Yellow Pages Group to list 2.4 million businesses on Google Canada

MONTREAL (CP) - Yellow Pages Group has signed an agreement with web search engine Google that will make Yellow Pages business listings available on Google Local Canada, a new local search service.


IBM, Boeing join forces to seek government IT contracts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - To better position themselves to win future US government IT contracts, IBM and The Boeing Co.


TruSecure, Betrusted formalize merger plans

com September 21, 2004, 8:12 AM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.


Mitsubishi Elec to stop producing TV LCDs, focus on smaller panels <b>...</b>

TOKYO (AFX) - Mitsubishi Electric Corp plans to stop producing LCD (liquid crystal display) panels for television sets and personal computers and shift to smaller panels for cellular phones and industrial equipment, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported


Microsoft May Do More Shopping

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA -- Microsoft may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company as opposed to moving key employees to its Redmond, Washington, headquarters, Chief Financial Officer John Connors said


Contaminated GM crops found at nine Thai farms

BANGKOK : Thailand said on Tuesday that at least nine farms had been contaminated by genetically-modified crops after a seed selling scandal shut down a major part of the country #39;s GM testing programme.


AOL Marketing  #39;Bots #39; to Target AIM Users

America Online Inc. announced Monday that it is launching an  quot;AIM Bot Program quot; that will automatically distribute targeted advertising and  quot;online presence quot; campaigns to its 100 million instant message users.


Apple iMac G5

1.8-GHz PowerPC G5 processor, 512MB DDR SDRAM, 160GB SATA hard drive (7,200-rpm), nVidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra graphics, 20-inch widescreen LCD, DVD-R optical drive, three USB 2.0 ports, two FireWire ports, integrated speakers, AirPort Extreme (802.


Man United midfielder Roy Keane charged with assault

Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane was charged with assault and criminal damage Tuesday over an alleged confrontation with a 16-year-old boy, Manchester police said.


Fulham call in lawyers over brawl

Fulham have brought in lawyers for advice on the best way to fight a mass of Football Association disciplinary charges which could also land manager Chris Coleman and several of his players with major suspensions and fines.


Football Legend Maradona Returns to Cuba for Drug Rehab

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has arrived in Cuba to resume his rehabilitation for cocaine addiction. Tuesday #39;s move follows a relapse that left him confined to a psychiatric hospital in Buenos Aires.


Vaughan #39;s England stun Aussies with Trophy win

Michael Vaughan found his one-day feet at last as England upset Australia by six wickets on Tuesday to reach the Champions Trophy final.


Awe Freak Out!

The gym I attend was buzzing with anticipation for the Monday Night matchup between The Minnesota Vikings and The Philadelphia Eagles.


Indian TV Rights Up for Grabs Again

A controversial \$308 million deal to broadcast India #39;s home cricket matches fell through on Tuesday after the country #39;s cricket board said there was no binding contract and it may re-tender the rights.


Bonds, Giants try to slow red-hot Astros

SAN FRANCISCO - The Houston Astros have control over their own fate when they visit SBC Park for a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.


Seattle men arrested; no motive available

MOSCOW, Idaho -- A University of Idaho football player was shot to death and police arrested two brothers from Seattle following a chase that extended halfway across Washington state.


With Vlad back, Angels look to gain ground

ANAHEIM, California - The Anaheim Angels hope to gain more ground in the playoff chase when they host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three-game set.


Cubs have Prior, Wood refreshed for postseason run

Good to be back. We assure you: no mention of the Terrell Owens-Randy Moss rivalry or shameless plug from Jim Belushi here. The Blog spent a few days in Cincinnati last week, where it checked in on the surging Cubs.


Milwaukee Brewers Team Report - September 21

(Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers resume a four-game series against the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Miller Park.


Bush tells UN  #39;all must fight the murderers #39;

President Bush stressed the importance of spreading freedom in the world and defended his decision to invade Iraq in a speech Tuesday to the UN General Assembly.


Iran converts uranium in defiance of UN

on Saturday calling on Iran to suspend all activities related to uranium enrichment. The United States,. Russia and the European Union reinforced the message on Monday by urging Tehran to comply.


More than 600 dead in Haiti

Corpses and weeping relatives filled morgues in Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne left more than 600 people dead, another tragedy for the Caribbean country in a year marked by revolts, military interventions and deadly floods.


Turkish company halts operations in Iraq

A Turkish construction company said Tuesday it was halting operations in neighboring Iraq to try to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.


Thailand Says Nine Farms Contaminated By Genetically Modified <b>...</b>

Nine farms in Thailand have been found to be contaminated by genetically modified crops. The announcement comes after a scandal shut down a big part of the country #39;s program to test genetically modified crops.


Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP)

AP - The prosecutor who charged Kobe Bryant with felony sexual assault has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case.


Kerry Rolls Out Health Care Ad (AP)

AP - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry argues that "over a million more Americans would lose their health insurance coverage" under President Bush in a television ad the Democrat's campaign rolled out Tuesday.


Time Warner Sees AOL Ad Revenue at Near \$1 Billion

Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday its America Online Internet unit, once seen as the company #39;s red-headed stepchild, could contribute some of the company #39;s most explosive revenue growth.


HHS Orders Avian Flu Vaccine from Aventis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Health and Human Services  Department said on Tuesday it had ordered 2 million doses of  avian influenza vaccine from Aventis Pasteur Inc.


Judge Orders Martha Stewart to Surrender

NEW YORK -- A federal judge today ordered Martha Stewart to surrender for prison by October 8th, granting a request by the celebrity homemaker to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale.


OECD Cuts US 2004 Growth Forecast to 4.3 Percent

quot;The US expansion increasingly hinges on employment creation and business investment, quot; OECD chief economist Jean-Philippe Cotis told a news briefing.


Starwood Names New Chief Executive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 -- White Plains, NY -- Former Coca-Cola Company president Steven Heyer today was named the new chief executive of Starwood Hotels, effective Oct. 1. Heyer succeeds Starwood founder Barry


Australia #39;s Hardie may face charges over asbestos

SYDNEY: Australian building products firm James Hardie Industries NV may face criminal charges after a government inquiry found it broke the law by saying it had enough money in a fund to compensate thousands of asbestos victims.


Kraft Says SEC Not Planning Action

Branded food and beverage maker Kraft Foods Inc. said Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission does not intend to recommend an enforcement action against the company in connection with the government #39;s


Sprint and RadioShack enter deal to open wireless kiosks in malls

RadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), on Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with Sprint Corp. (NYSE: FON) to open Sprint-branded wireless kiosks in malls nationwide.


AOL, RSA, VeriSign push authentication services

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Responding to a scourge of online fraud and identity theft that threatens to undermine public confidence in Internet commerce, major companies are rolling out new services to encourage the adoption of better


TruSecure, BeTrusted Announce Merger

Enterprise IT security consultants TruSecure and BeTrusted have merged to form a standalone managed services firm called CyberTrust.


Space station may fall into disrepair

The International Space Station will be effectively condemned if crew members cannot repair its faulty oxygen generator by the end of next month, a British space scientist has warned.


Uninsured patients often face big markups

How much does an overnight stay at a Virginia hospital cost? If Medicaid is paying, the answer is \$6,000. If Paul Shipman is paying, it #39;s \$29,500.


Roy Keane charged with assault

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has been charged with assault and criminal damage for a fight on September 4, police say. The Ireland international is due to appear before Trafford Magistrates


Maradona Gets Cuban Check-Up and Castro #39;s Support

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona was having medical examinations in Cuba on Tuesday and received a message of support from President Fidel Castro for his latest


Dynamo handed 3-0 win

Dynamo Kiev have been awarded a 3-0 victory by UEFA #39;s Control and Disciplinary Body after their Champions League game against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico was abandoned at half-time after referee Anders Frisk was struck on the head by an object thrown from


Eagles Sprint to Fast Start

The Philadelphia Eagles were the only NFL team to reach the playoffs last season after an 0-2 beginning. This time around, they #39;re making things a little easier.


Blue Jays activate Halladay from DL

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays activated pitcher Roy Halladay from the 15-day disabled list and he is expected to start Tuesday #39;s game against the New York Yankees.


Seattle Mariners Team Report - September 21

(Sports Network) - The Mariners will try to get back on the winning track tonight, when they battle the Anaheim Angels in the middle test of a three- game series.


Texans Troubled by Turnovers

For the first time in their history, the Houston Texans are 0-2, and they have turnovers to blame.  quot;I #39;ve been around this business long enough to know what


Annus to Fight All His Life to Keep Gold Medal

Disgraced Hungarian hammer thrower Adrian Annus treasures the Olympic gold medal he won in Athens so much that he is ready to spend the rest of his life fighting to clear his name.


First-blood doctrine rejected

PRIME Minister John Howard has been labelled a political Rambo after he defended yesterday the Government #39;s right to launch a pre-emptive attack on terrorist groups in the Asia-Pacific region.


Stewart to Surrender for Prison by Oct. 8

NEW YORK - A federal judge ordered Martha Stewart on Tuesday to surrender for prison by Oct. 8, granting the celebrity homemaker's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale...


Raiders Making Progress in New Defense (AP)

AP - After one win, defensive end Bobby Hamilton made the bold prediction that Oakland's new defense is good enough to get 12 sacks in a game.


Dutch Minister's World Revealed in 'Blog' (Reuters)

Reuters - Dutch Finance Minister Gerrit Zalm\says his "blog" -- personal diary on the Internet -- gives\people an idea of what it is to be a minister, with insights\into his professional and private life.


Darfur refugees say Janjaweed now working as camp guards: UN (AFP)

AFP - Janjaweed militiamen, who have been accused of committing atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, are now appearing as guards at refugee camps according refugees, a senior UN official said.


EDS Reduces 2004 Cash Flow Projections

Electronic Data Systems Corp. cut its cash flow projections for 2004 on Monday because it spent \$522 million to pay off money borrowed by a trust to finance a huge technology contract with the Navy.


Stocks Rise as Goldman, Lehman Earns Gain

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged barely higher in  early Tuesday afternoon trading as investors anticipated the  Federal Reserve would stay on its course of only "measured"  interest-rate increases.


Genta Shares Soar on Cancer Drug Data

Shares of Genta Inc. (GNTA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) soared nearly 50 percent on Monday after the biotechnology company presented promising data on an experimental treatment for blood cancers.


