Huge DNA database opens door to mistakes: scientist

The scientist who invented DNA fingerprinting two decades ago has warned that the huge expansion of the British national database, which now contains details of 2.5 million criminals, could


Scientists Create Fly-Eating Autonomous Robot

According to New Scientist.com, Scientists at the University of West England have designed an autonomous robot which generates its own energy by eating flies.


Darwin is OK after all, Serbia says

BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro - Serbia reversed an order to ban Darwins theory of evolution from schools on Thursday, after its education minister drew national ridicule for ruling in favor of Old Testament creationism.


Inmates in Charge of Travelzoo

It #39;s official: The lunatic fringe has clearly gotten loose. There really is no other way to explain what #39;s going on with shares at online travel company Travelzoo (Nasdaq: TZOO).


Youth admits to creating computer virus

German prosecutors say a teenager has confessed to creating the virulent Sasser computer virus. Authorities say Sven Jaschan is believed also to be responsible for the Netsky virus.


IBM  #39;Stinger #39; Database Coming in Mid-September

IBM #39;s next version of the DB2 Universal Database, code-named  quot;Stinger, quot; will be generally available on Sept. 17, the company said Thursday.


US economic outlook downgraded: WSJ survey (AFP)

AFP - US economists have trimmed their forecasts for hiring and economic growth in view of steep energy prices and other factors, a Wall Street Journal survey showed.


Golf: Harrington leads while wet Woosie walks away

GUT LARCHENOF, Germany : Europe #39;s Ryder Cup hopes received another boost when Padraig Harrington hit a six under par 66 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the German Masters.


Klinsmann #39;s aggressive moves net Germany draw with Brazil

Juergen Klinsmann took some risks in his home debut as Germany coach and they paid off in a 1-1 draw Wednesday with five-time World Cup champion Brazil.


Thursday, 9 pm EST (ABC)

Not quite eight months ago, with a light snow dusting Foxboro #39;s Gillette Stadium, these two stared each other down with a trip to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston on the line.


Hurricane Ivan Pushes Up Titans Game in Miami

Nashville, Tenn. (WVLT/AP) - It looks like Mother Nature isn #39;t much of a sports fan. The Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins will play 24 hours early, courtesy of Hurricane Ivan.


Jagr hopes to play against Canada despite hip injury

Jaromir Jagr sat out practice Thursday but hopes to be ready when the Czech Republic plays Canada in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals.


A #39;s may be headed for off-season

And if not, well, there are no water-holding explanations other than the one Monte Poole already provided yesterday, which is that the A #39;s and Boston Red Sox are about as similarly potent as whiskey and milk.


Spain #39;s Freire wins sixth cycling stage

Spain #39;s Oscar Freire won the sixth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, and countryman Manuel Beltran of the US Postal Service team kept his lead as the overall standings remained unchanged.


Best of times, worst of times

The smiles should be wider than the Wasatch Mountains this week at The Y., as they call Brigham Young University. The Cougars are coming off a triumph of Biblical proportion over Notre Dame, in


Cricket telecast: Opportunity for lost bidders

EVEN as Zee Telefilms chalks out its strategy for the cricket rights, legal experts are of the opinion that the Bombay High Court #39;s suggestion for a fresh round of bidding could open options for the other broadcasters who had lost out in the first round.


Nokia Raises Outlook on Better Phone Sales (AP)

AP - Nokia said Thursday its third-quarter revenue and profits would be better than expected, citing an increase in mobile phone sales. The news pushed its shares up nearly 6.5 percent in trading.


Hudson Hopes A's Received Wake-Up Call (AP)

AP - Tim Hudson hopes being swept by Boston will serve as a wakeup call for the Oakland Athletics.


US declares genocide in Sudan

afrol News, 9 September - US Secretary of State Colin Powell today made a statement saying his government had reached  quot;the conclusion that genocide has occurred and may still be occurring in Darfur.


Australian embassy blast not linked to elections: Downer

JAKARTA : A deadly bomb blast outside Australia #39;s embassy in Jakarta was not linked to next month #39;s Australian elections or forthcoming polls in Indonesia, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said.


Anger At US Chechen Policy

(CBS/AP) Russia castigated the United States on Wednesday for its willingness to hold talks with Chechens agitating for independence and suggested the issue could harm bilateral relations, the Interfax news agency reported.


At least 3 killed in blast at Australian Embassy

Jakarta, Indonesia -- A powerful bomb exploded near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta early today, killing at least three people and wounding 50, witnesses and officials said.


Two More Arrests in South Africa Weapons Probe

South Africa has arrested two men in an investigation into alleged trafficking of equipment used to build nuclear weapons. Authorities say Daniel Geiges and Gerhard Wisser are charged with illegally importing


Defense officials: Arafat expulsion unlikely

Senior defense officials dismissed as  quot;empty words meant for domestic political consumption quot; Foreign Minster Silvan Shalom #39;s call to expel Palestinian Authority head Yasser Arafat.


HK legislative poll points to the future

When the British ruled Hong Kong, as pro-Beijing politicians are fond of pointing out, the territory #39;s people had no direct influence over the way they were governed.


Nepal #39;s PM in India to Seek Help Tackling Maoist Revolt

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has begun a five day official visit to New Delhi aimed at seeking crucial support in Nepal #39;s battle against a deadly Maoist insurgency.


Iraqi President Calls Debt Relief

9 September 2004 -- Iraqi President Ghazi Ajil al-Yawir met today with German leaders and renewed a call for Iraq #39;s foreign debt to be forgiven.


Center Fiddler Re-Signs With Predators (AP)

AP - Center Vernon Fiddler re-signed with the Nashville Predators on Thursday after playing most of last season with the team's AHL club.


DoCoMo strategists focus on convergence (FT.com)

FT.com - NTT DoCoMo, Japan's dominant mobile operator, is planning to offer combined fixed and mobile services to business and residential customers. It is the latest sign of growing global interest in convergence between the two technologies.


Ont. attorney general says pit bull problem more urgent than first imagined (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The problem of pit bull attacks in Ontario is more widespread and "more urgent than we imagined in the first place," Attorney General Michael Bryant said Thursday as he vowed action to protect the public from the dogs.


IBM, Brazil Partner to Promote Open Source (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - The first fruits of IBM and Brazil's partnership is a new technology center that will provide open-source software educational support.


Harrington Leads German Masters by Stroke (AP)

AP - European Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington, playing days after laser eye surgery, broke his slump with a 6-under-par 66 Thursday for one-stroke lead over Alex Cejka at the German Masters.


IBM Database Eases Maintenance Burden (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has released what it says is the first software that automatically self-manages and self-tunes databases containing key business information without human intervention.


Bush Courts Pa. Swing Voters on Economy (AP)

AP - President Bush wooed suburban swing voters Thursday with hopeful words about the economy, contending his administration is making progress for American workers and portraying rival John Kerry as a tax-and-spend Democrat.


What Is Your CRM Personality? - Part 2 (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - In Part 1 of this series, \Gartner research director Scott Nelson made the case that the decision to buy a CRM application involves much more than price, implementation costs and strategic goals of the company.


Federer Survives Agassi Comeback to Reach Semifinals

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semi-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time on Thursday,  squeezing through 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.


Apple Fixes OS X Security Flaws (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) has released a patch for its Macintosh OS X operating system that fixes 15 security problems in the software.


NASA Securing Space Center for Ivan (AP)

AP - Still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Frances, NASA braced on Thursday for the even more menacing Ivan, hurriedly moving mangled strips of aluminum siding and exposed equipment into the hangar that once housed the wreckage of space shuttle Columbia.


Fitch Ratings reports concerns about Delta #39;s Dallas dehubbing

Delta Air Lines Inc. #39;s plans to eliminate its hub at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and redistribute its aircraft among its other hubs cities provides the other hubs some short-term benefits, but heightens some long-term credit concerns


OPEC President Says Politics Pushing Oil Prices Higher

The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, said global political uncertainties and concerns likely account for US\$10 to \$15 per barrel, or up to one third, of current world oil prices.


National Semiconductor profit surges

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The National Semiconductor Corp. said Thursday profit for its latest quarter surged nearly fourfold amid a 29 percent jump in revenue.


Fidelity acquires Atlanta company, delays IPO

Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE: FNF) has reached an agreement to purchase an Atlanta technology company for nearly \$400 million, a transaction large enough to cause Fidelity to delay the initial public


Hurricane Ivan Reschedules Titans and Dolphins Game

Miami, Florida (Sports Network) - Due to the possible  threat of Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the  Titans/Dolphins game up a day to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. (et).


Extinction May Have Trickle-Down Effect (AP)

AP - Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.


Oxygen Generator Fails on Space Station (AP)

AP - The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board will tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply this weekend, NASA said Thursday.


Microsoft set to ship Virtual Server 2005

SEPTEMBER 09, 2004 (NETWORK WORLD) - Microsoft Corp. next month will release Virtual Server 2005, its first foray into server virtualization and a key element of the broad management platform the company is creating for Windows.


Yahoo Tests Travel Search Engine

Yahoo began testing a new travel search engine Tuesday night that can be used to book flights, hotels and cars from more than 50 travel sites.


Russia Insists It Still Intends to Approve Kyoto (Reuters)

Reuters - Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov insisted\on Thursday Russia still intended to approve the Kyoto pact on\climate change, despite official papers showing the government\was turning against it.


Six British soldiers feared dead in chopper crash

Six British armed forces personnel are feared dead after a helicopter crashed while on exercises in the Czech Republic. Reports suggest that a British Army Air Corps Lynx helicopter crashed near Brno in the


Hong Kong political climate toxic: HRW

China has created a  quot;toxic political climate quot; in Hong Kong through threats and intimidation designed to skew this week #39;s elections in favour of pro-Beijing candidates, according to a global rights watchdog.


China #39;s worst floods in a century kill at least 172, injure <b>...</b>

China #39;s Sichuan province faced the threat of epidemics yesterday after the worst flooding in a century killed at least 172 people and


Harrington Enjoys Welcome Return to Form

COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington led the way  in the German Masters first round Thursday as Europe's Ryder  Cup players warmed up for next week's match against the United  States.


Qaeda's Zawahri Appears in New Tape on Al Jazeera

DUBAI (Reuters) - Ayman al-Zawahri, the number two figure  in al Qaeda, appeared in a new videotape aired on Al Jazeera on  Thursday, ridiculing U.S. forces which he said were "hiding in  their trenches" in Afghanistan.


