Scientists Find Deadly Component of 1918 Flu Virus (Reuters)

Reuters - Scientists who synthesized two genes\from the virus that caused the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic\said Thursday they have a found new clues about what made it so\deadly.


Australian PM hints he will not be around for another election (AFP)

AFP - Australia's re-elected Prime Minister John Howard has hinted he might step aside during his fourth term in office following his latest election win.


Australia PM Gets Down to Work on Fourth Term (Reuters)

Reuters - Australia's conservative Prime Minister\John Howard, handed the most powerful mandate in a generation,\got down to work on Monday with reform of telecommunications,\labor and media laws high on his agenda.


Lighter-Hit Fla. Areas Get More From FEMA

MIAMI - Local officials agree that hurricane damage to Miami-Dade County this year was light, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than \$20 million in residents' requests for aid.    Four hurricanes hit Florida in the summer, with Frances and Jeanne toppling some trees and causing some isolated power outages...


Car Bombs Kill 11 As Rumsfeld Visits Iraq

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq - The United States may be able to reduce its troop levels in Iraq after the January elections if security is strengthened and Iraqi government forces continue to expand and improve, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Sunday...


Mind the gap - time is running out

Increased life expectancy, higher taxes, falling investment returns and Government tinkering have all contributed to the mess our pensions system is in today.


Niners LB Peterson Tears Achilles' Tendon (Reuters)

Reuters - San Francisco linebacker\Julian Peterson left Sunday's game against Arizona late in the\first quarter with a torn left Achilles' tendon.


Baseball: Smoltz sizzles as Braves force deciding game

HOUSTON, United States : JD Drew singled to drive in a run in the top of the ninth inning and lift the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over Houston and force the Astros into a fifth and deciding game.


Stolz hits title jackpot in Las Vegas

Andre Stolz of Australia celebrates after winning the Michelin Championship in Las Vegas. Photo: AP. Struggling Australian rookie Andre Stolz secured his future on the US PGA Tour with a surprise victory in


Yankees could be without Rivera early in ALCS

New York, NY (Sports Network) - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the


Rossi takes imperative victory at Sepang

Motorsport.com. Valentino Rossi took his seventh victory of the season by masterfully winning today #39;s Malaysian GP at the Sepang circuit.


Golf Capsules

Andre Stolz played like a veteran instead of a struggling rookie when it counted most Sunday, shooting a 5-under 67 to win the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by a shot over Tom Lehman and two others.


Yankees Could Be Without Rivera Early in ALCS (Reuters)

Reuters - New York Yankees closer Mariano\Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could\affect his availability early in the American League\Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins\Tuesday in the Bronx.


Niners LB Peterson Tears Achilles' Tendon

SAN FRANCISCO (Sports Network) - San Francisco linebacker  Julian Peterson left Sunday's game against Arizona late in the  first quarter with a torn left Achilles' tendon.


The Relentless Patriots Reach a Magic Number

The Patriots set the N.F.L.'s unofficial record for consecutive victories at 19 (counting playoff games) with another grind-it-out performance.


UPDATE: NZ Vector To Buy NGC Stake For NZ\$877M, Eyes IPO

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand #39;s biggest electricity lines network company, Vector Ltd., will launch a NZ\$1.33 billion takeover bid for NGC Holdings Ltd.


High oil prices baffle US economy: treasury chief

US Treasury Secretary John W. Snow yesterday said record-high oil prices baffle the development of US economy.  quot;It #39;s creating headwinds for the otherwise very strong economy, quot; Snow told CNN #39;s  quot;Late Edition


State of economy depends on point of view

The economy is a political Rorschach test, and Richard McHugh and Claude Carpenter present two of its competing interpretations. McHugh #39;s company in this western Wisconsin city shows an economy on the rebound.


Space trailblazer Max Faget dies

The designer of the Mercury space capsules that took the first Americans into orbit has died at age 83, NASA announced Sunday. Maxime Faget led the space agency #39;s engineering and development branch


Playoff Capsules

Adam LaRoche hit a tying, three-run homer in the sixth inning and JD Drew singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory Sunday that tied their best-of-five NL series against the Houston Astros at two games apiece.


Taiwanese president tries to restart peace talks

The president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-bian, attempted to restart peace talks with Beijing yesterday, calling for an arms control agreement and a new code of conduct to dispel the  quot;dark forces quot; threatening cross-strait relations.


Kerry Courts Black Voters at Church Stops (AP)

AP - With just three Sundays left before Election Day, Sen. John Kerry is asking for all the help he can get from black voters and the Almighty.


Carroll leads Aussie swim charge

By the AAP. Olympic finalist Lara Carroll is the fastest qualifier for the 200 metres individual medley final on day four of the world short course swimming championships at Indianapolis.


Lampard strikes as England cruise past Wales

MANCHESTER: A stunning goal by captain David Beckham guided England to a convincing 2-0 victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier at his former Old Trafford home yesterday.


Patriots set unofficial record with win

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The New England Patriots became the first team in NFL history to win 19 straight regular and postseason games, defeating the beleaguered Miami Dolphins 24-10 on Sunday.


Yankees Could Be Without Rivera Early In ALCS

New York, NY -- New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is reportedly dealing with a personal issue that could affect his availability early in the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox, which begins Tuesday in the Bronx.


Lions improve to 2-0 on the road

After going three years without a road victory, the Lions made it two in a row Sunday with a 17-10 victory over Vick and the previously unbeaten Atlanta Falcons.


Quarter-by-quarter updates

The Cardinals, however, were driving as the quarter ended with a first down at the 49ers 16. On the last play of the quarter, tookie Larry Fitzgerald made a great leaping catch for a 24-yard gain.


Egyptian group suspected over Taba bombings

Egyptian security forces investigating the resort bombings that killed at least 33 people were concentrating their hunt yesterday on a group of previously unknown Egyptian militants.


Car bombs strike in Baghdad, killing 11; Rumsfeld warns violence <b>...</b>

Car bombers struck twice in rapid succession in the capital Sunday, killing at least 11 people including an American soldier, as US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned that violence may increase before the January election.


Militants still hold Chinese hostages

Islamic militants are still holding two Chinese engineers they kidnapped in Pakistan and have threatened to kill them if attacked by security forces, a member of a team seeking the captives #39; release said on Sunday.


UN peacekeepers wounded in Haiti violence

GONAIVES, Haiti - Two United Nations peacekeepers were wounded in shootouts with supporters of Haiti #39;s ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the capital and storm survivors in flood-ravaged Gonaives, officials said today.


Iraq rebels set to surrender arms

Shia militias in Baghdad should start handing in weapons on Monday, under a deal with the Iraqi government.


Backup Voting System Woes May Loom Anew

WASHINGTON - Call it the law of unintended consequences. A new national backup system meant to ensure that millions of eligible voters are not mistakenly turned away from the polls this year, as happened in 2000, could wind up causing Election Day problems as infamous as Florida's hanging chads...


Brady and Pats do enough to win

The Patriots #39; list of inactives for Sunday #39;s game resembled their wide receiver depth chart. Deion Branch, Troy Brown, Bethel Johnson - all out against the Dolphins, who had the league #39;s best pass defense coming in.


F amp;P Appliances Buys Dynamic Cooking for \$33 Mln (Correct)

Fisher  amp; Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd., New Zealand #39;s biggest home appliances maker, agreed to buy Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc.


It #39;s still the economy, stupid

According to the polls, the presidential election is now a toss-up. However, there is one historical  quot;iron law quot; that hangs heavy over President George W. Bush #39;s re-election.


Nuclear Plant in New Jersey Draws Censure

Experts have identified an array of problems at the Salem nuclear power station, one of the country's largest.


Huge and Proud of It

New Enterprise Associates is the biggest stand-alone venture capital operation in the world, and industry critics say the company's girth is a handicap.


Security: End users are your first line of defense

My column is dedicated to training and education issues for IT professionals but how much do we think about training for end users, particularly educating users to be security-aware?


Stolz turns it around at Michelin Championship

Last week Andre Stolz was considering coming back to Australia from the US early. He was frustrated with his progress, or rather lack of it, in 2004 and with little likelihood of a start at next week #39;s event


Schumacher wins Japanese Grand Prix:

Sports India: Tokyo, Oct 10 : Michael Schumacher on his Ferrari breezed to a sixth victory of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka Sunday.


Five Keys to the Game

1. Score early, score often and keep the pressure on. The Rams need to strike early against the Seahawks for many reasons. The crowd will be raucous and an early lead for St.


Nelson tops Irwin for playoff win

Spring, TX (Sports Network) - Larry Nelson fired an eight-under 64 Sunday and birdied the first playoff hole to win the inaugural Adminstaff Small Business Classic.


Labor Party leads in early results of Lithuania #39;s elections

The central electoral committee of Lithuania said Sunday early results showed that opposition Labor Party held a wide lead over the center-left coalition government in the parliamentary elections.


Family Tragedy Sends Rivera Home to Panama

Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera traveled Sunday to his home in Panama, where two members of his wife's family died in an electrical accident on Saturday.


Dollar Steadies After Fall on Jobs

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar settled near its lows  against the yen and euro on Monday after suffering sharp losses  on weaker-than expected job growth figures that raised  questions about the need for further U.S. rate rises this year.


Playing at the Top of Their Games

Many area executives are advocating competitive sports as a tool for networking, relieving stress, and improving job performance.


New Scrutiny of the Flow of Iraqi Oil to American Consumers

Almost until the eve of the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, U.S. oil companies, including ExxonMobil and ChevronTexaco, were among the largest purchasers of Iraqi crude oil.


A Senator's Outrage Delays Passage of Corporate Tax Bill

The Senate cleared a path for a bill to hand out about \$140 billion in corporate tax breaks, but it was blocked from a final vote by a fight over a provision aimed at helping reserve soldiers on active duty in Iraq.


Cellphone Industry Hits Snag as It Woos Untapped Market

Having equipped most adults and half of all teenagers with cellphones, the mobile phone industry is turning its attention to the last untapped demographic - people over 65.


For \$600 a Week, Screen-Side Seats to Lawsuit Involving Disney

A Delaware court next Monday will begin considering the shareholder lawsuit over the \$140 million severance that Walt Disney paid its former president Michael S. Ovitz.


Saudis vow to keep spare capacity

Top world oil exporter Saudi Arabia vowed on Sunday to maintain a cushion of spare supplies of up to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) to meet future demand growth.


