrol, as a result of surging crude oil prices, helped push UK inflation higher in October.


Call for more tax on second homes

Council tax for second homeowners in England should be doubled to alleviate rural homelessness, says housing charity Shelter.


Selling surveillance - has Blunkett got a deal for <cite>you</cite>

Analysis Fiddling the price to get you to pay for the pass laws


France Won't Publish Arafat Medical Records (AP)

AP - France's foreign minister indicated Tuesday that his country has no intention of publishing Yasser Arafat's medical records and will leave the decision about what to do with them up to his family.


Suspected rebels kill six ahead of Indian premier's Kashmir visit (AFP)

AFP - Suspected Muslim rebels shot dead six people in Kashmir in an attack a day ahead of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the restive region, police said.


Emap halts French magazine slump

Media group Emap reports a modest rise in interim profits and says it has stemmed falling sales at its French TV listings magazines.


Spanish raids net 15 Eta suspects

Spanish police detain at least 15 suspected members of the armed Basque separatist group Eta.


Bush Downplays Thompson's Terror Worries (AP)

AP - President Bush played down on Saturday a stark warning from his resigning health chief that the nation's food supply is largely unprotected from terror attack.


Black day for Conrad

The hammer finally came down yesterday on Lord Conrad Moffat Black of Crossharbour - known also by his media nickname of Tubby. Lawyers went to court and filed a 76-page  quot;complaint quot; against the former newspaper


Microsoft expands software development operations in India

Microsoft Corp. will expand its software development operations in India , according to the companys statement. Microsoft #39;s chief executive Steve Ballmer has formally opened the first building of the campus near Hyderabad .


Where #39;s your tax refund? Ask the IRS

The Post Office couldn #39;t deliver more than 2,700 federal income-tax refund checks to Illinoisians because of incorrect or insufficient addresses.


Fannie Mae issues \$9 bn loss warning for 3Q04

NEW YORK, November 16 (newratings.com) - Fannie Mae (FNM.NYS) has missed the regulatory deadline for filing its 3Q04 results with the SEC, while warning of an estimated net loss of \$9 billion for the quarter.


NFL : McNabb, Owens torch Cowboys

While it was sure to be a hit in the east, it certainly wasnt so popular at Texas Stadium. Thats where Terrell Owens, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles ripped apart the


Thousands of Westerns flee Ivory Coast drama

France has completed the evacuation of 5 000 Westerners and others from violence-torn Ivory Coast as Africans - with no hope of such rescue - have fled into neighbouring countries.


State Duma Speaker comments on territorial disputes

RBC, 16.11.2004, Moscow 12:47:48.Trying to resolve territorial disputes Russia should take into account its interests, State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov believes.


Hollinger Inc to file accounts soon

FALLEN Press baron Lord Black #39;s Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc will present its long-awaited 2003 accounts in the next few weeks, followed by interim statements for the first three quarters of 2004.


British firms lose out to sweet EU contracts

Gordon Brown has called for urgent economic reform in Europe after a Treasury report exposed other Union members to be blocking Britain from the 1.


Weaker exports upset Japan recovery

Japan #39;s government has downgraded its view on the economy in a November report, saying the pace of recovery is slowing. This is the first such downward revision since June 2003.


Curtain rises on Solaris 10

Calling it  quot;the biggest thing we #39;ve done quot; in nearly a decade, Sun Microsystems #39; chairman and chief executive Scott McNealy yesterday officially launched the Solaris 10 operating system.


Silvestre Blasts Domenech

France defender Mickael Silvestre has become the latest player to launch a verbal assault on national coach Raymond Domenech after he was left out of the squad for the friendly with Poland on Wednesday.


IAEA Outlook on Iran Brightens

Description: The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a somewhat more positive report about Iran #39;s nuclear program, in the wake of a weekend agreement between Tehran and three EU nations whereby Iran will suspend uranium enrichment.


Montgomery Hearing Set for June in San Francisco

LONDON (Reuters) - World 100 meters record holder Tim  Montgomery will have his appeal against a possible life ban for  doping heard in San Francisco in the week beginning June 6.


Science Braces for Second Term

The Bush administration had an uneasy relationship with scientists during the first term. Will the president build bridges in the second or burn them completely? A Wired News special report.


Senate May Ram Copyright Bill

As early as this week, the Senate may try to quickly pass a bill that would radically change copyright law in favor of Hollywood and the music industry. One provision: Skipping commercials would be illegal. Michael Grebb reports from Washington.


Cattle, the Research Catalyst

Fundamentalist Hindu organizations are raising and spending big money to study the 'miraculous' properties of cows and their excreta. Manu Joseph reports from Mumbai, India.


EverQuest II Hunts Newbies

The latest massively multiplayer game is aiming to provide a softer, gentler experience for those intimidated by the original EverQuest. For the most part, it succeeds. Review by Daniel Terdiman.


Marvel Battles Role Players

Marvel says the massively multiplayer City of Heroes lets players create characters that resemble its own, so the company is suing. That's not sitting well with free-speech advocates. By Daniel Terdiman.


RSS Edges Into the Bureaucracy

Really simple syndication is worming its way into the heart of the U.S. government, as agencies discover it's a good way to distribute information. By Daniel Terdiman.


NASA Delays Mach 10 Flight

Aviation enthusiasts awaiting the historic flight of NASA's experimental X-43A 'scramjet' will have to wait another day. Mission planners hope to fly the unmanned jet at a record-breaking 7,000 mph. By Amit Asaravala.


Dahlan Bows Out of Palestinian Elections (AP)

AP - Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan, once seen as a possible successor to Yasser Arafat, said Tuesday he will not run in the Jan. 9 elections and instead endorsed the interim Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas.


