Schilling completely fine with this decision

For those tempted to question or complain about the call to the bullpen with Curt Schilling two outs away from his fourth complete game of the season yesterday, consider the example set by the pitcher himself. It was a silent, practically imperceptible, protest.


Walk in park for Yankees

Drained by a difficult week, the New York Yankees needed an uplifting victory. That's exactly what they got yesterday.


NL notables

Vinny Castilla , who has 298 homers, became the first Rockies player to hit 30 in a season six times.


Lowe ready for a rude welcoming

Derek Lowe doesn't expect to pass unnoticed on the Red Sox' first trip back to Oakland, Calif., since his dramatic save in Game 5 of their division series last October -- and his subsequent vulgar gesture toward the A's dugout immediately after the final out.


Buckley is one of 12 players released

FOXBOROUGH -- Veteran cornerback Terrell Buckley was the most notable casualty yesterday as the Patriots trimmed their roster to 53 to meet the league deadline, cutting a total of 12 players and placing two on the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list.


Victim fallout is feared from Bryant case

EAGLE, Colo. -- The handling of the rape case against Los Angeles Laker star Kobe Bryant has some sexual assault victims and those who work with them worried that it will make women more reluctant to report attacks in the future.


Building green

Kristen Galfetti's small glass office at the new Genzyme Corp. headquarters in Cambridge has two doors. One allows access from the hall, and the other opens onto a four-foot-wide walkway on the building's perimeter.


Early wake-up call for LSU

Can a season be lost before Labor Day? Generally, the answer is no. Even the worst losses can be worked around when they occur on the first weekend of September. There's more than enough time for a team to move past any disappointment in losing a game most expected it to win.


Roof gardens: looking good, saving money

Once roof gardens were just a matter of aesthetics; now there's something called a  quot;green roof quot; that has environmental benefits.


University wrestles with controversial donation

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- When proud alumnus Ken Lay donated \$1.2 million in company stock to the University of Missouri five years ago, campus leaders hailed the donation from the then-chairman of Enron Corp.


Pay phones have become an old-fashioned hang-up

There are 1.1 million fossils in the collection of Harvard's Museum of Natural History: invertebrate, vertebrate, and one of more recent origin. Insert 50 cents, and it lets you make a phone call.


Colleges to kids: Clean up those PCs

Many of you can't be trusted with your own computers. Stupidity isn't the problem. It's laziness, mostly, combined with a penny-wise stinginess that resents the \$40 price of a good antivirus program.


France honours director Spielberg

France makes Steven Spielberg a Legion of Honour, in recognition of his film-making talent.


Truce fails to soothe Shi'ite fears

BAGHDAD -- A week after reaching a truce with Moqtada al-Sadr's rebel militia, a move officials hailed as a breakthrough that would let them bolster security forces and restart reconstruction projects, the interim Iraqi government faces a deepening crisis of confidence among the country's Shi'ite Muslim majority.


Burials begin in Russia; 180 still missing

BESLAN, Russia -- Mothers wailed over the coffins of their children yesterday and dozens of townsmen dug graves in a football field-size piece of scrubland next to the cemetery. Funeral processions snaked through the streets as grief-stricken Russians began to bury victims of the terror attack on a school that left more than 350 people dead.


Presidential Candidates Hit Midwest

The presidential candidates and their running mates fanned out across the Midwest with Labor Day messages promising job creation, appealing for votes in the territory pivotal to winning November's election.    President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were heading to three states between them Monday; Democratic candidate John Kerry and running mate John Edwards were venturing to six...


Local Stocks

A jump in job growth helped Wall Street inch higher last week, though Intel #39;s lowered revenue expectations kept gains to a minimum.


The missing million

LAST LABOR DAY, we took note of the jobless recovery. At that time, almost two years after the relatively short 2001 recession had been declared over, the American economy still was losing jobs.


China vows tougher penalties, up to life in prison, for Internet <b>...</b>

Chinese makers and distributors of pornographic materials sent through the Internet, cellphones and other communication devices will face penalties as severe as life imprisonment under new rules that take effect Monday.


US government, companies warn of critical Oracle flaws

SEPTEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - The US government #39;s Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) and software security companies have issued warnings about a number of security vulnerabilities in versions of Oracle Corp.


Israel Builds Barrier Section in Southern West Bank, AP Says

Israel, for the first time, began building a section of its security barrier in an area of the southern West Bank, the Associated Press reported, citing unidentified Israeli government officials.


Hurricane Frances Causes Damage in Bahamas

Howling winds and severe flooding brought by Hurricane Frances pounded the Bahamas for two days, leaving at least two people dead, homes destroyed and yards littered with mangled trees.


Asian Stocks Rise, Report Lifts Nikkei (Reuters)

Reuters - A corporate spending survey that\boosted optimism about Japan's economy drove Tokyo shares\sharply higher on Monday, while other Asian stock markets\traded around multi-month highs.


Kuwait: Fundamentalists Recruiting Teens (AP)

AP - Every Friday, 17-year-old Dhari al-Zahameel's family would wait for him to come back from the mosque so they could have lunch together. Then one day the young al-Zahameel didn't come home, instead sending word he had gone to fight in the jihad, or holy war.


Japan April-June GDP rate likely to be revised up on strong corporate data (AFP)

AFP - Japan's second quarter growth rate is likely to be revised up this week on the back of data showing increased corporate investment in factories and offices along with higher profits.


EMC, Veritas Tune Mail Archiving (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Both EMC and Veritas are building up their respective e-mail archiving offerings through development and acquisition to give customers more stringent control of enterprise content.


Fernando looking forward to the unique challenge of Monza

The young Spaniard is looking forward to racing on the legendary Monza circuit, and will enjoy his time in Italy - it almost feels like home for him!


Dollar closes slightly weaker

THE Australian dollar closed about half a US cent lower today, but was off its lows after a sharp fall on Friday night following a US dollar rally.


Monti gives tentative backing to SCH #39;s Abbey bid: FT

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Banco Santander Central Hispanico #39;s (STD) proposed 8.75 billion pound bid for UK bank Abbey National (UK:ANL) has been given the tentative approval of Mario Monti, the outgoing European Union competition commissioner, the Financial


Still no contract for workers

Eight months after their contract expired, London #39;s outside workers remain without a new deal. Contract talks are not scheduled and none have been held since June when new city manager Jeff Fielding arrived


China To Severely Punish Internet Porn Producers

China is cracking down on people who engage in the production of pornographic materials by means of the internet, mobile communication terminals and  quot;phone-sex quot;, according to a report by Xinhua news agency.


Traditional MBA programs receiving fewer applications

A shrinking pool of young adults, a dearth of international students and a tight job market are reducing demand for traditional, two-year master of business administration programs across the country.


Man gets life imprisonment for p0rn

Those caught for  #39;serious offenses #39; could now face life imprisonment while less serious cases could result in compulsory surveillance, detainment, taking into custody by the police.


Sony lawyer enslaved worker, apparently

ONE OF THE brains behind the music industry #39;s moves to drag old ladies, children and other file-sharers through the courts has just lost a slavery case.


ETA lets off small bombs in seven Spanish cities

On the anniversary of the Spanish Constitution yesterday ETA let off seven small explosive devices in as many Spanish cities. The blasts took place almost simultaneously at around 13.30 hours in Santillana


Roddick, Serena Serve Notice at U.S. Open

NEW YORK - Serena Williams left her opponent swinging at shadows, then Andy Roddick finished off his work with a 135 mph fastball. Roddick and Williams easily aced their latest tests in the U.S...


Apache rejects sender ID standard

MICROTHOFT #39;S bid to get its anti-thpam Sender ID accepted by the open thource community was dealt a bit of a blow when Apache rejected the idea.


The Lessons of Beslan for Russia and the World

It is the nature of terrorism that every time one thinks there is a limit to the depths to which terrorists can sink, they contrive even baser atrocities.


William Hill 1st-Half Profit Jumps on Betting Results (Update2)

William Hill Plc, the UK #39;s No. 2 bookmaker, said first-half profit jumped 36 percent as fewer favorites won at events such as the Euro 2004 soccer tournament.


Touch-screen voting

Nevada officials will provide voters with touch-screen voting machines from Sequoia Voting Systems Inc. in a primary in September and in the general election in November.


Can Capriati beat Serena?

Jennifer Capriati believes she has what it takes to finally get that first US Open title. She believes getting past Serena Williams in the quarterfinals could be the push she needs to make her Grand Slam dream come true.


Hole story? No. 18 #39;s is quite interesting

When the leaders walk up the 18th fairway today at the \$5 million Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston, they will be faced with decisions that have repercussions.


Sadler #39;s 1st, but others enjoy Pop Secret win

FONTANA, Calif. - Elliott Sadler collared the biggest prize, a tidy \$279,398 winner #39;s check for capturing the Pop Secret 500 on Sunday at California Speedway.


AL highlights

- WHITE SOX 6, MARINERS 2: At Chicago, Felix Diaz did something few pitchers have been able to do lately. He found a way to shut down Ichiro Suzuki.


Government lifts curfew on Nepal capital

Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the streets on Nepal #39;s capital on Monday after the government lifted a curfew imposed after deadly anti-Muslim riots erupted last week.


CSFB picks Ex-Merrill banker as China head

Global investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston, or CSFB, has announced the appointment of former Merrill Lynch banker Zhang Liping as its country head for China.


Road trip ends on rough note; Ichiro goes 1 for 4

The Mariners begin a 13-game homestand today. It will be nice for them to put a word after home other than  quot;run. quot;. The day after Chicago hit five home runs in an 8-7 victory, the


Today's schedule

Pro baseball: International League -- Pawtucket vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I., 1 p.m.; Eastern League -- Portland vs. New Hampshire at Hadlock Field, Portland, Maine, 1 p.m.; Atlantic League -- Nashua vs. Newark at Holman Stadium, Nashua, 6:30 p.m.


Great match, with something mixed in

NEW YORK -- Although Maria Sharapova's Siberian childhood was not spent in one of the region's infamous salt mines, she remained the salt of the tennis earth to the folks who made their way to Flushing Meadow in a record drove yesterday.


Tremblay and Alexander tough it out

Kathy Tremblay hoped to score a top-five finish in yesterday's Monster Challenge Triathlon. Instead, she took home first place, and a fat lip.


Check for spyware before installing SP2 warns Microsoft

Windows users who install Service Pack 2 should first scan their systems and remove any spyware, according to a Microsoft Executive.