Singapore #39;s economy grows by 7.7 percent in third quarter

SINGAPORE: Singapore #39;s economy slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 percent year-on-year. After posting its fastest quarterly expansion in 10 years in the three months to June, a slowdown


US Files Suit Against Alleged  quot;Spyware quot; Distributor

Officials in the US are cracking down on an alleged distributor of Internet  quot;Spyware. quot; In the first suit of its kind, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims Seismic Entertainment and SmartBot, secretly installs programs on a users #39; computer without


X Prize group plans new series of contests

The group that awarded US\$10 million this week to the winner of an outer-space travel contest is gearing up to offer cash prizes for technology breakthroughs in medicine, computer science, transportation and a number of other arenas.


Nallen rolls to record win

Chandler, AZ (Sports Network) - Chris Nallen closed with a one-under 71 on Sunday, but it was more than enough to win the Gila River Golf Classic.


Australian PM hints he will not be around for another election

SYDNEY: Australia #39;s re-elected Prime Minister John Howard has hinted he might step aside during his fourth term in office following his latest election win.


Nigerian authorities release top labour leader, but fuel strike <b>...</b>

The chief of Nigeria #39;s main labour organization vowed that a four-day countrywide strike to protest fuel price hikes will go ahead Monday as planned, and accused President Olusegun Obasanjo of shunning dialogue to resolve union


High oil prices baffle US economy

US Treasury Secretary John W. Snow on Sunday said record-high oil prices baffle the development of US economy.  quot;It #39;s creating headwinds for the otherwise very strong economy


China Force #39;s HK IPO Retail Tranche 29.6 Times Covered

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Force Oil  amp; Grains Industrial Holdings Ltd. (1194.HK) said Monday the retail tranche of its initial public offering was 29.


NASA engineer Faget dead at 83

Faget designed the original spacecraft for Project Mercury and played a role in the design of every US human spacecraft from Mercury to the space shuttle.


Kenneth Bigley #39;s final TV plea

THE Iraqi militants who murdered Kenneth Bigley delivered a final affront to his memory yesterday, when they released a videotape of him appealing to the Prime Minister for help moments before he was decapitated.


Former Bush adviser returns to cybersecurity

WASHINGTON - Howard Schmidt, a highly regarded technology executive who was former special adviser to US President George W. Bush for cybersecurity, is returning to work with the Homeland Security Department on efforts to protect the nation #39;s computer


NASA Spirit Rover Panorama of Columbia Hills

This stunning image mosaic of the  quot;Columbia Hills quot; is the first 360-degree panorama taken since the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit arrived at the hills over a month ago.


Gallacher savours maiden victory

STEPHEN Gallacher won a European Tour event at the 188th attempt yesterday. The talented Scot, who turned professional nine years past, birdied the first extra hole of a sudden death play-off at the Old Course


Barrichello wrecks Coulthard #39;s hopes

DAVID Coulthard took his early retirement from the Japanese Grand Prix on the chin despite missing out on his best result of the season, as Michael Schumacher collected a record 13th victory of the 2004 campaign.


Howard says Iraq troop commitment stays

SYDNEY - Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday that national security and keeping Australia #39;s booming economy strong would be the priorities of his fourth term, and that he had no plans for major changes in the number of troops Australia has in Iraq.


Russia opposes referral of Iran to UN Security Council

Russia says it opposes a US proffer to refer Iran #39;s nuclear case to the UN Security Council. Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks in Tehran at a


Harry  #39;Cheat #39; Claim Teacher #39;s Tribunal Opens

A teacher at the centre of a storm over claims that Prince Harry cheated in A level coursework is due to take his former school to a tribunal today.


Dollar Steadies After Fall on Jobs (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. dollar settled near its lows\against the yen and euro on Monday after suffering sharp losses\on weaker-than expected job growth figures that raised\questions about the need for further U.S. rate rises this year.


Asian Shares Track Wall Street Losses (Reuters)

Reuters - Asian stocks slid on Monday on gloomy\U.S. jobs data, bleak earnings prospects at tech firms and high\oil prices, while the Australian dollar hit a six-month peak\after the coalition government was swept back to power.


Australia's Westfield, Multiplex join in new offer for Britain's Chelsfield (AFP)

AFP - Australian shopping center giant Westfield is teaming up with property group Multiplex and Aldersgate Investments to make a cash offer for Duelguide, the company which owns British developer Chelsfield.


Lighter-Hit Fla. Area Gets  #36;21.5 From FEMA (AP)

AP - Local officials agree that hurricane damage to Miami-Dade County this year was light, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than  #36;20 million in residents' requests for aid.


American Deserters Find a Mixed Reception in Canada

Despite Canada's opposition to the Iraq war, the government also is opposing the U.S. deserters' refugee applications, saying the soldiers are not persecuted. It is resisting the argument that the Iraq war is illegal.


Venezuela Raises Taxes on Orinoco Deals

 By Pascal Fletcher

 CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela on Sunday slappedhigher taxes on foreign oil companies operating in its hugeOrinoco heavy crude belt in what President Hugo Chavez called adrive to tighten sovereign control over petroleum resources.


Senate moves forward with corporate tax cuts

After a day-long attempt to delay action, the Senate moved forward Sunday with debate on a \$136 billion corporate tax cut package.


Millions Must Work Longer to Pay for Pensions Blackhole

Millions must work longer or save harder to pay for the pensions blackhole detailed in an official study published tomorrow. At 57 billion the annual savings


NASA spacecraft design pioneer Faget dies

HOUSTON -- Maxime A. Faget, a pioneering NASA engineer who designed the original spacecraft for Project Mercury and whose work helped create every human spacecraft the agency has launched since, has died.


Stolz strikes it rich with first victory in Las Vegas

AUSTRALIAS Andre Stolz last night edged past Tom Lehman, Tag Ridings and Harrison Frazar to win his first career title on the PGA Tour.


Guinea-Bissau standoff ends as soldiers sign deal

Soldiers who staged a mutiny last week in Guinea-Bissau have agreed to return to their barracks after striking a deal with the government to end a five-day standoff in the West African country.


Shi #39;ite militia asked to surrender weapons

The Iraqi government has given Shi #39;ite militiamen five days to hand in weapons under a weekend peace agreement. National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said the Iraqi interim government will commit more than


Saudi Arabia, Gulf States to boost output

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, which account for almost half of OPEC #39;s oil output, said they #39;re committed to boosting capacity to meet soaring demand that has driven prices to a record.


Venezuela raises tax on foreign oil companies

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that his country began on Sunday to levy 16.6 percent of taxes on foreign companies which are extracting crudes from the Orinoco oil field.


Lehman leads at Michelin Championship

Tom Lehman takes a one-stroke lead in to Sunday #39;s final round at the \$4 million Michelin Championship. Lehman, Dicky Pride, Andre Stolz and Greg Chalmers - each of whom


Hello, Neumann: It #39;s Been Six Years

Neumann, the 1988 US Women #39;s Open champion, had come into the week with few expectations. Even her name on caddie Mark Scott #39;s vest was incorrectly spelled,  quot;Newmann.


Comeback for ages provides win to savor

Everything fell apart for the 49ers on Sunday. And then they put it back together again. Well on their desultory way to securing status as the very worst team in the NFL, the Niners instead climbed suddenly from the abyss with an incredible comeback.


Jets not stylish, but look pretty enough at 4-0 as Pats loom

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- On an afternoon when the New England Patriots set an NFL record with their 19th straight win, the New York Jets tied a franchise mark with their fourth straight victory to open the season.


Eleven killed in car bombs as Rumsfeld visits troops in Iraq

Two car bombs shook the capital in quick succession yesterday, killing at least 11 people, including a US soldier, and wounding 16, US and Iraqi officials said.


Burger mouthful goes for record

SPURRED on by shouts of  quot;shove it in, shove it in quot;, 19-year-old Don Ezra Nicholas stuffed more than three McDonald #39;s hamburgers into his mouth - without swallowing - and claimed a new global record at the close of Singapore #39;s contest to be the world #39;s


Ravens Beat Redskins 17-10 on Big Plays (AP)

AP - With both offenses going nowhere, all the Baltimore Ravens needed was a few big plays by safety Ed Reed. Reed scored a touchdown on a safety blitz, stopped Clinton Portis on a third-and-1 and sprung B.J. Sams for a 78-yard punt return, all in a 2 1/2-minute span in the third quarter. The Ravens scored 14 points without their struggling offense taking the field and that was more than enough to rally from a 10-0 halftime deficit in Sunday night's 17-10 victory over the punchless Washington Redskins.


Patriots Finally Acknowledge the Streak (AP)

AP - With less than a minute left in their NFL record 19th straight victory Sunday, the New England Patriots finally acknowledged the streak by dousing coach Bill Belichick.


Heat Loses to Rockets but Shaq Dominates (AP)

AP - New uniform, same Shaq. It took Shaquille O'Neal a mere 22 minutes to show how several NBA norms remain the same despite his recent change of address. Specifically, he can still dominate Yao Ming and Dikembe Mutombo, and his touch around the basket is as good as his foul shooting is poor.


Phone line alchemy: Copper into fiber

KELLER, Texas--Rick Montey and his two-worker crew want to present a new image of the local phone company: prompt, friendly and hands-on helpful.


Max Faget: Master Builder

One day last November in Houston, three men met for lunch. Two of them -- Russian cosmonauts in training for an upcoming joint US-Russian space mission -- had never met the third, a slightly built American gentleman in his seventies.


Sports: Cardinals 6 Dodgers 2 (Cardinals win series 3-1)

LOS ANGELES The St. Louis Cardinals are back in the National League Championship Series for the third time in five seasons. Albert Pujols (POO #39;-hohlz) drove in the last four runs and the Cards advanced by


Peterson lost for season with torn Achilles #39; tendon

Julian Peterson, the 49ers #39; All-Pro linebacker, will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left Achilles #39; tendon late in the first quarter of San Francisco #39;s win over Arizona on Sunday.


Nigeria general strike to proceed

Lagos - Nigeria #39;s main umbrella union would go ahead with a general strike today amid confusion over the whereabouts of its leader following his detention by security agents, the blue-collar Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said yesterday.


Ageing Saab aircraft replaced by Dash-8s

Seventeen De Havilland Dash-8 Q300 turbo-prop aircraft will take over from the Saab 340A planes which currently form the backbone of the airline #39;s provincial network.


War crimes suspect surrenders to Serbs

One of the men most wanted for war crimes committed during the Bosnia war has surrendered to the Serbian authorities. Ljubisa Beara was indicted two years ago for alleged war crimes committed in the town of


Labour Party leads Lithuanian parliament election

Moscow, Oct 11 (VNA) - Initial results show that the opposition Labour Party led by Viktor Uspaskich appeared to grab the most seats in Lithuania #39;s 141-member parliament in the general election held on Sunday.


Bomb at Pakistan Shiite Mosque Kills Four (AP)

AP - A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque Sunday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths.


