Liverpool legend Emlyn Hughes dies (AFP)

AFP - Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour aged 57.


U.S. Wholesale Inventories Up 0.5 Percent (Reuters)

Reuters - Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose\a slightly-less-than-expected 0.5 percent in September as\stocks of automotive goods declined, a government report showed\on Tuesday.


Alou Leads Major Leaguers to Win in Japan (AP)

AP - Moises Alou drove in a pair of runs with a bases-loaded single in the first inning to lead his major league teammates to a 7-2 win Tuesday over the Japanese All-Stars in Game 4 of an eight-game exhibition series.


Sanofi Weight Loss Drug Effective in 2-Year Study (Reuters)

Reuters - An experimental Sanofi-Aventis diet\drug helped people lose much more weight than a placebo in an\eagerly anticipated two-year trial, researchers said on\Tuesday.


Microsoft settles disputes

SEATTLE -- Microsoft on Monday took another big step toward putting most of its legal challenges in the rearview mirror. The world #39;s largest software maker said it will pay rival software maker Novell a \$536


Liberty Media Profit Rises on QVC

Liberty Media Corp. (LN: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted an eight-fold gain in quarterly net profit following the purchase of a majority stake in shopping network QVC and a large gain on the sale of assets.


WB says costly oil to slash RP economic growth by 1

HIGH oil prices will slash the countrys economic growth by as much as 1 percent next year, the World Bank said Tuesday. In its latest East Asia Regional Economic Update


Marsh #39;s Dismissal of Egan Was  #39;Unexpected #39;

Prudential Equity Group said yesterday #39;s dismissal of Roger Egan was a surprise because Marsh  amp; McLennan (nyse: MMC - news - people ) had previously indicated in October that Egan would remain in his position.


To cut 75 percent of division in New York, 50 in London

LONDON (CBS.MW) - Commerzbank AG, Germany #39;s third largest bank by market value, unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut jobs and scale back its unprofitable investment banking division.


Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Posts Fall in Profit

Youth-oriented retailer Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Co. (ANF.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in quarterly profit as it struggles to boost sales, and said it remained cautious for the rest of the year.


Anheuser Busch Reaffirms Outlook

Anheuser-Busch Cos. on Tuesday reaffirmed its outlook for earnings per share growth for both 2004 and 2005. In a presentation to investors and analysts, management said the company expects earnings per share


Expert: Russian Oil Exports May Decrease

Oil exports from Russia - the world #39;s second-largest oil producer - may decrease within two years, a top Russian oil industry expert warned Tuesday.


T-Online raises outlook after better-than-expected results (AFP)

AFP - T-Online, Deutsche Telekom's majority owned Internet service provider, said it was lifting its forecast for full-year core earnings after reporting better-than-expected results.


Ben Wallace to Miss Time With Pistons (AP)

AP - Ben Wallace is expected to miss at least two road games for the Detroit Pistons following the death of his brother in Alabama.


India's mobile phone users surpass land line base (FT.com)

FT.com - The number of mobile phone subscribers in India last month swept past the country's fixed-line telephone base in a growth trajectory that is second only in speed and magnitude to that of neighbouring China.


Firefox and Beyond: Mozilla President Browses the Future (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Q A: As Mozilla launches Firefox for the masses, the group's president, Mitchell Baker, outlines goals for gaining more Web browser converts and focusing on a development platform play.


Beckham May Be Ready to Play This Weekend (AP)

AP - David Beckham should be ready to play this weekend for Real Madrid after missing a month with two cracked ribs.


Colombian Drug Kingpin Transported to U.S.

A founder of a Colombian drug cartel that became the world's chief supplier of cocaine in the 1990s was transported to a Florida jail Saturday after being extradited from Colombia.


Marks and Spencer unveils major management shake up (AFP)

AFP - British retailer Marks and Spencer announced a major management shake-up as part of efforts to revive its fortunes, saying trading has become tougher ahead of the crucial Christmas period.


Minnesota explorers sound alarm bells over Arctic warming

ENVIRONMENT: A four-year study documents Arctic warming, and adventurers say the world needs to take action. BY JOHN MYERS. When Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre saw two giant glaciers on his map of Greenland, he worried how his group would get around them.


Firefox version 1.0 released

The alternative browser, developed (and continually re-developed) by a network of programmers, is available for free download from the non-profit Mozilla Foundation website.


Linux aims to divide and conquer the desktop

The  quot;Art of War, quot; the oldest military treatise in the world, tells aspiring generals to divide and conquer. For a certain open source operating system, this may be the approach needed to win the inevitable desktop battle.


Bluetooth 2.0 Offers Much Faster Data Transmissions

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has adopted Bluetooth 2.0  EDR. The latest version of this short-range wireless networking standard offers faster data transfer speeds while using less power.


SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 8, 2004--

Dans le cadre de ses initiatives stratgiques en matire de technologie MirrorBit(TM) annonces ce jour, Spansion LLC a galement annonc ses plans pour une nouvelle gamme de priphriques mmoire Flash.


Wil Wheaton to speak at Macworld Expo SF

IDG World Expo on Tuesday announced that actor, author and self-described geek Wil Wheaton will deliver  quot;a special feature presentation quot; entitled  quot;Just a Geek quot; at the upcoming Macworld Conference  amp; Expo in San Francisco, Calif.


UK supermarket becomes iTunes rival

The UK #39;s number one supermarket chain, Tesco, has unveiled a new online digital music download store. The store, which will be operated by Cable  amp; Wireless, will remain under the Tesco.


Russia successfully launches new type of rocket carrier

The first test launch of a new rocket carrier, the Soyuz-2 (Rus), was carried out successfully today from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk Region at 2130 Moscow time, 1830 gmt.


UK co joins bid to launch satellite mission

China is actively taking part in international co-operation in Earth observation satellites, to study meteorology, natural resources, environment surveillance and other civil


Wil Wheaton to speak at Macworld Expo SF (MacCentral)

MacCentral - IDG World Expo on Tuesday announced that actor, author and self-described geek Wil Wheaton will deliver "a special feature presentation" entitled "Just a Geek" at the upcoming Macworld Conference  amp; Expo in San Francisco, Calif. Macworld Expo takes place at the Moscone Center from January 10 - 14, 2005, and Wheaton's presentation will take place on January 13 at 9:30 AM. There will be a book signing after his presentation.


Phelps faces jail over drink-driving charge

SWIMMING ace Michael Phelps has admitted it was a dangerous mistake after the six-time Olympic champion was arrested for driving under the influence last week.


Emlyn Hughes dies, 57

Liverpool, Nov 9 -- Emlyn Hughes, the former Liverpool and England football captain and TV personality, has died of cancer after battling a brain tumour for the last 15 months on Tuesday, aged 57.


Williams tests two

THE hunt for Mark Webber #39;s teammate at Williams narrowed yesterday as the former world champion announced it would test Britain #39;s Anthony Davidson and German Nick Heidfeld.


GP teams see red

FERRARI was set to snub key talks at Heathrow today aimed at revolutionising grand prix racing. The other nine teams, led by Melbourne millionaire Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart, were intending to gang up


Kelley joins hockey #39;s best in Hall of Fame

Jim Kelley wondered how some South Buffalo kid with unpretentious dreams of covering hockey for his hometown paper could ever have anything in common with such legends as Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy.


WORLD RALLY NEWS Minor scare for Sainz ahead of final event.

Carlos Sainz gave his fans and his Citroen team a minor scare ahead of Rally Australia after an accident forced the Spaniard to go to hospital.


Big Deal For NFL

If you don #39;t think professional football means a lot to the US networks that own the rights to broadcast the games, check out the deal a few of them just made with the NFL.


US assault on Falluja meets with resistance

FALLUJA, Iraq Thousands of US marines and soldiers swarmed over a railroad embankment on the northern edge of Falluja, setting off a wild firefight and making significant advances into the city.


3 killed in Thailand #39;s violence-plagued deep south

Three civilians were killed by separatists on Tuesday morning in Thailand #39;s violence-plagued deep south, while village security guards were robbed of weapons.


Israeli coalition partner to quit over Gaza withdrawal

Israel #39;s pro-settler National Religious Party (NRP) decided to resign from Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s coalition government after Sharon refused to put his disengagement plan to a national referendum.


Music piracy 'does hit CD sales'

A study into online music piracy suggests record sales in the US have fallen because of online piracy.


Dutch Dioxin Scare Spreads to France and Spain (Reuters)

Reuters - France and Spain were hit on Tuesday\by a dioxin contamination scare that has forced the closure of\almost 200 Dutch farms after the cancer-causing toxin was found\in animal feed.


EU to Boost Protection of Endangered Bird Species (Reuters)

Reuters - European countries agreed on Tuesday\to expand protected bird territories to help save species\threatened by intensive agriculture and climate change.


Oil Price Dive Deepens as Supplies Swell

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices slid more than a dollar to  7-week lows on Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply ease  concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.


Rhode Island Senator to Stay Republican (AP)

AP - Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee, who flirted with changing political parties in the wake of President Bush's re-election victory, says he will stay in the GOP.


Sanofi Weight Loss Drug Effective in 2-Year Study

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An experimental Sanofi-Aventis diet  drug helped people lose much more weight than a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two-year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday.


New UK Airport Scanner 'Undresses' Passengers (Reuters)

Reuters - A new X-ray machine at London's Heathrow\airport, which sees through passengers' clothes, has been\attacked by civil liberties campaigners as a "voyeur's\charter."


Abercrombie   Fitch Posts Fall in Profit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Youth-oriented retailer Abercrombie    Fitch Co. ANF.N on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in  quarterly profit as it struggles to boost sales, and said it  remained cautious for the rest of the year.


Arafat Fate Mired in Confusion

PARIS (Reuters) - The fate of Palestinian President Yasser  Arafat was mired in confusion on Tuesday as French medical  sources contradicted reports by senior Palestinian officials  that he had died at a Paris hospital.


New York Times to Sell Its Headquarters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Times Co. NYT.N will sell  its midtown Manhattan headquarters building to a partnership  led by Tishman Speyer Properties for \$175 million, the  companies said.


Liberty Media Profit Rises on QVC

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Liberty Media Corp. L.N on Tuesday  posted an eight-fold gain in quarterly net profit following the  purchase of a majority stake in shopping network QVC and a  large gain on the sale of assets.


Defense Lawyers Say Rapport with Milosevic Ruined

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The lawyers appointed to defend  Slobodan Milosevic in his war crimes trial said on Tuesday  their relationship with the defendant had been irreparably  damaged and renewed their plea to be allowed to withdraw from  the case.