Ganguly #39;s growling list of woe

With the NatWest Challenge a thing of the past, Cricket365 scours the papers to bring our readers what the Indian media are saying about their players.


Easy pickings

The defending champions are finally in the World Cup of Hockey win column. Granted, their 3-1 victory last night came against Slovakia, the team that #39;s been the weakest in the North American pool so far.


Leading the way

In the instant it took for the baseball to reach the right hand of Javier Vazquez, even someone with an outlook as rosy as Joe Torre #39;s had time to gasp and initiate worry.


Kidnapping No Basis in Islam

It is not only the government in Paris and numerous colleagues who demand the release of the two kidnapped French journalists in Iraq who have been threatened with death: There are also many voices from the Islamic world, including Amr Mussa, the secretary


Russia Mourns Hostage Deaths, Putin Criticized (Reuters)

Reuters - Russia on Monday mourned the\deaths of hundreds of children and adults in its worst hostage\drama as criticism mounted over the way President Vladimir\Putin and his security forces handled the crisis.


ASEAN recognizes China as market economy (AFP)

AFP - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recognised China as a full market economy, Chinese state press reported following a meeting of ASEAN finance ministers in Indonesia.


All eyes on NextWave's exit (TheDeal.com)

TheDeal.com - The telecom, which holds billions of dollars worth of wireless spectrum, has until mid-October to file its reorganization plan.


State Dept.: More Russia Terrorism Likely (AP)

AP - After two weeks of terrorist violence in Russia, the State Department urged Americans visiting or living there to "exercise caution and remain vigilant and aware" to avoid becoming a random victim of a future attack.


William Hill boosted by Euro 2004

UK bookmaker William Hill reports a rise in half year profits helped by  increased trading hours and the Euro 2004 football championships.


Blair 'is obstacle to Euro vote'

Tony Blair could hinder efforts to winning a "yes" vote in the referendum on the EU constitution, says a leading think tank.


Brazil uncovers corrupt officials

Federal prosecutors in Brazil say they have identified 137 politicians and more than 400 officials involved in a corruption scandal.


Sequels save blockbuster summer

Sequels to Shrek, Spider-Man and Harry Potter help propel US box office takings to a new summer record.


Frances Takes Aim at Florida Panhandle

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Weakened but persistent, Tropical Storm Frances took aim at the Florida Panhandle on Monday after leaving behind flooding and torn rooftops throughout a wide swath of central and southern Florida...


Oil-price boom a boon for producers

Not everyone was complaining when the price of a barrel of oil flirted with the \$50 mark on global markets earlier this summer. For Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, it meant more money to


Libya bidding to lure investment for oil sector

Tripoli sets outs transparent bidding process for foreign firms to woo investment for sanctions-hit oil sector. By Hassen Zenati - TRIPOLI.


Longhorn to arrive in 2006

Microsoft has announced plans to deliver Longhorn, the next version of the Windows desktop client, in 2006. But to meet this deadline, Longhorn will not include some previously announced features, such as the WinFS storage subsystem.


Roddick turns up aces in gaining round of 16

NEW YORK -- Defending champion Andy Roddick finally met a seeded veteran in the third round of the US Open. Something of a challenge, right?


Lamb helping to lead Astros #39; charge

Lamb, who was in spring training with the Yankees, went 4-for-5, including his career-high 10th homer, and drove in four runs as the surging Astros beat the Pirates, 10-5, yesterday at Minute Maid Field for their ninth win in a row.


Son of anti-US warlord seeks Somali presidency

NAIROBI - The son of a Somali warlord who eluded and embarrassed United States forces a decade ago on Sunday stepped up his campaign to become president of a country his father helped plunge into anarchy.


William Hill reports profits increase

William Hill, Britain #39;s second largest betting shop chain, today reported a 40 increase in half-year profits, but saw business slow during July and August.


Longhorn plans cut short

Microsoft last week faced accusations of short-changing its Software Assurance customers following its decision to strip core features from the next major Windows client operating system, codenamed Longhorn.


Fresh bird flu hits Malaysia

MALAYSIA announced today its second outbreak of deadly bird flu in three weeks, near a northern village close to the border with Thailand where the disease was first detected.


Getting the Hurricane Word Out

The director of the National Hurricane Center stays calm in the midst of a storm, but wants everyone in hurricane-prone areas to get the message from his media advisories: Respect the storm's power and make proper response plans.


Catch a Falling Space Capsule

It's reality TV at its most sci-fi. Two Hollywood stunt pilots hired by NASA are practicing to snag the 400-pound Genesis capsule Wednesday to give it a softer landing as it hurtles to earth. It'll be broadcast live so they better get it right.


HD PC: Cheaper Than High-Def TV

A new device that costs a couple hundred bucks can turn the home office into a high-definition media center. It's a start anyway, and far less expensive than coughing up for a television setup.


India, Pakistan end talks, disagree on Kashmir (Reuters)

Reuters - The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir.


India, Pakistan End Talks, Disagree on Kashmir

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of India and  Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks  to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed  no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir.


Monitors sound Afghan poll alert

Insecurity and intimidation are putting October elections in Afghanistan at risk, a new report says.


Net calls get their own area code

The telecoms watchdog Ofcom is considering how to regulate firms that let you make calls via the net.


Has Your Broadband Had Its Fiber?

Alternative form of high-speed Internet access makes its way to U.S. homes.


Souness set for Newcastle

Blackburn have confirmed Souness has left Ewood Park and the BBC has confirmed he has agreed terms to succeed Sir Bobby Robson. Newcastle had targeted Birmingham #39;s Steve Bruce and Aston Villa manager David


Jones predicts tough start for franchise

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has predicted a difficult start for Australia #39;s new franchise in the expanded Super rugby competition starting in 2006.


Still winners despite loss

One by one, Bellevue High football assistants sprinted up the press-box corridor, shouting at the top of their lungs. Defensive coordinator James Hasty, a former NFL cornerback, was the loudest, screaming,  quot;The streak is over.


Time to take care of business

The Cubs didn #39;t need to fly anywhere near Florida to be in the eye of the storm. For a team that is going on 100 years since last winning a championship, the only thing they never are at a loss for is controversy.


Dudek: Poland hot for England

Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has warned that Poland are confident ahead of their World Cup 2006 qualifying match against England on Wednesday.


Confusion over alleged capture of Hussein ally

Baghdad - Iraqi authorities struggled on Monday to clear up confusion over whether the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein #39;s ousted dictatorship had been nabbed in a shootout north of Baghdad.


ASEAN recognizes China as market economy

SHANGHAI : The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recognised China as a full market economy, Chinese state press reported following a meeting of ASEAN finance ministers in Indonesia.


Bomb kills two, injures 10 in Bangladesh

A bomb blast killed two people and wounded 10 in northeastern Bangladesh Sunday, coinciding with a visit by a US counter-terrorism official to the country.


Serbian Assassination Suspect in Court (AP)

AP - The chief suspect in the slaying of Serbia's first democratic prime minister since World War II returned to court Monday for a trial that has been marred by delays and bureaucratic tie-ups.


Explosion Rocks Gaza City (AP)

AP - An explosion was heard in Gaza City early Monday, but Palestinian and Israeli security officials said the blast had apparently been caused by a sonic boom.


Dollar Keeps Gains Against Euro

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar clung to most of the previous  session's gains against the euro on Monday after a positive  U.S. jobs report last week reinforced expectations for an  interest rate rise this month.


Israel Hints Ousting Arafat Delayed by Gaza Pullout

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel renewed its threat on Monday  to remove Yasser Arafat but hinted it had delayed taking action  against the Palestinian president to avoid complicating a  planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.


Huge Nigerian drive against polio

Some 13 million children in northern Nigeria are being vaccinated against polio in a bid to wipe out the disease.


ADB to help improve air quality in Indonesia

MANILA (DPA): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it would help improve air quality in Indonesia through a US\$700,000 technical assistance grant.


Internet #39;s Speed Increases As It Turns 35 Years Old

As the Internet turned 35 last week, Web speed-demons claimed a new record for how fast data can be transmitted over computer networks, announcing they had sent the equivalent of a big fat


Singapore verifying reports of new Malaysian bird flu outbreak

SINGAPORE : Singapore says it is verifying reports of another bird flu outbreak in a Malaysian farm. Singapore was scheduled to review its current ban on Malaysian poultry and eggs on Saturday, but this may now be delayed.


Souness Is Talk of the Toon

Graeme Souness is reportedly set to leave Blackburn and take over as Newcastles new manager. The Scot is said to have told his Blackburn playing staff of his intention this morning, and BBC Radio 5 Live


Wright says NI must win

Northern Ireland must win in Wales to revive their World Cup hopes according to former goalkeeper Tommy Wright. Saturday #39;s 3-0 defeat at home to Poland was a disastrous start for Lawrie Sanchez #39;s side and


India-Pakistan talks conclude with claim of progress on Kashmir

NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan concluded talks Monday, declaring that the South Asian rivals had made significant progress in improving relations, despite their inability to agree on the future of divided Kashmir.


Has Your Broadband Had Its Fiber? (PC World)

PC World - Alternative form of high-speed Internet access makes its way to U.S. homes.


Car Bomb Near Fallujah Causes U.S. Deaths (AP)

AP - A massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday killing and wounding several U.S. Marines, a U.S. military official said on condition of anonymity.


European Stocks, Yields Higher

LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks touched two-month highs  on Monday as tech shares rallied after STMicroelectronics    stuck to its full year forecast while government bond yields  firmed on continuing speculation about rate hikes.


William Hill slips on punters #39; winning streak

Shares in William Hill have dipped after it warned growth in its winnings had slipped in July and August as customers enjoyed a lucky streak on horse races.


No Benefit for Boeing in Airbus Cuts

US aviation giant Boeing Co., facing stiff competition from Airbus, won #39;t be helped by a cut in government-backed loans to the European aircraft maker, a top EU official said Monday.


World #39;s largest computing grid goes live

The world #39;s largest permanent computing grid has gone online, giving scientists access to the processing power of 6,000 computers at 78 locations, including 1,000 at 12 sites across the UK.


Windows world gets OS X wake up call

Apple should be pushing its Mac OS X software aggressively into corporations running Windows, says a Microsoft solution provider in Massachusetts, but others claim that Apple might be missing


Souness ties up Toon deal

Graeme Souness, a 33-1 outsider for the vacant managerial post at Newcastle this morning, has resigned his role at Blackburn and agreed terms with the Magpies, who he will join on Monday.


