Turkey Pushes Ahead With Improvements

ISTANBUL, Turkey - Turkey will push to improve its democracy and human rights record regardless of whether European Union leaders decide in December to begin membership talks with Ankara, the government said Monday.


Bears Safety Mike Brown Out for Season (AP)

AP - Chicago Bears safety Mike Brown will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in a victory over Green Bay, coach Lovie Smith said Monday.


Arrest Made in Cisco Source Code Theft (PC World)

PC World - Suspect accused of stealing and distributing source code over the Internet.


Dolphins DT Larry Chester Out for Season (AP)

AP - Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Larry Chester will miss the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, his agent said Monday.


PalmOne Posts Profit on Revenue Jump (Reuters)

Reuters - PalmOne Inc.  on Monday swung\to a quarterly profit from a year-earlier loss on a 62 percent\jump in revenue, spurred by solid sales of its Treo 600 mobile\phone and other handheld digital devices.


Adobe Posts Sharp Rise in Profit (Reuters)

Reuters - Adobe Systems Inc.  on Monday\reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust\demand for its Photoshop and document-sharing software.


How Safe Is a Roller Coaster in the Sky? (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Last week's nbsp;announcement nbsp;by the Zero \Gravity Corporation that it would be offering weightless flights to paying \customers was good news for thrill seekers. nbsp; Those who sign up for the \experience will be treated to several stomach-rolling climbs and drops. nbsp; \Although the planes used are slightly modified commercial planes, tests have \shown that they can manage the demanding maneuvers.


Governors Worry About Offshore Drilling (AP)

AP - A presidential commission has modified its proposal for a trust fund that would use up to  #36;4 billion in annual offshore oil and gas royalties to safeguard oceans and coastal areas. The change was to answer governors' fears the idea might spur more drilling off their coasts.


Palestinian Militant Gets Vote, Israel Cries Foul

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinian election officials have  given voting rights to a jailed militant accused of ordering  the killing of an Israeli minister, in a move Israel called a  sign that Palestinian democracy was badly flawed.


Iraqi Militants Behead American

An Iraqi group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab Zarqawi beheaded American Eugene Armstrong and posted a video of the killing on the Internet on Monday.


Tobacco companies to fight it out in court

On the eve of a \$280bn racketeering trial of cigarette majors, political and legal uncertainties are still seen hanging over the US governments long-awaited case.


Samsung: Global chip sales growth to decline in 2005

LONDON, September 20 (newratings.com) - Samsung Electronics (SSUN.FSE) expects its global semiconductor sales growth to decline below 10 next year, from the estimated 20 for 2004.


Citigroup Falls on Downgrade

Citigroup Inc. shares on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage decline in 18 months after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world #39;s largest


Consumer bellwethers issue profit warnings

NEW YORK - Two of the world #39;s biggest consumer products giants issued profit warnings today, sending shares in both companies downward.


MCI Looks for Buyers, Seeks \$6 Billion

Less than six months after emerging from the largest bankruptcy in history, MCI Inc. has begun to search for a buyer, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.


Thousands of zombie PCs created daily

The rate at which personal computers are being hijacked by hackers rocketed in the first half of 2004, reveals a new report. An average of 30,000 computers per day were turned into enslaved zombies, compared with just 2000 per day in 2003.


McNabb-Culpepper Other Big Match Up Tonight

In the game hyped as a face off between elite wide receivers Terrell Owens and Randy Moss, the men throwing the ball their way tonight have a lot in common.


Dolphins #39; DT Chester out for season with knee injury

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Larry Chester will miss the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right knee, his agent said Monday.


Video Shows Beheading of Man Said to Be US Hostage in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - One of the American hostages kidnapped last week in Iraq has been beheaded by the Al Qaeda-linked group of Jordanian terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (search ), according to a Web site.


Brazil #39;s Lula Plans to End World Hunger

Brazilian president Luiz Incio Lula da Silva declared that it is not going to be easy to convince all the participants at the UN meeting, formally known as the Action Against Hunger and Poverty, that financial mechanisms must be created to end the


Fears grow for British hostage in Iraq after execution of colleague (AFP)

AFP - Fears were growing for the safety of a British engineer held hostage in Iraq after grisly footage of the execution of a US co-worker also held captive was posted on the Internet.


Boeing, IBM Announce 10-Year Partnership (AP)

AP - Boeing Co. and International Business Machines Corp. plan to develop advanced information technologies for the Defense Department and intelligence systems under a 10-year partnership the companies announced Monday.


Indian firm bucks trend with jobs expansion in N Ireland (AFP)

AFP - As British unions cry foul over an exodus of jobs to Asia, one Indian information technology firm is bucking the trend, hiring 250 more staff at a call centre in Northern Ireland.


Adobe Posts Sharp Rise in Profit

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc. ADBE.O on Monday  reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust  demand for its Photoshop and document-sharing software.


Extra is not responsible for the content of external Internet <b>...</b>

The federal government is accusing six companies in the tobacco industry of a conspiracy to mislead the public, including the marketing of cigarettes to youth.


Hutchison Telecom Sets IPO Terms

Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. plans to sell 69.3 million American Depositary Shares at \$12.67 to \$14.67 apiece in its initial public offering, the company said Monday in an amended regulatory filing.


A Challenge to Software Vendors, From One of Their Own

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Earlier this year, The Yankee Group published the results of a customer satisfaction survey that showed that buyers of market-leading ERP software -- the integrated suites that companies use to run basic business


Colts #39; James listed as doubtful for Sunday

Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts may miss Sunday #39;s game against Green Bay. James strained his hamstring in the Colts #39; 31-17 victory over Tennessee yesterday.


SBY HEADS FOR LANDSLIDE WIN

Former general Susilo Bambang is heading for a landslide win against incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election.


Iran angered but leaves door open for negotiations in nuclear <b>...</b>

Since being slapped with yet more criticism and tough demands from the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran has reacted with noisy indignation while still signalling its willingness to negotiate.


Adobe Posts Sharp Rise in Profit

Adobe Systems Inc. on Monday reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by robust demand for its Photoshop and document-sharing software.


US Internet advertising revenue sets record

NEW YORK - US Internet ad revenue jumped to a record \$2.37 billion in the second quarter, surpassing the highest levels reached during the dot-com era, according to a study released Monday.


Microsoft To Deliver New Windows System  #39;Longhorn #39; in 2006

Microsoft #39;s announcements about Longhorn marked the first concrete launch dates for Longhorn that Microsoft has provided. Industry observers have been estimating a release at the end of 2005 or beginning of 2006.


West Indies into semis

At last, a contest to savour more than a week into this tournament of mis-matches and bad weather - the West Indies demolished South Africa by five wickets in thrilling fashion here yesterday.


Maddox Sidelined at Least Six Weeks with Elbow Injury (Reuters)

Reuters - Pittsburgh Steelers starting\quarterback Tommy Maddox will be sidelined at least six weeks\after suffering a right elbow injury during Sunday's 30-13 loss\to Baltimore.


Sportsview: Attitude Change May Help U.S. (AP)

AP - The Americans have run out of explanations, but not excuses.


Mussels Found Near N.Pole in Global Warming Sign (Reuters)

Reuters - Mussels have been found growing on the\seabed just 800 miles from the North Pole in a likely sign of\global warming, scientists said on Friday.


Stocks Sag as Colgate Warns, Oil Jumps

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Monday as warnings of  lower earnings from consumer goods giants Colgate-Palmolive and  Unilever weighed on markets.


Pfizer Shares Fall on Analyst Downgrade

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Pfizer Inc. PFE.N closed  down more than 2 percent on Monday after an analyst lowered her  investment rating on the world's largest pharmaceutical  company's stock.


Stocks Close Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices

NEW YORK - A grim combination of higher oil prices and lowered outlooks from companies including Colgate-Palmolive Co., Unilever PLC and The New York Times Co. sent stocks sliding Monday...


Air NZ, Qantas keep alliance dream alive

Rival trans-Tasman airlines Air New Zealand and Qantas have far from abandoned their dreams of an alliance, despite it failing to clear yet another hurdle.


PalmOne posts quarterly profit on handheld sales

Handheld computer maker palmOne on Monday posted a quarterly profit, versus a loss a year earlier, on stronger revenue spurred by solid sales of its Treo 600 mobile phone and other digital devices.


Sun sets sights on Linux vendors

After years of battling Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. has set its sights on Linux vendors, seeking to jump into a low-end but high-volume market it #39;s been accused of ignoring.


Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever issue warnings

Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Unilever NV warned of profit shortfalls Monday, leading an overall decline for stocks in consumer goods makers, who face tougher competition and increased


Higher oil prices and lowered corporate outlooks leave stock <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market cruised to a flat close Monday as the latest rise in oil prices propelled energy stocks higher.


Terror Attacks Spur Israel Road Deaths Spike-Study

Fatal attacks in Israel cause a direct increase in the number of deadly traffic accidents -- but not until three days later, researchers said on Monday.


Wind carries GM pollen record distances

Pollen from a genetically modified grass has blown on the wind and pollinated other grasses up to 21 kilometres away, says a new study.


Silvestre double defeats Liverpool

MANCHESTER, England -- A rare double from French defender Mikael Silvestre handed Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand a victorious Premiership return in a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday.


Williams to lead scholarship drive at Maryland

The University of Maryland plans to raise \$200 million for scholarships, a campaign that basketball coach Gary Williams will head and seed with \$500,000 of his own.


Currencies: Dollar gains on euro as traders await Fed

NEW YORK The dollar rose against most European currencies on Monday on expectations that the Federal Reserve on Tuesday will lift its overnight lending rate and signal plans for more increases.


Adobe Beats 3Q Estimates; Shares Rise

Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. rose more than 3 percent in the extended session after the software company reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit.


Internet Search Sites Win Bulk Of Online Ad Spending

Spending on Internet search ads is approaching \$1 billon a quarter, representing \$4 of every \$10 spent on online advertisements, according to a report issued Monday by the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers.


Sun #39;s fighting chance

Its plan? Attack Red Hat, use control over the operating system and the platform to disrupt competitors #39; pricing and business models, out-engineer everybody in the x86 space and use an alliance with Microsoft to fight a common enemy: IBM.


UPDATE 1-Judge approves settlement on CBOT ownership stakes

An Illinois judge on Monday approved a deal on how to carve up ownership of the Chicago Board of Trade, the oldest US futures exchange.


PMC-Sierra Cuts Q3 Outlook

The high-speed broadband communications, storage, and MIPS processor chip maker said revenues are now expected to be between \$71 million and \$73 million.