IBM System Named Fastest Supercomputer

Big Blue has brought the title of the world's fastest supercomputer back to the United States for the first time in three years.


AMD turns to Chartered for help

Advanced Micro Devices is building a new plant in Germany but still needs outside assistance to meet expected demand.


Arafat's Health Worsens as Delegation Arrives

The condition of the Palestinian leader, Yasir Arafat, has worsened overnight, just before a group of Mr. Arafat's likely political heirs arrived today.


LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices slid more than a dollar to  7-week lows on Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply eased  concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.


Fans brave long lines, rain for 'Halo 2' debut

They lined up hours before the game's release outside EB Games in San Francisco. "I want it as soon as possible," said one gamer.\<br /> Photos: Halo 2 adventure begins


Photos: Halo 2, the adventure begins

Thousands of fans wait for hours to pick up the first copies of Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox game sequel.


US losing edge in supercomputing, report warns

A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued on Monday that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that


Jaco injury worry for Boks

South Africa fly-half Jaco Van der Westhuyzen faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday #39;s Test match against Ireland in Dublin because of a finger injury sustained against Wales at Cardiff #39;s Millennium Stadium.


Mutu back at Dinamo after dismissing agents

ADRIAN MUTU, sacked by Chelsea after testing positive for cocaine, has dismissed his agents. Mutu came to our office and told us of his decision not to co-operate with our company any more, Gheorghe Popescu said.


IBM to sell supercomputers

IBM Corp., the world #39;s largest computer maker, said it is selling versions of its top supercomputer that may be scaled down for businesses and less-intensive scientific use.


US is warned on supercomputer funds

SAN FRANCISCO A panel of leading computer scientists has warned in a report that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United States will be unable to retain its lead on that


F1 teams meeting in London

All the F1 teams are meeting today in London to discuss the urgent measures needed to reduce costs in the sport. All the teams? Almost... one team didn #39;t want to be part of the talks: Ferrari. The other nine


Tuesday #39;s NBA summary

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons opened their NBA title defense with an 87-to-79 win over the Houston Rockets. Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting to lead five Pistons in double-figures.


Mutu apologizes, turns down offer to become Romanian assistant <b>...</b>

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu apologized Tuesday for his positive cocaine test and said he will turn down an offer to become an assistant coach for the Romanian national team.


Sainz injured in pre-rally testing

Two-time world champion Carlos Sainz was taken to hospital for observation after crashing his Citroen during practice for the Rally Australia on Tuesday.


Ex-chief of prisons ordered to testify

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A military judge yesterday ordered the former commander of US prisons in Iraq to testify at the trial of a soldier who says he was ordered to abuse detainees at Abu Ghraib.


Nuclear fusion negotiations go critical

The troubled negotiations over whether to build the world #39;s largest nuclear fusion facility in France or Japan have finally come to a head.


British hostage calls home

A British UN worker who was kidnapped in Afghanistan by Islamic militants nearly two weeks ago has telephoned her family to say she is still alive.


Europeans debate software patents, interoperability

BRUSSELS -- The European Union's (E.U.'s) planned software patent rules represent a major threat to interoperability unless specific exemptions are made to the legislation, participants at a conference on the issue heard on Tuesday.


New MyDoom variant exploits IE flaw

A new variant of the MyDoom worm that exploits an unpatched flaw in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer (IE) browser is in the wild and posing particular risk to home and small business users, security experts warned this week.


Microsoft placates two foes

Editor #39;s Summary: Microsoft announced that it paid an undisclosed amount to the CCIA trade group so that it won #39;t challenge the software maker #39;s US antitrust settlement or participate in a European Union antitrust case.


Marsh  amp; McLennan to Cut 3,000 Jobs

Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. , the insurance broker at the center of a bid-rigging probe, on Tuesday said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work force, and reported third-quarter profit tumbled 94 percent.


Marks and Spencer unveils major management shake up

British retailer Marks and Spencer announced a major management shake-up as part of efforts to revive its fortunes, saying trading has become tougher ahead of the crucial Christmas period.


Abercrombie Earnings Cut by Settlements

Abercrombie  amp; Fitch Co. reported a 20 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, citing a nearly \$33 million one-time charge to settle three class-action lawsuits related to work force diversity.


AMD turns to Chartered for help

The Intel rival known for its Athlon PC and Opteron server processors announced on Tuesday plans to tap Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer, for extra chip-production capacity.


Trial begins over Georgia county #39;s evolution disclaimers in <b>...</b>

ATLANTA - A suburban Atlanta school district under fire for placing stickers in biology books saying evolution is  quot;a theory, not a fact quot; is expected to argue the disclaimers are simply a way to teach tolerance, not endorse religion.


Microsoft intros supercomputing developer kit

Editor #39;s Summary: At a supercomputing conference, Microsoft announced a new tool kit that will let developers create high-performance computing applications.


Parakeets long gone, but DNA makes some wonder

The Carolina parakeet, the only parrot that was native to South Carolina, vanished decades ago but in this age of high tech wizardry could DNA be used to bring the feathered creatures back?


Bourque inducted into NHL Hall of Fame

Former Boston Bruin great Ray Bourque entered the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday. Not bad for a kid who just wanted to make a good impression as rookie in 1979.


Two Afghanistan Hostages Call Home (AP)

AP - A Kosovar woman among three U.N. workers kidnapped in Afghanistan has called home to say she is well and expects to be freed soon, a businessman seeking her release said Tuesday.


US troops closing in on central Fallujah

There are reports that US troops and crack Iraqi soldiers have surged into rubble-strewn districts in the heart of Fallujah, seizing one third of the city after hours of street fighting with rebels.


Iran mulls critical nuclear decision

Tehran: Iran was on Tuesday considering whether to approve a tentative agreement with Britain, France and Germany aimed at limiting its nuclear activities and easing international suspicions.


Sunni Clerics Call for Elections Boycott

Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi smiles during a visit with Iraqi troops at Camp Fallujah, on the outskirts of Fallujah, Iraq, Monday, Nov. 8, 2004.


Kanoodle and TypePad / Movable Type Partner for Sponsored Blogs\\Kanoodle, sponsored listings provider, and Six Apart, the maker of Movable Type and TypePad blog software, today announced that the companies will offer TypePad subscribers the ability to easily add Kanoodle's content-targeted sponsored links to their sites.  This marks the ...


Clusty Launches Mozilla Firefox Clustering Search Toolbar\\Vivisimo, the developer of clustering, search and meta-search software for organizing search results, today announced the industry's first clustering toolbar for Mozilla Firefox. The quick, free and easy download is available today at Clusty and offers Firefox users a number of industry-first features and ...


MSN Search Engine Launch December 2004

MSN Search Engine Launch December 2004\\MSN Search Launch December '04? Wouldn't it be a kick, if they stick to effective algorithms and the slick look they're offering in the October tech preview incarnation! That version has me very happy with the rankings of my own sites and those of clients ...


German Professionals' Growth Outlook Dips (AP)

AP - German finance professionals grew sharply more pessimistic about the country's economic growth outlook, fearing that the euro's record highs against the U.S. dollar will hurt exports, a monthly survey showed Tuesday.


Online Trading Tips (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - Those nice folks at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), charged with (among other things) looking out for the interests of individual investors, never stop trying to help us out. Their sec.gov website, for example, offers a bunch of tips for those of us who trade stocks online.


Microsoft's Legal Cleanup Day (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Perhaps Microsoft was hoping for all eyes to be on the much-ballyhooed launch  today of its "Halo 2"  video game, but the company's efforts to clean up its lawsuit headaches can't be overshadowed by virtual gunslinging.


FCC Exempts Web Phones from State Rule (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. communications regulators on\Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state\oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp. and other providers\aggressively pushing the new service.


Mexico pushes U.S. on immigration (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune - After waiting patiently until after the U.S. presidential election, Mexican President Vicente Fox will be applying pressure anew on the Bush administration to adopt immigration reforms during a one-day binational meeting here Tuesday.


Indian family slain in bid to create drugs front, court told (AFP)

AFP - Three generations of a family of Indian origin were abducted and murdered in an elaborate plot to turn a successful import-export company into a drugs front, a court in London was told.


FCC Insulates Web Phone Service from State Rule (Reuters)


New Trojan Sends Spam (PC World)

PC World - Virus hijacks PCs and uses them to send short message spam to mobile phones.


Abercrombie Warns of Profit Shortfall (Reuters)

Reuters - Youth-oriented retailer Abercrombie  \Fitch Co.  on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in\quarterly profit, due largely to a lawsuit settlement charge\and warned of a profit shortfall for the current quarter.


Mozilla Launches Firefox 1.0 (PC World)

PC World - Alternative browser features protection against online scams.


Oil Price Dive Deepens as Supplies Swell

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices slid to 7-week lows on  Tuesday as growing signs of ample supply eased concerns over  fuel stocks for the northern winter.


Sanofi Says Diet Drug Works

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An experimental diet drug helped  people lose nearly four times as much weight as a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two-year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday.


FCC Exempts Web Phones from State Rule

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. communications regulators on  Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state  oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp. and other providers  aggressively pushing the new service.


Cocoa Price Off, Ivory Coast Shot to Bits

LONDON (Reuters) - World cocoa prices rose from intraday  lows, but exports from the Ivory Coast, the key global  supplier, remain on hold after mob violence and military  clashes paralyze business in the West African country, traders  said on Tuesday.


Eagles DT Rayburn in Car Accident

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles  defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was involved in a two-car accident  Monday night and sustained minor injuries.


Oceans to Rise One Meter by 2100-Arctic Expert (Reuters)

Reuters - Global warming is melting the Arctic\ice faster than expected, and the world's oceans could rise by\about a meter (3 feet) by 2100, swamping homes from Bangladesh\to Florida, the head of a study said on Tuesday.


Abercrombie Warns of Profit Shortfall

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Youth-oriented retailer Abercrombie    Fitch Co. ANF.N on Tuesday posted an unexpected fall in  quarterly profit, due largely to a lawsuit settlement charge  and warned of a profit shortfall for the current quarter.


Dollar Stabilizes on Comments from Europe

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar held steady against the  euro on Tuesday, finding support after a wave of warnings from  European officials expressing concerns over the euro's rapid  ascent against the U.S. currency.


Stocks Flat; Oil Falls, Waiting for Fed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks hovered near the unchanged  mark on Tuesday as investors took another pause after last  week's big rally, with the Fed expected to raise interest rates  a quarter point on Wednesday.


Kerry hints at possible 2008 White House run: reports (AFP)

AFP - Defeated Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has hinted that he could make another run for the White House in 2008, press reports said.