Pictures: Biaggi hits Capirossi.

Before the Portuguese Grand Prix, Sito Pons had restated his position that it could well be a mistake that decides the destination of the 2004 world championship.


SA Rugby set to score big with Super 14

The Super 12 will become a Super 14 with additional teams in Australia and South Africa and the Tri-Nations will be expanded to nine matches between the Springboks, the Wallabies and the All Blacks.


Malaysia #39;s Anwar Appeals Conviction, Seeks Political Re-Entry

Malaysia #39;s former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim asked the nation #39;s highest court to set aside a corruption conviction for which he has already served jail time, seeking to clear his name and pave the way for a return to politics.


Moscow suicide bombing death toll grows

The death toll from a suicide bombing outside a Moscow subway station rose to 10 as a 20-year-old man succumbed to his injuries, Russian news agencies reported.


Islamic Radicalism Not an Issue in Indonesia Vote

LAMONGAN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian farmer Agus  Saefuddin lives in the East Java regency of Lamongan, home to  three brothers who were key players in the Bali bombings that  killed 202 people, but he doesn't know their names.


US soldiers killed in Iraq ambush

US soldiers are killed in an ambush on a military convoy near Falluja in Iraq, officials say.


EU: Coke Anti-Trust Deal Not Set in Stone (Reuters)

Reuters - A proposed settlement between\Coca-Cola Co. and the European Commission to end a long-running\antitrust case over fizzy drinks is not yet set in stone, the\European Union's executive said on Monday.


Sadler Wins Race, Clinches Spot in Top 10 (AP)

AP - Elliott Sadler raced to his second victory of the season and all but wrapped up a spot in the NASCAR's new championship playoff Sunday night at California Speedway.


Tedford Extends Contract to 2009

Twenty-four hours after missing out on its first Rose Bowl since 1959, the Cal football program was given reason for a half-decade of hope.


Egyptian Officials Arrive in West Bank (AP)

AP - Two top Egyptian officials arrived in the West Bank on Monday for talks with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Israel's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.


Not bowling them over

By now weve established that the fans are tired of college footballs bowl system, the prevailing opinion that wed all like to see a playoff.


China to Decide Curbs After August Data

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's central bank said it was  considering further measures to rein in growth in the world's  seventh-largest economy, but would take a hard look at August  economic data before making any decisions.


UK manufacturers 'in good shape'

UK factories enjoyed a surge in new orders over the summer, but high oil prices weighed on the service sector, surveys suggest.


Malaysia's Anwar Seeks to Clear Name, Remove Ban

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian rebel politician  Anwar Ibrahim, freed from jail last week, sought on Monday to  clear the way for his return to active politics when his  lawyers moved to have his criminal record wiped clean.


Twins for panda shown sex videos

\A panda in China who became pregnant after watching sex education videos gives birth to twins.


Warriors hold on against Celtics

Troy Murphy had his fourth straight double-double with a career-high 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors won consecutive games for the first time this


Talks End: Indo-Pak Ceasefire To Continue

New Delhi, Sept. 6 (NNN): Concluding their two-day Foreign Ministers-level talks, India and Pakistan on Monday decided to continue the ceasefire, which is in force since November 25, 2003.


JAPAN: Toyota to build Chinese Camry plant with Guangzhou <b>...</b>

Toyota Motor and Chinese partner Guangzhou Automobile reportedly will invest 3.8 billion yuan (\$US459 million) to build a new plant in China, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles.


Fallujah car bomb hits US marines

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Several US marines were either killed or wounded when a powerful car bomb exploded in a neighbourhood on the edge of Fallujah Monday.


Newborns prefer beautiful faces

Newborn infants display an innate preference for looking at attractive faces rather than their opposite, researchers say.


Transmeta Hype Suffers Hardware Reality

Four years after its splashy launch, chip maker is still struggling.


Nets win in Kidd #39;s return

Point guard #39;s late play is difference vs. Raptors; Heat #39;s O #39;Neal surpasses 10,000 rebounds in win. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Jason Kidd couldn #39;t have scripted a better ending, except perhaps for a flashier assist on the winning basket.


West Japan Quakes Unlikely to Be Precursors-Panel (Reuters)

Reuters - Two strong earthquakes that struck\western Japan are unlikely to be precursors to the type of\massive tremors that hit the region every century or so and the\chances of major aftershocks seem low, a government panel said\on Monday.


#39;ROIDS ALL THE RAGE AT UNION #39;S CONFAB

Normally, the Major League Baseball Players Association #39;s executive board meetings gather about as much attention as a Brewer-Pirate game.


More West Africa Locust Swarms Coming Soon-Reports (Reuters)

Reuters - Locusts in West Africa are devouring\crops and breeding at such a rate they are expected to create a\substantial number of new swarms across the region in\September, two reports said.


JVC develops corn starch DVD - what next?:

Business India: Tokyo, Dec 7 : Victor Co of Japan (JVC) has said it has succeeded in manufacturing an environmentally friendly DVD with a special plastic synthesised from corn starch.


Strike threatens Japan baseball

\Japan's professional baseball players threaten to strike for the first time since the game was introduced 70 years ago.


Keegan Delighted with Wright-Phillips II

Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan was able to salvage the emergence of a potential new star out of a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Middlesbrough.


EU ruling on Santander #39;s Abbey bid due next week

The European Commission first expects to make a decision next week on competition issues raised by the bid from Spain #39;s Santander Central Hispano for Abbey National, a spokeswoman says.


Indonesian Shares End Lower On Profit-Taking

JAKARTA (Dow Jones)--Indonesian shares ended marginally lower Monday as investors, mostly local retails, took profit in select blue chips that rose in the previous seven sessions, dealers said.


Porn Producers To Be Severely Punished in China

According to the interpretations by China #39;s Supreme People #39;s Court and Supreme People #39;s Procuratorate, grave cases of non-profit production and dissemination of pornographic materials are also criminal and subject to punishment.


Developers to gather at Intel forum

This week, chip giant Intel is hosting its twice-a-year Intel Developer Forum, where PC hardware and software developers will hear the company #39;s plans for future products.


LCD Prices Fell More Than Expected in August

Large-sized LCD panel pricing fell faster than expected last month, due to disappointing demand, rising supply and swelling inventories that created a near-term headache for suppliers, but also paved the way for stronger sales during Q4, according to


Souness appointed Newcastle manager

The 51-year-old Scot has been given the St James #39; Park job after his predecessor was shown the door following a poor run of results.


Pop Secret 500 Race Notes  amp; Quotes

Notes and quotes from various drivers following California Speedway #39;s Pop Secret 500. Jeff Gordon slipped to second in points following an engine failure while Jimmie Johnson moved back into first.


Russians question official take on hostage-takers #39; identities

MOSCOW -- Two days after the bloody end of a hostage crisis left more than 300 people dead, the identity of the attackers who seized a school in the ethnic patchwork of Russia #39;s North Caucasus region remained uncertain yesterday.


Showing Faith in France

Asasma Butt walked up to the entrance of the Lyce Rabelais in northern Paris last Thursday - the first day of school for students across France -he did something she didn #39;t want to do.


Japan rocked by two powerful earthquakes

TOKYO - A pair of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan today, rattling several major cities and triggering tsunami waves. There are reports at least four people are injured, but no damage reports yet.


Japan #39;s Government to Discuss BSE Cattle Tests Monday (Update1)

The Japanese government #39;s Food Safety Commission will meet Monday to discuss cattle-testing procedures for mad cow disease, possibly bringing forward the end of Japan #39;s ban on imports of US beef.


Men sued for spam pushing fake diplomas

Pennsylvania #39;s attorney general on Monday sued two men for allegedly violating state law by sending out junk e-mail touting an online university that grants diplomas in 72 hours.


Remove Spyware Before Installing Windows XP SP2 Update

Microsoft is warning Windows XP users to check for and remove any spyware that may be installed on computer systems before installing the Windows XP service pack 2 (SP2), security update.


IT managers still hungry for storage

The worldwide demand for storage capacity continues to accelerate rapidly, with the latest research from analyst IDC showing a 41.


New numbers for Internet phone users

A new batch of phone numbers will be assigned to accommodate the emerging market for cheap phone calls over the Internet, telecoms industry regulator Ofcom says.


At least 90 dead, 77 missing in China rainstorms

BEIJING : At least 90 people were killed and 77 were missing in torrential storms lashing southwest China, disaster relief officials said.


Shock and Vengeance

There might seem few places less likely to be scorched by the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, than Nepal. Outside Kathmandu, the Himalayan kingdom exists in a timeless trance of mountains and road-free valleys all but lost to the present day.


Britain Creates New Numbers for Internet Phone Users (Reuters)

Reuters - A new batch of phone numbers will be\assigned in Britain to accommodate the emerging market for\cheap phone calls over the Internet, the UK's media and\telecoms regulator said on Monday.


Spam Makes Up Half of All Emails in China -Expert (Reuters)

Reuters - Unsolicited Internet messages account\for more than half of all e-mails received in China, an\international "spam" expert said on Monday, urging the Chinese\government to take forceful action against junk mail.


Dollar Clings to Gains Vs Euro

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar retained most of the previous  session's gains against the euro on Monday after a positive  U.S. jobs report last week reinforced expectations for an  interest rate rise later this month.


US Space Agency Says Shuttle Repair Worries Remain

The US space agency, NASA, says work continues on safety improvements on the space shuttle design in anticipation of the shuttle #39;s return to flight in 2005.


Iraq Govt Says Has Not Captured Top Saddam Aide

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The most wanted Saddam Hussein aide  still on the run in Iraq, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, has not been  captured, Iraq's interior ministry said, adding that medical  checks on a man in custody showed he was not Ibrahim.


NCSSM students #39; research wins national competition

Lucie Guo #39;s grandfather died of cancer in China before she was born because doctors failed to detect the disease early enough to save him.


Libya outlines oil contract plans

Libya moves ahead with plans to modernise its oil industry and invites representatives from global companies to Tripoli for talks.


Australia Govt Accused of Politicizing U.S. Trial

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's opposition Labor accused  the conservative government on Monday of politicizing the  military trial of an Australian al Qaeda suspect, detained at a  U.S. naval base in Cuba.


Iraqis Probe Reports of Al-Douri's Arrest

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi authorities struggled on Monday to clear up confusion over whether the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein's ousted dictatorship had been nabbed in a shootout north of Baghdad.    Also Monday, a massive car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah killing and wounding several U.S...