VMware creates PC software condom

Not satisfied with its prominent position on servers and workstations, VMware charged the desktop with a new software package that creates  quot;containers quot; of applications that can be centrally managed by an administrator.


AMD adds mobile processor to Athlon 64 lineup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Further pitting itself against Intel Corp. #39;s Pentium-M offerings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.


Gas link on Mars offers clues in search for life

PARIS - Water vapour and methane are concentrated in the same areas of the Martian atmosphere, a finding that hints at new ways to hunt for life on the planet, scientists say.


The iMac G5: A first look at Apple #39;s new all-in-one

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - OK, let #39;s get the iMac aesthetics issue out of the way right from the start. Judging from comments on a variety of Mac-related Web sites, Apple fans around the world are


European Ryder Cup team returns; Langer leans toward stepping down

The European Ryder Cup captain said a week ago that he would bring the trophy back with him. On Monday, Langer stepped off a flight from Detroit with the 19-inch Ryder Cup in hand.


Awesome Aussies have no worries

Adam Gilchrist was standing by himself in one section of the indoor nets centre at Edgbaston on Monday. He contemplated the large area that had been cleared of any distractions, just the three stumps placed at one end.


Eagles offense should prevail

The Philadelphia Eagles offense should be more efficient because they aren #39;t facing a top-notch Vikings defense. I #39;m convinced the Eagles offense will be able to move the football after watching


Jets go into bye week with sense of accomplishment

So the New York Jets won their first two games. Big deal, right? For this franchise, it is huge. The Jets are 2-0 for just the eighth time since the team #39;s inception in 1960.


Ex-Kentucky assistant sues school, NCAA, SEC

A former assistant football coach at Kentucky has sued the university #39;s Athletic Association, the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference for \$50 million.


Ravens #39; Heap to miss 2-4 weeks with ankle injury

Tight end Todd Heap will miss two to four weeks with a sprained right ankle, the latest in a series of injuries that has forced coach Brian Billick to dig deep in the Baltimore Ravens #39; depth chart.


Jeanne claims 250 lives in Haiti

AT least 250 people died in massive floods across northern Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne hit the crushingly poor Caribbean nation over the weekend, a UN spokesman said today.


Hu #39;s on First

Even though he has been China #39;s president for two years, Hu Jintao wasn #39;t given the powerful position of military commander until Sunday.


Video on Web Site Shows Beheading of Man

A video posted Monday on a Web site showed the beheading of a man identified as American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong.


Update 3: Court Rejects Planned Airline Alliance

Citing anticompetitive concerns, New Zealand #39;s High Court rejected on Monday a proposed alliance between the country #39;s flagship carrier and Australian rival Qantas.


US Internet ad revenues up 42.7 percent to record

NEW YORK : Internet advertising revenues in the United States surged 42.7 percent in the second quarter compared with the same period a year ago to 2.37 billion US dollars, an industry group said Monday.


UPDATE 2-Judge approves settlement on CBOT ownership stakes

The Chicago Board of Trade took a leap forward on Monday on its goal to become a for-profit company when an Illinois judge approved a deal on how to carve up ownership of the oldest US futures exchange.


Silvestre #39;s double outshines Ferdinand

On a storm-tossed night at Old Trafford, lightning in the form of Mikael Silvestre struck twice for a reinvigorated Manchester United.


Relatives plead for release of two Americans, Briton held hostage <b>...</b>

Relatives pleaded on Monday for the release of two Americans and a Briton as a deadline loomed for their beheading. In Baghdad, two


Woman Acquitted in Hockey Murder Plot (AP)

AP - A young Missouri woman was acquitted Monday of charges she helped former NHL player Mike Danton hire a hit man in a failed plot to kill his agent.


Jets Enjoy 2-0 Start Heading Into Bye Week (AP)

AP - So the New York Jets won their first two games. Big deal, right? For this franchise, it is huge.


Giants' Warner Says Best Is Yet to Come (AP)

AP - The mention of Kurt Warner brought a gleam to the eyes of New York Giants receiver Tim Carter.


AOL to Sell Secure ID Tags to Fight Hackers (Reuters)

Reuters - America Online will begin offering to\sell members a security device and service that has been used\to safeguard business computer networks, the world's largest\Internet service provider said on Monday.


Football legend Clough dies of stomach cancer (AFP)

AFP - Legendary manager Brian Clough, who led unfashionable Nottingham Forest to two European Cup titles, has died of stomach cancer aged 69.


Broadcasters Object to Planned Digital TV Bill (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. television broadcasters on\Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure\millions of consumers can still watch television once\broadcasters begin airing only in digital.


Adobe Systems Earnings Rise 62 Percent (AP)

AP - Adobe Systems Inc.'s income rose 62 percent in its latest quarter on stronger-than-anticipated revenue growth.


Bush lifts Libya sanctions, paves way for Pan Am 103 payments (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - WASHINGTON (AP) - President George W. Bush on Monday removed a ban on commercial air service to Libya and released  #36;1.3 billion in frozen Libyan assets in recognition of "significant" steps to eliminate its deadliest weapons programs.


Costa Rica Dropped From 'Willing' List (AP)

AP - The White House has removed Costa Rica from an Internet list of nations in the so-called "coalition of the willing" in Iraq.


Maddox Sidelined at Least Six Weeks with Elbow Injury

PITTSBURGH (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers starting  quarterback Tommy Maddox will be sidelined at least six weeks  after suffering a right elbow injury during Sunday's 30-13 loss  to Baltimore.


Hockey Player's Girlfriend Acquitted in Murder Plot

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Reuters) - The 19-year-old girlfriend  of jailed former hockey player Mike Danton was acquitted by a  jury on Monday of conspiring with him to murder his agent.


Zarqawi Group Denies Report It Bought Italians -Web

DUBAI (Reuters) - A militant group headed by al Qaeda ally  Abu Musab al Zarqawi denied on Monday it had bought two Italian  women hostages from their Iraqi captors, an Internet statement  said.


Zarqawi Group Beheads U.S. Hostage Armstrong

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A militant group in Iraq led by al  Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi beheaded American Eugene  Armstrong and posted a video of the killing on the Internet on  Monday.


Going after Iraq's most wanted man

US airstrikes in Fallujah are targeting Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his followers. Is he the mastermind of the insurgency?


Iraq losing its best and brightest

Targeted attacks and a sluggish economy are pushing academics, Christians, and businessmen to move abroad.


Football: Man Utd beat Liverpool

Mikael Silvestre's headed brace gives Man Utd victory over Liverpool on Rio Ferdinand's return to first-team action.


Free iPod - Help us Hire Engineers!

\\Rojo  is trying to hire a few Engineers .  Rojo is an amazing company to\work for.  We're working with some really impressive technologies and doing some\really cool work.  If you're interested in RSS/Atom, Social Networking, Open\Source, Java, Linux, etc then I'd highly recommend that you come and work with\us.\\If you suggest someone to Rojo, and we hire them, we'll give you a free iPod.\At the very minimum its a nice gesture for your help.\\Also if you want a free invite to Rojo please let me know.  We'd love to have\more feedback.\\


Wen to lobby for oil pipeline from Siberia

When Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visits Moscow on Thursday, all eyes will be on whether he can persuade his Russian counterpart Mikhail Fradkov to stick to an original agreement


Qantas #39; proposed pact with Air NZ rejected

SYDNEY: Australian flag-carrier Qantas said it was disappointed a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand (ANZ) had been rejected by New Zealand #39;s high court but ruled out appealing decision.


Hynix may be fined for accounting breach

SEOUL: Hynix Semiconductor may be fined for shoddy accounting between 1999-2003, South Korea #39;s financial regulator said. News of Hynix #39;s accounting violations comes after the CEO of Kookmin Bank, South Korea #39;s


#39;); //-- gt; Eye On Stocks

PalmOne (nasdaq: PLMO - news - people ) report fiscal first-quarter results well above analysts #39; estimates. The maker of handheld computers reported revenue of \$273 million and earnings of 43 cents per share


Judge strikes down several FEC rules interpreting campaign finance <b>...</b>

A judge has struck down several government rules on campaign fund raising, ordering tougher restrictions on big political money in the long term while creating uncertainty about how candidates, parties and interest groups should proceed in the current


First Enron criminal trial nears

The first criminal trial involving former Enron staff since the firm #39;s collapse is set to begin. Two employees of the failed US energy giant and four Merrill Lynch executives face criminal charges relating to an Enron transaction in Nigeria in 1999.


EPA Finds Problem With Airline Drinking Water

Now there #39;s something else for airline passengers to worry about -- the safety of their drinking water. New tests show nearly one of out every eight passenger airliners flying in the United States has drinking


Sasser Worm Creator, Hired by Security Firm

The German teen who created the Sasser worm, has been hired by Securepoint, a computer security firm based in Lueneburg Germany. Eighteen year-old Sven Jaschan was responsible for infecting nearly 18 million


First SMS love story will soon be broadcasted on cell phones

The novel, Outside the Fortress Besieged, written by Mongolian businessman Qian Fuchang, is a steamy tale of illicit love among married people and is being short-messaged in instalments of 70 characters each, reports the Inquirer.


MacCentral Week in Review

Well, what do you know? Apple shipped a product on time. Actually, Apple ships plenty of equipment on time. It #39;s just that Apple #39;s stumbles often take center stage in media reports, so


Camacho quits

MADRID, SEPTEMBER 20: Jose Antonio Camacho resigned as Real Madrid coach on Monday, just four months after taking up the post. Camacho offered his resignation to club president Florentino Perez following the


Forest legend Brian Clough dies at 69

LONDON - The controversial Brian Clough, who led Nottingham Forest to two European Cups, died aged 69 yesterday. A great motivator and tactician who managed Forest to the 1979 and 1980 wins, he was universally


Han Wins in Portland

Hee-Won Han of South Korea hit a beautiful second shot on the first playoff hole, then sank a 4-foot birdie putt to beat Lorie Kane of Canada and win the Safeway Classic.


Cowboys RB Jones out with broken shoulder

IRVING, Texas - The first NFL game for Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Julius Jones will also be his last for quite a while. Jones broke his left shoulder blade during a 19-12 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.


Iraq #39;s Sunni holy  #39;warlords #39;

For Sheikh Mohammad Ali Mohammad al-Ghereri, a Sunni Muslim cleric, the question is no longer whether to tell his followers to fight the Americans, but how to wage war properly.