Retired Gen. Franks Criticizes Kerry (AP)

AP - Retired Gen. Tommy Franks launched a four-state campaign swing for President Bush by criticizing Sen. John Kerry's anti-Vietnam War activities and voting record on the military.


Nigeria fuel price strike starts

A four-day general strike begins against fuel price rises in Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil producer.


Cardinals Top Dodgers 6-2 to Win NL Series

LOS ANGELES - Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals sure looked like the best team in baseball...


Britons May Need to Work Longer for Retirement, Minister Says

Britons may need to delay retirement to make up for a lack of pension savings, Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnson wrote in today #39;s Observer newspaper.


Fannie Mae Salaries Rile Hill

During a packed hearing on Fannie Mae #39;s accounting practices last week, Rep. Richard H. Baker (R-La.), a leading critic of the District-based mortgage finance company, displayed a poster


Bush vs. Kerry:

President Bush plans to continue improving the economy if he wins the 2004 election through his reforms and six-point plan. For all the families in the United States who have lost loved ones


Porn site reports net Chinese reward

CHINA #39;S police ministry has handed out rewards of up to 2000 yaun (\$330) to people who reported pornographic web sites. Some 445 people have been arrested and 1,125 web sites shut down with the help of public


SCHUMACHER MAKES ANOTHER MARK ON HISTORY

Michael Schumacher hopes he will go down in history as the only Formula One driver to have claimed a pole position and race win on the same day.


Cardinals Win Playoff Series, Braves Force Game 5 (Update2)

Albert Pujols hit a tie-breaking three-run home run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to reach the National League Championship Series for the second time in three years.


Chen calls for cross-strait dialogue

Extending an olive branch to China, President Chen Shui-bian () used his National Day address yesterday to call for the reopening of cross-strait talks on the basis of the September 1992 meeting in Hong Kong between unofficial representatives of


Strike, clashes dog Dhaka

Police armed with batons broke up an anti-government protest march in Dhaka yesterday, injuring more than 30 demonstrators and arresting at least 100, police said.


Phone Line Alchemy: Copper Into Fiber

Verizon and the other Bell companies are offering a service to replace copper wire technology with high-speed fiber optic lines in an effort to hold on to customers.


Custom Software for Corporations

While PeopleSoft continues to fend off Oracles takeover bid, a subplot is unfolding in the world of corporate software.


Microsofts Latest Plan for TV

Microsoft is set to announce a renewed assault in his war of the tube, one that builds on the companys greatest strength: Windows.


F.C.C.'s Chief Turns Into Pitchman for Converting Nation to Digital TV

Michael K. Powell, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has been at the forefront of efforts to get consumers to buy high-definition TVs.


Inkjets Shrink, and Hewlett Sees Many New Uses

Hewlett-Packard plans to use inkjet printing to enter a range of new markets, such as television and computer displays, printed electronic circuits, and automotive fuel-injection systems.


Studio Wars Honed Skills Used to Nab Radio Star

During his career as a merger-and-acquisitions lawyer and independent-film executive, Scott Greenstein, has often bet big.


Orb Unveils New Service for Digital Media (AP)

AP - In a move sure to raise the eyebrows of Hollywood and its partners, a California startup will unveil a service Monday that allows subscribers to remotely access their digital media files  #151; even watch live television  #151; from any gadget with an Internet connection.


Golf: Gallacher scales Dunhill

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher wins his first title via a play-off in the Dunhill Links Championship  at St Andrews.


Opec vows to open the taps to cool down runaway oil prices

Kuwait would back a hike of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Opec #39;s oil output ceiling if crude prices remained at record levels, it said yesterday in a move


Fisher Paykel strategic buy

FISHER  amp; Paykel Appliance Holdings will further expand in the United States, after today announcing the acquisition of US stove and BBQ maker Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc (DCS) for a total of \$NZ83.


What Dell Needs: A Jazzier DJ

Its attempt to unseat Apple #39;s iPod is falling way short, so a spiffy new player would help this holiday season. Will Dell have one?


Yahoo! Aims to Get Personal

Just days after Yahoo! (YHOO ) launched the biggest makeover of its Web site in two years, one of its founders has said that #39;s only the beginning.


Brady Helps Patriots Win Record 19th Straight (Reuters)

Reuters - Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes\to help the New England Patriots set a record for consecutive\victories by downing the winless Miami Dolphins 24-10 in\Foxboro Sunday.


Warriors Beat Kings in Preseason Opener (AP)

AP - Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points and the Golden State Warriors opened the preseason for new coach Mike Montgomery with a 97-79 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.


Pats streak past Miami for record win

It was just a week ago that Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael seemed beside himself after another loss in which his team turned the ball over, made costly penalties and couldn


Strike over rising fuel prices in Nigeria

A four-day general strike over rising fuel prices has begun in Nigeria, Africa #39;s largest oil producer. The largest trade union grouping in the country, the Nigerian Labour Congress, said more strikes will


Four killed in bombing at mosque in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque yesterday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who lost their lives confronting the attacker and preventing a far greater number of deaths.


Pujols Hits Three-Run Homer for Cardinals

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Albert Pujols cracked a three-run  homer and notched four RBI to earn the St Louis Cardinals a  place in the National League Championship Series with a 6-2  victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.


Brady Helps Patriots Win Record 19th Straight

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes  to help the New England Patriots set a record for consecutive  victories by downing the winless Miami Dolphins 24-10 in  Foxboro Sunday.


With Precision and Power, Cardinals Stop the Dodgers

St. Louis advanced to the N.L. championship series for the third time in five years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-2, Sunday night.


Cardinals Take Series

Jeff Suppan pitches seven strong innings and Albert Pujols drives in four runs to eliminate the Dodgers from the postseason with a 6-2 win on Sunday.


Microsofts Latest Plan for TV

TELEVISION has been something of a great white whale for the Microsoft Corporation. The company has tried to sell WebTV and build software for TV #39;s and cable boxes.


SANS Top 20 unveiled

CIOs and security executives are desperately playing catch-up with unauthorized users of IM and P2P clients, who are sharing music files and videos on company time, and with company resources.


Dolphins off to worst start since first season

FOXBORO, Mass.  The New England Patriots claimed a place in NFL history Sunday while the Dolphins continued on their march toward NFL infamy.


Davenport #39;s default title

AMERICAN Lindsay Davenport won the Filderstadt Grand Prix in Germany yesterday after world No1 Amelie Mauresmo retired injured at the end of the first set.


Novak clinches AIG title

Fifth seed Jiri Novak of the Czech Republic beat seventh seeded American Taylor Dent in three sets to win the Japan Open in Tokyo on Sunday.


Rivera Relatives Die in Accident at Pitcher #39;s Panama Pool

NEW YORK - Two relatives of Mariano Rivera were killed in an electrified swimming pool at his Panama mansion - dealing the ace reliever a double tragedy on the eve of the Yankees #39; playoff series against the Boston Red Sox.


China rejects Chen #39;s  #39;insincere #39; call for peace

SHANGHAI - China #39;s state-controlled media on Monday rejected the Taiwanese President #39;s National Day call for peace talks with Beijing, saying it was  #39;too insincere and vague to be treated seriously #39;.


quot;Good relations quot; established with new Indian Govt: Zia :

World News  gt; Dhaka, Oct 10 : Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia today said her country has established  quot;good relations quot; with India after the change of power in New Delhi and hoped all bilateral problems would be resolved.


Kuwaitis, Saudis pledge oil help

Two OPEC members are pledging to increase supply or boost reserves as oil prices spiral higher, according to media reports Sunday.


NZ stocks: Corporate news buoys sharemarket

The was plenty of news but not much in the way of price movements on the sharemarket today. The benchmark NZSX-50 gross index was up 6.50 points to 2861.


Palm school signs \$500,000 contract with Coke, continuing trend of <b>...</b>

It #39;s the real thing: \$500,000 for William T. Dwyer High School during the next seven years. Administrators just finished negotiating a new contract with Coca-Cola, which will have exclusive


JP Morgan in deal with Cazenove

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- The board of UK investment bank Cazenove has approved a plan in which JP Morgan Chase will buy a 50 percent stake in the firm for \$180 million, according to a media report Sunday.


Westfield, Multiplex target Duelguide

The Westfield Group, Multiplex group and Aldersgate Investments Ltd have entered an agreement to pursue a joint cash offer for Duelguide plc, the company which owns UK developer Chelsfield plc.


Pioneering NASA Engineer Max Faget Dead at 83

Pioneering NASA engineer Maxime Faget, who designed the Project Mercury capsule that carried the first US astronauts into space and worked on every subsequent manned spacecraft including the space shuttle, has died at the age of 83


Google Print: The Next Big Thing

NEW YORK - Yesterday, Howard Stern--who loudly claims to dominate media, but has rarely, if ever, added one iota to the sum of human knowledge--made waves by announcing he will move his act to another medium.


Gates preps to pitch  #39;XP Reloaded

Nearly three years have passed since Microsoft Corp. released the last full version of Windows, the Redmond company #39;s most important and profitable product.


Cavaliers move up to No. 6 in football polls

Entering a road contest on Saturday against defending ACC champion Florida State, the Cavaliers are ranked in the top 10 in the country in seven different categories.


Rams refused to give up

Yesterday afternoon at Qwest Field, the Rams took a pin-it-to-the-wall word and brought it to life as they erased a 17-point deficit in less than nine minutes to beat the Seahawks 33-27 in overtime.


Ex-NL star Caminiti dead at 41

Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died Sunday. He was 41.


Rivera tends to tragedy: Two relatives die at his Panama estate

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera jetted to Panama yesterday to grieve for two beloved relatives electrocuted in a freak accident at his estate during the weekend.


US sees upsurge in Iraqi violence

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visits Baghdad, says troop levels must stay high until things improve. BAGHDAD, Iraq - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Marines in Iraq on Sunday that he expects more


Canadian Navy say stricken sub was seaworthy

The Canadian Navy says it is absolutely convinced the submarine Chicoutimi was seaworthy when they took possession of it. It comes as they prepare to give further details of the devastating fire which crippled the vessel.


Opposition strike hits Dhaka:

World News: Dhaka, Oct 10 : Shops were shut in Bangladesh as most vehicles stayed off the roads in a daylong strike called by opposition parties to demand the resignation of the government.


Singapore #39;s Growth Slows in Third Quarter

Singapore #39;s economic growth slowed to 7.7 percent in the third quarter after a 12.5 percent rise in the previous three months, as its central bank said it would keep a tight rein on monetary policy to support growth amid rising oil prices.


Blair moves from welfare state to opportunity society

Tony Blair will today set out plans for radical reform of the welfare state ahead of a highly critical report on the Government #39;s record on pensions.


