The Man Who Could Have Been Bill Gates (BusinessWeek Online)

BusinessWeek Online - The saga of the computing industry is rich with outsize characters and surprising plot turns, but there's one story that has risen over time to mythic proportions. It's the tale of how software pioneer Gary Kildall missed out on the opportunity to supply IBM  with the operating system for its first PC -- essentially handing the chance of a lifetime, and control of tech's future, to rival Bill Gates and Microsoft Corp. . In the process, he may have missed out on becoming the world's richest man.


Edwards: Bush, Cheney Manipulate Facts (AP)

AP - Democratic Sen. John Edwards accused President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday of manipulating facts and trying to frighten Americans in a desperate effort to win re-election.


quot;Blog quot; the word of the year

The word  quot;Blog quot; is the word of the year by Merriam-Webster, the renowned American dictionary publisher. According to Merriam-Webster, the word  quot;blog quot;, short for Weblog, is a


Briefly: McAfee CFO joins Cray board

roundup Plus: Unisys boosts COO to CEO...Turn your fingerprints into passwords...IBM gives grants to universities.


UN Cloning Treaty on Hold Until After U.S. Election

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Bush administration on  Friday urged quick U.N. action on a global treaty to ban all  cloning of human embryos, including for medical research, but  diplomats said the measure would go nowhere before the Nov. 2  U.S. elections.


Protesters Attack Fox's Car in Mexico Border City

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Public health and  education workers kicked and punched a sports utility vehicle  carrying Mexican President Vicente Fox on Friday as he toured  Ciudad Juarez on the U.S. border, local media said.


'Environment threat' to Caucasus

Damage to the environment could make existing tensions in the southern Caucasus even more intractable, researchers say.


Barrichello Fires Up the Fans in Brazil

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello fired up  his passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap in  practice for Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.


Spitzer Probing Record Biz

Promoters pay radio stations annual fees for advance copies of playlists and bill record companies for each new song played, running up a tab that costs the industry tens of millions of dollars annually.


Icelandair buys stake in easyJet

Iceland #39;s flag carrier Icelandair has bought 8.4 percent of easyJet but stopped short of launching a takeover bid for the low-cost carrier.


New Plant Bringing 420 New Jobs To Area

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Officials announced an agreement Friday to build a manufacturing plant in Muncie that will create 420 jobs. Magna Drivetrain of America, Inc.


Falconbridge Profit Rises Eightfold on Nickel Prices (Update3)

Falconbridge Ltd., the world #39;s third- biggest nickel producer, said third-quarter earnings rose more than eightfold as base-metal prices jumped.


IMF chief asks oil producing nations to boost investment

GENEVA: International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Rodrigo Rato on Friday called on oil-producing nations to boost investment in production facilities in response to ever rising oil prices.


Eagles' McDougle Has Irregular Heartbeat (AP)

AP - Philadelphia defensive end Jerome McDougle missed practice Friday because of an irregular heartbeat and was doubtful for the Eagles' game this weekend against Cleveland.


Campaign probe names SF official

The No. 2 official at the San Francisco Department of Public Works threatened workers under contract to clean city streets with loss of pay if they didn #39;t campaign for Gavin Newsom for mayor, according to


Cisco To Pay \$74 Million for Security Vendor Perfigo

Yankee Group senior analyst Zeus Kerravala told the E-Commerce Times that CleanMachines is a good fit for Cisco #39;s Network Admission Control (NAC) architecture.


Bird species showing decline

A report released recently by the National Audubon Society indicates a number of bird species are decreasing in number all over the country.


Irish Out to Protect Home Turf Against BC (AP)

AP - Notre Dame is out to protect its turf against Boston College on Saturday.


Four Infineon Executives Headed to Prison

Four Infineon Technologies executives have agreed to pay US\$250,000 fines and serve prison time in the US for their roles in an international conspiracy to fix prices for DRAM computer memory chips, the Justice Department announced yesterday.


Mutu #39;s Lying Claims Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has accused Adrian Mutu of lying about a clash between the pair over the striker #39;s availability for Romania #39;s World Cup qualifiers earlier this month.


Ferrari on top in practice for Brazilian GP

Rubens Barrichello took advantage of a warm afternoon track in his native city to record the fastest time in practice Friday for the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher as the pair set the pace for


Indians lock up Howry

SPORTS NETWORK - The Cleveland Indians on Friday agreed to a one-year contract with reliever Bob Howry. Howry, who was eligible for salary arbitration, went 4-2 with a 2.74 earned-run average in 37 games this past season.


Oil Hits New Highs, China Growth Supports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rallied to a record high  above \$55 a barrel on Friday on rising fears of a winter fuel  supply crunch and robust economic growth in China, the world's  number two user.


Google Results Evoke 'Dot-Com' Fervor

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shares of Google Inc. gained more  than 15 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the  level of its cut-price IPO, after the Web search leader  delivered strong quarterly results in its first reported  quarter as a public company.


Dollar Slumps Broadly, More Losses Seen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar stumbled on Friday as  persistent concerns over the U.S. economy and comments  throughout the week from European Central Bank and Federal  Reserve officials allowed the currency no respite.


Google Shares Surge On Market Forecasts

Google Shares Surge On Market Forecasts\\On Friday Google stocks soared up 20 percent on earnings news to trade at over 100 of its lower than expected IPO price two months ago. Google reported an earnings report on Thursday which showed large gains in come due to to the Google AdWords ...


Stocks tumble as oil surges again

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 108 points to about 97-hundred-58. Decliners on the New York Stock Exchange outnumbered advancers by a five-to-three margin.


Yahoo Buys E-Mail Search Firm Stata Labs

Yahoo is eager to improve its Web-based Yahoo Mail, which competes most directly with market-leader Hotmail from Microsoft. Though many of the users of those services do not pay for them, the


UPDATE 2-Barrichello fires up the fans in Brazil

Ferrari #39;s Rubens Barrichello fired up his passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap in practice for Sunday #39;s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.


Vikings #39; Culpepper off to fastest start in league history

quot;Maybe a couple times my senior year at UCF, (the University of Central Florida), or even back in high school, #39; #39; said the Minnesota Vikings quarterback on Thursday, in a quickie phone interview between preparations for Sunday #39;s home game against


Global Warming Effects Faster Than Feared - Experts (Reuters)

Reuters - Recent storms, droughts and heat\waves are probably being caused by global warming, which means\the effects of climate change are coming faster than anyone had\feared, climate experts said on Thursday.


Second Free Practice: Setting a fast pace

Rubens Barrichello went fastest this afternoon  with a lap 2.7s faster than the 2003 pole position.


Ind. Woman Suffers Stage Fright at Debate (AP)

AP - An Indiana congressional candidate abruptly walked off the set of a debate because she got stage fright.


This week in Apple news

Apple Computer introduced a slew of new machines as it gears up for the annual holiday-shopping season.


Less Than Lethal Weapon Proves Lethal

Modern police departments have been deploying modified paintball guns like the ones provided by Pepperball, Inc. to help police officers balance the American people's First Amendment right of free assembly against the demands of politicians. The "less than lethal" designation of these weapons was highlighted recently by the shooting death of Victoria Snelgrove, a baseball fan, by Pepperball equipped police near Fenway Park in Boston.


Ancient Bird Fossil May Suggest Link with Dinosaurs

Scientists in China have found a 120 million-year-old fossil of a baby bird which is believed to have died just before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.


Belgians find Canadian jokes about them "less than flattering" (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - The Belgians are less than flattered by all the wisecracks these days about their country from the federal Liberals.


Judge Investigates Another Total Executive (AP)

AP - A judge investigating suspicions that Total paid bribes to access markets has opened legal proceedings against one of the oil giant's Middle East directors, judicial officials said Friday.


Zimbabwe to Bar Observers From Elections (AP)

AP - Zimbabwe's government will prohibit African observers from monitoring national parliamentary elections next year if they have close links with Western countries, an official said Friday.


Tigers Reach Deal With First-Round Pick (AP)

AP - The Detroit Tigers reached a five-year deal with right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander, the second overall pick in the June draft.


Dow Slides to Year Low on Oil, Microsoft

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The blue-chip Dow closed at its lowest  point this year on Friday as oil prices climbed to another  record and Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT.O revenue forecast lagged  analysts' expectations.


Abramovich: Sells Stake To Countryman

From one billionaire to the next: Two members of the Forbes list of the world #39;s richest people are players in deal surrounding Russian Aluminum, the world #39;s third largest producer of what #39;s known on the periodic table as  quot;Al quot;.


Ford, DaimlerChrysler close in on confirming thousands of new auto <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Thousands of jobs could be created over the next two years by two Big Three automakers closing in on official announcements of significant plant expansions in southern Ontario, the president of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday.


Yahoo buys e-mail software firm Stata

OCTOBER 22, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Yahoo Inc. has snapped up privately held software company Stata Labs, which develops technology allowing users to quickly search through e-mail and attachments.


Intel Abandons Projection TV Chip

Intel first unveiled its plans to develop a liquid on crystal silicon chip in January. In August, the company said the chip would not be released by the end of the year.


IBM Slashes Blade Prices For SMBs

IBM on Friday unveiled its lowest-priced-ever BladeCenter chassis and a series of ready-to-go solutions, dubbed  quot;business-in-a-box quot; to push blades deeper into small- and mid-sized businesses (SMB).


Epson intros rangefinder digital camera

Epson America Inc. on Thursday introduced the R-D1, a rangefinder digital camera. The American introduction of the R-D1 trails its Japanese unveiling earlier this year.


Internet Life  #39;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas #39; Leaked to Web

Pirated copies of the American version of Rockstar #39;s  quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas quot; for PlayStation2 are showing up the Internet weeks before the game is set to go on sale.


Bhupathi, Mirnyi lose in last four

Madrid: Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi bowed out of the \$2.45 million Masters Series meet on Friday. The third seeds were beaten 4-6, 6-7 (3-7) by No.


Broadhurst keeps promise to wife in Madrid

Paul Broadhurst #39;s wife gave him the go-ahead to play this week #39;s Madrid Open after the birth of their son a month ago -- provided he did well -- and he has responded by taking over the second round lead.


Vast Turkmen mosque opens

\A new mosque, thought to be the largest in central Asia, is inaugurated in the isolated republic.


Wife of soldier sentenced in prison abuse scandal speaks out

BALTIMORE - The wife of an Army reservist sentenced to prison for abusing prisoners in Iraq said she knows her husband was wrong, but she also blames higher-ranking officials who  quot;sit behind the curtains quot; for the abuse.


