Tressel:  #39;Allegations Made Against Me Totally False #39;

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying that allegations made about the program by former tailback Maurice Clarett were  quot;totally false.


Six shots that helped shaped the PGA Tour season

The first sign that Vijay Singh would be a relentless force on the PGA Tour came in a tournament he didn #39;t win, with a putt that ultimately didn #39;t matter.


Bosnian Serbs apologize for Srebrenica massacre (AFP)

AFP - Bosnian Serb authorities apologized for the first time to relatives of around 8,000 Muslims killed by Serb forces in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, Europe's worst atrocity since World War II.


Behind the Curtain

Veal Kandal is the kind of village the Cambodian government doesn #39;t want anyone to know about. The 40 farming families that live among dusty, drought-stricken paddies were facing


Microsoft Offers Users Legal Protection (PC World)

PC World - Software giant expands its indemnification program to cover the majority of its customers.


France, United States and other nations evacuate foreigners <b>...</b>

France and the United States on Wednesday began evacuating thousands of foreigners trapped for days by violent attacks targeting French civilians and troops in this West African nation.


Israel #39;s Netanyahu lifts resignation threat

JERUSALEM - Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday he was lifting his threat to resign over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s refusal to put a Gaza pullout plan to a national referendum.


China Shipyard Announces Order for Ships (AP)

AP - A Shanghai shipyard has agreed to build up to five giant container ships the China's biggest shipping line, the shipyard company said Wednesday.


Fed to Raise Rates as Economy Strengthens

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve policy-makers  met on Wednesday amid universal expectation they will nudge  interest rates up for a fourth time this year and growing  speculation that they will carry on with rate hikes.


Girl Saves Infant Sister From Wild Dog (AP)

AP - A 5-year-old girl saved her infant sister from a possible attack by an Australian dingo in a hotel room on an island where the wild dogs killed a boy three years ago.


Dollar Falls to New Low Vs Euro

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar remained under pressure  against the euro on Wednesday, after falling to a record low in  a selloff that followed a report on a narrowing U.S. trade gap.


Pennsylvania Avenue walkable again (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - A redesigned pedestrian mall on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House opened to the public Tuesday.


Oil Up After U.S. Inventory Data

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up from seven-week lows  below \$47 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. crude oil inventories  grew again ahead of winter but heating oil stocks fell.


Delta to Issue 75 Million Shares

CHICAGO (Reuters) - No. 3 U.S. airline Delta Air Lines Inc.  DAL.N, fighting to avoid bankruptcy, on Wednesday said it  will sell up to 75 million common shares, sparking a 4 percent  drop its stock.


Treasuries Slip Before Auction, Fed Meet

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Treasuries eased into an auction of  new U.S. government debt on Wednesday, just hours before the  Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the  fourth time this year.


Update 1: SunTrust Fires 3 on Errors Causing Delay

SunTrust Banks Inc. has fired its chief credit officer and two other employees because of errors that will delay third-quarter earnings and force the company to restate some financial results.


New EU Members to Transition Smoothly

The European Union #39;s head office on Wednesday predicted a smooth transition to the euro in the 10 new EU nations that are hoping to adopt the common currency by 2010.


Microsoft to launch search engine that competes with Google, Yahoo

It #39;s going to be difficult, if not impossible, to beat Google at its own game. Google is king of the search engine world for a very good reason: Google works.


Randy no match for Rocket

One pitcher in the history of baseball has won more Cy Young Awards than Randy Johnson, and he widened his lead Tuesday. Houston Astros ace Roger Clemens earned his record seventh Cy Young


Rugby: Recovering Lomu sets his sights on World Cup glory

ROME : All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu said he was hoping to make a return to competitive rugby in 12 months #39; time and then help New Zealand win the 2007 World Cup in France.


Egil  quot;Drillo quot; Olsen returns to Norwegian soccer

Norway #39;s best-known soccer coach, Egil  quot;Drillo quot; Olsen, will return to active duty when he takes over the head job at elite division club Fredrikstad next season.


Darfur Peace Talks Adjourn After Security, Aid Deal

ABUJA (Reuters) - Peace talks between Sudan's government  and Darfur rebels ended on Wednesday, a day after Khartoum  bowed to international pressure and signed agreements on  security and humanitarian issues with rebels.


Casino giant in \$4bn Vegas plan

Casino giant MGM Mirage is building a \$4bn gambling resort complex in the centre of Las Vegas.


EU to monitor anti-piracy efforts

The European Commission is to start monitoring China, Ukraine and Russia to see if they are making genuine efforts to stop counterfeit goods.