Airlines Ordered to Turn Over Passenger Data

The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that it will order domestic airlines to turn over personal information about passengers to test a system that will compare their names to those on terrorist watch lists.


Is This What the Big Bang Sounded Like?

Using data from a NASA satellite, an astronomer has simulated the sound that he says followed the birth of the universe. <i>Includes audio.</i>


Fed Likely to Bump Up Rates Again

Wall Street stocks remained in the doldrums this morning as investors awaited the end of a Federal Reserve meeting that is expected to result in this year #39;s third interest rate hike.


Best Buy adds Verizon to wireless line-up

Sprint Corp. and RadioShack Corp. reported a multi-year agreement to develop, deploy and operate Sprint-branded kiosks in approximately 500 shopping malls across the country following a 10-month test program involving 10 Sprint kiosks.


Authentication  #39;Tokens #39; Arrive For AOL Customers

America Online (Quote, Chart) has inked a deal with RSA Security (Quote, Chart) to add another layer of authentication to the existing username/password scheme used by AOL subscribers.


Spinach could power better solar cells

An electronic device that uses spinach to convert light into electrical charge has been developed by US researchers. Shuguang Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, and research collaborators


Voq Professional Phone now available in Europe

Following availability in the United States, the Voq Professional Phone is now available across Europe. The phone is now available to purchase from A  amp; C Systems


Sun Changes Course, Releases First NAS Box

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Sun Microsystems Inc. tomorrow plans to announce several storage products, including its first network-attached storage (NAS) box and a midrange disk array that uses virtualization


It was clear the Europeans wanted the Ryder Cup more than the US

Before I was a professional golfer, I was a golf fan. And after the performance of the US Ryder Cup team this past weekend, I am a sad and angry golf fan.


Bush defends Iraq invasion and says UN should offer more help

UNITED NATIONS (CP) - President George W. Bush defended his Iraq invasion Tuesday in a speech to the United Nations as he called on the world body to do more to help the chaotic country and establish a fund to spread democracy elsewhere.


Nations unite as boats collide

Anyone gazing out to sea from the east Kent coast on Tuesday will have seen an unusual flurry of lifeboats and helicopters. Two miles off Deal a disaster was unfolding - two 100ft boats


Bosnia refugee returns reach one million - UN

One million Bosnians, about 45 percent of those who fled during the 1992-5 war, have returned to their homes, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday.


PeopleSoft keeps up the fight

In the shadow of Oracle, PeopleSoft boss Craig Conway seeks to sooth customers during convention keynote.


Microsoft banks on Money update

The software maker has released a downloadable version of its financial package for consumers.


SEC Probes Bisys Group Unit Over Payments

Bisys Group Inc. said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its fund services unit over certain expense payments.


Briefly: PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed

roundup Plus: IBM, Boeing team up for defense work...TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million.


PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed

The unfair business practices lawsuit was set to start in November but is pushed back to Jan. 10.


Prosecutor: First Enron trial about  #39;cheating and lying #39;

The first criminal trial to emerge from Enron Corp. #39;s spectacular scandal  quot;is a case about cheating and lying quot; with Wall Street #39;s help, a prosecutor said Tuesday.


SEC Considering AIG for Civil Charges over PNC Deal

The  quot;Wells notice quot; stems from an SEC probe into transactions that AIG Financial Products, the parent #39;s derivatives unit, structured for PNC Financial of Pittsburgh in 2001.


AMD Tries To Compete With Intel By Releasing Athlon 64 3000

AMD has expanded its family of low-voltage mobile processors designed to offer high performance, security and mobility for thin and light notebooks.


Microsoft CFO: Expect more acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Microsoft Corp. may make more large acquisitions than it has done historically and become a more distributed company rather than moving key employees to its Redmond, Wash


Senate Panel to Vote on Digital TV Bill

A critical Senate committee plans to vote this week on legislation that would require broadcasters to abandon their current analog TV channels and switch solely to digital transmissions by 2009.


Ryder failures show US must change course

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - When a team in the United States wins four championships in five years and seven in 10 years, it is labeled a dynasty.


New York Yankees Team Report - September 21

(Sports Network) - The New York Yankees will try to strengthen their hold on first place in the American league East this evening when they continue their three- game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.


al-Qaida Claims Killing of British Man (AP)

AP - An Internet periodical considered the voice of al-Qaida's operations in Saudi Arabia claimed the terror network was responsible for the shooting death of a British national in the Saudi capital of Riyadh a week ago.


Vodafone plans worldwide 3G expansion (FT.com)

FT.com - Vodafone is to kick-start a global push into 3G with an array of mobile phones that is likely to outstrip the range of handsets being sold by many of its rivals.


AP: Kerry Fund-Raisers, S. Korean Spy Met (AP)

AP - A South Korean embassy official who met with John Kerry fund-raisers to talk about creating a political group for Korean-Americans was in fact a spy for his country, raising concerns among U.S. officials that he or Seoul may have tried to influence the fall presidential election.


General Mills Profit Down 19 Percent

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - General Mills Inc. on Tuesday  reported a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly net income  due to higher food ingredient costs and stepped-up spending on  promotions.


Plastic finally surpasses paper checks as America #39;s favorite <b>...</b>

For the first time, Americans #39; use of credit cards, debit cards and other electronic bill paying has eclipsed paper checks. The number of electronic payment transactions last year totaled


Fed Pushes Up Interest Rates Again

The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by one-quarter percentage point Tuesday, marking the third increase this year.


Killer colonel drops pardon bid

A Russian ex-colonel who was jailed for strangling a Chechen girl reportedly drops his request for a pardon.


Families Urge Militants in Iraq to Spare Hostages

Family members of American and British hostages appealed for their lives after militants vowed to kill one of them today.


Airlines Told to Turn Over Passenger Data

WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that it will order domestic airlines to turn over personal information about passengers to test a system that will compare their names to those on terrorist watch lists.    The system, called Secure Flight, replaces a previous plan that would have checked passenger names against commercial databases and assigned a risk level to each...


Bush Vigorously Defends War in Iraq

UNITED NATIONS - President Bush delivered an unapologetic defense of his decision to invade Iraq, telling the United Nations Tuesday that it "helped to deliver the Iraqi people from an outlaw dictator." Later, Bush condemned the beheading of a U.S. hostage by an Islamic militant...


Fed Raises Interest Rates by 1/4 Point

NEW YORK - In a widely expected move, the Federal Reserve (search) Tuesday raised its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 percent, its third rate increase in a row.


EMC aims to lower Exchange TCO

This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half. EMC today announced Express Solution


Silver wants to cut price for Gold Banc

Gold Banc Corp. Inc. #39;s prospective buyer wants to reduce the sale price because of a  quot;material adverse effect quot; on Gold Banc #39;s financial condition.


Hardware  PSTwo Confirmed

It #39;s small, it #39;s cool and no doubt a stupid number of people will buy it on those virtues alone.... Whilst not Nintendo news, we do like to keep you informed of any significant news from the competition, and this counts as quite important.


TruSecure, Betrusted to merge and rename

CNet News.com: Security companies TruSecure and Betrusted are expected to formally announce on Tuesday that they plan to merge and create a newly formed company called Cybertrust.


NASA picks Northrop Grumman

Washington- NASA announced late Monday that it had picked Northrop Grumman Space Technology to help it develop a spacecraft that could explore three of Jupiter #39;s moons, a project potentially worth \$232 million to the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland


MP3 players set for major growth: report

An IDC report predicts that the market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent to ship over 50 million units in 2008, up from just 12.


England serve notice of intent

Whether they care to admit it or not, this was the contest England had yearned for all summer. It was a measure of the team #39;s recent advance that they had become tired of pounding West Indies


New Real coach confident of support

New Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon is confident he will have the support of the players in his attempt to help the glittering soccer side recover from their disappointing start to the season.


Notes: Oswalt to make next start

The sore rib cage muscle that caused Roy Oswalt to leave Friday #39;s game in the eighth inning won #39;t keep him from making his next start Wednesday night at San Francisco.


Interview: Meeting with Indian PM to aim at understand building <b>...</b>

The basic issue for an upcoming bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to create understanding, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Tuesday.


New Zealand a Noah's Ark for Conserving Bizarre Birds

New Zealand has reached a major milestone in its 110-year effort to save many native birds from extinction and reintroduce them to their old mainland habitats.


Shampooing to Stop Oil Spill Bird Deaths

Oil spills cause more than half a million water birds to die each year, according to conservationists. Rescue workers offer some birds a chance at survival.


PeopleSoft CEO vows to keep up the fight

In the shadow of Oracle, an upbeat Craig Conway seeks to sooth customers at PeopleSoft's annual convention.


Humble pie for Sun

"We didn't listen" to customers, who turned to rivals, a top exec says. Can Sun turn things around?


Toshiba unleashes slew of notebooks

The wireless-enabled systems target all levels of businesses; at least one model is designed to handle intense graphic presentations. \


Sun: We've turned over a new leaf

The server giant failed to deliver what customers asked for, execs tell a confab crowd. But that's all changed, they promise.


Cybertrust to open for business in 30 days

The new company, the product of the merger between TruSecure and Betrusted, will operate in Europe, Asia and North America.


Hip-hop rings put 'bling' in cell phones

Sprint, others hope to hear more ka-ching with "bling tones," cellular ring tones created by hip-hop artists.


Philly plans world's largest mesh Wi-Fi net

VENICE -- The idea sounds good on paper: Build a mesh network of wireless Wi-Fi base stations and let users roam around an entire city instead of providing limited connectivity in a handful of hot spots. But will it work? The City of Philadelphia hopes so.


Onex Corp. to buy US health services companies for \$980 million

TORONTO (CP) - The Onex Corp. conglomerate has signed a \$980 million deal to buy two US health services companies owned by former Canadian transportation giant Laidlaw International Inc.


Sun offers pay-as-you-go computing service

Sun Microsystems Inc. will offer utility computing services priced at less than a dollar per node per hour, it announced Tuesday.


Will WiMax Replace DSL?

Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential.


Sony Shows Slim, Trim PlayStation 2

Company also says upcoming PlayStation 3 will support Blu-ray discs.