Gatlin and Greene Head Field in Yokohama

TOKYO (Reuters) - Justin Gatlin will face Maurice Greene,  whose Olympic title he took in Athens last month, in a  high-quality 100 meters race in Yokohama on September 23,  organizers said Thursday.


Jakarta Embassy Bomb Attack Kills Nine, Wounds 182

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful car bomb exploded outside  the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, killing at least  nine people and wounding 182 in an attack Indonesian police  blamed on Islamic militants linked to al Qaeda.


Jobless Claims Drop, Imports Hit Highs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Far fewer Americans made  initial  jobless claims than expected last week as the effects of  Hurricane Charley faded, government data showed on Thursday,  while import prices hit an 18-month high and inventories grew.


How Germs Suck Iron to Cause Infections (AP)

AP - Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have  #151; for some people.


Abbas meets Palestinian militant leaders

Damascus: PLO chairman Mahmud Abbas held talks with the leaders of three Damascus-based Palestinian militant groups as well as Syria #39;s president as he made the first official Palestinian visit to the country since 1996.


Oil Spurts Up as U.S. Inventories Dwindle

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped nearly two dollars  on Thursday after the U.S. government said crude stocks fell to  a fresh five-month low last week and distillate fuel  inventories barely grew ahead of winter.


Baby Bells See Rivals Taking Fewer Phones

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three of the nation's dominant local  telephone companies said on Thursday that they had seen a sharp  drop-off in new residential lines leased to competitors since  AT T Corp. T.N announced a retreat from residential service  in July due to changing federal rules.


Treasuries Down After 'Ugly' Auction

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Treasuries prices fell on Thursday  after results of an auction of U.S. government debt were weaker  than expected and drew almost no private demand.


'Price Fatigue' Hurting Beef Sales-Tyson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc TSN.N., the world's  largest meat company, said on Thursday that high beef prices  may have consumers shifting to pork and chicken, but its beef  segment should do well later this year.


American Axle Cuts 2004 Earnings Forecast

CHICAGO (Reuters) - American Axle   Manufacturing Holdings  Inc. AXL.N, an auto parts supplier, on Thursday cut its 2004  earnings forecast, citing planned production cuts by its  customers and higher raw material costs.


Nucor Raises Forecast, Payout, Sets Split

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nucor Corp. NUE.N, one of the top  U.S. steelmakers, raised its quarterly profit forecast as much  as 44 percent on Thursday due to surging steel prices, sending  its shares to more than 20-year highs.


Nokia Lifts Tech Stocks; Blue Chips Slip

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Technology stocks were given a lift on  Thursday when bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast,  but blue chips were lower as oil prices moved higher,  increasing concerns about future corporate profits and consumer  spending.


Jobless Claims Drop, Imports Hit Highs

Far fewer Americans made initial jobless claims than expected last week as the effects of Hurricane Charley faded, government data showed on Thursday, while import prices hit an 18-month high and inventories grew.


Regional Grocer Pathmark Posts a Loss

Regional grocer Pathmark Stores Inc. (PTMK) on Thursday reported a quarterly loss and warned that it was in danger of breaching some debt covenants by the end of the current quarter as it grapples with weaker sales and rising costs.


FAO Schwarz takes high-end road for survival

Posh toy seller FAO Schwarz, forced into bankruptcy after a price war with discount giants like Wal-Mart, hopes offerings like a \$12,000 treehouse will lure the


Cash America Places \$253M Bet on Territory Swap

FORT WORTH-In a dual-pronged move, Cash America International Inc. has exited the European market after a 12-year run and has dibs on buying a competitor to get a foothold in the Western US.


House Moves Second Spyware Bill Along

The Judiciary Committee of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed its own version of an anti-spyware bill, setting the stage for a showdown between it and a similar bill that went through another committee.


Microsoft to Launch Virtual Server 2005

Virtualization will get another lift next week when Microsoft (Quote, Chart) rolls out its Virtual Server 2005, a product geared to help companies efficiently pool computing resources.


Ask Matt

Q: How will Microsoft #39;s decision to get into the downloadable music business affect the company? A: Microsoft must have been quietly and enviously sitting in the background as Apple Computer has created a revolution in computing.


Sasser Hacker Faces Five Years

The German teenager identified in May as the creator of the Sasser and Netsky worms was indicted and charged in court Wednesday, and may face as many as five years in jail for his escapades.


Federer Wins to Join Henman in US Open Semifinals (Update1)

Top-seeded Roger Federer of Switzerland beat two-time champion Andre Agassi in five sets to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time, where he will play Britain #39;s Tim Henman.


Tennis Replay System Not Coming Anytime Soon

While all the buzz at the rainy US Open is about the need for instant replay, don #39;t hold your breath. Replay won #39;t be coming to an umpire chair near you anytime soon.


UPDATE 1-Harrington enjoys welcome return to form

Padraig Harrington led the way in the German Masters first round on Thursday as Europe #39;s Ryder Cup players warmed up for next week #39;s match against the United States.


French Formula One Driver Panis to Retire from Grand Prix

French Formula One driver Olivier Panis says that he will retire from the Grand Prix circuit at the end of this season but will stay with the Toyota team as an advisor.


Czechs hungry for Canada

The Czech team landed in Toronto via Greenland yesterday and had a midnight practice according to the body clocks, but there was a discernible spring in their step and swagger to their skating stride.


Mets, Benson cool off Marlins

MIAMI - Kris Benson took a shutout into the seventh inning, Eric Valent homered and the New York Mets ended three streaks Thursday by beating the Florida Marlins 4-0.


Top of 3rd

- DeJesus walked on a full count, D.Brown scored, A.Castillo to third, Gotay to second. - Berroa singled to center, A.Castillo scored, Gotay to third, DeJesus to second.


Cycling: Freire wins sixth stage in Spain

CASTELLON, France : Spain #39;s Oscar Freire won the sixth stage of the Tour of Spain, a 157km run between Benicarlo and here, while US Postal rider Manuel Beltran, also of Spain, stayed in the overall lead.


Friday Night Football Anticipation building for opener

Now that Frances has moved through the state of Florida - and another storm is not scheduled to hit the United States until next week - anticipation is building for the Florida State-Miami game.


Dupont Settles Teflon Lawsuit

DuPont agreed to a settlement Thursday that could be worth more than \$340 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the chemical giant contaminated a West Virginia community's water supply with a key ingredient used in its Teflon products.


Cracker Barrel Announces \$8.7M Settlement

Cracker Barrel has agreed to an \$8.7 million settlement to resolve all lawsuits brought or supported by the NAACP that accused the restaurant chain of segregating blacks in the smoking section and denying them service.


Ford Recalls Econoline Vans to Fix Brakes

\

 DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. <F.N> said on Thursday\it is recalling 234,208 Econoline vans in North America to fix\a defect in the anti-lock brake unit that can spark fires even\when the vehicles are parked.


Powell Says Sudan Sponsoring Genocide in Darfur (Update3)

Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sudan #39;s government is sponsoring atrocities in its western Darfur region that amount to genocide, buttressing the US case for the United Nations to levy economic sanctions on the African nation.


Blast  #39;bears JI hallmarks #39;

THE Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta which killed at least nine people was an indication al-Qaeda linked militants in Indonesia were regrouping, Indonesian police said today.


Chechen Rebels Offer \$20 Million Reward for Putin

Chechen rebels are offering a \$20 million reward for the capture of Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Chechen separatist web site posted the offer of a bounty Thursday, a day after Russia offered \$10 million


US forces on offensive in 3 Iraq rebel strongholds

US-led forces launched operations in three Iraqi rebel strongholds on Thursday, killing nearly two dozen insurgents in a town near the Syrian border and bombing targets in Fallujah for the third straight day.


Flood crest safely passes Yangtze dam

BEIJING A flood crest passed safely through the Three Gorges Dam on China #39;s Yangtze River on Thursday as devastated communities upstream cleaned up from floods that had killed at least 177 people and injured thousands.


Iraqi president appeals for aid

FAZ Weekly. Iraqi President Ghazi Yawer made all of the important political stops in Berlin on Thursday, seeing the German president, the development minister and finally the chancellor.


Australia firm after Jakarta bomb

\Australia says it will not be cowed by terrorism, after a bomb at its embassy in Indonesia kills nine people.


Germany seeks truck payment

The German government is seeking more than 4.5bn euros compensation from the consortium behind a late-running toll system.


Nokia sees rise in handset sales

The Finnish mobile phone giant says its next results will now be better than expected, thanks to a boost in handset sales.


Epic food convoy crosses Sahara

The first convoy of food for Sudanese refugees arrives in Chad from Libya, crossing the Sahara Desert.


Real sells 3m tracks at a loss

RealNetworks says it increased its share of the online music market after halving the price of tunes.


U.S. Forces Take Action in Areas Dominated by Iraqi Insurgents

U.S. forces entered Samarra to re-assert Iraqi government authority, bombed a building in Falluja, and reportedly clashed with rebels in a town near the Syrian border.


Senators Censure C.I.A. in Probe of Iraqi Prison Abuse

The C.I.A. was criticized today for failing to provide Army investigators with documents on unregistered "ghost detainees."


Car Bomb Near Embassy in Indonesia Kills 9

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Suspected Muslim militants detonated a car bomb Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, killing nine people and wounding 161 in a bloody strike at a key U.S. ally in the war in Iraq...


Ali Calls for U.S. Boxing Commission

WASHINGTON - Boxing great Muhammad Ali asked Congress on Thursday to create a U.S. Boxing Commission, saying oversight by the federal government is needed to protect boxers from exploitation and injury...


Memos: Bush Refused Order While in Guard

WASHINGTON - Addressing questions that have lingered for years, newly unearthed memos state that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war, that he refused a direct order and that his superiors were in a state of turmoil over how to evaluate his performance after he was suspended from flying...


Royals Erupt for 26 Runs

Joe Randa ties a major-league record with six runs scored as the Kansas City Royals break a club record for runs in a 26-5 rout of the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.


America's Car-Mart Accelerates

The used-car dealer produces better-than-expected results for the first quarter.


Kanye West Dominates Source Nominations

NEW YORK - Rapper-producer Kanye West received a leading six Source Hip-Hop Music Awards nominations Thursday, while Ludacris got five.    West's nominations included best album, video, lyricist and producer of the year...