Pardon for Russian officer would  #39;spit in the soul of Chechens #39;

The most senior Russian army officer to have been convicted of war crimes in Chechnya was put forward for a presidential pardon yesterday, less than 18 months after he was found guilty of strangling an 18-year-old Chechen woman.


Howard to fight terror with teams based in Asia

CANBERRA - Prime Minister John Howard plans to base special  #39;flying squads #39; of police in South-east Asia to fight terrorism at the source and stop it reaching Australia.


Briton may have paid a fatal price for his passion for the Middle <b>...</b>

When neighbours of Kenneth Bigley urged him to leave Baghdad amid growing fears for his safety, he would shrug off their concerns and say:  quot;I #39;m not afraid.


India  #39;will offer to adjust Line of Control #39;

NEW DELHI - India will offer to  #39;adjust #39; the Line of Control, the de facto border dividing Kashmir, a senior Indian official has told Time magazine.


Broadcasters Object to Planned Digital TV Bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. television broadcasters on  Monday labeled as inadequate planned legislation to ensure  millions of consumers can still watch television once  broadcasters begin airing only in digital.


Earnings alert: Linux demand lifts Red Hat profit

Plus: Strong sales of phones, other gadgets boost PalmOne profit...Lawson expects quarterly loss...SCO to cap legal costs.


Briefly: Macromedia taps into AIM

roundup Plus: Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades...Corel updates Painter...Hyperion targets broader base...JBoss ships J2EE app server.


Microsoft backs up disk-based backup plans

With 20 partners already lined up, analysts speculate that the software giant will focus on the market's low end--at least initially.


Security shifts

roundup TruSecure, Betrusted to merge, focus on big customers. Also: A bump up in the bureaucracy?


TruSecure, Betrusted to merge and rename

Companies are expected to formally announce on Tuesday that they plan to create a new firm called Cybertrust.


PalmOne posts profit, exceeds estimates

Handheld maker's revenue buoyed by strong sales of phones, other devices; after-hours shares fluctuate wildly.


Tech groups push for R D credit, Internet tax ban

Technology lobbying groups are stepping up their push for lawmakers to pass several pieces of legislation.


AMD adds mobile processor to Athlon 64 lineup

2GHz chip is the highest performing processor in AMD's family of low-power Mobile AMD Athlon 64 products.


Kerry's plan on outsourcing faces mixed reviews

Kerry advocates eliminating "special tax breaks" for U.S. companies with overseas subsidiaries.


Sun set to announce new server, storage hardware

Sun will unveil new servers, called Sun Fire V490 and V890, based on the company's dual-core UltraSparc IV processor.


United Air Lines takes off with Enigma content management

United Air Lines is revamping the way aircraft mechanics get maintenance information and parts illustrations using global content management software from Enigma Inc.


Gartner analysts talk about the security companies don't need

IT managers need to implement systems that work correctly in the first place, rather than spending time and money to fix problems after the fact, according to Victor Wheatman, vice president and research area director at Gartner Inc.


Q A: Microsoft's Linux strategist Martin Taylor, Part 2

After a year as Microsoft Corp.'s chief Linux strategist, Martin Taylor has a lot to say about where he sees Linux going and how Microsoft plans to compete with the open-source operating system.


Microsoft introduces Data Protection Server

The data protection server is designed to simplify and reduce the backup and recovery process for businesses.


The iMac G5: A first look at Apple's new all-in-one

The latest incarnation of Apple's iMac all-in-one desktop computer sports a new look and a beefy G5 processor. Computerworld Online News Editor Ken Mingis snagged one and offers his first take on the latest Mac.


Securing RFID information

RFID data is vulnerable under certain circumstances, but tougher standards have been developed to protect information stored on RFID chips and to prevent hackers from using sensitive data stored there in malicious exploits.


HP, others bolster future storage

Storage vendors Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, EMC, and Microsoft are trumpeting new products this week that foreshadow the near future of storage.


Study reveals decline in IT customer loyalty

WalkerInformation, a 65-year-old company that focuses on surveying customer brand loyalty, released its 2004 study of IT vendors this week, entitled, Customer Loyalty Management for Information Technology.


Microsoft adds disk backup support

Microsoft jumped into the disk-based backup and recovery market Monday with the announcement of the Microsoft Data Protection Server (DPS), a low-cost, continuous, disk-based backup and recovery system. More than 20 storage industry partners announced support for the new software-based product, which is scheduled for release in the second quarter of next year.


SAN FRANCISCO - Further pitting itself against Intel Corp.'s Pentium-M offerings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) on Monday expanded its lineup of mobile Athlon 64-bit processors.


Interview: Borland CEO touts software process management

Dale Fuller, president and CEO of Borland, has been with the company since 1999, when it had temporarily been renamed Inprise. Recently, the company has been touting its ALM (application lifecycle management) strategy and efforts to provide for a unified, manufacturing-like structure for software development projects. InfoWorld Editor-at-Large Paul Krill spoke with Fuller at the BorCon conference in San Jose, Calif., last week about Borland's tools and ALM strategies and issues such as Java vs. .Net, Web services, and outsourcing.


WASHINGTON - One of the central themes in U.S. Senator John Kerry's presidential campaign is ending tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas. But the IT community is split on whether Kerry's plan would actually keep jobs in the U.S.


Congress Tackles Taxing Issues

Lawmakers may vote on Internet tax ban, controversial copyright bills before the end of the year.


Update 3: Enron Jury Selection Begins in Houston

A judge overseeing the first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives told prospective jurors Monday he didn #39;t expect them to have  quot;come out of some hole somewhere quot; and not know of the former energy-trading giant.


Customers flex bargaining muscles

Sometimes you don #39;t have to dress up as a superhero to get what you want. While some are scaling London #39;s most famous landmarks to make their point on paternal access rights, IT buyers are taking a more practical approach to lobbying vendors.


TELUS extends offers for Microcell

VANCOUVER, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. ( quot;Rogers Wireless quot;), Rogers Communications Inc.


Hewlett-Packard Repurchases Shares

Hewlett-Packard Co., a maker of computers, printers and information technology systems for businesses, said Monday that it bought back about \$1.


AMD introduces new chip for notebook computers

US chipmaker AMD on Monday introduced a faster mobile chip, Athlon 64 processor 3000, for thin and light notebook computers. The new chip enables a powerful 32-bit computing


German Security Firm Hires Hacker Awaiting Trial

A German security firm has hired the teen accused of writing the Sasser and Netsky worms, a move that sends a dangerous message to hackers, anti-virus firms said Monday.


Real-Time, Automated, Contextual Online Advertising

com. At Interactive Advertising World in New York City on Monday, ContextWeb Inc. announced the launch of ContextAd, a fully automated, real-time contextual advertising solution.


Real #39;s Camacho offers to resign

Real Madrid coach Jose Antonio Camacho has offered to resign after the Spanish club #39;s poor start to the season, according to reports in Spain.


James shares backfield workload

While 2-time rushing champ remains 1st running option, Colts use Rhodes to keep star fresh. By Mike Chappell. There will come a time during Sunday #39;s AFC South game between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee


Prior mows down Marlins in first of two

Mark Prior allowed five hits in 7 2/3 innings to outpitch Carl Pavano, and the Chicago Cubs moved one percentage point ahead of San Francisco atop the NL wild-card standings by beating the Florida Marlins 5-1 in the first game of a


Neo-Nazis and communists on the rise in Germany

The dramatic surge in support for a neo-Nazi party and reformed communists in weekend state polls marks a voter drift to the extreme political fringes, an ominous trend just two weeks


AOL Moves Beyond Passwords for Log-Ons (AP)

AP - Passwords alone won't be enough to get onto America Online under a new, optional log-on service that makes AOL the first major U.S. online business to offer customers a second layer of security.


Fortress to Acquire Stelmar Shipping

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm Fortress  Investment Group LLC agreed to buy Stelmar Shipping Ltd. for  \$677 million only a few months after the oil tanker operator  fended off a hostile bid from its rival, OMI Corp. OMM.N,  Stelmar said on Monday.


Gates', Ballmer's pay holding around \$900,000

Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options.\


Briefly: ContextWeb nabs \$3 million

roundup Plus: Macromedia taps into AIM...Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades...Corel updates Painter.


Suing Big Tobacco

Five years in the making, the enormous US Department of Justice lawsuit against the major tobacco companies finally goes to trial Tuesday in Washington.


Delta Air Reaches Deal on Pilot Retirements

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (DAL) and its pilots union reached a tentative agreement that allows the struggling airline to temporarily bring back recently retired pilots to the cockpit to avert staffing shortages which the company has warned could force it


ContextWeb nabs \$3 million

com September 20, 2004, 3:00 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Exposed Sender ID Patents Up Debate

Now that Microsoft #39;s (Quote, Chart) two patent efforts regarding e-mail authentication are publicly available, anti-spam advocates are raising even more questions about how the patents might impact an industry-wide anti-spam protocol effort called Sender


Pavano tagged for five runs, 12 hits in defeat

com. The Cubs dealt the Marlins #39; playoff hopes a severe blow with a convincing 5-1 victory in the first game of a doubleheader Monday afternoon at Pro Player Stadium.


Bush lifts economic sanctions on Libya (AFP)

AFP - US President George W. Bush removed most economic sanctions on Libya, clearing the way for huge compensation payments to the families of victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.


Customers Anxious at PeopleSoft Gathering (AP)

AP - PeopleSoft Inc. is trying to create a party-like atmosphere at its annual customer conference, but this week's gathering may feel more like a wake with rival Oracle Corp.'s  #36;7.7 billion takeover bid looming larger than ever.


Shannon Keys Miami's Defensive Dominance (AP)

AP - Defensive coordinator Randy Shannon understands the perception: He has more talent at Miami than any program in the country, which is why nine of his players have been drafted in the NFL's first round over the last three years.


Over 550 Dead in Haiti After Hurricane Spawns Floods

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - More than 550 people are  dead in Haiti from flooding and mudslides triggered by Tropical  Storm Jeanne and aid workers said half of the northern coastal  city of Gonaives was still underwater on Monday.


Update 2: Adobe Beats 3Q Estimates; Shares Jump

Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. shot up 4 percent in the extended session after the software company reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit and predicted similar results for the fourth quarter.


Fatal Traffic Accidents Rise After Terrorism

Sept. 20, 2004 -- Terrorism #39;s lethal ripple effects can last beyond an attack #39;s immediate devastation. In Israel, fatal car wrecks jump by 35 three days after a terror attack, according to a new study.