Stocks Rise as Goldman, Lehman Earns Gain

US stocks edged barely higher in early Tuesday afternoon trading as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve would stay on its course of only  quot;measured quot; interest-rate increases.


Coca-Cola exec to lead Starwood Hotels

The former president of the Coca-Cola Co. was named Tuesday chief executive of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Inc., the world #39;s third-largest hotel group.


Jarden #39;s Brandfest

In July, the Fool #39;s James Early looked at stocks that combine the following: a small market cap, a boring industry, and a savvy Pac-Man-style acquisition strategy of adding a portfolio of brands.


RadioShack, Sprint in Mall Kiosk Venture

RadioShack Corp. (RSH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US electronics chain, on Tuesday said it has signed a deal with Sprint Corp.


Fortis Names Votron to Succeed Van Rossum as Chief (Update1)

Fortis, Belgium #39;s biggest financial- services company, named Jean-Paul Votron, former head of Citigroup #39;s retail bank for Western Europe, to take over from Chief Executive Anton van Rossum.


Ask Jeeves Shapes Up

Ask Jeeves (Nasdaq: ASKJ) has gotten a face-lift this week, and in more ways than one. Not only did the search engine add some functionality but also someone over there decided to give the PG Wodehouse-inspired


TruSecure, Betrusted Merge To Create Cybertrust

In announcing the merger, the companies said Cybertrust would fold the specialties of each company -- risk management and compliance from TruSecure, identity management from Betrusted and intrusion detection and prevention from Ubizen.


Emerson Pushes Boundaries Of IT

You usually don #39;t hear executives at Oracle talk about taking outside advice. But the hard-charging company has solicited some feedback on a new round of products from an unlikely source--Emerson


Mitsubishi to stop producing big LCD panels

Mitsubishi has decided to stop production of LCD panels for televisions and computers. Instead the company will focus on the production of smaller LCD panels.


Study: MP3 player market to explode

With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.


UPDATE 1-Vaughan #39;s England stun Aussies with Trophy win

Michael Vaughan found his one-day feet at last as England stunned world champions Australia to reach the Champions Trophy final on Tuesday.


BCCI to decide its next move on TV rights soon: Dalmiya

Kolkata, Sept 21 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today said it would decide its next course of action soon following ESPN-Star Sports #39; withdrawal of the petition against it in the Bombay High Court today in response to the Indian


Bush Defends US Policy on Iraq, Promotes Democracy in UN Speech

President Bush defended the US decision to invade Iraq in a United Nations General Assembly address Tuesday in which he also urged the world community to fight terrorism and promote democracy.


Indonesian former general heading for massive presidential <b>...</b>

In Indonesia, former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is heading for a massive presidential election victory over incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri.


Israeli Missile Strike Kills Two Gaza Militants

An Israeli missile strike killed at least two Hamas gunmen in Gaza City Monday, a day after a top commander of the Islamic militant group was killed in a similar attack


Google Toolbar Security Warning

Google Toolbar Security Warning\\As many of the readers of Search Engine Journal (including myself) probably have the Google Toolbar installed on your machines, we thought that this warning is quite relevant. The Google Toolbar apparently has a security hole which has been posted on SecurityTracker.com. \\It is reported that the ...


News: Merger creates world's biggest IT security services firm

IT security firms TruSecure and Betrusted are to merge in order to create the "biggest security services company in the world".\


Outfoxed Offered for Remix

The maker of a documentary about Fox News offers raw footage of his film online for others to re-edit into new 'mixes.' With the spread of broadband and cheap filmmaking software, film may become remixers' favored medium. By Daniel Terdiman.


Reaping From the Wild Wind

If you are going to depend on a windmill, it's best to find a windy place to put it. Companies that can assess a location's wind potential are in demand, and they are pushing the technology to predict shifting breezes. By John Gartner.


Mac Games: (Not) Big in Japan

Mac gaming in Japan is in a slump: There are no Mac games. But a very unlikely savior has just stepped in to rescue gaming on the Mac. Nobuyuki Hayashi reports from Tokyo.


Robot Telescopes Comb the Skies

RoboNet-1.0, an automatically controlled series of telescopes, has two prime directives: search the heavens for the next big flash and spot an Earth-like planet that could hold intelligent life. By Lakshmi Sandhana.


All of a Sudden, the Neighborhood Looks a Lot Friendlier

These are hopeful times for those who like to think the prospects of life elsewhere are good.


Is Prozac Better? Is It Even Different?

Through all the recent warnings about antidepressants and children, one of the drugs seemed somehow above the fray: Prozac. But is it really that different?


For Women Worried About Fertility, Egg Bank Is a New Option

For single women who want children, egg freezing may be a reproductive insurance policy.


Linking Rivers, With Happy Results

The Panama Canal linked more than the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: it also connected rivers that had been separated by the Continental Divide.


Bryant's Request to Seal Evidence Opposed (AP)

AP - The prosecutor who brought rape charges against Kobe Bryant has joined news organizations in opposing an attempt by the NBA star's attorney to permanently seal evidence and documents in the case.


Web Site: 2nd U.S. Hostage Killed in Iraq (AP)

AP - A posting on an Islamic Web site claimed Tuesday that the al-Qaida-linked group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has slain a second American hostage in Iraq. The claim could not be verified immediately.


U.S. Probes Death of Afghan Detainee (AP)

AP - The U.S. military is investigating whether American soldiers abused an Afghan detainee so badly that he died last year at a special forces base in southeastern Afghanistan, an official said Tuesday.


Oil prices rise after Saudi attack, halting three-day plunge

NEW YORK (AFP) - Global crude oil prices rose after gunmen stormed a US consulate in Saudi Arabia, arresting a three-day, 13-percent price slide.


'I'm 100 Percent Innocent', Says Hamilton

ZURICH (Reuters) - Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton said on  Tuesday that he is "100 percent innocent" as the Phonak rider  responded to media reports that he failed a drugs test.


U.S. Stocks Rise After Fed Rate Hike

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after the  Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter  point for the third time this year.


PeopleSoft ties knot with IBM

The business applications maker will integrate its technology more closely with infrastructure software from Big Blue.


Software vendor may cash in on contact-center patents

SAN FRANCISCO - CosmoCom Inc., a software vendor that holds a pair of U.S. patents on IP (Internet Protocol) contact center technology, is now considering moves to defend those patents, company officials said Monday.


SBC strikes telephony agreement with Ford

Automaker Ford Motor Co. has signed a new contract with San Antonio-based SBC Communications Inc. for the deployment of an advanced Internet protocol (IP) telephony network at Ford facilities in Michigan, the telecommunications firm said Tuesday.


SEC won #39;t take action vs. Kraft in Fleming case

NORTHFIELD, Ill. The SEC won #39;t recommend enforcement action against Kraft Foods for allegedly helping the Fleming Companies inflate revenue.


European Stocks Advance As Tesco Boosts

European stocks moved cautiously higher Tuesday, with the retail sector getting a leg up from some stellar first-half numbers from UK grocer Tesco.


Franklin Can #39;t Come Clean

Just when I thought it might be winding down, the mutual fund scandal is back to rear its ugly head. Yesterday, Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN), parent of the Franklin Templeton


TruSecure, Betrusted Merge To Form Cybertrust

Cybertrust will combine identity management and PKI products from Betrusted, risk management and compliance services from TruSecure, and intrusion detection and prevention technology from Ubizen, a subsidiary of Betrusted.


China grabs software research deals despite risks

Global software makers are looking to China as a new center for research efforts, seeking to take advantage of cheap programming talent despite nagging intellectual property concerns.


Mitsubishi Elec to stop producing TV LCDs, focus on smaller panels <b>...</b>

Mitsubishi Electric plans to stop producing LCD panels for television sets and personal computers and shift to smaller panels for cellular phones and industrial equipment


Red Flag Warning Issued For LA County

LOS ANGELES -- A Red Flag Warning signifying a high risk of fire will be in effect Tuesday in the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles County because of a combination of Santa Ana winds and very low humidity.


Floods and mud kill more than 600 in Haiti

The death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne has more than doubled in Haiti, and it is still climbing. More than 600 people have died since the vicious storm tore across the impoverished island.


Five-Star Review of iMac G5

Awarding the iMac G5 five stars, PC Magazine writes,  #147;Pros: Simple, stunning all-in-one design. Quiet. Just one cord (for power), thanks to optional Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. More compact than other all-in-one desktops. Gorgeous 20-inch screen and desktop-caliber hard drive make machine more usable than a desktop-replacement notebook, for the same money and space use #133; Bottom Line: Apple has another design coup on its hands with the Apple iMac G5. Its clean, simple look  #151; imagine if an iPod grew into a full-size, self-contained PC  #151; exclaims,  #145;It #146;s about time they designed a computer like this. #146; #148; Sep 21


Fed raises key interest rate quarter point to 1.75 percent (AFP)

AFP - Federal Reserve policymakers lifted the federal funds rate a quarter point to 1.75 percent, saying the US economy has  quot;regained some traction quot; and no longer needs as much stimulus.


Dollar Off After Fed Hike, Inflation View

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended its losses against  the euro on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest  rates as expected but signaled that both inflation and  inflation expectations were easing.


Haiti Flood Death Toll Nears 700, Likely to Rise

GONAIVES, Haiti (Reuters) - Survivors of devastating  flooding in Haiti wandered mud-clogged streets in search of  food on Tuesday and officials said the death toll could rise  above 660.


Zarqawi Group Says Kills U.S. Hostage in Iraq

DUBAI (Reuters) - A militant group headed by al Qaeda ally  Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has killed an American captive in Iraq  after the lapse of a 24-hour deadline Tuesday, a statement  posted on the Internet and an Arabic channel said.


Martha Stewart #39;s  #39;Jail Me #39; Request Granted

Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum in New York granted Martha Stewart #39;s request to be assigned to a prison camp in Danbury, Connecticut.


SBC Drives VoIP to Ford

It #39;s looking more and more like Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is ready for prime time. Today, SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) said that it will provide VoIP services to Ford (NYSE: F) in one of the largest deployments of its type to date.