Quantum buys Certance for \$60M

Tape storage vendor Quantum Corp. this week announced that it's buying Certance LLC, a maker of a competing tape drive technology.


Avis Europe is latest to get stung by IT

Avis Europe PLC has dumped a new ERP system based on software from PeopleSoft Inc. before it was even rolled out, citing substantial delays and higher-than-expected costs.


EU court ruling on Microsoft could come by next month

A European Union judge's decision on whether to suspend sanctions against Microsoft Corp. could come as early as mid-November, sources familiar with the process said today.


IT pay to rise 10 to 15 through 2007, study says

As the economy improves and companies begin to invest more in IT projects, demand for senior IT workers will help drive double-digit salary increases for top techies through 2007, according to a new Meta Group report.


Yahoo buys e-mail software firm Stata

Stata Labs' e-mail client, Bloomba, won't be continued, but the move generated speculation that Yahoo may be gearing up to take on Google's Gmail webmail service.


U.K. officials criticize secrecy in EDS system probe

The U.K. government is under fire from Parliament over IT system failures at the Department of Work and Pensions' Child Support Agency and what members see as secrecy surrounding government efforts to identify and fix problems.


Report: Corporate security undermined by lack of cooperation

A lack of communication between information security, physical security and risk management functions could be leaving gaps in corporate security.


PeopleSoft posts solid Q3 revenue growth

PeopleSoft reported a 12 increase in revenue, to \$698.8 million, and a slight uptick in revenue from software license sales in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.


Bad times boost efforts to align IT, business goals

CIOs from three organizations this week outlined steps they're taking to align IT with business goals and detailed some of the results they are seeing from their efforts.


Amazon.com net sales jump 29; Google reports \$52M in net income

Amazon.com Inc. reported net sales of \$1.46 billion in its third quarter, while Google reported \$805.9 million in revenue, an increase of 105 over the same quarter last year.


Quantum buys Certance for \$60M

OCTOBER 22, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Tape storage vendor Quantum Corp. announced this week that it has acquired Certance LLC, a maker of a competing tape drive technology for \$60 million in cash.


Cisco Beefs Up Security Through Acquisitions

Cisco Systems will pay \$74 million for Perfigo, a developer of packaged network access control products. Perfigo #39;s product, CleanMachines, will bolster up Cisco #39;s network security offerings for the small and mid-size business market.


Anti-Kerry Veterans Send Mail to 6 States (AP)

AP - Vietnam veterans who oppose John Kerry's presidential campaign sent out 2.4 million pieces of mail in six battleground states over the past two weeks, restating their complaints against the Democratic candidate.


Army Studying Halliburton Compromise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army is studying a possible  compromise with Halliburton Co. that might allow the company to  keep several billion dollars in disputed billings for work in  Iraq, defense officials said on Friday.


Google Doubles Profits

Google #39;s first quarterly earnings statement since its recent IPO rewarded investors with the news that the company has doubled its profits in the past year.


Chinas Q3 growth slows

BEIJING, OCTOBER 22: China #39;s economy expanded by 9.1 per cent in the third quarter compared with a year earlier, marking the third consecutive quarter of slower growth as Beijing reins in investment and lending.


Bush signs \$136 billion corp tax cut bill

President George Bush Friday, without ceremony, signed into law a \$136 billion US corporate tax cut bill. The bill gives tax breaks to a range of businesses from farmers to Hollywood producers to large corporations.


Muncie to Get 300 New Jobs

(Muncie) - Governor Joe Kernan announced a deal Friday that will lead to a new auto parts factory in Delaware County. Magna Drivetrain will create more than 300 jobs.


Microsoft fixes date for desktop search tool

com October 22, 2004, 1:56 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


New IBM Blade Cuts into Small Businesses

quot;We are dispelling the industry notion that blade servers are only a large enterprise play, quot; Jeff Benck, vice president for IBM eServer BladeCenter, said.


Cisco to Acquire Perfigo

In another move to address the increased threat and impact of worms and viruses to networked businesses, Cisco Systems, Inc. (www.


TI to put DVB-H in Single Chip

Texas Instruments have just announced they will be building a single chip that will that will allow cell phones to receive digital television broadcasts over a wireless network.


Ljubicic advances

MADRID, Oct. 22. - Ivan Ljubicic edged No. 7 seed Joachim Johansson in three tough sets on Friday to reach the semi-finals in the \$3 m Madrid Masters.


Vettori sets up innings victory

Dhaka: Daniel Vettori captured six wickets as New Zealand completed a hattrick of victories over Bangladesh after clinching the opening Test by an innings and 99 runs on Friday.


For one week at least, Boston lives up to its name: the Hub

More than a hundred thousand fans are expected to descend on the city this weekend to watch some crew races. A playoff game kicks off on Saturday evening


CalPERS chief tries for new seat on pension board

Bee Staff Writer. Sean Harrigan, ousted from the board of the California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, is lobbying for a return to the powerful pension fund, but his campaign does


U.S. Discourages North Korea WMD Attack (AP)

AP - The United States promised South Korea on Friday that any North Korean use of weapons of mass destruction after a planned U.S. troop pullout "would have the gravest consequences."


Michigan Secondary Looks to Bully Purdue (AP)

AP - Michigan's defensive backs have bullied and beaten Purdue's receivers in three straight wins over the Boilermakers.


RCMP are looking into explosive comments made by Vancouver Muslim cleric (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - RCMP and Vancouver police are investigating explosive comments made by a Vancouver Muslim cleric who has preached the virtues of "offensive jihad" and called Jews "the brothers of monkeys and swine."


Marsh Chief May Step Down as Part of Settlement

Independent directors at Marsh   McLennan have begun talking to the New York attorney general about forcing the resignation of Jeffrey W. Greenberg, the chief executive.


Rumsfeld: US to keep 'healthy deterrent' on Korean peninsula (AFP)

AFP - US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld assured South Korea the United States will keep a  quot;healthy deterrent quot; in the Korean peninsula even as it shifts defense responsibility to South Korea.


Wakefield Ready for the Bright Lights of World Series

BOSTON (Sports Network) - When the lights go on Saturday at  Fenway Park it will be exactly 18 years to the day the last  World Series game was played at the famed stadium.


President Bush signs new corporate tax-cut bill

US President George W. President Bush signed on Friday a new corporate tax bill which will shower 136 billion dollars on US businesses, farmers and other groups in coming years.


Agassi, Ljubicic advance in Madrid Masters

Ivan Ljubicic edged No. 7 seed Joachim Johansson in three sets Friday to reach the semifinals in the \$3 million Madrid Masters. The unseeded Croatian, who knocked out top seed Tim Henman


CICA Foreign Ministers sign declaration

RBC, 22.10.2004, Almaty 17:38:00.Foreign Ministers of the members of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building measures in Asia (CICA) have signed a declaration on the meeting of CICA ministers and approved the Confidence-Building Measures


Provisional Vote Fight Nears High Court (AP)

AP - The Supreme Court, which settled the last presidential election, may be drawn into this one even before Election Day.


Halloween Evolves Into High-Tech Holiday (AP)

AP - As a child, Tom McGannon always had the most decorated house on the block during the Halloween season. At 36, he still does, but the decorations are more high-tech.


Yahoo to Close PayDirect Online Payments Service (Reuters)

Reuters - Yahoo Inc. in November will close\PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete\with eBay Inc.'s PayPal, the company said on Friday.


Premiership: Manchester United V Arsenal - Clash of the Titans

Forget the three league points at stake. The only thing on the line in Sundays mouth-watering clash between the Premierships two superpowers is pride.


Rapids look for playoff revenge vs. LA

DENVER -- The second-seeded Los Angeles Galaxy travel to INVESCO Field at Mile High to face the third-seeded Colorado Rapids in the opening game of the 2004 MLS playoffs Friday.


Paint the Town Red: Red Sox and Redbirds (AP)

AP - The World Series logo was back on the field at Fenway Park, just like last year.


Google v. Microsoft: Trustbusters Not Needed

Last week, Google, a company renowned for its search service, released the Google Desktop, a software program that lets users search through materials stored on their


Agassi Moves Into Semis in Madrid Tourney (AP)

AP - Andre Agassi was greeted by a banner before his quarterfinal match at the Madrid Masters saying: "Agassi, thanks for keeping on playing. Spain loves u!!!"


Abuse  #39;ringleader #39; gets 8-year sentence

A military court sentenced Staff Sgt. Ivan Frederick yesterday to eight years in prison for abusing Iraqi prisoners last year in the grim chambers of Abu Ghraib.


Darfur security situation amplifies humanitarian crisis, United <b>...</b>

Darfur #39;s security situation remains unstable with gunmen attacking relief convoys, civilians and African villagers, causing roads to be blocked and areas to be classified as no-go zones, the United Nations said Friday.


Ontario delivers long-awaited gas-tax revenue to cash-strapped cities (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - The Ontario government finally made good Friday on its long-awaited promise to start siphoning millions in gas-tax revenue to municipalities desperate to fix crumbling infrastructure and underfunded transit systems.


Democrat Seeks Probe of Bush Aides' Travel (AP)

AP - The chairwoman of the House Democrats' homeland security task force is asking Congress' independent auditors to examine travel by senior Bush administration officials in light of recent trips to hotly contested states in the 2004 presidential election.


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Pentagon threatens 'gravest consequences' if North Korea attacks South (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States promised South Korea on Friday any North Korean use of weapons of mass destruction after a planned U.S. troop pullout from the South "would have the gravest consequences."


Marsh Stock Jumps on Talk of CEO Change

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh   McLennan Cos. shares were  whipsawed on Friday amid conflicting reports that a change in  the insurance broker's top management was imminent.


Ex-Citigroup Executives May Face S.E.C. Charges

Citigroup said that federal regulators had warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action.


Report: Intel shelves another chip

Intel Corp., the world #39;s largest maker of computer chips and a major employer in Folsom, has reportedly dropped plans to develop a chip for projection TVs, the latest in a series of product shifts by the Santa Clara company.


NASA Cassini Titan Flyby Mission Description

The first targeted flyby of Titan occurs on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 15:30 UTC (8:30 am Pacific time). Cassini #39;s closest approach to Saturn #39;s largest satellite is at an altitude of 1200 km (746 miles) above


Hacker Exposes UC Private Information

UC Berkeley officials issued a statement of regret about a computer hacking that may have exposed the names and social security numbers of about 600,000 people.


Red Sox in shape to lift The Curse with historic win

TO CALL it premature elation would be wrong: having spectacularly vanquished the New York Yankees, their smugly superior rivals and progenitors of The Curse, the Boston Red Sox nation was entitled to party as if there was no tomorrow.