Netflix Sees Green

Netflix spins the color wheel for a spell and it's a much brighter color than red.


Cisco #39;s Chambers Expects Slower 2nd-Qtr Sales Growth (Update4)

Cisco Systems Inc. shares had their biggest decline in three months, dragging down other technology stocks, after Chief Executive John Chambers said sales growth will slow this quarter


Martha Stewart asks company to pitch in on legal bills

Imprisoned homemaking mogul Martha Stewart has asked the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., to reimburse her for \$3.


Swisscom Plans Job Cuts, Reports Earnings

Telecommunications company Swisscom AG reported Wednesday that third-quarter net income fell 10 percent and said it would cut about 390 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its fulltime work force, next year.


New EU set for quick euro switch

Brussels has said the EU #39;s newest members should adopt the euro in one step, in contrast to the currency #39;s original phased introduction.


USDA Finds Devastating Soy Rust in Louisiana

The first case of soybean rust, an economically devastating disease for farmers, has been found in the mainland United States, the US Agriculture Department said on Wednesday.


MS search engine rumours abound

Microsoft #39;s search engine is due to appear on MSN tomorrow, Thursday, according to an awful lot of anonymous sources. The New York Times heard from  quot;a person knowledgeable about the announcement quot; while Reuters made do with  quot;sources close to the company quot;.


Microsoft Offers Users Legal Protection

In a bid to further differentiate itself from open-source rivals, Microsoft this week says it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers.


Skype Calls on Siemens Phones

Skype Technologies is teaming with Siemens to offer cordless phone users the ability to make Internet telephony calls, in addition to traditional calls, from their handsets.


Talking face to face, far away

November 10, 2004  If you #39;ve needed an excuse to buy a new phone, now you #39;ve got one, provided that you have some extra cash lying around: SK Telecom and KTF said yesterday that they will begin offering video phone services in Korea within a couple of


=== Davenport, Serena ready for Day-1 action in LA ===

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Current world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport and former top-ranked superstar Serena Williams will be among those seeing action Wednesday night at the season-ending \$3 million WTA Tour Championships.


From horrible contracts to hideous play, Isiah #39;s Knicks are <b>...</b>

Yes, the product is overpriced and the constant barrage of piped in sound effects is enough to drive Seinfeld #39;s Lloyd Braun into another nervous breakdown (hearing Ric Flair #39;s patented  quot;Wooo!


Clarke seeks club warm-up for NZ test

SYDNEY: Australian legend-in-the-making Michael Clarke trained with New South Wales yesterday, but has stuck to his pledge to play club cricket rather than face New Zealand today.


Gretzky hasn #39;t said no to coaching

The Great One hit TO yesterday and made it feel a bit more like winter. Wayne Gretzky was a pretty fair player in his day, and his time as an executive has been equally well spent.


Kidnapped Italian freed in southern Philippines

An Italian aid worker walked free from the jungles of the southern Philippines on Wednesday, a day after he was abducted by local gunmen, officials said.


Thai riot official death toll questioned

A Thai legislator says the death toll from a riot and its aftermath in the largely Muslim south may be far higher than the officially acknowledged 85, most of whom suffocated in army custody.


Injury after Camp Dogwood attack

A soldier in the Black Watch battle group has been injured after a mortar round was fired into the troops #39; central Iraq base. The attack on Camp Dogwood came two days after a fourth member of the 850-strong group was killed in a suicide bomb attack.


At lest 22 die in north Iraq clashes, curfews slapped on <b>...</b>

MOSUL, Iraq, Nov 10 (AFP) - At least 22 people were killed in a wave of violence in northern Iraq Wednesday, prompting the government to slap curfews on the Sunni Muslim cities of Mosul and Baiji.


Scripps Raises Forecast for TV Ad Revenue

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Media company E.W. Scripps Co. SSP.N  on Wednesday raised its forecast for broadcast television  advertising revenue in the current quarter, citing a  stronger-than-expected market for political commercials in  October.


Worm exploits Microsoft patch cycle

The Bofra worm was released Monday--one day before the software giant's monthly patch update.


Warriors Whack Pacers 104-96 (AP)

AP - Mickael Pietrus gave Golden State just the lift it needed, contributing 15 points and six rebounds off the bench as the Warriors ended a four-game losing streak with a 104-96 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.


New Firefox supplies patches in nick of time

In the very week Mozilla Firefox Version 1.0 was launched, a series of potentially nasty security holes have been uncovered in older versions of the browser.


Siemens' cordless phones gain access to Skype

Skype Technologies SA is teaming with Siemens AG to offer cordless phone users the ability to make Internet telephony calls, in addition to traditional calls, from their handsets.