INTERVIEW-As Starwood shifts focus, top execs to split work

As Starwood Hotels  amp; Resorts Worldwide Inc. #39;s new chief executive Steve Heyer focuses on the Sheraton, W and Westin hotels, Chairman Barry Sternlicht aims


Stride Rite Tries to Gain Traction

The other day I spotted a  quot;Going Out of Business quot; sign stretched across the window of a Stride Rite (NYSE: SRR) store. Upon further investigation, I learned that the franchised


PeopleSoft ties knot with IBM

com September 21, 2004, 11:23 AM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Inhibitex Outstrips Mixed Biotech Stocks

Inhibitex Inc. stood out from a mixed biotechnology sector Monday, jumping more than 20 percent on news that it will receive a fast-tracked review for a staph-infection treatment.


Sony launches new PlayStation 2

Sony of Japan said Tuesday it will begin selling a more compact version of its PlayStation 2, the Guardian reported. The company, at its London announcement, said the new model #39;s noise level is about 75 percent


Mitsubishi pulling out of large LCDs

With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.


E-Mail-Authentication Problems Spawn New Apps

Port25 has released a new version of its PowerMTA, geared to address E-mail-authentication specs and accreditation services. By Thomas Claburn.


Sun: We #39;ve turned over a new leaf

com September 21, 2004, 10:08 AM PT. With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.


BCCI kills tender, Zee cries foul

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Taking the bails off the ESPN-Zee legal wrangle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suddenly cancelled the bidding process for the four-year domestic cricket telecast rights.


In Gonaives, Haiti, story headlined  quot;Haiti flood death toll nears 700, likely to rise quot; please read in first paragraph ... could rise above 660 ... instead of ... could rise about 660. By Joseph Guyler Delva.


Iraq Group Says Kills Second U.S. Hostage-TV

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Militants killed a second American  captive in Iraq after a 24-hour deadline passed on Tuesday, a  Web site statement and Arab television said.


Britain, Ireland Launch Bid to Close N.Irish Deal

BELFAST (Reuters) - Britain and Ireland resumed their  efforts to close a deal on restoring home rule in Northern  Ireland on Tuesday with expressions of optimism but no  immediate signs of a breakthrough.


Nintendo, Sony Make Pushes Before Holidays (AP)

AP - Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp. made separate product announcements Tuesday that the video game giants hope will attract more customers ahead of the highly competitive holiday shopping season.


Pentagon Bid to Reform Absentee Voting Draws Fire (Reuters)

Reuters - Pentagon efforts to fix absentee\voting problems among U.S. troops that marred the 2000 election\have run into trouble as plans to use the Internet crumbled and\a fax or e-mail balloting system draws fire.


AMD Delivers New Mobile Processor (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - AMD (NYSE: AMD) has unveiled a new mobile processor, adding to its portfolio of\chips for notebook PCs and keeping pace with Intel's Centrino offering.


Nokia Revamps VPN System Security (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has upgraded the security and functionality of its Secure Access System virtual private network (VPN) platform.


Feds could sell off real estate, improve buying to save billions: Brison (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The federal government will look at selling off real estate and expanding its bulk buying as it aims to find  #36;12 billion of savings over the next five years, Public Works Minister Scott Brison confirmed Tuesday.


Tuna Fish Stocks in Mediterranean in Danger-WWF (Reuters)

Reuters - Tuna fish stocks in the Mediterranean\are in danger of being wiped out due to overfishing, a green\group said on Tuesday, calling for a halt in EU subsidies and\tougher rules to halt illegal fishing.


Treasuries Up in Post-Fed Rollercoaster

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices seesawed on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a  quarter-percentage point and signaled further hikes were on the  way.


Bush-Kerry draw sharp battle lines on Iraq (AFP)

AFP - Two days of hard politicking on Iraq have left the US presidential candidates locked into opposing visions: George W. Bush sees a country marching towards democracy, John Kerry sees one descending into chaos.


The Balance Factor: Can You Handle Zero G? (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Floating around an airplane unhampered by gravity may sound like a blast, but only as long as you take precautions to keep your lunch in your stomach.


The Sun's Travels and Why Fall is Nigh (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Wednesday, Sept. 22 marks what scientists call the fall equinox in the Northern \  Hemisphere, when night and day are of equal length and cooler weather is on \  the way -- if it hasn't already arrived.


Martha Stewart to Prison in October

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday agreed to  Martha Stewart's request to start serving her prison term as  soon as possible for lying about a suspicious stock sale --  meaning the homemaking icon will be out in time to plant her  beloved spring garden.


GTECH Thrives, but With a Wild Card

The company's Q2 earnings beat estimates, but Brazilian legal problems continue.


U.S. Navy to Award Huge Satellite Contract Soon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy will soon announce  whether Lockheed Martin Corp. or Raytheon Co. will build a \$6.4  billion communications system to beef up satellite services for  U.S. troops, the White House and State Department, a spokesman  said on Tuesday.


Briefly: Sun makes financial pitch

roundup Plus: PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed...IBM, Boeing team up for defense work...TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million.


PeopleSoft deepens ties with IBM

The business applications maker will integrate its technology more closely with infrastructure software from Big Blue.


Sun makes financial pitch

The server maker plans to hold a series of technical workshops  geared for developers that work at financial institutions.\


Verizon sets up Iobi Home

The personal communications management service debuts in the north-eastern United States.


Health, financial firms top Working Mother #39;s 100-best list

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- New efforts to promote health and a continued commitment to flexible scheduling helped employers make the cut on Working Mother magazine #39;s annual  quot;100 Best Companies for Working Mothers quot; list.


Tyco to Market Plug Power #39;s Generator

Plug Power Inc., a maker of on-site power generation systems for commercial and residential dwellings, on Tuesday said Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc.


Sony #39;s smaller PS2 takes aim at Nintendo

In what #39;s shaping up to be an all-out war with Nintendo, Sony went on the offensive for the holiday-shopping season Tuesday, announcing that it will release a smaller version of its PlayStation 2 console in the United States on Nov. 1.


New Mobile Athlon 64 Guns for Centrino

quot;Thin and light quot; is the order of the day in enterprise mobile computing, and road warriors have had the benefit of Intel #39;s Centrino platform, which has allowed for some featherweight notebook offerings of late.


#39;I #39;m 100 Percent Innocent #39;, Says Hamilton

Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton said on Tuesday he was  quot;100 percent innocent quot; as the Phonak rider responded to testing positive for blood transfusions.


Cricket: England beat Australia

England put on a fantastic display of cricket to beat world champs Australia to the Champions Trophy final. Team skipper Michael Vaughan was named man of the match as England crushed Australia by six wickets.


A look around Conference USA

The postponement of two games combined with several enigmatic performances by rumored contenders only served to muddle the Conference USA title picture heading into Week 4. Fortunately, the


Breaking down the Big 12 North

Like wide-open races? You #39;ll love the Big 12 North. Here #39;s a quick morning line of the Big 12 North as it opens conference play this weekend.


Bush returns to UN to ask for help in Iraq as bloodshed threatens <b>...</b>

UNITED NATIONS (CP) - An unapologetic President George W. Bush, who threw the United Nations into angry upheaval last year by attacking Iraq without its approval, returned Tuesday to ask for more help in the chaotic country.


Collection of Nazi-Era Arms Opens

BERLIN Sept. 21, 2004 - The billionaire heir of a Nazi-era arms supplier has put his massive art collection on show amid accusations that he is trying to rehabilitate the family name and downplay the use of slave labor by his grandfather #39;s company.


Vikings Likely Lose Rosenthal for Year (AP)

AP - Minnesota Vikings right tackle Mike Rosenthal is likely out for the season with an injury to his right foot.


NBA Jazz to retire Stockton's number (AFP)

AFP - The National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz will retire the jersey number of retired star guard John Stockton, the club announced.


Mexican Government to Receive Dalai Lama (AP)

AP - Mexico's government will greet the Dalai Lama as a religious leader  #151; not as a politician  #151; a top official said Tuesday.


PeopleSoft Defies Oracle Ties Up with IBM (Reuters)

Reuters - PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead\with a new marketing alliance and other initiatives in the face\of a court ruling that raises the chance that Oracle Corp.'s\ #36;7.7-billion hostile takeover bid could succeed, PeopleSoft's\chief executive said on Tuesday.


Fed Raises Rates for Third Time This Year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday  raised interest rates for the third time this year by a quarter  of a percentage point and said the economy was regaining some  momentum, signaling at least one more to come.


Indian Monsoon Seen Below Normal on El Nino Effect (Reuters)

Reuters - India's monsoon is expected to be 12 to\14 percent below normal in the June-September season, mainly\because of an El Nino-like weather condition, a senior Indian\weather official said on Tuesday.


Forex: Dollar Falls After Fed Rate Hike

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended its losses on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as  expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation  expectations were easing.


American Who Won Cycling Gold Denies Blood Transfusions

Tyler Hamilton strongly denied today that he had used illegal performance-enhancing blood transfusions in Athens.


Navy to Award \$6.4 Bln Satellite Contract

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy will soon announce  whether Lockheed Martin Corp. LMT.N or Raytheon Co. RTN.N  will build a \$6.4 billion communications system to beef up  satellite services for U.S. troops, the White House and State  Department, a spokesman said on Tuesday.


Caddying for my son at qualifying event was memorable experience

Tiger Woods was so exhausted from the Ryder Cup that he withdrew from this week #39;s 84 Lumber Classic in the greater Pittsburgh area.


House Backs Crack Down on Video Voyeurs (AP)

AP - Calling video voyeurism the new frontier of stalking, the House on Tuesday approved legislation to make it a crime to secretly photograph or videotape people, often for lascivious purposes.


Pentagon Blocks Access to Site for Overseas Voters (Reuters)

Reuters - Some Americans overseas are being\denied access to a Pentagon-run Web site intended to make it\easier for them to vote by absentee ballot due to security\measures to thwart hackers, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.


S P: N.Y. State's Outlook Now Stable (Reuters)

Reuters - New York State's outlook was switched\to stable from negative on Tuesday by Standard   Poor's Ratings\Services, which said that, despite future budget gaps, the\state economy was showing "modest" gains.


Jazz to Retire Stockton's Number

SALT LAKE CITY, (Sports Network) - The Jazz announced  Tuesday that the club will retire John Stockton's No. 12 on  November 22, 2004, when Utah hosts the New Orleans Hornets.


Heinz Kerry's Persona Offsets Kerry (AP)

AP - They say that opposites attract, and in the case of Sen. John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry, that may be true  #151; at least in their public personas.