Broadhurst takes charge in Spain

Paul Broadhurst fired a six-under-par 65 to claim a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Madrid Open. The Englishman had seven birdies to end the second round on 10 under, one ahead of Miguel Angel Jimenez, Darren Fichardt and Johan Edfors.


Ohio St. RB suspended for Indiana game

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mired in a three-game losing streak, Ohio State will be without senior running back Lydell Ross for Saturdays game against Indiana.


Tigers ink top pick Verlander

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers reached agreement Friday on a five-year contract with Justin Verlander, the second overall selection in the 2004 amateur draft, one week after the club announced it had given up on attempting to sign the


Sudanese opposition, government start peace talks

Sudanese opposition groups and a government delegation on Friday held the first full day of peace talks in Cairo with both sides optimistic about a deal, sources close to the negotiations told Egypt #39;s MENA news agency.


Ottawa balking over new offshore royalty regime for Nfld., says minister (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP) - Ottawa and Newfoundland have agreed to disagree over offshore oil royalties.


'Typical' Alabama Team Faces Tennessee (AP)

AP - Alabama has the Southeastern Conference's best defense and rushing offense, and leads the nation in kickoff returns.


GOP Voter Drive Accused of Tossing Cards (AP)

AP - In several battleground states across the country, a consulting firm funded by the Republican National Committee has been accused of deceiving would-be voters and destroying Democratic voter registration cards.


Wife Invokes Supreme Court to Tout Kerry (AP)

AP - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry would appoint Supreme Court justices who would safeguard a half-century of civil rights gains, his wife said Friday.


Ex-Citigroup Executives May Face SEC Charges

Citigroup said today that federal regulators had warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action against the executive who ran the division until this week.


No Kidde-ing: UTC Tries Direct Approach

United States engineering giant UTC has vowed to battle on in its attempts to buy fire extinguisher maker Kidde. The group, whose 1.


Canadian company to create 310 jobs at Muncie drivetrain plant

MUNCIE, Ind. - Auto parts supplier Magna International Inc. will build a \$73 million factory to produce powertrain components for General Motors Corp.


2007 Solheim Cup to be played in Halmstad, Sweden

The biennial Solheim Cup will return to Sweden in 2007 organizers said Friday, where the event will be played in Halmstad. The coastal city is 309 miles southwest of the capital, Stockholm.


Kidnapped CARE director urges British forces to leave Iraq

CAIRO - The kidnapped director of CARE International in Iraq tearfully urged British forces to withdraw from Iraq in a videotape broadcast Friday by Qatar-based Al-Jazeera satellite television news channel.


Haiti Accused of Making Illegal Arrests (AP)

AP - Human rights violations common under the government of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide still exist under Haiti's new U.S.-backed regime, a leading human rights lawyer said Friday.


Nigeria misses UN deadline to pull troops out of oilfields claimed by Cameroon (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria failed to agree with Cameroon on a promised troop-pullout from disputed territory in the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea on Friday, a month after a UN-backed deadline for its hand-over to Cameroon passed.


Scions of Utah Royalty Vie for Governor (AP)

AP - SALT LAKE CITY  #151; The race for governor of Utah is a contest between two men from families that might be the closest thing to royalty in this state.


Convicted Sex Offender Can Stay on Ballot (AP)

AP - A Green Party candidate for Congress can stay on the ballot despite being on probation for a sex offense conviction, the state attorney's general office said Friday.


Kernan Campaign Benefits from Jobs Announcement

(Muncie) - Jobs remain the top issue in the race for governor, and Democrat Joe Kernan, who has been the target of criticism for his job creation efforts, is fighting back today on two fronts.


Waltrip washed out of truck race by rain

Rain washed out qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, causing the field to be set by owner points and leaving Darrell Waltrip out of the field.


Ferrari on Top in Practice for Brazil GP

Rubens Barrichello set the pace Friday in his native city, just ahead of Ferrari teammate Michael Schumacher, as the two took the top times in practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix.


Barrichello Fires Up the Fans in Brazil

 By Alan Baldwin

 SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello fired uphis passionate home crowd on Friday with the fastest lap inpractice for Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.


Formula One Gets Big Technical Changes

Formula One's governing body imposed sweeping technical changes Friday designed to slash costs and improve the qualify of racing starting next year.


Keenan McCardell Could Start for Chargers (AP)

AP - Newly acquired wide receiver Keenan McCardell will make his season debut on Sunday and might even start for the San Diego Chargers in their road game against the Carolina Panthers.


Grand Theft Auto ... Stolen!

First it was Halo 2. Now the newest version of Grand Theft Auto has been leaked to the Internet. Rockstar Games #39; latest entry in its highly successful crime/action series, San Andreas, is scheduled for an


Battling Broadhurst back in vintage form

The joys of fatherhood have been put aside for Paul Broadhurst this week, and the West Midlander #39;s one-month-old son, Aaron, will have to wait at least two more days before getting a cuddle.


Castro remains awake in surgery to repair shattered kneecap

His kneecap shattered and his arm broken after a nasty fall, Fidel Castro refused to let doctors put him to sleep during surgery, showing his determination not to lose control of his nation #39;s affairs, if even for a moment.


Baird Hits the Front in Funai Classic

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Briny Baird shot a  six-under-par 66 to grab the lead after the second round of the  \$4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Friday.


Moscow lauded for ratifying Kyoto

Environmentalists hail the Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.


Majors' Oldest Park Still Going Strong (AP)

AP - There's a new bar on the right-field roof and seats on the left-field wall. In center field, Jimmy Buffet sang "Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude" on the hallowed ground that once was off-limits to concerts.


Report: Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich sells final stake in <b>...</b>

Basic Element, the holding company controlled by aluminum baron Oleg Deripaska, is close to acquiring full control of Russia #39;s biggest aluminum maker, Russian Aluminum, the Interfax news agency reported Friday.


Branson plays space invaders in California desert

Life in Mojave Town, the windswept and deserted frontier trading post in the Californian desert where the new Virgin Galactic base is located, is far from space age.


Titan Probe to Listen for Thunderstorms

The European probe Huygens will listen for alien thunderstorms as it descends through the atmosphere of Saturn #39;s moon, Titan, UniverseToday.


Hewitt love match over

A DISTRAUGHT Lleyton Hewitt was last night coming to terms with the end of his engagement to Kim Clijsters. The couple had been planning to marry in February and had even decided a guest list.


Record 2,600 football hooligans get game bans

A record 2,596 convicted hooligans have been barred from attending football matches both at home and abroad for up to ten years, the Home Office announced yesterday.


Soccer: Reality bites for Romanian playboy after cocaine test

Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu enjoys all the trappings of wealth and celebrity: fast cars, designer clothes, fawning followers and a nod into the glitziest nightclubs.


Broadhurst advances as Baker fails

Paul Broadhurst is in the hunt for his first European Tour win for nine years after adding a 65 to his opening 67 in the Madrid Open yesterday.


Fidels fall fails to get US call

Havana, Oct. 22 (Agencies): Fidel Castro wont allow himself to be put under general anaesthesia and America wont say get well soon.


Mixed Reaction Among Iraqis Following US Sergeant #39;s Sentencing for <b>...</b>

A US military court Thursday sentenced Army Sergeant Ivan Frederick to eight years in prison for his part in the abuse of Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison.


Burma army intelligence  #39;purged #39;

A Burmese opposition group says there has been a purge of high-ranking military intelligence officials since the departure of the ex-prime minister.


Lebanon PM Resigns, Says Will Not Head New Govt.

Lebanon #39;s Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri resigned Wednesday after the pro-Syrian president #39;s term was extended under what lawmakers called pressure from Damascus.


C #39;Wealth backs Musharraf #39;s intention to continue as Army Chief :

Islamabad, Oct 22 : Extending tacit support to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf #39;s intention to continue as the Army Chief despite pledging to quit the post, the Commonwealth today said the move should be considered democratic if Parliament approves it.


Titans Put Cornerback on Injury Report (AP)

AP - Cornerback Andre Woolfolk was added to the Tennessee Titans injury report Friday after back spasms forced him to leave practice early.


Brazil Reacts Angrily to Report on Nukes (AP)

AP - Brazil on Friday denounced a U.S. magazine report saying Brazil's uranium enrichment plant will give it the potential to build nuclear warheads.


Warped Satellites Prove Einstein Theory -Scientists (Reuters)

Reuters - Einstein was right -- again.\Satellites that have been pulled slightly off their orbits show\that the Earth is indeed twisting the fabric of space-time as\it rotates, scientists said on Thursday.


Greenberg son  #39;to stand down at Marsh #39;

Jeffrey Greenberg, the chief executive of Marsh  amp; McLennan, the insurance broker accused of rigging the market to make inappropriate fees from customers, was yesterday expected


At Google, Earnings Soar, and Share Price Follows

Google Inc. #39;s already soaring stock price rocketed even higher on Thursday after reporting strong growth in its first quarter as a public company, prompting skeptics


Yahoo to scrap online payment service

com October 22, 2004, 8:26 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.


Coulthard has one race to prove his worth

David Coulthard has set his sights firmly on a drive for Williams after trailing Juan Pablo Montoya, the man who will replace the Scot in the McLaren line-up next year.


Broadhurst ticks over for Volvo

Paul Broadhurst, the former Ryder Cup player, is in the hunt for a first European Tour victory for nine years after yesterday adding a 65 to his opening 67 at Club de Campo in the Madrid Open.


UPDATE 1-Baird keeps Lehman at bay in Funai Classic

Briny Baird, seeking his first win on the PGA Tour, fired a six-under-par 66 to grab the lead after the second round of the \$4.2 million Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort on Friday.


FEAR FOR GUARDS AS SCOTS GO NORTH

BLACK Watch soldiers were on their way to Iraq #39;s worst killing fields last night - and the Scots Guards could follow them. Britain #39;s top general hinted yesterday that UK troops could be based in high-risk areas around Baghdad until well into next year.


Doubts Increase Over Myanmar Democracy Plans

Myanmar #39;s military junta has pledged to stick by its  quot;roadmap to democracy, quot; but analysts said on Friday what little credibility the plan had has been shattered by the purge


C #39;wealth boss lays off from criticising Musharraf over uniform <b>...</b>

World News: Islamabad, Oct 22 : Commonwealth general secretary Don McKinnon today kept himself away from criticising Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for simultaneously holding the post of Army Chief.


