Skulls Trojan attacks Symbian mobile phones

Users of Nokia's 7610 smart phone and possibly other phones running Symbian's Series 60 software should be aware of a new Trojan program on the Internet.


In Brief: Nextance launches Intellectual Property Optimization Suite

Nextance last week announced its Intellectual Property Optimization Suite, which enables users to manage valuable intellectual property (IP) assets and associated contractual agreements in order to more effectively optimize revenue and mitigate legal risk related to IP. Nextance's IP Optimization Suite manages the entire lifecycle of IP assets and addresses such issues as underutilized IP assets, underpaid licensing and royalty revenue, unnecessary risks related to legal compliance, and sluggish time-to-market for new solutions that increasingly depend on IP. Pricing starts at \$500,000 and ranges to over \$1,000,000 depending on the size of the organization and sophistication of the implementation.


Euro Web sites spread Bofra worm via banner ads

Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites this weekend could have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts warned on Monday.


PeopleSoft board won't negotiate takeover with Oracle

PeopleSoft Inc. won't discuss a sale to Oracle Corp. for a price of \$24 per share, the company's board of directors Saturday told Oracle Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Larry Ellison in a letter.


ICQ joins Web mail battles with new service

The increasingly competitive Web mail market has a new player: Instant messaging provider ICQ now offers a fee-based service that includes 2GB of storage, a calendar feature, task manager, notepad, wireless access, and support for both POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol).


ICQ Updates Its Web-Based E-Mail

Service offers 2GB of storage, wireless access, and video e-mail--for a fee.


Firefox Excites Web Browser World

Microsoft breaks its silence on plans for IE, while AOL breathes life into Netscape.


Apple stock jumps following analyst report

Apple Computer Inc. stock hit a four-year high on Monday following the release of a report from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.


Study: Cincinnati is a dangerous place to live

Cincinnati is still among the most dangerous cities in the nation, but the metropolitan area which takes in Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana is actually a shade safer than average, according


AirGate PCS, Inc. Responds to Announcement by Alamosa Holdings

ATLANTA --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 22, 2004 -- AirGate PCS, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCSA), a PCS Affiliate of Sprint, today released the following statement:  quot;We have received a letter dated October 22, 2004, from David


CNN Hires Former CBS Exec to US Post

NEW YORK - CNN has a new boss for the second time in 14 months: former CBS News executive Jonathan Klein, who will oversee programming and editorial direction at the second-ranked cable news network.


Symbian Phones Hit with Skulls Trojan

A newly intercepted malicious Trojan has begun infecting mobile phones which run the Symbian operating system. Dubbed  quot;Skulls, quot; the Trojan has been detected on Symbian shareware download sites


Clemson, South Carolina might be kept from playing in bowls

There are strong indications that Clemson and South Carolina will not be allowed to play in bowl games following Saturday #39;s melee between the two teams, SportsLine.


EU commission overshadowed by dispute on commissioner #39;s conviction

As the new European Commission (EC) started to take up office on Monday, it was still overshadowed by quarrels over French European Commissioner Jacques Barrot #39;s conviction.


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Google Sues AdSense Publisher over Click Fraud\\Google Inc. filed a lawsuit against one of its AdSense Online clients this week, claiming the company defrauded the search company by clicking on its own ads multiple times. The case, filed in Santa Clara County Court, also alleges that Houston, Texas-based Auctions Expert ...


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Google Sued by Pornography Publisher Over Image Search\\Porn publisher Perfect 10 Inc. sued Google for copyright infringement last Friday, accusing Google of failing to  remove from its search results thousands of photos posted online (on non-Google sites)without permission from Perfect 10. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District ...


News: Visa scammers hit UK phones

Credit card fraudsters are trying to fleece UK punters by tricking them into revealing card security information over the phone.


Mitchell-Alston feud brews as Toronto heads to Cleveland

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Vince Carter isn #39;t the only Raptor unhappy to be in Toronto right now. Guard Rafer Alston is starting to question his role on the team, even contemplating quitting the rest of the season


KarstadtQuelle Sells Stake in Venture (AP)

AP - Troubled German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said Monday it is selling its 82 percent stake in a three-year-old joint venture with coffeehouse chain Starbucks Coffee International to the U.S. company.


Longer-Dated Treasuries in Demand

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries were mostly higher on  Monday as investors bet longer-dated debt would outperform the  short end in an environment of rising official interest rates.


Africa conflicts 'scare investors'

Conflicts in the Ivory Coast and Sudan's troubled Darfur region are driving potential investors out of Africa, the United Nations says.


Apple soars on iPod effect

Shares in Apple soared in early trade in New York today after a report suggested that the iPod has pushed users to dump their PCs in favour of Apple #39;s Macintosh computers.


Trump: Casino Firm In Chap. 11, But  #39;Apprentice #39; Star Stays CEO

Half-empty or half-full is a matter of perspective; and it helps when the goblet in question is grasped by Donald Trump. The billionaire #39;s eponymous firm, Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts (otc: DJTC - news - people


Consumer Groups: Holiday Spending to Rise

A rosier economic outlook will boost US holiday spending by up to 5 percent this year despite a firm resolution by many consumers to spend less, a consumer group said on Monday.


Food Stocks Mixed on Campbell Report

Shares of food makers were mixed in Monday trading after Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soupmaker, said its first-quarter profit grew 9 percent on stronger sales of its popular condensed soups.


Nova Chemicals to Sell Pipeline Stake

Nova Chemicals Corp. said Monday that it is selling its stake in an Alberta ethane pipeline to Canada #39;s Fort Chicago Energy Partners LP for cash proceeds of about \$78 million.


Swift Spacecraft Scans Big Bang Births

named Swift for its fast pivoting and pointing -- launched this weekend will detect and analyze gamma ray bursts, which astronomers believe represent the birth cries of black holes.


Video game recreates JFK killing

GLASGOW - A new downloadable video game allows gamers to assume the role of Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin who killed US president John F. Kennedy.


New Broadcom 54g(TM) Chipsets Boost Wi-Fi(R) Coverage

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor solutions enabling broadband communications, today announced two


India Debating Manned Space Flight

alphakappa writes  quot;India #39;s moon mission and other space programs have been covered before on Slashdot. India is now debating sending a manned space mission and has acknowledged it #39;s technological preparedness


Sudan Hopes to Reach Darfur Deal by Dec. 31 (Reuters)

Reuters - Sudan hopes to reach a peace agreement\to end fighting in its troubled Darfur region by the end of the\year, Foreign Minister Mustafa Osman Ismail said on Monday.


PGA Grand Slam to return to Poipu Bay in  #39;05

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sports Network) - The PGA of America announced on Monday that the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will remain at Poipu Bay Golf Course in 2005.


SECOND LOOKSnapshots from the latest in college football

With the weight of a perfect season and a potential BCS Maelstrom swirling in the wind, Auburn rallies in Tuscaloosa for a satisfying Iron Bowl victory against gritty Alabama.


Scots eye the grand prize in Sharjah

Scotland seized the initiative on the first day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final against Canada, in Sharjah, yesterday, when Yorkshire #39;s John Blain trapped opener Ashif Mulla lbw with the last ball of the first over.


Zarqawi Group Claims Allawi Kidnappings (AP)

AP - A militant group led by Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping and then releasing three family members of Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi.


IAEA Supervises Iran #39;s Nuclear Suspension

Iran says it has halted all work on potentially weapons-related parts of its nuclear program, honoring a deal with European powers.


Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband granted bail

Asif Ali Zardari, husband of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was granted bail in a corruption case by the Supreme Court on Monday, paving the way for his release after eight years in jail, lawyers said.


DC's Team Will Be the Nationals

Major League Baseball's Washington, D.C. franchise finally  got a name Monday, nearly two months after the team relocated  from Montreal. Team officials, including president Tony  Tavares, also unveiled a color scheme for the team, which is  red, white and blue.


Hurricane predictions for 2005

FORT COLLINS - Days after the end of a busy season, hurricane forecasters are calling for an above-average Atlantic season again next year.


Singh Eyes 10th Title at Grand Slam in Hawaii

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vijay Singh narrowly failed in his bid  to win 10 PGA Tour titles this year but has a golden  opportunity to clinch a final victory of 2004 at this week's  PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii.


Brown-Forman Buying Rest of Finlandia

Brown-Forman Corp., the maker of Jack Daniel #39;s whiskey and Southern Comfort liqueur, said Monday that is buying the remaining 20 percent of Finlandia Vodka Worldwide Ltd.


Rest in peace VHS

In a move that marks the beginning of the end for a hugely successful chapter in technology history, Britain #39;s biggest high street electronics retailer Dixons has announced that it #39;s taking VCRs off its shelves for good.


Video Game Recreates JFK Assassination

GLASGOW, Scotland -- A British company says it #39;s releasing a video game recreating the 1963 assassination of US President John F. Kennedy.


Skulls trojan bites Symbian 60

p2pnet.net News:- Nokia 7610 smart phones, as well as other mobiles running Symbian Series 60 software, could be hit by the new Skulls malware.


Outgunned on copyright?

com November 22, 2004, 7:29 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.


RIAA begins new round of file-sharing lawsuits

Beginning a new round of copyright infringement lawsuits, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Thursday they will be taking legal action against 791 individuals suspected of illegally downloading music files.


Three to get ready, two will go

Only two berths will be available in the FedEx Orange Bowl, where the Bowl Championship Series national title will be determined Jan. 4. By Mark J. Terrill, AP.


Patriots Take On Puzzling Chiefs On Monday

_ The New England Patriots might have a better chance of winning their 24th game in 25 tries Monday night if they were 1-8 instead of 8-1.


Iran meets deadline to halt nuclear program

TEHRAN - Iran said Monday it was suspending its program to produce enriched uranium, the crucial ingredient needed for the production of nuclear weapons.


Powell hails peace opportunity ahead of Palestinian vote

JERUSALEM : US Secretary of State Colin Powell hailed a  quot;moment of opportunity quot; for Middle East peace as Israel and the United States pledged to back next year #39;s Palestinian election to the hilt.


Bhuttos husband released from jail

KARACHI, Pakistan - After eight years in jail on corruption charges, the husband of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was released on bail Monday, an official said, in a move the government heralded as a step toward political harmony with her


Zarqawi group claims Allawi kidnappings

A militant group led by Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping and then releasing three family members of Iraq #39;s interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi.