European Shares at 2-Month High

European shares inched up to fresh two-month highs on Monday as optimism grew that the US economy was doing well, helping to lift beaten-down sectors such as technology and insurers.


Monti backs bid for Abbey

EU COMPETITION commissioner Mario Monti has backed Banco Santander Centrale Hispanos 8.75 billion bid for Abbey National. Monti suggested support for a Spanish bid, saying:  quot;At first glance, it is a contribution


Union meeting crucial to Alitalia

WITH the future of Italy #39;s flagship carrier at stake, Alitalia is preparing to unveil a rescue plan at a crucial meeting with unions, revealing the number of planned job cuts aimed at averting collapse.


Chinese commerce official says GM has no grounds for piracy <b>...</b>

BEIJING: A top Chinese commerce official said Monday that General Motors Corp. hasn #39;t provided enough evidence to prove that a local company copied one of its car models.


Singapore, India conclude 9th round of trade talks

Singapore and India have concluded their ninth round of negotiations on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA), which will no doubt expand economic cooperation between the two countries.


Global mobile phone sales soar

Strong demand for replacement handsets in western Europe and the US helped push global mobile phone sales to 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 per cent increase from the second quarter of 2003, new research has claimed.


Red Hat appoints new CFO

Red Hat has appointed its CFO to replace the sudden departure of Kevin Thompson two months ago. Charlie Peters is the new head of finance at the leading Linux distributor and takes the title Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.


Souness to Newcastle

Souness, 51, replaces Sir Bobby Robson, who was sacked last week after the club suffered four league games without a win. Souness resigned from his current club, Blackburn Rovers, and will take up his post at Newcastle on Monday 13th September.


De La Salle coach, players, take snapped streak in stride

CONCORD, Calif. They lost for the first time since 1991, but there #39;s no bitterness on the De La Salle High School football team.


Oil Eases as Funds Take Profits (Reuters)

Reuters - Oil prices eased on Monday as\speculative funds continued to take profits but a tight global\supply picture stopped the selling from gaining much momentum.


Web Auctions Start-Up Nets Funding for Expansion (Reuters)

Reuters - Dropshop, a Munich-based start-up that\auctions products on the Internet for those too lazy or\perplexed to do it themselves, has raised 9 million euros\( #36;10.9 million) from investors including Benchmark Capital and\Index Ventures.


Wal-Mart Sees Sales to Rise 2-4 Pct (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1\retailer, on Monday said its September sales at U.S. stores\open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast\for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase, driven by back-to-school\buying.


European stocks post small gains in quiet trading (AFP)

AFP - European stock markets eked out modest gains in early trading with little corporate news to spur trading and US markets closed for a public holiday.


Free Mobile Security From Trend Micro

The Mobile Security provides anti-virus and anti-spam protection for users of data-centric mobile phones and PDAs. Data-centric mobile devices, according to industry analysts, have become an attractive target


'Not yet time' for sanctions against Sudan: UN envoy (AFP)

AFP - The time has not yet come to impose international sanctions against the government of Sudan, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's envoy Jan Pronk said during a visit to Oslo.


Scientists Show Babies Have Innate Sense of Beauty (Reuters)

Reuters - Beauty may not be just in the\eye of the beholder after all because a sense of visual\attraction is hardwired in the brain at birth, a British\scientist said on Monday.


World's Oldest Field Test Reveals Soil Secrets (Reuters)

Reuters - The world's longest continually\running experiment has revealed traces of plutonium in British\soil from nuclear tests in the Nevada desert 50 years ago,\scientists said on Monday.


Launch of Israeli Spy Satellite Fails (Reuters)

Reuters - A rocket carrying an Israeli spy\satellite crashed shortly after liftoff on Monday, officials\said.


Romania Says Heavy Metal Spilled Into North River (Reuters)

Reuters - Romanian environmental officials on\Sunday investigated a spill of toxic heavy metals into a river\in the north of the country that has reportedly caused\neighboring Ukraine to cut water supplies to five towns.


Wal-Mart Sees Sales to Rise 2-4 Pct

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1  retailer, on Monday said its September sales at U.S. stores  open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast  for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase, driven by back-to-school  buying.


India offers to supply diesel to Pak

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Monday met Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar to discuss areas of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.


Launch of Israeli Spy Satellite Fails

A rocket carrying an Israeli spy satellite intended to boost the Jewish state #39;s surveillance over arch-enemy Iran crashed into the sea shortly after liftoff on Monday, officials and defense sources said.


UK creates new numbers for Internet phone users

A new batch of phone numbers will be assigned in Britain to accommodate the emerging market for cheap phone calls over the Internet, the UK #39;s media and telecoms regulator said on Monday.


Debian rejects Sender ID

Developers responsible for the Debian Linux distribution announced on Saturday that they will not implement Sender ID due to Microsoft #39;s insistence on licensing the anti-spam standard.


Web Auctions Start-Up Nets Funding for Expansion

Dropshop, a Munich-based start-up that auctions products on the Internet for those too lazy or perplexed to do it themselves, has raised 9 million euros (\$10.


Brodeur makes it easy

You can feel the confidence level, not just with Team Canada but with all of Canada. There #39;s every expectation, from one end of the bench to the other, that Martin Brodeur is going to hold the fort.


EU reportedly closer to settling antitrust case with Coca-Cola

The European Union is moving closer to settling its long-running antitrust case against Coca-Cola Co., having judged the beverage giant #39;s offer to modify distribution


Sony in Talks to Sell Products at Wal-Mart

TOKYO - The electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. is talking with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. in an effort to boost sales by shipping to US discount chains with which it previously did little business.


Stadler partners up

Junior amateur Aaron Woodard learned one of golf #39;s truisms this weekend at the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links.  quot;The better you putt, the lower your score, quot; Woodard said.


EU Commission taking its time with SCH bid for Abbey National

The European Commission is taking all the time it needs to rule on Banco Santander Central Hispano #39;s bid for Abbey National, competition spokeswoman Amelia Torres said Monday.


EU welcomes Coca-Cola plan to resolve anti-trust row

The European Commission welcomed Monday proposals by Coca Cola to resolve a competition dispute focussed on deals between the drinks giant and retailers to ensure high-profile display.


Asian political parties meeting issues joint statement

Beijing (VNA) - The Third International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) closed in Beijing on Sunday after issuing a joint declaration.


Launch of Ofek 6 fails

An attempt by Israel to launch a sophisticated spy satellite into space failed Monday afternoon, the Defense Ministry announced. According to a statement, the rocket, known as a Shavit I, failed in its third stage.


US Marines Die In Fallujah Car Bombing

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Several US Marines have been killed or wounded in a massive car-bomb explosion Monday on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah.


Iraq Government Retracts Claim Top Saddam Aide Held

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's government said on Monday it had  not captured the most wanted Saddam Hussein aide still on the  run, in an embarrassing climbdown a day after top officials  reported he had been seized in a raid by Iraqi forces.


Fujitsu joining Cisco Systems this time.

Fujitsu and Cisco Systems, both high end hardware manufacturers are joining forces. Earlier, Fujitsu bundled their strengths with popular phone company Siemens.


West Japan Quakes Unlikely to Be Precursors, Panel Says

TOKYO (Reuters) - Two strong earthquakes that struck  western Japan are unlikely to be precursors to the type of  massive tremors that hit the region every century or so and the  chances of major aftershocks seem low, a government panel said  on Monday.


Cameroon players back president

There is a mixed reaction to a call from 100 ex-Cameroon footballers, including Roger Milla, to stand for re-election.


Agassi, Venus Williams in Action Today

NEW YORK - Andre Agassi and Venus Williams highlight today's schedule at the U.S. Open, with top-seeded Roger Federer and Justine Henin-Hardenne in action tonight...


Parents 'auction' school on eBay

Parents angry at a religious group sponsoring a city academy are auctioning it for 2m on the internet.


U.S. Real Estate Investors Eye Mexico

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. real estate investors are heading  south of the border, putting their money in an array of  projects and properties they believe will generate attractive  returns from Mexico's growing economy.


Alitalia to announce rescue plan

The Italian airline Alitalia is to reveal proposals to stave off bankruptcy.


BG expands Egyptian gas interest

UK gas explorer and producer BG Group doubles to 80 its interest in an offshore Egyptian project.


Minister: Captured Man Not Ibrahim

Medical tests have shown that a man being held in Iraqi custody is not former president Saddam Hussein's deputy, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, Interior Ministry spokesman Sabah Kadhim said Monday.


Ofcom sets out stall on VoIP

Telecoms regulator Ofcom has welcomed the arrival of Voice over IP (VoIP), aka  quot;Voice over Broadband quot; down at the telecoms regulator, and promised to stay well out of the way as services develop.


AMD dual-core design fuels chip race with Intel

AMD has raised the stakes with Intel as the pair prepare to do battle over dual-core processors following last week #39;s demonstration of a dual-core x86 Opteron.


Veritas buys email archiver

Email archiving specialist KVS, which counts Air New Zealand among its customers, has been bought by Veritas. Veritas announced last week it had bought KVS (which stands for Knowledge Vault Software) for \$US225


Rovers search for new boss

Blackburn Rovers are ready to start their search for a new manager following Graeme Souness #39; resignation on Monday. The Scot tendered his resignation to take over the reins at Newcastle.


See you in the semis

Guillermo Canas held a 2-1 career record against Andy Roddick, until yesterday. Until yesterday, Canas had never faced Roddick in a major.


Bears go young on D-line

The Bears #39; release of eight-year veteran defensive tackle Bryan Robinson on Sunday was shocking only if the progress made by first-round draft choice Tommie Harris is ignored.


Malaysian rebel Anwar in Munich for back treatment

Malaysian rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the southern German city of Munich on Sunday for medical treatment, saying he was happy to be in the Bavarian capital after nearly six years in jail.


No Kashmir settlement without trilateral talks: separatists (AFP)

AFP - India and Pakistan cannot settle their dispute over Kashmir unless residents of the region are included in talks, separatist leaders said as the nations ended two days of discussions.


European Stocks, Bond Yields Edge Higher

LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks touched two-month highs  on Monday as tech shares rallied after STMicroelectronics    stuck to its full year forecast while government bond yields  firmed on continued speculation about interest rate increases.


Hurricane Forecasters' Predictions Awaited (AP)

AP - As Hurricane Frances swirled off Florida's coast, officials wanted word on whether to evacuate millions of residents and reporters insisted on more information about where the menacing storm was headed.


Funds: What Makes a Fund a Winner?