Under-fire Marsh cuts 3,000 jobs

Marsh   McLennan, the US insurance broker being sued for alleged price fixing, is to cut 3,000 jobs as it faces an expected decline in its revenues.


Unrest blocks Ivory Coast cocoa

Unrest in Ivory Coast, the world's biggest cocoa producer, stops shipments from the country's two ports despite a lull in fighting.


Arafat Dead, Say Palestinian Sources Amid Confusion

PARIS (Reuters) - The fate of Palestinian President Yasser  Arafat was mired in confusion on Tuesday as French doctors  contradicted reports by senior Palestinian officials that the  veteran leader had died at a Paris hospital.


Sudanese Govt. Ready to Sign Darfur Deals-Minister

ABUJA (Reuters) - The Sudanese government is ready to sign  agreements with Darfur rebels on Tuesday covering aid and  disarmament in the war-torn region, a junior government  minister said, marking a major breakthrough after two weeks of  talks.


Cropp Postpones Vote

Linda W. Cropp abruptly removes a bill to build a baseball stadium with public money, announcing that she has a new plan that could provide private funding for the project.


Colts Edge Vikings

Mike Vanderjagt kicks a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to lift the Colts over the Vikings, 31-28, on Monday night.


Oil scandal rocks Polish leadership

WARSAW -- The new scandal mesmerizing Poland seems lifted from a Cold War dossier: Spies, oil traders, a polo player, and a billionaire are tangled in a rumored plot by Moscow to manipulate its smaller neighbor.


Microsoft #39;s Novell Settlement Clears Hurdles

Goldman Sachs maintained an  quot;outperform quot; rating on Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ), saying the software company #39;s \$536 million settlement with Novell (nasdaq: NOVL - news - people ) clears more antitrust hurdles.


Update 2: Commerzbank to Cut 900 Banking Employees

Commerzbank AG said Tuesday it had narrowed its third-quarter net loss but was slashing 900 of the 1,275 jobs in its investment banking division, practically eliminating the unprofitable department.


FCC Insulates Web Phone Service from State Rule

US communications regulators on Tuesday exempted Internet telephone services from certain state oversight, a boon for Vonage Holdings Corp.


Oceans to Rise One Meter by 2100-Arctic Expert

Global warming (news - web sites) is melting the Arctic ice faster than expected, and the world #39;s oceans could rise by about a meter (3 feet


Mozilla #39;s Firefox Makes Formal Debut Today

The open-source app already has a cult following, a major portion of which like it because no one has written viruses to attack it yet.


Novell: Time for Desktop Linux

Yesterday, Novell shipped its Linux Desktop 9 product, the software maker #39;s attempt to unseat Windows on business PCs. Developed with SUSE underpinnings and based on Kernel 2.6, Novell liberally sprinkled


IBM Retakes Top Supercomputer Rank as NEC Slips

IBM IBM.N , the world #39;s biggest computer maker, has regained its position at the head of the Top 500 list of supercomputer installations, dislodging rival NEC Corp.


Worm Breaks Speed Record from Discovery to Life

A new computer worm emerged on Tuesday which broke the speed record from the announcement of a security vulnerability in Microsoft #39;s Internet Explorer to a full-blown virus that spreads in the wild.


Roadmap boosts Bluetooth bandwidth

A three-year roadmap for Bluetooth short-range wireless technology will triple bandwidth and allow users to simultaneously multicast signals to seven others.


Trial Begins Over Cobb #39;s Evolution Disclaimers in Textbooks

A federal trial began today in Atlanta over evolution disclaimers in Cobb County schools. A group of parents backed by the ACLU argue that the disclaimers in science biology textbooks are a government endorsement of religion.


Phelps Apologizes After DUI Arrest

SALISBURY, Md. -- Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps has apologized after his arrest for driving under the influence. He was arrested after a state trooper saw an SUV allegedly driven by the 19-year-old


Becks to play himself in movie

The England captain will appear in Goal!, a US\$100 million (\$165m) trilogy about football, reported PA. He will act as himself in the trilogy, which will be directed by Danny Cannon (I Still Know What You Did Last Summer).


Wannstedt Quits Dolphins; Bates to Fill In

Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt looks on during the fourth quarter as the New York Jets beat the Dolphins, 41-14, in this Nov. 1, 2004 file photo at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ Wannstedt may have coached his last game for the Miami Dolphins.


Mutu Wants to Set An Example

Adrian Mutu is hoping to become an example for youngsters after vowing to bounce back from his drugs ban. Mutu, sacked by Chelsea after testing positive for a drug said to be cocaine and subsequently


Robinson thrilled with England captaincy

JASON Robinson settled into life as England captain and admitted he had no hesitation in accepting the post. Robinson #39;s  #39;fantastic job #39; in leading Sale Sharks to the Zurich Premiership summit was also revealed


Ferrari - from the firing pan into the fire

The Ferrari team did not bother to attend the meeting of the Formula 1 team bosses in London today and so it could not take part in the discussions surrounding the subject of testing.


Mother of soccer star kidnapped

THE mother of Robinho, one of Brazil #39;s most exciting young soccer players, had been kidnapped, police said yesterday. Marina de Souza, 43, was abducted by two armed men who invaded a barbecue at Praia Grande


Robson back at West Brom as coach

Birmingham, England (Sports Network) - West Bromwich Albion hired former player Bryan Robson to be their new head coach Tuesday. Robson, 47, began his playing career with West Brom in 1974 and made 249 appearances for the club.


Colts 31, Vikings 28

Manning threw four touchdown passes and Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard field goal with two seconds left to give the Colts a 31-to-28 win over Minnesota.


DirecT Touchdown

Football has come a long way -- and I #39;m talking about a lot more than just the hundred yards that separate the goal lines. Last night DirecTV (NYSE: DTV) announced a \$3.


Update 4: Chipmaker Infineon Sees Net Income Fall

Computer chip maker Infineon Technologies AG posted a 10 percent drop in net profit for the fourth quarter after taking large charges to cover potential civil claims from US and European antitrust actions, the company said Tuesday.


Merck shares slide on civil, criminal probes into Vioxx

WASHINGTON : Drugs giant Merck and Co. #39;s shares slumped after the firm revealed civil and criminal investigations into the sale of its pain drug Vioxx.


Flowers as Dutch film man cremated

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- On the day of his cremation, hundreds of people laid flowers, candles and notes at the spot where controversial Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh was killed.


The Berlin Wall: 15 years on

It may be 15 years to the day since the Berlin Wall fell, but  quot;die Mauer im Kopf quot; (literally, the wall in the head) is still there for many Germans.


New Battalion  #39;Told to Prepare to Go to Iraq #39;

A British battalion of 600 infantry have been told to make ready for deployment to Iraq, the Conservatives claimed today. The soldiers, understood to be from the 2nd


Ban on hunting with dogs pits British townies vs. rural folks

BRENT PELHAM, England -- The morning chill was broken with sherry, served on silver platters to riders in smartly tailored red coats, leather crops tucked neatly under their arms. With the shrill blast of a bugle, the chattering was over and the Puckeridge Hunt -- a tradition since 1725 -- was on.


Sanofi Diet Drug Impressive in 2-Year Study

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An experimental diet drug helped  people lose nearly four times as much weight as a placebo in an  eagerly anticipated two-year trial, researchers said on  Tuesday.


Homebuilder Toll Up 4 Pct on Forecast

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc.  TOL.N on Tuesday reported record fourth-quarter homebuilding  sales and backlog, citing a growing population of affluent  buyers.


Afghans Again Extend Deadline for UN Hostages

KABUL (Reuters) - A Taliban splinter group that has  threatened to kill three U.N. hostages again extended a  deadline on its demands after the government said it would  respond to them on Wednesday, a spokesman for the group said on  Tuesday.


FCC Rules on Internet-Based Phone Services

U.S. regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet-based phone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government and cannot be regulated by states. -AP


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 AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A new computer worm emerged on\Tuesday which broke the speed record from the announcement of a\security vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer to a\full-blown virus that spreads in the wild.


IBM unveils Power5-based supercomputing server

Each skinny server houses eight processors. Plug a few together, and voila! A high-performance machine.\<br />  Photo: IBM's new supercomputing server\


Photo: IBM's p5-575 server

IBM's p5-575, a specialized server geared for high-performance computing, has eight 1.9GHz Power5 processors.


Bomb kills 11 soldiers in Kashmir

SRINAGAR -- A roadside bomb blew up an army patrol car in a predawn attack today in disputed Kashmir, killing an army major and 10 other men, police said. The blast in Wachi village, located 40 miles south of Srinagar, left a 10-foot wide crater in the road, police officer Imtiyaz Ahmed said. No one immediately claimed responsibility, but police ...


FCC further deregulates Net calls

States are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers.


'Halo 2': Heaven-sent for game players?

Long lines greet release of Xbox game sequel. Also: The transformative powers of "Half-Life 2."


Can Jamdat Survive the Hype?

Earnings from hot new issue Jamdat Mobile don't live up to analysts' expectations.


Eyeing Laser Care Profits

Eye care specialist TLC draws eyes to the field of high-tech vision correction.


Photos: 'Halo 2,' the adventure begins

Thousands of fans wait for hours to pick up the first copies of Microsoft's long-awaited Xbox game sequel.


Rates rise increases to continue

WASHINGTON - Another small hike in United States interest rates is seen as a certainty when Federal Reserve policy-makers meet today.


SEC Issues Plan to Standardize Governance Rules for Exchanges

Ten US stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange, would be required to file quarterly reports with regulators and maintain a majority of independent directors under a plan published by the agency today.


Another IE flaw, another MyDoom

A new variant of the MyDoom worm that exploits an unpatched flaw in Microsofts Internet Explorer browser has emerged to threaten small business and home users in particular, security experts warned this week.


Mother of  #39;new Pele #39; is kidnapped

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- The mother of Brazilian star Robinho has been kidnapped at gunpoint as the 20-year-old Santos winger, dubbed the  quot;new Pele quot;, appeared on the brink of a transfer to Real Madrid.


Ben Wallace loses brother to brain cancer

West coast trips have been filled with heartbreaking moments for Detroit Pistons All-star Ben Wallace. But it has had nothing to do with the games being played.


Arafat #39;s wife under fire, clashes with PA chiefs

PARIS, Nov 9 (AFP) - Suha Arafat, the wife of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, has held a covetous vigil in the military hospital where her husband may lie dying, protected by a French law that has let her shoulder her way into the Palestinian power


Pakistan Wins US Praise Over Afghan Vote

A senior US official commended Pakistan on Tuesday for its help in ensuring the success of last month #39;s Afghan election and said the United States wanted to accelerate and broaden its cooperation with Pakistan.