Ellison May Attempt Boardroom Coup at PeopleSoft

Following its latest rejection, the next stage in Oracle #39;s battle to buy PeopleSoft is set to begin in a courtroom on Wednesday.


Update 4: Crude Oil Prices Trade Below \$49 a Barrel

Crude oil futures traded below \$49 a barrel Monday following a steep runup on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.


Trump Hotels Begins Recapitalization

Trump Hotels  amp; Casino Resorts on Monday said it has begun to recapitalize after a bankruptcy filing Sunday night that would allow the company to restructure debt and overhaul aging casinos.


Dhirubhai had settled it, says Mukesh

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES chairman Mukesh Ambani said in a statement on Monday all  quot;ownership issues quot; were settled during his father Dhirubhai Ambani #39;s lifetime.


Calif. pension fund to hike hedge fund buys

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Public Employees #39; Retirement System, the nation #39;s largest public pension fund, plans to double to \$2 billion its hedge fund investment, widely seen as a risky neighborhood of the investment world.


IBM exec may become Computer Associates CEO

NEW YORK -- Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.


DC #39;s No. 6 On Dangerous Cities List

WASHINGTON -- Washington DC, has made the top ten list of most dangerous metropolitan areas in the United States. Camden, NJ, was named to the top spot, overtaking Detroit.


Germany to breach EU budget limit again

Germany risks violating the EU #39;s tight budget rules again next year, the Bundesbank warned on Monday. The three-percent-mark of the gross domestic product (GDP) willprobably


Ukraine cities defy poll result

City officials in parts of Ukraine refuse to accept the outcome of the presidential election amid mass protests.


Millions to travel for turkey

South of Canyonville, you could be delayed up to an hour each way due to road and bridge repairs. Other than that, you should have no more trouble than usual driving around Oregon on a Thanksgiving


Hacked European Ad Server Infects IE Users

A hacked server in Germany fed malicious code to unsuspecting Internet Explorer users at an unknown number of Web sites for several hours over the weekend, a banner ad-serving company acknowledged Monday.


Firefox more secure than Explorer

Reams have already been written on what the newest internet browser on the block, the Mozilla Firefox, means for market leader Microsoft and for the domination that its product Internet Explorer enjoys.


GSPDA M28 Palm OS Smartphone Hits Asia

PalmSource today welcomed the third Palm Powered smartphone from GSPDA, the Xplore M28. Alpha Tech Mobile Sdn Bhd is distributing the Palm Powered Xplore M28 smartphone in Malaysia.


Microsoft targets older people for web via TV

SEATTLE: For people trying to get their ageing parents on the web so they can read email and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp has a message: Don #39;t give up.


Symbian, security groups warn of Series 60 trojan

A trojan by the name of  quot;Skulls quot; has appeared in the wild for some Series 60 smartphones, and users are warned to be wary as always.


Send Your Sims To Uni in 2005

EA announce the first expansion pack for The Sims 2, giving you the ability to send your kids to university... One of the key features that kept The Sims constantly engaging to fans of the title were the multitude


Trapeze Upgrades WLAN Switch

Trapeze Networks Inc. will announce an upgrade today to its Mobility System Software that will let networks deliver stratified public and private wireless-LAN services over a single infrastructure.


Nvidia Strikes Processor Deal with Intel

Analysts say the agreement was a boost to both companies since it will pave the way for Nvidia get access to millions more desktop computers built on Intel processors and because Intel will


Chipsets Boost Wi-Fi Range by 50 Percent

Broadcom said its Wi-Fi compatible BroadRange technology complies with IEEE 802.11 standards and could be integrated into a wide range of Wi-Fi products, from notebook PCs to routers and mobile phones.


Spam spectre

Tired of unsolicited commercial mail that clogs your inbox virtually every second day? Well, you can take heart from the news that Microsoft head Bill Gates too suffers from the spam plague.


Long Island ducks beat odds; researchers want to figure out why

Before the shopping malls, before Levittown and Jones Beach, before the traffic jams on the Long Island Expressway, there were the ducks.


Music Industry More at Risk in Piracy

The technical challenge of sharing massive movie files over the Internet has kept the problem of P2P file sharing to a minimum for the movie industry.


Stelco Loses General Motors Steel-Supply Contract (Update1)

Stelco Inc., the Canadian steelmaker that #39;s in bankruptcy protection, said it lost a contract to supply steel to General Motors Corp.


EU drafts Iran nuclear timetable

EU states draw up new plans to keep track of Iran's nuclear programme in a move unlikely to satisfy Washington.


Record 13th straight mens title

HOUSTON - Top-seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland won a record 13th straight final Sunday, beating Australian Lleyton Hewitt, 6-3, 6-2, in the title match of the Association of Tennis Professionals Masters Cup.


Sir Alex Ferguson manages Manchester United for the 1000th time <b>...</b>

1000 up and still counting. Sir Alex Fergusons achievement is quite remarkable given the fickle nature of football fans and more importantly football boards in the modern game.


Winky has an eye for fights that pay

Now that Winky Wright has twice beaten Shane Mosley, he #39;s aiming for the megafights -- and the megabucks.  quot;I #39;m from the  #39;hood, and it #39;s time to get paid, quot; Wright said after winning his rematch


Illinois parts ways with Ron Turner

Champaign, IL (Sports Network) - The University of Illinois has fired head football coach Ron Turner. Turner just completed his eighth year at Illinois, compiling a 35-57 record with just two winning seasons.


Anti-drugs fight tops Bush agenda

US President George W Bush arrives in Colombia for talks expected to focus on  fighting drug trafficking.


Major powers meet in Egypt on Iraqs future

Two-day meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh is to help Iraq emerge from violence, discuss other Mideast issues. By Marc Burleigh - SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt.


Pakistani court frees Bhutto #39;s husband

that could improve relations between the country #39;s military leader and one of its main parties. Asif Ali Zardari had been in jail since Bhutto #39;s government was ousted in November 1996.


Swiss write off most of Iraq #39;s debts

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) said Switzerland had agreed to write off SFr264 million (\$227 million) in debts dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.


Arafat #39;s medical records show  #39;no poison #39;

Medical files showed tests performed on Yasser Arafat #39;s body found no evidence the Palestinian leader was poisoned. Arafat #39;s medical records were released to his nephew, Nasser al-Kidwa, on Monday despite objections from Arafat #39;s widow Suha.


Israeli Officer Charged with Pumping Bullets into Girl

A spokeswoman said he was charged with two counts of illegally using his weapon, of obstruction of justice, conduct unbecoming an officer, and improper use of authority.


Aid workers flee Darfur violence

Aid workers in Sudan #39;s Darfur region have been airlifted to safety amid new fighting between government and rebel troops in a major town.


Several Killed in Baghdad Mosque Raid

Description: US and Iraqi government troops raid one of Baghdad #39;s main Sunni Muslim mosques, killing several Iraqis. The Iraqi government has ordered the arrest of Muslim clerics accused of inciting violence and supporting the Iraqi insurgency.


Insurgent  #39;playing dead #39; in videotaped shooting

The US military says marines in Fallujah shot and killed an insurgent who engaged them as he was faking being dead, a week after footage of a marine killing an apparently unarmed and wounded Iraqi caused a stir in the region.


EU to field quick-reaction battle groups

EU defense ministers will sign off today on plans to establish battle groups of troops poised for instant action in a significant move toward a European army.


Mine death toll rises to 57

BEIJING: At least 57 miners were killed and three missing following a massive blaze at a complex of iron mines in northern China, the government reported Monday.


Nintendo DS Review -- palmOne and HP Could Learn a Thing or Two

The new Nintendo DS gaming handheld, launched in the United States yesterday, is interesting in many ways. With this impressive new gaming device Nintendo has set it #39;s target age group for the twenty and above crowd and not teenagers.


The Sims Go to College

November 22, 2004 - It was, of course, inevitable: given the success (both in excellence of design and pure sales) of The Sims 2, not to mention that it #39;s the sequel to the biggest-selling PC game ever, Electronic Arts was going to give us expansions.


Tennis: Federer warns rivals

Roger Federer believes he is now capable of winning any tournament in the world.


Police Interview Fan Who Threw Beverage at Pacers #39; Ron Artest

Police in Auburn Hills, Michigan, have interviewed the man who threw a beverage at Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest, triggering a brawl between players and fans during a Nov. 19 National Basketball Association game in Detroit.


Tricky Arsenal Euro test

CHELSEA have qualified, Manchester United and Liverpool are well-placed but Arsenal face a tricky test in this week #39;s Champions League matches.


Holtz To Announce Retirement

COLUMBIA -- The Lou Holtz era at the University of South Carolina will soon come to an end. The 67-year-old South Carolina coach plans to officially announce his retirement Monday morning, ending one of the


Montreal Expos to Become the Nationals With Move to Washington

The Expos would become the Nationals with a move to Washington next season and wear red, white and blue uniforms, Major League Baseball and team officials said during a press conference.


MLB: Exposed

In the wake of what has been one of the most explosive days in Major League Baseball history, fans of America #39;s National Pastime are now forced to take a seat and consider all that is unfolding before them.


Google launches new search engine

The world's most popular search engine has launched a new tool to improve access to academic publications.


Russia Backs Brazil for UN Security Council Seat

 By Axel Bugge

 BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - Russian President VladimirPutin pledged on Monday support for Brazil's bid to join anexpanded United Nations Security Council in a boost for theLatin American nation's ambitions to increase its geopoliticalinfluence.


Bush Calls for Verifying Iran Nuke Claims

President Bush said Monday that he hopes Iran's claim that it has suspended uranium enrichment and has no nuclear weapons ambitions is true, but "there must be verification."


Can Boeing fly again?

The best performing Dow stock this year is one that #39;s had more than its share of trouble with investors in recent years -- Boeing Co.


M #39;m! M #39;m! Could Be Better!

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) shareholders, when seeing today #39;s first-quarter earnings report, probably said,  quot;M #39;m!


Atlanta Named Third Most Dangerous City

A Kansas company #39;s yearly ranking based on crime statistics shows that Camden, New Jersey, has become the nation #39;s most-dangerous city.


Increase predicted in holiday travel throughout South

Millions of travelers throughout the South will take to the roads and skies this week in anticipation of the Thanksgiving weekend _ bucking a trend of lower-than-normal holiday travel in recent years.


After the Election: Key High Tech Issues

Rick White, head of the TechNet policy group discusses technology in next year's Congress and in the second term of the Bush administration.