VMWare reveals Ace in the hole

Using its strengths in virtual machine technology, VMWare on Monday unwrapped new beta software for the desktop that allows administrators to more securely deploy and mange work environments outside the corporate network.


Firefox beats million-download deadline

With days to spare, the Mozilla Foundation beat its 10-day goal of 1 million Firefox downloads. Released six days ago, the first preview release of the Firefox 1.0 Web browser passed the million download mark


WebEx Mixes Meetings With Sales Force Automation

WebEx Communications is one of the pioneers of real-time collaboration applications. In fact, to many companies the name WebEx is synonymous with online meetings.


Prior in command to make early lead stand up

The Cubs continued their bid for a Wild Card spot Monday with an easy victory against the Marlins in the first game of a doubleheader which made up games washed out earlier by Hurricane Frances.


Seahawks survive toothless Tampa Bay

This is what happens when expansion teams meet. Eighteen punts. Nine sacks. One touchdown. Sixteen total points. A combined two first downs and 56 total yards in the third quarter.


Brazilian president calls for global partnership to fight hunger <b>...</b>

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Monday called for a true global partnership against hunger and poverty,  quot;the most cruel weapon of mass destruction.


Rights activist blasts Putin

A leading human rights activist has poured scorn over Russian President Vladimir Putin #39;s hardline policy in breakaway Chechnya and urged him to negotiate with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov.


Priest accused in 1994 Rwanda genocide fails to front for trial

A priest accused of ordering the slaughter of 2000 people who sought refuge in his church during Rwanda #39;s genocide refused to appear for the start of his trial at a UN tribunal yesterday.


Suspect held at  #39;mini-Guantanamo #39; for three years released by <b>...</b>

David Blunkett #39;s emergency anti-terrorism laws came under fire last night after he ruled a suspect interned without trial for nearly three years no longer posed a national threat.


Cricket - ICC Trophy / Awesome Australia bids to extend its 14 <b>...</b>

England heads into today #39;s Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia at Edgbaston without a win over its old rivals in their last 14 one-day internationals.


Militant groups set deadlines for killing hostages

BAGHDAD - Several insurgent groups in Iraq have set deadlines for killing hostages, from a trio of American and British workers to an entire squad of 18 Iraqi soldiers, unless demands are met.


Nigerian villagers shut down oil facilities, trap over 100 workers

Angry villagers in Nigeria #39;s restive oil-producing south have stormed and shut down three oil flow stations, preventing at least 107 oil workers from leaving two of the facilities


Top Microsoft Executives Get Raises (AP)

AP - The world's richest man got a raise last year. Microsoft Corp.'s chairman and chief software architect, Bill Gates, earned  #36;901,667 in Microsoft's 2004 fiscal year, up 4.4 percent from a year ago.


Veterans Glance (AP)

AP - Some highlights of the 1994 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act:


World Leaders Back New UN Drive to Fight Hunger

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Dozens of world leaders on  Monday embraced a campaign to raise an additional \$50 billion a  year in development aid to combat hunger, but a U.S. official  poured cold water on the initiative.


Floods Kill at Least 241 in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti - Rescuers pulled bodies from floodwaters that raged through parts of Haiti's third-largest city, sweeping people from their homes and forcing survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops following Tropical Storm Jeanne. The death toll nearly doubled to 241 Monday evening after dozens more bodies were recovered...


Marlins Beat Cubs 5-2 to Split Twinbill

MIAMI - The Chicago Cubs' 24-hour visit to Miami included a brief stay atop the NL wild-card race. Then they lost their lead because they couldn't beat David Weathers...


RPT - Crude closes at a one-month high above \$46 a barrel -

Crude for October delivery closed at \$46.35 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up 76 cents for the session. It hasn #39;t closed above \$46 since Aug. 20.


Hutchinson Telecom Files Billion-Dollar IPO

Hutchison Whampoa said it will offer 1.155 billion shares or 25 percent of the unit #39;s 4.5 billion shares. The price range of \$0.


Citigroup Tumbles as Merrill Cuts Rating on Japan (Update2)

Citigroup Inc. shares had their biggest one-day drop in 18 months after Merrill Lynch  amp; Co. cut its rating on the stock because Japanese regulators shut the bank #39;s Tokyo-based private banking unit.


Rogers Wireless Makes Bid for Microcell

Canadian wireless operator Rogers Wireless Communications has launched a takeover of competitor Microcell. The combined company would have more than 5.1 million voice and data subscribers in Canada.


AOL to Sell Secure ID Tags to Fight Hackers

America Online will begin offering to sell members a security device and service that has been used to safeguard business computer networks, the world #39;s largest Internet service provider said on Monday.


Study: Car accidents jump 35 after terror attacks

There is a 35 percent rise in the number of people killed in road accidents three days after a terror attack, compared to an average day.


AOL Builds AIM Robots

America Online is launching a program this week to promote and facilitate the creation of what it calls AIM Robots for its AIM instant messaging system.


Dust makes mesh of wireless sensors

com September 20, 2004, 4:03 PM PT. Technology that can let walls, remote cameras or electricity meters relay information wirelessly to computers took a step forward with the first product release from Dust Networks.


Charismatic Clough one of a kind

Football lost a maverick soul yesterday, an extraordinary man whose unique style of management would give a modern-day club chairman apoplexy.


Eriksson may be for Real

Real Madrid #39;s month of turmoil took another serious turn last night when the club were forced into appointing low-ranking coach Mariano Garcia Remon to replace Jose Antonio


Man. United, Boosted by Ferdinand, Defeats Liverpool (Update1)

Mikael Silvestre headed two goals as Manchester United, boosted by the return of defender Rio Ferdinand, beat Liverpool 2-1 in English soccer #39;s Premiership.


Ex-General Leads Megawati in Indonesia Election

Description: Former Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono leads incumbent Megawati Sukarnoputri after polls close in Indonesia #39;s first direct presidential election.


Tropical storm kills hundreds

Hundreds of people are believed dead in Haiti following flooding in the wake of tropical storm Jeanne, rescuers and witnesses said Monday.


Iran Says Resolution Undermines Credibility of IAEA

The European Union and Russia joined the United States Monday in urging Iran to comply with a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency.


Let it be a warning to you

The IDF has recently introduced a system that can detect Qassam rockets and provide the residents of Sderot with a 15 to 20 second warning before the rocket falls.


Genocide priest on trial at Rwanda court

afrol News, 20 September - Roman Catholic priest Athanase Seromba is accused of the worst imaginable crimes during the 1994 Rwanda genocide.


Microsoft Board Cut in Size as a Director Retires

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O said on  Monday that William Reed, one of the company's longest-serving  directors, had decided to retire and would not be replaced,  reducing the size of the company's board from 10 members to  nine.


Dollar May Gain on Speculation Fed Will Raise Interest Rates

The dollar may rise for a second day against the euro in Asia on speculation Federal Reserve policy makers will raise the key interest rate in a meeting today and signal more increases to come.


US tobacco firms set for trial

America #39;s largest tobacco companies go on trial on Tuesday as they face a \$280bn (156bn) government lawsuit. Opening arguments will be heard in the case, in which the Justice Department accuses the companies


Adobe: Health strong overall, despite quarterly drop

Publishing-software giant Adobe Systems reported on Monday a slight seasonal decline in sales and profit amid strong overall growth.


FEC is left in limbo by ruling

US District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has struck down 15 Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations governing activities ranging from political coordination to state party fundraising, throwing candidates and election lawyers into confusion 43


WR Grace, Honeywell Settle Lawsuit

WR Grace  amp; Co., a chemical company currently in bankruptcy proceedings, on Monday said it has settled litigation with Honeywell International Inc.


AOL Goes Shopping

America Online has launched an online shopping service called inStore that lets users search for products, compare prices and features, and set up price-drop alerts.


Report: MCI hires advisers for possible sale

MCI Inc. has hired three investment banks and a law firm to help the telecommunications company quietly search for potential buyers, according to a published report Monday.


Massachusetts fines two company units \$5 million

BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Franklin Resources has agreed to pay a \$5 million fine in connection with charges that it allowed market timing in a fund that prohibited the practice in its prospectus.


AOL to offer service to fight hackers

Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.


#39;They play like they #39;re going for a beer #39;

On Saturday night Hal Sutton, his United States Ryder Cup team 11-5 behind after the four-ball and foursomes series and facing the possibility of demolition, was asked a simple question and gave a simple answer.


Ganguly furious after India #39;s loss

BIRMINGHAM (England) - Furious India captain Sourav Ganguly, himself out for nought, launched a blistering attack on his misfiring batsmen after his team were knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy by bitter rivals Pakistan on Sunday.


Salt Lake gets expansion team; divisions realigned for 2005

The Arena Football League Board of Directors approved Salt Lake City #39;s expansion bid on Monday and realigned divisions for 2005 after dropping three teams.


Bears safety Brown out for season

Mike Brown #39;s five career defensive touchdowns are more than any player in the history of the Chicago Bears. Now, two games into his fifth season, the Bears safety and defensive captain is finished for the year after tearing his right Achilles #39; tendon.


Floods Kill at Least 241 in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti Sept. 20, 2004 - Rescuers pulled bodies from floodwaters that raged through parts of Haiti #39;s third-largest city, sweeping people from their homes and forcing survivors to spend the night


Murphy mounts new bid to restore devolved government

Northern Ireland #39;s political leaders gather at Hillsborough Castle today in a bid to breathe fresh life into the peace process.


Colts RB James might sit out

com Fantasy Extra staff. Starting RB Edgerrin James suffered a grade-2 hamstring strain on his last touchdown run against the Titans on Sunday.


Adams backs power-sharing plan

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has given his backing for a plan to revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The party confirmed that at a meeting of senior Sinn Fein leaders in Belfast, Mr Adams said he


Bush Scraps Trade Embargo on Libya in WMD Reward (Reuters)

Reuters - President Bush on Monday formally\ended the broad U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for\giving up weapons of mass destruction but left in place some\U.S. terrorism-related sanctions.


Sun Micro Aims to Woo Banking Customers (Reuters)

Reuters - Sun Microsystems Inc.  is\staging its first press and customer event in New York on\Tuesday in three years to roll out new products and woo\customers in the banking industry, one of the network computer\maker's most important markets.


Rice Back at Work After Streak Ends (AP)

AP - Jerry Rice returned to the practice field Monday and showed the Raiders the same old-fashioned work ethic that has defined his stellar career, a day after his record receptions streak ended.