Inmates in Charge of Travelzoo

When a company with a small float comes unhinged from reality, look out.


Talking Up Nokia

After guiding earnings expectations lower, Nokia is now saying results will be better than expected.


NFL Moves Game to Sat.

The Miami Dolphins will play their NFL regular-season opener at home against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday instead of Sunday because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan.


Cash America #39;s Pawnshop Swap

Cash America International (NYSE: PWN) is in the secured non-recourse lending business. That is, it operates pawnshops. In fact, the company operates quite a few: more than 700.


IDF - Intel seeks role in development of the next Internet

To handle the demands of the next-generation Internet, a new layer of intelligent nodes and services needs to grow over the existing Internet structure, said Intel Corp.


IBM strikes out at Intel with new Opteron box

IDF Fall '04 Still behind HP and Sun


Nokia sees rise in handset sales

The mobile phone giant says its next results will now be better than expected, thanks to a boost in handset sales.


RealNetworks Ends Download 49-Cent Promo

SEATTLE (Reuters) - RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O is ending  its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the  promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet  media and software company said on Thursday.


FCC Insists Broadband Deployment Improving

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. communications regulators on  Thursday insisted the United States was making progress in  rolling out high-speed Internet service, despite falling  further behind other countries.


'F' Is for File Sharing

Colleges throughout the region, faced with cease-and-desist letters and straining bandwidth resources, have stepped up their efforts to curtail students' illegal downloads of copyrighted music.
\-washingtonpost.com


Baby Bells See Rivals Taking Fewer Phones

\

 By Justin Hyde

 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three of the nation's dominant local\telephone companies said on Thursday that they had seen a sharp\drop-off in new residential lines leased to competitors since\AT T Corp. <T.N> announced a retreat from residential service\in July due to changing federal rules.


Serbia reverses ban on Darwinism

Belgrade overturns a ban on the teaching of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in schools.


Morning Planets

The morning sky this weekend is sparkling. Wake up early to see Mercury, Venus, Saturn and more.


NASA Capsule With Solar Particles Crashes in Utah

A capsule jettisoned to Earth by NASA's Genesis spacecraft today failed to deploy its parachute and crash-landed in the Utah desert.


Dinosaurs Were Doting Parents, Fossil Find Suggests

Researchers in China have unearthed the fossil remains of a parrotlike dinosaur surrounded by 34 juveniles. The find suggests dinosaurs were nurturing parents.


Former NBA Star Calvin Murphy Cleared Of Molestation Charges

HOUSTON -- Jurors on Monday found former Houston Rocket Calvin Murphy not guilty of sexually assaulting five of his daughters. Jurors found Murphy not guilty on all counts -- three charges of indecency with


NASA Securing Space Center for Arrival of Hurricane Ivan

By MARCIA DUNN     CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Frances, NASA braced on Thursday for the even more menacing Ivan, hurriedly moving mangled strips of aluminum siding and exposed equipment into the hangar that once housed the wreckage of space shuttle Columbia...


Hubble Telescope Captures Image of Sauron's Eye

The Cat's Eye Nebula was the first planetary nebula ever to be discovered but its complex gas layers give knots and jets like the Lord of the Ring's famous floating eye of Sauron.    Astrobiology Magazine -- A new study of a large number of planetary nebulae has revealed that rings, such as those seen here around the Cat's Eye Nebula, are much more common that thought so far and have been found in at least one third of all planetary nebulae...


More American Youths Abusing Prescription Drugs

By SIOBHAN McDONOUGH    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer American youths are using marijuana, LSD and Ecstasy, but more are abusing prescription drugs, says a government report released Thursday.    The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health also found youths and young adults are more aware of the risks of using pot once a month or more frequently...


Briefly: EdgeStream introduces IPTV platform

roundup Plus: Dolby, Intel sound off for developers...AOL updates Instant Messenger...Push-to-talk wiretaps on feds' speed list...Tellabs scales back AFC buy.


Digital cinema moves closer to local multiplex

A movie studio coalition says it has worked out standards for films without film.


Oracle v. DOJ: A shadow over Oracle

special coverage Hostile bid for PeopleSoft hurts Oracle's image among IT professionals.


EU pledges \$63 million for grid computing

Grants aim to accelerate European research into business applications of shared computing.


Nokia to offer phones with 'old-world' styling

One of the new handsets invokes Garbo, according to the Finnish phone giant. Another is described as "sleek and sexy."


Nets Get Solid Return From Kidd While They Can

Jason Kidd is back. The question now is for how long. The 34-year-old Kidd, who underwent off-season knee surgery, made his long-awaited season debut for the Nets


Future portables go much faster all day, says Intel

Beefier batteries and multicore chips aim to make Intel's future mobiles more like desktops.


Iraq Kidnappings Unite Italians

Description: The kidnapping of two Italian aid workers in Iraq has united their home country. The women were both known as opponents of the Iraq war.


US broadband users triple in less than three years

WASHINGTON - The number of broadband users in the U.S. nearly tripled in the past two and a half years to more than 48 million subscribers, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).


File-trading penalties legislation moves forward

WASHINGTON - Legislation that would expand the definition of criminal file-trading over the Internet was approved Wednesday by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.


IDF - Intel seeks role in development of the next Internet

SAN FRANCISCO - To handle the demands of the next-generation Internet, a new layer of intelligent nodes and services needs to grow over the existing Internet structure, said Intel Corp. Chief Technology Officer Pat Gelsinger, during his concluding address at the Intel Developer Forum Thursday.


EU court to review MCI ruling

BRUSSELS -- The European Union's (E.U.'s) Court of First Instance will rule on Sept. 28 whether the European Commission had the right to block the aborted merger between U.S. telecommunications giant MCI Inc. (formerly WorldCom Inc.) and Sprint Corp.


BusinessWeek Chooses Outsider as Editor in Chief

BusinessWeek, reaching outside its own ranks, announced yesterday that it had selected Stephen J. Adler, a senior editor of The Wall Street Journal, as its next editor in chief.


NFL 2004: Garcia a Good Fit for Browns (AP)

AP - Check out any sporting goods store around town and you'll find them cluttering the clearance racks: brown, white and orange No. 2 jerseys  #151; in any size.


Mexico, U.S. Unveil Border Clean-Up Plan (AP)

AP - With 5 million discarded tires littering the background, the United States and Mexico announced an accord Thursday to clean up the mountains of rusty cars, smashed school buses and rotting rubber that are a blight on the border.


Davenport, Capriati Headline Open Semis (AP)

AP - No. 1 is gone. So is No. 2. The French Open champion and the Wimbledon champion left days ago and the Williams sisters were done soon after that.


Jury rules 9/11 counts as two attacks for insurance purposes

A federal jury Monday ruled in favor of World Trade Center (WTC) leaseholder Larry Silverstein inthe second phase of his insurance trial, deciding that the two hijacked planes


Arar says in-laws interrogated in Tunisia, blames Canadian authorities (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - OTTAWA (CP) - Maher Arar says two of his in-laws were interrogated by Tunisian secret police and he suspects it was done on behalf of Canadian authorities.


Federer Survives Agassi Comeback to Reach Semifinals

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semifinals of the U.S. Open for the first time on Thursday,  squeezing through 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.


Henman Sinks Hrbaty to Reach Semifinal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Henman shrugged off an early  setback to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time by  completing a 6-1, 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 win over Dominik Hrbaty on  Thursday.


Kerry: Bush Is No Good Samaritan (AP)

AP - Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush Thursday of failing the Biblical test set by the Good Samaritan, saying, "He's seen people in need, but he's crossed over to the other side of the street."


Turmeric May Protect Against Leukemia -Scientist (Reuters)

Reuters - Turmeric, a spice used extensively in\Asia as a key ingredient of curry, may be protecting children\against leukemia, a scientist said on Thursday.


Dollar Supported by Dip in Jobless Claims

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The dollar posted mild gains against  most major currencies on Thursday after a U.S. jobless claims  report suggested stable job creation, although analysts said  Hurricane Charley likely skewed the weekly data.


Federer Beats Agassi to Reach Open Semis

NEW YORK - Roger Federer posted a huge win in the howling wind, beating two-time champion Andre Agassi 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 Thursday in a U.S. Open quarterfinal match suspended the previous night because of rain...


Problems Plague Bank of America #39;s Fleet Merger

Nearly a year after agreeing to buy FleetBoston Financial Corp., Bank of America Corp. has found it still has a lot of explaining to do in New England.


Potential \$340M Teflon settlement

The DuPont Co. agreed to a settlement potentially worth more than \$340 million Thursday to resolve allegations the chemical giant contaminated drinking water in West Virginia


New Moon, Ring Found Around Saturn

Sept. 9, 2004 - Images sent back to Earth by the Cassini spacecraft reveal aspects of Saturn scientists have never seen: another moon -ossibly two  - a ring of material.


RealNetworks Sells 3 Mln Songs, Ends Download Promo

RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O is ending its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet media and software company said on Thursday.


Fresh BlackBerrys

In the annals of consumer electronics, certain devices have proven so compelling they #39;ve created consumer cults. You know, Mac heads.


#39;Canes have been magic against  #39;Noles

So, I was thinking, maybe the University of Miami would want to change its nickname, and soon. I know, I know, this is not funny to anyone in the state of Florida.


Game of the Week

Why to watch: With fireworks during and after the game, who doesn #39;t want to watch Texas Tech football? The Red Raiders are at it again as Sonnie Cumbie had a big game against SMU before head coach Mike Leach


Afghan President Condemns Violence Against Aid Workers

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed concern about violence against aid agencies in the country. The president #39;s office said Thursday non-governmental organizations have provided invaluable services


OpenGL updates graphics code

The graphics library, an alternative to Microsoft's DirectX, gets new features designed to add razzle-dazzle to PC games.


Why Greenspan Is Staying the Course

When Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan kicked off his credit-tightening campaign on June 30, there was no question why he was raising interest rates.


Cracker Barrel announces \$8.7M bias settlement

Cracker Barrel (CBRL) has agreed to an \$8.7 million settlement to resolve all lawsuits brought or supported by the NAACP that accused the restaurant chain of segregating blacks in the smoking section and denying them service.