Hunt for Indian bandit #39;s hidden jungle treasure

A jungle bandit gunned down by police earlier this week was still tantalising India from beyond the grave yesterday. Treasure hunters were said to be scouring the southern jungles


Toyota May Prepared to Supply Engines to Another Team

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Toyota could throw a lifeline to  struggling Jordan after saying they would be prepared to supply  a second team with engines next season.


Agency pleads for hostage release

Care International appeals on Arabic television for the release of its Iraq director, Margaret Hassan.


UN cuts Cyprus peacekeepers

The UN Security Council agrees to reduce by a third its peacekeepers on the divided island of Cyprus.


Uzbek court jails 23 over attacks

A court in Uzbekistan sentences 23 people to up to 18 years in jail for their role in a series of atttacks.


Bankrupt Nauru goes to the polls

The world's smallest independent country, the Pacific island of Nauru, holds elections on Saturday.


Ex-Costa Rica leader held in jail

A court in Costa Rica orders former president Rafael Angel Calderon be held ahead of his trial on corruption charges.


Raids on Ukraine poll opponents

Several raids have been carried out on opposition offices in Ukraine just over a week before presidential elections.


Civil servants vote for walkout

Britain's largest civil service union votes to stage a one-day strike among its 260,000 members on 5 November.


NetSuite smartens up CRM

A rarity among CRM vendors, NetSuite integrates an ERP and accounting backbone directly into its SFA, marketing, and support platform, overcoming back-office deficiencies that often limit CRM effectiveness. Version 10 addresses another common shortcoming in CRM apps: actionable business intelligence.


Open source or outsource?

One of the proverbial back stories of IT operations has always been the battle between the "suits" and the "techies." From the techie point of view, the hapless but disturbingly powerful suits are the business guys who put more thought into picking out hundred-dollar silk ties at Nordstrom than they put into million-dollar IT decisions. Worse, the suits gravitate towards outsourcing and service firms that implement big-dollar solutions. Many techies start on the other end of the spectrum with free open source solutions that reflect a substantial DIY ethic. Will the twain ever meet?


United Asks Court to OK Analysis

UAL Corp., the parent company of United Airlines, said Friday that it asked the bankruptcy court to approve Bridge Associates to conduct an independent analysis of the troubled carrier #39;s business plan.


Canadian company to create 310 jobs at Munci

MUNCIE, Ind. Auto parts supplier Magna International says it will build a 73 (m) million dollar factory in Indiana to produce powertrain components for General Motors.


Sox Fan's Death Raises Questions on Force (AP)

AP - The death of a college student from a pepper-spray-filled projectile sparked anger and questions Friday about whether police used too much force to break up rowdy Red Sox revelers outside Fenway Park.


Yahoo to close online payment service

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc. in November will close PayDirect, its online payments service that aimed to compete with eBay Inc. #39;s PayPal, the company said Friday.


A Look at U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq (AP)

AP - As of Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at least 1,104 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. At least 844 died as a result of hostile action, according to the Defense Department. The figures include three military civilians.


Bush Signs  #36;136B Corporate Tax Cut Bill (AP)

AP - President Bush showered  #36;136 billion in new tax breaks on businesses, farmers and other groups Friday, quietly signing the most sweeping rewrite of corporate tax law in nearly two decades.


Canada to Protect Slug, Whale, Endangered Species (Reuters)

Reuters - The North Atlantic\right whale, western wolverine and the dromedary jumping-slug\on Canada's Pacific coast will soon share a dubious\distinction.


Boston Hopes to Make Believers Out of Skeptics (Reuters)

Reuters - The Boston Red Sox created history, now\they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's\perennial also-rans take on the St Louis Cardinals in a bid to\earn their first World Series title since 1918.


Boston Hopes to Make Believers Out of Skeptics

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox created history, now  they will try to make believers out of skeptics as baseball's  perennial also-rans take on the St Louis Cardinals in a bid to  earn their first World Series title since 1918.


Autodiscovery Hall of Shame

\\"As part of the Jakarta Commons Feed Parser, I have created a Wiki page that\details autodiscovery support/non-support, syndication formats, and the common\locations of all syndication files across all of the major blogging services:"\\Brad created  a great "Hall of Shame" for blog services which don't use\autodiscovery or have problems with feed subscription.\\Shame. Shame. Shame!\\


FOAI Lands FAA Conversations

\\"In response to its FOIA request, EPIC has received from the Federal Aviation\Administration (FAA) transcripts (pdf) and audio recordings concerning the\request by the office of US House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay\(R-TX) to the FAA regarding the May 2003 search for the plane owned by Texas\State Representative Pete Laney (Tail Number N711RD)."\\"The May 12, 2003 audio recording of telephone conversations between the FAA's\Washington Operations Center and various FAA field employees clearly indicate\that the FAA employees were misled into believing that the request from DeLay's\office was part of 1) a formal Congressional investigation; 2) a formal\Congressional inquiry; a ...\\


Integrity of Florida E-Voting in Doubt (AP)

AP - With polls showing nearly equal numbers of Florida voters for President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the election's outcome may again hinge on a Florida recount. And the more that Floridians learn about how voting machines work, the more they question whether the 15 counties with paperless voting systems can accurately count and recount votes.


UN Declines to Train Iraqis for Saddam Trial

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations has rejected  a request from Iraqi leaders to train some 30 judges and  prosecutors who would be trying former President Saddam  Hussein, in part because Baghdad has the death penalty, a U.N.  spokesman said on Friday.


Vulnerability hits Java for cell phones

Researcher finds two flaws that under unusual circumstances could let a malicious program read private data or render a phone unusable.


Williams to Start Game 1 for Cardinals (AP)

AP - Woody Williams is a constant in a St. Louis Cardinals rotation that manager Tony La Russa keeps juggling. The right-hander will make his third straight series-opening start in Game 1 of the World Series on Saturday night.


British economic growth slows in third quarter

British economic growth in the third quarter slowed to 0.4 percent, its weakest growth rate in 18months, largely due to a decline in industrial production.


Icelandair lands 8.4 of easyJet

THE Viking invasion of the UK gathered momentum last night when Icelandair confirmed that it had spent about 50 million building an 8.4 per cent stake in easyJet.


United hires consultant to review plans; union suit dropped

The move is a step sought by two unions in exchange for dropping legal action against the carrier. If the hiring of Bridge Associates LLC is formally approved in bankruptcy court, the move will end a two-month


The Conference Board #39;s Index of Leading Economic Indicators <b>...</b>

RISMedia, Oct. 22, 2004The Conference Board reports today that the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators declined 0.1 in September, following a 0.3 decline in August, and a 0.3 decline in July.


Gold Fields challenges ruling that let Harmony bid

HARMONY Gold Minings \$8.1 billion (4.5 billion) hostile takeover offer for Gold Fields took an acrimonious turn last night when the much-larger target company appealed against a regulatory


Yahoo Acquires E-mail Software Firm

its second purchase this year of an e-mail startup. Stata Labs #39; Bloomba, which has earned high marks for performance, will bolster Yahoo #39;s competitiveness with Google and Microsoft, the companies say.


Bird fossil may show dinosaur link

before it hatched and which could shed light on the relationship between dinosaurs and birds. behaviour like caring for helpless young first began to evolve.


TI announces plans for cell phone TVs

DALLAS, Oct 21, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Texas Instruments unveiled plans Thursday for the industry #39;s first cell phone capable of receiving high definition TV broadcast signals.


Synchrotron puts city into national spotlight

With a flick of a giant switch, Canada #39;s biggest and most advanced scientific research laboratory will be officially launched later today in Saskatoon.


Cardinals finish off Astros; Red Sox up next

Jim Edmonds made a circus catch. Jeff Suppan outpitched the Rocket. And Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen came through, yet again. Surrounded by a rollicking sea of red, clearly these St.


Agassi moves into semis at Madrid

Andre Agassi responded to a warm greeting by Spanish fans by eliminating the last local hopeful, Tommy Robredo, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-2 Friday night, and advancing to the semifinals of the Madrid Masters.


Nuggets Anthony denies marijuana was his

LOS ANGELES: Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, who charged with marijuana possession last week, said Thursday at a pre-season National Basketball Association game that the drugs were not his.


Jayasuriya hits form in Faisalabad

Sanath Jayasuriya #39;s century put Sri Lanka in a strong position after the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Faisalabad.


Dell updates low-end server line

The company plans to announce two servers, the PowerEdge SC420 and the SC1420, for small customers Monday.


BRAWL-OUT WAR ... the 1990 clash

But the scoreline and Anders Limpars winner were forgotten when the dust settled on what came to be known as The Brawl at Old Trafford.


Photo: PalmOne's Treo 650

PalmOne's Treo 650 sports a sharper screen, faster memory and an improved camera.


Briefly: Dell updates low-end server line

roundup Plus: SAS Institute lures former Red Hat CFO...McAfee CFO joins Cray board...Unisys boosts COO to CEO...Turn your fingerprints into passwords.


SAS Institute lures former Red Hat CFO

Private data-mining software maker scoops up Kevin Thomson, who resigned from Linux maker in July.


Kyoto Protocol Clears Key Hurdle in Russia (AP)

AP - Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto Protocol on cutting greenhouse gases Friday, all but ensuring the sweeping environmental pact will go into effect after years of delays.


Software giant Microsoft rings up multibillion dollar profit gain (AFP)

AFP - The world's biggest software company, Microsoft Corp, said that its first quarter profits swelled to 2.9 billion dollars as consumers and businesses pumped up demand for new computers.


200 litres of fuel spilt in Coral Harbour, Nunavut, during resupply operation (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - CORAL HARBOUR, Nunavut (CP) - An estimated 200 litres of fuel spilled near the northern coastal community of Coral Harbour during a resupply operation Friday, Nunavut officials said.


Kite Maintains One-Stroke Lead at Schwab (AP)

AP - While Tom Kite did more with less raw talent than just about anybody during his PGA Tour days, Morris Hatalsky acknowledges he probably could have done more with his natural gifts.


Calif. Nixes Tiger Salamander Protections (AP)

AP - A split state wildlife commission rejected extra protections for the California tiger salamander for the second time Friday.


Bells Look to Fiber After Regulatory Wins (AP)

AP - For at least a decade, phone companies have been promising to rewire America with fiber-optic cables. Now, with a romp of regulatory victories in hand, the regional Bells say they're free to make good on that ambitious plan to bring lightning-fast Web and TV services to all the nation's homes.


Spitzer #39;s beady eye of the law spooks insurers

Insurance salesmen are used to having a reputation for probity and trustworthiness roughly on a par with second-hand car dealers. That #39;s beginning to look like the good old days, since America #39;s leading brokers


Kidde shares up 38 since offer

Fire-extinguisher maker Kidde yesterday poured more water on wannabe bidder United Technology Corporation when its chairman said Kidde #39;s shareholders had backed the board #39;s rejection of the 1.