Japan Less Rosy on Economy (Reuters)

Reuters - The Japanese government downgraded its\view on the economy slightly on Tuesday, citing weaker exports\and output, but it said a recovery was continuing due to steady\domestic demand, in terms of both personal consumption and\capital spending.  "The economy continues to recover, while\some weak movements have been seen recently," the government\said in its monthly economic report.


Japan Less Rosy on Economy

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government downgraded its  view on the economy slightly on Tuesday, citing weaker exports  and output, but it said a recovery was continuing due to steady  domestic demand, in terms of both personal consumption and  capital spending.  "The economy continues to recover, while  some weak movements have been seen recently," the government  said in its monthly economic report.


Stocks Seen Lower; Inflation Data on Tap

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures pointed to a  slightly lower market open on Tuesday, as Wall Street awaits  inflation data, while shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N  will be watched after the company posted a higher quarterly  profit.


Putin Allays Fears of Company Tax Probes

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told big  businesses in Russia on Tuesday to pay their taxes but also  sought to allay fears the state may launch major new probes  after tax claims have driven YUKOS toward ruin.


Asylum applications rise slightly

Applications for asylum in the UK rose by 9 in the last three months, according to official figures.


UK broadband gets speed injection

A UK internet service provider is offering broadband that is sixteen times faster than average packages.


Mideast Donors Show Hope for Palestinians (AP)

AP - For the first time in four years, the donor nations that sustain the Palestinian economy have reason for optimism. For now, however, that optimism won't mean more money for the Palestinians.


Remembering and Defending Subway Graffiti

As New York celebrates the subway's centennial, graffiti has not only been erased from cars, it has also been buffed from the official record.


The Limits Of Tolerance

After an outspoken filmmaker is murdered on an Amsterdam street and a Muslim arrested for his killing, the Dutch question their liberal tradition


Profit Rises for Optimistic Wal-Mart (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the\world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday reported higher quarterly\profit, meeting Wall Street expectations, and said it was\optimistic about the rest of the year.


Petrol prices drive up inflation

Rising petrol prices were the main driving force behind a rise in UK inflation, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said increasing fuel costs had seen the consumer price index (CPI) rise 0.1 to 1.2 in October.


Vodafone doubles dividend

Vodafone, the world #39;s largest mobile phone company, today gave shareholders an early Christmas present by doubling its half-year dividend to 1.91p and extending a share buy-back programme.


Wrigley adds Altoids, Life Savers to lineup

The worlds dominant chewing-gum maker is looking to extend its marketing might to candy. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. said Monday that it has agreed to buy the


PeopleSoft rejects  #39;final #39; Oracle bid

The board of software vendor PeopleSoft has advised shareholders to reject Oracle #39;s takeover bid for a fifth time, pushing the long-running saga closer towards a proxy battle next Spring.


Disney World turns up heat on unions

Theme park operator says it will not extend current contract beyond Thursday deadline for pact vote. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney World unions will vote Thursday on a slightly modified contract proposal, and Walt Disney Co.


Wall St. Seen Mixed; Retailers Eyed (Reuters)

Reuters - A mixed opening is seen for U.S. on\Tuesday as markets await earnings from retail giants Wal-Mart\Stores  and Home Depot  and inflation data to\evaluate the impact of high oil prices on the economy.


Euro Zone Presses U.S. on Weak Dollar (Reuters)

Reuters - Euro zone finance ministers on Tuesday\stepped up pressure on the United States to show its strong\dollar policy was more than just rhetoric, asking it to slash\budget and trade deficits that undermine the dollar.


NASA Aims for Mach 10

NASA will try this morning to set a speed record of Mach 10 -- that #39;s 11.2 thousand kilometres an hour -- with an unmanned hypersonic jet.


Novell #39;s MS complaint: we wuz robbed

Analysis If the antitrust lawsuit that Novell filed against Microsoft comes to court, it will reopen long-forgotten battles over technologies that most of us will even have trouble remembering.


DomainKeys - Will it Slam Spam?

Internet provider EarthLink and Yahoo! have teamed up to fight spam by incorporating DomainKeys, a technology developed by Yahoo! that filters fake addresses used by spammers.


Europe lunar probe enters orbit

PARIS, France -- Europe #39;s first mission to the moon has successfully entered lunar orbit, a key milestone in its 13-month trip into space.


Unused PC Power to Run Grid for Unraveling Disease

I.BM plans today to announce a project to harness untapped computing power from millions of personal computers to help unlock the genetic mysteries of illnesses like AIDS, Alzheimer #39;s disease, malaria and cancer.


Dell back into blades, partners with Microsoft for Windows <b>...</b>

Server maker Dell Inc is trying to steal some headlines away from Sun Microsystems Inc, which is launching its Solaris 10 Unix operating system, by debuting its reentry into the server blade market, the PowerEdge 1855.


McAfee takes on more spyware

McAfee will announce an add-on for its enterprise anti-virus products to offer increased protection against spyware. Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Edition versions 7.1 or 8.0i next month will be able


INTERVIEW: Nokia To Launch Over 10 CDMA Handsets Next Yr

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Nokia Corp. (NOK), the world #39;s largest mobile phone maker, expects to launch more than 10 handset models operating on code division multiple access technology in 2005, a senior executive said Tuesday.


Bonds #39; 7th MVP just a walk in the park

By Barry Bonds #39; own humble assessment, this year #39;s Most Valuable Player vote in the National League could have gone any way, could have gone three ways.


Erickson cites mistakes, but backs Rattay

After watching his offense struggle the last two weeks, Giants coach Tom Coughlin announced Monday he was benching Kurt Warner in favor of rookie Eli Manning.


Wal-Mart's 3Q Earnings Climb on Sales (AP)

AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday that third-quarter earnings increased nearly 13 percent year-over-year on strong international sales and higher same-store sales at the company's Sam's Club stores.