Is 'Rathergate' a Watershed Moment for U.S. Media? (Reuters)

Reuters - Internet bloggers have drawn blood\and American journalism may never be the same.


Green Looks for Way to Spark Cards Offense (AP)

AP - Dennis Green made his reputation with high-powered offenses. Two games into his tenure as coach at Arizona, the Cardinals are sputtering like an engine with bad spark plugs that's low on oil.


Nikkei Opens Up, Led by Techs, Exporters (Reuters)

Reuters - Tokyo's Nikkei average opened 0.59\percent higher on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among\tech firms and exporters, but gains were limited by caution\ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United States during\the day.


Mitsubishi Elec to Stop Making Large LCD Panels (Reuters)

Reuters - Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said on\Tuesday it would gradually stop making liquid crystal display\(LCD) panels for televisions and computers, instead focusing on\smaller LCD panels.


Video on Web Site Shows Beheading of Man (AP)

AP - A video posted Monday on a Web site showed the beheading of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong. The militant group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for the slaying and said another hostage  #151; either an American or a Briton  #151; would be killed in 24 hours.


Floods Kill at Least 241 in Haiti (AP)

AP - Rescuers pulled bodies from receding floodwaters Monday that had raged through parts of Haiti's third-largest city, swept people from their homes and forced survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops. The rapidly rising death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne's weekend devastation stood at 241.


Halliburton not notified on contract ban in Nigeria: spokeswoman (AFP)

AFP - US company Halliburton said Nigeria has not notified it about its decision to place an embargo on awarding government contracts to the oil services giant's subsidiary in the west African country.


Karzai to Become Afghan President; UN Says Security Threatened

Hamid Karzai becomes Afghanistan #39;s first democratically elected president today at an inauguration ceremony in the capital Kabul, as the United Nations said warlords and drug trafficking threaten the country #39;s security.


Convicted killer Robert Baltovich finally in court in bid to clear his name (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Lawyers for Robert Baltovich, convicted 12 years ago in the murder of his girlfriend, began a long-awaited legal bid to clear his name Monday in an appeal that's expected to resurrect the grim spectre of sex killer Paul Bernardo.


Sun Micro Aims to Woo Banking Customers

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O is  staging its first press and customer event in New York on  Tuesday in three years to roll out new products and woo  customers in the banking industry, one of the network computer  maker's most important markets.


Nikkei Opens Up, Led by Techs, Exporters

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average opened 0.59  percent higher on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  tech firms and exporters, but gains were limited by caution  ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United States during  the day.


Cubs Get Doubleheader Split in Miami

The Chicago Cubs' 24-hour visit to Miami included a brief stay atop the N.L. wild-card race. Then they lost their lead because they couldn't beat David Weathers.


Bush Scraps Trade Embargo on Libya in WMD Reward

NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Bush on Monday formally  ended the broad U.S. trade embargo on Libya to reward it for  giving up weapons of mass destruction but left in place some  U.S. terrorism-related sanctions.


Abbas promises to coordinate with Syria

A top-level Palestinian delegation yesterday promised Syria #39;s leader that it would coordinate with the country in future peace negotiations with Israel, but stopped short


Floods Kill at Least 241 in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti - Rescuers pulled bodies from receding floodwaters Monday that had raged through parts of Haiti's third-largest city, swept people from their homes and forced survivors to spend the night in trees, atop cars and on rooftops. The rapidly rising death toll from Tropical Storm Jeanne's weekend devastation stood at 241...


Dangerfield in Coma After Heart Surgery

LOS ANGELES - Rodney Dangerfield has been in a coma for a couple of weeks after undergoing heart surgery, but has begun to show some awareness, his wife said Monday.    The 82-year-old comedian was stable and had been breathing on his own for 24 hours, Joan Dangerfield said in a statement released by the comic's publicist, Kevin Sasaki...


YUKOS Cuts China Supplies, Oil Above \$46

Oil prices broke above \$46 on Monday after Russian oil giant YUKOS said it would cut some oil shipments to China, the first toll on exports from the company #39;s financial turmoil.


VMware releases virtualization tool for PCs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - VMware Inc. released today a virtualization tool for PCs it says will cut hardware and maintenance costs for users such as independent contractors that support third parties on their networks.


Open-source programmer rebuts charge

A programmer has rebutted an accusation that he contributed proprietary software to an open-source project called Mambo, while his accuser has moderated his legal threats.


Hot skills: Oracle Application Server offers an alternative to IBM <b>...</b>

Oracle Application Server 10g is an application platform suite that offers full support for J2EE, high-speed caching, rapid application development, enterprise portals, identity management, business intelligence, application and business integration


Russia May Delay Space Station Replacement Crew

MOSCOW -- Russian news agencies report that the launch of the next International Space Station crew may be delayed by up to 10 days.


Wolfmeyer acquitted in murder-for-hire plot

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - A Missouri woman was acquitted of charges she helped NHL player Mike Dantion hire a hit man in a failed plot to kill his agent.


Mitsubishi Elec to Stop Making Large LCD Panels

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said on  Tuesday it would gradually stop making liquid crystal display  (LCD) panels for televisions and computers, instead focusing on  smaller LCD panels.


Open-source programmer rebuts charge

Back-and-forth dance characterizes dispute over code released to open-source Mambo project.


IBM, Boeing team up for defense work

The defense-related work is estimated to be worth \$200 billion.


Earnings alert: Adobe strong despite drop

Plus: Linux demand lifts Red Hat profit...Strong sales of phones, other gadgets boost PalmOne profit...Lawson expects quarterly loss.


Adobe: Health strong overall, despite quarterly drop

Sequential revenue and profit declines had been widely expected; year-over-year growth robust.


Gates, Ballmer's pay hold at about \$900,000

Paychecks stay the same for the top two, but compensation changes for other Microsoft workers as stock grants replace options.


Briefly: TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi

roundup Plus: ContextWeb nabs \$3 million...Macromedia taps into AIM...Hewlett-Packard packages services for blades.


Dust makes mesh of wireless sensors

Start-up Dust Networks takes the covers off a low-power wireless system for linking sensors in walls, remote cameras and other places.\


Intel invests in five 'digital home' companies

SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. has made new investments in five companies developing technologies that play into the chip maker's vision of a merged personal computer and consumer electronics industry, something Intel calls the digital home.


AOL launches shopping service

MIAMI - America Online Inc. has launched an online shopping service called inStore that lets users search for products, compare prices and features and set up price-drop alerts.


Sun looks for turn-around on Wall Street

SAN FRANCISCO - On Tuesday, executives from Sun Microsystems Inc. will head to Wall Street, hoping to convince customers and partners in the financial industry that the company continues to be viable in the industry that Sun President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Scwhartz affectionately refers to as "the swamp from which we spawned." Sun is expected to make a number of new product and partnership announcements during an event for customers, press and analysts at the W Hotel in New York City on Tuesday.


Oil Rises for Fourth Day as Yukos May Reduce Exports to China

Crude oil rose for a fourth day in New York after OAO Yukos Oil Co. said it will halt shipments to China #39;s biggest oil company because its bank accounts have been frozen in a tax dispute with the Russian government.


Sun Micro Aims to Woo Banking Customers

Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW.O: Quote, Profile, Research) is staging its first press and customer event in New York on Tuesday in three years to roll out new products


Unilever warning typifies sector under pressure

WHEN a big fish flails in the water, a backwash is assured. That happened yesterday when food and consumer goods giant Unilever put out a profits warning.


IBM, Boeing team up for defense work

com September 20, 2004, 5:03 PM PT. This fourth priority #39;s main focus has been improving or obtaining CRM and ERP software for the past year and a half.


Microsoft shares Office source code with governments

As a result of the ongoing success of the Microsoft Government Security Program (GSP) and positive feedback from governmental entities, Microsoft has announced it will offer access to the source code of its flagship desktop offering, Microsoft Office 2003


AMD drives mobility amp; to Acer Ferrari notebook

The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 for thin and light notebooks enables a powerful 32-bit computing experience today with a seamless transition to 64-bit computing.


Water-methane link strengthen life-on-Mars clues

The European Space Agency(ESA) says it has found concentrations of water vapour and the gas methane in the same places on Mars, which strengthen speculation that the Red Planet could be a haven for microbial life.


Space O 2 Generator Fails Again

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are again without a working oxygen generator on Monday after a backup component failed over the weekend, said a NASA spokeswoman.


Cal Coaching Legend Pete Cutino Dies Unexpectedly

BERKELEY, CA - Pete Cutino, a Cal coaching legend and one of the greatest figures in United States water polo history, died of apparent heart failure at his Monterey home yesterday afternoon.


American hostage killed in Iraq

A video grab image on an Islamist internet site shows American hostage Eugene Armstrong prior to his execution September 20, 2004.


Braves Preparing for Postseason Run (AP)

AP - With a 13th straight division title all but assured, the Atlanta Braves can go into a familiar mode: preparing for the postseason.


Russian Governor Backs Colonel's Pardon (AP)

AP - The fate of an army colonel convicted of murdering a Chechen woman will be decided by President Vladimir Putin following a Russian governor's decision to support pardoning the officer, Russian media reported Monday.


Bush, Kerry Teams Agree to Three Debates (AP)

AP - Negotiators for President Bush and Democrat John Kerry agreed Monday to three 90-minute debates beginning Sept. 30, including one town-hall format with questions from undecided voters in the audience.


Tiger Fails to Clarify Cup Enigma at Oakland Hills

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (Reuters) - Tiger Woods finished  the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day  singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial  team competition remains.


Briefly: IBM, Boeing team up for defense work

roundup Plus: TI touts combo chip with VoIP, Wi-Fi...ContextWeb nabs \$3 million...Macromedia taps into AIM.


Adobe beats estimates on strong overall growth

Despite a slight seasonal dip, the software maker surpasses earnings expectations, as year-over-year growth comes in strong.


ID Biomedical Gets U.S. Flu Vaccine Deal

MONTREAL (Reuters) - ID Biomedical Corp. IDB.TO IDBE.O  signed a distribution deal for its Fluviral drug that could  reap sales of up to \$2.5 billion over a decade and help U.S.  authorities ease a vaccine shortage as early as next year, it  said on Monday.


Export Cut to China Seen as Clever Strategy on Yukos #39;s Part

Yukos, the Russian oil giant, is playing a weak hand well in its battle with the Kremlin by cutting its oil shipments to China ahead of a meeting between leaders of the countries this week, analysts said on Monday.