Icelandair in swoop on easyJet

Britain #39;s largest low-cost airline, easyJet, was at the centre of frenzied speculation over a Nordic takeover last night after Icelandair revealed it had snapped up an 8.4 stake.


It will take more than a win to convince me everything is fine <b>...</b>

What a mouth-watering prospect Manchester United v Arsenal is. Giants versus giants. Or are we all getting carried away? Whatever the result, could it be that Old Trafford #39;s


Man U fan turns to Nomura in effort to block US tycoon

Keith Harris, the City banker and ardent Manchester United supporter, is pursuing a plan to prevent Malcolm Glazer taking over the club by asking Japanese bank Nomura to help give the fans a greater say in any takeover battle.


Baird moves out in front at Disney

Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - Briny Baird fired a six-under 66 Friday to move to the top of the leaderboard after two rounds of the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Resort.


U.N. Won't Train Judges for Iraq Tribunal (AP)

AP - The United Nations won't train judges or prosecutors for the Iraqi tribunal that will try members of Saddam Hussein's regime because it has no mandate and doesn't work with courts that can impose the death penalty, a U.N. associate spokesman said Friday.


Northern Uganda  #39;world #39;s biggest neglected crisis #39;

Northern Uganda, where around 20,000 children have been kidnapped and many forced to serve as combatants, is the world #39;s biggest neglected humanitarian crisis, the head of UN humanitarian affairs said yesterday.


Rates have peaked, says City

A sharp and surprising downturn in Britain #39;s economy made the City predict yesterday that interest rates have peaked, and signs emerged that the higher cost of borrowing is putting the brakes on the housing market and the manufacturing sector.


Schwarzenegger Opens Stop on  #39;Hydrogen Highway #39;

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger dedicated a pioneering hydrogen fueling station on Friday, calling it the first stop in a  quot;hydrogen highway quot; that would someday stretch across


Put up or push off, City patrician tells  #39;Bid  #39;em up Bruce #39;

Eight months of simmering tension at investment bank Lazard erupted this week as its patrician chairman told the Wall Street legend he hired to run the bank to take it public by next June or quit.


San Francisco aims to bridge digital divide

SAN FRANCISCO Bridging the digital divide that separates the technology literate from people who don #39;t have access to computers is high on San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom #39;s list of priorities.


Stradivarius Cards still playing second fiddle

BOSTON -- You expected to see Bill Murray and Larraine Newman disembarking from the St. Louis team bus as it rolled up to Fenway Park here late Friday afternoon.


Harry says sorry to family for embarrassment

Prince Harry has spoken at length to the Prince of Wales and Prince William after being involved in an early morning scuffle with a photographer outside a nightclub.


North Korea Sets Conditions for Joining Six-Party Nuclear Talks

North Korea set conditions for resuming the six-nation talks on its nuclear program, including the US dropping its hostile policy #39; #39; toward the communist nation, the official Korean Central News Agency said.


City Lawyer Reviewing Anthony Drug Case (AP)

AP - The city's attorney said Friday he hasn't decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player's said the drugs found in Anthony's backpack belonged to him.


LPGA Tour Rookie Beisiegel Ends With 79 (AP)

AP - LPGA Tour rookie Isabelle Beisiegel shot her best round of the week Friday, but it wasn't enough to end her attempt to become the first woman to qualify for the men's PGA Tour.


Easyjet soars as Icelandic airline buys 33m stake

Easyjet #39;s shares yesterday soared 21pc after Icelandair bought an 8.4pc stake worth 33.5m in the budget airline. It follows weeks of market speculation about a possible


Google Results Evoke 'Dot-Com' Fervor (Reuters)

Reuters - Shares of Google Inc. gained more\than 15 percent on Friday, to trade at more than twice the\level of its cut-price IPO, after the Web search leader\delivered strong quarterly results in its first reported\quarter as a public company.


Marsh Stock Jumps on Talk of CEO Change (Reuters)

Reuters - Shares of Marsh   McLennan Cos. were\whipsawed on Friday amid conflicting reports that a change in\the insurance broker's top management was imminent.


Microsoft Desktop Search Beta Coming Soon

News.com reports in the article: Microsoft fixes date for desktop search tool, that the company will offer up a beta release of a desktop search by the end of this year.


SF mayor: A chicken in every port

San Francisco #39;s mayor set a goal on Thursday of providing free wireless Internet connection citywide.  quot;We will not stop until every San Franciscan has access to free wireless Internet service, quot; Gavin Newsom


Kite clings to lead at Schwab Cup Championship

Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Tom Kite carded a two-under 70 Friday to remain atop the leaderboard through two rounds of the Champions Tour #39;s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.


Abducted Aid Worker in Iraq Begs for Life (AP)

AP - Trembling, haggard and weeping into a tissue, Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British aid worker who has spent nearly half her life delivering food and medicine in Iraq, begged Britain on Friday to help save her by withdrawing its troops, saying these "might be my last hours."


SORRY DAD, SAYS HARRY

PRINCE Harry has said sorry to Prince Charles over his nightclub clash with a photographer. The 20-year-old apologised after explaining why he lunged at Chris Uncle.


Bush Declares Kerry Can't Keep U.S. Safe (AP)

AP - President Bush said Friday that the choice facing voters amounts to who can keep Americans safer from terrorists and that John Kerry does not measure up. Kerry's campaign accused the president of resorting to fearmongering out of desperation as the rivals exchanged accusations across battleground states.


Actor Reeve Shown in Calif. Stem Cell Campaign Ad (Reuters)

Reuters - Less than two weeks after his\sudden death, actor Christopher Reeve on Friday began appearing\in a taped appeal to Californians to vote for a controversial\ballot measure that would fund a decade of stem cell research,


Momentum Builds for U.S. Role in Paying Highest Health Costs

Politicians are pushing an idea to fight high health costs by shielding employers from the most expensive medical cases.


In Character, a Quick Exit Is Required

For Simon, a sidewalk mime from Trinidad who does his statue act in various Midtown locations, the difficulty isn't standing for ten hours at a time. It's getting off the stage.


No Patriots Letup After Pennington's Long Day

On the worst day of Chad Pennington's career, he threw five interceptions in a loss to the Patriots last year. The Jets face the Patriots again on Sunday.


PeopleSoft's Prevarication

Stock options and a sales gimmick go unnoticed as the software maker reports impressive results.


Common Sense Investing

If the Sun Belt is where the growth is, then Southern Company is a place to be.


Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record

Don't bother with the small stuff. Here's what really matters to your lender.


Nextel's Walkie-Talkie Grows Up

The wireless phone provider's focus on business spills over into the consumer market.


Justice at last in sight over Air India terror bombings (AFP)

AFP - Nearly 20 years after their loved ones died in the worst terror strike prior to the September 11 attacks, relatives of 329 people killed in an Air India jet bombing are at last in sight of justice.


The New Republic Endorses Kerry!

\\"There was a time, in the aftermath of September 11, when this magazine liked\what it heard from George W. Bush. He said America was at war - not merely\with an organization, but with a totalitarian ideology. And he pledged to\defeat Islamist totalitarianism the same way we defeated European\totalitarianism, by spreading democracy. For a publication that has long\believed in the marriage of liberalism and American power, this was the right\analysis. And its correctness mattered more than the limitations of the man\from which it came."\\"Three years later, it has become tragically clear that the two cannot be\separated. The president's war on terrorism, which initially offered a\striking cont ...\\


Yahoo! enhances its arsenal to take on Google

Stata Labs is the latest weapon in Yahoos arsenal to take on Googles domination in the Search Engine market. Yahoo! bought this software company, which specializes in technology that enables users to


800M PLEDGED FOR VIRGIN BOSS #39;S SPACE TRIPS

MORE than 800million has been pledged to Sir Richard Branson #39;s space travel adventure - - years before the ship has even been built.


Grand Theft Auto San Andreas leaked

First it was Halo 2, now GTA. The new iteration of the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise was supposed to hit retails shelves by the end of October however pirated


Cassini-Huygens Set for Closest-Ever Flight Past Titan

It #39;s an encounter that everyone has been waiting for: on Tuesday, October 26, Cassini-Huygens will streak past Titan in the mission #39;s first close encounter with Saturn #39;s largest moon.


City lawyer still reviewing facts of Anthony drug case

The city #39;s attorney said Friday he hasn #39;t decided whether to drop a marijuana possession charge against Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, even though a friend of the player #39;s said the drugs found in Anthony #39;s backpack belonged to him.


Timeline: Margaret Hassan

Margaret Hassan, who works for charity Care International, was taken hostage while on her way to work in Baghdad. Here are the main events since her kidnapping.


880 Pounds of Cocaine Seized Off Colombia (AP)

AP - A joint French, American and British anti-narcotics operation intercepted four smugglers with 880 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Colombia this week, France's Defense Ministry said Friday.


Hostage Begs the British to Remove Troops in Iraq

Margaret Hassan begged Prime Minister Tony Blair to save her life by withdrawing troops from Iraq.


Officials Fear Iraq's Lure for Muslims in Europe

Intelligence officials fear that for a new generation of disaffected European Muslims, Iraq has become a new holy war.


Microsoft fixes date for desktop search tool

Microsoft has set a firmer date for the release of its desktop search software, after Google launched a test version of its rival program for scouring a PC #39;s hard drive.


Arsenal boss: Vieira 50-50 for Man Utd

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says captain Patrick Vieira is  quot;50-50 quot; to be fit for tomorrow #39;s blockbuster against Manchester United.


Sharapova beats Venus Williams for Zurich tennis semis

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia beat former world number one Venus Williams of the United States 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge WTA tennis tournament.


No Patriots Letup After Pennington #39;s Long Day

The numbers were as stark as the divergent directions of the two teams. On the worst day of Chad Pennington #39;s career, he threw five interceptions in a loss to the Patriots last December.


Kite maintains lead in Sonoma

Hatalsky #39;s 5-under 67 was the best round among the leaders, but Kite stayed in front at 10-under 134 with an afternoon of saves and clutch putting -- though he didn #39;t know it at the time.


A Coach Is Forced to Tackle the Lawyers #39; Game Plans

When Tennessee plays Alabama on Saturday afternoon, Neyland Stadium will be packed with the customarily passionate orange-clad throng.