Security group sets baseline standard for firewalls

Four security software rivals are have teamed up to set a baseline standard for application security firewalls, challenging others in the industry to join them.


Microsoft Sees  #36;100 Million First Day for 'Halo 2' (Reuters)

Reuters - First-day sales of Microsoft\Corp.'s  new video game "Halo 2" will reach  #36;100\million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday.


Sudan, Rebels to Sign Partial Peace Pact (AP)

AP - The Sudanese government and rebel representatives signed accords Tuesday aimed at ending hostilities in the troubled western region of Darfur and guaranteeing aid groups access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by the conflict.


Security group sets baseline standard for firewalls (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Four security software rivals are have teamed up to set a baseline standard for application security firewalls, challenging others in the industry to join them.


Sudan Signs Darfur Deals with Rebels - Mediator

ABUJA (Reuters) - Sudan bowed to international pressure  Tuesday for a ban on military flights over the Darfur region,  where 1.5 million have been forced from their homes, and signed  two landmark peace deals with rebels.


Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Ready For Primetime

Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Ready For Primetime\\After years of reinventing the wheel with the Mozilla browser, Mozilla seems to have struck a gold stake into the heart of Microsoft with Firefox. As popular as Mozilla's open source browsers have been in the tech world, that niche popularity was a whisper to ...


HP debuts 14 new imaging, printing products

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) showed off 14 new imaging and printing products during an event in Frankfurt, Germany, where executives showcased the HP LaserJet 4345mfp multifunction copier, which they said can crank out up to 45 pages per minute for a third the cost of similar machines.


Mozilla launches Firefox 1.0 browser

The Mozilla Foundation has released Version 1.0 of its Firefox browser, an open-source product that has generated lofty expectations that it will offer real competition to Microsoft Corp.'s ubiquitous Internet Explorer.


Dell Plans North Carolina Plant

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dell Inc. DELL.O on Tuesday said it  will open a third U.S. manufacturing plant, a plant in North  Carolina employing 1,500 workers, marking a rare example of a  U.S. high-tech company expanding domestic production.


Microsoft Sees \$100 Million First Day for 'Halo 2'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - First-day sales of Microsoft  Corp.'s MSFT.O new video game "Halo 2" will reach \$100  million, a senior Microsoft games executive said on Tuesday.


Web business standard gets thumbs up

The ratification of Universal Business Language could make it easier for big companies to share documents.


In storm-ravaged Philippines, an urgent plea for food, goods

REAL, Philippines -- Helicopters delivered food to famished survivors and picked up casualties as the weather cleared yesterday in villages ravaged by back-to-back storms that left 640 people dead and nearly 400 missing in the northern Philippines.


FCC further deregulates Net calls

The Federal Communications Commission ruled that states are now barred from imposing telecommunications regulations on Net phone providers, which treat calls no differently than any other application on the Internet.


Mozilla Launches Firefox 1.0

The Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Firefox browser, an open-source product that has generated lofty expectations that it will offer real competition to Microsoft #39;s ubiquitous Internet Explorer.


Miami Dolphins Coach Dave Wannstedt Resigns After 1-8 Start

Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt, whose team has the worst record in the National Football League, resigned after 4 1/2 seasons and was replaced by defensive coordinator Jim Bates.


Sudanese govt, rebels sign security and humanitarian deals (AFP)

AFP - The Sudanese government and two rebel groups from the war torn region of Darfur signed two accords to demilitarize their conflict and ensure the safety of 1.5 million displaced people.


Microsoft Shareholders OK \$3 Dividend

BELLEVUE, Wash. (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O  shareholders on Tuesday approved changes to its stock-based  employee compensation plans that would maintain the value of  stock options and awards, allowing the software giant to go  forward with a planned \$3-per-share special dividend.


Arafat's Heart Functioning - Palestinian Minister

PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat was  very ill but his brain, heart and lungs were still functioning,  Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath said.


Anthrax hits Ugandan park hippos

Scientists struggle to contain an anthrax epidemic which has killed nearly 200 hippos in a Ugandan national park.


Cricket: Sri Lanka keeper quits

Sri Lanka wicket-keeper/batsman Romesh Kaluwitharana announces his retirement from international cricket.


Shareholders rubber-stamp Microsoft payout

Approval of changes to employee stock compensation paves way for \$32 billion bonanza for shareholders.


Wannstedt Steps Down as Dolphins Coach

DAVIE, Fla. (Sports Network) - Dave Wannstedt resigned  Tuesday as head coach of the Miami Dolphins after the team sunk  to an NFL-worst 1-8 record. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates  will take over as interim coach for the remainder of the  season.


Marsh   McLennan to Cut 3,000 Jobs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh   McLennan Cos., the insurance  broker at the center of a bid-rigging scandal, on Tuesday said  it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of its work  force.


UPS to Hire 70,000 Workers for Holidays

NEW YORK (Reuters) -  United Parcel Service Inc. UPS.N,  the world's largest package delivery company, said on Tuesday  it plans to hire nearly 70,000 temporary workers to help handle  an estimated 340 million packages from Thanksgiving to  Christmas, exceeding year-ago forecasts.


Spain Unchanged for Davis Cup Final

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain have named an unchanged team for  next month's Davis Cup final against the United States in  Seville as they bid to secure a second title in five years.


Dell Plans North Carolina Plant, to Hire 1,500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dell Inc. said on Tuesday it plans to  open a third U.S. manufacturing plant, based in North Carolina  with 1,500 workers, in a rare example of a U.S. high-tech  company expanding domestic production.


Alcohol ban row rages in Algeria

Algeria's chances of joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) may be scuppered by its parliament's refusal to lift a ban on alcohol imports.


Schilling Has Surgery

Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has surgery to repair his injured right ankle with no complications Tuesday, the team doctor said.


IMF report  #39;not all good news #39;

LABOR has accused the Federal Government of engaging in reckless spending which could push up interest rates. The claim came as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave the Government and the Reserve Bank a glowing report card.


Infineon Revs Up, But Slowdown Coming

Memory was little help to Munich, Germanys Infineon Technologies AG in its now closed fiscal Q4. The company reported Q4 revenues of \$2.


FCC Rules VOIP Not Subject to State Rules

In what amounts to a big win for Vonage Holdings Corp., the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ruled that the broadband phone company #39;s service was exempt from state and local regulation and tariffs.


Marsh CEO says most of 3,000 layoffs due Wednesday

Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos. (MMC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky on Tuesday said 90 percent of the 3,000 employees the company plans to lay off will be notified on Wednesday.


Profit Tumbles at May Department Stores

May Department Stores (MAY:NYSE - news - research) reported dismal third-quarter results Tuesday, weighed down by its acquisition of Marshall Field #39;s and negative sales trends.


Dell makes it official, chooses NC for facility

WINSTON SALEM, NC - Dell announced today it is adding to its US manufacturing operations with a third location, to be placed in the Triad area of North Carolina.


SEC seeks more market disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed that stock markets disclose more information about their operations, including executive pay and regulatory programs.


Henley: Oracle May Drop Bid If PeopleSoft Investors Nix  #39;Best #39; <b>...</b>

Vox populi: Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) attorney Michael Carroll says the firm will abandon its legal assault on PeopleSoft #39;s (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people )  quot;poison pill quot; defenses--if investors fail to tender at least 50 of their shares by Nov


UPS to Hire 70,000 Workers for Holidays (Reuters)

Reuters - United Parcel Service Inc. ,\the world's largest package delivery company, said on Tuesday\it plans to hire nearly 70,000 temporary workers to help handle\an estimated 340 million packages from Thanksgiving to\Christmas, exceeding year-ago forecasts.


FCC Rules on Internet-Based Phone Services (AP)

AP - U.S. regulators ruled Tuesday that providers of Internet-based phone call services fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government, exempting them from some key regulation by states.


Regulators Probe Fund Trades at Bank of NY (AP)

AP - Bank of New York Co. Tuesday said regulators are looking into mutual-fund transactions that were cleared by the company's Pershing LLC unit.


Online Learning Has Schools Nervous (AP)

AP - A growing number of Colorado school superintendents are devising strategies to soften the blow of losing students to online schools.


Linux: The New Desktop OS?

The debate about using Linux as a desktop OS has been going on for years. With each kernel revision and every new distribution release, we hear that Linux has become a feasible alternative.


Spansion Details NOR/NAND Hybrid Roadmap

In order to meet the growing demands of the flash memory market, Fujitsu and AMDs flash memory subsidiary Spansion LLC unveiled plans to develop a new ORNAND flash memory architecture that combines the best of NOR code execution with NAND data


Phelps drink-drive charge

American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won six gold medals at the Olympics in Athens, has been charged with driving under the influence by police in Maryland.


Beckham Makes Timely Training Return

David Beckhams prospects of skippering England in next weeks clash with Spain at Real Madrids Bernabeu stadium improved today when he returned to training.


Miami coach Wannstedt steps down

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Head coach Dave Wannstedt resigned from the struggling Miami Dolphins Tuesday morning, ending a frustrating season that began with the retirement of star running back Ricky Williams before training camp.


Schilling has successful ankle surgery

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in his right ankle.


Schilling's Ruptured Ankle Tendon Repaired (AP)

AP - Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his injured right ankle. Schilling pitched Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the World Series last month with the torn sheath of his ankle tendon sutured into place so it wouldn't flop over the bone when he pitched.


Iran cracks down on Internet: rights watchdog (AFP)

AFP - Iran is cracking down on Internet communications, one of the country's last forums for free speech and a crucial tool for local social activists, Human Rights Watch said.


Italian police fear Naples mob war

chiefs hold emergency meetings over how to combat a mob turf battle in the southern Italian city. were the latest victims of a struggle for control a multi-billion dollar trade in drugs, arms and prostitution.


Microsoft Shareholders OK Stock Changes (AP)

AP - Microsoft Corp. shareholders on Tuesday approved changes to the company's stock compensation plans, clearing the way for the software giant to award a one-time,  #36;3-per-share dividend that will cost the company an estimated  #36;32 billion.


Apple supported technologies approved by DVB (MacCentral)

MacCentral - The Digital Video Broadcasting Steering Board (DVB) has approved a revision to its implementation guidelines for audio and video codecs over a broadcast Transport Stream. The revision includes two technologies supported by Apple Computer Inc., H.264 or Advanced Video Codec (AVC) and High Efficiency AAC (HE-AAC) audio codecs.


T.rex Fancied Ribs, Scientist Says (Reuters)

Reuters - Tyrannosaurus rex scraped the meat from\the ribs of its prey in much the same way a human might gnaw on\a serving of barbecued ribs, a meeting of geologists was told\on Tuesday.