Microsoft Offers Users Legal Protection

Software giant expands its indemnification program to cover the majority of its customers.


HP Unveils an Array of Printing Products

Multifunction devices, workgroup printers, and a new digital pen debut.


Samsung SDI develops world's first '3D' mobile display (AFP)

AFP - South Korea's Samsung SDI Co., the world's leading display maker, said that it has developed the first all-angle three-dimensional (3D) display panels for mobile phones.


Oil Climbing Back Up After Supply Report

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded from seven-week  lows on Wednesday as U.S. heating oil stocks fell for an eighth  straight week ahead of winter.


Back to 'School' for Walton, and 167 Other Hopefuls

LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland's Philip Walton, who holed the  winning putt for Europe at the 1995 Ryder Cup, tees off this  week in a field of 168 at the European Tour qualifying school  finals in Spain.


Nasdaq on the slide

Tech weakness hurts composite, while broader market little changed ahead of expected Fed rate hike. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Techs slumped early Wednesday on disappointment about Cisco #39;s earnings, while the


States #39; rights lose out to VoIP

VoIP has escaped regulation by individual states in the US after a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC decided that Vonage Holdings #39; DigitalVoice service could not be governed by dual


UPDATE 3-DR Horton earnings jump, sees strong 2005

Homebuilder DR Horton Inc. (DHI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on strong orders for new homes and forecast better-than-expected results for 2005.


MGM Mirage Sees a City

The casino company Wednesday announced ambitious plans to create a 66-acre city-within-a-city on the Las Vegas Strip between the Bellagio, which MGM Mirage owns, and the Monte Carlo, in which it holds a 50 stake.


BoE report suggests rates on hold

Interest rates may have peaked, the Bank of England has signalled as it warned that house prices could fall further in the coming months.


We disclosed credit card fees say banks

Major banks being investigated by the Commerce Commission for not properly disclosing credit card fees, insisted yesterday they have been upfront with the public over the fees for the past few years.


Skype Offers Free Wireless Voice Calls

The Siemens handset has been designed to provide cordless access to Skype features including free Skype-to-Skype calling, buddy lists, the Skype Global Directory and conference calling.


Bluetooth v2.0 Introduced

On Monday, the Bluetooth SIG, the organization behind the Bluetooth specification, announced the launch of the Bluetooth v2.0 spec.


Mutu in talks with Juventus

Sacked former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu was in Italy today for talks with Serie A leaders Juventus. The disgraced Romanian international is banned from all football until


Orlando Magic Team Report - November 10

(Sports Network) - The much-improved Orlando Magic will take aim at their fourth win in five games tonight, when they take on the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center.


Toronto Raptors Team Report - November 10

(Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors continues its Western Conference road trip tonight when they play the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.


Vodafone targets iPod generation

Young adults are the prime target of Vodafone's first video phones, which supports music downloads and TV clips.


Fifteenth Anniversary of the Berlin Wall #39;s Fall

Fifteen years ago, Berliners took to the streets in a spontaneous explosion of disbelief and jubilation as they realized that the wall that had divided their city for 28 years had crashed to the ground literally and figuratively.


India ; India-EU summit was very successful: Manmohan

India News, New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home early today after attending the India-EU summit at The Hauge. He was received by Minister of State in the Prime Minister #39;s Office Prithviraj Chauhan at the Palam Technical Area.


Microsoft Enters Legal Agreements with Novell, CCIA

Microsoft this week reached legal and financial settlements with two of its most vocal antitrust critics -- Novell and the Computer  amp; Communications Industry Association.


Hercules falls to loss in 3Q on charge

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Chemical company Hercules Inc. posted a third-quarter loss, weighed down by a charge, and said it will restate results for certain quarters after it reviewed its accounting practices.


Federated #39;s 3Q beats Wall Street

Federated Department Store Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings in the third-quarter of 2004 thanks to a sales rebound in Florida, where hurricanes had dampened sales in September.


Shoppers Drug Mart Q3 profit up 21 at \$92.5M as sales rise 9 to <b>...</b>

TORONTO (CP) - Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has rung up a healthy 21 per cent increase in third-quarter profit to \$92.5 million, as total sales increased nine per cent from a year earlier to \$1.


FCC Wants No State Strings Attached to VoIP

The FCC has ruled against state regulation of voice-over-IP phone services, saying that disparate state regulations would slow their rollout.


Microsoft Has Your Back

Microsoft is expanding its indemnification program for Windows and other software products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent disputes.