(Clint Willis is a freelance writer who covers mutual funds  for Reuters. Any opinions in the column are solely those of Mr.  Willis.)


Scream gallery improves security

The Munch Museum in Oslo, where thieves stole The Scream last month, is to upgrade its security in the wake of the raid.


India, Pakistan gas connection

New Delhi and Islamabad met Monday on a variety of issues including a proposed pipeline to transfer gas from Iran to India through Pakistan.


US Real Estate Investors Eye Mexico

US real estate investors are heading south of the border, putting their money in an array of projects and properties they believe will generate attractive returns from Mexico #39;s growing economy.


Debian Rejects SenderID

RWerp writes  quot;LWN.net reports that Debian, a Linux distribution known for its commitment to Free Software ideas, rejected Microsoft-patented SenderID technology, intended to combat spam.


England - a rudderless team?

The future of Sven-Goran Eriksson as England coach is the subject of intense discussion after the draw in Austria. Has the Swede lost the confidence of the nation or does he remain the best man for the job?


SkyChiefs pound on A #39;s

The Blue Jays smacked the Oakland A #39;s 13-5 yesterday in a game that smacked an awful lot of the Syracuse SkyChiefs. Of the 15 players who had a hand in this much-welcomed cakewalk, nine, including four of


Li: China willing to deepen ties with Turkmenistan

A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) said here Monday that China attaches great importance to developing its relations with Turkmenistan and will,as always


#39;World #39;s largest grid #39; demonstrated

The grid is made up of over 6,000 machines, with over 1,000 in the UK alone, in 78 countries as part of the Large Hadron Collider Computing Grid (LCG) - the world #39;s largest and first permanent grid, destined to carry out research into particle physics.


'Cheetah Friendly' Beef to Make Its Way to EU (Reuters)

Reuters - Namibian beef certified as\"cheetah-friendly" will soon make its way to the European Union\as part of a new strategy to reduce conflict between ranchers\and the graceful cats.


OSS torpedoed: Royal Navy will run on Windows for Warships

Combat management contractor opts for Win2k as base OS


Net porn providers to get life sentences

China beefed up its ongoing crackdown on internet porn on Monday with new rules published that allow courts to issue life sentences to those convicted of posting pornography online.


Tendulkar Test doubt

SACHIN Tendulkar will return to India this week with genuine concerns his troublesome elbow will keep him out of next month #39;s showdown with Australia.


Car bomb explodes near Fallujah; reports of US casualties

A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Fallujah on Monday and there were reports of US casualties, a US military official said on condition of anonymity.


Schroeder party vows not to buckle on reforms after election <b>...</b>

BERLIN : German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder #39;s party vowed to press on with its tough economic reform drive, despite a fresh state election rout that spells trouble for a string of further polls this month.


Lebanese Minister Resigns to Protest Presidential Term Extension

A Lebanese cabinet minister has resigned to protest parliament #39;s controversial decision to extend the term of Syrian-backed President Emile Lahoud.


Gainesville man  #39;rocking and rolling #39; as quakes hit Japan

A Gainesville man, who is on business in Tokyo, says his room was  quot;rocking and rolling quot; as two strong earthquakes struck Japan Sunday.


Thatcher waits to hear coup questions

SIR Mark Thatcher was today waiting to find out when he will be questioned over his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea.


Alitalia management to unveil rescue plan to unions

ROME : The management of Alitalia was due to present a rescue plan to trades unions which hold the key to whether the state-controlled airline receives a government-guaranteed loan to avoid bankruptcy.


EU decision on Abbey expected next week

The European Commission is not expected to make any decision on Santander Central Hispano #39;s bid for Abbey National until the end of next week.


Hollinger Director Perle Says Black Misled Him, NYT Reports

Richard Perle, a director of Hollinger International Inc. and a one-time confidant of Conrad Black, the newspaper publishing company #39;s ex-CEO, has turned on his former friend, the New York Times reported.


Ofek 6 Launch Fails

(IsraelNN.com) An attempted launch of the Ofek 6 surveillance satellite by Israel today was unsuccessful officials report, apparently due to technical malfunction.


Mladin Release From Road Atlanta

Australia #39;s Mat Mladin completed a winning double at the penultimate round of this year #39;s American AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship after taking


US Open: Roddick dominates, Serena goes head-to-head with Capriati

It #39;s official: US Open had never gone into the third round with only two American men, including the defending champion, Andy Roddick.


Japan #39;s Professional Baseball Players #39; Association Threatens to Go <b>...</b>

Japan #39;s professional baseball players #39; association says it will go on strike for the first time in its 70-year history if owners approve a proposed merger of two teams later this week.


E Guinea allowed to quiz Thatcher

Sir Mark Thatcher is to be interviewed about his alleged role in a coup plot by Equatorial Guinea authorities. He was arrested earlier this month by South African police for breaching South African laws and was released after posting bail.


Loreto pilgrimage concludes as Pope beatifies 3

Loreto, Sep. 06 (CWNews.com) - Pope John Paul II (bio - news) traveled to the Marian shrine at Loreto, Italy, on September 5, where he presided at the beatification of three members of Catholic Action.


Pakistan Plays Down Bin Laden Report (AP)

AP - Pakistan on Monday played down comments by a top U.S. counterterrorism official that progress has been made recently in the hunt for Osama bin Laden.


Economy Hopes Lift European Stocks

LONDON (Reuters) - European shares touched a two-month high  on Monday as investors bought stocks in sectors highly exposed  to the global economic cycle like tech and basic resources  following reassuring U.S. jobs data on Friday.


Skeletons Yield Secrets to Radioactive Dating (Reuters)

Reuters - A new technique using\radioactive dating is helping police pin down the approximate\time of death of even badly decomposed bodies, a conference\heard on Monday.


Alitalia Heads for Junkyard of European Airlines

No industry better illustrates economist Joseph Schumpeter #39;s argument that capitalism is essentially a process of creative destruction #39; #39; than Europe #39;s airline business.


Oil Eases as Saudi Offers Crude Discounts

Oil prices eased on Monday as top world exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its crude sales to the United States and Europe in an effort to shift the large volumes it is offering to cool world markets.


INTERVIEW: Australia #39;s CBA Eyes China Bank Investment

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AU) may acquire up to 20 of mid-sized Chinese bank Jinan City Commercial Bank to secure a foothold in China #39;s growing finance services sector.


Are weak employment figures here to stay?

There was a time when adding slightly fewer than 150,000 jobs a month in the United States, three years into an economic recovery, would have been considered a disaster.


US firms bidding for Libya oil projects

The United States will be in on bidding for oil development and prospecting tenders in Libya for the first time in 20 years, an official said Monday.


Softbank protests Japan's 3G cell phone market policy (AFP)

AFP - Softbank Corp., Japan's largest Internet provider, complained that its plan to offer a new mobile phone service could be thwarted by the government's refusal to provide the necessary bandwidth.


Cazenove Gets Serious with U.S. Suitors

LONDON (Reuters) - Cazenove is getting serious in its  courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the  180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its  suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation  said Monday.


Command Failure Seen at Fault in Beslan Massacre

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Security forces bungled the handling of  Russia's worst hostage drama because nobody was in charge and  special forces were not ready when the shooting started,  security analysts said on Monday.


Kon-Tiki Replica to Sail, Study Pacific in 2005 (Reuters)

Reuters - A replica of the Kon-Tiki balsa raft will\sail the Pacific in 2005 to study mounting environmental\threats to the oceans since Thor Heyerdahl made his daredevil\1947 voyage, organizers said on Monday.


Hamas Leaders Apparently Quit Damascus, Says Israel

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hamas leaders have apparently quit  Damascus following Israeli threats to target them for  assassination in retaliation for a Palestinian double suicide  bombing last week, Israel's defense minister said on Monday.


Pharmacies unite

THE owner of the Soul Pattinson chemists chain yesterday said its purchase of the Priceline stores would be a win against the might of the big supermarkets.


E Guinea allowed to quiz Thatcher

Sir Mark Thatcher is to be interviewed about his alleged role in a coup plot by Equatorial Guinea authorities.


Dial 065 for CyberSpace

p2pnet.net News:- Punch in 056 for the Net, says Ofcom, Britain #39;s regulator for the UK communications industries. Ofcom says it #39;ll also offer users geographic numbers beginning with 01 or 02.


webcrawler : Internet2 is coming

Conceived five years ago, it is limited to 206 universities... and the decisive breakthrough is expected any moment. THE Internet has turned 35 with a terrific growth rate and it has been doubling every year


Stripped down Longhorn still offers gems

Microsoft has said the next release of Windows will still be worth the upgrade, even though Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.


EMC hires ex-IBM grid guru for CTO role

EMC has appointed Jeff Nick, the former chief architect of IBM #39;s grid computing initiative, as its senior vice-president and chief technology officer (CTO).


Beckham doubt for Poland clash

David Beckham has only 48 hours to recover from a rib injury that threatens to rule him out of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Poland.


Just Luke at me now

European Masters champion Luke Donald celebrated his Ryder Cup wild-card pick by destroying team-mates Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sergio Garcia to gain only his second European Tour golf win at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.


Petacchi Wins Stage 2 of Vuelta

Alessandro Petacchi (Fassa Bortolo) has won Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana. Petacchi took a bunch sprint from Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) and Oscar Freire (Rabobank) to win the flat, 207-km run from Leon to Burgos in 5:02:05.


Pace reportedly signs 1-year deal with Rams

Offensive tackle Orlando Pace signed a 1-year contract Sunday night worth \$7.02 million as the St. Louis Rams #39; franchise player, according to the St.


Tennis: Hewitt and Mauresmo show their hunger for titles

NEW YORK Lleyton Hewitt has not won a Grand Slam title in more than two years. Despite being a top-10 player for four years, Amlie Mauresmo has never won a Grand Slam title.


India, Pakistan Note Modest Progress in Peace Talks

India #39;s foreign minister says modest progress was made in two days of peace talks with his Pakistani counterpart in New Delhi.


Car Bomb Blast Kills 7 US Marines, 3 Iraqi Guardsmen

The US military says a car bomb blast killed seven US Marines and three Iraqi national guardsmen in a military convoy on the outskirts of Fallujah.


The government of Sudan doesn #39;t hide its atrocities

N #39;DJAMENA, Chad As Bill Frist, the majority leader of the US Senate, was interviewing Darfurian refugees in Chad earlier this month, the Sudanese government and Arab janjaweed forces attacked a number of black Darfurian villages just a few miles away


Three Saudi security men killed in clashes to the north of Riyadh

Three Saudi security men were killed and seven suspected men were arrested yesterday at dawn in a quarter to the south of Breida, north west of the capital Riyadh.