Bush says Iran nuke claims must be verified

CARTAGENA, Colombia - President Bush said Monday that he hopes Irans claim that it has suspended uranium enrichment and has no nuclear weapons ambitions is true, but there must be verification.


India-Pakistan spat ahead of Kashmir talks

With India pulling out a large number of troops from Kashmir, the guns may have fallen silent but the verbal dual between India and Pakistan is nowhere near an end.


Israeli officer charged over slain Gaza girl

JERUSALEM - Israel has charged an army captain who was accused of riddling a Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets after she was already dead.


New turmoil at the European Commission

November 22 2004 2000CET - New turmoil at the European Commission as the MEPs ask for a review of Jacques Barrot #39;s position


Will Toys "R" Us Have Happy Holidays?

Faced with an uncertain future, the toy retailer trims losses and prepares for the holiday season.


Google's Float Starts to Flood

Shares in the search engine might double as the IPO lockup period expires.


Stocks Turn Up as Apple Lifts Technology

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher  price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O  generated enthusiasm for technology stocks and investors waved  off worry about a decline in the dollar.


M'm! M'm! Could Be Better!

Campbell Soup turns in a good quarter, but there are better alternatives.


Rust Found in Big Soybean-Producing State

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Soybean rust has spread to   Arkansas, the first major U.S. soybean-producing state infected  with the contagious fungus that slashes crop production,  Arkansas officials said on Monday.


Handling Hostess Sticker Shock

Food, friends, and elf figurines add up. Here's some advice on how to handle the holiday tab.


American Air to Defer 54 Boeing Jets

CHICAGO (Reuters) - AMR Corp.'s American Airlines on Monday  said it will defer 54 of 56 Boeing aircraft deliveries  scheduled for 2006 to 2010, helping the world's largest carrier  postpone \$2.7 billion in capital spending.


IBM Sales Exec Swainson to Become CA CEO

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Computer Associates International Inc.  CA.N is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as  chief executive, completing a long search to replace indicted  former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said on Monday.


Pentagon Vows Competitive Tanker Bids

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul  Wolfowitz vowed any new plan to replace the Air Force's aging  fleet of KC-135 mid-air refueling tankers would require  competition, according to a letter released on Monday.


Loews to Buy Entergy-Koch Pipeline

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Conglomerate Loews Corp. LTR.N on  Monday said it agreed to buy an 8,000-mile natural gas pipeline  system, from Entergy-Koch LP for \$1.14 billion, in a bid to  cash in on the rising U.S. demand for natural gas.


Report: Bayer Delayed Warning on Cholesterol Drug

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bayer AG may have known its withdrawn  cholesterol-lowering drug Baycol caused a high rate of a  serious muscle condition more than a year before it added a  warning to its label, according to a prominent medical journal.


Evidence of16th-Century Spanish Fort in Appalachia?

Combing detective work with old-fashion digging, archaeologists in North Carolina may have unearthed evidence that Spanish soldiers roamed the Appalachian Mountains during the 16th century.


Peru Bird-Watching Takes Flight With 1,800 Species

As eco-lodges sprout under the forest canopy and guidebooks roll off the presses, Peru stands ready to showcase itself as a bird-watcher's paradise.


Climbing into the Death Zone, Mountaineer Excels

Ed Viesturs has summitted 13 of the 14 highest mountains in the world without the aid of supplemental oxygen. The climber excels where others perish thanks to his alpine skills, mental focus, and near freakish physiology.


Witness: Ovitz's Style Became a 'Distraction' at Disney

Witness: Ovitz's style became a 'distraction' at Disney


How Geographic's New Atlas Reflects a Changed World

Some 17,000 changes have been made since the previous edition of the <I>National Geographic Atlas of the World.</I> Chief Cartographer Allen Carroll tells what's involved in tracking the changing world.


Unlocking the chip's inner Hemingway

Can computers get along fine without writers? Word is they just might. Missing Link


Bill adds 20,000 H-1B visas

Exempts certain grads of U.S. schools from H-1B cap, requires firms to attest that H-1B worker will not displace U.S. worker.


Oracle shoots for the middle

Next month, firm will launch revamped middleware products for content management and application infrastructure.


Software program whacks worms

Update to SecureCore firewall aims to prevent programs from executing malicious commands.


Browser promises to fend off phishers

Update to free browser will warn people if a Web site looks like a phishing scam, its maker says.


Banner day for attacks?

Security experts warn of banner ads with a bad attitude--and a link to malicious code. Also: Phishers, be gone.


Nextel to assist U.S. Navy

Nextel Communications to supply U.S.-based U.S. Navy personnel with cell phones, voice minutes and wireless data plans.


Broadcom Wi-Fi chips increase range

New Wi-Fi chips increase range of wireless networks by 50 percent, according to the company.


Lemony Snicket comes to the handset

A cell phone game based on the children's series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" was released Monday.


Engineering, support executives leave Apple

Mac maker doesn't give a reason for the departures of Tim Bucher and Mark Wilhelm. Meanwhile, stock's trading high.


Digital gear: Biometrics ease password security

Fingerprints may soon replace passwords to log on to computers and Web sites, thanks to gadgets like Microsoft's Fingerprint Reader and Lexar Media's JumpDrive TouchGuard Pro. For those with cash on hand, Rollei's throwback MiniDigi digital camera could be a collector's delight, but Sony Electronics' Cyber-shot L1 is a better investment for performance and features. And CD labeling just became easy with Primera Technology's Signature Z1 CD/DVD.


Software-Based Radio Gains Support

FCC approves the technology that could transform wireless communications.


Trump Casinos Seek Bankruptcy Protection

Donald Trump attends the Conde Nast Traveler 17th Annual Readers Choice Awards, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the new Time Warner Center, in New York in this Thursday, October 7, 2004, file photo.


IBM Exec May Become Computer Associates CEO

Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.


Analyst survey supports iPod  #39;halo #39; effect

Apple stock is on the rise once again, as analysts raise their target prices and provide support of an iPod  #39;halo #39; effect.


ThyssenKrupp Budd Canada reports Q4 loss grows to \$10.4 million

KITCHENER, Ont. (CP) - Shares of auto parts firm ThyssenKrupp Budd Canada jumped 80 per cent Monday even as its fourth-quarter loss increased to \$10.4 million, from \$6.8 million a year ago, and sales fell off sharply.


Controversial Internet Game Recreates JFK Assassination

The game designer, Scottish company Traffic, is also sponsoring a contest in which the person who most closely matches Oswald #39;s shots will win up to \$100,000, depending on how many people download the game.


Life-changing video format gets last rites

It changed the lifestyles of a generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format.


Eight titles for Sorenstam in 2004

West Palm Beach - Annika Sorenstam has captured her eighth title of the 2004 on Sunday, beating Cristie Kerr in a play-off for the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship with a bogey on the first play-off hole.


Gerrard Is The Key, Says Benitez

Rafa Benitez believes that the return to action of Steven Gerrard will give Liverpool the impetus they need as they prepare for the crunch Champions League trip to Monaco.


A baseball rechristening in Washington: Expos to become Nationals

The 73-year-old former Washington Senators public address announcer was not about to let a protester ruin another big baseball day in the nation #39;s capital.


Iraq and US hail debt forgiveness deal

Iraq and the United States hailed as  quot;historic quot; an agreement by a group of creditor nations to write off billions of dollars of debt inherited from the former regime of Saddam Hussein.


Apple Products Win Six Awards

#147;Apple once again was the star of the show at the annual MacUser awards, #148; reports MacUser,  #147;taking away six Maxine statues including Product of the Year for the iTunes Music Store. #148; Other Apple award winners: Power Mac G5, AirPort Express, 20-inch Apple Cinema Display, GarageBand and DVD Studio Pro 3. Nov 22


Trump Goes For Broke

He may be the star of a hit reality series, a best-selling author and a crack businessman to boot, but even Donald Trump has cash flow problems from time to time.


Computer Associates Names CEO

After months without a permanent CEO, scandal-rocked Computer Associates (CA:Nasdaq - news - research) is about to give the job to a veteran IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) executive, according to published reports.


Ownership clarification lifts prices of group companies by 5.5

MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of the \$11.5-bn oil-to-fabrics conglomerate Reliance Industries, has finally broken his silence over the media speculation surrounding reported differences between him and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, the companys


Update 3: German Economy Is Still on the Mend

Germany #39;s economy is still on the mend despite an unexpectedly sharp slowdown in growth over the summer, the country #39;s central bank said Monday, predicting that exports would rise in the fourth quarter even as the euro soars.


nForce chipsets for Intel-based platforms

quot;Nvidia #39;s nForce chipset will extend its reach beyond the currently supported platforms of AMD #39;s Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron processors.


Paul McCartney: The Un-Janet

Geriatric rocker Paul McCartney has been tapped to headline the halftime show of Fox #39;s telecast of Super Bowl XXXIX.  quot;There #39;s nothing bigger then being asked to perform at the Super Bowl, quot; McCartney says in a statement.


Illinois Fires Football Coach Ron Turner (AP)

AP - Ron Turner was fired by Illinois on Monday after three straight losing seasons, a sharp turnaround from early success that included the team's first Big Ten football title in a decade.


Moss Doubtful for Sunday's Game Vs. Jaguars (Reuters)

Reuters - Minnesota Vikings\wide receiver Randy Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's\game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a right hamstring\injury.


Serge Savard Pleads Not Guilty to DUI (AP)

AP - Hockey Hall of Famer Serge Savard pleaded not guilty Monday to two charges of drunken driving.


Malnutrition Rising Among Iraq's Children (AP)

AP - Malnutrition among Iraq's youngest children has nearly doubled since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq despite U.N. efforts to deliver food to the war-ravaged country, a Norwegian research group said Monday.


Fox Lands Bowl Championship Series Deal (AP)

AP - Fox will be the new television home of the Bowl Championship Series. The network and the BCS announced a four-year,  #36;80 million deal Monday that gives Fox the broadcast rights to the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar bowls from 2007-10 and the national title game from 2007-09.


88 Wins Still Not on Annika's Radar Screen (AP)

AP - The biggest challenge for Annika Sorenstam is setting goals.


Darfur Aid Workers Evacuated Amid Violence (AP)

AP - Helicopters rescued more than 40 aid workers who fled into the bush to escape fighting in Darfur on Monday as renewed violence flared in the crisis-plagued region of western Sudan.