Peace must be  #39;imposed #39; on I Coast, says France

PARIS, Nov 16 (AFP) - Peace must be  quot;imposed quot; on Ivory Coast if the warring sides there refuse to abide by a ceasefire, French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said Tuesday, hailing sanctions voted by the UN Security Council against the west African state.


Turning the screw on Khartoum

by our Internet desk, 16 November 2004. The United Nations is coming under increased pressure to impose sanctions on Sudan #39;s government for its activities in the Darfur region.


An opportunity to find lasting peace

When Yasser Arafat died last week of an undisclosed illness, he left his Palestinian supporters bereft of their greatest modern ally.


Putin Says Japan Can Take Back 2 Islands

President Vladimir Putin on Monday said Russia is willing to hand over two of the four disputed Kuril Islands to Japan under a declaration that the Soviet Union signed in 1956.


Firefox Web Browser

Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro discusses the Firefox Web browser and answers personal technology questions from readers.


Wireless to Drive Internet Growth, Tech Leaders Say

\

 By Duncan Martell

 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Wireless services will\lead the next growth phase of the Internet as venture\capitalists who helped fund the early boom open their wallets\again, industry leaders said Monday.


Microsoft Cracks Down on Xbox Changes

In the days before Microsoft Corp. released the hotly anticipated Halo 2 video game for the Xbox game console, some gamers noticed a sudden spike in the number of people being kicked off the company's online game service. That was no coincidence.


EDS Loses \$153 Million in Third Quarter

Electronic Data Systems Corp. lost \$153 million in the third quarter, dragged down by a huge write-down of a contract to build a computer network for the Navy, and restated some results for last year.


The Rise and Fall of the Mayan Empire

NASA scientists are using space satellites to unravel one of the great mysteries of the ancient world.  The long-lost secrets they're discovering could help modern people in Central America avoid the fate of the Maya.


Across America, low and slow

Josh Caldwell finishes a three-month cross-country trek on a Segway when he rolls into Boston on Tuesday.


Photos: Segway--coast to coast

Josh Caldwell, co-founder of the "America at 10mph" project, scoots across the United States.


Israel Vows Response to Rocket Fire from Lebanon (Reuters)

Reuters - Israel lodged a protest with the\United Nations over the latest Katyusha rocket fire into the\Jewish state from southern Lebanon and vowed Tuesday that it\would not let such attacks pass without a response.


UK Net Entrepreneurs to Run Web Startup Soflow (Reuters)

Reuters - Two British entrepreneurs who founded\online dating service Udate.com and sold it last year to media\mogul Barry Diller's InterActive Corp  for  #36;150\million, have resurfaced to run a professionals-networking Web\start-up.


More than 10,000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia: UNHCR (AFP)

AFP - More than 10,000 Ivorians have fled to Liberia since the sharp escalation in Ivory Coast's civil war 10 days ago, the UN refugee agency warned.


European stocks see early rally fizzle out (AFP)

AFP - European stock markets drifted lower in early trading as profit-taking set in after recent gains, despite a modest rise on Wall Street and well-received results from cellphone giant Vodafone.


Powell leads new exodus from Bush cabinet (AFP)

AFP - Secretary of State Colin Powell, one of the Bush administration's most respected members abroad, announced his resignation after four years of often-losing policy battles with his hawkish colleagues over Iraq and other issues.


Earnings reports, holidays, will put focus on retailers

There will be plenty of discussion on Wall Street about December and shopping this week as top retailers report their earnings. The third quarter was rough for retailers, with


SMART-1 settles into lunar orbit

Europes first lunar spacecraft, SMART-1, has successfully cruised into orbit around the Moon. It entered orbit late on Monday, while making its closest approach so far - passing about 5000 kilometres above the lunar surface.


Williams dejected after latest injury setback

Serena Williams #39;s clash with Maria Sharapova in the WTA Tour Championships final was billed as a Wimbledon grudge match, but by the end Williams was too worried about the future to be looking back.


Rockets down Nets 80-69

The Houston Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak on Monday by defeating the New JerseyNets 80-69. McGrady, coming off a two-game absence, scored 14 points and dished out four assists for the Rockets.


Little stands in Eagles #39; way

IRVING, Texas  Greg Ellis stood eyeball to eyeball with Donovan McNabb, frozen in place, unable to do what he had always been trained to do.


Bears have big hole to fill

The Bears #39; defense has overcome injuries and the team #39;s own stagnated offense to spark a three-game winning streak that #39;s made the playoffs more than a fever dream.


Complaints prompt  #39;Wrestle-O #39; cancellation

A series of gelatin wrestling tournaments set for the clubhouse of a local restaurant and brewery have been canceled after a promotion linking the event to a foundation created in memory


Talks to Free UN Hostages Snagged

Negotiations over three kidnapped UN workers in Afghanistan have hit a snag over ransom demands, officials said Tuesday, as Taliban-linked militants said they were


World Leaders Issue Praise for Powell

World leaders lavished praise on Colin Powell as he stepped down as US secretary of state, hailing his efforts to build international consensus and pledging to work closely with his replacement.


Wal-Mart Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ,  the\world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday raised its profit forecast\for the full year.


Wal-Mart Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N,  the  world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday raised its profit forecast  for the full year.


Oil Steadies After Heavy Falls

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after  steep losses as concern faded over potential supply shortfalls  ahead of winter and Nigerian unions called off a strike that  could have disrupted exports.


Gates to announce Windows update tool

Microsoft's  founder is expected to detail the company's plan for computer management software and announce a long-awaited Windows update tool.


Japan Says China Apologizes Over Sub Intrusion

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said China apologized on Tuesday  for the intrusion by one of its submarines into Japanese waters  last week in a gesture that defuses a dispute and may open the  way for a bilateral summit this weekend.