Car Bomb Kills 7 U.S. Marines Near Iraqi Town of Falluja

The deadliest attack on Americans in Iraq since May came as Iraqi officials announced that Saddam Hussein's deputy had not been captured on Sunday.


For Long Beach Locals, the Season to Reclaim the Sand

Local residents of Long Beach, N.Y., are reclaiming their chip of paradise after being thwarted all summer by the crowds.


Frances Takes Aim at Florida Panhandle

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Weakened but persistent, Tropical Storm Frances took aim at the Florida Panhandle on Monday after causing flooding and tearing roofs off buildings throughout a wide swath of central and southern Florida...


Rodney Dangerfield to Make Full Recovery

LOS ANGELES - Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is expected to make a full recovery from his heart valve replacement surgery but remained in intensive care Sunday, his publicist said.    The 82-year-old actor is hospitalized at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, where he continues to make progress, said publicist Kevin Sasaki...


Stunned Russians Observe Day of Mourning

BESLAN, Russia - A numb Russia observed the first national day of mourning for the hundreds of victims of the terrorist school seizure on Monday, while desperate families searched for the missing and foreign planes delivered medical supplies to this grief-stricken southern region neighboring Chechnya.    In Beslan, townspeople crowded around the coffins of children, parents, grandparents and teachers ahead of the 120 burials scheduled in the town cemetery and adjoining fields...


Car Bomb Near Fallujah Kills 7 Marines

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A massive car bomb exploded Monday on the outskirts of Fallujah, killing seven U.S. Marines and wounding several others, a U.S...


Making RSS Scale

I've been meaning to write about this since I saw a one-page article on  the subject of RSS clogging websites' bandwidth in NewScientist  back in June. But it wasn't until I saw  this  Slashdot story on the same subject that I knew I had to get my  thoughts down. A lot of sites are suffering from a big problem  mdash;  they are being systematically hammered by RSS newsreaders for new material  at regular intervals.        When I first came across RSS around two years ago and did some reading  up on it, it sounded like another interesting protocol for a nonproblem.  I wondered what was wrong with just refreshing a "What's new?" page.  (I have a natural scepticism towards new and exotic protocols.) Nonetheless,  after RSS established a niche in the realm of informing us,  rolling news style, of new network content, I recognised its usefulness  in this situation. I did still feel that its design was suboptimal, no  matter how many thousands of bloggers now relied on it.


EU Enlargement Commissioner Notes Turkish Progress Toward <b>...</b>

The European Union official in charge of enlargement says the EU decision on membership talks with Turkey will take into account that country #39;s progress in implementing reforms.


EU: Coke EU anti-trust case settlement closer

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has announced developments in the long-running EU investigation into anti-competitive practices.


Rates on hold, stockmarket volatile

Interest rates are on the way up but borrowers who have been biting their nails in anticipation of a rise can rest easy - until after the federal election, at least, when the sharemarket is also likely to move higher.


Tendulkar to miss one-day championship

Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar will miss the Champions Trophy one-day cricket championship after failing to shake off an elbow injury, team officials said on Saturday.


De La Salle streak ends at 151 wins

Clovis West High was hoping to end De La Salle #39;s football winning streak at 152 games when the teams play this weekend in Concord.


Toronto Blue Jays Team Report - September 6

(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays posted a blowout victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon. Gabe Gross hit his first career grand slam and Russ Adams added his first career homer in a


Rockies #39; Francis picks up first major-league victory

SAN DIEGO -- Rookie left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis of Vancouver stymied the San Diego Padres yesterday and led the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 win.


Iraqis Holding French Journalists Set 48-Hour Deadline

Iraqi militants holding two French journalists have reportedly set a 48-hour deadline for their new demands to be met, including payment of a five-million-dollar ransom.


Six US marines killed in Iraq bomb attack

FALLUJAH, Iraq : At least six US marines were killed and several others wounded in a bomb attack on a military convoy near the militant Iraqi stronghold of Fallujah, witnesses and US military sources said.


An Economy That Turns American Values Upside Down

he Labor Department reported last week that 144,000 payroll jobs were created in August. Let #39;s put that in perspective. The number was below market forecasts.


India, Pakistan To Discuss Gas Pipeline Issue

NEW DELHI, SEPT 6: Oil ministers of India and Pakistan will hold talks on plans for a gas pipeline from Iran to India and New Delhi #39;s proposal to sell diesel to its South Asian neighbour, officials said on Monday.


EMC, Veritas Tune Mail Archiving

EMC Corp. and Veritas Software Corp. are building up their respective e-mail archiving offerings through development and acquisition to give customers more stringent control of enterprise content.


Butcher backs Souness

Terry Butcher has backed his former Rangers manager Graeme Souness to be a success after taking over at Newcastle. Butcher believes Souness, who has quit Blackburn, is perfect for a club plagued


China acts on pirated products

BEIJING The Chinese government said on Monday that it seized two million fake compact discs in the first half of 2004, acting on US pressure to end counterfeiting of software and movies.


Cazenove Gets Serious with U.S. Suitors (Reuters)

Reuters - Cazenove is getting serious in its\courtship with at least two U.S. investment banks and the\180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with one of its\suitors in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation\said Monday.


Oil Eases as Saudi Offers Big Discounts

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Monday as top world  exporter Saudi Arabia slashed prices for its crude sales to the  United States and Europe in an effort to shift the large  volumes it is offering to cool world markets.


Libya moves to reform economy but keep political structure intact (AFP)

AFP - Libya, opening up to the world after decades of isolation, is aiming to dismantle the controlled economy with its waste and corruption but leave untouched the political bodies dominated by Moamer Kadhafi.


Dollar Rally Ebbs

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar eased off recent peaks on  Monday as a broad-based rally sparked by stronger than expected  U.S. jobs data on Friday ran out of steam in a holiday-thinned  market.


CAO #39;s Chen to return to Singapore

THE man at the centre of the China Aviation Oil (CAO) scandal is expected back in Singapore and with him possibly will come the key to unlocking the mystery behind the company #39;s collapse.


New oil spike hits prices on Wall Street

Blue chip stocks ended lower in the US last night under the impact of a new spike in crude oil prices. Analysts said confidence had also been hit by the bomb attack on a US consulate in Saudi Arabia.


API in \$112m pharmacy deal

Priceline has been sold to Australian Pharmaceutical Industries for \$112 million in cash and shares just six months after the health and beauty care chain was bought by local managers from its South African parent.


China indices fall sharply

China #39;s benchmark stock indices dropped after the Government took over Hantang Securities Co and three brokerages that failed investment company Xinjiang D #39;Long Group Co controlled.


Microsoft unveils SharePoint Service Pack 1

Microsoft has advised customers using its SharePoint collaborative working products to apply newly released software patches designed to provide performance and security improvements.


Alienware Reveals 4GHz desktop

keeleysam writes  quot;cnet news.com is reporting that Alienware is going to ship a 4GHz desktop. The new Area-51 ALX, introduced on Friday, uses overclocking, or the practice of pushing a processor past its factory


Williams defies the doctors

Serena Williams muscled her way past Switzerland #39;s Patty Schnyder at the US Open. Picture:Reuters. Serena Williams revealed she had defied the advice of three doctors in order to play in the


Singh keeps his lead in Boston

The Deutsche Bank Championship got a dream match-up for the final round when Vijay Singh shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to move to 14 under, three strokes ahead of Tiger Woods.


A Sunni commission issues a Fatwa to release French journalists

A-Arshiad and Dawa ( Guidance and call) commission has issued a Fatwa demanding the kidnappers of the French journalists be released immediately and not to be harmed.


Rumor mill takes toll on Hong Kong Democrats

HONG KONG As the legislative election campaign entered its final week Monday, a series of sex and financial controversies involving democracy advocates was making it look less and less likely that Democrats could win a majority.


Italian Tower Ready for Space Station (AP)

AP - A watchtower built for the International Space Station was turned over to the European Space Agency on Monday, the Italian aerospace company Alenia said.


Kerry on Iraq: Wrong War, Wrong Place, Wrong Time (Reuters)

Reuters - Democratic presidential nominee\John Kerry on Monday called the invasion of Iraq "the wrong war\in the wrong place at the wrong time" and said his goal was to\withdraw U.S. troops in his first White House term.


UPDATE: Lenovo In Talks With Major IT Company -2-

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Lenovo Group Ltd. (0992.HK), China #39;s largest computer company, confirmed it is in acquisition talks with a major international information technology company.


Pakistan, India to cooperate in energy exploration

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said Monday India and Pakistan have decided to cooperate in exploring different energy sources in the South Asian region.


Anaheim Angels Team Report - September 6

(Sports Network) - Anaheim registered a narrow 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field Sunday night. John Lackey pitched 7 1/3 solid innings to lead the Angels to the victory.


Indonesian court rejects Ba #39;ashir pre-trial demand

An Indonesia court on Monday rejected a pre-trial demand of the Muslim militant preacher Abu Bakar Ba #39;ashyir #39;s against the police, paving the way for his trial of his implications in the Marriot hotel and other bombings.


Update 2: Alitalia #39;s Future at Stake in Union Talk

The future of Alitalia is at stake as the Italian flagship carrier meets with unions Monday to reveal the number of planned job cuts as part of a restructuring plan aimed at averting collapse.


CBA seeks stake in Chinese bank

AFTER more than two years of seeking opportunities in China, the Commonwealth Bank has reached an in-principle agreement to buy a stake in a third-tier bank, Jinan City Commercial Bank (JNCCB).


Turkey #39;s EU bid nearing moment of truth, enlargement chief says

The moment of truth was approaching for Turkey #39;s bid to join the European Union, EU enlargement chief Guenter Verheugen said Monday, as European leaders prepare to decide whether to open membership talks with the mainly Muslim country.


iMac G5 goes after the iPod set

APPLE Computer #39;s new iMac G5 Macintosh may be the first desktop computer that doesn #39;t need a desktop: you can hang the thing on a wall and operate it using wireless keyboard and mouse.


Tiger #39;s ranking on line

THE tournament result is almost a sideshow as Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh slug it out for the world #39;s No.1 ranking in the final round of the \$US5million (\$7.


Reliving the samba dream

In football, as in life, the past is always so much more rosy than the present. More than eleven years ago, Germany beat Brazil 2-1 in Cologne.