Martha Stewart to Start Prison in October

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday ordered  homemaking icon Martha Stewart to report to prison in less than  three weeks to begin serving her five-month jail sentence for  lying about a suspicious stock sale.


Oil Breaks \$47 as Supply Worries Linger

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices hit a one month-high of \$47  a barrel on Tuesday as China showed no let-up in its strong  import growth and traders worried that U.S. petroleum  inventories had drawn down heavily due to Hurricane Ivan.


Indonesia poll cheers investors

Jakarta stocks end on record highs as incoming results show Susilo Yudhoyono will be Indonesia's next leader.


Storm Floods Kill More Than 600 in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti - The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne was at 620, with some 500 of them in Gonaives, but officials said on Tuesday they expected to find more dead.    Blood swirled in knee-deep floodwaters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue...


Mexico Churches Wage High-Tech War on Cell Phones

MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Some Mexican churches are  using state-of-the-art technology developed by Israeli  electronic warfare experts to silence cell phones that ring  during mass, church officials said on Tuesday.


Jazz to retire Stockton #39;s number

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - The Jazz announced Tuesday that the club will retire John Stockton #39;s No. 12 on November 22, 2004, when Utah hosts the New Orleans Hornets.


Video shows beheading of American hostage

The militant group led by al-Qaida ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi posted a gruesome video on a website yesterday showing the decapitation of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong, and said a second hostageeither an American or a Briton


Colombian Faction Seeks Probe of Killing

Paramilitary leaders demanded an investigation into the killing of one of their top commanders in an ambush, saying Tuesday that his slaying endangered the peace process with the government.


Briefly: Verizon sets up Iobi Home

roundup Plus: Sun makes financial pitch...PeopleSoft-Oracle trial delayed...IBM, Boeing team up for defense work.


Samsung demos future memory chips

It's getting harder to shrink chips, but Samsung has prototypes that show that the relentless pace of the industry continues.


PeopleSoft's Conway maintains defiant tone

SAN FRANCISCO - With 15,000 attendees at PeopleSoft Inc.'s Connect user show waiting to hear how the company would address Oracle Corp.'s lingering hostile takeover bid, PeopleSoft Chief Executive Officer Craig Conway tackled the issue early in his opening keynote on Tuesday.


Update 3: Lucent Cuts Retirees #39; Health Benefits

For the second time in a year, telecommunications equipment maker Lucent Technologies Inc. is reducing benefits promised to thousands of its retirees.


US Baseball: Twins Clinch AL Central Division Title

The Minnesota Twins clinched their third straight American League Central Division title Monday, beating the Chicago White Sox, 8-2.


Seattle brothers held in killing Idaho football player

MOSCOW, Idaho Two brothers from Seattle are jailed in Colfax as authorities investigate the fatal shooting of a University of Idaho football player in Moscow.


Second American hostage murder claimed as Bush appeals for help in <b>...</b>

BAGHDAD : A group linked to suspected Al-Qaeda operative Abu Mussab al-Zarqawi claimed to have beheaded a second US hostage in Iraq, as US President George W. Bush defended the war in Iraq and asked for more foreign help in the country.


Indo-Pak talks: Do they offer any hope?

India and Pakistani Foreign Ministers met in New Delhi for two days on September 5-6 to resolve outstanding bilateral disputes including the Kashmir dispute.


Mexico Churches Wage High-Tech War on Cell Phones (Reuters)

Reuters - Some Mexican churches are\using state-of-the-art technology developed by Israeli\electronic warfare experts to silence cell phones that ring\during mass, church officials said on Tuesday.


Russia calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks (AFP)

AFP - Russia called on North Korea to resume talks on abandoning its nuclear weapons program, at the same time as it signed a multi-billion-dollar package of trade and investment deals strengthening ties with South Korea.


Federal finance minister expecting 'significant increase' in revenues (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - CALGARY (CP) - The federal government is expecting a "significant increase" in revenues for the current fiscal year and next year, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said Tuesday.


Forex: Dollar Falls After Fed Hike

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar extended its losses on  Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as  expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation  expectations were easing.


China sees Germany in UN Security Council

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has a speech at the foundation ceremony of the new joint-venture factory of Sino-German Benz-Daimlerchrysler automobile manufacturer in the Economic Development Zone of Beijing in China #39;s capital.


Forex: Dollar Falls After Fed Hike

The dollar extended its losses on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected but signaled that both inflation and inflation expectations were easing.


OECD Forecasts Steady Economic Growth

The OECD revised the growth projections for its major members. The growth of the US economy this year is likely to be 4.3 percent, instead of an earlier forecast of 4.7 percent, it said.


Update 5: Prosecutor Says Enron Cheated, Lied

The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives  quot;is a case about cheating and lying quot; with Wall Street #39;s help, a prosecutor said Tuesday.


Sun woos Wall Street with pricing, features

Before what appeared to be a receptive audience, Sun Microsystems Inc. Tuesday fired off a barrage of product promotions, upgrades and service announcements in an attempt to retake its traditional stronghold in the financial community in New York.


Goldman Profit Rises 30 on Bond Trading, Banking (Update5)

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said profit rose 30 percent as fixed-income and commodities trading revenue increased by almost \$1 billion and fees from mergers advice climbed.


Council Approves Canadian Drug Plan

Montgomery County (website - news) is a big step closer to shopping for prescription drugs north of the border. On a 7-2 vote, the County Council is approving a plan that would give county


UPDATE 1-Fiat CEO says won #39;t delay GM put option again

Fiat (FIA.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) does not plan to delay any further a contested option allowing it to sell car unit Fiat Auto to partner General Motors Corp


Minn. governor pushes airport expansion

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has unveiled plans for a major expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that will add around 40,000 permanent jobs.


AOL To Offer RSA Security #39;s Password Protection

com. As password breaking mischief by hackers, phishers, and spoofers continues to grow in the consumer-PC space, AOL, this week, will offer RSA Security Inc.


Ask Jeeves Gets Personal

Ask Jeeves Inc. is getting personal with Web search and trying to leapfrog its bigger competitors in the process. The Emeryville, Calif.


Q amp;A: Cybertrust CEO describes new security company #39;s plans

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Betrusted Holdings Inc. in New York and TruSecure Corp. in Herndon, Va., are merging under an agreement announced yesterday to create a new security services company called Cybertrust Inc.


Study shows MP3 players entering mainstream society

No longer confined to technology fans and those ahead of the curve, MP3 players are entering mainstream society as prices fall and general consumers get used to them.


GAO urges better oversight for air traffic system

Federal Aviation Administration officials need more oversight of operational systems for the air traffic control system and should do a better job of implementing process improvement methods for information technology projects, congressional auditors said


CRTC hearings explore need to regulate Internet voice services

GATINEAU, Que. (CP) - Are Internet phone calls a new frontier or just a technological tweak for an old service? That was the question before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission


Bernhard Langer may step down

LONDON, Sept. 21. - When he departed Heathrow airport a week ago with his European Ryder Cup team, captain Bernhard Langer vowed to return with the 19-inch-high Ryder Cup Trophy.


Iran defies N-agency

VIENNA, Sept. 21. - Shrugging off a 35-nation ultimatum, Iran today revealed that it had started converting tons of raw uranium as part of technology that could be used to make nuclear arms.


Jazz to Retire John Stockton's No. 12 (AP)

AP - John Stockton's No. 12 will be retired by the Utah Jazz in November, honoring a point guard who spent his entire 19-year career with the team.


AOL Offers Added Security (PC World)

PC World - Online giant teams up with RSA Security to keep users' account info safe.


Nations Lobby to Expand Security Council (AP)

AP - Brazil's president called Tuesday for a U.N. Security Council that reflects "today's reality," ahead of a meeting with Japan, India and Germany to press for permanent seats on the powerful body.


Two Arrested in Death of Idaho Player (AP)

AP - A University of Idaho football player was shot to death and police arrested two brothers from Seattle after a car chase that extended across two states.


Kerry Stakes Out Opposition Stance on War (AP)

AP - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are offering U.S. voters and the world two starkly different views on Iraq. The incumbent tells skeptical foreign leaders the war is part of a global fight on terror and "there is no safety in looking away." The challenger wants allies to help find a way out.


Kissinger Urges Caution on Intel Chief (AP)

AP - Henry Kissinger warned Congress on Tuesday to slow down the creation of a new intelligence superboss and said he and other cold warriors think only deliberation would ensure the change won't hurt America's intelligence and security capabilities.


NHTSA Probes GM Minivan Door Injuries (AP)

AP - Federal regulators are investigating General Motors Corp. minivans after getting reports that people have been injured by automatic sliding doors.


Claims for Gulf Environment Damage Exorbitant-Iraq (Reuters)

Reuters - Iraq on Tuesday accused Kuwait and other\neighbors of inflating their already massive claims for\environmental damage due to its 1990 invasion and the Gulf War.


Genetic Testing Challenges Medical Ethics (AP)

AP - Advances in genetic testing are placing strains on the principle of doctor-patient confidentiality, as doctors grapple with whether to tell a patient's relatives when the patient has an inherited disease or mutation that could afflict other members of the family.


Stewart to begin jail time by Oct. 8

Martha Stewart wants to do the jail time and a federal judge acquiesced on Tuesday, giving the home-making icon until Oct. 8 to report to prison.


AOL Boosts Security

America Online will offer its users a new security system called  quot;AOL Passcode, quot; using SecurID, a token-authentication technology from RSA Security.


England finally ends dreary streak against Aussies

Powered by Michael Vaughan #39;s 86, England ended its miserable run of 14 one-day losses to Australia with a six-wicket victory on Tuesday to reach the Champions Trophy final.


Lara: Let #39;s End on a High

West Indies captain Brian Lara is calling on his battered troops to pull together and end the 2004 summer campaign on a high.  quot;We #39;ve got a break after this so what we #39;d like to do is end on a high.


Tampa Offense Remains Offensive

It #39;s not hard to pinpoint the Tampa Bay Buccaneers #39; biggest problem as they are off to the NFC South #39;s only 0-2 start.


Group  #39;kills second US hostage #39;

Militants in Iraq have killed the second of two US civilians they were holding hostage, according to a statement on an Islamist website.