Spanish police arrest 17 suspected ETA members

Police arrested 17 suspected members of Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA in northern Spain on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry says.


Amnesty Urges Mandatory UN Arms Curb on Sudan

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Amnesty International urged the U.N.  Security Council on Tuesday to impose a mandatory arms embargo  on Sudan to stop all parties to the conflict in Darfur  committing human rights abuses.


Only Arafat Family Can Get Medical Dossier -France

PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier  said on Tuesday France would release Yasser Arafat's medical  dossier only to his family, despite a request for details by  Palestinian leaders.


Mauresmo Pulls Out of Fed Cup Finals

PARIS (Reuters) - Fed Cup holders France will be without  world number two Amelie Mauresmo for this month's finals in  Moscow, shortening the odds on a first title for Russia.


Scared Ivorians flee into Liberia

More than 10,000 Ivorians flee into Liberia as an immediate arms embargo is imposed on Ivory Coast.


Tagging criminals 'damages trust'

A review of electronic tagging argues the system may be undermining public confidence in the criminal justice system.


Wal-Mart Profit Rises, Raises Outlook

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT.N, the  world's biggest retailer, reported a 13 percent rise in  quarterly profit on Tuesday, in line with expectations, and  raised its outlook for the full year.


Home Depot Profit Rises on Services, Pros

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Home improvement retailing leader Home  Depot Inc. HD.N on Tuesday reported a 15 percent rise in  third-quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by sales in its  installed and professional businesses.


Top policeman backs  #39;right #39; to kill intruders

ONE of Scotlands most senior police officers has backed calls for householders to have the legal right to kill or injure intruders in order to defend their homes and families.


Staples Profit Up; Sees 4th Qtr in Line

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Staples Inc. SPLS.O, the top U.S.  office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 26 percent jump  in quarterly profit due to higher sales of furniture,  back-to-school supplies and a strong performance in Europe.


Saks Slips Into Loss in Third Quarter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Department store operator Saks Inc.  SKS.N on Tuesday posted a surprise loss for its third  quarter, hurt by hurricanes in the southeastern U.S. and  charges for the closure of some stores.


J.C. Penney Third-Quarter Profit Rises

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Department store operator J.C. Penney  Co. Inc. JCP.N posted higher third-quarter profit on Tuesday,  helped by stronger sales and fewer markdowns.


Wholesale Prices Jump in October

Propelled by sharply higher energy and food costs, wholesale prices soared up by 1.7 percent in October, the largest increase since early 1990.


Iranian Hardliners Unhappy with Nuclear Deal

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian hard-liners are angered over a  deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all  activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an  international standoff over its nuclear program.


Visa and MasterCard sued by American Express

Visa, MasterCard and eight banks have been sued by American Express for anti-competitive practices that led to damages as around 20,000 US banks were not able to use AE credit card products.


MarketWatch Deal Seen As Giving Journal Advertisers New Reach

Just last week, CBS MarketWatch and Dow Jones were battling it out for the Web-surfing audience, with MarketWatch going so far as to run an online ad campaign emphasizing that content was always free on its site, in response to a Wall Street Journal


Euro flirts with record high ahead of key data

LONDON : The euro approached its record high against the dollar as markets waited nervously for data on US capital flows, amid concerns about how the United States will fund its huge trade deficit.


Microsoft signs up for tie-up with Indian firms

SOFTWARE giant Microsoft has signed multi-million dollar software partnerships with two of Indias leading outsourcing firms. The firms chief executive, Steve Ballmer, said it has also stepped up plans


Wal-Mart Profit Rises, Raises Outlook

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s biggest retailer, reported a 13 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, in line with expectations, and raised its outlook for the full year.


Vodafone doubles 6-month dividend

LONDON Vodafone Group, the world #39;s largest mobile phone operator, said on Tuesday that it had doubled its six-month dividend and extended a stock buyback by 1 billion to increase shareholder returns after sales fell for the first time.


IRS Has Refunds For  quot;Lost quot; NJ Residents

(1010 WINS) SPRINGFIELD, NJ Nearly three-thousand people in New Jersey are proving hard to find by the IRS -- and it #39;s not because they owe money.


British inflation heats up as energy prices rise

LONDON : British inflation picked up to an annual rate of 1.2 percent in October from a six-month low of 1.1 percent recorded in September as petrol prices at the pump rose, official figures showed.


Macau card up Packer sleeve

KERRY Packer has taken a first step to forging a global gambling empire by teaming up with Hong Kong tycoon Stanley Ho to enter the lucrative casino land of Macau.


Ex-Boeing executive admits guilt

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia The revolving door between the Pentagon and its biggest contractors was described in detail this week when the former chief financial officer of Boeing pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conflict of interest.


EU Court Passes Beer Case Back to Finland

The latest round of the global legal battle between Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar and US beer giant Anheuser-Busch Ltd. remained open Tuesday after the European Union #39;s high court passed the trademark case back to judges in Finland.


Producer Prices Shoot Up 1.7 Percent (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. producer prices shot up 1.7\percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and\well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food\prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday.


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Scramjet record attempt delayed by 24 hours

NASA #39;s attempt to break world speed records with its X-43A scramjet test plane was postponed on Monday due to concerns over faulty instrumentation.


Sun won #39;t charge for Solaris 10

Sun Microsystems Inc. #39;s plan to give away the latest version of its Solaris operating system highlights the technology giant #39;s bid to roll back the gains of Linux in the corporate technology market, analysts say.


Dell and Microsoft integrate patch management apps

Dell and Microsoft are working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool.


No Change Expected on Spotted Owl Status

A spotted owl perches in the Tahoe National Forest in California, July 12, 2004. The timber industry group that sued to have the threatened species status of the northern spotted owl reviewed says it does


BEA adds app server support to Beehive

BEA Systems has added the Jonas and Geronimo application servers as platforms supporting the Project Beehive open-source development initiative.