PM appreciates India, Pak. are committed to dialogue

New Delhi, Sept. 6 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today appreciated that both New Delhi and Islamabad were committed to the dialogue process as Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, called on him here.


Darfur Talks Stall Over Disarmament

African Union-sponsored talks on the conflict in Sudan #39;s western Darfur region have stalled over the crucial issue of disarmament.


Vote keeps Lebanon on road to Damascus

INNER Beirut was swamped by soldiers and riot police at the weekend as the Lebanese parliament convened to extend the term of President Emile Lahoud, reappointing the Syrian-backed former soldier for three more years.


Macrovision updates software-packaging app

Macrovision this week is upgrading its AdminStudio software-packaging application, which the company acquired when it bought InstallShield in July.


Accoona Launches, But Isn't Ready for Prime Time

New search engine Accoona launched with great fanfare last night, but hold the applause. It's a promising start, but testing shows Accoona isn't yet ready to play ball in the big leagues.


Cazenove Gets Serious with Suitors

LONDON (Reuters) - Cazenove is getting serious over its  courtship by at least two U.S. investment banks, and the  180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with a suitor in a  matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said on Monday.


Credit Suisse to Integrate Units

ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse will fully integrate its  investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its flagship  private bank, the Swiss banking giant said on Tuesday, as it  set ambitious earnings targets for 2007.


Even in an Age of Terrorism, Towers Are Sheathed in Glass

Defying concerns that post-9/11 construction would be dominated by concrete bunkers, the designers of new buildings in New York are turning to glass facades.


Hurricane Ivan Threatens Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Hurricane Ivan churned through the Caribbean on Monday, packing sustained winds of 125 mph and threatening to hit Barbados and other islands, after it strengthened from tropical storm status with unusual speed.    The Category 3 storm - the fourth major hurricane of the season - was still gaining strength, but apparently not as swiftly as some meteorologists had feared...


India, Pakistan Plan to Continue Peace Talks

The Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers ended two days of peace talks Monday with promises of more negotiations on trust-building measures but no sign of progress toward resolving their pivotal dispute over Kashmir region.


API deal lifts retail presence

AUSTRALIAN Pharmaceutical Industries has acquired New Price Retail in an attempt to bolster its retail presence amid growing competition from Woolworths and Coles.


Wal-Mart Sees Sept. Sales Up 2-4 Pct

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1 retailer, on Monday said September sales at US stores open at least a year were tracking in line with its forecast for a 2 percent to 4 percent increase


Italian Tower Ready for Space Station

ROME - A watchtower built for the International Space Station (news - web sites) was turned over to the European Space Agency on Monday, the Italian aerospace company Alenia said.


Beckham injury concern for Poland

Captain David Beckham emerged as England #39;s main injury concern ahead of Wednesday #39;s World Cup qualifier against Poland. Beckham was forced to leave training here early Monday after picking up a rib injury in Saturday #39;s 2-2 draw against Austria.


Boston Red Sox Team Report - September 6

(Sports Network) - Two of the top teams in the American League tangle in a possible American League Division Series preview tonight, as the West-leading Oakland Athletics host the wild card-leading Boston Red Sox for the first of a three-game set at the


Brits turning into computer buffs

More than three-quarters of adults in the UK use computers at home or at work, a survey has shown.


France Faces EU Fight Over Tax Rates

European Union officials Monday rejected a French proposal to cut funding to poor nations in Eastern Europe with low tax rates that tempt investment away from their richer western neighbors.


Libya changes to bidding to woo investment for sanctions-hit oil <b>...</b>

TRIPOLI : Libya set out the contractual framework and tendering terms for oil exploration rights to 15 blocs around the vast desert country as it switches to a transparent bidding process to woo foreign investment for its sanctions-ravaged industry.


Serena Pastes Schnyder, Capriati Next at US Open

Serena Williams, hoping her surgically-repaired knee holds out in her quest to capture a third US Open title, pounded No. 15 seed Patty Schnyder in straight sets Sunday to advance into the quarterfinals for a match-up with countrywoman Jennifer Capriati.


Souness leaves Blackburn

Graeme Souness was appointed as the new manager of English Premier League club Newcastle United yesterday after his shock resignation from Blackburn Rovers.


England need to get real

England #39;s opening World Cup draw with Austria has posed a whole host of questions about coach Sven-Goran Eriksson and captain David Beckham - and they had better find some fast answers in Katowice on Wednesday.


Sanchez seeks NI boost

Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez says his players are determined not to be the also-rans of Group Six. Northern Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff on Wednesday reeling from a 3-0 defeat at home to Poland in the opening World Cup qualifier.


Tests Show Forces Did Not Nab Saddam #39;s Right Hand Man

(Baghdad-WABC, September 6, 2004 ) - It could have all been a case of mistaken identity in Iraq. Sunday, Iraqi officials thought they #39;d nabbed Saddam Hussein #39;s former right-hand man in a shoot-out north of Baghdad.


Alitalia plan to avoid bankruptcy

The management of Alitalia is today due to present to its unions a rescue plan which holds the key to whether the state-controlled airline receives a government-guaranteed loan to avoid bankruptcy.


Deadly day in Iraq  Suicide bomber attacks American and Iraqi <b>...</b>

Seven US Marines and 3 Iraqi National guard soldiers have died in a car bomb attack in Iraq. The dead were riding in two military Humvee vehicles on the outskirts of Fallujah when the massive bomb was detonated.


Go-ahead for Thatcher questioning

South Africa has approved a request by Equatorial Guinea to put questions to Mark Thatcher, arrested last month in Cape Town on suspicion of financing a coup plot in the oil-rich country.


Editor of Russia #39;s Izvestia forced to step down

The editor of Russia #39;s respected Izvestia daily said Monday he was stepping down in a dispute with his publisher over the paper #39;s critical coverage of the school hostage standoff


Hurricane Ivan Threatens Barbados, East Caribbean (Reuters)

Reuters - Powerful Hurricane Ivan, the latest in a\busy storm season, rushed over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday and\threatened the eastern Caribbean Windward Islands.


Hurricane Ivan Threatens Barbados, East Caribbean

MIAMI (Reuters) - Powerful Hurricane Ivan, the latest in a  busy storm season, rushed over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday and  threatened the eastern Caribbean Windward Islands.


Alienware #39;s 4GHz Pentium

I love overclockers - I don #39;t know if it #39;s the nerves of steel needed to run components so far beyond their factory specifications that they need to be refrigerated, or the glowing water cooling pipes they use, or it might even be the UV lamps and dodgy


Injured Beckham cuts short training

England captain David Beckham was forced to leave training early after failing to shake off a rib injury just two days before he is due to face Poland in a World Cup qualifier.


After spitting ban, injury keeps Totti off Italy #39;s team

Italian fans will have to wait at least another month before they see Francesco Totti suit up for the national team. The star playmaker injured his right ankle in a preseason game for AS Roma and did not depart


Iraqi Ministry: Tests Show Captive Is Not Al-Douri

6 September 2004 -- Iraq says that medical tests conducted on a arrested man have proven he is not Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the highest ranking former Iraqi government official still at large.


India, Pak agree on CBMs, differ on J amp;K

New Delhi: Making  quot;progress quot; on the composite dialogue process, India and Pakistan agreed on a series of military and other confidence building measures (CBMs) to improve relations but sharply differed on Jammu and Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism


#39;Ransom demand #39; on French hostages

An Iraqi group reportedly holding two French journalists has demanded a \$5 million ransom - to be paid within 48 hours. The statement was posted on a website and suggested Journalists Christian Chesnot and


ASEAN, Australia, N.Zealand See 2007 Deal

Southeast Asian nations, Australia and New Zealand hope to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by 2007 after beginning formal negotiations next year, government ministers said on Sunday.


Credit Suisse to Integrate Units (Reuters)

Reuters - Credit Suisse will fully integrate its\investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston with its flagship\private bank, the Swiss banking giant said on Tuesday, as it\set ambitious earnings targets for 2007.


Back-To-School Now Includes Electronics (AP)

AP - For back-to-school shoppers, a new alphabet reigns, and it starts with E for electronics. With camera cell phones and the Apple iPod music player topping student wish lists, some of the hottest gadgets have little to do with pen or paper, much less studying.


Powerful Typhoon Hits Southern Japan (AP)

AP - A powerful typhoon in southern Japan caused landslides and floods, left tens of thousands without power, and injured at least 23 people Monday. In the western part of the country, strong aftershocks rattled a region hours after two earthquakes injured 43.


Former Sun, BEA executives forge grid venture

Former executives from companies including Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems and Oracle are launching a venture called Cassatt, which looks to automate IT operations, leverage commodity hardware and software and govern network compute cycles in a gridlike manner.


UK watchdog sets out VoIP policy

The regulator for the UKs communications industries today set out details of its approach to new voice services such as Internet Telephony.


Stripped down Longhorn still offers gems

SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Even though Microsoft Corp. #39;s much-anticipated Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key Longhorn technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, the next


Microsoft sales down

MICROSOFT #39;S fiscal 2005 sales will be unable to keep up with the gains of earlier years, even if technology spending continues to improve, the company said in a US regulatory filing last week.


Maradona held in clinic since May

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Former soccer great Diego Maradona can leave an Argentine psychiatric clinic where he was being held against his will for drug addiction, a judge ruled on Monday.


Public must 'help direct science'

The public needs to have greater say in scientific decision-making, the British Association leader says.


Broadband to boom in new EU countries

Despite their current low rates of broadband penetration, the ten new countries that joined the EU in May are poised for rapid growth in high-speed internet use, thanks


Women looking over glass cliffs

UK businesswomen are breaking through the 'glass ceiling' to get on the board but then find themselves given impossible tasks, a leading psychologist claims.


Israeli spy satellite destroyed

Israel's latest and most advanced spy satellite - Ofeq 6 - has been destroyed during launch.


Hutch Plots \$1.5B IPO

Hong Kongs Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. (Hong Kong: 0013 - message board) could raise up to \$1.5 billion from an IPO of mobile and fixed-line assets in India, Hong Kong, Israel, and other markets before the end


Many Users Are Unfazed by Scaled-Back Longhorn Plan

SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - The next major Windows release, code-named Longhorn, is due to arrive so far into the future that many corporate users aren #39;t particularly bothered by Microsoft Corp.


Internet2 sets new data speed record

Scientists at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), AMD, Cisco, Microsoft Research, Newisys, and S2IO have successfully tested a new internet2 land-speed record.