No Deal on Nuclear Fusion Reactor Site - Diplomat (Reuters)

Reuters - Negotiations on where to build the\world's first nuclear fusion reactor ended without an agreement\on either of the two sides under consideration in France and\Japan, a Western diplomat said on Tuesday.


Golf Courses Make Good Homes for Birds (AP)

AP - A new study shows that golf courses can be good homes for more than one kind of birdie.


Sudan Signs Landmark Darfur Deals with Rebels

ABUJA (Reuters) - Sudan bowed to international pressure on  Tuesday for a ban on military flights over the Darfur region,  where 1.5 million have been forced from their homes, and signed  two landmark peace deals with rebels.


Iran's conservatives seen tightening power in republic

TEHRAN -- After eight years of a bold but bungled experiment with reform, Iran's government is in the throes of a takeover by conservatives determined to restore the revolution's Islamic purity, according to Iranian politicians and analysts.


Schilling Has Successful Ankle Surgery (Reuters)

Reuters - Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling\underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in\his right ankle.


Schilling Has Successful Ankle Surgery

BOSTON (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling  underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured flexor tendon in  his right ankle.


Irish Olympic Medal Horse Fails Second Test-Report

DUBLIN (Reuters) - A second blood sample taken from  Waterford Crystal, the horse Cian O'Connor rode to win  Ireland's only gold medal at the Athens Olympics, has also  tested positive for banned substances, local media reported  Tuesday.


Update 9: Oil Prices Briefly Fall Below \$48 a Barrel

Crude oil futures prices briefly dipped below \$48 a barrel Tuesday on expectations that US oil supplies will continue to grow and that heating oil inventories will be adequate this winter.


TOSHIBA intente une action en justice contre Hynix Semiconductor <b>...</b>

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2004--Toshiba Corporation a annonc ce jour qu #39;elle intentait un procs  Hynix Semiconductor au Japon et aux Etats-Unis pour contrefaon des brevets relatifs aux mmoires  semiconducteurs.


What the Fed Has to Consider at Wednesday #39;s FOMC

The Federal Reserve is primed to push up borrowing costs for the fourth time this year at its meeting on Wednesday, and is unlikely to pause at upcoming meetings


Oracle may drop suit against PeopleSoft

WILMINGTON (DELAWARE): An attorney for Oracle says the company will abandon its legal challenge to PeopleSoft #39;s anti-takeover protection if shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by November 19.


Suns notebook: Suns pack it in on defense

Bo Outlaw is arriving for his second stint with the Suns to stiffen a defense that works a bit differently than when he departed before last season.


Schilling #39;s Ruptured Ankle Tendon Repaired

BOSTON Nov 9, 2004 - Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling had surgery Tuesday to repair his injured right ankle. Schilling pitched Game 6 of the American League Championship Series and Game 2 of the World Series


Second doping test on Irish winner Waterford Crystal positive <b>...</b>

A backup doping sample from the horse that won the show jumping gold medal at the Athens Olympics also was positive for a banned substance, the Irish rider #39;s lawyer said Tuesday.


Playing indoors will make for a different game in West Final, says <b>...</b>

VANCOUVER (CP) - Wally Buono expects a different game when the Saskatchewan Roughriders come in from the cold to face the BC Lions in Sunday #39;s CFL West Final.


Spain announce Davis Cup line-up

Spain have named an unchanged team for the Davis Cup final against the United States in Seville on 3-5 December. Carlos Moya, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo will take on the US in front of 22,000 fans at the converted Olympic stadium.


Got Firefox?

I #39;m dating myself here, but I can vividly recall the web browser scene ten years ago, when I #39;d eagerly download every new version of Netscape Navigator the moment it was released.


Sunni clerics call for boycott of January elections because of <b>...</b>

A powerful group of Sunni Muslim clerics called Tuesday for a boycott of national elections set for late January to protest the US-led attack against the Sunni insurgent stronghold Fallujah.


PORTRAIT OF FALLUJAH: Place of piety was Saddam stronghold

Fallujah calls itself the  quot;City of Mosques quot; for its many Muslim houses of worship. The city 40 miles west of Baghdad is also the center of the fiercest resistance to the US presence in Iraq.


IBM Celebrates Supercomputing Triumph

The United States grabbed top honors in the race for the world #39;s fastest supercomputer, beating out the Japanese computer that has held the title for more than two years.


Swimming: Phelps charged

Six-time Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps has publicly apologised after his arrest for drink-driving. The 19-year-old ran a stop sign in Salisbury, Maryland.


Arsenal Football Club boss charged

The Gunners boss has been hit with a charge of improper conduct following his controversial comments after their 2-0 Premiership defeat at Manchester United last month.


Keith highlights CFL Players of the Week

Keith finished with a combined total of 125 rushing and receiving yards in a 14-6 upset victory over Edmonton to earn the offensive award.


Mother cleared of murdering baby

A mother has her conviction for murdering her four-month-old son 10 years ago quashed during a retrial.


Calm for the Storm: Asset Allocation

The market is still down from its March 2000 peak. Here's how to protect your assets from further drops.


Sudan, Rebels Sign Accords

The Sudanese government and rebel representatives signed accords Tuesday aimed at ending hostilities in the troubled western region of Darfur and guaranteeing aid groups access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by the conflict.


Dutch Mourn Murdered Filmmaker Amid Revenge Fears

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands mourned the outspoken  filmmaker killed a week ago by a suspected Islamic extremist,  while Dutch Muslims rallied to urge reconciliation on Tuesday  after a wave of apparent revenge attacks on mosques.


News.com Extra: Tech steals ideas from nature

Plus: Heathrow airport using 'see through clothes' scanner on passengers.


Marsh   McLennan to Lay Off 3,000

Marsh   McLennan said today that it would lay off roughly 5 percent of its work force, as it moved to right itself after being accused of bid-rigging.


A harsh injection of reality

What if baseball had a steroid scandal and nobody cared?  quot;In all honesty, that's an issue, quot; said Gary Roberts, an expert in sports law at Tulane.  quot;For all we know, the American public may not give a damn. They may be happy if all their gladiators were stoked up on steroids and hitting 500 home runs.


Conn. Man Charged with Selling Secret Windows Code

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Connecticut man was arrested on  Tuesday on charges that he illegally sold a secret source code  used for Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000  programs, federal prosecutors said.


IBM Plans Web Meeting Service; Takes Aim at WebEx

NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM plans to offer Web-conferencing as  a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach small and  medium-sized business customers while taking on more  established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday.


Health Holds Back Mesi

Jack Mesi was a boxer on the rise until March 13 when several knockdowns brought on subdural hematomas or bleeding on the brain, boxers' No. 1 cause of death.


Ownership of Anti-Spam Measure Queried at Talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet companies have begun to  change the way e-mail works in order to weed out spam, but  experts on Tuesday clashed over whether the underlying  technology should be controlled by any one company.


Moguls Match Up Over News Corp.

Rupert Murdoch and John Malone may be fixin' for a fight over the media giant.


EchoStar Dishes Up Value

The second-largest satellite entertainment provider adds 350,000 subscribers.


Give Sonic Solutions More Play

The digital media software developer deserves more attention from investors.


Is Shanda Overvalued?

The online games company's high valuation even more of a concern with the success of its competition.


Cisco 1Q Eyed as IT Spending Indicator

Investors will get another glimpse into the pace of corporate spending as Cisco Systems Inc. prepares to deliver financial results after the closing bell on Tuesday.\-AP


Marsh   McLennan to Cut 3,000 Jobs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Marsh   McLennan Cos. MMC.N, the  insurance broker at the center of a bid-rigging scandal, on  Tuesday said it will lay off 3,000 employees, or 5 percent of  its work force.


SEC Wants More Disclosure for Markets

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. stock markets would have to  disclose executive pay and provide details of their regulatory  programs, under new rules proposed by the Securities and  Exchange Commission on Tuesday.


Liberty Makes Nice with News Corp.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Liberty Media Corp. L.N on Tuesday  said a share-swap transaction that would nearly double its  voting power in News Corp. was a "friendly" move, a day after  News Corp. announced a poison pill to fend off any hostile bid  from the U.S. media conglomerate.


SEC Probes Bank of New York's Pershing

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of New York Co. Inc. on Tuesday  said regulators are looking into market-timing trades cleared  by its stock clearing business unit Pershing LLC.


Stocks Rise, Oil Falls, Fed Wait Resumes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday as a oil prices  slid below \$48 a barrel, offsetting caution as investors waited  for an expected quarter-point hike in U.S. interest rates and  results from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO.O.


Halo fans' hope for sequel

Halo 2 has been released in the US, with fans queuing to get their hands on the Xbox title.


Witness: Ovitz Wanted Signing Bonus as Disney President

Michael Ovitz initially wanted a signing bonus of \$50 million to join Walt Disney Co. as its president in 1995, a compensation expert who advised Disney during negotiations with Ovitz testified Tuesday.


Champion Irish Horse Fails Second Dope Test

DUBLIN (Reuters) - A second blood sample taken from  Waterford Crystal, the horse Cian O'Connor rode to win  Ireland's only gold medal at the Athens Olympics, has also  tested positive for banned substances.


Microsoft patches software for Mac version

The software giant announces several changes and plans for its Virtual PC software, which lets Windows run on Apple machines.


Netanyahu lifts threat to resign

Israeli Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lifts his threat to resign over the Gaza withdrawal plan.


Best game in town

WALTHAM -- OK, granted, we're not Texas or Florida, and we're not Arkansas, Nebraska, or Alabama, either. In the grand scope of Football America, what we are is quaint.


Microsoft #39;s Novell Settlement Won #39;t Scare Off EU

Microsoft has reached legal settlements with two of its biggest adversaries in the software industry, Novell and the Computer and Communications Industry Association.


Marks  amp; Spencer Dumps Execs

Marks  amp; Spencer reported after-tax profits of \$260 million for the six month period ending October 2nd, compared to \$436 million a year earlier.


East Asia: Global Uncertainties Threaten to Mar 2005

East Asia #39;s economies are growing at their swiftest pace since before the financial crisis with fewer people than ever living in extreme poverty, according to the latest East Asia and Pacific Regional Update, the World Bank #39;s twice-yearly look at the


Powell: FCC Chief Gets Ruling In Favor Of VoIP

Ring, Ring. Someone answer the computer. Voice-over-Internet Protocol got a boost today as The Federal Communications Commission ruled that providers of the service are exempt from some major state regulations


Dell picks NC for third US plant

Dell (DELL) said Tuesday that it would build a US manufacturing plant in North Carolina, employing at least 1,500 people within five years.