Data Ontap 7G abolishes preallocation tyranny

Network Appliance has brought out the latest version of its Data Ontap software, which imposes a grid storage architecture on NetApp devices by creating an abstraction layer between application servers, storage controllers and disc arrays.


Aruba targets wired network security

com November 15, 2004, 5:16 PM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software


Staples Profit Up; Sees 4th Qtr in Line (Reuters)

Reuters - Staples Inc. , the top U.S.\office products retailer, on Tuesday reported a 26 percent jump\in quarterly profit due to higher sales of furniture,\back-to-school supplies and a strong performance in Europe.


Becks Offers Advice to Rooney

England skipper David Beckham believes people have every right to get carried away with Wayne Rooneys amazing emergence on the domestic and international scene.


UPDATE 1-Mauresmo pulls out of Fed Cup finals

Fed Cup holders France will be without world number two Amelie Mauresmo for this month #39;s finals in Moscow, shortening the odds on a first title for Russia.


Gotta hand it to young Eli

The way Kurt Warner sees it, the New York Giants have roughly 46 million US reasons for him to lose his job. The way Giants coach Tom Coughlin sees it, the quarterback shuffle he made is less about money and more about winning.


NFL: Philadelphia cruise past defenceless Dallas

The Philadelphia Eagles ensured that their National Football League (NFL) losing streak was contained to a single game and inflicted the worst home loss ever suffered by a Dallas Cowboys team in the process.


Reshuffled South Africa hang on for draw

South Africa narrowly escaped defeat in their three-day tour match against an Indian Board President #39;s XI on Tuesday. The visitors, having conceded a 135-run first-innings


Olympics: AOC to appeal to CAS for Rogers to get Olympic cycling <b>...</b>

SYDNEY : The Australian Olympic Committee said it has appealed to sport #39;s highest international arbitration body to open the way for Australian cyclist Michael Rogers to claim a bronze medal from the Athens Games.


British government to seek smoking ban

The British government said Tuesday it would seek a ban on smoking in most public places, including restaurants and any pub or bar that serves food.


Zale Reports Wider Third-Quarter Loss (AP)

AP - Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said its loss widened to  #36;10.9 million in its third quarter despite a slight rise in revenue.


Hotmail founder plans anti-spam startup

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -- Sabeer Bhatia is a man not short on ideas. The man who extracted \$400 million from Microsoft Corp. by selling it Hotmail is planning to launch a new venture countering his creation's biggest curse to date -- spam.


Va. Panel Kills Bills to Keep Red-Light Cameras

The House committee let bills that would have allowed some Virginia communities to keep red-light cameras at intersections die on Monday, jeopardizing the state's decade-long experiment with the technology.


Gates touts software 'magic' to cut complexity

COPENHAGEN -- Offering relief from managing complex, distributed systems, Microsoft Corp. Chief Software Architect Bill Gates took the stage of the IT Forum in Copenhagen Tuesday to introduce a handful of tools and a hatful of promises.


Nokia demos first mobile call using IPv6

HONG KONG -- Nokia Corp. has developed a prototype handset that supports Mobile IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), a version of the protocol that will help to improve the quality of VOIP (voice over IP), streaming video and other applications delivered to wireless devices, the company said Tuesday.


EDS reports net loss of \$153M

Services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) on Monday reported a net loss of US\$153 million, or \$0.30 per share, for the third quarter of this year. The report had been delayed multiple times as the company grappled with accounting issues.


Hynix, STMicro plan Chinese memory chip plant

South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. and Swiss-based STMicroelectronics NV signed a joint-venture agreement on Tuesday to construct a memory chip manufacturing plant in Wuxi, about 100 kilometers west of Shanghai, in China.


Government says against EU spending hike

Britain and other European Union paymasters have renewed their opposition to EU Commission plans to increase the block #39;s spending in 2007-2013, Chancellor Gordon Brown says.


Oracle tries to turn up heat in takeover bid of PeopleSoft

SAN FRANCISCO Oracle is trying to turn up the pressure in its long-running takeover attempt of PeopleSoft. Yesterday two of Oracles top executives -- co-president Safra Catz and chief financial officer Harry


Former exec pleads guilty

WASHINGTON -- A former chief financial officer for Boeing Co. pleaded guilty Monday to a conflict-of-interest charge, admitting that he negotiated the company #39;s hiring an Air Force official who was overseeing


Europe #39;s First Moon Probe Arrives to Destination with <b>...</b>

Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon has arrived and begun orbiting, 14 months after its launch from French Guiana. European Space Agency officials confirmed Tuesday the SMART-1 spacecraft reached


First deadline passes for Supreme Court Grokster case

First round of comments from friends of the court


IOC receives bids for 2012 Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee said Monday it has received bids from London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.


Giants turn to Manning

The No. 1 pick in the NFL was given the starting job Monday after coach Tom Coughlin benched two-time MVP Kurt Warner following losses in three of the last four games.


Ganguly and Punishment

2004-05: Because of slow over-rate during the BCCIs Platinum Jubilee one-dayer against Pakistan at Kolkata, Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was suspended for two Tests against South Africa.


Spanish police arrest 17 ETA suspects

Police swooped in northern Spain inthe early hours of Tuesday to net 17 suspected members of the Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA, the Spanish Interior Ministry announced Tuesday.


India leader schedules first visit to Kashmir

NEW DELHI Ahead of crucial peace talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India is scheduled to visit Kashmir on Wednesday in a diplomatic offensive after pledging to cut the number of troops deployed in that strife-torn region.


No. 10 Virginia Tech 16, No. 9 Miami 10

MIAMI Virginia Tech can now proclaim itself the Atlantic Coast Conference #39;s best team _ and no one can argue. The 10th-ranked Hokies capped their inaugural ACC season with the league #39;s outright championship.