Vilsack Won't Seek Chairmanship of DNC (AP)

AP - Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack said Monday that he will not seek the chairmanship of the Democratic Party.


Iran Halts Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran on Monday suspended sensitive  nuclear activities that could be used to make a bomb in a move  likely to thwart U.S. efforts to report the Islamic Republic to  the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions.


Bryan twins keep US hopes alive

The United States win the doubles rubber to cut Spain's Davis Cup final lead to 2-1.


IBM Sales Exec Swainson to Become CA CEO

Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as chief executive, completing a long search to replace indicted


Camden, NJ, Is Most Dangerous US City - Survey

The New Jersey city of Camden, where murders, rapes and robberies far exceed the national average, was named the most dangerous US city on Monday, while Newton, Massachusetts, was the safest.


Securities industry boots Quattrone

Former star banker barred by the NASD for refusal to testify in obstruction of justice probe. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NASD said Monday it permanently barred former star banker Frank Quattrone from the securities


New investor could change dynamic of Microsoft inquiry

A third company is looking to join Microsoft and Time Warner as an investor in digital rights management firm ContentGuard, a move that may help Microsoft reduce European antitrust concerns regarding its stake in ContentGuard.


Budd Canada shares up on takeover bid

KITCHENER - A takeover offer for ThyssenKrupp Budd Canada sent shares of the automotive supplier up 72 per cent on the TSX on Monday.


Police probe Yorke racism claims

Police have launched an investigation into claims from Birmingham #39;s Dwight Yorke that he was racially abused prior to a game at Blackburn.


Ecclestone Trust Engineered Control #39; of F-1 Racing, Court Told

A Bernie Ecclestone family trust has engineered control #39; #39; over Formula One motor racing by unlawfully appointing directors to the sport #39;s operating companies, a lawyer for three banks told a London court.


Nike Boosts Dividend by 25 Percent

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nike Inc. NKE.N boosted its  quarterly dividend by 25 percent on Monday, citing strong cash  flow and growth prospects as the world's biggest athletic shoe  company has racked up record revenue and soaring profits the  past few years.


TiVo Net Loss Widens; Subscribers Grow

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - TiVo Inc.TIVO.O, maker of  digital television recorders, on Monday said its quarterly net  loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but  subscribers to its fee-based TV service rose sharply.


NASD Bars Ex-Banker Quattrone for Life (Reuters)

Reuters - The NASD on Monday permanently barred\former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from the\securities industry for refusing to testify about his possible\role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.


NYC Group OK's West Side Redevelopment (Reuters)

Reuters - New York City's Planning Commission on\Monday approved a sweeping rezoning of Manhattan's far West\Side, advancing a plan for a  #36;5 billion redevelopment that\includes a new Jets' football stadium.


Hey, There's a Gem in My Grease

Slog through the gunk of Darling the grease processor, and you'll find a gem of an investment.


Crude oil futures hover near \$49 US a barrel amid winter supply <b>...</b>

Crude oil futures traded below \$49 US a barrel Monday following a steep runup on Friday that was prompted by persistent concerns about winter fuel supplies.


IBM executive expected to be named CA chief

Computer Associates International Inc. is expected this week to announce a succession plan for its chief executive post in which a top IBM executive will assume the role now held by Kenneth Cron, sources said.


NASD Bars Ex-Banker Quattrone for Life

The NASD on Monday permanently barred former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from the securities industry for refusing to testify about his possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.


France #39;s Thomson Moves Into Anti-Piracy Software

French technology firm Thomson (TMS.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would join Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc.


Calif. controller asks Calpers to press automakers

California Controller Steve Westly on Monday said he would ask fellow members of the board of Calpers, the biggest US pension fund, to pressure automakers to adopt rather than file lawsuits against the state #39;s new


Mukesh replies in the name of the father

MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 22 : Five days after rattling the markets and corporate India with his statement on TV about ownership issues in the Rs 99,000-crore Reliance group, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani did some damage control on Monday.


Report: Fast-Internet Use Doubles in U.S. (AP)

AP - The number of Americans using fast Internet connections doubled from 2001 through late 2003, still below some expectations and especially low among minority groups and people in rural areas, according to a report by the Bush administration.


Microsoft #39;s Competition From Mozilla

Microsoft doesn #39;t seem to be too worried about the competition of Mozilla with their release of Firefox 1.0. Microsoft isn #39;t planning on releasing a new version of IE anytime soon, but Microsoft #39;s director


Expos become Nationals, but not before a fight

The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners.


Four more years -- of BCS frustration

And you thought our nation #39;s president was a polarizing figure -- at least he had 59 million supporters chanting  quot;four more years quot; on election night.


Gene named as Ferrari test driver

LONDON, England -- Marc Gene has joined Ferrari as a Formula One test driver, the world champions have revealed. Gene, 30, has been employed in the same role with Williams for the past four years with three


Nintendo DS: Doubly good (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - If Nintendo's new DS - short for "Dual Screen" - (* * * 1/2 out of four,  #36;150) was designed to bring innovation to the portable video game market, so far only developer Sega has completely caught on.


Adult Site Sues Google for Infringment (AP)

AP - A Web site that sells photos of naked women is suing Google Inc., alleging that the online search engine leader is destroying its business by distributing links and passwords that provide free glimpses of the nude models.


Iraqi PM orders probe into Baghdad mosque raid

Iraq #39;s prime minister said today mistakes were made during a raid on a Baghdad mosque last week that sparked a surge in violence in the capital, and he had ordered an investigation.


Israeli Officer Charged in Death of Palestinian Girl

An Israeli army captain accused of riddling a 13-year-old Palestinian girl #39;s body with bullets after his unit killed her was charged on Tuesday with conduct unbecoming an officer and illegal discharge of a weapon.


Self-defense on and off the battlefield

In the space between the fog of war (confusion, peril and instant reflexes) and the edited news break (carefully scripted and produced filler between Viagra commercials), a young Marine hangs out to dry.


Trojan Targets Symbian Handhelds (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - A virus aimed at users of next-generation mobile phones is making the\rounds, casing headaches for those using handhelds based on the popular\Symbian operating system.


It's About Time the GPL Was Revised (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Opinion: eWEEK.com Senior Editor Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols thinks although there will be a bitter battle, there's no way around it: The GPL must be revised.


France's Thomson Moves Into Anti-Piracy Software (Reuters)

Reuters - French technology firm\Thomson  on Monday said it would join Microsoft Corp.\and Time Warner Inc. in a venture to buy U.S.-based anti-piracy\software maker ContentGuard, a move that could defuse\objections by European regulators.


Oracle Poised to Pounce of PeopleSoft (AP)

AP - Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more profitable and proves it is worth more than the  #36;9.2 billion bid currently on the table.


Stocks Finish Up, Apple Provides a Lift (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a higher\price target for shares of Apple Computer Inc. \prompted enthusiasm for technology stocks and a rally in crude\oil stalled.


Congress Rejects New Nuclear Weapons Funds (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Congress denied the Bush\administration funds to study a new generation of nuclear\weapons, omitting the money from a huge mop-up spending bill it\passed over the weekend, lawmakers said on Monday.


Scientists Find 178 New Species in Oceans (AP)

AP - Marine scientists say they have discovered 178 new species of fish and hundreds more new species of plants and other animals in the past year, raising the number of life-forms found in the world's oceans to about 230,000.


Putin to visit India #39;s Silicon Valley after skirmish over UN veto <b>...</b>

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (AFP): Russia #39;s President Vladimir Putin was headed Saturday for India #39;s high-tech city of Bangalore after ruffling feathers by appearing to rebuff New Delhi #39;s hopes of a veto in any enlarged UN Security Council.


Google launches academic search

The world's most popular search engine has launched a new tool to improve access to academic publications.


Nationals Unveil Logos, Colors

The Montreal Expos would be renamed the Washington Nationals if the proposed move of the franchise is approved by baseball owners.


No state regs, taxes for VoIP, FCC says

Washington Roundup Telcos 1: states 0


Mobile Firms Hope Consumers Will Turn on to TV

STOCKHOLM/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A reality show or soap opera  on your mobile phone? This is the vision of top telecoms firms  as they hope that from 2006 consumers will sign up for new  phones that can receive digital television signals.


Last Rites Sounded for Life-Changing Video Format

LONDON (Reuters) - It changed the lifestyles of a  generation but after a lingering death, the last rites have  been sounded for the revolutionary VHS home video format.


Taipei to Cloak City in World's Largest Wi-Fi Grid

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Dennis Tseng is an avid Web surfer who  loves to hang out in Taipei's upmarket Hsinyi district, where  wireless Internet access is freely available to all.


Nearly 8 in 10 Greeks Own Mobile Phone -Survey

ATHENS (Reuters) - With 76 percent of Greek households  owning mobile phones, interest for third-generation services is  rising, the country's statistics service (NSS) said on Monday  based on the findings of a recent survey.


IBM Sales Exec Swainson to Become CA CEO

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Computer Associates International Inc.  CA.N is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as  chief executive, completing a seven-month search to replace  indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said on  Monday.


Half of U.S. Parents Plan to Buy Videogame-Survey

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nearly half of all U.S. adults with  children plan to give video games as gifts this holiday season,  according to a survey conducted by the trade group representing  the video game industry and released on Monday.


Report: North Korea Cracking Down on Mobile Phones

TOKYO (Reuters) - North Korea is cracking down on the use  of mobile phones in border areas in a bid to stop smuggling and  "spy activities," Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Monday.


Phishers target eBay customers

Check to see whether an e-mail that appears to be from your bank is actually an attempt to defraud you.


Google Sued For Unauthorized Links To Proprietary Adult Images

Adult publisher Perfect 10 has sued Google for allegedly making available 800,000 unauthorized links to images of Perfect 10 #39;s nude models, advertising revenue and stealing membership fees.


Skulls Trojan Virus Hits Symbian Phones

A new low threat virus has been popping up on some Symbian OS-powered phones, according to an F-Secure anti-virus. The virushas been found at some Symbian shareware download sites under the filename  quot;Extended


CL Preview: Juventus-Ajax

An already qualified Juventus side will host Ajax at the Delle Alpi stadium of Turin for the 5th matchday of the Champions League.


Anti-Piracy Team Adds French Firm

A third company joins the ContentGuard project to try to stop pirates. Also: Apple soars on the stock market.... Internal documents reveal North Korea's attitude toward cell phones.... and more.