Heads may roll at Putnam

As many as 15 senior execs could lose their jobs in the next few days: source. BOSTON (Reuters) - Putnam Investments is expected to lay off more employees, the chief executive of its parent company said Tuesday


Anthem merger could be back on fast track

California insurance commissioner expected to announce today that he will allow \$16.4 billion deal with WellPoint Health Networks to take place.


SEC proposes plan to strengthen governance at stock exchanges

WASHINGTON - Federal regulators on Tuesday proposed a plan to strengthen governance at the nation #39;s stock exchanges and move them toward separating their self-policing function from their business operations to ensure that they serve investors #39; interest.


UPDATE 4-Toll posts strong 4th-quarter homebuilding sales

Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday reported record fourth-quarter homebuilding sales and backlog, citing a growing population of affluent buyers.


Genta Can #39;t Catch a Break

Genta (GNTA:Nasdaq - news - research) is never boring! Monday night, the company announced that its phase III Genasense study in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) met its primary endpoint, which was tumor shrinkage.


Microsoft Shareholders OK  #36;32 Bln Payout (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp. \shareholders cleared the way on Tuesday for the world's largest\software maker to pay out the largest corporate dividend ever\next month and welcomed news of a blockbuster first day of\sales for its video game "Halo 2."


IBM's recycling program goes global

Businesses in Europe, Asia can net bucks for outdated computer equipment, company says. \


Irish urged to reduce gas emissions

Ireland #39;s leading expert on climate change, Dr John Sweeney, has warned that both the Government and the public urgently need to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Desktop Linux: The Final Hurdles

I remember the major turning point that took Linux from an OS that Microsoft used to call competition during their anti-trust case to a serious commercial operating system.


Double MyDoom for Internet Explorer flaw

A second version of the MyDoom variant that uses a flaw in Internet Explorer has started to spread, antivirus researchers said on Tuesday.


IBM Sits Atop Supercomputer List

As expected, IBM took over the top slot on the Top500 supercomputing list with a BlueGene/L system that shatters previous Linpack benchmarks at 70.


Xbox #39;s  quot;Halo 2 quot; video game expected to be blockbuster

(National) Nov. 9, 2004 -  quot;Halo 2, quot; the Microsoft Xbox game released on Tuesday, has been promoted like a box office blockbuster.


Limited EyeToy Support in GT4

November 09, 2004 - In a surprise move, Sony Computer Entertainment and Polyphony Digital revealed today that Gran Turismo 4 will feature limited EyeToy support.


Chartered to Manufacture AMD64 Processors in 2006

AMD64 is a new computing platform that extends the ubiquitous x86 architecture to accommodate 64-bit processing. Formerly known as x86-64, AMDs enhancements to the x86 architecture allow users of laptops


HyperTransport Broadens Its HPC Scope

A technology group working on faster data transfer between devices announced a new specification targeted at improving high-performance computing systems.


#39;Northern lights #39; possible on LI

The  quot;northern lights quot; will be visible this week in the Long Island area, with best chance of seeing them over the next few nights, astronomers said.


West Brom names former star player Bryan Robson manager

Bryan Robson is returning to West Bromwich Albion after a 23-year absence. Robson left West Brom in 1981 as one of England #39;s top players to join Manchester United.


UPDATE 1-British and French GPs  #39;a done deal #39;

The British and French Formula One grands prix have been saved after teams struck a deal with Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday, according to Minardi boss Paul Stoddart.


Beckham aims to bend it with Zidane

Paris - David Beckham and Real Madrid team-mates Zinedine Zidane and Raul have signed to play themselves in a Los Angeles-produced movie called Goal!. Variety magazine reports that the \$100-million trilogy


Liverpool great Hughes passes away

Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Former English international and Liverpool great Emlyn Hughes passed away Tuesday from a brain tumor.


Clemens wins seventh Cy Young

Often, the older a pitcher becomes, the less effective he is on the mound. Roger Clemens apparently didn #39;t get that memo. On Tuesday, the 42-year-old Clemens won an unprecedented


UPDATE 1-Mutu to continue career in England or Italy

Romanian striker Adrian Mutu, dismissed by English Premier League club Chelsea for taking cocaine, said on Tuesday he would continue his career in England or Italy after completing a seven-month ban.


Schilling has surgery on damaged ankle

Boston Red Sox ace Curt Schilling underwent a three-hour operation Tuesday to fix a ruptured tendon in his right ankle. Dr. Bill Morgan, the team physician, performed the surgery.


Irish gold medal in jeopardy

A SECOND dope test on a blood sample taken from the horse of Irish Olympic show jumping gold medallist Cian O #39;Connor has tested positive for banned substances.


Transcript of Andy Geiger #39;s Statement at the November 9th Ohio <b>...</b>

GEIGER: I guess I #39;m part two. Greetings, everybody. Obviously many of you have seen and probably have in your possession the story that broke this morning on espn.


\$10b NFL TV deal

THE National Football League became \$US8 billion (\$10.57b) richer today after signing a six-year extension to its TV contract with American channels Fox and CBS.


SEC Wants More Disclosure for Markets (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. stock markets would have to\disclose executive pay and provide details of their regulatory\programs, under new rules proposed by the Securities and\Exchange Commission on Tuesday.


EU Says No Deal, No Breakdown on Fusion Reactor

Talks on where to build the world #39;s first nuclear fusion reactor ended without a deal on Tuesday but the European Union said Japan and the United States no longer firmly opposed its bid to put the plant in France.


Armitage: Osama will be caught

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage says Osama bin Laden will be caught  quot;sooner or later. quot;. Armitage is in Pakistan -- a key ally in the US-led war on terror.


Iraqi Sunni Clerics Urge Election Boycott for Fallujah Siege

Sunni Muslim clerics in Iraq have called for a boycott of the country #39;s nationwide elections in January. The chief of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Harith al-Dhari, said Tuesday the boycott


Strategy for partnership

With the European Unions (EU) expansion to 25 countries, it now accounts for 28 of world GDP and a market of 450 million. That closer commercial relationships with EU are desirable is obvious.


Ownership of Anti-Spam Measure Queried at Talks (Reuters)

Reuters - Internet companies have begun to\change the way e-mail works in order to weed out spam, but\experts on Tuesday clashed over whether the underlying\technology should be controlled by any one company.


Photo: Unisys' updated ES7000 server line

Unisys' updated ES7000 server line includes a top-end Itanium 2  processor with 9MB of high-speed cache memory.


Gateway To Ship New, Cooler Desktops (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The first in a new series of desktop PCs from Gateway will become available later this week, says the company.


Clarett Rips Ohio State Coach, Staff (AP)

AP - Maurice Clarett accused Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and his staff of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and money for bogus summer jobs. The school immediately denied the claims Tuesday.


Photo: Hewlett-Packard's Integrity rx4640 server

Hewlett-Packard's Integrity rx4640 server is available with Intel's new Itanium 2 processor, which has 9MB of high-speed cache memory.


Ferrero, Moya to Lead Davis Cup Team (AP)

AP - Former No. 1s and French Open champions Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Moya will lead Spain against the United States in next month's Davis Cup final.


Dell to spend \$115 million on new plant

North Carolina facility will open in fall 2005 and employ 1,500 people within the next five years, Dell says.


Mac OS X Update Fixes Some Problems, Creates Others (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has updated its Unix-based Mac OS X operating system to version 10.3.6. The software release, issued Friday, is Apple's first incremental update to OS X in almost two months.


Rebels Set Off Land mine in Indian Kashmir, 11 Dead

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Separatist militants detonated  a powerful land mine in Indian Kashmir killing eleven people,  including nine soldiers in one of the biggest attacks in recent  weeks, police said on Sunday.


NEC Builds Itanium 2 Blade (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) has unveiled a blade server powered by the Intel Itanium 2 processor, combining 64-bit computing, InfiniBand capabilities and increased memory, and targeted at the high-performance computing market.


Double MyDoom for Internet Explorer flaw

A second MyDoom offshoot is taking advantage of an unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Web browser to spread.


Arafat Dead, Say Palestinian Sources Amid Confusion

PARIS (Reuters) - The fate of Yasser Arafat was mired in  confusion on Tuesday as Palestinian officials insisted in  public he was clinging to life even as aides said privately the  veteran leader had died at a Paris hospital.


Fresh Unrest in Ivory Coast Despite Peace Efforts

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - French soldiers fired to disperse  protesters in Ivory Coast on Tuesday after days of rioting in  the main city Abidjan.


Haiti Election Panel in Turmoil as Head Resigns

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - The head of a panel  organizing elections in Haiti next year to replace ousted  president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has resigned, warning that  other panel members were trying to rig the ballot.


Infineon Posts 10 Percent Profit Drop

Infineon #39;s net profit fell to \$54.6 million in the fourth quarter from \$63 million in the third quarter of last year. The net result came up short of analyst forecasts of \$169 million.


New Zealand 3G Network Launched

The T3G upgrade of Telecom #39;s nationwide mobile network cost 40 million New Zealand dollars (US\$28 million) and took about four months to build, the company says.


Nortel dumps bandwidth exchange suit

Company says Arbinet will settle in copyright infringement dispute.   \


IBM Plans Web Meeting Service; Takes Aim at WebEx

NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM IBM.N plans to offer  Web-conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach  small and medium-sized business customers while taking on more  established rivals in the market, the company said on Tuesday.


Battle of the big games

"Halo 2" for the Xbox shoots first, but for PC gamers, "Half-Life 2" is locked and loaded.


Radical change needed in Indigenous affairs, says leader

Aboriginal leader and member of the National Indigenous Council Warren Mundine says it is time radical changes are made to the way Indigenous affairs are handled.


Murdoch Sets Up Poison Pill Defense

If any party acquires 15 percent or more of News Corporation, all the other shareholders will be able to buy up to \$80 worth of shares at half-price for every share already owned, under a  quot;poison pill quot; defense adopted by Rupert Murdoch.


Lower oil fails to lift stox

Oil prices continued their recent slide as optimism that supply would hold up this winter had more traders shifting money out of energy markets.


Honda to Build Transmission Plant in Georgia

ATLANTA, GA (Nov. 9) - Governor Sonny Perdue and Honda officials announced today plans to build a \$100 million plant in Tallapoosa, Georgia to produce automatic transmissions.


Russia #39;s Severstal makes formal offer for Stelco Inc. amid <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Russia #39;s Severstal has made an offer to buy Stelco Inc., in what #39;s believed to be one of several competing offers emerging for the restructuring but profitable Hamilton steel producer.