Westfield, Multiplex in joint UK bid

The Westfield Group, Multiplex group and Aldersgate Investments have agreed to a joint cash bid for Duelguide, the company that owns UK developer Chelsfield.


ETF INVESTING

BOSTON (CBS.MW) - The Vanguard Group #39;s full-scale entry into the exchange-traded fund business has been viewed as a departure from its conservative roots.


Nine Russians missing, at least one dead after Egypt blasts: Russian consul (AFP)

AFP - Nine Russians are still missing following the deadly car bomb attacks on tourist resorts along the Egyptian-Israeli border which left 33 people dead last week, including at least one Russian national, Russia's consul in Egypt said.


Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

or, more accurately, the starter -- the Dodgers were in deep trouble in this one. Manager Jim Tracy made an early move to get his starting pitcher, Odalis Perez, out


Redskins Are Dealt Another Blow

Defensive back Deion Sanders intercepted his first pass in four years, yukking it up all the while with linebacker Ray Lewis and the reinvigorated Baltimore Ravens.


Jets: Clearly, Chrebet is happy

The biggest fear for veteran flanker Wayne Chrebet in his battle to overcome the concussion he suffered last November was not that the next hit could end it all.


Australian PM sets out priorities

Australian PM John Howard says he will focus on national security and the economy during his fourth term.


Der Spiegel Family Sees a Threat in Growing Corporate Control

The sons of the founder of Der Spiegel are opposing minority owner Gruner  Jahr, saying that it threatens the venerable magazines editorial independence.


In Texas Case Linked to DeLay, Prosecutor Welcomes Spotlight

A Texas prosecutor is in the spotlight as he pursues a case with ties to one of the country's most powerful Republicans, Tom DeLay.


Jets remain unbeaten

The New York Jets are 4-0 for the second time in their 45-year history, but they know that the road ahead is bound to be more difficult to travel.


MLB: St. Louis 6, Los Angeels 2

The St. Louis Cardinals advanced to the National League Championship Series Sunday with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Braves win in Houston, force Game 5

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - JD Drew singled home Rafael Furcal with the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth and John Smoltz pitched out of a jam in the bottom of the inning, as the Atlanta Braves forced a decisive fifth game of the National League


Seattle forces decisive Game 3

SEATTLE - Betty Lennox scored 27 points, and the Seattle Storm held off the Connecticut Sun, 67-65, on Sunday to force a decisive third game in the WNBA Finals.


Stolz became first-time winner on PGA Tour

Australian Andre Stolz became the ninth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this year Sunday, recording a one-shot triumph at the Michelin Championship.


Lima gets do-or-die start in Game 3

Through two postseason games, the St. Louis Cardinals have shredded the Los Angeles Dodgers #39; starting pitching. Odalis Perez surrendered six runs in Game 1. Jeff Weaver was touched


New England #39;s win streak hits 19

In a part of the country that is steeped in history, New England #39;s NFL-record, 19-game winning streak might not be recognized with the same reverence as Paul Revere #39;s midnight


Hanson up to five gold medals

Australian Brooke Hanson took her personal tally to five gold medals with two victories on the fourth day of the world short course swim championships in Indianapolis today.


Sinai bombs toll rises to 11

THE number of Israelis killed in a series of deadly bombings in Egypt #39;s Sinai peninsula rose to 11 today after four more victims were identified, including two children, Israel police said.


Multiband Wi-Fi Device Manages Voice, Video and Data (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Symbol's 'access port' will support 802.11a, b and g simultaneously.


HP, NetApp Build NAS-to-SAN Links (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - New software programs enable storage silos to connect with one another.


HP, IBM Bundles Target SMBs (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - HP is working with software makers to create bundles of their most popular small- and midsize-business applications preinstalled on HP systems, while IBM is bringing its Power 5 design to the SMB segment through its Express architecture.


DNA Crime Bill Headed to Bush for His Signature (Reuters)

Reuters - DNA testing would be expanded to\better catch the guilty and clear the innocent under\legislation passed by the U.S. Congress and headed to President\Bush to sign into law.


Digital vs. analog- which is better?

In the movie The Rock, the protagonist is a chemestry nerd who gleefully signs for a package as if he's a kid who's just gotten his box tops honored with a toy in the mail. He opens it- and it is an old, presumably pristine, Beatles LP.    His fellow chemist asks, "why would you pay \$600.00 for that when you can get the CD for thirty?"    "Because," the nerd says, "these sound better."    But do they, really?


Permanent Job Proves An Elusive Dream

"Contingent" deals transform the nation's workforce, not only for temp workers, but also for those in traditional jobs who compete with employees receiving lower pay, few benefits.


Fannie Salaries Rile Hill

Data showing that 16 executives received bonuses in 2002 that were larger than their salaries is called a mismatch with the company's lending mission.


Worried Workers At Rouse Weigh Recruiters' Offers

As soon as Rouse Co. announced it was selling itself to a Chicago-based mall owner, Chad Houck, a principal of Columbia-based employment consultant the Search Group, , and his recruiters hit the phones, calling about 40 Rouse employees.


Chirac hails China trade deals

The French president hails billions of euros of business deals as a sign his Chinese trip has been a success.


Christopher Reeve, 'Superman' Star, Dies at 52

Actor Christopher Reeve became a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research after a near-fatal riding accident left him a quadriplegic.


Oil prices ease after promise by OPEC states

Oil prices eased lower in Asian trade overnight as the market absorbed pieces of both good and bad news. Middle East oil ministers had said they were satisfied that world market supply of the commodity will meet demand.


Accountant claims retaliation over Fannie Mae

For accountant Roger Barnes, the final straw came when he was deliberately excluded last fall from Fannie Mae #39;s preparation for a special review by federal regulators.


Owen has a point to prove warns Eriksson

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has warned Wales that Michael Owen will have a point to prove in Saturday #39;s World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.


News Items In Brief

## John Magnier and JP McManus are prepared to sell their Manchester United share to bidder Malcolm Glazer if he pays more than 300p for each, a source close to them says.


UF Killer Instinct Missing

The talk around Gainesville this season hasn #39;t been bubble screens or other short passes. The concern around Gator Nation has been the lack of a killer instinct by the Gators.


Taking mound on short rest no big deal to Oswalt

Roy Oswalt wasn #39;t surprised to hear the Astros were flying Sunday night through the remnants of a tropical depression that dumped several inches of rain in Louisiana and could bring showers today in Atlanta.


NFL Preview: NFL Preview

The end zone could be a very lonely place when the Charm City meets the Capital City tonight. (5:30 pm, ESPN). The usually stout defense of the Baltimore Ravens has some pride to restore after a bad game in prime time.


Capsule preview: St. Louis at Seattle

Seahawks: Seattle, which had last week off, dispatched the San Francisco 49ers 34-0 on Sept. 26. The shutout was the Seahawks #39; second in six seasons, and it was the first time the 49ers had been held scoreless since October of 1977.


Iraq #39;s Sadr militia to begin disarming

The Iraqi government and US army expressed cautious optimism on Sunday about radical Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr #39;s deal to disarm his militia in the Baghdad slum of Sadr City.


Explosions transport terror to usually tranquil beach sites

Boaz Rafaeli had read the warning that Israeli security officials issued last month against travel to Egypt #39;s Sinai Peninsula, and he didn #39;t give it a second thought.


Man breaks biscuit-eating record

A SINGAPOREAN man broke the world record for eating three cream crackers in the fastest time as part of a wacky competition involving attempts at breaking 10 Guinness World Records.


Stern sleaze in space

Watch out, astronauts and cosmonauts. Watch out, UFOs. Howard Stern #39;s sleazy radio show is headed into outer space. Stern shook the radio world on Oct. 5 by declaring that he will move his long-standing cavalcade


Singapore #39;s economy posts more big growths

Singapore #39;s economy has slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 per cent. Singapore #39;s trade ministry says after posting its fastest quarterly expansion in 10 years to June, a slowdown


Clayton enjoys homecoming

NEW ORLEANS - Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden may not have realized it, but he had the perfect four-leaf clover for his teams 0-4 start as it walked into the Louisiana Superdome Sunday morning.


It doesn #39;t get any better

and regular readers know Im as loath to offend anyone as dogs are to smell disgusting things -d ask, Who needs the World Series?


Terrorism Must Be Fought Without Compromise, #39; Sharon Says

The bomb attacks in Egypt last week that killed 32 people, 13 of them Israelis, show that the war against terrorism must be fought without compromise, everywhere, #39; #39; Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said.


Ken Caminiti, 41, Found Dead in the Bronx

Ken Caminiti, a National League M.V.P. winner who admitted to using steroids, died Sunday. The cause was a heart attack, according to his agent.


Philippines charges six Al-Qaeda-linked militants for ferry bombing (AFP)

AFP - Six Al-Qaeda-linked militants have been charged in the Philippines with the bombing of a ferry that left over 100 people dead, with the government confirming for the first time the blast was the work of terrorists.


Leader of devastated Australian Labor Party to stand again (AFP)

AFP - Opposition leader Mark Latham has declared his intention to recontest the leadership of the centre-left Labor Party even as he was being blamed for its devastating defeat in the weekend election.


Mbeki Ready to Present Ivory Coast Peace Proposals

South African President Thabo Mbeki said Sunday he was ready to make concrete proposals to revive a peace process in Ivory Coast after visiting the rebel-held north of the country on a mediation mission.


Cricket: Aussies still wary of India

Australia captain Adam Gilchrist warns India could bounce back from defeat.


Wal-Mart Says October US Sales Rise Within 2 to 4 Forecast

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world #39;s largest retailer, said US sales at stores open at least a year are rising within its forecast after four months of disappointing results.


Complete collapse

SAN FRANCISCO - The next two weeks could have been all sunshine and beaches for the Cardinals as they enjoyed their week off basking in the glow of national attention attracted by a stunning success story.


Trailing by 16 points no problem for Rattay

SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Rattay #39;s winless 49ers faced a 16-point deficit with five minutes left. His top two receivers were hurting, and the opposing defense had not allowed a touchdown in 13 quarters.


Rumsfeld has eye on Iraq pullout in  #39;05, with strings

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said Sunday that the United States could begin to withdraw some troops from Iraq beginning early next year, if newly trained Iraqi security forces can shoulder more of the burden.


Nigeria fuel price strike starts

Astana - London. October 11. KAZINFORM refers to BBC News - Fuel price rises have hit many Nigerians very hard. A four-day general strike over rising fuel prices has begun in Nigeria, Africa #39;s largest oil producer.