MGM #39;s Mini-Metropolis for Vegas

Still pushing for its big merger with Mandalay Resort Group (MBG ), casino giant MGM Mirage (MGG ) pulled another card out of its sleeve on Nov. 10 with a giant residential and casino project it claims will


US airlines agree to anti-coliform steps on aircraft

The Environmental Protection Agency said yesterday it has agreed with 12 US airlines on steps to improve aircraft water quality after the agency #39;s tests discovered coliform bacteria generally found in feces in water on 12 percent of airplanes.


Microsoft to launch new search engine

Seattle - Software giant Microsoft is hoping to repel a challenge from Internet rivals Google and Yahoo by launching its own search engine on Thursday, according to reports on Wednesday in the American technology press.


Microsoft to indemnify most customers from legal threats

NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - In a bid to further differentiate itself from open-source rivals, Microsoft Corp. yesterday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers.


Vodafone targets iPod generation

Vodafone is targeting the iPod generation with its third-generation cell phones, putting music and video downloading at the heart of its sales push.


ISA Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 Internet Content Spoofing

This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability details section of this bulletin.


Man arrested for selling Windows source code

A man has been arrested for selling portions of the Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code on-line after the software was illegally leaked onto the internet in February, according to reports.


Latest Trojan delivers SMS spam payload

IT security experts have intercepted a previously undocumented Trojan virus with a novel payload that attempts to send spam SMS messages to mobile phones.


IBM plans Web meeting service, takes aim at WebEx

NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (REUTERS) - IBM said yesterday it plans to offer Web conferencing as a hosted Internet service, seeking to reach small and midsize business customers while taking on more established rivals in the market.


Cobb County tells its side of evolution flap

A metro Atlanta school district under fire for putting evolution disclaimers in biology books is making its case today for why the stickers should stay.


AMD inks manufacturing deal with Singapore company

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD) has entered into sourcing and manufacturing technology agreements with Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.


Arsenal midfielder Edu suffers broken toe

Arsenal midfielder Edu, who had just returned to the lineup after a calf injury, broke a toe in the Gunners #39; 3-1 Carling Cup win over Everton on Tuesday.


Interview: Iraqi society in need of intensified dialogue: Sunni <b>...</b>

Iraqi society, plagued by violenceand disputes over an all-out offensive in Fallujah, is in greatneed of intensified dialogue, a prominent Sunni politician said onWednesday.


Two soldiers hurt in Iraq attacks

Two British soldiers have been injured, one seriously, in separate attacks close to the Camp Dogwood military base, south of Baghdad.


Trade Gap Narrows Thanks to Weak Dollar

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed  sharply in September, aided by a slide in the value of the  dollar, which helped push exports to record levels, a  government report showed on Wednesday.


USDA Finds Devastating Soy Rust in Louisiana

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first case of soybean rust has  been found on the mainland United States and could affect U.S.  crops for the near future, costing farmers millions of dollars,  the Agriculture Department said on Wednesday.


Oil Prices Rebound After Heating Report

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded from seven-week  lows on Wednesday as U.S. heating fuel stocks fell again ahead  of winter.


Delta to Issue Shares, Cut Jobs

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc. DAL.N, fighting  to avoid bankruptcy, will issue up to 75 million shares to  employees and creditors. The news sparked a 5 percent drop its  stock on Wednesday.


D.R. Horton Profit Up 52 Percent

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. DHI.N on  Wednesday posted a 52 percent increase in quarterly profit on  strong orders for new homes and forecast better-than-expected  results for 2005.


Strike threat to Christmas post

A union warns of "very serious problems over Christmas" if its members vote to strike in a row over pay.


Austrialia Attacks Against Jews Increasing (AP)

AP - Attacks against Jews have increased in Australia, a report by a major Jewish organization released Sunday showed.


Saturn moon may have ice volcano

Saturn's largest moon Titan may have water-rich liquid welling up on to the surface from its warm interior, data from the Cassini spacecraft suggests.


UEFA Approve Use of Artificial Pitches Next Season

VIENNA (Reuters) - UEFA have approved plans for artificial  pitches to be used at national and club level from the 2005/06  season, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.


Group Seeks Union Election Spending Probe (AP)

AP - An anti-union group is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate one of the largest unions in the country, claiming the Service Employees International Union unlawfully spent workers' dues to elect Democrats in last week's election.


Microsoft Has Your Back

The software monolith extends an intellectual property plan to all.   Also: U.S. opposes the WTO's online gambling plan   hellip;.  Microsoft will offer a long awaited preview of its search-engine technology   hellip;. and more.