F5, Redline Expand Technology for Speeding App Performance

SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - F5 Networks Inc. plans to announce an upgrade of its application traffic management software tomorrow, the same day that rival Redline Networks Inc.


Graeme Souness is Quitting English Premiership #39;s Blackburn Rovers

Scottish football (soccer) coach Graeme Souness is quitting the English Premiership #39;s Blackburn Rovers to become the manager of the Newcastle United squad.


Former great Maradona cleared to continue rehab

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Soccer legend Diego Maradona will return to Cuba to continue his drug rehabilitation with the permission of a federal judge.


Hampton Misses Start With Stiff Neck (AP)

AP - Braves left-hander Mike Hampton missed his scheduled start Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies because of a stiff neck.


Celtel predicts African boom (FT.com)

FT.com - Celtel, a pan-African mobile phone operator with a strong presence in sub-Saharan Africa, has reported a near 50 per cent rise in revenues as it benefits from rising mobile phone penetration across the region.


Inoculation Teams Deploy in Nigeria (AP)

AP - Health workers met scattered refusals from parents Monday as medical teams deployed door-to-door in this largely Muslim Nigerian state, rushing to inoculate 3.8 children against polio after Muslim leaders lifted their boycott of the vaccine.


Andrew Smith resigns from Cabinet

Work and Pensions Secretary Andrew Smith has resigned from the Cabinet, says Downing Street.


UK needs 'marine reserve network'

The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution says 30 of UK waters should be closed to commercial fishing.


IBM Rolls Out Arrays, Tries Again on iSCSI

SEPTEMBER 06, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - IBM announced a pair of entry-level workgroup disk arrays last week, including a scaled-down reincarnation of an iSCSI-based device that the company dropped two years ago.


Grief, anger grip Russian hearts

BESLAN, Russia - Trains passing a cemetery blew their horns in respect today as Russia began official mourning for the hundreds of victims of what increasingly appeared to have been a well-planned terrorist attack on a southern school.


Israel, Russia to fight terror jointly

Jerusalem, Sep 6 (PTI) Israel and Russia today signed an agreement to fight terrorism and agreed to explore every possible means to step up intelligence gathering to root out the  quot;global scourge.


Domestic nickel demand rises on lowar prices

China #39;s nickel demand is rising on reduced prices and increased purchases from stainless steel and plating plants that are running at higher rates, Shenzhen Daily reported Monday.


Croom, fans savor historic moment

When Sylvester Croom met with 500 members of the Mississippi State Quarterback Club at the Starkville Country Club recently, he read a poem entitled:  quot;What is a Coach?


Bomber kills seven US marines

A massive suicide car bomb blast on the outskirts of of the Iraqi city of Fallujah killed seven US marines in the deadliest attack on Americans since May.


Ravens Waive Morrow, Cut Eight Players (AP)

AP - The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of special teams standout Harold Morrow and cut eight players, including 2004 draft picks Tony Pashos and Brian Rimpf.


Ship with Toxic Waste Sinks Off Turkish Coast (Reuters)

Reuters - A ship containing toxic waste sank on\Monday after being moored in a Turkish harbor for four years,\sparking fears among environmentalists of serious damage to\local marine life.


Part 1 of 2: Fundamentals the cause of oil price turbulence

Last week the price of WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude was recorded close to US\$50/barrel, a record high, but a level still far lower in real terms than that registered in 1979 -- about \$40/barrel (at the US dollar rate in 1979) -- or the equivalent


Access Brokerage suspended from trading

Michael Stiassny and Brendon Gibson of Ferrier Hodgson  amp; Co have been appointed interim liquidators of no-frills brokerage house Access Brokerage Limited, which was today suspended from trading.


Brits Prepare for VOIP Deluge

UK telecom regulator Office of Communications (Ofcom) effectively gave the green light to voice-over-broadband competition today by ruling that service providers could provide geographic numbers (ones with area codes) to VOIP customers (see Ofcom Speaks


Genesis Hits the Mark For Utah Reentry Wednesday

NASAs Genesis spacecraft performed a critical trajectory maneuver September 6, putting it on a precise course for plunging into Earths atmosphere and fireballing its way toward the Air Force #39;s Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), southwest of Salt


Linux-builder Debian objects to Microsoft Sender ID licence

The worlds of Open Source and proprietary software have collided once more with the news that Debian - builder of a version of the GNU/Linux operating system - announcing it cannot live with the terms of Microsoft #39;s licence for its technology in the


Alienware Breaks Performance Barrier With 4GHz CPUs

Excess heat generated by elevated processor performance is controlled by Alienware #39;s exclusive ultra-quiet Liquid Cooling technology, which cools components with specially formulated liquid and gold-plated, pure copper coolers.


Souness Leaves Rovers

Manager Graeme Souness has stunned the football world by turning his back on Blackburn Rovers to become the new manager of Newcastle United.


Status of doubleheader in doubt

The status of Monday #39;s doubleheader between the Yankees and Devil Rays remained in question as of 12:30 pm, as the Devil Rays had not yet left the Tampa-St.


Spadafora charged with public drunkenness

Former lightweight champion Paul Spadafora was charged with public drunkenness and acting dangerously in a car, his third arrest in less than a year.


Croom tops the best of the weekend

Besides the fact that Hurricane Frances impacted some games in Florida, it would be hard to top the opening weekend of this year #39;s college football season.


Bloody day for US in Iraq

BAGHDAD - A massive car bomb exploded today on the outskirts of Falluja, killing seven US marines and wounding several others in the deadliest attack on Americans since May.


Seven Marines killed in car bomb attack near Fallujah

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A US military official in Iraq says seven American marines have been killed today in a car-bomb explosion. Several other Marines have been wounded in the attack.


Australia Govt Accused of Politicizing US Trial

Australia #39;s opposition Labor accused the conservative government on Monday of politicizing the military trial of an Australian al Qaeda suspect, detained at a US naval base in Cuba.


OPEC weekly average oil price falls to 38.89 dollars a barrel

The crude oil price, based on the average price package of seven market-monitored crudes, fell to 38.89 dollars a barrel last week, down 2.46 dollars of the price in the previous


Broker #39;s books \$5m short

A \$5 million shortfall in client funds has been discovered after Wellington-based discount broker Access Brokerage was placed into liquidation yesterday.


Challenges and Opportunities in the New European IT Market

Is bigger really better? A larger Europe spells even more opportunities for IT development, but the challenges will be huge. Especially for Poland, where the IT spending record is one of the lowest in Europe.


Gerrard:  #39;Time to move up #39;

Steven Gerrard has claimed England  #39;need to move up to the next level #39; before they are good enough to win major tournaments.


Joachim takes lead in Spanish Vuelta

Alejandro Valverde won the rainy third stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Monday while the US Postal Service team, led by Benoit Joachim, held the top seven spots in the overall standings.


Hampton scratched with stiff neck

After Braves medical personnel failed in their attempts to loosen Mike Hampton #39;s stiff neck, manager Bobby Cox was forced to send Travis Smith to the mound for Monday afternoon #39;s


Darfur peace talks in Abuja deadlocks over security, disarmament

The African Union (AU)-sponsored talks to restore peace in war-ravaged Darfur region, western Sudanreached a deadlock again on Monday when negotiators of the Sudanese government


Australia accused over  #39;fair trial #39; call

Canberra has been accused of playing politics after it called on Washington to ensure the military trials of two Australians are conducted fairly.


Lebanon Ministers Quit Over President's Longer Term

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Four Lebanese ministers quit the  government on Monday to protest against parliament's decision  to extend Syrian-backed President Emile Lahoud's term by three  years in the face of widespread opposition.


Frances Seen Less Costly Than Feared (Reuters)

Reuters - Though high winds and flooding\generated billions of dollars in damage in Florida, Hurricane\Frances is expected to be less costly for insurers than feared,\analysts and industry officials said on Monday.


Games With Get Up and Go

Video gaming has long suffered a reputation for creating sedentary and solitary zombies, pasty and pudgy except for their muscular thumbs. A growing number of games, however, are getting gamers off their couches and on their feet, not only shouting, gyrating, singing and dancing, but sometimes -- gasp! -- playing nicely with others, face-to-face, in groups.


Intelligence Changes Stymied by Turf Wars (AP)

AP - Congress is giving itself a month to come up with legislation restructuring the nation's intelligence apparatus, but Republican leaders acknowledge the goal may fall victim to turf disputes and lawmakers' focus on getting themselves re-elected Nov. 2.


Price of Global Hawk Surveillance Rises

The cost of a program to build high-profile unmanned surveillance aircraft, known as Global Hawks, has increased by nearly \$900 million since 2001, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Monday.
-Renae Merle


#39;Oil price set to fall #39;

Global oil prices should soon fall, partly because of expected supply increases from Iraq, the head of the Opec cartel forecast today.


Crude oil may rise on inventory concern

Crude oil may rise this week on concern US inventories are falling and supply may be disrupted from Iraq and Russia, according to a weekly Bloomberg News survey of traders and analysts.


Palm Beach: Relief underway

With only the remnants of Hurricane Frances still around, the relief has begun in Palm Beach County. Officials began setting up five


China Cracks Down Porn

China is getting hard on porn. Those caught pushing pornographic images either through the Internet, mobile phones or pornography through phone sex, face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.


Editor of Russia #39;s Izvestia steps down

The editor of Russia #39;s respected Izvestia daily said Monday he was stepping down in a dispute with his publisher over the paper #39;s critical coverage of the school hostage standoff


Australian newspaper job ads at two-year high

SYDNEY: Australian newspaper job advertising had its largest monthly gain in six months in August, a private survey said, supporting expectations wage inflation could rise and interest rates will increase in coming months.


Sudan Talks in Nigeria Said Deadlocked (Reuters)

Reuters - After two weeks of talks to end the\crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, government and rebel\negotiators remain far apart on key security issues, including\disarming warring factions, rebels and diplomats said on\Monday.


Algerian Al Qaeda Ally Says Appoints New Leader (Reuters)

Reuters - Algeria's largest Islamic rebel group\with ties to al Qaeda said it has appointed a new chief, known\as an explosives expert, as it tries to regroup following the\loss of key leaders in recent gun battles with authorities.


DirecTV to Sell Half of Hughes Systems

Rupert Murdoch's DirecTV Group Inc. will sell half its stake in Hughes Network Systems Inc. to SkyTerra, a company controlled by a New York private equity firm, the companies said Monday.
-Michael S. Rosenwald