Media cheer downfall of Mugabe #39;s spin doctor

The apparent demotion of Zimbabwe #39;s controversial Information Minister Jonathan Moyo in the ruling Zanu-PF party hierarchy has been greeted with cheers by the independent media who said he deserved to fall.


Vote Count in Disputed Afghan Poll Delayed

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan officials delayed counting ballots  in a historic presidential election on Monday to deal with  complaints of fraud, but several of the candidates appeared to  be pulling back from an initial decision to boycott the vote.


Climate fears on sharp CO2 rise

A sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere raises fears global warming is speeding up, reports say.


Poll: Bush Allies Face Doubts on Terrorism

WASHINGTON - President Bush isn't the only world leader facing doubts about his handling of the war on terror. People in Australia, Italy and Britain also harbor reservations about how well their nation's leaders are holding terrorists at bay...


Sainsbury #39;s profits to fall again

Ailing British supermarket group Sainsburys showed a further deterioration in its performance today after its third profits warning this year.


Corporate tax perks await final Senate OK

WASHINGTON - A corporate tax bill that would dole out nearly \$140 billion in business breaks over the next decade is scheduled for a Senate vote today after an unexpected delay Sunday over its failure to include a tax credit for employers who keep active


German government cuts Deutsche Telekom stake

German state banking group KfW is selling up to 4 billion euros (2.8 billion pounds) worth of shares in Deutsche Telekom, continuing the privatisation of the German phone operator.


GM to build hybrid bus that will be studied in Shanghai

General Motors Corp. announced today that it will build a hybrid bus in China with its partners there and study the feasibility of mass-producing those vehicles in the country.


Vote Count in Disputed Afghan Poll Delayed (Reuters)

Reuters - Afghan officials delayed counting ballots\in a historic presidential election on Monday to deal with\complaints of fraud, but several of the candidates appeared to\be pulling back from an initial decision to boycott the vote.


Mac rumour site claims 60GB iPod  #39;imminent #39;

Apple may plan a colour-screen 60GB iPod, capable of representing images on its screen, a leading Mac rumour Web site reports. Citing  quot;sources quot; , Think Secret reports such a product may be unveiled within  quot;30-60 days quot;.


quot;Mega-drought quot; risk studied

Researchers examining ancient tree-ring records have linked prolonged periods of epic drought in the West with warmer temperatures, suggesting that global warming could promote long-term drought in the interior West.


I won #39;t quit says defiant Coulthard

A defiant David Coulthard says he has no plans to retire from Formula One after the season-ending race in Brazil. The Briton will leave McLaren after the


Neumann, 38, gets first LPGA win in six years GOLF

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC -- Liselotte Neumann won her first LPGA Tour title in six years, holding off a late charge by Grace Park for a three-stroke victory at the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International Championship on Sunday.


Bottom line: Boston believes

These Boston Red Sox aren #39;t worried about what happened in New York last year because they think they #39;re better than the team that lost to the Yankees in the 2003 American League Championship Series.


Issues for Ravens, Redskins are front and behind center

LANDOVER, Md. - Earlier in the week, Ravens coach Brian Billick said Kyle Boller  quot;is going to be our quarterback for a long, long time.


Shaquille O #39;Neal scores 17 points in Heat exhibition debut

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. HOUSTON, Texas, United States of America -- Shaquille O #39;Neal collected 17 points and seven rebounds in his debut


Storm force decider

Lauren Jackson and the Seattle Storm have forced the WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun to a decisive game after a nail-biting 67-65 victory on Sunday.


4 Shias Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blast

Lahore, Oct. 11 (NNN): At least four people, including a 13-year-old boy, has been killed in an explosion at a mosque used by Shia Muslims in Lahore.


Bombs greet Rumsfeld in Iraq

Even as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was in Iraq warning that violence could increase before the Iraqi election in January, car bombers struck


President Bush Focusing on Western States (AP)

AP - President Bush is launching a focus on Western battlegrounds with no sign that the biting rhetoric he has aimed at Democratic challenger John Kerry in recent days is as aggressive as it's going to get.


UK ID cards to be issued with first biometric passports

'Voluntary' nature of first phase now even more debatable


Home Office in frame over FBI's London server seizures

Blunkett had final say on legality of request


No Laughing Matter

For a franchise that drafted 7-foot-7 Gheorghe Muresan and 7-6 Manute Bol, 7-3 center Peter John Ramos isn't close to being the tallest player the Wizards have ever chosen.


Neumann Hits Mark

Liselotte Neumann wins her first LPGA Tour title in six years, holding off a late charge by Grace Park for a three-stroke victory at the LPGA Asahi Ryokuken International.


Caminiti Dies at 41

Ken Caminiti, the 1996 NL MVP who later admitted using steroids, died Sunday of a heart attack.


N.Korea Says U.S. Blocking New Nuclear Talks (Reuters)

Reuters - North Korea blamed the United States on\Monday for blocking six-country talks on scrapping its nuclear\programs, denying it had stalled the talks itself to await the\outcome of the U.S. presidential election.


Aid sought for storm damage

Officials yesterday sought international help to rebuild villages ravaged by back-to-back storms that left 566 persons dead and 546 missing in mostly poor northern agricultural regions.


Selling a breakthrough isn't always easy

What would it take to get you into a brand new prOTOF 2000 mass spectrometer today?


Piracy rule is definition of misguided

If a shopkeeper tried to charge \$1,000 for a broken computer, you'd probably be outraged. You might even complain to the government.


US gas average hits \$2.02, and it's likely to rise

LOS ANGELES -- Gasoline prices have climbed nearly 8 cents a gallon in the past two weeks because of record-high crude oil prices, and they are likely to continue rising, an industry analyst said yesterday.


A primer on ways to pay bills

When it came to her bills, my grandmother kept it simple. Big Mama paid by only two methods: cash or a money order.


Study ties Hussein, guerrilla strategy

WASHINGTON -- The ''shock and awe quot; attack that toppled Saddam Hussein in three weeks is often touted as a brilliant strategy that defeated Iraq with relatively few US casualties. But new information suggests that the United States may have played into Hussein's plans for a quick war followed by a long guerrilla insurgency.


Mosque bombed in Pakistan

LAHORE, Pakistan -- A suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque yesterday in this eastern city killed four people, including two security guards who confronted the attacker and prevented a far greater number of deaths.


2nd UPDATE:Singapore Econ Growth Slows; MAS Holds Policy

By Izham Ahmad Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES (Updates with details throughout). SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Singapore #39;s economic growth lost steam in the third quarter, while the central bank retained a tight monetary


The 57bn pensions black hole

MILLIONS face working an extra five years and saving more for their retirement to plug a 57bn pensions black hole, a report will warn tomorrow.


Westfield Group still a favourite

FRANK Lowy #39;s Westfield Group dominates the listed property trust sector by size and remains a favoured stock among brokers. After the \$27 billion merger of the three Westfield trusts earlier


Microsoft #39;s latest offerings to get wired with TV

Roger Kay wanted to watch the vice-presidential debate last week, but his family went out to dinner, so his kids weren #39;t in bed until 20 minutes after the show began.


Cardinals Win Playoff Series From Dodgers; Braves Force Game 5

A home run by Albert Pujols and another strong pitching performance on the road by Jeff Suppan moved the St. Louis Cardinals into the National League Championship Series.


Astros #39; leads slip away

Houston - Forty-two years of postseason futility for his hometown team rested in the strong right hand of Roger Clemens. A 5-2 lead, Atlanta #39;s 15- game winner in the showers, a future Hall of Famer on the mound and a 19-game home win streak.


Notebook: For Peppers, it #39;s the long and short of it

For a moment, Julius Peppers #39; 101-yard interception return against Denver yesterday appeared to have turned abruptly from takeaway to giveaway.


Shaq makes Heat debut

Shaquille O #39;Neal scored 17 points and added seven rebounds on his debut for Miami, an 85-75 exhibition loss to Houston. The former LA Lakers star said he was  quot;in cruise mode quot; during the game, but attracted compliments from his rivals.


Australia: Howard government returned, courtesy of Labor

The Liberal-National Party coalition government led by prime minister John Howard has been returned to office in Australia in an election result that once again underlines the collapse of support


DUP warned over indefinite procrastination

Inflexible demands from the Democratic Unionist party for verifiable photographic evidence of IRA arms decommissioning may scupper any deal to win a final agreement on power sharing, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has warned.


Low voter turnout invalidates Hungarian referendum on citizenship

A referendum on whether to give citizenship to ethnic Hungarians aboard failed Sunday because of low voter turnout, preliminary official results showed.


Russia woos India for IT partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin is wooing India to create a strategic partnership in Information Technology, the Moscow Times said Monday.


Problems Cited at Nuclear Plant in South Jersey

Experts have identified an array of problems at the Salem nuclear power station, one of the country's largest.


As promised, party was quite subdued

FOXBOROUGH -- History never felt quite this ho-hum. For weeks, cautious Patriots players downplayed their run at the record book, insisting their systematic construction of a winning streak dating back to October of 2003 was of little or no consequence. We were chastised for forecasting the possibilities and discouraged from attaching significance to a milestone that would not produce a ...


Seems that it may be time for credit check to be run

Whenever it finally gets done, people will start handing out the credits. Let's make certain the list includes all the deserving parties.


Rivera relatives killed in Panama

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was headed back to Panama yesterday, a day after two of his wife's relatives were electrocuted while cleaning the pool at his home.


Cardinals show Dodgers door

LOS ANGELES -- Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals sure looked like the best team in baseball.


Former MVP Caminiti dead

NEW YORK -- Ken Caminiti, the 1996 National League MVP who later admitted using steroids during his major league career, died yesterday. He was 41.


Outing hurt so good for Dillon

FOXBOROUGH -- More than an hour had passed after the Patriots' 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, and nearly all players and media had cleared out of the winner's locker room. A few writers and TV cameramen remained, hoping to get an update on the status of running back Corey Dillon, who exited the game early because of a banged-up ...


Coach was in on the pass game

FOXBOROUGH -- Bill Belichick is a pretty good salesman. He was able to pitch to his team for weeks that setting an NFL record by winning 19 straight games, including postseason, was not important. Yet after his team set the mark in yesterday's 24-10 win over the Miami Dolphins, Belichick acknowleged the achievement and complimented his players.


Mistakes keep surfacing for Dolphins

FOXBOROUGH -- It is highly unlikely the winless Miami Dolphins' season will conclude as an inverse of the undefeated 1972 team. To go 0-16 is as difficult as finishing 17-0. But this season's edition is well on its way to becoming one of the most futile in Miami's stellar history.


Welker put his best foot forward in emergency

FOXBOROUGH -- With Dolphins placekicker Olindo Mare out with a right calf injury, return specialist Wes Welker knew there was a possibility he would be called upon to kick in yesterday's game against the Patriots -- even though he had not done so regularly since high school.