India PM's Kashmir Trip Holds Out a Glimmer of Hope (Reuters)

Reuters - India's prime minister, visiting\Kashmir for the first time since he took office in May, could\make more moves to reduce tensions in the disputed region after\ordering an unprecedented cut in troops posted there.


Iranian Hardliners Unhappy with Nuclear Deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Iranian hard-liners are angered over a\deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all\activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an\international standoff over its nuclear program.


Film rescued from scrap heap (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Fans of The Incredibles looking for another fix from director Brad Bird can look no further than The Iron Giant, out on DVD Tuesday. The little-seen 1999 animated adventure shows off the early talent of the director, who is the force behind this holiday season's animated superhero smash.


Filipinos Are Getting The Message (BusinessWeek Online)

BusinessWeek Online - Once a month, 24-year-old Jane Manarang drops by the McDonald's  in her busy Manila neighborhood. But she's not there for a burger and fries. Instead, she is stopping by to cash an electronic check. Her husband, a teller at Forex International in Hong Kong, sends a portion of his salary to Manarang using a new mobile-phone-based cash remittance service called Smart Padala. His Hong Kong remittance company sends a text message to Jane's phone, crediting the money to her account. ...


Japan downgrades economic assessment for first time since June last year (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TOKYO (AP) - Japan downgraded its economic assessment for the first time in more than a year Tuesday, noting slower export growth and curbed production, but said the recovery is continuing.


Tiger Woods Wants Out of the Tabloids (AP)

AP - Tiger Woods wants out of the tabloids like he wants out of a sand trap.


Saks Slips Into Surprise Loss in 3rd Qtr.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Department store operator Saks Inc.  SKS.N on Tuesday posted an unexpected loss for its third  quarter, hurt by hurricanes in the southeastern United States  and charges for the closure of some stores.


Estes stalking PGA win

American Bob Estes is confident he can win the Australian PGA championship going into today #39;s final round at Coolum on Queensland #39;s Sunshine Coast.


Singapore, Sri Lanka Conclude Agreement

Singapore and Sri Lanka concluded an  quot;open skies quot; agreement Tuesday allowing airlines to increase flights between the two nations.


Swiss International Air Lines Posts Profit

Switzerland #39;s struggling national airline swung to a profit for the third quarter but pledged Tuesday to keep cutting costs as it felt the bite of high oil prices and competition from low-cost carriers in Europe.


Gates to announce Windows update tool

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Tuesday is expected to detail the company #39;s plan for computer management software and announce a long-awaited Windows update tool.


30 Chance of Rain

The San Francisco Giants outfielder is the 2004 Most Valuable Player in the National League, an award he has now won four years in a row and seven times overall.


Kiwis yawn at Aussie pre-Test taunts

Australia: Australia #39;s taunting of key Kiwi cricketers was just one big yawn, New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said on Tuesday.


Israel Vows Response to Rocket Fire from Lebanon

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel vowed on Tuesday to respond  against militants who launch rocket attacks across its border,  after two rockets were fired toward the Jewish state from  southern Lebanon overnight.


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Vodafone to double dividend

MOBILE phone giant Vodafone today rewarded its shareholders with a 100 per cent dividend increase on the back of half-year profits equivalent to more than 340 per second.


IRS trying to ensure all get refunds

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to make sure Pamela Bracey of Ocala receives her income tax refund check. She is one of about 80 other Marion County residents whose checks


Flying Finn upstages Schumacher

A young Finn humbled motorsports elite in Paris yesterday to win the Race of Champions. Heikki Kovalainen, Nissan World Series champion and a Renault Formula One test driver, beat world rally champion Sebastien


Yahoo! deploys, EarthLink tests DomainKeys

Yahoo! Inc is deploying the DomainKeys email signing technology worldwide, and has announced tentative support from rival ISP EarthLink Inc.


Viagra ad stiffed

Pfizer #39;s latest ad campaign for Viagra has drawn the government #39;s version of a cold shower. The Food and Drug Administration has ordered the company to stop running the commercial featuring


Geronimo looking to be regulations specialist

THE LATEST version of the open source Java application server in development by the Apache Software, Geronimo is shaping up as a good server for specialised applications, such as plug-ins to ensure that users are complying with regulations.


MS settles antitrust cases with Novell, CCIA

Microsoft last week announced antitrust settlements with Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), ending years of legal wrangling.


Highly valued

Bee Staff Writer. When it comes to Barry Bonds, nothing is ever simple or clear-cut. Always, there are other issues, most dealing with Bonds #39; remarkable, late career surge, which has coincided with his association with the BALCO scandal.


Ganguly Appeals Commissioner appointed

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of New Zealand barrister Tim Castle as the Appeals Commissioner to hear India captain Sourav Ganguly #39;s case.


LeBron scores 33 as Cavaliers rip Golden State

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. CLEVELAND, United States of America -- LeBron James scored 33 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 to spark


Police investigate Diouf incident

Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is under police investigation for spitting at a child fan. Cleveland police said they were investigating an incident towards the end of Bolton #39;s


Macedonian Prime Minister Resigns

Kostov said today he is stepping down because of disagreements with one of the ruling coalition #39;s ethnic Albanian partners, the Albanian Union for Integration.


Gov't proposes widespread ban on smoking in public (AFP)

AFP - The government unveiled tough anti-smoking proposals which would ban tobacco in all workplaces and restaurants, as well as in many pubs and bars, over the next few years.


Update 8: Oil Market Cautious on Tight Supplies

Crude oil futures markets reflected some caution Tuesday about tight distillate supplies, despite expectations that a winter supply crisis will be averted.


Update 4: Wal-Mart 3Q Earnings Rise on Higher Sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 percent rise in its third-quarter earnings, meeting Wall Street expectations.