USDA Finds Devastating Soy Rust in Louisiana (Reuters)

Reuters - The first case of soybean rust has\been found on the mainland United States and could affect U.S.\crops for the near future, costing farmers millions of dollars,\the Agriculture Department said on Wednesday.


Dutch Anti-Terror Raid Over, Two Held

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch police stormed an apartment and  arrested two people on Wednesday, ending a 14-hour stand-off  that began when suspects sought in anti-terrorism probe wounded  three officers in a hand grenade blast.


MyDoom targets Microsoft again

Timing of viruses that exploit a flaw in IE could be sign that creators are trying to unsettle Microsoft.


Viruses exploit Microsoft patch cycle

Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance?


Good Times End With a Thud for Buffaloes (AP)

AP - If heart and resiliency won championships, Colorado would have hoisted the Big 12 trophy before the title game even started.


La. Reports First Case of Soybean Rust (AP)

AP - The first U.S. cases of the fungus soybean rust, which hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday.


French citizens flee chaos in Ivory Coast

About 150 American, Australian, Canadian and Spanish nationals gathered at Abidjan #39;s sleek, modern airport. A Spanish air force plane.


Vodafone targets iPod crowd

Young adults are the prime target of Vodafone's first video phones, which support music downloads and TV clips.\<br />  Photos: Vodafone's 3G explosion\


Japanese Finally Beat the MLB All-Stars (Reuters)

Reuters - Roger Clemens pitched well\just hours after winning his seventh Cy Young Award, but\Hisashi Iwakuma allowed just two hits to lead Japan to a 3-1\victory over the Major League All-Stars on Wednesday.


Photos: Vodafone's 3G generation

Vodafone will primarily target the under-35's, a group which it characterized as the "young, active, fun" market.


Photos: Pocket-size PCs

The 1.2 pound Sony Vaio U is powered by a 1.1GHz Intel Pentium M 733 processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 20GB, 1.8-inch hard drive.


Japan gives OK to Sun desktop suite

Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry will consider company's open-source desktop suite for future bids.


Security Council

The Russian president had been speaking of the need to maintain the effectiveness of the UN #39;s top council, the Indian government said.


FireFox 1.0 Roundup

\\So FireFox 1.0 is released and the world rejoices (congrats guys !).  I sure\hope that Mammonsoft  has started working on IE 7.0 or they'll start to fall\behind.  Granted we have a long way to go before we catch up with Microsoft but\when you're on top you really have only one way to go (and thats down).\\Over at EWeek they're running an inteview with Mitchel Baker which is worth\checking out:\\"There's a whole set of things leading to interest in Firefox. One is the\product itself, which, once people have tried it, people love it. So it's both\innovative, it's got new features, it makes the Web a more enjoyable\experience, it makes people more comfortable, and it's fast. It's a set of\thi ...\\


Shoppers Drug Mart 3rd-Qtr Profit Rises 21 to C\$92.5 Million

Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., Canada #39;s biggest pharmacy chain, said third-quarter profit rose 21 percent to C\$92.5 million (\$77.3 million).


WTO backs Antigua, rules US online gaming ban is illegal

Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean island nation, won a World Trade Organization ruling that US legislation criminalizing online betting violates global laws.


Northrop Grumman, Boeing team up to bid on space contract

LOS ANGELES Boeing and defense contractor Northrop Grumman say they #39;ll bid as a team to compete for NASA #39;s manned and robotic space exploration program.


Microsoft Widens Protection Plan

Microsoft is raising the bar on intellectual property rights protection among software vendors -- particularly open source developers -- by extending its existing indemnification policy to


VIDEO GAME REVIEWS:  quot;Halo 2 quot; a worthy sequel that mostly lives up <b>...</b>

Even if you don #39;t play video games, chances are you #39;ve heard about  quot;Halo 2. quot;. Microsoft Corp. made sure of that with a massive PR blitz, boldly proclaiming  quot;there hasn #39;t been this much anticipation


Saturn moon may have ice volcano

Saturn #39;s largest moon Titan may have molten ice welling up to the surface from its warm interior, data from the Cassini spacecraft suggests.


Rockets 90 Grizzlies 87

Juwan Howard scored 20 points for the Rockets, who dropped the Grizzlies to 0-and-4. Yao Ming added 14 points and eleven rebounds to the win.


Nuggets in land of the lost

What once looked a like a promising Denver Nuggets season rapidly is going into the deep freeze. On Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center, the Nuggets were crushed by, egads, the Seattle SuperSonics 108-88.