Developing nose for ball

FOXBOROUGH -- Growing up in southern Florida and playing at the University of Miami, it'd be natural to assume Patriots rookie Vince Wilfork was a Dolphins fan. Bad assumption. Wilfork hates the Dolphins. So what kind of day did the 6-foot-2-inch, 325-pound nose tackle have against the teal and orange yesterday?


A pick-me-up at QB

Flash back to draft day, when Eli Manning held aloft a San Diego Chargers jersey with all the excitement of a child unwrapping a pair of socks on Christmas Day. Soon after, the Giants tabbed Philip Rivers and shipped him out west in exchange for the No. 1 pick, and both teams were satisfied.


Seahawks stunned in OT

SEATTLE -- Marc Bulger was at his best when his teammates needed him most. Bulger threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Shaun McDonald three minutes into overtime, leading the St. Louis Rams to a thrilling 33-27 victory over the previously undefeated Seattle Seahawks yesterday.


At 4-1, they just might be Giants

The New York Giants aren't just winning. They're doing the kinds of things winning teams do.


Pool is much less crowded

Let the arguments begin. The first Bowl Championship Series rankings are due out in a few weeks and the number of unbeaten teams is shrinking rapidly.


UNH topples Saints

Former Reading High star Sean Collins scored two goals and had an assist to lead the 10th-ranked University of New Hampshire past St. Lawrence, 4-2, in the championship game of the UNH Ice Breaker tournament at the Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H.


Local Stocks

Wall Street had a tough week as oil prices jumped 6.4 percent, to a record \$53.31 a barrel, and the Labor Department reported that 96,000 jobs were created in September, about 40,000 fewer than economists expected.


Schumacher again finds victory lane

SUZUKA, Japan - Michael Schumacher won his 13th race of the season and first since August when he returned to his dominating form and captured the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.


Yankees braced for circus known as dysfunctional Red Sox

One of the players held the 28-inch self-described actor, Nelson de la Rosa, in his arms, Pedro #39;s little pal dodging the flowing champagne and buckets of water to find himself in a corner with the button-down Red Sox general manager.


Lewis helps Ravens grind down Redskins

LANDOVER, Md. -- Jamal Lewis recovered from a slow start to grind out 116 yards on 28 carries, including 90 clock-eating yards on the final three drives, and the Baltimore Ravens defense did the rest in Sunday


Irish duo  #39;to sell #39; Man Utd stake at 310p to Glazer

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Shares in UK football club Manchester United (UK:MNU) rose 2.9 percent to 280 pence after a report by The Sunday Times that said Manchester United #39;s largest shareholders, Irish racehorse owners John Magnier and JP McManus, are willing


6 terrorist members charged for Philippine ferry bombing

The Philippine authorities have charged six members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group for the super ferry bombing in February that left more than 100 people dead, the government said on Monday.


China Hostages #39; Firm Hopes  #39;Extreme Won #39;t Happen #39;

The employer of two Chinese engineers kidnapped in Pakistan was hopeful they would be released as their abductors were targeting neither the company nor Chinese, a spokesman for the firm said on Monday.


Rumsfeld Visits Baghdad as Blasts Kill Up to 18

Two blasts killed up to 18 people, including an American soldier, in Baghdad Sunday hours before Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Iraq to gauge efforts to calm violence ahead of January elections.


N.Korea Says U.S. Blocking New Nuclear Talks

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea blamed the United States on  Monday for blocking six-country talks on scrapping its nuclear  programs, denying it had stalled the talks itself to await the  outcome of the U.S. presidential election.


Talks Continue After China Hostage Deadline Passes

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Islamic militants holding two Chinese  engineers hostage in Pakistan threatened to kill one on Monday  unless security forces ended a siege of their hideout.


Sainsbury #39;s profits weaker than expected

Sainsbury has confirmed fears of weaker-than-expected first-half profit, following a recent analyst downgrade which sparked an investigation by regulators.


UPDATE:Data Suggests RBA Hike As Howard Victory Digested

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--As Australia consigns the lengthy federal election campaign to history, the outlook for interest rates returned to center stage Monday as housing


F amp;P gets \$83m US footprint

DCS specialises in high-end, commercial quality cooking equipment, maintaining a 300,000 square foot headquarters and factory in Huntington Beach, California.


British hostage tried fleeing before death: report

The portrait of Ken Bigley, who was murdered in Iraq October 7, stands in front of the congregation during a service at Liverpool #39;s Roman Catholic Cathedral on October 10.


Volcano stirrings carry memories of son killed there 24 years ago

quot;They #39;ve closed down the observatory there for a while, just to be safe, quot; Alice Johnston said. The observatory is the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Johnston Ridge, about 5 miles from the volcano.


Patriots ride defense to 19th straight victory

An unspectacular afternoon of football provided the finishing touches on one of pro football #39;s more remarkable achievements. And in a strange way, yesterday #39;s rather mundane 24-10


Lucky 13 for Schumacher as he breezes to victory

Even by Michael Schumacher #39;s standards, qualifying on pole and then winning his 13th grand prix of the season in one day is a super-human effort.


Giants 26, Cowboys 10

Barber, who had just 26 yards on 10 carries midway through the third quarter, had a key 58-yard run and a late touchdown to finish with 122 yards rushing as the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-10 Sunday.


When Private Passions Meet Public Journalism

Should Fox News keep relying on a political reporter who privately mocked John Kerry as a well-manicured "metrosexual"?


Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad

Two car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 11 people yesterday, including one American soldier, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited


NASA Mars Rovers Find More Signs of Water (Reuters)

Reuters - The Mars rovers have found fresh\evidence that water was plentiful in both the hills and plains\of the now-barren Red Planet, scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion\Laboratory said on Thursday.


Ambitious Russian tycoon upsets Lithuanian politics (AFP)

AFP - Viktor Uspaskich, a Russian-born millionaire who is a new force in Lithuanian politics, makes no secret of his old ties to Russian energy giant Gazprom, which supplies all of Lithuania's gas, but says he has his adopted country's interests at heart.


Rocket Attack Kills 2 U.S. Troops in Iraq (AP)

AP - Two soldiers from Task Force Baghdad were killed and five wounded Monday in a rocket attack in southern Baghdad, the military said.


Two more shot dead as Thailand praying peace for South

Two people were shot dead by insurgents in Thailand #39;s Muslim-dominated deep south on Sunday, when the country was praying peace for the region at a ceremony ofdropping hundred of millions origami birds.


Cambodia moves closer to electing new monarch as Senate passes key bill (AFP)

AFP - Cambodia has moved closer towards selecting a new monarch to replace abdicated King Norodom Sihanouk, with the country's Senate approving a bill needed to appoint his successor.


Cameroon votes for leader

Cameroonians start to vote in presidential elections, marred by allegations of fraud and apathy.


Saudi promise to release more oil

SAUDI minister Ali al-Naimi sought to take some of the heat out of the oil market, by promising that his Kingdom could pump an extra 1.5m barrels a day  #39;immediately #39; if demand increases.


St. Louis puts end to LA #39;s upset hopes

The Cardinals had been waiting for someone to step up and deliver the finishing blow, to squash the Dodgers #39; upset dreams and return them to St.


England can run away with it

Owen Hargreaves will probably be the beneficiary of David Beckham #39;s moment of madness if Sven-Goran Eriksson decides to retain his bold three-man attack for Wednesday #39;s match in Azerbaijan.


Rossi king of Sepang !

na sunny race watched by over 40,000 spectators on the grandstands, Rossi has again shown his supremacy at the Sepang Circuit by clinching yet another race victory in the MotoGP class of the Malaysian Grand Prix.


Picking on the rookie

Much of the credit for the Jets #39; only touchdown yesterday can go to one player. Not Chad Pennington or Chris Baker, who teamed up for a 1-yard touchdown pass with


Waiting and hoping

Whether we arrive at Fenway in business suits or face paint, Red Sox fans have much in common. We are passionate and knowledgeable, as visiting players regularly report.


Skins #39; house of horrors

The Ravens get three points from their offense but still win, thanks to the Redskins #39; problems on offense and special teams. LANDOVER MD.


Crippled Canadian sub reaches Scotland

The crippled Canadian submarine HMCS Chicoutimi arrived by tow on Sunday at the British naval base at Faslane, on Scotland #39;s west coast, where investigators were hoping to establish the cause of a fatal fire on board.


Rumsfeld makes surprise Iraq visit

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Marines in Iraq Sunday that he expects continued violence before scheduled Iraqi elections in January and that the number of US troops


Senate to vote on corporate tax package

Aching to go home and campaign, senators agree to a bevy of votes today to get their tax overhaul through. By Associated Press. WASHINGTON - The Senate late Sunday resolved a dispute delaying passage of a sweeping


Imus: FCC may still hound Howard

Don Imus says Howard Stern #39;s defection to satellite radio is not surprising but adds that the bad boy of broadcasting may have to dodge death rays from the FCC.


Vector takes \$877m share in NGC

AGL has agreed to sell its majority shareholding to Vector at \$3.00 per share - a deal worth \$877.4 million in total. Bloomberg noted that NGC would provide Vector with North Island gas pipelines, adding to


Industry fears security setbacks

With Amit Yoran #39;s sudden departure from the nation #39;s top cybersecurity job, industry officials said they fear another setback in efforts to make government and corporate networks secure from attacks that hurt business and national security.


Stolz scores first tour win at Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Andre Stolz played like a veteran instead of a rookie and shot a 5-under 67 to win the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas by a shot over Tom Lehman and two others.


Starting rotation might get a makeover for next round

LOS ANGELES -The outcome of Sunday night #39;s Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers had little bearing on the Cardinals #39; thinking about their NLCS starting rotation.


F1: Button has his sights on victory

Jenson Button set himself a target of winning the final race of the season after again falling just short in yesterday #39;s Japanese Grand Prix.


#39;Battle not over #39; but Rossi on the brink.

After a season full of races labelled  #39;significant #39; or a  #39;turning point #39;, Sunday #39;s Malaysian Grand Prix looks to have been the real thing: Valentino Rossi #39;s victory, combined with seventh for Sete Gibernau, means that the Italian now has one hand on


Jets 16, Bills 14

There was a missed field goal. A turnover inside the 15. Two drives that started in Bills territory that ended with just three points.


Ravens 17, Redskins 10

Playing his last football until November, Jamal Lewis punished would-be tacklers and kept the Baltimore Ravens offense on the field for nearly the entire fourth quarter.


Tragedy touches a life near-perfect

There has been so little heartbreak from baseball for Mariano Rivera, the greatest postseason player the Yankees have ever had, which means the greatest any team has ever had.