Louis Hillary Park: Elections, World Series make for a fun days <b>...</b>

well, sort of very own -t. Louis Cardinals are in the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. (How did that happen?). Having been a Cardinals


Asian countries pledge closer cooperation in fighting against <b>...</b>

Senior diplomats of 17 Asian governments Friday adopted a Catalogue of Confidence Building Measures, declaring their intention to promote closer cooperation in the fight against international terrorism.


Nuggets Overpower Warriors for 105-86 Win (AP)

AP - Earl Boykins scored 19 points and the Denver Nuggets forced the Golden State Warriors into 26 turnovers en route to an easy 105-86 victory Friday night in the opener of an NBA preseason doubleheader at Staples Center.


Biotech Bug Busters Try to Save Venezuela Art Works (Reuters)

Reuters - Biotechnology is meeting art\in Venezuela as scientists try to save the country's art\treasures from being ruined by its tropical insects, fungi and\humidity.


Fall in football hooligan arrests

Arrests at football games are down by 10 as more fans are subjected to banning orders, the Home Office says.


Caesars agrees to sell Bally #39;s New Orleans in \$24 million deal

LAS VEGAS Caesars Entertainment Incorporated announced today that it has agreed to sell its Bally #39;s Casino New Orleans for about 24 (m) million dollars.


Ukrainian cops search homes of opposition activists in runup to election (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian police and state security agents searched the apartments of two opposition activists Friday, just over a week before the country's hotly contested presidential election, a news report and an opposition group said.


#39;Aussie Kim #39; calls time on Hewitt love match

Kim Clijsters has stunned the tennis world by announcing her break up with Lleyton Hewitt just four months before their scheduled wedding.


Lackluster effort leaves Gordon behind Newmans record run

Ryan Newmans record run snatched the pole while Jeff Gordon picked the worst time for a lackluster qualifying effort Friday at Martinsville Speedway.


U.N. Panel: Cambodia Could Be Terror Haven (AP)

AP - Cambodia needs urgent help if it is to avoid becoming a "breeding ground for terrorism," the chairman of the Security Council's committee on al-Qaida said Friday.


Pressure Said to Be Building for Ouster of Marsh's Chief

Under pressure from regulators, the directors of Marsh   McLennan Companies, the big insurance broker, are moving to force the resignation of Jeffrey W. Greenberg.


Mobile Operators Seek Higher Sound Quality (Reuters)

Reuters - Ring tones on mobile phones were once\considered cool if they simply sounded musical. Then phones\starting ringing to the tune of a pop song, giving way to "ring\songs."


Rah-Rah, Sis-Boom-Bah for Google! Or Not

The cheerleading for Google from the analysts at leading brokerage firms is starting to sound a lot like the days of the dot-com bubble.


In Swing States, Growth of Jobs Has Faltered

As job growth has picked up in many areas of the country, employment has continued to falter in some crucial battleground states.


Forecast for Chip Industry Sees a New Order of Business

When Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, speaks of the future of the chip business, he sounds somber.


Memos Warned of Billing Fraud by Firm in Iraq

The memorandums charge that Custer Battles repeatedly billed occupation authorities for nonexistent services.


A Look at Lawsuits Ahead of Election (AP)

AP - Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Friday:


Japan Finds Another Suspected Mad Cow Case (AP)

AP - A Holstein in western Japan tested positive for mad cow disease in a preliminary test conducted Saturday, an official said.


Cheney Derides Kerry Over War on Terror (Reuters)

Reuters - Vice President Dick Cheney\said on Friday he had no confidence in Democratic challenger\John Kerry's ability to fight the war on terror.


Delta Air Lines Prepares Chapter 11 Filing

Delta Air Lines Inc. could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, a source familiar with the matter said.


Oil Price Tops \$55; Heating Supply Low

Oil closed above \$55 a barrel Friday for the first time as traders worried about low stockpiles of heating oil and strong economic growth in China.


U.S. Limits Chinese Sock Imports

U.S. imports of socks from China will be strictly limited next year, the Bush administration announced yesterday -- a decision that could herald similar action against other types of Chinese-made clothing that have the potential to dominate world markets.


Marsh Talks to Spitzer About Settling

Independent directors of Marsh   McLennan Cos. approached New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer this week about settling the corruption charges Spitzer has brought against the giant insurance broker and financial services firm, according to sources close to the investigation.


Fannie's Issues: Simple or Not?

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William H. Donaldson said in an interview this week that the accounting issues the SEC must address in its investigation of mortgage funding giant Fannie Mae are "not black and white."


TSA Tightens Rules For Flight Training

The Transportation Security Administration said yesterday that it expanded a program to conduct security checks that could affect more than 100,000 foreign students seeking flight training in the United States and U.S. certified pilots who are noncitizens.


Sox Are Up? Sell!

Think you've got a bead on who will win the World Series that begins tonight between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals? Prepared to put your money where your mouth is?\
-The Washington Post


Schwarzenegger unveils hydrogen Hummer, but not how he planned

But it #39;s not exactly the hydrogen-powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office. Criticized by environmentalists for owning a gas-guzzler, Schwarzenegger said during last year #39;s


NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 October 2004

All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Day 7 of joint Exp.9/Exp.10 operations and last full day before 8S undocking.


Safin salvages victory

FLAMBOYANT Russian Marat Safin lived dangerously tonight, salvaging three break points to hang on for a 6-4 6-4 win over Peru #39;s Luis Horna at the 2.425 million euro (\$4.


Castro Says He Stayed in Charge After Fall

Taking pains to demonstrate that he retains firm control over Cuba after fracturing his knee and arm in a fall at a public event, President Fidel Castro says


Cambodia seen as potential terror haven

Cambodia needs international help in erecting defences against terrorism or it could become a safe haven for al Qaeda and similar groups, Chile #39;s UN ambassador has warned.


Karzai Rivals Whittle Away at Afghan Vote Lead

Hamid Karzai remained on course on Friday to win Afghanistan #39;s first direct presidential election, but with a quarter of the vote still to be counted, rivals were whittling


Searching for Offense

Coach Ralph Friedgen, long deemed an offensive guru, is still searching for a way to shake Maryland out of its scoring funk.


A Special Free Agent

SFX, one of the top sports representation firms, is in danger of losing agent Arn Tellem and potentially a star-studded NBA and Major League Baseball client list.


Newman Grabs Pole

Ryan Newman takes the pole Friday for the Subway 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.


The Rundown

4 Miami at N.C. State 7:45 p.m., ESPN
Think the Wolfpack is kicking itself for that loss two weeks ago at North Carolina? You bet. Had N.C. State (4-2, 3-1 ACC) won that one, this would be for sole possession of first place in the ACC. As it is, this is a chance for the Wolfpack to show it belongs in the upper echelon of the restructured league -- which, for now, is Miami, Florida State, and a cesspool of also-rans. The Wolfpack's defense is the best in the nation against the pass (97.5 yards per game) and overall (203.7). It will have to shut down a rejuvenated Brock Berlin, who threw for 308 yards last week against Louisville, his most in 13 games. Key for N.C. State: Will perpetually banged-up tailback T.A. McLendon -- a game-time decision because of a bad hamstring -- be able to run effectively?


Monsters, Inc.

The Red Sox in the World Series will face a Cardinals lineup that features a balanced offense loaded with speed, power and depth.


Kidnapped Aid Official Begs Blair To Save Her

Pleading for her life between terrified sobs, kidnapped aid official Margaret Hassan appeared on a videotape Friday urging the British prime minister to abandon Iraq.


Egypt Inquiry Slowed by Lack of Evidence

Two weeks after coordinated bombings at several Red Sea resorts in Egypt, investigators have yet to assemble a clear picture of how the attacks occurred or identify the people or group behind them.


Italy Asks a Banner Question: Whodunit?

Some art experts believe intricate letters painted on a saint's cloak are artist Raphael's monogram.


880 Pounds of Cocaine Seized Off Colombia

A joint French, American and British anti-narcotics operation intercepted four smugglers with 880 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Colombia this week, France's Defense Ministry said Friday.


Motor Racing: Toyota May Supply Engines to Another Team

 By Alan Baldwin

 SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Toyota could throw a lifeline tostruggling Jordan after saying they would be prepared to supplya second team with engines next season.


Kirilenko May Be Near Contract Extension (AP)

AP - Andrei Kirilenko feels he is close to a contract extension with the Utah Jazz and hopes to have it finalized within the next few days.


US Airways pilots vote for pay cuts of \$300m

Pilots at US Airways have voted in favour of giving \$300 million in annual wage and benefit concessions to the struggling airline, becoming the first major labor group to accept permanent cuts, the union representing pilots said.


Quebec provincial police secretly installed camera in Kanesatake territory (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - KANESATAKE, Que. (CP) - Quebec provincial police denied Friday they were spying on the Mohawk territory of Kanesatake by hiding a surveillance camera on top of a school opposite the police station.


American judge rejected from FIG technical committee

American judge George Beckstead was rejected in his bid for re-election to the men #39;s technical committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) in Antalya, Turkey on Friday.


Aussie drought to break at Classic?

No Australian has ever won the Funai Classic at Disney World, but there were signs here today of an impending break in the drought.


Pleading for her life between terrified sobs, kidnapped aid official Margaret Hassan appeared on a videotape Friday urging British Prime Minister Tony Blair to abandon Iraq


Nextel Profit Up

Nextel Communications Inc. Friday reported improved profit and revenue during its third quarter as it boosted its subscriber base to 14.5 million, an increase of 550,000.
-The Washington Post


SEC Asks Appeals Court To Reinstate AOL Lawsuit

America Online should be subject to lawsuits by Homestore.com shareholders who are seeking to prove that AOL engaged in sham deals that helped Homestore improperly report higher revenue, lawyers at the Securities and Exchange Commission argued.


U.S. Sends 3 Planes to Aid Darfur Peace Force

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force on Friday sent  three cargo planes to carry Rwandan forces and equipment to  Darfur to assist an African Union peacekeeping effort in the  violent region of western Sudan.


Web Desktop Moves Raise Security Alerts

A pair of phishing vulnerabilities this week targeted at Google Inc. point to the kind of new threat Web companies can face as they expand their services into desktop applications, security experts say.


A slugger #39;s paradise

The offenses of the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox will no doubt keep scoreboard operators busy at Fenway Park for the first two games of the World Series.


Ljubicic beats Henman while Agassi advances

Top-seeded Tim Henman was ousted by Croatian nemesis Ivan Ljubicic 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the third round of the Madrid Masters on Thursday.


Bourdais eyes Champ title

The result was that Sebastien Bourdais of France edged closer to clinching his first Champ Car title by guaranteeing himself a front-row spot tomorrow #39;s Lexmark Indy 300 after leading Friday #39;s opening qualifying session.