Toll Rings Homebuilders #39; Bell

Homebuilders strode upstairs Tuesday after Toll Brothers (TOL:NYSE - news - research) reported record fourth-quarter sales, citing strong demand from affluent buyers.


Boeing tanker deal unlikely

The Pentagon #39;s top weapons buyer Tuesday said he expected officials to decide soon whether to solicit new bids for a multibillion-dollar deal to begin replacing the Air Force #39;s aging fleet of KC-135 refueling tankers.


Weekdays at 4:45 PM on Radio 990 in Manitoba

More than 300 scientists from 15 countries, including Canada, have released a study that shows the pace of the Arctic ice melt is accelerating.


Football pays tribute to Hughes

Friends and former Liverpool players have paid tribute to Emlyn Hughes, who has died from a brain tumour aged 57. Former Reds captain and manager Graeme Souness told BBC Radio Five Live:  quot;He was an absolute legend.


Spain unchanged for Davis Cup final

MADRID - Spain has named an unchanged team for next months Davis Cup final against the United States in Seville as they bid to secure a second title in five years.


Clarett says Tressel committed major infractions

NEW YORK - Former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett said he received improper benefits from head coach Jim Tressel and his brother and that he  quot;took the fall quot; during the NCAA #39;s investigation of the school in 2003, according to ESPN.


Lefty May to Padres in trade for Long

With the rival Dodgers expressing interest in David Wells, the Padres yesterday traded for another left-handed starting pitcher, Darrell May, a move they said is unrelated to their attempts to re-sign Wells.


Squeezing jello in Iraq

The much-anticipated US-led offensive to seize the Iraqi city of Falluja from anti-American Iraqi fighters has begun. Meeting resistance that, while stiff at times, was much less than had been


Taipei Opts for Wi-Fi (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The city of Taipei plans to make wireless Internet access available throughout the Taiwanese capital by the end of next year.


Virtual PC 7 update fixes RAM-based crashes, more (MacCentral)

MacCentral - Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit on Tuesday issued a patch for Virtual PC 7 that fixes a problem that occurred when running the software on Power Mac G5 computers with more than 2GB of RAM installed. Previously, Virtual PC 7 would not run on those computers, causing a fatal error that crashed the application. Microsoft also noted that Virtual PC 7.0.1 also offers stability improvements, although it wasn't more specific than that -- some users have reported problems with using USB devices and other issues.


Crazy Like a Firefox (The Motley Fool)

The Motley Fool - Today, the Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browser officially launched -- welcome, version 1.0. In a way, it's much ado about nothing, seeing how it wasn't that long ago that we reported on how Mozilla had set its sights on chipping away at Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT - News) Internet Explorer browser's ubiquity. However, the Firefox launch does bode mention, especially considering a top story from CNET today pointed to the fact that the MyDoom virus is back in action.


News: Boom times ahead for IT security profession

Boom times are ahead for security pros. The information security workforce will expand by an estimated 13.7 per cent annually to reach 2.1m workers by 2008.


News: Trojan infects PCs to generate SMS spam

A Trojan which uses infected PCs to send spam messages to mobile phone users has been discovered.


White House Wants Suicide Law Blocked (AP)

AP - The Bush administration asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to block the nation's only law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients die more quickly.


Stelco gets offer from Russian steel giant

Stelco Inc. has received a takeover offer from Russian industry giant OAO Severstal at a time when Bay Street is awash in rumours about possible financing deals for the restructuring Hamilton steel maker.


GT4 Final Spec

November 09, 2004 - Three years in the making, and Gran Turismo 4 is finally done. Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment and developer Polyphony Digital held a party in Tokyo today (forgetting to invite us


SC2004: PathScale Introduces World #39;s Lowest-Latency Cluster <b>...</b>

PITTSBURGH, SC2004 SuperComputing Conference, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- PathScale, developer of innovative software and hardware solutions to accelerate the performance and efficiency of Linux clusters, announces the PathScale InfiniPath Interconnect.


Solar weather whips up Northern Lights show

For about eight hours, an  quot;extreme geomagnetic storm quot; raged in the upper atmosphere, as high-energy particles emitted by the sun three days ago swept over Earth.


Talks on Nuke Fusion Plant End Without Decision

VIENNA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Talks on where to build the  world's first nuclear fusion reactor ended indecisively on  Tuesday, while the European Union toned down threats to site  the plant in France.


Newsday Replaces Top Editor

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tribune Co.'s TRB.N Newsday  newspaper, which got a new publisher in July after a  circulation scandal, on Tuesday replaced its top editor, Howard  Schneider, who was in the job for about a year.


Dow Slips, Nasdaq, S P 500 Flat

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The blue-chip Dow average declined  slightly, while the Nasdaq and the S P 500 were little changed  on Tuesday as investors waited for an expected quarter-point  hike in U.S. interest rates and results from technology  bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO.O.


Musharraf Says Bin Laden Trail Has Gone Cold -Post (Reuters)

Reuters - The search for al Qaeda leader Osama\bin Laden has gone cold and there is no indication of his\whereabouts, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf told the\Washington Post in an interview published on Sunday.


IBM cranks up client software push

Big Blue fills out its Workplace initiative with bundles tailored for medium size-businesses and for specific industries.


HP unveils low-cost copier

Streamlined multifunction device aimed at helping company gain ground in business copier market.\


Dow Dips, Nasdaq Up in Wait for Fed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The blue-chip Dow average ended  slightly lower, while the tech-driven Nasdaq inched higher on  Tuesday as investors waited for hints from the Federal Reserve  about the pace of interest-rate increases on Wednesday.


Lucent, Unions Have Tentative Agreement

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lucent Technologies Inc. LU.N on  Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the  two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force,  ending a month of bargaining over a range of issues including  health care.


Oil Ends Nearly \$2 Down

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices slid nearly \$2 a barrel to  end at 7-week lows on Tuesday, as growing signs of ample supply  eased concerns over fuel stocks for the northern winter.


GM Gives Car Buyers 'Locked-In' Rates

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. GM.N will offer  car buyers nervous about rising interest rates a chance to  lock-in today's low rates in a bid to boost its sluggish U.S.  sales, car dealers briefed about GM's new sales incentive plan  said on Tuesday.


California OKs Anthem-WellPoint Deal

LOS ANGELES/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - California's insurance  commissioner on Tuesday ended his opposition to Anthem Inc.'s  ATH.N proposed \$16.5 billion acquisition of WellPoint Health  Networks Inc. WLP.N after Anthem agreed to hike its funding  of state health projects.


SEC Probes Bank of New York Clearing Unit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of New York Co. BK.N on Tuesday  said regulators are examining whether its Pershing LLC unit  cleared improper stock trades.


Fed Rate Hikes Expected

The Federal Reserve is expected to nudge interest rates up for a fourth time this year on Wednesday, acting on the belief that the economy has finally emerged from an extended "soft patch."


Brown rules out pre-poll splurge

There will be no pre-election cash giveaway, says Gordon Brown as he suggests he still wants to be premier.


DVD Rentals for \$15.99?

As part of a special promotion, Blockbuster has cut prices again. But will it be enough?


Midway to Profitability

Video game developer is moving in the right direction, despite an "unprofitable" image it needs to shake.


Fans Flock to Buy Sci-Fi Epic 'Halo 2' (AP)

AP - There's a new media king, only he isn't on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of "Halo 2," one of the most anticipated video games ever.


LSU Star Leads Preseason All-America Team (AP)

AP - Give Seimone Augustus the basketball and watch her go to work. Nothing is more comforting to the LSU Lady Tigers  #151; or more unsettling for their opponents. Augustus has tormented defenders for two years and the accolades have poured in. She received another Tuesday as the No. 1 choice on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team.


U.S. Will Deal with Iran When Group Meets in Egypt (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States would deal with\Iran as part of a group of Iraq's neighbors that will meet in\Egypt this month, although Washington has no diplomatic\relations with Tehran, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on\Tuesday.


Lucent, Unions Have Tentative Agreement (Reuters)

Reuters - Lucent Technologies Inc.  on\Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the\two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force,\ending a month of bargaining over a range of issues including\health care.


Big Ben Knew He Would Be Good for Steelers (AP)

AP - When quarterbacks Eli Manning and Philip Rivers were chosen before the Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger No. 11 in April, he responded with words that bordered on anger and were wrapped with a promise to Pittsburgh: Play me, and I'll show you.


Report asserts Kazaa makes the rules

Setting aside Sharman Networks #39; objections, an Australian judge accepted on Friday an affidavit with potentially damaging assertions about Kazaa #39;s handling of copyrighted material.


Government building in southern Russia seized in protest over multiple slaying (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) - Hundreds of protesters ransacked and occupied the regional administration building in a southern Russian province Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the region's president, whose former son-in-law has been linked to a multiple slaying.


Giant's Warner Knows Eli's Time Is Coming (AP)

AP - Wellington Mara walked through the New York Giants' locker room and smiled when he saw the throng of reporters surrounding Kurt Warner.


Rapids Drop Head Coach Hankinson (AP)

AP - The Colorado Rapids fired coach Tim Hankinson on Tuesday, two weeks after the team was eliminated from the 2004 Major League Soccer playoffs with a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles.


Cisco First-Quarter Profits Up 29 Percent (AP)

AP - Cisco Systems Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant saw growth in its traditional routing markets as well as its emerging technologies like Internet telephone and home networking gear.


'Canes Confident Heading Into Va. Showdown (AP)

AP - There's a certain swagger that typically accompanies the Miami Hurricanes, the only team to play in Bowl Championship Series games each of the last four seasons.


Accused Air India bomber told witnesses to 'keep their mouths shut:' Crown (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - An accused bomber threatened witnesses, telling them to keep their mouths shut about his involvement in an airline attack that killed 331 people, a Crown prosecutor said in closing arguments Tuesday.


ADV: \$175,000 Mortgage for Under \$730/Month

Mortgage rates are at record lows. Save \$1000s on your mortgage payment. Free quotes.


Liberty Media reports robust 3Q sales and profit growth

NEW YORK, November 9 (newratings.com) - Liberty Media Corporation (LB3A.ETR) has reported an eight-fold increase in its third-year profits, while the company #39;s quarterly sales more than doubled from the year-ago levels.


Toshiba Sues Hynix Semiconductor

Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday said it has sued Hynix Semiconductor Japan Inc., accusing the company of infringing on Toshiba #39;s memory patents.


Infineon posts 4Q profit decline; sees chip market downturn ahead

LONDON, November 9 (newratings.com) - The German semiconductor company, Infineon Technologies (IFX.ETR), has projected a downturn in the semiconductor industry next year, after reporting a 10 y/y decline in its profits for the fourth fiscal quarter.