Real sells 3m tracks at a loss

Media software firm RealNetworks says it sold more than three million tracks thanks to an aggressive three-week price promotion in the US.


Mainstream Companies Seek Charming Programmers

Are you a charmer with strong programming skills? Can you find happiness toiling in the IT department of a manufacturer or transportation company?


File-trading penalties legislation moves forward

Legislation that would expand the definition of criminal file-trading over the Internet was approved Wednesday by the US House Judiciary Committee.


Sasser author indicted

p2pnet.net News:- Sasser worm author Sven Jaschan has been indicted in Germany with computer espionage. Sasser was written as a kind of anti-virus virus unleashed against the likes of Mydoom #39; and Bagle, Jaschan said.


In the News

European Ryder Cup player Padraig Harrington broke out of his form slump Thursday to take a one-stroke lead at the German Masters with a 6-under-par 66.


Germany gets aggressive

Brazil, Berlin, my first home game. It doesn #39;t get any better than that, Jrgen Klinsmann said in preparation for the showdown between the German soccer team and the 2002 world-champion Brazilians.


Swedes Czech out early

The scattered tickets outside the Globe Arena told the story. There were no souvenirs from this one. In yet another important game that demanded the team be at its best, Sweden was at its worst.


Browns #39; Suggs Doubtful Against Ravens

Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs did not practice today and is listed as doubtful for Sunday #39;s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.


Sudan rejects Darfur  #39;genocide #39; label

Sudan has rejected a declaration by the US that the alleged atrocities in the country #39;s troubled Darfur region was genocide.  quot;This is just another sort of pressure brought against the government of Sudan by


Jamaicans told to pray as storm looms

ST. GEORGE #39;S, GRENADA - Jamaica #39;s Prime Minister urged his country to pray Thursday as the Category 5 hurricane Ivan headed toward the island nation after killing 20 people elsewhere in the Caribbean.


Foreign aid workers in Iraq plan pull out:

World News Baghdad, Sep 9 : Foreign aid workers in Iraq are planning to leave the war-torn country since the kidnapping of two Italian women aid workers, Xinhua reports Thursday.


Arab Commentators Examine Terrorism, Islam Link

The violent hostage-taking at a school in Russia last week blamed on Chechen terrorists has sparked condemnation from the Arab media in the Middle East.


Nokia Raises Outlook on Global Phone Sales

By MATTI HUUHTANEN    HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- Nokia said Thursday its third-quarter revenue and profits would be better than expected, citing an increase in mobile phone sales. The news pushed its shares up nearly 6.5 percent in trading...


New Lubricant Could Improve Hard Drive Performance

By MATTHEW FORDAHL    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A newly developed lubricant could improve the performance, capacity and longevity of hard drives used widely in computers, music players, video recorders and other devices, researchers say...


News: McAfee app raids Mac users' inboxes

Apple has stopped offering the latest version of McAfee's anti-virus package to Mac users following reports of widespread problems with the software.


Hurricane Ivan Reschedules Titans and Dolphins Game (Reuters)

Reuters - Due to the possible threat of\Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the Titans/Dolphins\game up a day to Saturday at 1:00 p.m. EDT.


Harrington Chooses Country Over Cousin (AP)

AP - It took Joey Harrington about one second to choose between red, white and blue  #151; and blood.


Boone Powers UConn

Josh Boone assumes the mantle left with the exit of Emeka Okafor with a double-double to muscle the No. 7 Huskies to a 97-60 romp over Northeastern on Monday.


House Votes to Block New Overtime Rules (AP)

AP - In a sharp rebuke of a new administration policy, the House moved Thursday to block the Labor Department from carrying out overtime rules that critics argued could deprive millions of workers of their overtime pay.


Applebee's Sees Room for More Outlets

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Restaurant chain Applebee's  International Inc. APPB.O on Thursday said there was room for  at least 3,000 of its namesake restaurants in the United  States, nearly double the existing number.


Samsung Cell Phones to Get Tiny Hard Drive

Samsung's new SPH-V5400 mobile phone sports a built-in 1-inch, 1.5-gigabyte hard disk that can store about 15 times more data than conventional handsets, Samsung said.


Report: Islamic Group Says Behind Jakarta Bomb

DUBAI (Reuters) - The Jemaah Islamiah group said in a  purported Internet statement it carried out Thursday's attack  on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and warned of more unless  Australia withdraws forces from Iraq.


Keeping an Eye on Movado

Movado is worth watching because its acquisition of Ebel should boost international sales.


OpenGL galvanizes game graphics

The graphics library, an alternative to Microsoft's DirectX, gets new features designed to add razzle-dazzle to PC games.


Frank Quattrone Is a Bad Man

Former Credit Suisse First Boston (NYSE: CSR) investment banker Frank Quattrone #39;s gamble on a jury trial came to a close yesterday when he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for obstruction of justice.


Update 3: DuPont Agrees to Settle in Teflon Suit

DuPont agreed on Thursday to pay as much as \$343 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the chemical giant contaminated drinking water supplies in West Virginia and Ohio with a key ingredient of its Teflon product.


Stocks close mixed...

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 24 to ten-thousand-289. But gainers on the New York Stock Exchange outnumbered losers by a better than three-to-two margin.


FDA Questions AstraZeneca #39;s Stroke Pill

An FDA review of AstraZeneca Plc #39;s (AZN.L: Quote, Profile, Research) (AZN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Exanta questioned the experimental drug #39;s


US Labor Groups File China Currency Complaint, Urge Sanctions

A coalition of US labor unions said China #39;s policy of setting the value of the yuan is hurting American businesses and asked the Bush administration to file a lawsuit at the World Trade Organization on their behalf.


Genesis Capsule a  #39;Mangled Mess #39;

Yesterdays crash of the Genesis sample return canister forced scientists to look for slivers of hope in the busted up remains of fragile collection arrays.


Qualcomm Has Eyes For Displays

NEW YORK - Why would wireless chip company Qualcomm want to get into the display business? To do what it does best: license technology to mobile phone manufacturers everywhere.


Extinct Species Take Others Along, Study Finds

More than 6,000 species of butterflies and other insects, as well as mites, fungi and assorted unloved but important species, will also be wiped out when listed endangered species go extinct, scientists said on Thursday.


Unisys wins DOD health system contract

The Defense Department awarded a \$31 million contract for implementation and training services to Unisys Corp. The contract pertains to DOD #39;s electronic medical records system, called the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) II.


Allchin #39;s last stand?

COMMENTARY -- Jim Allchin has a thing about video. The Windows chief is a brilliant engineer, keeper of Redmond #39;s crown jewels, and easily the most powerful person at Microsoft after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.


Federer knocks out Agassi at US Open

Gusting winds and a gutsy Andre Agassi were not enough to blow Roger Federer away. Federer moved into his first US Open semifinal on Thursday, completing a five-set thriller over Agassi and


Investors see Eagles, Pats in Super Bowl

Futures market lets investors buy and sell right to see teams if they make it to the big game. By Chris Isidore, CNN/Money senior writer.


NFL 2004: Garcia a good fit for Browns

Check out any sporting goods store around town and you #39;ll find them cluttering the clearance racks: brown, white and orange No.


Kansas City Royals News

There #39;s something very strange about the Royals and Tigers on Thursday afternoons. Baseball scores start looking more like football scores.


Yukos Stock Gains on Comments From Putin (AP)

AP - Despite reports that the beleaguered oil giant Yukos could receive yet another back tax bill in addition to the  #36;7.5 billion in claims it already faces, the company's stock rallied slightly Thursday on a new statement by President Vladimir Putin that he is not seeking the company's bankruptcy.


Federer Squeezes Past Agassi Into Semifinals

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Roger Federer survived a  stirring comeback from twice champion Andre Agassi to reach the  semi-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time Thursday,  squeezing through 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.


EDS: 20,000 Job Cuts Over Next 2 Years

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Electronic Data Systems Corp.  EDS.N, one of the world's biggest computer services company,  is likely to cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next two years, the  company's chief executive said on Thursday.


Edwards Criticizes Cheney on Issues (AP)

AP - Sen. John Edwards, who hopes to be vice president come January, went after the current holder of the office Thursday, criticizing Dick Cheney on terrorism, campaign rhetoric and health care.


U.S. Health Insurance Costs Soar, Workers Hit

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Health insurance premiums rose five  times faster than U.S. workers' salaries this year, according  to a survey released on Thursday that also showed slippage in  the percentage of American workers covered by employer health  plans.


Timeline of Bush Service in National Guard (AP)

AP - Major events in President Bush's Vietnam-era military service with the Air National Guard:


Italy, France Agonize Over Iraq Hostage Crises

PARIS (Reuters) - France's government and opposition showed  rare unity in appealing for the release of two Frenchmen held  in Iraq as an Italian envoy flew to the Middle East on Thursday  to urge freedom for two female Italian aid workers.


Health Premiums Rose 5 Times Faster Than Income in 2004

The figures from a survey released today are likely to throw more people into the ranks of the uninsured, analysts said.


Storms, late holiday contributed to largest drop in 3 years

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - The number of workers filing for state unemployment benefits plunged by 44,000 in the week ending Sept. 4 to 319,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.


Court: Calif entitled to new hearing on energy refunds

SAN FRANCISCO - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission improperly calculated how much money energy companies should be required to refund California consumers for allegedly excessive electricity costs, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.


Serbia reverses ban on Darwin

The Serbian government has reversed an order to ban Charles Darwin #39;s theory of evolution from schools, following widespread criticism from scientists.


Super Bowl 39: Patriots -- again

It is an accepted axiom in the NFL: Every team has problems. Coaches and team executives commiserate about them like old folks complaining about aches and pains.


Kansas City Royals Team Report - September 8

(Sports Network) - Two of the worst teams in the American League square off this evening when the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers continue their four-game set at Comerica Park.


Israel to shut Gaza, West Bank

ISRAELI Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz today ordered a closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the upcoming Jewish holidays, a ministry spokeswoman said.


Oracle ruling expected Friday

A source close to the case says a ruling in Justice Dept.'s antitrust suit to stop Oracle from acquiring PeopleSoft may come this week.


FERC faulted for failing to order refunds for California power <b>...</b>

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which has refused to approve California #39;s demand for \$2.8 billion in refunds from power companies found to have gouged the state during the 2000-2001 energy crisis, has been ordered to rethink its position and


Some businesses boom after Fla. hurricanes

Every time Paul Mehok of National Nail Co. sees a hurricane coming toward the Southeast, he feels  quot;this little guilt twinge. quot;.