Vodafone Launches 3G Services in Europe (AP)

AP - Cell phone giant Vodafone Group PLC, which has spent years struggling to recoup billions spent on 3G licences, finally launched the cutting-edge service Wednesday in much of Europe and introduced or beefed up its operation in a dozen other countries.


Arafat #39;s immediate successor a moderate

Rauhi Fattouh, the man chosen as Yasser Arafat #39;s immediate successor as Palestinian Authority president, is a 55-year-old moderate who only became parliament speaker six months ago.


Holland: Police raid ends terror siege

Dutch police stormed a house tonight to end a day long siege of terror suspects holed up inside. Three suspects were arrested. Special forces had launched an earlier, pre-dawn, raid on the house in the capital


British Troops Wounded as Families Campaign Against War

A helicopter pilot and a Black Watch soldier were wounded close to Baghdad today as Prime Minister Tony Blair came under pressure from families of serving troops and over the future of Scottish regiments.


Netanyahu to PM: I #39;ll stay in gov #39;t

Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced his long-awaited decision to remain in the government on Tuesday in a meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, but it came with a catch: Netanyahu demanded a reassessment of unilateral disengagement.


Shots heard near Dutch building where terror suspects holed up

THE HAGUE, Nov 10 (AFP) - Shots were heard Wednesday near a building in The Hague where suspected terrorists are holed up and which is under siege by Dutch police, witnesses told Dutch television.


U.S. Embassy's Legal Attache Shot (AP)

AP - The legal attache for the U.S. Embassy was shot as he got out of his car in what appeared to be a botched robbery attempt, an embassy spokeswoman said Wednesday.


Iraqi foreign minister stops unexpectedly in Saudi Arabia (AFP)

AFP - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari arrived unexpectedly in the holy city of Mecca Wednesday where he met Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the official SPA news agency reported.


Analysts Laud British Telecom's Pursuit of Infonet (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - Industry analysts say there are many pluses to BT buying Infonet Services, including giving BT more resources to be a more effective global networking player.


Football. Fake grass approved

Uefa says it will allow European matches to be played on artificial pitches from the start of next season.


Dogpile Adding Topix.net News Headlines

Dogpile Adding Topix.net News Headlines\\Topix.net announced a deal with InfoSpace to add Topix.net's news headlines to InfoSpace's Dogpile metasearch service, and also to help Dogpile's new IntelliFind technology determine when news content is likely to be relevant to users' Web search queries.\\Through this agreement, Topix.net alerts Dogpile to breaking news ...


News: Bofra worm sets trap for unwary

A new family of worms which uses an unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer is spreading widely across the net.


Rugby: Vyvyan called up as England save Worsley for Boks and <b>...</b>

LONDON : Saracens captain Hugh Vyvyan has been called up to the England replacements #39; bench for Saturday #39;s Test match against Canada at Twickenham as a result of an injury to back row forward Joe Worsley.


Mad Catz Signs Games Accessory Deal with Disney

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game accessory maker Mad Catz  Interactive Inc. will release a series of game-related products  based on Disney properties starting with "The Incredibles," Mad  Catz Chief Executive Darren Richardson said on Wednesday.


To Forecast Climate Change, Scientists Core Antarctic Ice

Braving some of the world's coldest temperatures and wickedest winds, researchers are drilling ice cores in Antarctica to answer questions about global climate change.


Projects Remember Vets This November 11

Veterans Day, November 11, recognizes U.S. soldiers who have seen combat on the nation's behalf. Two groups are working to ensure that veterans are remembered for their service.


Arctic Melting Fast; May Swamp U.S. Coasts by 2099

Scientists have found that the ice in Greenland and the Arctic is melting so rapidly that most of it could be gone by the end of the century. Low-lying lands could be flooded and polar bears could go extinct, among other possibilities.


Toxic Frogs, Birds May Get Their Poison From Beetles

The Colombian poison-dart frog and six South Pacific bird species use the same rare neurotoxin in their skin and feathers. Now researchers say the animals may eat beetles to obtain the poison.


Beyond "Polar Express": Fast Facts on the Real North Pole

With The Polar Express chugging into movie theaters and a fictional North Pole, we're finding out that sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. Photo Gallery


Birding Column: "Blind" Views of Quail and Jays

Birder Mathew Tekulsky reveals the effectiveness of a concealed location for viewing birds, as he describes the behavior of quail and jays in his yard.


Stocks mixed ahead of Fed meeting

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers met and investors looked ahead to another hike in interest rates. In early afternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial


WTO confirms ruling against US in gambling dispute with Antigua

The World Trade Organization confirmed that a US prohibition the cross-border gaming and gambling over the Internet was illegal under global trade rules.