Health Insurance Stocks Climb in Trading

Health insurance stocks spiked in trading Tuesday after California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi withdrew his opposition to the merger between WellPoint Health Networks Inc.


Mercer seen remaining in MMC fold for now-analysts

Marsh  amp; McLennan Cos Inc. #39;s Mercer Consulting unit, facing layoffs and a federal investigation, is expected to remain part of MMC because it is a stabilizing


Lucent, Unions Have Tentative Agreement

Lucent Technologies Inc. (LU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it reached a tentative labor agreement with the two unions representing about 10 percent of its work force, ending


Cisco's Fiscal 1Q Profit Jumps 29 Percent

Cisco Systems Inc.'s fiscal first-quarter profits jumped 29 percent as the network equipment giant saw growth in its traditional routing markets as well as its emerging technologies like Internet telephone and home networking gear. -AP


US, Airlines Agree on New Water Testing Guidelines (Reuters)

Reuters - Most big U.S. airlines will more\frequently test and disinfect aircraft storage and delivery\systems to ensure water used for drinking and washing meets\federal standards, the government and industry said on Tuesday.


Teck Cominco to Appeal U.S. Pollution Ruling (Reuters)

Reuters - Canadian miner Teck\Cominco Ltd. will appeal a U.S. judge's refusal to dismiss a\case over cross-border pollution of a lake on the Columbia\River, a spokesman said on Tuesday.


Arctic Melting Fast; May Swamp US Coasts by 2099

The consequences of such a massive meltdown of northern ice would be dramatic, according to the study.  Low-lying coastal areas in Florida and Louisiana could be flooded by the sea.


Fans flock to buy sci-fi epic Halo 2 #39; #39;

There #39;s a new media king, only he isn #39;t on the radio or in the movies. His name? Master Chief. His role: Interstellar soldier and star of  quot;Halo 2, quot; one of the most anticipated video games ever.


Chartered Semiconductor To Manufacture AMD Chips

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Tuesday said it has entered a manufacturing agreement with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in Singapore.


HP, Unisys, and SGI Intro Itanium Servers

Intel #39;s Itanium gains ground as three vendors roll out new servers based on the processor. By Darrell Dunn. Systems based on Intel #39;s Itanium processor this week will gain ground in the high-performance server


Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones

com November 9, 2004, 1:41 PM PT. Security continues to hold steady over software as the third top IT priority, with organizations busy coping with cyber threats, keeping up with software


Collisions in Gran Turismo 5

November 09, 2004 - Gran Turismo 4 has just finished its development cycle. While developer Polyphony Digital is still hard at work on Gran Turismo 4 Mobile and, possibly, Gran Turismo For Boys, we #39;re sure


Computer Associates Fires Latest Round in Spyware Battle

Ken Dunham, Director of Malicious Code at iDefense, said he recommends both Adware and Spybot to his friends and family.  quot;We really haven #39;t had good comprehensive solutions to deal with these threats, quot; Dunham told TechNewsWorld.


Sony will release the Ultra Personal Computer in the USA

At only over 1 pound, Sony #39;s VAIO U Ultra Portable PC is a full Microsoft Windows XP computer, on a form factor that resembles that of a PDA.


Astros Pitcher Roger Clemens Wins Record Seventh Cy Young Award

Roger Clemens of the Houston Astros won the Cy Young Award as the National League #39;s top pitcher, becoming the oldest recipient of a trophy he #39;s won a record seven times.


Worsley misses Canucks

FLANKER Joe Worsley has been ruled out of England #39;s Test with Canada at Twickenham on Sunday (Australian time because of a leg injury.


Wannstedt was one of the good guys

Almost every single week I spend Monday morning reading the papers, watching TV and talking to my wife -- who is a great football fan.


Mutu sorry for his failings

After testing positive for cocaine, former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu apologised on Tuesday and said he hoped to stay clean and be an  #39;example for youths #39;.


Rockies dump vice chairman McMorris

The Colorado Rockies dumped vice chairman Jerry McMorris on Tuesday, ending a relationship with one of the team #39;s founding figures.


Playing catch-up with the future

Every day they wait on Eli Manning here, the pressure percolates. Behind a crumbling offensive line and a suddenly tenuous season, there will be less and less patience for the NFL #39;s No.


Chelsea skipper Terry signs extension

London, England (Sports Network) - Captain John Terry signed a fresh contract with Chelsea Tuesday that will keep him with the club until 2009.


House Democrats to Focus on Debt Ceiling (AP)

AP - House Democratic leaders, consigned by the election to a minority role for another two years, said Tuesday they want to hold Republicans more accountable, starting with a vote on raising the  #36;7.4 trillion debt ceiling.


Dutch Mourn Murdered Filmmaker Amid Revenge Fears

The Netherlands mourned filmmaker Theo van Gogh killed last week by a suspected Islamic militant, while Dutch Muslims rallied to urge reconciliation on Tuesday after a wave of attacks on mosques and churches.


Sudan, rebels reach Darfur accords

The Sudanese government and rebels in the country #39;s Darfur region have signed security and humanitarian agreements in Nigeria after two weeks of talks, the press officer for Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has said.


UN awaits Iran nuclear letter

France, Britain and Germany reached a tentative deal with Tehran on freezing enrichment activities during talks in Paris over the weekend.


Rebels  #39;stage show of strength #39;

Iraqi rebels seized the centre of the city of Ramadi and attacked police stations elsewhere as US-led troops continued their Falluja assault.


Protesters Ransack Russian Gov #39;t Offices

Hundreds of protesters ransacked and occupied the regional administration building in a southern Russian province Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the


HP unveils low-cost corporate copier

With streamlined multifunction device, tech giant aims to gain ground in business copier market.\


Microsoft settles \$536m antitrust

SEATTLE/NEW YORK: Microsoft has said it will pay \$536m to Novell to settle an antitrust suit. It also resolved a 10-year dispute with a computer trade group.


FCC frees VoIP service from state regulations

NOVEMBER 09, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A voice-over-IP service from Vonage Holdings Inc. is not subject to the public utility regulations of individual US states, the Federal Communications Commission declared today.


Toshiba Suits Accuse Hynix of Patent Infringement

South Korea-based Hynix said it would respond to the actions and take appropriate  quot;countermeasures quot; after reviewing the lawsuits more closely.


Marsh  amp; McLennan to Lay Off 3,000

The Marsh  amp; McLennan Company, the troubled insurance and investment company, said today that it would lay off 3,000 employees, or roughly 5 percent of its work force, as it moved to right


Fans throng for first shot at Halo 2

LOS ANGELES: It takes a special kind of person to stay up all night and stand in a line nearly 250 people long just to buy a video game - but for rabid fans of the first Halo on the Xbox video game console, it was well worth the wait to buy the new Halo


IBM tops supercomputing table

A supercomputer being built by IBM for the US Department of Energy (DOE) has topped a list of the world #39;s fastest computers. The Blue Gene/L beta-system can perform 70,720 billion calculations per second, which


AMD signs up for extra 64-bit production capacity

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will use Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. #39;s manufacturing services to produce AMD #39;s Opteron and Athlon 64 processors starting in 2006, adding production capacity as the


Symantec plays-down security hole in Norton AntiVirus

Symantec has admitted its flagship consumer security application, Norton AntiVirus 2005, has a security vulnerability that allows certain types of malicious script to infect a user #39;s personal computer with a virus.


E-mail commerce vs. politics

Solving the nation #39;s spam problem will require a balancing act, legal and privacy experts said today in Washington, DC, at a meeting sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission.


David Beckham to act in a movie trilogy on Football

Real Madrid star and England Soccer team captain David Beckham has already been an inspiration of a massive international hit movie Bend it like Beckham.


US-Led Forces Thrust Towards Central Falluja, Air Strikes <b>...</b>

. US-led forces met heavy resistance in Falluja as they battled toward the heart of Iraq #39;s most resistant city on Tuesday, officers said.


Kohl blames greed for disunity with east

economic troubles still plaguing reunited Germany on the 15th anniversary of the Berlin Wall #39;s collapse. the Wall fell, also admitted in a public debate he had made errors that were contributing


Liberty Media revenues, cash flow up

Englewood-based Liberty Media reported increased operating cash and higher revenue for the third quarter of 2004. Liberty (NYSE: L, LMC.


Gold Up as Traders Worry About Inflation

Gold prices rose to 16-year highs on Tuesday, spurred on by buy #39; #39; signals in technical price charts and fears that inflation, seemingly under control, could rise again in the months ahead.


Honda To Build Plant In Northwest Georgia

ATLANTA -- Honda Motor Company will build a new auto parts plant in Tallapoosa in Haralson County in northwest Georgia. Officials with Honda and the state held a news conference in Atlanta Tuesday to announce plans for the \$100 million plant.


Video games get serious

In my own case, the event is the release of Halo 2 shortly after midnight this morning. It #39;s the sequel to my favorite video game Halo: Combat Evolved, one of the best games ever made for


Teams vote for 19-race schedule, test cuts.

The latest meeting of minds among the nine teams to have signed the Interlagos document detailing cost-cutting proposals has resulted in the ideas being carried forward to the point where they will be presented to the Formula One Commission.


Warner again underwhelming

Kurt Warner #39;s woeful performance, combined with the Giants #39; enormous monetary commitment to Eli Manning, made their quintessential quarterback question inevitable in this  #39;What have you done for me today?


AMD Taps Chartered To Meet Chip Demand

The Chartered announcement had been signaled when AMD and IBM extended a chip processing deal in September. While the deal centered on jointly developed technology, it also left AMD the option


Antivirus Subscription Prices Climb

Price hikes may be designed to convince you to upgrade to an all-out Internet security suite. Troublesome Trojan horses, virulent worms, nasty viruses--sometimes it may seem like the Internet exists just to let the bad guys attack your PC.


Capital One Financial to Cut 750 Jobs

Capital One Financial Corp., the holding company of Capital One Bank, plans to eliminate about 750 jobs as it shifts the majority of its production service operations to a U.S.-based supplier, the company reported Tuesday.


Screen shots: Invasion of "Half-Life 2"

Valve Software is experimenting with a model that could substantially transform the video game business.


'Rocket' Clemens Lands Record Seventh Cy Young Award

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Clemens, at 42, became the  oldest Cy Young winner in Major League history on Tuesday,  claiming the award for a record seventh time.


McMorris Removed as Director and Officer of Rockies

DENVER (Sports Network) - Colorado Rockies vice chairman  Jerry McMorris has been removed from the team's board of  directors and also as an officer. The move came during a  meeting of the director and shareholders of the club's general  partner.