Unilever cuts profit growth forecasts as clouds gather over sector

Unilever, the consumer goods giant, slashed its profit growth forecasts yesterday in the face of poor sales, weakening consumer spending and tough competition.


Merrill bankers at centre of first Enron criminal trial

The first criminal trial stemming from the 2001 collapse of Enron began yesterday with the swearing in of a jury. The trial is expected to focus on the role the investment


IMF Chief Sees Potential Hazard in US Fiscal Policies

he managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo de Rato, said yesterday that the dollar would have to fall and the United States would have to tackle its growing indebtedness


Halliburton not notified on contract ban in Nigeria: spokeswoman

WASHINGTON, Sept 20 : US company Halliburton said Nigeria has not notified it about its decision to place an embargo on awarding government contracts to the oil services giant #39;s subsidiary in the west African country.


Int #39;l Space Station crew begins preflight exams

The replacement crew for the International Space Station has begun a two-day preflight exams, a part of final preparations to relieve the two-man Russian-American crew finishing a six-month mission.


Ryder-Tiger fails to clarify Cup enigma at Oakland Hills

Tiger Woods finished the 35th Ryder Cup on a personal winning note in the last-day singles, but the enigma of his relationship with the biennial team competition remains.


English soccer legend Clough dies

A spokeswoman for Derby City Hospital said that the manager was pronounced dead on Monday morning. Clough, who underwent a successful liver transplant in 2003, had been diagnosed with stomach cancer but only


Two solid weeks for Seattle defense, but offense needs a boost

Mike Holmgren is thrilled to be 2-0 and quite pleased with his team #39;s defensive effort in a 10-6 win at Tampa Bay. He praised punter Tom Rouen for outstanding kicking.


Brees expects to start despite concussion

San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees expects to start Sunday at Denver despite sustaining a mild concussion in a loss to the New York Jets.


Iraq War Foes Focus on Alternative Agenda to Bush (Reuters)

Reuters - On the eve of President Bush's\address to the United Nations, domestic and foreign critics of\his Iraq war policy focused on a radically different\international agenda on Monday.


Colombia Militia Leader Said Killed (AP)

AP - The leader of a paramilitary faction involved in peace talks was apparently one of five insurgents killed in an ambush on Monday, officials said.


Sweeping ban imposed on trial of B.C. woman accused of assisting suicide (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - DUNCAN, B.C. (CP) - A two-page publication ban signed by a B.C. Supreme Court justice was taped to the doors of a courtroom Monday where a Victoria woman is facing charges of helping two women commit suicide.


Researchers Say Microscope Can See Atoms (AP)

AP - Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are peering into the atomic world with record clarity, developing an electron microscope image that can distinguish the individual, dumbbell-shaped atoms of silicon in a crystal.


Another 400 to lose jobs at Chase

The \$58-million merger between JP Morgan Chase and Bank One Corp. is costing the region more jobs. Chase is eliminating 400 positions at its card services division, which is located at its


Winning comeback for  #39;superb #39; Ferdinand

RIO Ferdinand said it was a welcome relief just to be playing football again after making his return from an eight-month suspension last night in Manchester Uniteds 2-1 Premiership win against Liverpool at Old Trafford.


Penguins cancel games because of NHL lockout

The Pittsburgh Penguins canceled their home preseason schedule and the regular-season opener on Monday because of the NHL lockout that threatens to wipe out the entire season.


Two American soldiers killed

KABUL: Two US soldiers died yesterday in a fire-fight with insurgents in a troubled southeastern Afghan province, the American military said.


Nigeria bars Halliburton contracts

Nigeria said on Monday it had banned the awarding of government contracts to Halliburton, the world #39;s second-largest oil services firm, following the theft of two radioactive devices from its Nigerian subsidiary.


Musharraf says U.S. must address root of terrorism (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States could lose its war on terrorism unless it deals with the poverty and political disputes that give rise to militant extremism, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said in an interview on Monday.


Kerry Aide Talked to Retired Guard Officer (AP)

AP - At the behest of CBS, an adviser to John Kerry said he talked to a central figure in the controversy over President Bush's National Guard service shortly before disputed documents were released.


Nikkei Led Higher by Techs, Shippers

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.35 percent  by mid-morning on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  technology and shipping firms, but gains were limited by  caution ahead of a monetary policy meeting in the United  States.


Effort to Extend Tax Cuts Gains Ground (AP)

AP - Republican leaders, eager to deliver a pre-election victory to President Bush, moved closer to agreement Monday night on legislation needed to extend three popular middle-class tax cuts that are set to expire this year.


At Country Clubs, Gay Members Want All Privileges for Partners

The hot topic at many golf clubs is one few members could have dreamed of talking about a decade ago.


Yahoo Shells Out \$160 Million for MusicMatch

Apple #39;s iTunes Music Store may be the current 800-pound gorilla of the online music industry (as far as paid downloads are concerned), but now Yahoo - possibly the most visited site on the Internet - is getting into the fray, paying \$160 million in cash


Mets or Expos Will Be Crowned the NL Least

ORGET Red Sox-Yankees. Never mind the National League wild card. Oakland-Anaheim, Los Angeles-San Francisco? Who cares? The most compelling race left is the pursuit of last place in the National League East.


Trial for Wall Street as blue-chips slump on warnings

HIGHER oil prices and profit warnings from Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever sent US shares lower. Buying of semiconductor shares helped limit losses on the Nasdaq as investors bought Intel and other semiconductors


Stelios reaps windfall from tanker disposal

EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou and his family are likely to receive a windfall of about 100m from the sale of a New York-quoted shipping business which he established 12 years ago.


Reborn WorldCom in search of \$6bn buyer

MCI, the telecom giant that used to be called WorldCom, has appointed bankers to explore a possible sale of the business. WorldCom has only recently emerged from what was


Europe wins golf #39;s Ryder Cup

Europe #39;s golfing team has won the Ryder Cup with a record margin, scoring 18-and-1/2 points over the nine-and-1/2 for the United States.


Brutal kidnappers gaining in popularity

The video posted last night showing the beheading of the American hostage Eugene Armstrong is the latest example of the ruthlessness of the Iraqi militant group responsible.


Howard #39;s anti terror teams rejected

Malaysia has hit out at Australian plans to base counter-terrorism teams in Southeast Asia, saying it #39;s capable of dealing with any terrorism threat on its own.


JP Morgan cancels 2.8bn IBM outsourcing deal

Financial services firm JP Morgan Chase has cancelled a groundbreaking 2.8bn outsourcing deal with IBM which was intended to run for seven years.


Ferdinand Returns, Helps United Beat Liverpool 2-1 (Update1)

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Rio Ferdinand had a calming influence on the team during yesterday #39;s 2-1 victory over archrival Liverpool, the defender #39;s first match after a drug ban.


Boxing: Hopkins knocks out De la Hoya to keep undisputed <b>...</b>

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: American Bernard Hopkins connected with a left hook to the body to knock out compatriot Oscar de la Hoya in the ninth round and retain the undisputed world middleweight title.


For Jets, Two Victories and Two Big Injuries

The Jets began their bye week Monday, and the time off comes not a moment too soon. A day after their second straight victory sent them to their best regular


Tropical storm Jeanne to bring floods and deaths to Haiti

HAITI - At least 90 people died due to floods caused by heavy rains brought by Tropical storm Jeanne. Hundreds of people in Port-au-Prince, Haitis capital, have to save their lives from powerful water streams on the roofs of their properties.


China #39;s Hu takes over armed forces in flux

Chinese Communist Party chief Hu Jintao has taken command of the world #39;s largest military, inheriting the challenge of transforming a 2.5-million-strong force long bent on making money into a world-class war machine.


Rwanda  #39;genocide #39; priest on trial

The landmark trial of a Rwandan Roman Catholic priest accused of supervising the massacre of 2,000 of his Tutsi parishioners during the country #39;s 1994 genocide opened in his absence on Monday.


Mubarak seeks comprehensive reforms in Egypt

Egyptian President Husni Mubarak wants reform on the economic, political and social fronts, according to an interview published on the eve of his ruling National Democratic Party #39;s (NDP) annual convention.


E-Courtrooms Designed to Reduce Trial Time (AP)

AP - Every word spoken in the courtroom where Branden Basham is on trial for his life appears immediately before U.S. District Judge Joseph Anderson on a computer screen. Basham, accused in the 2002 abduction and death of Alice Donovan of Galivants Ferry, is having his case heard in one of three E-courtrooms in the new Matthew J. Perry Jr. Federal Courthouse here.


Brits still a far cry from Americans (Reuters)

Reuters - British men are abandoning their stiff upper lips but still do not wear their hearts on their sleeves like Americans, a new\survey shows.


Jury Nearly Set for Enron Criminal Trial

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Opening arguments in the first criminal  case against former Enron Corp. employees are set to begin  after a federal court spent Monday whittling down a panel of  Houston-area residents to find an impartial jury in the city  still stinging from the company's downfall.


Ethics Committee Ends DeLay Fact-Finding (AP)

AP - House ethics committee leaders said Monday they soon will present the panel with information on Majority Leader Tom DeLay's conduct and recommend whether to undertake a full investigation.


Dollar Stuck, Market Eyes FOMC Statement

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar stayed in tight ranges on  Tuesday as the market looked beyond a widely expected U.S.  interest rate raise later in the day and focused on what the  Fed would say about the possibility of further increases.


Diabetics 'must test blood more'

Diabetics should test their blood sugar levels more regularly to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study says.


Unilever and Colgate Issue Profit Warnings for Rest of the Year

Two big consumer products companies issued profit warnings, underscoring an increasingly tough competitive landscape for makers of some of the world's best-known brands.


Study Raises Questions About Bioengineered Grass

A new study shows raises questions about the straying of plants altered through biotechnology and that could hurt the efforts of two companies to win approval for the first bioengineered grass.


Frequent Fliers Wonder if Their Miles Have a Future

With all these newly bankrupt airlines, what are frequent fliers doing to preserve their mileage assets and stay on schedule?


Venerable Yacht Builder Tries to Regain Sea Legs

Palmer Johnson hopes to its former glory by introducing a sleek new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats.


U.S. Judge Orders Election Agency to Tighten Rules

The decision left both parties arguing over which regulations are now in effect for the final weeks of the presidential campaign.


Iraqi Video Shows Beheading of Man Said to Be American

The victim was identified as Eugene Armstrong, an American, who was seized along with another American and a Briton.