Haitians Left in Devasting Wake of Jeanne

Blood swirled in knee-deep floodwaters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue Tuesday. Carcasses of pigs, goats and dogs and pieces of smashed furniture floated


UN Reports More Darfur Violence, Displaced Camps on Edge

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - African monitors will investigate  reports of attacks by both African rebels and Arab militias on  refugee camps and villages in Sudan's traumatized Darfur  region, the United Nations said on Tuesday.


Vikings Likely Lose Rosenthal for Year

Minnesota Vikings right tackle Mike Rosenthal is likely out for the season with an injury to his right foot.


Stewart Ordered to Prison Within 3 Weeks

NEW YORK - Martha Stewart must report to prison in less than three weeks, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in granting the celebrity homemaker's request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale. Her namesake company's stock surged 12 percent...


Airlines Told to Turn Over Passenger Data

WASHINGTON - Everyone who took a commercial flight within the United States in June will have his travel information turned over to the government so it can test a new system for identifying potential terrorists, federal officials announced Tuesday.    The Transportation Security Administration plans to order airlines to turn over the information in November...


PeopleSoft #39;s Conway Glib About Oracle in Keynote

SAN FRANCISCODuring his Connect keynote address at PeopleSoft Inc. #39;s user conference here on Tuesday, CEO Craig Conway pulled all the heartstringsincluding a round of applause for former PeopleSoft founder Dave Duffield, who was strategically


AOL Offers Added Security

America Online is teaming up with RSA Security in an effort to keep its users safe from online fraud and identity theft. RSA and AOL are announcing a new program called  quot;AOL PassCode quot; that will encourage AOL


Time to take back good memories

On Sunday evening, if you were in Birmingham, you couldn #39;t have missed the boisterous celebrations on the roads. And you couldn #39;t be blamed for thinking you were in Lahore or Delhi, not Birmingham.


Jazz retiring Stockton #39;s number

John Stockton #39;s No. 12 will be retired by the Utah Jazz in November, honoring a point guard who spent his entire 19-year career with the team.


Seattle returns home after two huge road wins

The road no longer looks so long to the Seattle Seahawks after wins on consecutive cross-country trips on which they logged nearly 10,000 miles.


Russian Officials Say Army Colonel Withdraws Pardon Request

Russian officials say an army colonel convicted of killing a young Chechen woman has withdrawn his request for a pardon. Yury Budanov is serving a 10-year sentence for strangling an 18-year-old woman in 2000.


Revamped eMusic Targets Indie Market (AP)

AP - Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help users comb its trove of independent music.


Belgian PM in Hospital After Car Accident -Agency (Reuters)

Reuters - Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt\was taken to hospital late on Tuesday after a car accident,\Belga news agency reported.


Housing Construction Highest in 5 Months (AP)

AP - Housing construction in August surged to its highest level in five months, a dose of encouraging news for the economy's expansion.


Brazil, Germany, India, Japan make joint appeal for UN council seat (AFP)

AFP - Brazil, Germany, India and Japan launched a joint bid for permanent seats on a reformed UN Security Council, saying in a statement that they backed each other's candidacies.


First game for AMD 64-bit chip emerges

Atari first with game that takes advantage of features such as more realistic graphics. But OS to run it won't appear till 2005.


Feds order airlines to divulge passenger details

The requirement is part of a trial run of a computer system that's supposed to ID terrorists before they can board the plane.


Q A: Cybertrust CEO describes new security company's plans

John Becker, the CEO of newly formed Cybertrust Inc., talks about the company's plan to deliver a range of risk management services for enterprise users.


PeopleSoft CEO Conway maintains defiant tone

At the company's Connect 2004 event today, PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway maintained the defiant tone he has struck throughout Oracle's 15-month campaign to win control of the company.


Philly's citywide mesh Wi-Fi net will be challenge

The city of Philadelphia plans to invest in a new wireless mesh network based on the Wi-Fi 802.11b standard, and officials hope to turn the 135-square-mile city into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot.


HP forms new blade group

HP has formed a new division within its Enterprise Storage and Servers Group designed to unify its blade system development efforts.


IBM, Boeing join forces to seek government IT contracts

Through a 10-year alliance announced yesterday, the two companies will develop advanced digital communications and information technologies for current and future Department of Defense and intelligence systems.


Gates and Ballmer get pay raises

Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect, and Steve Ballmer, the software maker's CEO, each received a base salary of \$591,667 and a \$310,000 bonus for the 12-month period that ended June 30.


AOL, RSA, VeriSign push authentication services

RSA Security and America Online hope to encourage AOL customers to better protect account information. And VeriSign is announcing a new service called Unified Authentication to reduce the cost of using one-time passwords or hardware smart cards.


Microsoft sets sights on disk-to-disk backup

While some users applauded Microsoft's announcement of its Data Protection Server, others said proven storage backup vendors already have far more mature products.


Dell, Oracle offer server-database bundle

Pursuing enterprise departments and smaller businesses, Oracle and Dell Computer are offering a package featuring a Dell PowerEdge server bundled with the Oracle Database10g Standard Edition One database and the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system.


Sun woos Wall Street with pricing, features

NEW YORK - Before what appeared to be a receptive audience, Sun Microsystems Inc. Tuesday fired off a barrage of product promotions, upgrades and service announcements in an attempt to retake its traditional stronghold in the financial community here in New York.


Gender literacy gap growing

The gap between the reading and literacy achievements of primary school boys and girls continues to grow in New Zealand, according to a new report.


JP Morgan Chase CFO Dina Dublon Resigns

JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. on Tuesday shuffled top management at the firm which led to chief financial officer Dina Dublon resigning from the Wall Street giant and investment banking chairman David Coulter being reassigned to control West Coast operations.


Genetically altered grass spreads like wildfire

New York -- A new study shows that genes from genetically engineered grass can spread much farther than previously known, a finding that raises questions about the straying of other plants altered through biotechnology.


Spanish bank expanding US presence

A Spanish bank has reached an agreement to acquire Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for \$850 million. Laredo-based LNB, which has a branch in Austin at 5532 Manchaca Rd.


AMD enters the 90-nanometer zone

With the economy slowly turning up, upgrading hardware has been on businesses radar in the past 12 months as their number two priority.


Sony Releases New Smaller PlayStation 2

It #39;ll cost about the same as the regular-sized PS 2 in the US and Europe. The smaller PlayStation 2 has all regular PlayStation 2 functions such as playing CDs and DVDs.


Global MP3 market to reach 58 billion US dollars by 2008

Worldwide market of compressed audio player, also known as MP3 player, is expected to reach nearly 58 billion US dollars in revenues by 2008, according a study released Tuesday by IDC.


US cyclist ensnared in doping scandal

PARIS Tyler Hamilton, the American bicycle racer who won an Olympic gold medal in the time trial last month in Athens, strongly denied Tuesday that he had used illegal performance-enhancing blood transfusions there and in the major race in Spain.


TO and Eagles gather no Moss

The much-hyped battle between two of the best wide receivers looked like a draw on paper, but it was Terrell Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles who were


Makaay repeats his late goal show

Roy Makaay struck in stoppage time for the second time in four days to give Bayern Munich a dramatic 3-2 second round German Cup win Tuesday at third division VfL Osnabruck.


Bush Urges World to Unite With Iraq

UNITED NATIONS Sept. 21, 2004 - President Bush, defending his decision to invade Iraq, urged a vast assembly of world leaders Tuesday to stand united with the country #39;s struggling government and said the


Turkey must reform courts, warns Barroso

Pressure mounted on Turkey yesterday to push ahead with far-ranging legal reforms, as the incoming European Commission president, Jose Manuel Barroso, said that Ankara has not yet done enough to start talks on EU membership.


Search Engines Can Read Macromedia FLASH SDK \\Macromedia has solved what was likely one of its biggest problems. As of this month, FLASH files (.SWF) can now be read and indexed by search engine spiders. Until now, the general rule was that spiders could not extract data from .SWF files. ...


Olympic Champ Hamilton Denies Wrongdoing (AP)

AP - Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton declared his innocence Tuesday while awaiting results of backup tests for possible blood doping that could cost him the gold medal.


Mickelson's Great Year Ending on Sour Note (AP)

AP - Phil Mickelson has a green jacket in his closet to remind him this has been a great year. It just might not seem that way right now.


Biotech Grass Breeding Raises Concerns (AP)

AP - Pollen from genetically engineered grass floated more than 12 miles from experimental plots and bred with conventional plants, raising concerns that the biotechnology industry can't control the "gene flow" of its creations.


The check #39;s in the syringe

The New York Yankees, who make enough money to know better, want the rest of Jason Giambi #39;s contract voided because he admitted to using what can fairly be called a cornucopia of pharmaceuticals.


Belgian PM in Hospital After Car Overturns -Agency

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt  was being treated in hospital late on Tuesday after an accident  in which his car overturned, but his life was not in danger,  Belga news agency reported.


Even in eager Kosovo, nation-building stalls

Five years after 'liberation,' UN officials are again working on a plan for the political status of the province.


Gaza settlers weigh price of withdrawal

Israel agreed last week to pay settlers in the Gaza Strip who voluntarily leave up to \$500,000.


How will Turkey respond to growing rebel violence?

Next month the European Union will hear a progress report on Turkish membership.


PLAYERS MUST PROVE THEMSELVES - CURBS

Alan Curbishley has warned his Charlton squad that reputation and past achievements play no part in his team selection. One of Curbishley #39;s highest-profile signings - Denmark winger Dennis Rommedahl - stepped


Haitians Left in Devasting Wake of Jeanne

The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne was at 620, with some 500 of them in Gonaives, but officials said they expected to find more dead.


Government opens first Enron trial

HOUSTON Six former Enron and Merrill Lynch executives were accused Tuesday by a US prosecutor of disguising a \$7 million loan as a sale of energy-producing barges to  quot;help Enron out of a jam.


OECD offering a brighter global outlook

PARIS The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raised its 2004 growth outlook Tuesday for the world economy, forecasting further expansion in Europe and a robust upturn in Japan that would outpace the United States for the first time in


EU ready to approve Alitalia #39;s rescue plan

BRUSSELS A four-year plan to rescue Alitalia will get the approval of the European Commission, as long as it does not bank on any new money from the Italian government, the commission said Tuesday.