Rams 33, Seahawks 27, OT

Forget the standings and all the preseason chatter. Matt Hasselbeck and his Seattle teammates know the St. Louis Rams are still the team to beat in the NFC West.


Giants men among  #39;Boys

The Giants who endured the misery of the 2003 season still wince whenever last year is mentioned. They remember that they didn #39;t get their fourth win until the eighth game of that season.


Bush Ally Re-Elected; Australia Stays in Coalition

Australia #39;s role in the US-led coalition in Iraq was cemented at the ballot box Saturday when Prime Minister John Howard swept to his fourth consecutive


US seizes independent media sites

The FBI has shut down some 20 sites which were part of an alternative media network known as Indymedia.


GM Showcases Hydrogen and Hybrid Technologies at China #39;s Challenge <b>...</b>

GM is showcasing a range of near, mid- and long-term solutions for cleaner, sustainable transportation at China #39;s Challenge Bibendum, which is being held in Shanghai from October 12-14.


Fisher  amp; Paykel buys US company

New Zealand #39;s biggest appliance maker Fisher and Paykel Appliances said today it acquired United States manufacturer and distributor of premium cooking appliances, Dynamic Cooking Systems.


Venezuela announces oil tax increase

Venezuela has announced a 16-point increase in the royalties payable by foreign oil companies operating in one of its richest oil fields.


AstraZeneca to take earnings hit on drug rejection

AstraZeneca will have to take a charge against 2004 earnings after US regulators rejected its new anti-clotting drug Exanta, but a company spokesman has declined to say how large it will be.


Move over iPod, for a touch of Zen

October 11, 2004. Apple Computer #39;s iPod remains the king of digital music players, but robust pretenders to the throne have begun to emerge in the Windows universe.


England 2, Wales 0

AFTER having waited 20 years to renew rivalries with their nearest neighbour, Wales are now probably hoping they could have a similar wait for the next encounter.


Dodgers at a loss without pitching to beat St. Louis

Their starting pitching was all but spent by Labor Day, but the Dodgers still held on to win the National League West. The St. Louis Cardinals, who have the NL #39;s best offense


Ken Caminiti, 1996 NL MVP, Dies At Age 41

New York -- Former Houston Astros slugger Ken Caminiti died today at age 41. The 1996 National League MVP admitted during his major league career that he had used steroids.


UPDATE 1-Australia #39;s Miller dies aged 84

Former Australia all rounder Keith Miller has died aged 84, a family spokesman said on Monday. Miller, one of the leading players in Don Bradman #39;s 1948 Ashes-winning


Prisoner swap may aid Mideast peace process

In a series of dramatic steps capped Sunday by a high-profile prisoner swap, Israel and Egypt are moving rapidly to improve relations, seizing the opportunity for a Mideast peace deal presented by Yasser Arafat #39;s death.


Two Men Questioned in Pakistan Bombing (AP)

AP - Police said Monday they were questioning two men in connection with a suicide attack at a Shiite mosque in eastern Pakistan that killed three people plus the bomber  #151; the latest violence in what appears to be rising strife between Shiite and Sunni Muslims.


Dollar Hits 1-Month Low Vs Yen

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a four-week low  against the yen and held near a recent one-week low versus the  euro on Monday after weak U.S. jobs data fanned questions about  future interest rate hikes in the United States.


Move over iPod, for a touch of Zen

Apple Computer's iPod remains the king of digital music players, but robust pretenders to the throne have begun to emerge in the Windows universe. One of them is the Zen Touch, from Creative Labs.


Rumsfeld: Iraq Must Grow Own Govt. System

KIRKUK, Iraq - After listening to two U.S. Army officers describe recent progress in battling the insurgency and stabilizing northern Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald H...


Sainsbury Profit Falls by as Much as 66; Stock Drops (Update4)

J Sainsbury Plc, Britain #39;s third- largest supermarket chain, said first-half earnings fell by as much as 66 percent as the company lost business to competitors such as Tesco Plc.


Schu prefers three day weekend

Michael Schumacher is the only Formula One driver to have ever won pole position and a grand prix within four hours. But the German urged the sport #39;s rule makers to ignore suggestions they should apply the two-day format full time.


Ambitious Russian tycoon upsets Lithuanian politics

KEDAINIAI, Lithuania: Viktor Uspaskich, a Russian-born millionaire who is a new force in Lithuanian politics, makes no secret of his old ties to Russian energy giant Gazprom, which supplies all of Lithuania #39;s gas, but says he has his adopted country #39;s


World ; Iran, Russia deal on spent nuclear fuel in final stage

World News, Tehran, Oct 11 (IANS) Iran and Russia are close to finalising the agreement on return of spent nuclear fuel, paving the way for Iran #39;s first atomic power plant to become operational, reports Xinhua.


Neumann wins first LPGA title in 6 years

Neumann, the 1988 US Women #39;s Open champion, closed with a final-round 68 for a 15-under 273 total, for her first win since the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship in 1998.


This is nice, but Cards not yet done

LOS ANGELES -- This is not the ultimate goal, that much is clear. The Cardinals have a much higher aspiration than winning one postseason series.


Yanks fans desperate for tickets

One week ago, Rye resident Dan Kressler was surfing the Internet at work when he and a colleague came across an absolute gold mine.


Former MVP Caminiti, 41, dies in Bronx hospital

Ken Caminiti, the popular and powerful former National League MVP whose troubled life after baseball included bouts with cocaine and a jail stay, died yesterday at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx.


Keith Miller, Australia #39;s Best All-Round Cricketer, Dies at 84

Keith Miller, Australia #39;s most prolific all-rounder in Test cricket, died today at a nursing home, Cricket Australia said. He was 84.


Oil price strike begins in Nigeria

A four-day national strike has begun in Nigeria in protest at a 25 increase in the cost of oil. Oil executives in Nigeria said they were confident there would be no immediate disruption to exports.


Higher bid for PeopleSoft? (TheDeal.com)

TheDeal.com - Try lower, says Oracle CEO Larry Ellison on the witness stand in Delaware's Court of Chancery.


Aid Money Must Flow Quickly, Iraq to Tell Donors (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq could plunge into still deeper\chaos unless billions of dollars the international community\has pledged for rebuilding are spent quickly, the Baghdad\government will warn this week.


Bobby-Trapped Car Explodes in Mosul (AP)

AP - A car bomb exploded Monday in western Mosul as an American military convoy was passing by, witnesses said. First reports indicated it may have been a suicide attack.


Talks Continue After China Hostage Deadline Passes

WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Islamic militants holding two  Chinese engineers hostage in Pakistan threatened to kill one on  Monday unless security forces ended a siege of their hideout.


UK #39;s Turner to Show Pension Funds Falling, Watson Wyatt Says

A government-commissioned report on UK pensions will say tomorrow that retirement savings are less than previously estimated, pension experts said, putting pressure on Prime Minister Tony Blair to act before elections.


Australia #39;s Gribbles Has Received Expressions Of Interest

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australian diagnostics and pathology provider Gribbles Group Ltd. (GGL.AU) said Monday that it has received expressions of interest regarding ownership of the company.


Teen Newsbreak - Getting out the vote

A nonpartisan national group is trying to get a record number of voters to the polls this year. By MARK ZALOUDEK. Scientists are unlocking some of the mysteries of the universe as planetary exploration forges ahead on several fronts.


Security: End users are your first line of defense

ComputerWorld AU: Respondents to the 2004 Ernst  amp; Young Global Information Security Survey cited lack of security awareness by end users as the top barrier to achieving the required level of security.


Sven:  #39;It #39;s three strikers or Wright-Phillips #39;

Sven-Goran Eriksson says that he will select either the three-pronged strikeforce or Shaun Wright-Phillips on Wednesday night, but not both.


It #39;s a Giant difference

At one end of Texas Stadium, in a sea of blue seats vacated by deflated Cowboys fans, 100 or so Giants fans gathered over the tunnel where the


Patriots at 19, counting

Crack consecutive-win record. Patriots 24, Dolphins 10; Bewildered Fish make it easy for Brady in lacklustre game. Two streaks, going in opposite directions, remained intact, although not without some drama.


Nobody catches Tomescu-Dita this time

As she climbed the final obstacle to her first-ever marathon victory, Constantina Tomescu-Dita couldn #39;t help looking back - back to her past, back to the ghosts that have plagued her time and time again.


Sinai attacks shatter peace for tourists

Israeli tourists flock to this idyllic stretch of coastline between Taba, on the Egyptian-Israeli border, and Dahab to the south. Small seaside camps


UN troops hurt in Haiti violence

the second UN peacekeeper to be shot in Haiti over the weekend. On Saturday a Brazilian was hurt in the capital


Russia and Iran close to nuclear fuel deal

Russia and Iran could sign an agreement on nuclear fuel supplies to Iran soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. According to him, the agreement on the return of spent nuclear fuel to Russia is in its final stages.


Ljubisa Beara Surrendered to the Serbian Authorities

Ljubisa Beara, former Chief of Intelligence of the Chiefs of Staff of the RS Army and accused by the Hague Tribunal (ICTY) for crimes against humanity, surrendered yesterday to the Serbian authorities and was transported to The Hague, reports official


Kenyans go 1-2 in a wild finish

In a wild sprint to the finish, Kenyan Luke Metto edged countryman Wilson Kigen to win the BAA Half Marathon yesterday, though both were credited with the same time -- a record-breaking 1 hour 2 minutes 57 seconds.


Insurer moves 1,100 jobs to India

Insurance firm Royal   Sun Alliance says it is cutting 1,100 jobs in the UK and moving the posts to India.


Poles jostle for new bank shares

Polish consumers rush to sign up for shares in the country's largest bank, scheduled to make its stock market debut next month.


Sainsbury's issues profit warning

Struggling UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's issues its third profit warning of the year, saying half-year profits are set to fall to as little as 125m.


New Somali leader pledges peace

Somalia's new president Abdullahi Yusuf promises to reunite and rebuild the country after 13 years of war.


India Emerges as Innovation Hub

Indian labs churn out technologies to help users in developing countries keep up with the information age even if they can't afford a computer, don't live near a phone or speak a language that can't be typed on a standard keyboard. By Manu Joseph.


A MacGyver for the Third World

An MIT inventor bent on public service creates practical solutions to life-threatening problems around the world. Her approach: be a master of the obvious. Second in a series profiling this year's MacArthur 'genius award' winners. By Kari Lynn Dean.


People Are Human-Bacteria Hybrid

A group of British scientists believes people should be viewed as 'superorganisms,' made of conglomerations of human, fungal, bacterial and viral cells. It's a sensible view, given that human bodies contain more than 500 bacterial species. By Rowan Hooper.