Billy Joel Gets a Star in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES - Billy Joel wrote the song, "Say Goodbye to Hollywood." On Monday, he joked he'd never leave. "It looks like I'm always going be here," Joel said after his sidewalk star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...


Video: Purported U.S. Hostage Beheaded

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The militant group lead by al-Qaida ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi posted a gruesome video on a Web site Monday showing the decapitation of a man identified as American civil engineer Eugene Armstrong and said a second hostage - either an American or a Briton - would be killed in 24 hours.    The grisly beheading was the latest killing in a particularly violent month in Iraq, with more than 300 people dead in insurgent attacks and U.S...


Microsoft expands program on source code

US software giant Microsoft Corporation has expanded a program giving government organizations access to some of its tightly guarded software blueprints.


Standout safety tore Achilles tendon

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears safety Mike Brown will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in a victory over Green Bay, coach Lovie Smith said Monday.


Lightning defenseman Brad Lukowich signs to play in CHL

Brad Lukowich went from the Stanley Cup champions to the Central Hockey League on Monday. The Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman signed to play with the Fort Worth Brahmas because the NHL has been shut down due to a labor dispute.


Floods Kill Hundreds as Storm Ravages Haiti

Bloated bodies and weeping relatives filled mortuaries today as Tropical Storm Jeanne killed more than 570 Haitians with the toll expected to rise.


A 'Plan B' for PeopleSoft customers

With an Oracle buyout looking likely, software-maintenance start-up TomorrowNow's phone is ringing off the hook.


US Judge Orders Election Agency to Tighten Rules

A federal judge has ordered the Federal Election Commission to enact tougher restrictions on how millions of dollars are spent on campaigns, saying that its rules have


Dow heeds warnings

Negative pre-announcements from Colgate and Unilever hurt industrials. Fed rate news on tap Tuesday. By Alexandra Twin, CNN/Money Staff Writer.


Disney Chief Rules Out Board Position

Michael D. Eisner, the chief executive of the Walt Disney Company, said on Monday that he did not plan to remain on the board or become chairman when he retires in two years.


Jacklin Criticizes Woods-Mickelson Pairing

Former Europe captain Tony Jacklin says that  quot;never in a million years quot; would he have put Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson together in a Ryder Cup pairing.


BRIAN CLOUGH 1935-2004: I WOULDN #39;T SAY I WAS THE BEST BOSS IN THE <b>...</b>

BRIAN CLOUGH didn #39;t want an epitaph. But the football legend seemed to write his own every time he opened his mouth. Old Big  #39;Ead, who guided the unlikely stars of Nottingham Forest to back-to-back


Ferdinand returns to United after eight month drug ban; Howard <b>...</b>

Rio Ferdinand returned to action after his eight-month suspension on Monday and produced a solid performance as Manchester United beat local rival Liverpool 2-1 to climb five places in the Premier League.


SOCCER REPORT A Late Charge by the Crew

tight race in Major League Soccer #39;s Eastern Conference became even more cramped over the weekend as the Columbus Crew - riding a 13-game unbeaten streak - became the first of the eight qualifiers


NHL teams begin to cancel games to free up arena dates for other <b>...</b>

The lockout that followed the expiration Sept. 15 of the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players #39; Association places the entire 82-game season in jeopardy.


Floods kill at least 573 in Haiti

Bloated corpses and weeping relatives have filled morgues as Haitians face yet another tragedy in a year marked by revolts, military interventions and deadly floods.


Second Thoughts for a Designer of Software That Aids Conservation

Some believe that simpler rules may be more effective than computer models when it comes to protecting the environment.


Chicago Moving to 'Smart' Surveillance Cameras

An advanced system of video surveillance will alert Chicago police whenever anyone viewed by the cameras acts suspiciously.


Rogers Wireless Makes Bid for Upstart Canadian Rival

Rogers Wireless Communications positioned itself to become Canada's largest wireless service provider with a bid for the feisty market upstart, Microcell Telecommunications.


Blue Jays Rookie Pitcher Handcuffs Yankees (AP)

AP - Gustavo Chacin became the first lefty starter to win his major league debut against the Yankees in the Joe Torre era, pitching the Toronto Blue Jays past New York 6-3 Monday night.


Orioles Slam Red Sox 9-6 (AP)

AP - B.J. Surhoff hit a grand slam, and the Baltimore Orioles capitalized on the third straight poor start by a Boston pitcher to beat the Red Sox 9-6 on Monday night.


Tigers Defeat Indians 3-1 (AP)

AP - Mike Maroth pitched splendidly into the seventh, and Dmitri Young and Brandon Inge homered to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.


Federal Fisheries minister says there will be review of salmon mortality (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - VANCOUVER (CP) - Although the federal Fisheries Department monitors river conditions year-round, officials could not react fast enough to prevent deaths of spawning salmon in northern B.C. due to Fraser River temperatures, federal Fisheries Minister Geoff Regan suggested Monday.


Bush Campaign Raises  #36;260 Million Total (AP)

AP - The GOP's decision to hold its presidential nominating convention a month later than the Democratic gathering is giving President Bush a big financial advantage in the campaign's final weeks.


Hutchison cuts IPO size

2004-09-20  Hutchison Whampoa Ltd has said that it would raise between \$975.6 million and \$1.13 billion from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of an US and Hong Kong listing in mid-October.


Northrop Tapped to Design Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter with JPL

WASHINGTON -- Northrop Grumman beat out Boeing and Lockheed Martin to win a \$400 million contract to help NASA design the proposed multibillion dollar Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO) mission.


Samsung Electronics Develops 8Gb NAND Flash Memory With 60nm <b>...</b>

Samsung Electronics has developed a 8Gb NAND flash memory adopting technologies of processing chips with circuit width of 60nm, the first of its kind in the industry.


Flintoff and Harmison must hunt for Australia

Following a summer of unprecedented success the headlines were inevitable.  quot;Bring on the Aussies quot; shouted one Sunday paper, following England #39;s 4-0 Test series whitewash of the West Indies.


Twins Win Third Straight AL Central Title!

The Minnesota Twins have wrapped up their third straight AL Central crown by routing the Chicago White Sox 8-2. The Twins banged out four homers in the clincher and helped Carlos Silva pick up his 13th win.


Broncos sign Johnson

The 6-2, 288-pound Johnson will move to the Broncos #39; exempt/commissioner permission list -- that means he could be activated to the 53-man roster within two weeks.


American beheaded

An Al Qaeda-linked militant group beheaded an American hostage in Iraq and threatened last night to kill another two Westerners in 24 hours unless women prisoners were freed from Iraqi jails.


German Ban On Islamic Conference  #39;Extraordinarily Important <b>...</b>

A decision by the Berlin state government to ban an Islamic conference promoting the  quot;resistance movement quot; in Iraq and the Palestinian territories was an  quot;extraordinarily


Musharraf Says U.S. Must Address Palestinian Dispute (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States could lose its war\on terrorism unless it deals with the political disputes that\give rise to militant extremism, starting with the Palestinian\issue, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said on Monday.


Official: Japan Could Extend Iraq Mission (AP)

AP - Japan may extend its deployment of its non-combat troops in southern Iraq if the security situation in the country does not change, a top government official said Tuesday.


Nader Off Ballot in N.M., Ark., on in Md. (AP)

AP - Judges in New Mexico and Arkansas on Monday denied Ralph Nader access to the Nov. 2. ballot in those states, but the independent presidential hopeful won a spot on the ballot in Maryland.


With Red Sox Gone, Thrill Is, Too

The luster and momentum of the Red Sox series faded away in a procession of confounding pitches by Toronto's Gustavo Chacin.


DaVita to Buy Gambro Unit for \$3 Billion

PHILADELPHIA/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - DaVita Inc. DVA.N is  close to an agreement to acquire the dialysis operations of  Sweden's Gambro AB for about \$3 billion in a deal that would  create the No. 1 U.S. provider of dialysis services, a source  familiar with the situation said on Monday.


BA seeks to halt aid to Alitalia

The head of British Airways, Europe #39;s second largest airline, has tried to block more state aid for Alitalia, the Italian carrier struggling to craft a rescue package and stave off bankruptcy.


James Hardie Underfunded Asbestos Fund, Inquiry Says (Update1)

James Hardie Industries NV underfunded a trust to compensate asbestos victims by at least A\$1.5 billion (\$1.1 billion) and misled investors when it said it had set aside enough money


Microsoft shares source code with government

Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in operating systems, announced its decision to share Office 2003 source code with governments from over 30 countries.


AMD adds mobile processor to Athlon 64 lineup

The new Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000 operates at 2GHz and is meant for use in thin and lightweight notebook computers. It is the highest performing processor in AMD #39;s family of low-power Mobile AMD


Twins clinch AL Central title

com. Not only did the Twins clinch their third straight American League Central title Monday night, but also did it at a bitter rival #39;s ballpark.


Syed Hamid: We are monitoring Darfur crisis

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said Malaysia is closely monitoring the Darfur crisis and the United Nations (UN) Security Councils threat to impose sanctions on Sudans vital oil industry.


Aides to Iraqi Cleric say Insurgents Free 18 Iraqi Soldiers

Aides to a top Shi #39;ite cleric in Iraq say 18 captive Iraqi soldiers have been freed by kidnappers who had threatened to kill them.


Clothes junkies flock

Model Elizabeth Jagger, daughter of rocker Mick Jagger, is seen on the catwalk during London Fashion Week. Picture:AP. People watchers and pure clothes junkies flocked to London Fashion Week today to see well


At least 556 killed by Jeanne in Haiti

Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti over the weekend.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo). HAVANA, Sept. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Tropical Storm Jeanne claimed at least 556 lives in Haiti after it rampaged


Jiang departure stabilizes Strait, says MAC official

The chances of an unexpected conflict across the Taiwan Strait have diminished with the retirement of China #39;s former President Jiang Zemin () from his post as military chief, a high ranking official from the Mainland Affairs Council contended


Big Powers Urge Iran to Heed UN Nuke Freeze Demand

The United States, the European Union and Russia urged Iran Monday to comply with the UN nuclear watchdog #39;s demand that it halt all activities linked to uranium enrichment, after Tehran rejected the call.


Microsoft to Share Source Code With Governments (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Microsoft Corp. announced this week it is making the programming code for its Office 2003 software suite available to government agencies around the globe, a move partly aimed at allowing them to inspect the product for flaws and security problems.


ADQ steals riding from Liberals in one of four provincial byelections (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - MONTREAL (CP) - The Action democratique du Quebec grabbed a much-needed seat from the governing Liberals in a provincial byelection Monday, while the Liberals and the Parti Quebecois easily retained other ridings.