PeopleSoft Moves Ahead, Unveiling Major IBM Alliance

Joint work with IBM is part of strategy to deliver apps that let customers use Web services to build adaptable service-oriented architectures.


Update 2: JP Morgan Chase Reshuffles Top Management

JP Morgan Chase  amp; Co. on Tuesday shuffled top management at the firm which led to chief financial officer Dina Dublon resigning from the Wall Street giant and investment banking chairman David Coulter being reassigned to control West Coast operations.


Night flights fuel dispute

BRUSSELS The Belgian government struggled Tuesday to settle a dispute over a proposed increase in night flights over Brussels, a problem that could cost the country thousands of jobs with the international shipper DHL.


Spanish bank expands in US south

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, the No.2 Spanish bank, agreed Tuesday to buy Laredo National Bancshares for \$850 million to gain more customers in the US Southwest.


SOCCER: Ferdinand back but Silvestre shines

ALL eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned to Old Trafford yesterday after an eight-match ban for missing a drugs test. However it was his central defensive partner Mikael Silvestre who stole the show with


Vandals struggle to cope with shooting of player

University of Idaho football players will wear a decal with the initials of slain teammate Eric McMillan on their helmets when they play at Oregon on Saturday, coach Nick Holt said Tuesday.


Israel trade unions call general strike for Tuesday

JERUSALEM: Israel #39;s Histadrut trade union confederation has called a general strike for Tuesday which is expected to paralyze banks in addition to the entire public sector, army radio reported.


Canon debuts new professional SLR, Digital ELPHs

Canon today introduced its new stylish five-megapixel PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH cameras in four new colors, new thinner SD300/SD400 PowerShot cameras with 3x optical zoom, and its highest resolution 16.


A9.com, advancing search

On Wednesday, e-commerce giant Amazon.com officially launched its new A9.com search engine, with which it steps right into the battle for the Internet search market currently dominated by Google, with Yahoo!


Vols lose top linebacker for season with injury

Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer compared losing linebacker Kevin Simon to a knee injury this week to the loss of tailback Jamal Lewis in 1998.


Keeping India and Pakistan on track

WASHINGTON More than a year ago, India extended a  quot;hand of friendship quot; to Pakistan. Pakistan reciprocated and today, nine months later, the two sides are still talking.


Marseille #39;s European Cup winning  #39;Sorcerer #39; dies

The Belgian won the 1993 European Cup with French side Marseille - the only time a side from France has captured European club football #39;s premier trophy - and the 1978 Cup Winners Cup with Belgian giants Anderlecht.


Fed Raises Rates for Third Time This Year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday  raised interest rates for the third time this year by a quarter  of a percentage point and said the economy was regaining  momentum, signaling at least one more to come.


Stocks Gain After Fed Raises Rates

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after the  Federal Reserve said the economy was regaining some momentum  and raised interest rates for the third time this year.


Feds: Cigarette Makers Lied for 50 Years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cigarette makers lied and tried to  confuse the public about the dangers of smoking for 50 years,  the U.S. government said on Tuesday as its \$280 billion case  against the industry went to trial.


Disney Aims to Find Eisner Successor

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Walt Disney Co. DIS.N board  of directors on Tuesday said it expected to find a chief  executive to succeed Michael Eisner by next June and would  consider both outside executives and Disney President and Chief  Operating Officer Bob Iger for the position.


Goldman, Lehman Post Strong Results

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investment bank stocks rose strongly  Tuesday after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS.N and Lehman  Brothers Holding Inc. LEH.N reported surprisingly strong  third-quarter results, indicating that sluggish market  conditions this summer did not dent Wall Street earnings.


PeopleSoft Defies Oracle Bid, Pursues IBM

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. will push ahead  with a new marketing alliance with IBM and other initiatives  despite a recent court ruling that bolstered Oracle Corp.'s  \$7.7-billion hostile bid to acquire the company, PeopleSoft's  CEO said on Tuesday.


JPMorgan Chase To Shuffle Management; Financial Chief To Leave

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co.  #39;s (JPM) chief financial officer, Dina Dublon, will resign at the end of the year and be replaced by Michael Cavanagh , currently head of middle market banking.


Christopher  amp; Banks 2Q Earnings Fall

Women #39;s apparel retailer Christopher  amp; Banks Corp. said Tuesday that second-quarter earnings fell 34 percent as it awaits the benefit of merchandise changes that are expected to help results later this year.


Sun Woos Financial Customers on Wall Street

NEW YORK -- Sun Microsystems (Quote, Chart) President and COO Jonathan Schwartz declared war on Red Hat Linux on Intel-based x86 machines in an attempt to woo financial services customers.


Spanish bank acquiring Laredo National Bank

The second largest bank in Spain is buying Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for \$850 million, according to published reports. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA will acquire the parent company of Laredo National Bank for \$850 million.


GM to Extend Interest-Free Loan Incentives-Dealers

General Motors Corp. will offer its broadest and longest spread of interest-free loans later this month when it holds a three-day sale to clear inventories of 2004 model-year vehicles, dealers said on Tuesday.


Building a secure web of Cybertrust

IN a twist of the ongoing consolidation in information security, leading players Betrusted and TruSecure are to merge. The merger will lead to the formation of Cybertrust -- a large privately held info-sec


Charles Arthur On Technology

It #39;s an ill wind, as they say. If you believe the word on the anti-spam lists, Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan have all disrupted one of Florida #39;s major internet businesses: spamming.


Canon Rolls Out Digicams, Photo Printer

Canon USA is introducing a portfolio of new digital photography products, including three PowerShot cameras, a 16.7-megapixel digital single lens reflex model aimed at professionals, and a budget inkjet photo printer.


IDC: MP3 market  #39;booming #39;

Market research firm IDC on Tuesday reported that broad consumer acceptance of MP3 players is expected to grow the market from 12.


England beat Aussies to make final

England have beaten world champions Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston. It was England #39;s first one-day international win over their fiercest rivals for more than five years.


Football: Dynamo Kiev Given Forfeit Victory Over AS Roma

The European Football Union has given Dynamo Kiev a 3-0 forfeit victory and ordered the Italian club AS Roma to play two games in empty stadiums after a fan injured a Swedish referee during a Champions #39; League match.


Maradona returns to Cuba for treatment

Fallen football legend Diego Maradona has returned to Cuba to resume treatment for cocaine addiction after a relapse confined him to a psychiatric hospital in his native Argentine and sparked unsuccessful attempts by his family to keep him at home.


Jets: Cowart will miss two to four weeks

Middle linebacker Sam Cowart, injured just before halftime of the Jets #39; 34-28 victory over San Diego on Sunday, had an MRI of the sprained medial collateral ligament in


Colchester 2-1 West Brom: FT Report

Substitute Ben May hit the extra-time winner as Colchester dumped Barclays Premiership side West Brom out of the Carling Cup in a 2-1 victory at Layer Road.


An Early Exit from Iraq?

The distinction between what politicians say on the campaign trail and what they really believe is well illustrated by the current Kerry-Bush skirmishing on Iraq: If either man really believes some of the things he #39;s saying, we #39;re in worse shape than we


WILL PUTIN PARDON BUDANOV?

Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region General Vladimir Shamanov, former commander of the 58th Caucasian Army, has signed an appeal for a pardon of his former subordinate, Colonel Yuri Budanov.


Turkish firm pulls out of Iraq

Turkish construction company Vinsan said last night that it was halting operations in Iraq in a bid to save the lives of 10 employees kidnapped by militants.


Gaza settlers challenge withdrawal plan

Israeli settlers opposed to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan have filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, saying the government #39;s offer of cash advances to settlers willing to leave their homes is illegal.


Priest on trial over killing of 2000 Rwandans

A PRIEST accused of bulldozing more than 2000 Tutsi villagers to death as they sought sanctuary in his church during Rwanda #39;s 1994 genocide has gone on trial before a United Nations court charged with crimes against humanity.


US Interest Rates Boosted for Third Straight Month

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, Tuesday raised short term interest rates for the third time in as many months. The central bank believes the economy has absorbed the sharp rise in energy prices that occurred earlier this year.


Four mutual fund companies cited for improper trade: OSC spots <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Canada #39;s entire mutual-fund industry faces short-term pain but could reap longer-term gain, observers said Tuesday after the news that four prominent fund companies face  quot;potential enforcement proceedings quot; for improper trading.


Black armbands for Clough, tears for Liverpool fans

In the afternoon, Brian Clough, unquestionably one of the greats and unarguably one of the most controversial of football men, died of cancer.


Chiefs #39; Holmes questionable for Sunday

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is questionable for Sunday #39;s game against Houston because of a sprained ankle.


U.S. Nuclear Shipment En Route to France (Reuters)

Reuters - A controversial U.S. shipment of\bomb-grade plutonium escorted by armed British commandos has\set sail for France, despite protests from environmental\activists who fear a terrorist attack or an accident.


Lucent to deploy fixed/mobile network in Isle of Man

LONDON-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it plans to deploy a converged fixed-mobile network for British-based Mm02 plc subsidiary Manx Telecom covering the Isle of Man.


Halladay Activated to Start Against Yanks (AP)

AP - Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was activated from the 15-day disabled list and returned to the Toronto Blue Jays to start Tuesday night against the New York Yankees.


Quebec to cut welfare payments for young recipients who are able to work (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - QUEBEC (CP) - Able-bodied young people who live with their parents will see their monthly welfare payments cut next year, the Quebec government announced Tuesday.


AdWatch: Kerry Hits Bush on Health Care (AP)

AP - Details of a new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry to begin airing this week:


Report: Artists Find Internet Useful, But Criticize File-Sharing

com. While recording and film industry interests have hammered away at the sharing of music and videos files over the Internet, the creative artists who actually produce the content welcome the Internet


PeopleSoft, IBM Strike \$1B Deal for Middleware

SAN FRANCISCOPeopleSoft Inc. on Tuesday announced an expanded relationship with IBM that will effectively add a middleware infrastructure layer to PeopleSoft #39;s applications.


UPDATE 1-Adelphia groups itself into 7 clusters for sale

Bankrupt cable operator Adelphia Communications Corp. (ADELQ.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) , which is mulling a sale of its assets, on Tuesday said it will accept offers for


Sony offers a smaller, book-size PlayStation 2

TOKYO Sony on Tuesday showed a smaller, book-size PlayStation 2 that will go on sale worldwide next month as it fights to keep the lead in the competitive video game market.