Clarett #39;s Bid to Have Court Reconsider Lawsuit Is Rejected

A federal appeals court has rejected running back Maurice Clarett #39;s long shot bid to get the court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL #39;s eligibility rule for the draft.


Japan Finds Another Suspected Mad Cow Case

TOKYO Oct 22, 2004 - A Holstein in western Japan tested positive for mad cow disease in a preliminary test conducted Saturday, an official said.


Regulators Let Cingular Buy AT #38;T Wireless (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - The  #36;41 billion merger between Cingular Wireless LLC and AT T Wireless Services Inc. won approval from the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, according to federal sources close to the agency, paving the way for major changes in the lucrative wireless-phone market.


U.S. Aims to Revive 6-Way N. Korea Talks (AP)

AP - On a trip to East Asia, Secretary of State Colin Powell intends to work out a strategy with Japan, China and South Korea on how to convince North Korea it is not under threat of attack.


A New Judgment Day For Decalogue Displays (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Sometime in late winter, advocates for and opponents of public displays of the Ten Commandments will argue the issue before the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time in 25 years.


It's All in the Name

The family of the late Mickey Mantle is angry about a decision to temporarily rename the Yankees slugger's eponymous restaurant.


Lehman Lurks in Fla.

Tom Lehman is just one shot back at the Funai Classic at the Disney Magnolia course. Lehman has not won in nearly five years.


Fuzzy Math

Ohio State's national championship win over Miami in 2002 is the only time in recent memory that the college football season has ended absolutely free of controversy.


Fallujah Insurgents Fight US Marines for Second Day (Update1)

US Marines engaged rebels on the outskirts of the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah for a second day, the US military said in an e-mailed statement.


Japan May Have 15th Case of Mad Cow Disease, Kyodo Says

Japan may say it found its 15th case of mad cow disease in an animal found in Mie prefecture, Kyodo News said, citing the local government.


U.N. Won't Help Iraqis With War Crimes Trials

The United Nations has refused a U.S. request to assist Iraqi judges and prosecutors seeking to try former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants for war crimes, saying that a new Iraqi special tribunal  includes a death penalty provision opposed by the United Nations and fails to meet the minimum standards of justice.


Bloodied Harpring Leads Jazz Over Kings (AP)

AP - Matt Harpring had 10 points and nine rebounds despite missing much of the first half with a bloody nose, and rookie Kris Humphries scored 13 in the Utah Jazz's 101-88 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.


This Date in Baseball for Oct. 23 (AP)

AP - 1910  #151; Philadelphia's Jack Coombs won his third game of the World Series, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2 as the Athletics took the championship in five games. Eddie Collins had three hits, including two doubles, to lead the A's attack.


S.E.C. Warns It May Act On Ex-Officer Of Citigroup

Citigroup said regulators warned the bank that an investigation of its asset management unit could result in an enforcement action against the executive who ran the division.


Family of Israeli-Arab Released Cheers (AP)

AP - Azzam Azzam's family erupted in cheers, applause and tears on learning Sunday that the Arab-Israeli businessman had been freed after eight years in an Egyptian jail.


Crude oil prices rise to above US\$55 a barrel

World oil prices rose to a new record high above 55 US dollars a barrel Friday, stirring fears of 60-dollar-a-barrel New York crude, as concerns about the global supply of heating


A New Order of Business for Chip Industry

When Morris Chang, the founder of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, speaks of the future of the chip business, he sounds somber.


France #39;s Joubert wins Skate America men #39;s title

France #39;s Brian Joubert was ready for a win after a second-place finish earlier this year at the World Championships. Despite trouble landing several jumps, Joubert got his victory in the men #39;s free skate Friday


Hamas vows to avenge leader #39;s death

GAZA CITY, Oct 22: Israel #39;s killing of a top Hamas fighter in Gaza prompted calls for vengeance by the radical Islamic group on Friday, days ahead of a critical parliament vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s plan to evacuate the territory.


Dell gets Philips order

Philips might have started selling PCs again, but they are still outsourcing their internal PC needs. And Dell is the lucky one to get the deal worth around USD 700 millions!


Officials Fear Iraq's Lure for Muslims in Europe

Officials fear that for a new generation of disaffected European Muslims, Iraq has become the crux of a new holy war.


Agency: Calif. Water Shift Won't Hurt Fish (AP)

AP - A federal agency ruled Friday that shifting more Northern California water to Southern California will not jeopardize five threatened or endangered species of fish.


Peguero's Goal Gives Colorado Playoff Win (AP)

AP - Jean Philippe Peguero scored in the 31st minute to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in an MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff game Friday night.


Crude oil futures rise for third straight day

WASHINGTON - Oil prices cruised above \$55-a-barrel yesterday as concerns about the global supply of winter fuels persist ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.


Schwarzenegger unveils hydrogen Hummer, but not how he planned

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced an environmentally friendly Hummer on Friday -ut not exactly the hydrogen-powered car he promised voters he would build when he campaigned for office.


No. 15 Louisville Blows Out South Florida

Stefan LeFors completed his first 13 passes, threw for one touchdown and ran for another in Louisville #39;s 41-9 victory over South Florida on Friday night.


Cardinals Trounce Bulls

Stefan LeFors completes his first 13 passes, throws for one touchdown and runs for another in No. 15 Louisville's 41-9 victory over South Florida on Friday night.


Colorado State 'Boots' Wyoming 30-7 (AP)

AP - Jimmy Green helped Colorado State win back the coveted Bronze Boot, running for 124 yards and a touchdown Friday night in a 30-7 victory over archrival Wyoming.


Caesars OKs Sale of Bally #39;s New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its Bally #39;s Casino New Orleans for about \$24 million, company officials said Friday.


Web watch: Google desktop

Google #39;s Desktop Search application, released as a preview this month for Windows XP and 2000 PCs, searches the hard drive of your PC using the same algorithms that have made its Internet search engine fast, accurate and popular.


TODAY #39;S MATCHUP: MIAMI AT NC STATE

* PULLING RANKS: NC State is 8-47-1 against opponents ranked in the top 10, including a 1-5 record under Chuck Amato. The Pack has twice beaten a team ranked as high as No.


Newman wins pole in Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (Ticker) - Ryan Newman is probably too far back in the  quot;Chase for the Championship quot; to seriously contend for the title.


Web Desktop Moves Raise Security Alerts (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Google's phishing vulnerabilities could foretell new security threats for major Internet companies cozying up to the desktop.


Motorsports: Ferrari dominate second practice at Interlagos

Ferrari dominated the second practice session ahead of Sunday #39;s Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo on Friday, Rubens Barrichello proving the quickest in front of team mate Michael Schumacher.


Berlin brings calm to  #39;Canes

Brock Berlin #39;s relationship with University of Miami football fans has been uneasy at best. He has tried to appease them as best he could -- by winning games, particularly in the fourth quarter.


It #39;s Decision Time for Nets #39; Collins

Jason Collins has until Oct. 31 to sign a contract extension with the Nets. If Collins, a 7-foot center, cannot come to an agreement with the team by then, he cannot negotiate


Al Jazeera airs video of Margaret Hassan pleading for her life

HAMISH ROBERTSON: But first this morning to that video footage of the kidnapped aid worker, Margaret Hassan, which has been broadcast on the Arabic language television channel, Al Jazeera.


Tendulkar set to play in third test v Australia (Reuters)

Reuters - Sachin Tendulkar is set to return for next week's third test against Australia in Nagpur after coming through a fitness check on Saturday.


Ex-CIA Chief Gates Warns on Cyberterror (AP)

AP - Cyberterrorism could be the most devastating weapon of mass destruction yet and could cripple the U.S. economy, former CIA Director Robert Gates said at a terrorism conference Saturday.


Crude Oil Closes Above \$55; Tight Winter Supply Is Seen

Oil prices climbed again yesterday, closing above \$55 a barrel for the first time, on concerns that supplies will be stretched thin this winter while demand from China remains solid.


President OKs overhaul of corporate tax law

President Bush yesterday signed into law the most sweeping changes to the corporate tax code in nearly two decades. The bill creates roughly \$140 billion in tax cuts for businesses and


Soyuz set to return tonight

Mike Fincke #39;s new baby is on the astronaut #39;s mind as he returns to Earth today, though she might not know it.  quot;I #39;m very concerned she doesn #39;t know who her father is, quot; Fincke told reporters


Google #39;s First Report Is a Goodie

With its profits and stock surging, the search giant is winning over skeptics. Still, long-term growth challenges remain. With Google #39;s shares climbing 75, to \$150 since its August initial public offering, a


Ericsson Returns to Profit but Lowers 2005 Outlook

Ericsson, the world #39;s largest maker of mobile phone networks, posted a quarterly profit on Friday, but reported disappointing new orders and offered a subdued outlook for 2005.


Tripath Tech sees Q3 loss widening

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Tripath Technology plunged as much as 57 percent in late trading Friday after the company said its third-quarter loss would widen, revenue would come in well below its previous outlook and that it would take a charge


Cassini probe to return to Saturn moon

US space probe Cassini will near Titan, one of Saturn #39;s moons, on October 26 to take pictures with the aid of radar, NASA said.


Tracy wins pole at Surfers Paradise

Canada #39;s Paul Tracy overcame a damaged nosecone in practice to claim the pole position for the Lexmark Indy 300 on Friday, breaking up a battle between teammates Sebastien Bourdais and Bruno Junqueira.


Japan discovers another suspected mad cow case

Japanese and US officials wrapped up three days of talks Saturday to lift Tokyo #39;s 10-month-old ban on imports of American beef, reportedly narrowing differences over testing standards for mad cow disease but failing to strike a deal.


Baseball and its fans recover from 1994 strike

Ten years after the World Series was canceled and fans left in droves, Major League Baseball will tell you it has never been healthier.


Despite his fall, experts say Cuban ruler has no plan to give up <b>...</b>

President Fidel Castro will likely be off his feet for several weeks recovering from a fractured knee and arm, but experts said Friday they don #39;t expect the 78-year-old Cuban


Chase for the cup dividing fan camps

There has been much talk lately about the chase for the championship and whether or not NASCAR has met its objectives by changing the points system.


Baird Leading Mickey Mouse Club

LAKE BUENA VISTA - It #39;s true. Nothing puts more smiles on more faces than a trip to Disney World. If there was any doubt, just take a look at this week #39;s Funai Classic leader board.


Nets Get 23 From Jefferson, Beat Celtics

Boston Celtics #39; Gary Payton scrambles over New Jersey Nets #39; Eric Williams after a loose ball during the first quarter Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Boston.