USC-UCLA rivalry goes deep

Growing up as a Southern California native, Jim Hardy wanted to play for USC since he was 8 years old. Many of the kids he grew up with and played football against would later become rivals of his at UCLA.


Westwood takes lead in Nedbank Challenge

Lee Westwood ignored temperatures in the high 90s to shoot a 1-under 71 Saturday and take the lead after three rounds of the Nedback Challenge.


iPod Sales Help Apple Stock

The sale of iPods is having a ripple effect on the sales of Apple #39;s Macintosh computers leading to a rise in the company #39;s stock price.


Pulitzer Inc. considering look to sell

The name Pulitzer Inc., synomous with the nation #39;s rich newspaper history, is considering selling its successful newspaper chain.


Hackers Target IE through Ad Networks

During the course of this weekend, hackers found an ingenious way to attack Microsofts ubiquitous Internet Explorer: compromise an ad networks servers.


Microsoft eyes old for web via television

SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 22: For people trying to get their ageing parents on the web so they can read email and get digital photos of the family, Microsoft Corp has a message: Dont give up.


Microsoft, Air Force Seal \$509M Software, Services Deal

The Air Force and Microsoft have entered two contracts. One consolidates 38 different software licenses throughout the Air Force, while the other consolidates seven service contracts.


Federer sweeps past Hewitt

Houston: Federer fatigue? Not as long as Roger Federer keeps dominating mens tennis in style. Rarely have an extended series of mismatches been more pleasing to the eye, and those few thousand fans who


Police take up racism allegations at Blackburn

Police are launching an investigation into allegations that Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke was racially abused by Blackburn Rovers fans at Ewood Park on Sunday.


Sir Alex seeks win in 1,000th match

LONDON, Nov. 22. - Manchester United only need a point against Lyon tomorrow to reach the second phase of the Champions League. A victory would better mark manager Sir Alex Fergusons 1,000th match in charge.


Mystery behind Arafat #39;s death

According to the Palestinian observer at the United Nations Nasser al-Kidwa, toxicology tests revealed no traces of poison in Arafat #39;s blood.


Charles tries to pacify subjects

: Britains Prince Charles, under fire for being old fashioned and elitist, battled today to convince his future subjects he is not out of touch.


I Coast polls  #39;impossible #39;

London - Ivory Coast is incapable of staging elections which were called for under a now moribund peace deal signed less than two years ago, Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade said in a Financial Times interview published on Tuesday.


Twist to unarmed man death

: The NBC journalist who filmed the fatal shooting of an apparently injured and unarmed Iraqi by a US Marine inside a Falluja mosque has written on his website that the wounded man made no sudden movements before he was shot.


Apple Stores Are Hot

Jefferson Graham writes in USA Today,  #147;Thanks to brilliant marketing, savvy neighborhood locations and a revival of the company #146;s fortunes sparked by the hip iPod digital music player, Apple stores are hot. Walk into one in Los Angeles #146; outdoor mall The Grove, in New York #146;s Soho district, on Chicago #146;s North Michigan Avenue or in Austin #146;s Barton Creek Mall, and it is likely to be jammed with customers. Saturday, Apple opened its first European store, in London #146;s West End district. Next month, the 100th store will open, in Bethesda, Md. #148; Nov 22


Apple Opens London Store

Ron Johnson, Apple senior VP of Retail, and John O #146;Grady, general manager of the Apple Store, Regent Street, cut the ribbon to signal the opening of the world #146;s largest and most-anticipated Apple retail store.  See photos from the grand opening. Nov 22


Microsoft Gives NT Server 4, Exchange Server 5.5 Users a (Small) <b>...</b>

Redmond #39;s not extending its basic support for NT 4 and Exchange 5.5, but it is extending custom paid support for the product. While Microsoft continues to emphasize that it is not extending its basic support


Gas Prices Highest Ever for Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. drivers traveling this week  will pay the highest gasoline prices on record heading into a  Thanksgiving holiday, the Energy Department said on Monday.


Brocade #39;s Profit Rises

Brocade Communications (BRCD:Nasdaq - news - research) increased fourth-quarter revenue by 13 and beat Wall Street #39;s earnings expectations by a penny, the maker of storage networking gear reported after the close Monday.


Boston Red Sox Ticket Prices Up 7 Percent (AP)

AP - The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, with the price of field boxes increasing by  #36;10 to  #36;85.


JFK Shooting Game Branded  #39;Despicable #39;

The family of John F Kennedy has blasted a video game that reconstructs the scene of his assassination. Monday is the 41st anniversary of the event.


Beware of Third-Party IE Patches

The absence of an official patch from Microsoft for a known and widely exploited Internet Explorer flaw has spawned a cottage industry for homegrown fixes.


Looking into the mirror

It #39;s difficult to know where to start this week, but it might be nice to actually begin by talking about football. Ronaldinho: A symbol of the shift of power in Spanish football?


Shoulder surgery for Yankees #39; Sheffield

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - New York Yankees right-fielder Gary Sheffield will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday. Sheffield, runner-up to Anaheim #39;s Vladimir Guerrero for most valuable player honours in


Red Sox tickets climbing again

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, the team announced Monday as it released its schedule for the 2005 season.


No Charges Imminent After Basketball Brawl (AP)

AP - Investigators interviewed nine people injured in the brawl at the end of the Pistons-Pacers game, but no charges were imminent in the case, the county prosecutor said Monday.


POWELL HAILS MID-EAST OPPORTUNITY

US Secretary of State Colin Powell has continued his latest Middle East peace mission, urging Israeli and Palestinian leaders to make the most of new chances.


Japanese Women Staying Single Longer (AP)

AP - No matter how independent, fashionable or popular she may be, Japan's unwed woman has long been labeled the eternal loser  #151; lonesome during the holidays, dreaming of the child she never had, dreading the inevitable question at family gatherings: "Aren't you married yet?" But in unprecedented numbers, Japanese women are defying the stereotype with a firm "No"  #151; and trying to cheer up others like them.


Lawsuit: NYC Created 'Guantanamo' at RNC (AP)

AP - Saying the city had created its "own little Guantanamo on the Hudson" during the Republican National Convention, a lawyer Monday filed a lawsuit on behalf of nearly 2,000 people arrested at demonstrations.


Moss Doubtful for Sunday's Game Vs. Jaguars

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's  game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a right hamstring  injury.


Hemispheric trade zone stumbles

President Bush spent the weekend in Chile, the only South American nation with a free-trade pact with the US.


For love of the dance ... a tale of defection

Members of the 'Havana Night Club' severed national ties to Cuba for a new beginning.


No Bowls After Fight

Clemson and South Carolina will turn down bids to play in postseason bowl games after both teams fought during their game on Saturday.


Apple stock sets four-year high

Apple Computer (AAPL) stock jumped to a four-year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating  quot;wildfire word-of-mouth


Thomson Partners with Microsoft, Time Warner

Aiming to promote the development of inter-operable digital rights management (DRM) systems, Paris-based Thomson has become a strategic investor in ContentGuard, a developer of DRM intellectual property, making it a partner with current investors


UPDATE 1-Brocade posts higher quarterly profit

Brocade Communications Systems Inc. (BRCD.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , a maker of data networking equipment, said on Monday its quarterly profit rose, helped by new products


Honeywell Outsources Chip Design to IBM

The ten-year deal is a major win for IBM #39;s young Engineering  amp; Technical Services unit. By Paul McDougall. Aerospace giant Honeywell International Inc.


Dixons to stop selling VCRs

Dixons, the UK #39;s largest electrical retailer, has today announced plans to phase out the sale of video recorders by the end of the year.


Bird says team will try to help Artest

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers #39; front office offered an apology and support for suspended players in the wake of stiff penalties against those involved in Friday night #39;s brawl at the end of a nationally televised game at Detroit.


Clemson and South Carolina Will Turn Down Bids


Australian Dollar May Gain on Xstrata Bid for WMC Resources

The Australian dollar may gain after Switzerland-based Xstrata Plc bid A\$7.4 billion (\$5.8 billion) for WMC Resources Ltd., stoking speculation it will have to buy dollars to pay shareholders.


Patches cause headaches for Fed managers

Patching is the top concern of security managers in federal government, who feel that commercial software makers aren #39;t putting out a good enough product, according to a survey published Monday.


Honda Recalls 257,616 Accord Sedans in US for Torn Airbags

Honda Motor Co., the second-largest Japanese automaker in the US, recalled 257,616 Accord sedans for the 2004 and 2005 model years because the driver-side air bag can tear while inflating.


American, Boeing Agree to Delay 54 Plane Deliveries (Update4)

AMR Corp. #39;s American Airlines, the world #39;s largest carrier, delayed the deliveries of 54 Boeing Co. planes to save \$2.7 billion in spending over the next six years.


EU Wants More Info on ContentGuard Deal

The European Commission #39;s formal objections to the ContentGuard deal centered on the joint control that Microsoft and Time Warner would enjoy over an important player in the digital rights management industry.


Update 1: Food Stocks Mixed on Campbell Report

Shares of food makers were mixed in Monday trading after Campbell Soup Co., the world #39;s largest soupmaker, said its first-quarter profit grew 9 percent on stronger sales of its popular condensed soups.


ICQ Launches Improved E-Mail Service

Longtime instant messaging player ICQ is going the portal route with the launch of two new e-mail services for its 20 million users.


Adult Entertainment Site Sues Google

Perfect 10 is suing Google for unspecified damages, alleging copyright infringement. Google provides unauthorized access to thousands of its copyrighted pictures, Perfect 10 says.


God or science?

Ninth-grade biology teachers in Dover, Pa., must include  #39;intelligent design #39; in their instruction. Observers say it is a sign of what #39;s to come.


Broadcom Chipsets Expand Wi-Fi Coverage Areas

Broadcom said its new chips will operate at the highest transmission rate possible for a longer time than currently available chips, which are quicker to shift to lower data rates in order to maintain clear transmissions.


Woods closes in on Singh

Tiger Woods has closed the gap on world number one Vijay Singh after winning his first strokeplay title of the year in Japan on Sunday.


San Jose State Football Coach Resigns

SAN JOSE, Calif. Nov 22, 2004 - San Jose State coach Fitz Hill resigned Monday with one game left in his fourth straight losing season with the Spartans.


Iran has said it has frozen uranium enrichment programs

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- President Bush said Monday he wants to verify if Iran has indeed suspended its nuclear fuel program as it has said it has done.