Dollar Stuck as Fed Statement Awaited

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar stayed in tight ranges on  Tuesday as the market, widely expecting a U.S. interest rate  increase later in the day, waited for the Federal Reserve to  shed light on the future course of monetary tightening.


Nikkei Up But Caution Looms Before Fed

TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's Nikkei average rose 0.13 percent  by midday on Tuesday as investors sought bargains among  technology firms, but gains were limited by caution ahead of a  monetary policy meeting in the United States.


Twins Clinch Third Straight Division Title

CHICAGO - If the Minnesota Twins couldn't win the AL Central title at home, Chicago was the next-best place for a party. Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Twins clinched their third straight division crown on their main rivals' home turf, beating the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Monday night...


CBS News Apologizes Over Bush Guard Story

NEW YORK - CBS News apologized Monday for a "mistake in judgment" in its story questioning President Bush's National Guard service, claiming it was misled by the source of documents that several experts have dismissed as fakes.    The network said it would appoint an independent panel to look at its reporting about the memos...


US legal challenge against cigarette firms to start today

In 1953, the chief executives of the country #39;s leading cigarette companies and officials from a major public relations firm gathered at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.


MCI Hires Advisers For Likely Sale Bid

Just five months after emerging from bankruptcy protection, MCI Inc. has hired investment and legal advisers to solicit potential buyers for the telecommunications giant, sources close to the company confirmed.


Herndon, NY Cyber-Security Firms to Merge

TruSecure Corp., a Herndon provider of network security systems, agreed to merge with Betrusted Holdings Inc., a New York company that offers similar services.


IN BRIEF

Inphonic, a Washington reseller of wireless phones, priced a proposed public offering at \$15 to \$17 a share, which would raise \$90 million to \$102 million.


Nextel Wants Better FCC Deal

Nextel Communications Inc. is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to revamp its controversial decision giving the cellular company new airwaves, seeking changes that according to


Northrop Grumman To Co-Design Jupiter Moons Explorer For NASA

PASADENA, Calif. -- Northrop Grumman Space Technology has been selected to help NASA design a nuclear-powered spacecraft to orbit and explore three moons of Jupiter that may have oceans beneath their icy surfaces.


The best manager never to take charge of Wales

LAUDED as the best manager never to manage England, Brian Clough could lay claim to the same title in Wales. Clough, who died yesterday from stomach cancer at the age of 69, led the unfashionable pair of Derby


NL Wrap: Weathers Wins First Start in Six Years for Marlins

David Weathers pitched five strong innings in his first start for six years, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs and a split of their National League doubleheader in Miami Monday.


NL Capsules

Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, and the Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 Monday night for their major league-leading 98th victory.


Ross returns home as Vikings assistant

Kevin Ross knows a thing or two about how rowdy Eagles fans can get for a Monday night game at Lincoln Financial Field. Now an assistant defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings, Ross


Injured Hogg heads home

Brad Hogg will play no further part in Australia #39;s ICC Champions Trophy campaign because of a torn hamstring. The leg-spinner suffered the injury during a net session at Edgbaston on Sunday and will return home to Australia as soon as possible.


Anaheim Angels Team Report - September 20

(Sports Network) - The Anaheim Angels will try to get back on the winning track and break an 18-inning scoreless drought when they open up a crucial three-game set against the Seattle Mariners tonight at Angel Stadium.


American League Game Summary - Cleveland At Detroit

Detroit, MI -- Mike Maroth tossed 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a three-game series at Comerica Park.


Indonesian Shares Open 1.5 After Peaceful Elections -2-

JAKARTA (Dow Jones)--Indonesian shares are sharply higher early Tuesday, boosted by a peaceful election and as early results show an apparent landslide victory for challenger Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, dealers said.


Lithuania says pro-Chechen site likely will be shut down

Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas said Friday that a pro-Chechen Web site likely would be shut down after it posted a purported message


Update 3: Report: Yukos to Halt Crude Supplies

The board of Russia #39;s embattled oil giant Yukos will halt crude supplies to Baltic refinery Mazeikiu Nafta until the end of the year, the Interfax agency reported Monday - just hours after Yukos confirmed a similar move involving a Chinese company.


Stelmar Founder Haji-Ioannou Rejects \$667 Mln Sale to Fortress

Stelios Haji-Ioannou, chairman of EasyJet Plc, said he rejected a \$677 million agreement to sell Stelmar Shipping Ltd. because the offer doesn #39;t reflect recent gains in the value of the oil tanker business he founded in 1992.


Fannie Mae #39;s Board Briefed on Review

Fannie Mae #39;s board of directors met yesterday to hear details about accounting problems its regulators have uncovered during a long-running review, according to a source familiar with the matter.


Security firms TruSecure and Betrusted to merge

com September 20, 2004, 2:46 PM PT. Most IT Managers won #39;t question the importance of security, but this priority has been sliding between the third and fourth most important focus for companies.


JBoss reaches certification landmark

JBoss Application Server 4.0, the next version of the open-source application server, was released on Monday. The company claims that JBoss AS 4.0 is the first open-source application server to achieve J2EE


Champions Trophy heats up heading into semifinals

World champion Australia faces erratic England in today #39;s semifinals while Pakistan - having beaten traditional rival India - now faces Brian Lara #39;s West Indies, which upset South Africa.


Eagles lead Vikings at halftime

Donovan McNabb #39;s 11-yard touchdown pass to LJ Smith helped the Philadelphia Eagles take a 10-6 lead over the Minnesota Vikings at halftime on Monday night.


Vlad beaned in head during Angels game

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin, forcing him out of Monday #39;s game in the first inning.


Hu unlikely to ease up on Taiwan and HK: analysts

President Hu Jintao (  ) could ease China #39;s hardline stance on Taiwan and Hong Kong now that his predecessor Jiang Zemin (  ) has retired but major policy changes are unlikely, analysts said yesterday.


PC security threats hit new high

The number of viruses, worms and other security threats to PCs has now passed the 100,000 mark.


Ask Jeeves Launches Personalized Web Search Service (Reuters)

Reuters - Ask Jeeves Inc. , the\third-biggest U.S. Web search provider, late on Monday unveiled\MyJeeves, a new product that helps users personalize their\Internet searches.


Goosen, Jimenez European Tours #39; secret ingredients

OK, let #39;s think cakes. An unlikely way to start a golf column, we know, but all will become clear. We hope. Ask any Mom across the whole wide world and she will tell you that she needs all sort


This Date in Baseball (AP)

AP - 1934  #151; Daffy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Dodgers for 3-0 victory in the second game of an Ebbets Field doubleheader. Daffy's brother, Dizzy, held Brooklyn hitless for eight innings in the opener and won 13-0.


AL Wrap: Twins Secure Third Straight AL Central Title

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Torii Hunter and Corey Koskie belted  two-run homers in the first inning to help the Minnesota Twins  clinch their third straight American League (AL) Central  Division title with an 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox  Monday.


Guerrero Beaned During Angels Game

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sports Network) - Anaheim Angels  outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was drilled on the left side of  his head by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin,  forcing him out of Monday's game in the first inning.


Kerry Does 'Top Ten' on Letterman Show (AP)

AP - Democrat John Kerry joked Monday on "The Late Show with David Letterman" about changes under President Bush's tax plan, including that Vice President Dick Cheney can claim the president as a dependent.


Microsoft to Share Code With Governments

Government officials have sought greater access to the program's technical details to ensure the software is compatible with other applications and is hiding no obvious security flaws. -TheWashington Post


MCI Hires Advisers For Likely Sale Bid

Just five months after emerging from bankruptcy protection, the telecommunications giant retains investment and legal advisers to solicit potential buyers, sources say.
-TheWashington Post


Herndon, N.Y. Cyber-Security Firms to Merge

TruSecure Corp., a Herndon provider of network security systems, agreed to merge with Betrusted Holdings Inc., a New York company that offers similar services.


Nextel Wants Better FCC Deal

Nextel Communications Inc. is seeking changes that according to some estimates could save Nextel as much as \$700 million.
-TheWashington Post


HGS Board Member Named Chairman

Argeris N. Karabelas, a Human Genome Sciences board member, will become chairman Oct. 17, the company said Monday.
-TheWashington Post


Ex-General Defeats Indonesia's Megawati, Test Await

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  defeated Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in a  historic direct election but now has to deliver on promises of  tighter security, better government and more jobs.


Cal Coach Gets Five-Year Contract Deal

California football coach Jeff Tedford looks up at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter as their game against Southern Mississippi winds up in Hattiesburg, Miss.


Boeing, IBM Announce 10-Year Partnership

Boeing Co. and International Business Machines Corp. plan to develop advanced information technologies for the Defense Department and intelligence systems under a 10-year partnership the companies announced Monday.


US tobacco firms set for trial

A \$280bn (156bn) government lawsuit against the largest cigarette manufacturers in the United States begins on Tuesday with both sides confident of victory.


Venerable Yacht Builder Tries to Regain Sea Legs

Palmer Johnson hopes to regain its former glory by introducing a sleek new motor yacht design and concentrating on building boats.


Workers Face Difficult Choices as Airlines Seek Concessions

The bankruptcies at US Airways and United show that companies can face financial distress even when workers cooperate.


First Criminal Trial on Enron to Begin Today

As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is.


Real Madrid lose ground on Barcelona

The normally star studded Real Madrid missed most of their front line players in a match against Villarreal in the Spanish first division league on Sunday.


Abducted South Koreans' Kin Fault Seoul for Failure to Act

Lee Min Kyo, a high school athlete, disappeared from a camping trip on the western shores of South Korea in 1977, leading his desperate parents to spend their life savings on a decades-long search that turned up no trace of their missing boy.


Blue Jays #39; Chacin wins debut in Yankee Stadium

Gustavo Chacin walked into Yankee Stadium for the first time, looked around at the fans and the monuments and the pinstripes, and felt like any other nervous rookie.


Muddling #39; economy suffers bad day: Several factors contributed <b>...</b>

Wall Street got the blues yesterday and took it out on blue chip stocks amid concerns about declining corporate profits, recent oil price spikes and an expected boost today in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve.


Northrop Grumman to co-design Jupiter moons explorer for NASA

PASADENA - Northrop Grumman Space Technology has been selected to help NASA design a nuclear-powered spacecraft to orbit and explore three moons of Jupiter that may have oceans beneath their icy surfaces.