Novell Buries One Hatchet with Microsoft, but Files Suit on <b>...</b>

November 10, 2004 - On Monday, Novell and Microsoft announced that the Redmond giant has agreed to pay \$536 million in cold, hard cash to settle an antitrust dispute regarding Novell #39;s Netware.


France to Sell About One-Third of Areva

PARIS - France said Wednesday it plans to sell about one-third of Areva SA in a partial privatization of the state-owned nuclear group.


Grinstein: Delta Board OKs Stock Plan; 6,000 To Be Axed

Dimmer switch on those holiday lights. The board of Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) gave its OK to use an exception to the New York Stock Exchange #39;s investor approval policy.


Canadian Natural Resources snaps up Anadarko gas assets for \$698M

CALGARY (CP) - Canadian Natural Resources, one of Canada #39;s largest natural gas and heavy oil producers, entered the acquisition market for a fourth time this year, buying energy properties from Houston-based Anadarko for \$698 million.


Federated Earnings Up 10 Percent in 3Q

The retailing giant Federated Department Stores Inc. on Wednesday reported a 10 percent increase in third-quarter earnings, citing improvements after Florida hurricanes hurt September sales.


EPA Announces More Airliner Water Tests

The US Environmental Protection Agency launched new drinking water quality inspections on airliners Tuesday after it found coliform bacteria in the drinking water of one of every eight passenger planes it tested.


Vertex Gains on Novartis Deal

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX :Nasdaq - news - research) shares rose in premarket trading Wednesday after the company announced a drug development deal with Switzerland-based Novartis (NVS :NYSE - news - research).


French Citizens Flee Ivory Coast Violence

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of French citizens fled their  former colony Ivory Coast on Wednesday after days of  anti-French riots and looting in a country once seen as a model  for Africa of post-independence prosperity.


Beta Version Of Microsoft Search Goes Out Thursday

After at least a year of talk and sneak peeks, Microsoft starts its run at Google. By Gregg Keizer, TechWeb News. Microsoft will push its homegrown search software into beta tests Thursday, its first real move


Microsoft Patches ISA Server 2000 Flaw

November 10, 2004 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Software giant Microsoft (microsoft.com) issued a patch for a flaw in Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 on Tuesday.


Siemens Unveils Cordless Phones For Skype Users

VoIP provider Skype has teamed up with Siemens Communications to offer cordless phones in a move that gives Skype users the ability to drop their headsets and use Siemens phones for free Web telephoning.


New Star Wars RTS Coming?

November 10, 2004 - Could it be? Another bit of videogame goodness graced by the Star Wars universe? It looks that way, as LucasArts President Jim Ward told Reuters that a new Star Wars RTS title for the PC is on the way.


Stem cell advocates to request \$1B

Emboldened by the success of a stem cell ballot initiative in California last week, two scientists who have long pushed for an ambitious research center for the biotechnology


GTA Dominates Britain

November 10, 2004 - The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association announced this morning that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has become the United Kingdom #39;s fastest-selling videogame of all time.


Man Charged with Peddling Stolen Windows Source Code

A Microsoft lawyer said the arrest was  quot;significant, quot; given the value of the source code.  quot;It is our secret recipe, our secret formula like the Coke formula, quot; associate general counsel Tom Rubin said.


Blue Gene Supercomputer Joins IBM #39;s eServer Family

November 10, 2004 - Its not just the wonderful iSeries that comes out of IBM Rochester. The clever folks at the Minnesota hotbed of technical innovation are also responsible for the BlueGene/L supercomputer


ECI Conferencing Services Renews WebEx Contract; Adds Enterprise <b>...</b>

WAYNE, NJ --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 10, 2004 -- ECI Conferencing Services, the largest, privately-held full-service audio and web conferencing provider, today announced it has renewed its partnership contract


Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Web search leader Google Inc.  said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of  its Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook  or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.


U.S. Links Peru Airline to Trafficking

The Treasury Department added a Peruvian airline Wednesday to the U.S. government's list of entities suspected of links to drug trafficking.


Oil Rebounds \$1 as Heating Supplies Fall

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded from seven-week  lows Wednesday, jumping \$1 as a drawdown in U.S. heating fuel  stocks rekindled worries about thin supply levels ahead of the  northern winter.


US interest rates to rise to 2

The US Federal Reserve, headed by Alan Greenspan, raises interest rates by 0.25 in a widely anticipated move.


Clemens talks retirement after 7th Cy Young win

But after saying the same thing this time last year, the pitcher known as  quot;The Rocket quot; acknowledges the other one-tenth keeps the door open for a possible return.