Former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto #39;s husband released on bail

KARACHI, Pakistan The husband of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (be-nah-zeer boo-tose) is breathing the air of a free man today.


Bush Tough-Guy Scuffle Plays Poorly in Chile

While President Bush may have boosted his tough-guy image at home in a brief scuffle with local police during a summit in Chile, orderly Chileans were less impressed that he got physically involved and flouted security rules.


Israeli court charges officer for shooting schoolgirl

his own soldiers of emptying his weapon into a Palestinian schoolgirl who was already dead, judicial sources said. The officer was charged with two counts of illegal use of a


Report: Fast-Internet Use Doubles in U.S.

The number of Americans using fast Internet connections doubled from 2001 through late 2003, still below some expectations and especially low among minority groups and people in rural areas, according to a report by the Bush administration.


Apple Stock Jumps to 4-Year High on IPod

Apple Computer Inc. stock jumped to a four-year high Monday after a major Wall Street firm nearly doubled its price target on the stock, saying that customer satisfaction with its iPod music player is creating "wildfire word-of-mouth marketing" for its Mac computers and other products.


NFL Suspends Seattle Receiver Four Games

Seattle receiver Koren Robinson was suspended without pay Monday for the next four games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.


No. 15 Texas Crushes Chaminade 84-62

Texas withstood foul trouble and the 3-point shooting of Chris Reaves for an 84-62 victory over Chaminade on Monday in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.


Boston Red Sox Ticket Prices Up 7 Percent

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox raised their ticket prices by an average of 7 percent for next year, with the price of field boxes increasing by \$10 to \$85.


Web surfing gets literal

A prototype surfboard includes a notebook that allows surfers to check the latest wave and weather reports, navigate the Web and check e-mail between rides. Missing Links


Security managers in government agencies are most worried about patches and the poor quality of commercial software, a survey finds.


Cisco slips in key router market

Third-quarter figures showing Cisco Systems continues to lose ground may be due to rough product transition.


NASD Bars Ex-Banker Quattrone for Life

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NASD on Monday permanently barred  convicted former star technology banker Frank Quattrone from  the securities industry for refusing to testify about his  possible role in destroying documents and obstructing justice.


TiVo Net Loss Widens; Subscribers Grow

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - TiVo Inc., maker of digital  television recorders, on Monday posted a wider quarterly net  loss, as it boosted spending to achieve a sharp increase in new  subscribers to its fee-based TV service.


Cattle Industry Awaits Mad Cow Results

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. cattle industry anxiously  awaited government test results, expected as early as Monday,  that will determine if the United States has a second case of  the deadly mad cow disease, industry officials said.


Loews to Buy Entergy-Koch Pipeline

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Conglomerate Loews Corp. LTR.N  agreed to buy an 8,000-mile natural gas pipeline system from  Entergy-Koch LP for \$1.14 billion on Monday, in a bid to cash  in on rising U.S. demand for natural gas.


Review: Nintendo DS

Computerworld's game expert reports: great graphics, good ergonomics and a decent launch library of games.


Survey finds digital divide among federal CISOs

A survey released today indicates that federal chief information security officers at agencies with small budgets are struggling under the weight of regulatory paperwork, while counterparts at larger agencies have the time, money and manpower to work on strategic planning.


IBM, Honeywell sign 10-year, \$250M deal

IBM and Honeywell International are teaming up in a 10-year engineering and technology services deal that covers the design and development of electronics for aircraft, munitions and vehicles.


IBM sales exec John Swainson to become CA CEO

Computer Associates is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as its new CEO, completing a long search to replace indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, industry sources said.


Congress ups H-1B visa cap by 20,000

In response to pressure from high-tech businesses and industry groups, Congress this weekend approved an increase in the number of H-1B visas by 20,000 but limited it to specially qualified students.


Open-source e-mail vendor Scalix joins OSDL

Linux e-mail and calendaring vendor Scalix has joined the nonprofit Open Source Development Labs to help push the implementation of desktop Linux.


Firefox lights up Web browser world

The release of the Web browser by the Mozilla Foundation prompted Microsoft to break its silence about Internet Explorer, which won't get an overhaul until the next version of Windows is released in 2006.


Euro Web sites spread Bofra worm via banner ads

Web site visitors who clicked on banner ads on a number of popular European Web sites over the weekend may have infected their computers with variants of the Bofra worm, experts said today.


Apple stock jumps following analyst report

Apple Computer stock hit a four-year high today following the release of a report from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who expects Apple's stock price to hit \$100.


Product Previews

Adobe unveils Acrobat 7.0\Adobe Systems has launched Version 7.0 of its Acrobat family of desktop applications. Enhancements to the software allow users to leverage Acrobat 7.0 and Adobe PDF for processes such as assembling documents from multiple sources, creating forms, and secure collaboration. Acrobat 7.0 tightens integration with Adobe LiveCycle software for connecting document services with businesses processes. The integration allows Acrobat 7.0 Professional users to create XML and PDF forms that can be integrated into back-end systems. Also announced was Adobe Reader 7.0 client software, which facilitates Reader users participation in document reviews and access to Yahoo Search functions. Acrobat 7.0 Professional is priced at \$449; existing users can upgrade for \$159. Acrobat 7.0 Standard is priced at \$299; upgrades are priced at \$99.\Acrobat 7.0, Adobe Systems


Oracle, PeopleSoft standoff likely to linger

The standoff between Oracle and PeopleSoft is once again at an impasse, as PeopleSoft's board refuses to sell the company at the price Oracle has offered, and Oracle refuses to raise its bid.


First Look: Voice Rec Gets Better

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 works well as a dictation tool, but its PC controls are still limited.


Stern Rules Out Drastic Remedies for NBA (AP)

AP - David Stern would not want to be in charge of a league that needs barriers to separate fans from players. The NBA commissioner is searching for more practical remedies to keep things civil in a sport where the intimate setting  #151; the highest-paying customers sit so close to the action they can smell the players' sweat  #151; is part of its appeal.


Oracle Rubs PeopleSoft #39;s Face in Tendered Shares

Oracle Corp. sent yet another letter to PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s board of directors on Monday morning, pointing out that a majority of PeopleSoft #39;s owners are prepared to sell at \$24 per share and requesting once


GE Buys Citigroup #39;s Truck Finance Unit for \$4.4 Bln (Update2)

General Electric Co. agreed to buy a Citigroup business that provides lending and leasing services to the trucking industry for \$4.4 billion in cash to build its commercial finance unit in areas where it already has expertise.


CA Taps IBM Vet John Swainson As CEO

Swainson, a 26-year IBMer, most recently led the worldwide sales organization for the company #39;s software group. He replaces interim CEO Kenneth Cron.


Pulitzer Shares Up on Possible Sale

Shares of newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. (PTZ) jumped as much as 18 percent on Monday after it said it hired Goldman Sachs as a financial adviser to explore a possible sale of the company.


Malicious Trojan Identified For Nokia Smartphones

A malicious trojan for phones based on Nokia #39;s Series 60 smartphone platform disguised as shareware was revealed late last week.


UK #39;s Dixons kills VCR

FIRST video killed the radio star. Now it looks like the video recorder #39;s days could be numbered too, after Britain #39;s biggest electrical retailer announced an end to sales of the household gadget.


ICQ, Mail2World Team On E-Mail Service

ICQ and Mail2World are teaming up on a new e-mail service that includes spam filtering, virus scan and e-mail translation. ICQ is one of America Online #39;s very popular consumer instant mail


NFL suspends Seahawks Robinson for four games

KIRKLAND - Seahawks wide receiver Koren Robinson was suspended for four games today for violating the NFLs substance abuse policy.


Seahawks Receiver Robinson Suspended by NFL (Reuters)

Reuters - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver\Koren Robinson has been suspended without pay for four games by\the league for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.


UK aid workers airlifted from Darfur fighting

More than 30 aid workers have been airlifted to safety from a town in Sudan #39;s troubled Darfur region after fighting broke out and their base was bombed, a British charity says.


Bush downplays security flaps on trip to Chile

CARTAGENA, Colombia President Bush is shrugging off a pair of security flaps during his just-concluded visit to Chile. In one incident, Chilean security guards barred Bush #39;s Secret Service detail from a dinner


Report: Seniors shortchanged by CPP; estimated  #36;1B in underpaid benefits (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - A significant number of seniors are being shortchanged by the Canada Pension Plan, with the estimated underpayments totalling about  #36;1 billion, says a new report released Monday.


Major Quake Rattles Southern New Zealand (AP)

AP - A powerful earthquake shook much of New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, but emergency services said they had no immediate reports of injury or significant damage.


GOP Congressmen Defiant on Intel Bill (AP)

AP - Defying President Bush, Reps. Duncan Hunter and James Sensenbrenner  #151; who led opposition dooming legislation based on the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations  #151; said they won't change their minds without Senate concessions.


Nephew to Get Arafat's Medical Records (AP)

AP - Yasser Arafat's nephew arrived in Paris on Sunday to collect the Palestinian leader's medical records, which could explain the cause of his death. Nasser al-Kidwa, who is also the Palestinian representative to the United Nations, would not say when he would collect the records.


Bush Pledges to Aid Colombia's Drug Fight

Under a security web of warplanes, battleships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so "this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."


Xstrata  #39;will have to raise bid #39; to win WMC

XSTRATA, the diversified miner, will have to increase its A\$7.4 billion (3.1 billion) bid for WMC Resources if it is to succeed, analysts have said.


TiVo loss less than expected

TiVo, maker of digital television recorders, said Monday that its quarterly net loss widened as it boosted spending to acquire customers, but the number of subscribers to its fee-based television service rose sharply.


Hershey Foods to buy macadamia processor

HERSHEY, Pa. - Hershey Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire Manua Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. from private equity investment firm Shansby Group to strengthen its snack offerings.


Krispy-Kreme Is Getting Harder to Stomach

If investors thought things could only get better for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD:NYSE - news - research) after its disastrous summer, Monday #39;s third-quarter debacle proved them wrong.


Pulitzer Inc. might be for sale, report says

The Pantagraph #39;s parent company, Pulitzer Inc., which also owns the Post-Dispatch in St. Louis and 12 other daily newspapers, may be for sale according to a Friday report by the Reuters news service.


Broker Gives Apple Shares a \$100 Price Target

At \$100, the stock would trade at 37 times the broker #39;s calendar 2006 earnings for the company.  quot;While this multiple is a premium to the comp group, we believe it is warranted given


The end of video?