TruSecure merger with Betrusted spawns CyberTrust

The main supplier of secure hosting services to the Australian government is to go through its third merger in less than two years with BeTrusted now joining forces with IT security services consultancy TruSecure.


E-Mail-Authentication Problems Spawn New Apps

While America Online, Microsoft, and the open-source community agree to disagree about E-mail-authentication standards, some companies are stepping up to bridge the divide.


FAA needs to broaden IT management, oversight, GAO says

The Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve its software acquisition process and overcome weaknesses that could lead to cost overruns, schedule delays and performance shortfalls, the Government Accountability Office has concluded in two new


Victorious Vaughan on the right path to glory

Michael Vaughan has endured a lean time in one-day cricket but show him an Australian cricketer and he is a man transformed. Yesterday, at Edgbaston, he excelled as batsman, bowler


France: Lyon use bizarre goal to earn victory at Toulouse

TOULOUSE, Sep 21 (SW) - A strange goal early in the second half propelled three-time defending French champions Lyon to a 2-0 win away at Toulouse in Ligue 1 action on Tuesday.


Bayern survive German Cup scare

Bayern Munich survived a scare in the second round of the German Cup, needing a goal in added time from Dutch striker Roy Makaay to beat amateurs VfL Osnabrueck 3-2 on Tuesday.


US faces Belarus in semis this weekend

Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish and the Bryan Brothers, Bob and Mike, will again represent their country in Charleston, SC, as the United States plays host to Belarus in the semifinals.


Histadrut grounds airlines, frustrates passengers

The nationwide public sector strike which began yesterday morning has already affected some 24,000 would-be international travelers.


Bush calls on Israel to freeze settlements

NEWYORK - President George W. Bush called on Israel yesterday to enforce a freeze in the settlements and to end the  quot;daily humiliation quot; of the Palestinians, and told the Palestinians that a  quot;commitment to democratic reform is essential to resolving the


Microsoft's government head to jump ship

Maggie Wilderotter, leader of the software maker's government sales effort, is leaving to be CEO of a rural telecommunications company.


AMD, IBM extend chip-development deal

Chipmaker will pay Big Blue nearly \$300 million, but move should help in competition with Intel.


First game arrives for AMD 64-bit chip

Graphics could be more realistic in new version of Atari's "Shadow Ops." But OS to run it won't appear till 2005.


Sun faces stiff competition in networking

Company has officially entered content switching market with Nauticus gear--but critics say success is far from guaranteed.


AT T forms Net phone alliance

The carrier recruits Intel, Cisco Systems and other major players to create VoIP phone gear and applications.


Analysts Question Sun's Open-Source Solaris Plans (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Sun's plans to offer Solaris code to the open-source community leaves some analysts scratching their heads.


World's pop stars band together for Myanmar's Suu Kyi (AFP)

AFP - Some of the world's top artistes and musicians have banded together to push for the freedom of Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, activists said as US legislators considered seeking UN Security Council action against the military regime in Yangon.


PeopleSoft tightens IBM ties as it fights off Oracle

Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. strengthened its ties with technology giant IBM Corp. on Tuesday, hoping to boost its recently sagging sales as it continues to fight Oracle Corp.


Jabil Posts Profit on Stronger Demand

Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products.


ESA Findings: Mars Could Harbor Microbial Life

Data obtained by the ESA probe Mars Express and the US spacecraft Mars Odyssey show that in some equatorial locations, low-atmosphere levels of water vapor and methane  quot;significantly overlap, quot; says the ESA.


Microsoft to step up SP2 downloads

com September 21, 2004, 4:05 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Bonds, Clemens aging gracefully

It #39;s time the celebrate the geriatric set once again, a couple of baseball #39;s 40-plus guys who are raising the bar for players over the age of 35 in a way that hasn #39;t been done before.


Megson rues missed chances

West Brom manager Gary Megson was left to rue his side #39;s missed chances after the Baggies crashed out of the Carling Cup in extra time at Colchester.


Rockets #39; Sura undergoes back surgery

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back.


Forsberg scores in Swedish league return

Ten years later, Peter Forsberg was back in the Swedish Elite League as his hometown team Modo tied Brynas 3-3 on the road in their opener Tuesday.


Kidnappers Kill Second American

BAGHDAD, 22 September 2004 - A second American hostage was killed yesterday by a group linked to Al-Qaeda as a 24-hour deadline set by it for the United States to free Iraqi women in US-run prisons ran out.


IAEA Ultimatum to Iran Suits All Parties to the Row

A Persian proverb says: From this signpost on the road to the next, there is hope! And it was in that spirit that the International Atomic Energy Agency decided last Saturday to give Iran until Nov.


Haiti faces major emergency as floods kill more than 700

PORT-AU-PRINCE : Disaster relief crews battled to get emergency aid to 170,000 people affected by floods that killed more than 700 in Haiti, a Caribbean nation that ranks among the world #39;s poorest.


Musharraf, Singh to discuss Kashmir: spokesman

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has expressed the confidence that during their meeting in New York, President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would focus on Kashmir, review status of the composite dialogue and discuss how to add substance to the


Woods Drops Out of 84 Lumber Classic

After much fanfare last week over Tiger Woods's decision to play at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania, his agent said he was worn out from the Ryder Cup.


Lycos Screensaver down for indefinite period

Lycos Europe attempted to get back at the leading spammers of the world through an initiative called MakeLoveNotSpam. The move was applauded by the ordinary user of the web considering more than a lakh


Bush Accuses Kerry of New Contradictions on Iraq (Reuters)

Reuters - President Bush accused Democrat\John Kerry on Monday of "new contradictions of his old\positions on Iraq" and defended the U.S.-led invasion a day\before addressing skeptical world leaders at the United


Cisco, NetApp and EMC focus in on storage software

Storage Decisions Lords of the code


EU: Alitalia plan good for future

A rescue plan aimed at saving Italian airline Alitalia is a good sign for the future of the loss-making flag carrier, the EU #39;s top transport official has said.


Sports: Giants will keep Bonds in the dugout 2 more years

SAN FRANCISCO A baseball source says the San Francisco Giants are dropping their right to void the final year of their contract with Barry Bonds.


Rockets #39; Sura has back surgery

HOUSTON (Ticker) - Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura had surgery Tuesday to repair a herniated disk in his lower back and will be out at least two months, the team announced.


Annan Repeats Misgivings About Legality of Iraq War

Secretary General Kofi Annan opened the annual United Nations debate of world leaders today with a plea for greater observance of international law and a reminder


Haiti rescuers face tough time

RELIEF workers faced washed-out roads and rising crime as they delivered emergency aid in Haiti, where more than 700 people died in weekend landslides and floods triggered by Tropical Storm Jeanne.


JP Morgan Chase CFO Dina Dublon resigns

NEW YORK -- Dina Dublon, one of the highest ranking woman executives at JPMorgan Chase  amp; Co., is resigning from her position as chief financial officer and will be replaced by Michael Cavanagh, who currently heads middle market banking.


Microsoft to step up SP2 downloads

Microsoft said it would speed up SP2 distribution to meet its self-imposed goals, having distributed just one-fifth of its planned installations a month after launch.


Storage Decisions Being the competent vendors that they are, Cisco, Network Appliance and EMC all made good use of the Storage Decisions conference being held here this week and rolled out new gear.


Lyon escapes Toulouse with win

Toulouse, France (Sports Network) - There is a reason that Lyon has captured the Ligue 1 title three years in a row, and they put all those positive attributes on display at the Municipal Stadium on Tuesday night during a 2-0 win over Toulouse.


Disney Board Aims to Find New CEO by June (Reuters)

Reuters - Walt Disney Co's  board of\directors said on Tuesday it planned to find a replacement for\Chief Executive Michael Eisner by next June and then search for\a new chairman, setting out a timetable for a change of\leadership at the company after more than a year of shareholder\protests.


U.S. Said to Sell Smart Bombs to Israel (AP)

AP - The United States will sell Israel nearly 5,000 smart bombs in one of the largest weapons deals between the allies in years, Israeli military officials said Tuesday.


EMusic to Launch Revamped Service (Reuters)

Reuters - Online music company eMusic on\Tuesday said it was revamping its service to provide commentary\and reviews to complement its catalog of more than 500,000\tracks from independent labels.


Rockets' guard Sura will start NBA season on bench (AFP)

AFP - Houston Rockets guard Bob Sura underwent successful surgery to repair a herniated lower back disk but will miss the start of the National Basketball Association season, the club revealed.


Jabil Posts Profit on Stronger Demand (Reuters)

Reuters - Contract electronics manufacturer\Jabil Circuit Inc.  on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit\that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers,\cellphones and other electronic products.


Tiger's Pullout Quiets 84 Lumber Classic (AP)

AP - The traffic on the two-lane roads leading to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort figures to be much lighter now, the galleries smaller. There's no more hype about No. 1 vs. No. 2, or the 84 Lumber Classic becoming the PGA's fall classic.


US Airways Reaches Deal with Dispatchers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bankrupt US Airways UAIRQ.O on  Tuesday reached a tentative agreement on concessions with the  union representing dispatchers, the company said.


Jabil Posts Profit on Stronger Demand

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contract electronics manufacturer  Jabil Circuit Inc. JBL.N on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit  that more than doubled on stronger demand for computers,  cellphones and other electronic products.


French minister expresses concern over US dollar weakness

French Finance Minister Herve Gaymard said Monday that  quot;the American and Asian authorities quot; should work together with Europe to deal with the weakness of the US dollar.


First UK Islamic Bank opens doors

The UK's first stand-alone Islamic High Street bank,  aimed at the UK's 1.8 million Muslims opens in London on Wednesday.


Haiti Death Toll Hits 691 After Storm

GONAIVES, Haiti - The death toll across Haiti from the weekend deluges brought by Tropical Storm Jeanne rose to 691 Tuesday, with 600 of them in Gonaives, and officials said they expected to find more dead and estimated tens of thousands of people were homeless.    Waterlines up to 10 feet high on Gonaives' buildings marked the worst of the storm that sent water gushing down denuded hills, destroying homes and crops in the Artibonite region that is Haiti's breadbasket...