Oral History on the Go

A project to record thousands of interviews with people across the United States is expanding. StoryCorps originates from a soundproof booth in Grand Central Station and now wants to go mobile. Rachel Metz reports from New York.


Leisure Suit Larry No Seducer

The latest games aimed at helping the namesake character get laid,  Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude gets high marks for humor. But the game seems too repetitive for most players' tastes. By Lore Sjberg.


Nations Plan for Net's Future

A global summit aims to lay the groundwork for a new structure of internet governance. Participants, however, have very different visions for the future of broadband deployment, net telephony and other web technologies. By Wendy M. Grossman.


Predicting the Path of an Inferno

Flames leap 200 feet in the air and burn at 2,000 degrees. A rain of fire sets thousands of acres ablaze. The smoke jumpers may get the glory, but the battle is being won by the wildfire-simulation brigade. By Michael Behar from Wired magazine.


Can Math Help in Terror War?

A group of mathematicians look at how order theory might help in the war on terror. The branch of abstract math resembles classic military strategy but applying computers to problems might increase accuracy of predictions and strategic moves.


Experts Knock E-Vote Data Delay

Researchers trying to determine how the online format might increase election participation and help disenfranchised voters say the DNC and other election officials are stingy with the data after a Michigan trial.


Few Americans Buy Meds Online

Despite rising drug costs and increased pressure to import cheaper drugs from abroad, a Pew study finds that not many Americans buy prescription drugs through the internet. Most feel drugs purchased online are not as safe.


Cazenove  #39;could sell stake to bank #39;

The UKs oldest independent stockbroker was today being linked to a deal involving the sale of a 50 stake to US bank JP Morgan Chase.


LCD glut drives LG Philips profits down 15

Demand for expensive LCD televisions is not growing fast enough to absorb output from a slew of new factories starting production, and analysts expect prices to keep falling into 2005.


Westfield joins proposed joint bid for Chelsfield

Westfield (WDC) and a new company to be formed by Multiplex Group(MXG) and the Reuben brothers today announced they are to propose a \$1.


Singapore #39;s economy grows by 7.7

SINGAPORE - Singapore #39;s economy slowed in the third quarter but still recorded growth of 7.7 year-on-year, the government said Monday.


Weaker than expected rise in August housing finance in Australia

SYDNEY: Australian housing finance figures show a weaker-than-expected 0.4 percent rise in the number of mortgages taken out during the month of August.


US files first suit against  quot;spyware quot; SW

The software works its way into a computer, hijacking the Web browser and causing the CD-ROM tray to slide open mysteriously. WASHINGTON: The US government has sued a New Hampshire man in its first attempt


Newfound Allies Drive Web Services Spec

The industrys latest allies -- Microsoft and Sun -- have supported the publication of Web Services Management (WS-Management), a Web services specification that provides a common way for enterprises to access and exchange management information across


IBM Reveals Blade With Room For Two SCSI Drives

IBM is now offering enterprises the ability to add two small form-factor SCSI drives internally to the five new HS20 models of BladeCenter systems, which are based on the 2.8 GHz to 3.6 GHz Intel Xeon-processor with 64 bit extensions.


No deficit is too large for Nelson

Larry Nelson needed a huge comeback, and an extra hole, to win his second Champions Tour event of the year. Nelson rallied from seven strokes off the lead and made a 5-foot


Cards earn respect the old-fashioned way

That was indeed a handshake line you saw moments after the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Dodgers in Los Angeles, three games to one, to settle half the bracket for the National League championship series.


Henry rebuts critics

France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has refuted critics of his national squad #39;s current poor run of form. Critics have wondered why the former FIFA Footballer of the Year and current top-performer in


Former MVP Caminiti Dies of Heart Attack at 41

LONDON (Reuters) - Former National League Most Valuable  Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids,  died of a heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major League  Baseball reported on its Web Site.


Wall Street hears static on the radio

Analysts #39; roasting began before Stern #39;s departure; can congloms fix medium? By Matthew Flamm Published on October 11, 2004.


Dallas done in by errors; Parcells: We #39;re just stupid

Bill Parcells knew the game was getting away from the Dallas Cowboys. Yet he thought one jolt could put them back in control. So with Dallas down only six points and


Two car bombs kill 11, including American soldier

BAGHDAD - Car bombers struck twice in rapid succession here Sunday, killing at least 11 people, including an American soldier. Meanwhile, rocket-propelled grenade explosions and machine-gun fire rocked the


US forces enter Latifiya seeking hostage killers

US forces over the weekend entered the hard-line Islamist stronghold of Latifiya in search of the terrorist group that killed two American contractors and last week beheaded their colleague, British engineer Kenneth Bigley.


Investigators Seek Clues in Ark. Bus Crash

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - While relatives kept vigil at hospitals and church parishioners prayed for the dead, investigators scoured the crash site where a bus packed with gamblers overturned, killing 14 passengers...


Israel Parliament to Start Winter Session

JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has alienated his right-wing Likud party with plans to withdraw from Gaza, begins a new legislative session fighting for his government's survival.    Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on two motions of no confidence Monday, the first day of Israel's winter parliamentary session...


Dubai On The Road With 5-Year Dollar Sukuk FRN

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Dubai has started roadshows for a dollar-denominated, five-year, floating-rate sukuk note issue, IFR Credit reported Monday.


The Cost Of Ideas

Sun and Kodak settled their long-running intellectual-property dispute last week. It #39;s far from the last such clash we #39;ll see.


Who should replace Beckham?

David Beckham #39;s booking in England #39;s 2-0 win against Wales rules him out of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan, but City #39;s Shaun Wright-Phillips isn #39;t guaranteed to take his place in the starting line-up.


No Svet: Tomescu-Dita coasts to marathon win

But even she didn #39;t believe it as she looked over her shoulder five times in the last 600 meters at Sunday #39;s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.


Lions hand Falcons first loss

ATLANTA -- The Detroit Lions have learned to win on the road. Michael Vick still is trying to get a handle on the West Coast offense.


Lithuania #39;s Labour wins round one

Lithuania #39;s opposition Labour party won the first round of parliamentary elections, buoyed by a popular backlash against political scandals, and could head a coalition after a second round vote in two weeks.


802.11a comes out fighting

Analysis Prospects bright in the Wi-Fi arena


Mortgages: Finagling at Fannie

After years in blissful slumber, federal regulators last month suddenly sprang awake, leaped up and slapped Fannie Mae upside the head.


Oil Hovers Around \$53 a Barrel

That #39;s despite assurances from Middle East oil producers that they were committed to bringing the price down as a strike began in Africa #39;s largest exporter.


Anti-spyware company in court on bullying charges

The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday asked a federal court to shut down an operation that it said disables users #39; computers in an attempt to bully them into buying anti-spyware products.


Dell starts to recall laptop power adapters

DELL Inc. had started to recall power adapters for some of its notebook models because of a risk of overheating, which could lead to a fire or electrical shock, the American company announced on its Web site Friday.


Mars #39; polygon shapes may be result of water action

Curious polygon shapes on the surface of Mars are among the latest evidence clearly suggesting the presence of water, and some of it may have appeared there even after the surface was bombarded by objects from distant space.


Top 20 loopholes that make a PC susceptible to hacking revealed

A list comprising top twenty threats to computers from hackers has been issued by the Sans Institute to guard companies against the most common loopholes in their system, which makes them susceptible to cyber crimes.


A hero to generations of Australians

Keith Miller, the regal allrounder who impressed everyone in pubs to palaces, has died at the age of 84. An Invincible, a Second World War fighter pilot, a journalist, an elderly recluse: Miller was many things.


Former National League Most Valuable Player Ken Caminiti, who in 2002 admitted he used steroids, died of a heart attack in New York on Sunday, Major League Baseball reported on its Web Site.


SC stays appointment of Justice Mohan

The Supreme Court today stayed the Madras High Court order appointing Justice (retd) S Mohan as the Interim Administrator of BCCI.


Hey 19 -- Pats can #39;t lose Team stumbles but sets NFL win mark

Foxboro, Mass. -- There have been prettier games in the streak, and certainly more meaningful ones. But among the hallmarks of the victories the Patriots have collected like so much pocket change over the


Sports: GM, agent, say Rivera will be available Tuesday

NEW YORK It appears New York Yankees ace relief pitcher Mariano Rivera will be ready for tomorrow night #39;s American League pennant series opener against Boston.


Adams quits Leicester

Micky Adams resigned from second division Leicester City on Monday, bringing to an end a turbulent reign of highs and lows at the troubled club.


Court reinstates Indian board officials

India #39;s top court has set aside a lower court #39;s order suspending all office-bearers of the country #39;s cricket board, including president Ranbir Mahendra, because of alleged misconduct during board elections last month.


NFL: Seattle-St. Louis UNDER 43

With a posted total of 42 or higher a the home team is off of a home win the road team scored 24 or more points their last game and the road team played a close gameeither lost by five or less or won by 10 or less, its gone under 27-5.


Canadian probe into submarine fire begins

A Canadian board of inquiry is convening in Scotland to investigate the cause of the fire on the submarine HMCS Chicoutimi, in which an officer was killed.


Mystery accused to join Shaik

The prosecution in the Schabir Shaik trial will add another accused to its list of 10 on Wednesday, the Durban High Court heard today.


World gaming triumph for UK team

One of the UK's gaming clans has scored a double success at the Olympics of the gaming world.


Flight simulators 'treat vertigo'

Researchers have found flight simulators may help treat people for chronic dizziness.


Nigerians Go Ahead With Nationwide Strike (AP)

AP - A nationwide strike to protest fuel price hikes shut down Nigeria's commercial capital on Monday, emptying the streets of most traffic except soldiers and anti-riot police in armored vehicles.


London Oil Price Tops \$50 for First Time

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices hit fresh records on Monday,  pushing London Brent crude above \$50 for the first time and  extending a relentless rise that has added around 65 percent to  the cost of crude this year.


Weak Jobs Growth Drags Down Dollar

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a one-month low  against the yen and held near a recent one-week low versus the  euro on Monday after weak U.S. jobs data raised questions about  future interest rate hikes in the United States.


CapitalSource's Especially Warm Reception

Investor conferences put on by public companies tend to be upbeat affairs. That was indeed the case at    CapitalSource Inc. 's annual presentation to research analysts. About 125 people -- mostly the youngish, mathy types who follow financial service companies for Wall Street -- were crammed into the Fairmont hotel in Foggy Bottom to listen to a procession of crisp, data-laden speeches about CapitalSource.


House prices cool off in August

House price growth slowed in August, with London seeing the lowest increases in prices, government figures show.