It was once as chic as a Walkman the size of a house brick and as tricky to work out as a Rubik #39;s cube - but the end appears nigh for the humble videotape recorder.


Kazaa Offers Unlimited Free Internet Phone Calls

Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor of the Kazaa file-sharing software, on Monday launched its latest version which enables users to make free online calls anywhere in the world.


Solano calls tune for Villa

Tottenham Hotspur slumped to their sixth defeat on the spin at Villa Park, deservedly undone by a fine display of penalty-box pyrotechnics from Nolberto Solano, whose goal


NFL suspends Seahawks #39; Robinson

Robinson has been suspended without pay for the next four Seahawks games for violating the NFL #39;s substance abuse policy, according to a statement from the NFL released this afternoon.


Soccer: Barca #39;s behind us, bring on Bayer, says Real #39;s Raul

MADRID : Real Madrid club captain Raul said the nine-times European Champions had already got their 3-0 thrashing by bitter rivals Barcelona out of their system.


Security Council, On Central African Peace Mission, Visits DR of <b>...</b>

The United Nations Security Council, fresh from a rare session in Kenya to speed up efforts to resolve civil wars in Sudan, today visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), another conflict-riven country where the world body is seeking to bring


Penn State Coach Takes Medical Leave (AP)

AP - Rene Portland is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons during her 25th year as Penn State's women's basketball coach.


Yankees' Sheffield Will Have Surgery

NEW YORK (Sports Network) - New York Yankees outfielder  Gary Sheffield will have arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his  ailing left shoulder.


TiVo Net Loss Widens; Subscribers Grow (Reuters)

Reuters - TiVo Inc., maker of digital\television recorders, on Monday posted a wider quarterly net\loss, as it boosted spending to achieve a sharp increase in new\subscribers to its fee-based TV service.


Hershey Buys Macadamia Nut Producer

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hershey Foods Corp. HSY.N on  Monday said it would acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. from  a private investor group for \$112.4 million, plus debt, as the  chocolate maker looks to add products that appeal to  health-conscious consumers.


China to discuss Cuba investments

China's President in Hu is in Havana for talks expected to centre on Chinese investment in Cuba's metal and telecoms.


Cattle Industry Awaits Mad Cow Results (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. cattle industry anxiously\awaited government test results, expected as early as Monday,\that will determine if the United States has a second case of\the deadly mad cow disease, industry officials said.


Taking the toxic out of building

We consume more every year, and the building industry is no exception. But more complex buildings are creating bigger problems when it comes to dealing with waste.


Conflicting stories on  #39;danger #39; rankings

HARTFORD -- Hartford is one of the smallest of the nation #39;s big cities, but when it comes to crime the Connecticut capital ranks as the 7th most dangerous city in the country.


Quattrone barred from Wall Street

NEW YORK The NASD on Monday said that it had permanently barred Frank Quattrone, the former star banker, from the securities industry for refusing to testify in an NASD investigation of his role in possible document destruction and obstruction of justice.


Carrier delays Boeing orders

American Airlines, the world #39;s largest carrier, said Monday that it would delay the deliveries of 54 Boeing planes to save \$2.7 billion through 2010.


Stocks: Apple #39;s optimism pushes Wall Street higher

NEW YORK US stocks reversed course and rose Monday, helped by an optimistic target for Apple Computer shares, but high energy costs remained a worry as oil prices crept back toward \$50 a barrel.


Travel tips for a safe and less stressful holiday

The Boise Airport is bracing for the two busiest travel days of the year on Wednesday and Sunday. Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.


Firefox catches fire

As the number of downloads of Mozilla Foundation #39;s open source browser Firefox 1.0 continues to soar (4.7 hits by Nov. 19), people are asking what will established browsers do in response?


Britain has prevented Sept 11-style terrorist attack: report (AFP)

AFP - British security services have foiled an Al-Qaeda plot to fly planes into targets in London in a September 11-style attack, Britain's independent ITV News network reported.


Kazaa Offers Unlimited Free Internet Phone Calls (Reuters)

Reuters - Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor\of the Kazaa file-sharing software, on Monday launched its\latest version which enables users to make free online calls\anywhere in the world.


Passing Colts Have Edge in Ground Game (AP)

AP - Edgerrin James is back to his old ways. Eluding tacklers with knee-buckling cuts and spins, dropping his shoulder to finish runs, he's giving the Indianapolis Colts the runner they need to keep defenses honest.


Product Previews (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Adobe unveils Acrobat 7.0\Adobe Systems has launched Version 7.0 of its Acrobat family of desktop applications. Enhancements to the software allow users to leverage Acrobat 7.0 and Adobe PDF for processes such as assembling documents from multiple sources, creating forms, and secure collaboration. Acrobat 7.0 tightens integration with Adobe LiveCycle software for connecting document services with businesses processes. The integration allows Acrobat 7.0 Professional users to create XML and PDF forms that can be integrated into back-end systems. Also announced was Adobe Reader 7.0 client software, which facilitates Reader users #8217; participation in document reviews and access to Yahoo Search functions. Acrobat 7.0 Professional is priced at  #36;449; existing users can upgrade for  #36;159. Acrobat 7.0 Standard is priced at  #36;299; upgrades are priced at  #36;99.\Acrobat 7.0, Adobe Systems


Solano provides touch of class to keep Villa upwardly mobile

HAVING shown a snobbish disdain for the notion of winning ugly, Tottenham Hotspur now appear addicted to the new artform of losing pretty.


Make-or-break tie for Monaco

MONACO: Former France great Didier Deschamps has been a coach for a little over two seasons, and it is only now the man who has won almost everything in football is finding that the going can get tough at the top.


Yankees #39; Sheffield to undergo shoulder surgery

BRONX, NY (Ticker) -- New York Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield, who finished second in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday.


Pacers officials back banished players (AFP)

AFP - Indiana Pacers officials backed their players as the National Basketball Association rang with recriminations in the wake of a violent brawl between Pacers players and fans in Detroit.


Kapler First to Bolt World Series Champs (AP)

AP - Gabe Kapler became the first player to leave the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo.


Cause of Arafat #39;s death uncertain, nephew says

PARIS Yasser Arafat #39;s death remained a mystery Monday when his nephew said he could not rule out that the Palestinian leader had been poisoned.


Israeli captain charged in death

JERUSALEM Military prosecutors on Monday charged an army captain with five separate offenses following accusations by fellow soldiers that he repeatedly shot a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure she was dead.


CA to Name IBM Exec Swainson as CEO (Reuters)

Reuters - Computer Associates International Inc.\ is set to name IBM software sales head John Swainson as\chief executive, completing a seven-month search to replace\indicted former CEO Sanjay Kumar, sources said on Monday.


Iowa Expecting Capital One Invitation (AP)

AP - Here's some advice from the Capital One Bowl for Iowa fans thinking about reserving flights to Orlando: Book them.


Alberta's political future in the hands of voters in provincial election (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - EDMONTON (CP) - Alberta's political future was in the hands of voters as the Progressive Conservatives sought a 10th consecutive election victory on Monday. Premier Ralph Klein - who was seeking a fourth mandate - appeared relaxed when he arrived at a Calgary-Elbow polling station to cast his ballot.


IBM Exec May Become Computer Associates CEO (AP)

AP - Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. reportedly has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive.


U.S. Stocks, Bonds Rise, Oil, Dollar Fall (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday as\a dramatically raised price target for Apple Computer Inc.\shares spilled over to other technology stocks, and a rally in\crude oil stalled as traders took profits.


Ocean Survey Finds New Fish, Tuna Migration Routes (Reuters)

Reuters - A survey of the world's oceans is\turning up more than two new species of fish a week and\revealing huge trans-ocean migration routes by creatures from\turtles to tuna, scientists say.


Kazaa Offers Unlimited Free Internet Phone Calls

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sharman Networks Ltd., distributor  of the Kazaa file-sharing software, on Monday launched its  latest version which enables users to make free online calls  anywhere in the world.


U.S. Stocks, Bonds Rise, Oil, Dollar Fall

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday as  a dramatically raised price target for Apple Computer Inc.  shares spilled over to other technology stocks, and a rally in  crude oil stalled as traders took profits.


Attackers strike using Web ads

Online intruders hit a server owned by advertising host Falk and use it to distribute a destructive program via banner ads.


Patches cause headaches for federal managers

Security managers in government agencies are most worried about patches and the poor quality of commercial software, a survey finds.


Eye On Stocks For Tuesday, Nov. 23

A General Electric (nyse: GE - news - people ) subsidiary announced it would acquire the transportation financing unit of Citigroup (nyse: C - news - people ) in a cash deal worth approximately \$4.4 billion.


US CREDIT-Toys R Us could supply Christmas cheer

Toys R Us #39; (TOY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) earnings report on Monday was nothing special, but some traders think the company #39;s upcoming holiday sale season could be impressive.


Liverpool bank on Gerrard to provide winning return

THE previous time that Steven Gerrard was in Monaco, it was three years ago as the tyro at the heart of a Liverpool team contesting the European Super Cup final, which would yield his fifth winners medal in a heady six-month period.


San Jose State football coach resigns

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - San Jose State head football coach Fitz Hill announced his resignation, effective at season #39;s end.


First of Red Sox #39;s title team leaves team

The Red Sox lost the first member of their world-championship team Monday when free-agent outfielder Gabe Kapler agreed to a one-year contract with Japan #39;s premier franchise, the Yomiuri Giants.


Bills Coach Downplays Rams' Complaints (AP)

AP - Mike Mularkey is shrugging off St. Louis coach Mike Martz's accusations that Buffalo players took cheap shots during their win over the Rams.


EU agrees to develop battle group crisis teams

BRUSSELS European Union nations agreed Monday to create about a dozen elite battle groups to intervene in international crises, in what defense ministers called an important step in extending the bloc #39;s military reach.


Texas Quickly Fading From BCS Picture (AP)

AP - The Texas Longhorns might want to forget about the Bowl Championship Series. It looks like the BCS has all but forgotten them.


Fight Fallout: Clemson Declines Bowl Bid

CLEMSON, S.C. (Sports Network) - NBA commissioner David  Stern isn't the only one coming down hard on brawling.


For Artest, Today's Troubles Took Root Years Ago

It often seems as if Ron Artest cannot help being at the center of a storm.