Ivan Forces Titans, Dolphins To Play Saturday

MIAMI -- Because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan, the NFL has rescheduled the Tennessee Titans/Miami Dolphins game. The game will now be played at Pro Player Stadium at 1 pm Saturday.


Report: Islamic Group Says Behind Jakarta Bomb

The Jemaah Islamiah group said in a purported Internet statement it carried out Thursday #39;s attack on the Australian embassy in Jakarta, and warned of more unless Australia withdraws forces from Iraq.


The Populist Approach

Ever since the start of the second Chechen war, the Russian leadership, and President Vladimir Putin in particular, have been terribly fond of saying that we are waging war against international terrorism in Chechnya.


Hardliners Appeal to Israeli Soldiers

JERUSALEM Sept. 9, 2004 - A group of prominent Israeli hardliners urged soldiers Thursday to disobey orders to dismantle Jewish settlements, widening the bitter divisions over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s


India, Nepal discuss Maoist threat

India today assured the visiting Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba that it would render all possible assistance to Kathmandu in tackling the Maoist insurgency.


OAUG pushes on collaboration with Oracle, other users groups

With a focus on educating members about Oracle's 10g database and 11i.10 E-Business Suite, the Oracle Application User Group plans to holds its Connection Point 2004 annual user conference next week in Orlando.


Dell counts on new support hubs to improve service delivery

Dell Inc. plans to open several Enterprise Command Centers during the next few months in a bid to improve its service delivery to customers worldwide.


Fla. IT shops suffer minimal disruptions from Frances

Data centers in Florida weathered the brunt of Hurricane Frances, suffering only minor disruptions from the Labor Day weekend storm.


Fla. IT managers balance hurricane-related staffing needs

With plenty of experience in disaster preparations, IT managers in Florida were ready to handle IT staffing issues during -- and after -- Hurricane Frances.


IBM pushes out new Stinger database

IBM next week will ship the latest version of its DB2 Universal Database, which offers new self-tuning capabilities designed to reduce management overhead even as databases grow bigger and harder to maintain.


Online fraud: We got law, but no enforcement

Because of the open nature of the Internet, there seems to be no immediate prospects that technology or law enforcement can stem the flood of online fraud.


Keeping IT work close to home

Group proposes outsourcing to underutilized, lower-cost IT workers in outlying areas of the U.S. rather than offshore.


German teenager indicted over Sasser worm

Eighteen-year-old Sven Jaschan was indicted yesterday for allegedly creating the Sasser worm that crashed hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide after spreading over the Internet.


Microsoft set to ship Virtual Server 2005

Marking its first foray into server virtualization, Microsoft will release its oft-delayed Virtual Server 2005 on Oct. 1. The software allows multiple operating systems to run side by side on a single machine.


P-to-P partner charges RIAA with patent infringement

NEW YORK - The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P-to-P (peer-to-peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense. Altnet Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the RIAA and several of its partners of infringing an Altnet patent covering technology for identifying requested files on a P-to-P network.


Reshuffling Of Flights In And Out Of Tulsa International Airport

Layoffs by Delta Airlines in Dallas are being felt in Tulsa. Delta announced Wednesday they #39;re cutting 7,000 jobs by drastically downsizing their Dallas hub.


Decision comes in Oracle vs. DOJ, Oracle prevails

Oracle Corp. prevailed Thursday in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department attempting to block the Redwood Shores company #39;s \$7.


EDS to cut up to 20,000 jobs over two years

Electronic Data Systems plans to cut 15,000 to 20,000 jobs over the next two years, as the struggling technology services giant tries to slash costs and regain its footing.


VW likely to cut 30,000 jobs if negotiations fail

Volkswagen AG, Europe #39;s biggest carmaker, may cut 30,000 jobs, or almost a fifth of its German workforce, if the labour union representing workers does not agree to a wage


Cisco to acquire IT management firm

Cisco Systems signed an agreement on Thursday to acquire NetSolve, which manages information technology systems, for \$128.7 million in cash.


Settlement in DuPont Water Suit

DuPont has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in which West Virginia residents accused the company of having contaminated local water supplies with an important chemical used to make Teflon products.


UPDATE 3-Alcoa warns EPS to miss forecasts; shares drop

Alcoa Inc. (AA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world #39;s largest aluminum producer, on Thursday warned that third-quarter results would fall far short of


Tech Stocks End Higher, Oil Prices Climb

US technology stocks gained on Thursday after bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast, but blue chips slipped as oil prices climbed almost \$2 per barrel, increasing concerns about future corporate profits.


UPDATE 3-Bush team rejects call for China currency probe

The Bush administration on Thursday rejected a call from labor, textile and steel groups for an investigation into the value of China #39;s currency that could lead


Cracker Barrel Settling Discrimination Suits

Cracker Barrel has agreed to pay \$8.7 million to settle lawsuits that accused the country-cooking restaurant chain of segregating black customers, subjecting them to racial


RBC to reorganizes with appointment of Stymiest, streamlining of <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - The Royal Bank of Canada is streamlining its operations and appointing a new chief operating officer - TSX CEO Barbara Stymiest - and a new chief financial officer, two weeks after Canada #39;s biggest bank reported lower quarterly profits


Cargill sells a number of its steel operations for \$266 million

Cargill Inc. in Minnetonka has sold eight of its steel-making facilities, including operations in St. Paul and Duluth, to Gerdau Ameristeel in Toronto for a total of \$266 million.


Scientists Hope Solar Material Intact After Crash

Optimistic scientists on Thursday plucked dirt and mud from a mangled capsule which crashed in the Utah desert, hoping to find enough solar dust to yield clues about the dawn of the planetary system.


IBM Debuts Stinger Database Software

code-named  quot;Stinger quot; -- featuring autonomic-computing technologies. Big Blue says the new features will reduce the time and skills needed to set up and maintain a database.


RealNetworks Sells Three Million Songs Through Promotion

RealNetworks Inc. on Thursday said the three-week cut-rate promotion on its online music store garnered sales of more than 3 million songs.


Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems

Intel Corp. (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network


FCC frees up spectrum for 3G

com September 9, 2004, 4:46 PM PT. Federal telephone regulators on Thursday set aside more spectrum for third-generation cell phone calls and other advanced wireless services, in a move


-Posted by dan.farber  5:25 am (PDT)

At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco yesterday, Intel President Paul Otellini provided further details of the chip giants plans to bring multicore processors to servers and desktop PCs, starting with a dual-core server chip in the second half


Canon Unveils a Cavalcade of Printers

If you #39;re thinking of replacing your old inkjet or personal laser printer with a new model that can also make copies--and perhaps scan in color and send faxes as well--Canon wants to be at the top of your shopping list.


Serbs #39; Darwinian battle

BELGRADE Serbia #39;s education minister was ridiculed in cartoons and pelted with resignation demands on Thursday for ejecting Charles Darwin from school classrooms in favor of Old Testament  quot;creationism.


Microsoft ready to ship Virtual Server

com September 9, 2004, 5:10 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.


Author of Sasser, Netsky Worms Indicted

In an expected move following his arrest and confession earlier this year, an 18-year-old German student has been indicted on computer crimes for his work writing and releasing the Sasser and Netsky worms.


Spammers Hijack Sender ID

Microsoft #39;s E-mail-filter technology, Sender ID, is unpopular with open-source advocates but popular with spammers, who are using it to bypass other filters.


DNA Pioneer: Genetic Profiling Not Foolproof

a DNA pioneer and geneticist at Leicester University in England -- says the genetic profiles used in criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications.


Microsoft preps XP push, mulls Longhorn  #39;priorities #39;

OS Migration has moved to the bottom ranks after making its mark on IT Professional #39;s top five priority last year. With a long-awaited security update to Windows XP now complete, Microsoft is preparing a holiday


The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P-to-P (peer-to-peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense.


Federer plays Agassi #39;s game and still comes out on top

com. Roger Federer: Forget any visions you have of Roger Federer being a lumbering, big server whose best surface will always be grass.


India court orders new bids for TV rights sale

BOMBAY: Indian cricket #39;s record sale of television rights for \$308-million was put on hold yesterday after a court proposed a re-bid following objections from the sports network which missed out, a report said.


France left bereft as Panis retires

The announcement by Olivier Panis here yesterday that he will retire from racing at the end of the season at the age of 38 to take up a testing role at Toyota not only created a vacancy


NFL opener:  #39;No-touch rule #39; opens door for the little guy

LOS ANGELES - Call it the  quot;bump and run, quot; the  quot;chuck quot; or the  quot;five-yard touch. quot;. Now that the swivel-hip singing routines of Jessica Simpson, Destiny #39;s Child, and others in Thursday night #39;s kickoff bash for


Kahne wins Busch pole at Richmond

Impressive rookie Kasey Kahne started what he hopes will be an uplifting weekend Thursday night, winning his first pole of the season in 22 tries in NASCAR #39;s Busch Series.


New York 9, Tampa Bay 1 (1st game)

Mike Mussina looked out from the bullpen a half-hour before his start against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and couldn #39;t believe what he saw: more than 50,000 empty seats at Yankee Stadium.


Titans-Dolphins game moved up 24 hours

The National Football League announced Thursday that the game between Tennessee and Miami would be played on Saturday instead of Sunday.


Hurlbert disputes effect of key ruling

VAIL, Colo. -- Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case said this week they were unconcerned with a ruling that many legal experts said would have torpedoed their chances of convicting the NBA star.


Kasthari makes himself known

Digital technology has now replaced the old photo-finish cameras at Britain #39;s racecourses, but still there are times when even a computer cannot help.


Harrington eyes perfection as Woosnam #39;s hopes sink

Padraig Harrington, with next week #39;s Ryder Cup uppermost in his thoughts, emerged from a run of indifferent form with an outstanding 66, six under par, in the first round of the Linde German Masters yesterday.


Scientists sift wreckage of Genesis

Scientists are sweeping, vacuuming and picking at the mangled wreckage recovered from the Genesis spacecraft that crashed into the Utah desert on Wednesday.


Laden aide says US forces driven into trenches in Afghanistan <b>...</b>

Osama bin Laden #39;s aide, Ayman al-Zawahri, said Thursday in a videotape broadcast by al-Jazeera TV that mujahedeen (holy fighters) have taken control of much of Afghanistan and driven US forces into the  quot;trenches quot;.