\$322,000 in refund checks go undelivered in Idaho

TWIN FALLS -- The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 410 Idaho taxpayers -- including more than 70 in Magic Valley -- whose income tax refund checks were returned from the US Postal Service as undeliverable.


PBL punts on Macau

IN the international world of gaming there are few more recognisable names than that of Stanley Ho. The 82-year-old billionaire with several wives and 17 children built his fortune on the back of a 40-year


Producer Prices: Biggest Gain Since 1990 (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. producer prices shot up 1.7\percent last month, the biggest gain in nearly 15 years and\well above expectations, as energy costs skyrocketed and food\prices surged, a government report showed on Tuesday.


Motorola Releases Razr Phone Via Cingular (AP)

AP - Motorola Inc. announced the U.S. release Tuesday of its Razr V3, the ultra-thin cell phone that it has promoted heavily as the star of its portfolio of 20 new handsets.


Gates expands on Microsoft #39;s IT management vision

Microsoft Corp. is set to provide more details on Tuesday of its vision to simplify IT management and to announce the first public beta of its Windows Update Services (WUS) patch management product.


IBM and Institute for Systems Biology to Fold Human Proteome on <b>...</b>

SEATTLE --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 16, 2004 -- The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) announced today that in partnership with IBM, United Devices and the University of Washington, it has launched the Human Proteome Folding Project on World Community Grid.


Microsoft offers goodies to lure Novell customers

Microsoft announced on Tuesday a program that will pay some transition costs for companies that want to move from Novell #39;s NetWare operating system onto servers running Windows.


Diouf  #39;spat at 11-year-old fan #39;

Police are investigating claims that the striker El-Hadji Diouf spat at an 11-year-old Middlesbrough fan during Bolton #39;s 1-1 draw at the Riverside.


Foot in door to counter Asia #39;s rise

AUSTRALIA #39;s Olympic sports have begun to prepare for the Asian onslaught they expect when Beijing hosts the next Games in 2008.


Pinball ready to tackle Buono

The annual Grey Cup news conference will pit Pinball Clemons against a coach who dared to publicly criticize him. It was about three weeks ago that BC Lions coach Wally Buono spoke openly about the Argos #39; decision


Griffin ships iTrip-Black FM transmitter for iPod (MacCentral)

MacCentral - As soon as Apple announced its iPod U2 Special Edition model, clad in black and with a red Click Wheel, peripheral maker Griffin Technology Inc. announced its matching iTrip-Black FM Transmitter, a device that enables the iPod to play its music over a nearby FM receiver. On Tuesday Griffin announced it's shipping the new iTrip-Black. The iTrip-Black costs US #36;35.


Congress May Act on Internet Piracy Bill

Congress may consider a bill that could send thousands of Internet music and movie downloaders to jail, but the legislation faces opposition from groups that say it would unfairly punish consumers. -washingtonpost.com


Palestinian elections unsettle Israel

After the death last week of Palestine Liberation Organisation Chairman Yasir Arafat, Israel has indicated that it is yet to decide whether or not to allow Palestinians unfettered elections.


Zarqawi calls for attacks on US troops

An audio message purportedly from Jordanian-born Islamic militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi urges Iraqi insurgents to step up attacks on US troops.


Japan spurns Russian initiative

Japan has told Russia it will not be satisfied with the return of just two of the four disputed Kuril islands. Russia #39;s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested at the weekend that Moscow might return two of the islands.


Spy scandal rocks Paris

A DOZEN former government officials and police officers have gone on trial for tapping phones so late president Francois Mitterrand could keep tabs on personal enemies.


US Supreme Court stops execution of mentally disabled man (AFP)

AFP - The US Supreme Court stopped an execution because a Texas jury had not taken into account a convicted murderer's low intelligence, as well his age at the time of the killing.


Firm will pay some transition costs for companies that want to move from the NetWare OS onto servers running Windows.


U.S. Forces Launch Assault on Iraqi Rebels in Mosul

MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an  offensive in Mosul on Tuesday to retake control of rebel-held  areas after a week of anarchy with insurgents rampaging through  Iraq's third largest city.


Global Markets: Euro Eases from \$1.30

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro EUR= made a renewed attempt  to test the key psychological level of \$1.30 on Tuesday, but  lacked fundamental impetus and eased back after data showed a  dollar-friendly improvement in U.S. net capital inflows.


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NEW YORK -- Stocks were mixed in quiet trading Monday, with blue chip and tech shares rising only modestly despite lower oil prices and several mergers and acquisitions, including Wm.


Wal-Mart Q3 earnings rise on strong sales

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT), the world #39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 rise in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, meeting Wall Street expectations.


Cards no hamper for DJs results

DAVID Jones has made a solid start to the financial year, yesterday posting a robust 9.3 per cent spike in first-quarter sales - smashing the performance of rival Myer.


Microsoft CEO Meets Indian Prime Minister (AP)

AP - Trying to retain Microsoft's dominance in the Indian software market amid increasing competition, company CEO Steve Ballmer brought his campaign Tuesday to the country's leadership.


Europe Approaches Moon

Europe #39;s first mission to the Moon, the unmanned exploratory probe SMART-1, has been safely placed in lunar orbit after a voyage of more than 13 months, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Tuesday.


Geneva Conventions Protect Wounded in War (AP)

AP - Protection of wounded combatants is a basic rule in the universally accepted treaty on warfare applying to the U.S. investigation of the videotaped fatal shooting of a wounded and apparently unarmed Iraqi combatant, international legal experts said Tuesday. But there is debate on whether self-defense could apply.


Wolves won #39;t go for Merson

Wolves have ruled Gary Megson out of the running to take over as manager at Molineux. The former Albion boss applied for the vacant manager #39;s job at Wolves as a condition of his departure from The Hawthorns.