Oracle to PeopleSoft: Drop Poison Pill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp. on Monday again  asked PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors to rescind an  anti-takeover provision, as the two business software makers  prepared to return to court this week to address one of the  final barriers to the \$9.2-billion takeover bid.


USDA: Mad Cow Test Not Complete

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Final U.S. government tests on an  animal suspected of having mad cow disease were not yet  complete, the U.S. Agriculture Department said, with no  announcement on the results expected on Monday.


Apple shares boom on iPod sales

Apple Computer shares jumped to fresh four-year highs in the US overnight, as the popularity of its iPod digital music player spurred a Wall Street analyst to nearly double his price target on the stock.


Brown Canada workers hit the bricks

TORONTO, (Nov. 22, 2004) -- About 3,800 UPS Canada employees, represented by the Canadian Council of Teamsters, have gone on strike.


The conspiracy game: JFK #39;s assassination is turned into computer <b>...</b>

For years, experts have argued over who killed President John Kennedy and whether it was the work of a lone gunman. Now, after four decades of endless speculation, a


We love movies, and only DVDs will do

Routemaster buses, red telephone boxes, high street bank branches - are becoming endangered species, nostalgic protests inevitably follow.


ICQmail To Launch Premium E-Mail Service

Jennifer Wilson, vice president of marketing and data at e-mail performance management firm Return Path, said there is still plenty of interest in new e-mail services.


Microsoft #39;s Avalon Will Make Networked Applications Smarter

Members of Microsoft #39;s Developer Network got a sneak peek at Microsoft #39;s Avalon windowing elements technology last week. Avalon, which will make the user interface much more than just a


Chipmaker Claims 50 Greater Wi-Fi Range

Chipmaker Broadcom said Monday that has released new technology that increases the range of 802.11g chipsets by as much as 50 percent.


Trapeze Software Eases Services Delivery

Trapeze Networks Inc. this week will announce upgrades to its wireless LAN switch software that make it easier to deliver and manage public and private WLAN services over the same infrastructure.


LG Electronics supersizes plasma

SOUTH KOREA  #39;S LG Electronics said it had embarked on production of the world #39;s largest plasma display panel (PDP) flat television screen.


Jol unhappy with penalty decision

Tottenham coach Martin Jol felt his side were denied a clear-cut penalty as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to Aston Villa.  quot;I was maybe 80 yards away but to me it looked a definite penalty after the challenge


Kapler leaves Red Sox for Yomiuri Giants

Boston Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kapler has signed with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, opting for the chance to play every day over a return to the World Series champions.


American Football: Eli #39;s fine start upholds Manning tradition

While elder brother Peyton continues his relentless assault on the record books, Eli Manning took his first steps towards a stellar career in the NFL on Sunday, when he made his first start


Mularkey shrugs off Martz #39;s complaints of Bills cheap shots

Mike Mularkey is shrugging off St. Louis coach Mike Martz #39;s accusations that Buffalo players took cheap shots during their win over the Rams.


Mets, Benson make deal official

Omar Minaya officially locked up Kris Benson for the next three seasons on Monday, but the Mets general manager couldn #39;t say for certain whether Al Leiter would join him in the rotation in 2005.


Prince Charles Tries to Undo Memo's Damage (AP)

AP - The tempest over Prince Charles' views on upward mobility was all a misunderstanding, the heir to the throne said Monday, insisting he had not said that people should "know their place"  #151; and by implication, trim their ambitions to match their social rank.


Uranium enrichment suspended by Iran

The suspension fulfills a pledge Iran made earlier this month and came days ahead of a key meeting of the agency #39;s board to judge Tehran #39;s compliance with the agency #39;s investigation into nearly two decades of hidden nuclear activities.


I made the right choices for European Commission, says Barroso

Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, yesterday backed France #39;s European Commissioner, Jacques Barrot, and said he had no regrets over his handling of a dramatic showdown with MEPs last month.


WFP warns of two million displaced in Darfur by December (AFP)

AFP - A top UN aid official warned that the number of people chased from their homes in Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region would reach two million by next month.


Japanese Financial Markets Closed (AP)

AP - Japan's financial markets were closed Tuesday for a national holiday. Markets will reopen on Wednesday.


Wallace Accepts Penalty

Detroit's Ben Wallace will not appeal the six-game suspension the NBA gave him for his involvement in Friday night's brawl with the Pacers.


Oracle Gets Nod from PeopleSoft Shareholders

With PeopleSoft stocksholders reportedly tendering some 60 percent of the company #39;s shares, Oracle is pressing forward with its proposed hostile takeover.


Woods doubles up field to end drought

Miyazaki, Japan (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods shot a three-under 67 on Sunday to easily win the Dunlop Phoenix by eight strokes. Woods completed the tournament at 16-under-par 264.


Navy went to the EV1.net Houston Bowl last year

SAN FRANCISCO -- For only the second time in school history, Navy is going to a bowl in back-to-back seasons. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk announced Monday that the team has accepted an invitation


Palestinians Believe Arafat Was Poisoned: Poll

NABLUS, 22 November 2004 - More than 80 percent of Palestinians believe that veteran leader Yasser Arafat died as a result of poisoning and not from natural causes, a poll published yesterday revealed.


Israel charges soldier in 13-year-old #39;s death

JERUSALEM - Military prosecutors have issued a five-count indictment against an Israeli officer who comrades say repeatedly shot a 13-year old Palestinian girl to make sure that she was dead, a military spokeswoman said Monday.


Bush Praises Colombia's Battle Vs. Drugs (AP)

AP - Under a security web of warplanes, battleships and 15,000 troops, President Bush praised Colombia's battle against drugs and Marxist guerrillas Monday and pledged to keep U.S. aid flowing so "this courageous nation can win its war against narcoterrorists."


Summary Box: Leaner Budget, Stubborn Debt (AP)

AP - SEEING RED: The government deficit is so big that the just-passed  #36;388 billion bill financing almost every federal agency in 2005 could be eliminated and there would still be red ink.


Americans Still Concerned About Bush Agenda, Poll Shows

Americans are optimistic about the next four years, but they have reservations about President Bush's agenda.


Iraqis Get Lesson in Bureaucracy

The men and women with smiles on their faces and drinks in their hands had come a long way for dinner -- all the way from Iraq, in fact.


Oracle shares drop, PeopleSoft #39;s rise ahead of court fight

NEW YORK (AFP) - Software giant Oracle Corp. #39;s shares dipped while the stock of its rival, PeopleSoft, rose ahead of a court battle this week over PeopleSoft #39;s resistance to Oracle #39;s 18-month-old takeover bid.


Switzerland #39;s Xstrata Makes Hostile Bid for Australia #39;s WMC <b>...</b>

Xstrata #39;s \$4.97-a-share cash offer is the same price rejected by WMC #39;s board a few weeks ago when the Swiss company made its initial approaches.


Trump casinos in bankruptcy for second time

Donald Trump bowed to the inevitable late on Sunday, sending his casino empire into bankruptcy for the second time in its troubled history.


Tivo 3Q Loss Widens, Gives Outlook

TiVo Inc., a maker of digital recorders for televisions, on Monday posted a wider third-quarter loss on an investment in subscription acquisition activities, but the company performed better than Wall Street expected.


Study looks at hardy LI black ducks

With its great plains of concrete and endless shopping malls, Long Island would seem an unlikely location for wildlife research. Yet this winter a team of waterfowl biologists will follow


Yorke eyes transfer over lack of support #39;

Dwight Yorke, the Birmingham City striker at the centre of a police investigation into alleged racism at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, is upset by the lack of support he


US fears for World Cup winner Casey

SEVILLE (Spain): A knee-trembling three-foot putt brought the curtain down on Sunday on an extraordinary, topsy-turvy week for England Ryder Cup star Paul Casey.


Former Senator glad MLB is back

Three former Washington Senators attended Monday #39;s press conference in which city and team officials announced that Washington, DC #39;s new baseball team would be named the Nationals.


Pountney holds the fort after divided Saints sack Solomons

Northampton, faced with the prospect of ending the first half of the Zurich Premiership programme at the bottom of the table, will trawl the world for a head coach after yesterday #39;s sacking of Alan Solomons.


Yankees' Sheffield Faces Shoulder Surgery (AP)

AP - Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield will have arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder, which didn't improve after two weeks of rehabilitation.


Iran bows to UN threat over nuclear programme

IRAN formally suspended its controversial uranium-enrichment programme yesterday, but doubts remain about its true intentions. The United States is convinced that Tehran is engaged in a clandestine nuclear weapons project.


Israeli Captain Is Charged in Shooting of Palestinian Girl

Military prosecutors charged an army captain today with five separate offenses after accusations by fellow soldiers that he repeatedly shot a 13-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl to make sure she was dead.


Navy Accepts Emerald Bowl Bid (AP)

AP - Navy accepted an invitation to the Emerald Bowl, putting the Midshipmen in the postseason in consecutive years for just the second time in school history.


Mylan Labs Board Rebuffs Icahn Pitch (Reuters)

Reuters - Mylan Laboratories Inc.'s  board\on Monday rebuffed financier Carl Icahn's bid to buy the\company, and said it remains committed to its  #36;3.37 billion\purchase of brand-name drug-maker King Pharmaceuticals Inc.\.


Oracle to PeopleSoft: Drop Poison Pill (Reuters)

Reuters - Oracle Corp. on Monday again\asked PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors to rescind an\anti-takeover provision, as the two business software makers\prepared to return to court this week to address one of the\final barriers to the  #36;9.2-billion takeover bid.


McDonald's CEO Steps Down Due to Cancer (Reuters)

Reuters - McDonald's Corp. \President and Chief Executive Charlie Bell stepped down\effective immediately to focus on his cancer treatment, the\company said on Monday.


Iowa Upends No. 12 Louisville 76-71 (AP)

AP - Jeff Horner scored 11 points in a 4 1/2-minute span of the second half, part of a nine-minute stretch when Iowa held No. 12 Louisville without a field goal in the Hawkeyes' 76-71 victory Monday in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.


Iran Halts Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions (Reuters)

Reuters - Iran on Monday suspended sensitive\nuclear activities that could be used to make a bomb in a move\likely to thwart U.S. efforts to report the Islamic Republic to\the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions.


League Slaps Example Ban On Brawling Ball Players

NEW YORK - The wrath of David Stern was unleashed, giving Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O #39;Neal a long time - extremely long in Artest #39;s case - to ponder the error of their ways.