28 killed in fighting in N. Iraqi town

The death toll rose to 28 and more than 70 were wounded in heavy clashes between the US-Iraqi forces and insurgents in Iraq #39;s northern town of Tall Afar.


Russia warns West on Chechen issue

MOSCOW Russia warned the West on Thursday not to interfere in its policies toward Chechnya and said the granting of political asylum to rebel figures by Western governments only worsened problems for most Chechens.


Israeli Forces Attack in Gaza, Killing 7 Arabs

Israeli forces continued a major operation in Gaza on Thursday with tanks and armored vehicles to suppress rocket fire into Israel, and in the process killed seven Palestinians.


50 killed in Pakistani air raids on al-Qa #39;eda training camp

At least 50 terrorists were killed in air raids on a suspected al-Qa #39;eda training camp near the Afghan border, Pakistan officials said yesterday.


The  #39;Simonas #39; thought dedication to Iraqis protected them

MILAN The Two Simonas, as they are called in the Italian press, thought their dedication to helping Iraqis overcome the effects of war and their opposition to the US occupation protected them from the lawlessness of Baghdad.


Hong Kong in Climate of Fear as elections near: report

HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2004The human rights situation in Hong Kong has taken a turn for the worse this year, a human rights group said Thursday, citing Beijing-sponsored political intimidation as the former


Pakistan and India to continue dialogue on Kashmir: Kasuri

NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said that although the Kashmir dispute was central to the peace process it could not be resolved overnight.


Floodcrest passes Three Gorges safely

BEIJING - A massive floodcrest passed safely through the Three Gorges Dam on China #39;s Yangtze River yesterday as devastated communities upstream cleaned up from floods that killed at least 177 people and injured thousands.


Son of Late Officer Questions Bush Memos (AP)

AP - The authenticity of newly unearthed memos stating that George W. Bush failed to meet standards of the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War was questioned Thursday by the son of the late officer who reportedly wrote the memos.


Is Israel 'Swing State' That Could Tip U.S. Election? (Reuters)

Reuters - In this hillside village\known as the "little America" of the West Bank, businessman Abu\Mohammed voted for George W. Bush in the last U.S. election but\vows not to make the same mistake twice.


Senate Condemns Russia School Massacre (AP)

AP - The Senate used a voice vote Thursday to denounce the massacre of hundreds at a Russian school and to express its condolences to that nation's people.


Fired Park Police Chief Denies Info Leak (AP)

AP - Fighting to get her job back, fired U.S. Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers testified Thursday that she did not divulge classified information when she complained her agency was short on money and staff.


Bush Declares Genocide in Sudan's Darfur

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States declared on  Thursday that the violence in Sudan's Darfur region amounted to  genocide and urged the world to back an expanded African  peacekeeping force to halt the bloodshed.


Indonesia Hunts Australian Embassy Bombers

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia hunted on Friday for the  people behind a car bomb attack that killed nine people outside  the Australian embassy and underlined the vulnerability of the  world's most populous Muslim nation to militant violence.


New Bush military memos released

The White House releases new records relating to a row over President Bush's military service.


Clinical drug trials 'distorted'

More openness is needed over clinical drug trial results  to stop them being distorted, leading medical journals say.


IBM Promises New DB2 Will Take Better Care Of Itself

IBM will begin shipping a new DB2 Universal Database next week that has more self-managing capabilities, extended Linux support, and geospatial technology.


Canon Creates New Industry Category with First Copier-Based Color <b>...</b>

Canon USA, Inc., the nation #39;s market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser copier/printer solutions(1), today blazes a new trail in the copier/printer industry with the launch of the first copier-based color laser multifunction device


Lazio president chasing 3.5M from Inter Milan coach Mancini

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is considering legal action against Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini over the way he left the club.


Russia: Chechens Were Part of School Raid

MOSCOW Sept. 9, 2004 - Ten of the militants who seized a school in southern Russia have been identified and six were from Chechnya, security officials said Thursday, drawing a strong connection to the Chechen


Czech helicopter accident kills six British soldiers

SIX British soldiers died yesterday when their low-flying helicopter hit electricity cables and spiralled out of control in the Czech Republic.


HK media accuses China of meddling in elections

HONG KONG - Hong Kong media criticised Beijing yesterday for meddling in this weekend #39;s elections, saying China #39;s new publicity about a pro-democracy candidate jailed for hiring a prostitute was timed to influence the result.


Backpacking trip that ended in death on the River Kwai

The British couple murdered in Thailand yesterday were following thousands of tourists who make the trip to the picturesque province of Kanchanaburi every year.


Bombay HC asks ZEE, ESPN to submit fresh bids

ZEE Telefilms has sought time from the Bombay High Court to respond to the court #39;s proposal of submitting fresh bids for the BCCI cricket telecast rights to the court.


Sindelar takes early lead with 5-under 66 at rain-delayed Canadian

Joey Sindelar had to wait five hours for the Canadian Open to get started Thursday, which was nothing compared with the five weeks he had to wait for his game to show up.


Editorial: The Usual Suspects

Another Serie A season is in the pipelines and this coming weekend will see the start of what promises to be a hard fought campaign in which the usual teams will be competing for the top honour.


Hurricane Ivan Rages; Evacuations Begin in Florida

Officials in southern Florida began evacuating some people from the Keys as Hurricane Ivan ripped through Grenada, leaving at least 15 dead.


Federer, Henman, Hewitt Win at Windy Open

NEW YORK - Andre Agassi sat alone, starting blankly at an Arthur Ashe Stadium doorway, the silence punctured by the rustling leaves on nearby trees. Soon, he'd walk through that exit, his U.S...


Ritter Family Files Wrongful Death Suit

LOS ANGELES - The family of John Ritter has sued a Burbank hospital, accusing it of negligence in the death of the 54-year-old actor.    Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck and his four children, including actor Jason Ritter, filed the wrongful death suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Sept...


Powell: Sudan Abuses Qualify As Genocide

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration for the first time on Thursday called attacks in Sudan's Darfur region by government-backed Arab militia against black Africans "genocide."   The designation by Secretary of State Colin Powell came as a U.S. proposal in the U.N...


Questions Raised About Bush Guard Service

WASHINGTON - New documents unearthed in the midst of the presidential campaign fill in some blanks but raise other questions about the sometimes mysterious and spotty story of President Bush's military service during Vietnam when he won a coveted spot in the Texas Air National Guard and avoided the war.    Reviving issues that have shadowed his political career, the documents show Bush ignored a direct order from a superior officer and lost his status as a Texas Air National Guard pilot more than three decades ago because he failed to meet military performance standards and undergo a required physical examination...


RealNetworks sells three million songs through promotion

RealNetworks this week said the three week cut rate promotion on its online music store garnered sales of more than three million songs.


Sybase Offers Free Linux Database

Sybase Inc. this week released Adaptive Server Enterprise Express Edition for Linux, a free version of its enterprise-class database for deployment on Linux systems.


Formula One: Racing #39;s low-tech secret: A happy team is a winning <b>...</b>

Jason Riley, who calls himself  quot;a truck driver and general dogsbody quot; for the Renault Formula One team, says his job is easier when the team is successful.


Bin Laden Deputy: US on Brink of Defeat

CAIRO, Egypt Sept. 9, 2004 - Osama bin Laden #39;s chief deputy claimed the United States was on the brink of defeat in Iraq and Afghanistan in a videotape broadcast Thursday that appeared to be a rallying call


Insurgents hunted down to border stronghold in US-led fightback

US-LED forces attacked two Iraqi rebel strongholds yesterday, killing nearly two dozen insurgents in a town near the Syrian border and bombing targets in Fallujah for a third day.


WWF: Asian Animals, Trees in Danger of Extinction

The World Wildlife Fund says animals and trees from Asia dominate its list of the 10 species most likely to become extinct because of illegal trade.


Inter hope spending pays

INTER Milan coach Roberto Mancini believes the club #39;s lavish (northern) summer signings will enable them to mount a serious Serie A challenge this season.


Russia warns West

MOSCOW: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov yesterday warned the West not to meddle with Russia #39;s Chechnya policy in the wake of a bloody hostage crisis, highlighting a growing rift over the issue between former Cold War foes.


#39;Two systems #39; tested in Hong Kong

On Sunday, voters will have a limited chance to elect members to the city #39;s parliament. By Robert Marquand  Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Long and the short of it is we are still record breakers

A BASSET hound living in Germany has just made it into the 50th anniversary edition of the Guinness Book of Records for possessing the longest canine ears in the world, measuring a fine 33.


Harrington chips in for Europeans

PADRAIG Harrington gave Europes Ryder Cup team another morale-boosting performance yesterday in the opening round of the Linde German Masters in Cologne, the Irishman hitting top form just five days after undergoing laser eye surgery.


Cobi Jones saves the US in injury time

PANAMA CITY: Cobi Jones struck deep into injury time to secure the US a 1-1 draw against Panama in their CONCACAF region Group A World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.


Connecticut football coach signs extension

Storrs, CT (Sports Network) - Connecticut head football coach Randy Edsall signed a six-year contract Thursday that could be worth up to \$5.


Landmark 50 years for Guinness Book of Records

LONDON : The global authority of record-breaking accomplishment, The Guinness Book of Records, celebrated Friday 50 years logging the poles of human achievement.


Oracle wins PeopleSoft takeover case

The long-running battle in US courts between Oracle and the Department of Justice took a milestone step today as a US District Court Judge in San Francisco ruled that the takeover bid by Oracle for competitor PeopleSoft could continue.


Bank holds interest rates steady at 4.75

THE Bank of England left its key interest rate at 4.75 per cent yesterday, a decision that was widely expected, after a raft of data that showed the economy was cooling down.


Judge Rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft Bid (Reuters)

Reuters - A U.S. federal judge\on Thursday gave Oracle Corp. a green light to proceed with its\hostile bid to take over rival business software maker\PeopleSoft Inc., rejecting the government's bid to block the\ #36;7.7 billion deal.


Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems (Reuters)

Reuters - Intel Corp.  on Thursday\outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which\millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network\traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient.


Landmark 50 years for Guinness Book of Records (AFP)

AFP - The global authority of record-breaking accomplishment, The Guinness Book of Records, celebrated 50 years logging the poles of human achievement.