Two guards appear in court martial hearings

BAGHDAD: Preliminary court martial proceedings were held on Friday for two US jail guards accused of abuse of Iraqi detainees in Baghdads Abu Ghraib prison.


Nextel's Profit Rose by 69 in 3rd Quarter

Nextel Communications said earnings and subscriber growth for the full year would exceed initial estimates.


A deal would officially end billing disputes

The Pentagon has all but abandoned hope that Halliburton Co. will be able to fully account for all expenses associated with supporting US troops in Iraq and is considering an accounting armistice.


SHATNER ANTES UP TO BEAM UP

William  quot;Captain Kirk quot; Shatner is forking over \$200,000 to boldly go where he #39;s never really been before. The  quot;Star Trek quot; thespian is one of 7,000 stargazers who have pledged


Bryant carries Lakers past Clippers

Playing another aggressive game, Bryant scored 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers posted a 113-102 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.


Hostage Margaret:  #39;I don #39;t want to die like Bigley #39;

Hostage Margaret Hassan has made an emotional appeal for UK forces to withdraw from Iraq, in a video shown on al-Jazeera. She was shown pleading:  quot;Please help me, please help me.


Middle East ; Iran nuclear deal  #39;tied to US election #39;

quot;This is the beginning of the endgame, not the endgame, quot; Samore said. The meeting was to give Iran a last chance to come clean before the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) decides on 25 November whether Iran is cooperating or not.


US Planes Hit Iraq's Falluja, Zarqawi Man Seized

FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. warplanes bombed targets in  Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja overnight, killing two people  and wounding three, and the U.S. military said it had captured  a wanted militant on Saturday.


Google #39;s share price surprises

Shares of Google Inc., the Internet search engine that first sold stock to the public in August, surged 15 percent after profit more than doubled, and the company said online advertising sales show no signs of slowing.


Settlement Offered in Drug Patent Case

The attorney general of Oregon, Hardy Myers, has proposed a \$36 million nationwide settlement among the pharmaceutical manufacturer Organon USA, consumers and states over the antidepressant drug Remeron.


Video-game market is hot

Elf ingenuity aside, if Santa wants to make sure he has enough of the holiday seasons video game must-haves, he had better start pre-ordering now.


His father made him a Cardinals fan forever

All these years I have been around sports, and I still don #39;t really understand how a person becomes a fan. And I #39;ma fan -- of the St.


Latest kidnapping angers many Iraqis

Kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan pleaded for her life in a tearful videotape Friday, saying she feared facing the same fate as British hostage Kenneth


Death toll in China mine blast reaches 77; search for survivors continues (AFP)

AFP - The death toll from a devastating coal mine gas explosion in central China's Henan province rose to 77 as rescuers continued to search for any survivors, state media reported.


Toshiba readies HD DVD laptop

Toshiba announced this week that it is aiming to sell laptop computers loaded with its next generation DVD drive by next year. Toshiba #39;s next generation standard, called HD DVD, is in competition with the


Red-hot World Series: Red Sox, Redbirds

BOSTON - The World Series logo was back on the field at Fenway Park, just like last year. That #39;s right, the 100th World Series opens tonight in the city where the Fall Classic began in 1903 with Cy Young


Newman shatters track record en route to Subway 500 pole

Ryan Newman shattered the track recorded at Martinsville Speedway Friday afternoon, capturing the pole for Sunday #39;s SUBWAY 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race.


Aid worker pleads for her life

Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped Iraq director of the aid group CARE International, pleaded for her life in a video that played on the Al-Jazeera Arabic news network Friday


Explosion of Postwar Humor Helps Iraqis (AP)

AP - In debt, jobless and fed up with power outages, Abu Qadouri and his wife have themselves frozen to be revived when life is better. Ten years later, they are thawed out.


Summary: Momentum Key in 2004 Election (AP)

AP - THE ISSUE: While the race for the presidency is now a virtual dead-heat between President Bush and Democrat John Kerry, on Election Day it could turn into a landslide.


Crocodile Husbandry Is Really Hard, China Finds

China hoped to become a highly competitive producer of crocodile meat, hides and shoes, but that dream has been difficult to realize.


Russia's Lower House Approves Kyoto Treaty on Emissions

The vote set the stage for enactment of the international treaty aimed at reducing emissions blamed for global warming.


A Quiet Struggle for the Conservationist Vote

The fight for the support of conservationists, hunters and anglers is being waged from the pages of Field and Stream magazine to the strategy sessions of the Sierra Club.


Once Red, 'Mr. Green' Is a Hero Anywhere but at Home

Mikhail S. Gorbachev has decided to devote his post-presidential years to campaigning for the protection of the environment.


Defense Lawyers in Disney Trial Try to Discredit a Witness

Defense lawyers in the Walt Disney trial on Friday tried to undermine the credibility of a witness who testified that company directors neglected their oversight


Relativity prediction is correct

A key prediction of Albert Einstein #39;s general theory of relativity has been confirmed by an experiment showing that the Earth #39;s rotation drags the surrounding fabric of space-time along with it.


French Joubert wins men #39;s figure skating title

Brian Joubert of France won the men #39;s figure skating title Friday at Skate America, finishing with an overall score of 193.46 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


Change-up: Tigers sign top draft pick Verlander

After saying earlier this month they had withdrawn their offer to top draft choice Justin Verlander, the Tigers announced Friday they had signed the Old Dominion right-hander to a five-year contract.


Low-Key Suppan Plays Big Role for Cards (AP)

AP - Somewhat lost in the St. Louis Cardinals' Game 7 victory over a future Hall of Fame pitcher was the role their little-known starter played in getting them to their first World Series in 17 years.


Briny Baird Seeking Elusive PGA Tour Win (AP)

AP - Briny Baird has played 153 times on the PGA Tour without winning, and he gets another chance this weekend in the Funai Classic at Disney.


Karzai maintains clear majority as Afghan vote count passes 75 percent (AFP)

AFP - Hamid Karzai maintained his clear majority in the Afghan presidential elections as the vote count passed 75 percent, according to the official poll website.


Falcons Coordinator Donatell Bounces Back (AP)

AP - After taking the fall in Green Bay, Ed Donatell has gotten right back up with the Atlanta Falcons.


Music Player/Storage Device Holds 100Gb of Data (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Digital Mind Corp.'s DMC Xclef 500 player offers voice recording, FM radio, PC and Mac compatibility, and support for six music file formats in USB mass storage device.


Oil futures pass \$55 US for first time

WASHINGTON -- Oil futures prices surged to new heights above \$55 US a barrel yesterday as concerns about the global supply of heating oil persist ahead of winter.


Schwarzenegger unveils hydrogen-powered Hummer

but not exact d when he campaigned for office. Criticized by environmentalists for owning a gas-guzzler, Schwarzenegger


States hurricane losses includes 9,500 lost jobs

The toll from Hurricanes Charley and Frances widened Friday as Florida reported it lost 9,500 jobs, the first drop in employment in two years.


Synchrotron to shed lot of light

SASKATOON -- The switch was officially flipped on one of the largest science projects in Canadian history yesterday, igniting the passions of researchers who aim to do everything from creating smaller radios to curing the common cold.


Big leagues

THE nation is deeply divided. The voters are intolerant of opposing views. Yet there has been much joy in Houston, a city whose baseball team finally advanced in the playoffs and came within one game of being in the World Series.


It #39;s not party time yet, Boston

BOSTON - If this World Series comes down to a battle of sentiment and pathos, it ain #39;t even going to be close. The Red Sox, one senses, have became the people #39;s choice, the exceptions being jealous Cubs


World Series preview - NL

The Cardinals won a major league best 105 games, andfinished 13 games ahead of second-place Houston in the National League Central.


POLICE TO WARN ARSENAL  amp; MAN U PLAYERS

POLICE will visit the dressing-rooms of Manchester United and Arsenal to lay down the law before their grudge match tomorrow. Both teams will be warned  quot;in no uncertain terms


Tracy claims Indy pole

Champ Car World Champion Paul Tracy has shaken off a terrible practice session to qualify fastest for the Gold Coast Indy. Tracy hit a tire barrier towards the end of the opening 15-minute practice session, damaging his nosecone.


Tendulkar cleared for Test return

Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar has been passed fit for the third Test against Australia, which starts in Nagpur on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has recovered from tennis elbow, which has kept him out of action since the middle of August.


Hurricanes take on nation #39;s No. 1 defense

The Miami Hurricanes (5-0, 2-0 ACC) have yet to lose this season. But they haven #39;t gained much respect. After falling this week in the Associated Press poll from No.


Germany to continue Iran talks before Nov.25

LONDON, Oct 23 (IranMania) - The German government on Friday called for continued political talks on Irans nuclear programme ahead of the November 25 meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agencys (IAEA) Board of Governors, Iran #39;s State news Agency


Karzai maintains clear majority

HAMID Karzai maintained his clear majority in the Afghan presidential elections as the vote count passed 75 per cent today, according to the official poll website.


Belichick is in rare form

Friday mornings with Bill Belichick are probably the most personal and informative of the week. After his team has had a good week of practice, he's engaging and talks pure football.


Red Sox Nation set for Game 1

Game on. Go time. The World Series returns to ancient Fenway Park tonight for the first time since 1986 when the Red Sox host the St. Louis Cardinals. With the region still hung over from the Sox' epic comeback against the Yankees in the American League Championship Series, Boston will be attempting to win the fall classic for the first ...


Too close for comfort

Winning is neither everything nor the only thing in soccer. Teams often play for a certain result. During the regular season, a tie away from home can be rewarding. In Major League Soccer's playoffs, goal differential will likely determine who advances in two-game series.


He's safe: Steinbrenner keeps Cashman

Brian Cashman didn't lose his job because the Yankees lost control of the American League Championship Series. Owner George Steinbrenner has told the team's general manager that he will not be fired before next season. Cashman, who expected to be summoned to Tampa for meetings soon, believes he knows what he needs to look for in the offseason.  quot;It'll be ...


Sox don't underestimate challenge

An emotional letdown? For the first World Series in Boston in 18 years? Ask the Red Sox if they might take the Cardinals lightly tonight in Game 1 of the 100th World Series, and they look at you like they did when they first laid eyes on Pedro Martinez's 29-inch-tall actor pal, Nelson de la Rosa.


Still a mystery to most

There was a serious chill in the air, the weather more suited for downhill skiing than baseball, but being the Fall Classic and all, preparations were being made to the diamond at Fenway Park yesterday. Bases were 90 feet apart and the mound 60 feet 6 inches from home plate -- surely the recipe for a conformity to make it ...