SA avert defeat despite batting collapse

South Africa salvaged a draw in their tour opener against the Indian Board President #39;s XI despite an embarrassing batting collapse on Tuesday that highlighted their potential flaws against spin bowling.


Leamy, Bowe to be capped in USA match

The Irish team to play the USA Eagles shows eleven changes, two positional, from the side that defeated South Africa 17 - 12 on Saturday.


Bowe and Leamy earn Irish debuts

Tommy Bowe and Denis Leamy will make their Ireland debuts against the US Eagles at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. The duo #39;s inclusion is among eight changes and two positional switches from last weekend #39;s historic victory over the touring Springboks.


Ivory Coast under embargo as France wraps up evacuations

ABIDJAN (AFP) - Ivory Coast was under an arms embargo after a unanimous vote in the UN Security Council aiming to quell a new wave of unrest that has convulsed the west African state and sent thousands of foreigners fleeing.


China  #39;regrets #39; submarine #39;s trip into Japanese territory

CHINA has admitted a  quot;regrettable quot; intrusion by one of its nuclear-powered submarines into Japanese territorial waters last week.


First European Craft Enters Lunar Orbit (Reuters)

Reuters - The first European spacecraft sent to the\moon has entered lunar orbit, the European Space Agency (ESA)\said on Tuesday.


Garnier wants stronger FDA

Jean-Pierre Garnier, the chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, the world #39;s second-biggest pharmaceutical company, has called for stronger powers to be given to America #39;s


Palestinian Leader Tries to Win Militant Truce

GAZA (Reuters) - The interim Palestine Liberation  Organization (PLO) leader hopes to persuade militants in talks  on Tuesday to halt attacks on Israel to allow a smooth election  for a successor to Yasser Arafat next year, officials said.


Italy Prepares to Return Prized Ethiopian Obelisk

ROME (Reuters) - Italy finally looks set to heal a feud  with Ethiopia by returning one of its most cherished relics,  the obelisk of Axum, taken by fascist invaders almost 70 years  ago.


Early Beatles, U.S. Style

Fans who grew up listening to Americanized versions of Beatles' albums will find guilty pleasure in "The Capitol Albums, Vol. 1."


New piece of Sarbanes-Oxley kicks in

Tech security companies eye a billion-dollar pie as key section of accounting law goes into effect.


VoIP: A Shot in Telecom's Arm

The Internet telephony marketplace is sizzling hot these days, with traditional phone carriers hoping to fend off cable firms and a host of other upstart rivals.  All the buzz prompts the question: Is telecom back? -washingtonpost.com


India to withdraw Kashmir troops

\India says it is to begin a pull-out of some of its troops based in the disputed state of Kashmir on  Wednesday.


Many in county due tax refunds

The tax man is trying to give away more than \$220,000 in San Mateo County -- and some of it might be yours. More than 230 county residents have not collected their federal


Major PeopleSoft shareholder plans not to tender

Private Capital Management LP, which owns nearly a tenth of hostile takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday that it will not tender its shares to Oracle Corp.


Pension Agency Doubles Its Troubles

NEW YORK - For younger workers not near or at retirement, the woes of the US Social Security system tend to have a distant, if not surreal quality.


Sun Launches Free Solaris 10 With Tiered Subscriptions

Sun Microsystems formally launched its Solaris 10 operating-system upgrade on Monday as a free, more advanced, multiplatform OS alternative to Red Hat Linux, with backing from new partners such as eGenera and SAP.


Microsoft releases management tools, expands on DSI model

Microsoft Tuesday released a handful of software products that are key elements in its drive to develop a comprehensive management platform for Windows.


Microsoft Makes a Play for Novell Users

This week, Martin Taylor, Microsoft #39;s general manager for platform strategy, isn #39;t touting any new Microsoft-funded studies aimed to demonstrate that Microsoft #39;s total-cost-of-ownership numbers beat those of its Linux competitors.


Fearful Body Posture Tells Others: Run!

The brain #39;s response to another person #39;s body language may help explain why humans are quite efficient at fleeing from danger, according to researchers.


The entertainment industry is pushing Congress to approve a bill that could send thousands of Internet music and movie downloaders to jail, but the legislation faces opposition from groups that say it would unfairly punish consumers.


Cryptic responds!

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


Italy to field young squad against Finland

Leaving all his stars at home to rest for domestic league matches, Italy coach Marcello Lippi will field a squad comprising six rookies and several more inexperienced players in Wednesday #39;s friendly against Finland.


Goodenow has NHL players #39; trust

If this is hockey #39;s Armageddon -nd it #39;s hard to find anyone in the NHL who doesn #39;t view the current 61-day owners #39; lockout in cataclysmic terms  -n Bob Goodenow is the beast who will bear much of the


Australians peek in Beijing #39;s door

AUSTRALIA #39;S next Olympic effort will be based on a policy of sleeping with the enemy -- or should that be our new best friend?


Rights-Sudan: Rhetoric On Darfur Needs to Be Backed By Action <b>...</b>

Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations Security Council to take substantive action against what it claims are ongoing rights violations in the western Sudanese region of Darfur.


Macedonian PM Kostov resigns over policy disputes

ISN SECURITY WATCH (16/11/04) - Macedonia #39;s Prime Minister Hari Kostov resigned on Monday over disputes within the ruling coalition of Macedonian Social Democrats, the Albanian minoritys Democratic Union of Integration (DUI) party, and Macedonian


Gates announces new Windows update tool

That's not all. Microsoft also has new tools geared to help cut costs of managing corporate data.


Saks Reports Loss on Store Closings (AP)

AP - Saks Inc., the retailer that owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other department stores, blamed hurricanes and a string of planned store closings Tuesday for a third-quarter loss of  #36;24.8 million, surprising Wall Street which anticipated a profit.