U.S. Warplanes Attack Militants in Iraq (AP)

AP - American warplanes struck militant positions in two insurgent-controlled cities Thursday and U.S. and Iraqi troops quietly took control of a third in a sweeping crackdown following a spike in attacks against U.S. forces.


Yahoo Hired for 'The Apprentice' Ad Deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Internet media company Yahoo Inc.\on Thursday said it struck a deal to produce, host and sell\advertising for the official Web site for the second and third\season of NBC's "The Apprentice."


Fed on Tightening Path, Unfazed by Oil (Reuters)

Reuters - The surge in oil prices over the\summer was not enough to derail the U.S. economy and the\central bank sees no reason to pause in its interest-rate rises\just yet, top Fed officials said on Thursday.


Women Make Inroads in Video Game Industry (AP)

AP - Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making.


U.S. calls abuses in Sudan's Darfur region 'genocide'; calls for UN sanctions (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration for the first time on Thursday labelled as "genocide" the attacks on black Africans by a government-backed Arab militia in Sudan's Darfur region.


Gary Payton Arrested for DUI (Reuters)

Reuters - According to the California\Highway Patrol, NBA star Gary Payton was arrested for\investigation of driving under the influence last month.


Tokyo Stocks Open Lower; Dollar Higher (AP)

AP - Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after the Japanese government said the economy grew more slowly than initially estimated in the April-June quarter. The dollar was up against the Japanese yen.


Money Funds Rise in Latest Week (AP)

AP - Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by  #36;2.85 billion in the latest week to  #36;845.69 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.


Sybase Offers Free Linux Database (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Sybase is offering a free version of its leading enterprise database management system for Linux.


NHL Lockout Looming As Talks Break Off (AP)

AP - The NHL and the players' association appeared headed toward a lockout when talks broke off Thursday after the union's first new proposal in nearly a year.


Judge Won't Block Oracle Takeover Bid (AP)

AP - A federal judge on Thursday rejected the government's attempt to block Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft Inc., concluding a combination between the business software makers wouldn't throttle competition in a narrow market niche.


Air Force Coach Gets Five-Year Extension (AP)

AP - Air Force football coach Fisher DeBerry agreed to a five-year contract extension Thursday.


Judge Rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft Bid

SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge  on Thursday gave Oracle Corp. a green light to proceed with its  hostile bid to take over rival business software maker  PeopleSoft Inc., rejecting the government's bid to block the  \$7.7 billion deal.


Engineer Builds Robot That Walks on Water (AP)

AP - It could be called a mechanical miracle  #151; a robot that walks on water. With inspiration from nature and some help from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a research team led by Carnegie Mellon engineering assistant professor Metin Sitti has built a tiny robot that can walk on water, much like insects known as water skimmers, water skaters, pond skaters or Jesus bugs.


EDS Expects to Cut Up to 20,000 Jobs

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Electronic Data Systems Corp.  EDS.N, one of the world's biggest computer services  companies, is likely to cut up to 20,000 jobs over the next two  years, the company's chief executive said on Thursday.


Lockout Looms as NHL Players' Contract Offer Rejected

TORONTO (Reuters) - The National Hockey League rejected an  offer from the players in the latest round of labor  negotiations Thursday, leaving little hope of avoiding a  lockout start to the season next month.


Divers Find Ancient Skeleton in Mexico (AP)

AP - Divers making dangerous probes through underwater caves near the Caribbean coast have discovered what appears to be one of oldest human skeletons in the Americas, archaeologists announced at a seminar that was ending on Friday.


Sindelar Grabs Lead at Rain-Hit Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - Joey Sindelar grabbed the  first-round lead at the 100th Canadian Open on Thursday while  new world number one Vijay Singh spent most of a rainy day  signing autographs in the clubhouse.


Panel Urges Sharing of Data on Germs (AP)

AP - The value of freely sharing data on dangerous germs so vaccines and treatments can be developed outweighs the danger that bioterrorists may use the information to do harm, a scientific panel concluded Thursday.


Lucrative, Rare Species Need Trade Protections -WWF (Reuters)

Reuters - Booming global trade in rare forms of\wildlife ranging from tropical fish and trees to African\lizards is threatening many of them with extinction,\conservation group WWF said on Thursday.


Hurricane Ivan Roars Toward Jamaica (Reuters)

Reuters - Jamaicans scrambled for\supplies and fortified their homes as a ferocious Hurricane\Ivan swept nearer with 150 mph winds on Thursday after killing\at least 20 people on the tiny spice island of Grenada.


Fed on Tightening Path, Unfazed by Oil

SEATTLE (Reuters) -  The surge in oil prices over the  summer was not enough to derail the U.S. economy and the  central bank sees no reason to pause in its interest-rate rises  just yet, top Fed officials said on Thursday.


Saint Joseph's Extends Martelli's Contract

PHILADEPHIA (Sports Network) - Saint Joseph's University  extended the contract of men's basketball coach Phil Martelli  on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed,  but the new contract will keep Martelli on Hawk Hill through at  least the 2011-12 season.


Dollar Shoots Up Vs Yen on Weak Japan GDP

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar shot up against the yen on  Friday following a surprisingly weak figure for Japanese  revised gross domestic product in the second quarter that  raised concerns Japan's economy may be slowing.


Clippers Sign Top Pick Livingston

LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Clippers  signed first-round draft pick Shaun Livingston to a contract  Thursday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not  released.


Visteon Warns on Earnings

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Visteon Corp. VC.N warned on Thursday  that second half results will be well below prior forecasts as  its major customer Ford Motor Co. F.N cuts production, and  steel and fuel costs climb.


Women's Tour Shorten Season Under 'Roadmap 2010'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The women's tennis circuit is to be  shortened next year in an effort to give the players a longer  off-season, the tour's governing body announced on Thursday.


Germ Study Suggests Bloodletting May Work (AP)

AP - Could that ancient practice of bleeding patients really have done some good? A scientist says new research on how germs thrive in the body suggests it just may have  #151; for some people.


Federer Beats Agassi to Reach Open Semifinals

Roger Federer posted a huge win in the howling wind, beating two-time champion Andre Agassi 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.


Hurricane Blows Dolphins vs. Titans to Saturday

The Miami Dolphins' opening game against the Tennessee Titans will be played Saturday instead of Sunday because of approaching Hurricane Ivan.


Cracker Barrel Settling Discrimination Suits

The country-cooking restaurant chain has agreed to pay \$8.7 million over allegations that it segregated black customers, subjected them to racial slurs and gave black workers inferior jobs.


Tech Stocks End Higher, Oil Prices Climb

 By Megan Davies

 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. technology stocks gained onThursday after bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast,but blue chips slipped as oil prices climbed almost \$2 perbarrel, increasing concerns about future corporate profits.


Cost of Insuring Workers' Health Increases 11.2

It was the fourth consecutive year of double-digit increases in health insurance premiums, which has resulted in a decline in the number of insured workers.


OpenSSH Gateways with ProxyCommand

\\Lets say you have a cluster of machines behind a firewall or lack IP address\space for a unique frontend IP for all your boxes.\\You need to SSH into any one of the machines but first you need to manually SSH\into a gateway machine and then SSH into your target machines.  This is a major\pain as it involves a lot of wasted time and keystrokes.  \\Worse yet the standard scp and rsync tools won't work with SSH (and neither will\any other SSH pipe commands) to your target box.\\Luckily OpenSSH has a ProxyCommand configuration option that allows you to proxy\into your gateway, then forward all packets via this proxy.\\In order to do this you need 'netcat' installed and if you're on debian this c ...\\


Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp. INTC.O on Thursday  outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which  millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network  traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient.


EDS to cut up to 20,000 jobs over two years

The embattled IT services giant is trying to trim \$3 billion in annual costs.


Microsoft ready to ship Virtual Server

Product will allow a server to run multiple operating systems, or multiple copies of the same operating system at a single time


Cisco to acquire IT management firm

The networking giant will pay \$128 million in cash for NetSolve, which manages information technology systems.


Oracle wins antitrust case

Judge rejects Justice Department charges, allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft to continue.


What's next for Oracle?

CNET News.com answers your questions about the court case that set the software maker against the U.S. Department of Justice.


Oracle v. DOJ: Oracle wins

special coverage Oracle prevails in pursuit of PeopleSoft buy, as judge rejects Justice Department's antitrust arguments.


Students, college face off over Wi-Fi

University of Texas bans students' private Wi-Fi hot spots, saying they block access to a campus wireless network.


FCC frees up spectrum for 3G

Regulators set aside additional bandwidth for third-generation cell phones and other advanced wireless services.


The Woz has got game

Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak joins advisory board of start-up Eye Games.


Qualcomm pays \$170 million for display start-up

The wireless company buys a majority stake in Iridigm, developer of a brighter, low-cost alternative to LCD screens.


No. 1 Illinois 78, Chicago St. 59

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Luther Head scored 17 points and Dee Brown added 15 points and nine assists as Illinois celebrated its new No. 1 ranking with a 78-59 victory over Chicago State on Monday night.


A new handshake for mini hard drives?

Intel, Hitachi, Toshiba and others propose CE-ATA, a new interface for miniature hard drives used in consumer electronics.


Nokia's take on '20s glamour

Nokia on Thursday announced three new camera phones that it says are inspired by the style of the 1920s. One model in particular is described by the Finnish phone giant as "Garbo-esque" in its design character (that would be the 7270). All three handsets are shown here in art released by the company.


Update: Judge rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft case

NEW YORK - The judge presiding over the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to block Oracle Corp.'s proposed takeover of rival software maker PeopleSoft Inc. ruled in Oracle's favor on Thursday, removing one obstacle preventing the hostile acquisition.


IBM opens Linux center in Brazil

SAN FRANCISCO - IBM Corp. will spend more than \$1 million to help fund a Linux technology center in Brazil. The center, created in conjunction with the Brazilian government, aims to train 700 public service professionals on the use of Linux by year's end.


DemoMobile highlights service-based computing

SAN DIEGO -- At this year's DemoMobile 2004 conference here, the pulse of the wireless industry is registering a move toward service-based computing, which is about delivering applications and data from a managed platform to a variety of secure devices.


Cisco to acquire network monitoring provider NetSolve

SAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday.


Back-to-school, politics spur spam to new heights

BOSTON - Spurred by back-to-school sales and political pitches, spam e-mail accounted for 82 percent of all the inbound e-mail processed during August, and made up 90 percent of all mail sent during one spam-filled day last month, according to an e-mail security firm.


Japanese team claims optical breakthrough

TOKYO - Scientists from Fujitsu Ltd. and The University of Tokyo have developed a laser that is capable of maintaining a stable output over a wide temperature range at speeds and frequencies useful for optical communications, the research team said Friday. The device could enable the creation of optical networking equipment that is smaller, cheaper and consumes less power than current devices, the leader of the research team said.


Emulex, Snap aid IBM storage effort

Emulex has introduced a new entry-level line of SAN switch products designed for small and midsize businesses and small departmental SAN applications in a large enterprise. The new line has already been adopted by IBM for its recently introduced TotalStorage DS400, an entry-level Fibre Channel storage array announced last week.


US Open champ tops Els, Appleby by 6

SUN CITY, South Africa -- South Africa #39;s Retief Goosen claimed his first Sun City Golf Challenge title Sunday at the Gary Player Country Club.


Canon Unveils a Cavalcade of Printers

Topping the list of new models is a \$999 color laser multifunction printer.


Intel Keeps Its Eye on the Internet

In a future with millions of users and devices taxing the Net, Intel-based servers will help out.


Court Quashes Government #39;s Case Against Oracle

Let the bidding begin! A federal judge Thursday rejected a government attempt to block Oracle #39;s proposed takeover of rival PeopleSoft.


AZ hit by drug-induced depression

Shares in AstraZeneca fell 109p to 25.10 yesterday on news that its potential blockbuster drug offering stroke prevention, Exanta, might face delays in getting American approval.


Santander tightens its grip on Abbey

Banco Santander Central Hispano yesterday began to sever its 15-year ties with Royal Bank of Scotland to clear the way for its proposed 8.


English players snub media after victory

CHORZOW: The England football team staged a silent protest over recent press criticism, refusing to be interviewed after their 2-1 World Cup win over Poland here on Wednesday.


Schu calls for more safety

And he said he has shaken off the effects of his high speed crash here seven days ago. But the German Ferrari driver, a member of the Grand Prix Drivers #39; Association (GPDA), insisted further changes must be


Lockout Looms as NHL Players #39; Contract Offer Rejected

The National Hockey League rejected an offer from the players in the latest round of labor negotiations Thursday, leaving little hope of avoiding a lockout start to the season next month.


Revival That Starts With Stars on Sidelines

For all the hoopla surrounding last night #39;s Patriots-Colts opener, the National Football Conference East has pro football #39;s marquee sidelines: the Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs returning to


Here are some real sleepers to watch

I #39;ve had about all I can stand of the most overused football term since  quot;West Coast Offense. quot; And that #39;s  quot;fantasy sleeper.


One boy dies of bird flu disease in Thailand

A boy has died of bird flu virus in Thailand #39;s central Prachinburi province, bringing the death toll from the epidemic in Asia to 28, the official Thai News Agency reported here on Thursday.


Update 3: Japan Revises April-June GDP Data Down

Japan #39;s economy grew 0.3 percent in April-June from the previous quarter, less than the 0.4 percent growth rate initially estimated, the government said Friday.


Rainy NFL Pre-Game Show Goes Smoothly (AP)

AP - Elton John kept his red top on during the NFL's first on-field musical show since part of Janet's Jackson's black top came off at the Super Bowl.


Review: Campaign Finance Web Sites (AP)

AP - As a Washington journalist during the 90s, I made frequent treks to the Federal Election Commission to inspect cabinets full of campaign-finance reports to find out who was giving to whom.


Judge Rules for Oracle in PeopleSoft Bid

SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Software maker Oracle  on Thursday got the green light from a U.S. federal judge for  its \$7.7 billion takeover of smaller rival PeopleSoft Inc.,  sending PeopleSoft shares up 15 percent.


Scientists Try to Use Genesis Wreckage (AP)

AP - Scientists tried to pry apart a mangled NASA space capsule in hopes of salvaging its precious cargo of solar atoms Thursday, a day after the saucer-shaped probe crashed in the Utah desert.


NASA: Station's Oxygen Generator Fails (AP)

AP - The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply next week, NASA said Thursday.


US chides Seoul on nuclear tests

The US warns South Korea to expect no favours after it admits conducting secret nuclear experiments.


Morning Sky This Weekend is Sparkling

For the first time in almost two years, there are no bright planets in the evening sky. You might as well stay inside and eat dinner. The morning sky, on the other hand, is sparkling. Mercury. Venus. Saturn. A slender crescent Moon. The luminous stars of Orion. They're all on display in the days ahead: Sept. 10th through 12th.


Space Station's Oxygen Generator Fails

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The main oxygen generator for the international space station has failed, and the two astronauts on board may have to tap into an attached cargo ship's air supply next week, NASA said Thursday...


Scientists Follow Doomed Matter on a Ride Around a Black Hole

Cambridge University -- Scientists have pieced together the journey of a bundle of doomed matter as it orbited a black hole four times, an observational first. Their technique provides a new method to measure the mass of a black hole; and this may enable the testing of Einstein's theory of gravity to a degree few thought possible...


Most Americans Believe They Have Good Eating Habits

By JUAN A. LOZANO    HOUSTON (AP) -- Nearly 70 percent of Americans say they are careful about what they eat, and even more say diet is essential to good health, according to a new nationwide health poll in which obesity ranked second among the biggest health concerns...


Heart Disease Awareness May Create High Anxiety

By DAVID HAMMER     LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The attention that former President Clinton's heart surgery has drawn to problems of the circulatory system could have a negative side, experts say...


Extinction May Have Trickle-Down Effect

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.    A team of researchers led by Lian Pin Koh of the National University of Singapore studied some 12,200 plants and animals considered threatened or endangered, and calculated that an additional 6,300 dependent insects, mites, fungi and other species could be considered endangered...


Women Are Making Inroads in Video Game Industry

Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video game making. There's one woman besides Canada; the other 98 students were all guys. She jokes the ratio may be great for dating, but she sometimes got lonely.


North Sea oil decline widens trade gap

The steady decline in output from the North Sea pushed Britain to a deficit in oil trade for the first time in 13 years in July, and widened the overall trade deficit to its worst since January.


Solar prize crash-lands

An ambitious plan to pluck a falling space capsule from the sky with helicopters flown by Hollywood stunt pilots went awry when the capsule #39;s parachutes failed to open and it slammed into the desert.


Saturn reveals new ring and moon

Images of Saturn sent back to Earth by the Cassini spacecraft reveal a newly discovered ring and at least one new moon, scientists say.


Another 6000 species threatened with extinction

MORE than 6000 plants, insects and animals should be added to the list of the world #39;s endangered species, according to a study published yesterday.


Henman making surprising Open run

Imagine defending US Open champ Andy Roddick reaching his peak eight years from now. Unfathomable. Roddick playing better as a 30-year old than at 22?


Kenseth dominates IROCs short-track debut

Matt Kenseth turned the all-star International Race of Champions series into a one-star event Thursday night. Taking the lead on the sixth of 90 laps, Kenseth raced comfortably in front


US urges Americans to avoid Grenada

WASHINGTON -- The US government is urging its citizens to avoid travel to Grenada, Cuba, the Cayman Islands and Jamaica in light of Hurricane Ivan.


New al-Qaida Tape Airs

Two days before the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a new tape from an Osama bin Laden deputy has aired. The al-Qaida man says US forces have been driven into the  quot;trenches #39; #39; in Afghanistan.


School raiders #39; nationality identified

Security officials have identified six of the militants who seized a school in southern Russia as being from Chechnya, drawing a strong connection to the Chechen insurgents who have been fighting Russian forces for years.


McLaren Pleased With Boro Outburst

Middlesbrough manager Steven McClaren was delighted by his team #39;s offensive output against Manchester City Monday night. Striker Mark Viduka scored twice, and his striker partner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored the other in a 3-2 win.


Questions Raised About Bush Guard Service (AP)

AP - New documents unearthed in the midst of the presidential campaign fill in some blanks but raise other questions about the sometimes mysterious and spotty story of President Bush's military service during Vietnam when he won a coveted spot in the Texas Air National Guard and avoided the war.


Army Says C.I.A. Hid More Iraqis Than It Claimed

Army jailers in Iraq kept dozens of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison off official rosters to hide them from Red Cross inspectors.


From Dismal Chechnya, Women Turn to Bombs

The participation of Chechen women in suicide attacks reflects the radicalization of a war that has turned increasingly nihilistic.


Electronic Data May Cut 20,000 Jobs to Save \$3 Bln (Update1)

Electronic Data Systems Corp., the world #39;s second-largest seller of computer services, may cut as many as 20,000 jobs to help save \$3 billion within the next three years, Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan said.


FDA questions AstraZeneca #39;s Exanta

NEW YORK, September 9 (New Ratings) - The FDA has raised questions regarding AstraZenecas (AZN.NYS) blood thinner, Exanta. The leading pharmaceutical companys hopes had been pinned on Exanta, which


Britain #39;s trade gap widens as oil imports hit record high

Britain #39;s international trade gap widened in July as it ran up a monthly deficit on its oil balance for the first time in more than a decade,official figures showed Thursday.


Pieces of space capsule picked up

Scientists with tweezers picked through the twisted wreckage of a space capsule that crash-landed on Earth, hoping that microscopic clues to the evolution of the solar system weren #39;t completely lost in Utah #39;s salt flats.


Intel issues dire warning about internet #39;s future

SAN FRANCISCO - Intel has outlined its vision of the internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyse and direct network traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient.


Microsoft, ISV Partners Gear Up For Virtual Server 2005

Microsoft will join with ISV partners Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Computer Associates International and Veritas Software to unveil a host of management add-ons for its Virtual Server 2005, which will launch next week.


PeopleSoft flap may be hurting Oracle #39;s image

Oracle #39;s hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft has fueled negative perceptions of the software company among corporate computer buyers, which could sap demand for its products, according to a report published on Wednesday.


GAME DAY PREVIEW Game time: 7:00 PM

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- A pair of teams fighting for a postseason berth meet in Charlotte on Thursday when the Sting face the Sacramento Monarchs.


Briefly: The Woz has got game

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