NASCAR to give hard-liquor ads green flag

NASCAR officials e-mailed a bulletin to team executives Tuesday afternoon advising them that a longstanding ban on hard-liquor advertising will be lifted for next season.


Anwar chides Thailand over deaths

Ex-Malaysian deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim attacks Bangkok's handling of Muslim unrest in southern Thailand.


Cox, Showalter Honored

Bobby Cox is voted NL Manager of the Year for leading the Braves to a 13th straight division title, and Buck Showalter wins the AL honor  after his Rangers became a contender.


Liquor Ads Allowed

NASCAR returns to its roots by lifting a ban on liquor ads on cars, opening the door for teams to be sponsored by distilled spirits.


Some Canadian citizens trapped in Ivory Coast to be evacuated

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (CP) - Two planes chartered by Canada were on standby Wednesday to evacuate citizens who have been trapped, along with thousands of French and other foreigners, for days by violent attacks targeting French civilians and troops in this


Arafats Demise  a Never-Ending Story

Wednesday saw another twist in the drawn-out cliffhanger on Yasser Arafats demise which started 13 days ago. The senior Palestinian Muslim cleric Sheikh Taissir Tamimi who was dispatched to the Percy hospital


EDITORIAL  Get the kidnappers

There was relief all around after an Italian volunteer aid worker was freed unharmed yesterday in Lanao del Norte. Andrea Cianferoni was lucky to be kept in captivity for only a day, but the swiftness of his


Union  #39;Cautiously Optimistic #39; About Landing World #39;s First Fusion <b>...</b>

A consortium of major industrial nations has not been able to agree on where to build the world #39;s first nuclear fusion reactor, but the European Union is making it clear that one will be built in France, in any case.


US faces criticism in British government human rights report

LONDON : The United States faced rare criticism over human rights from close ally Britain, with an official British government report taking Washington to task over concerns about Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay jail.


Russian hostel fire kills at least 14

A fire in a Russian workers #39; hostel killed at least 14 people and may have injured many more, the Emergencies Ministry said on Wednesday.


U.S. Pressed Halliburton in Kuwaiti Deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Kuwait and  other senior U.S. officials put pressure on Halliburton HAL.N  to award a contract to a Kuwaiti company suspected of  overcharging to bring fuel into Iraq, according to State  Department documents released on Wednesday.


Two Held in Dutch Anti-Terror Raid, Police Hurt

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch police stormed an apartment and  arrested two people on Wednesday, ending a 14-hour stand-off  that began when suspects sought in an anti-terrorism probe  wounded three officers with a hand grenade.


Measured Fed Rate Hike Sends Stocks Up

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after  the Federal Reserve reassured by indicating that further  interest-rate rises were likely to remain at a "measured" pace,  as it increased rates by a quarter point.


Russian Hostel Fire Kills at Least 19

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A fire in a Russian workers' hostel  killed at least 19 people and may have injured many more, the  Emergencies Ministry said on Wednesday.


This Winter to Be Colder Than Last Year's

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private weather forecaster EarthSat  updated its winter weather outlook on Wednesday to slightly  milder than its forecast three weeks ago, but it is still  calling for this winter to be colder than last year's.


ITER parties fail to agree on reactor construction site

MOSCOW. Nov 10 (Interfax) - Parties to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project (ITER) failed to agree on the site of building the first reactor at their meeting in Vienna this week.


Harvick, Kahne Fined

Kevin Harvick and Kasey Kahne were put on probation through the end of NASCAR's season and fined \$10,000 each Wednesday for deliberately crashing into each other after a race at Phoenix International Raceway.


Clarett causes controversy for Ohio State again

Unless you #39;ve spent the last 24 hours on Neptune, or if you read something besides the sports section, you #39;ve heard all about former Ohio State star running back Maurice Clarett #39;s recent allegations to an ESPN The Magazine reporter of loaned cars, cash


Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate

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


FLYi Says Bankruptcy Possible; Airline Shares Lose Altitude

Shares of FLYi Inc., operator of fledgling low-cost carrier Independence Air, dove as much as 36 percent in Wednesday trading after the company confirmed it may file for bankruptcy if it is unable to make \$83 million aircraft lease payments in January.


Intel Doubles Dividend, Expands Buyback

Chip giant Intel Corp. reported Wednesday that its board doubled the company's quarterly dividend and authorized an expansion of its ongoing stock repurchase program.


WTO Eyes U.S. Offshore Web Gambling Ban

In a ruling that could open the United States to offshore Internet gambling, a World Trade Organization panel Wednesday said Washington should drop prohibitions on Americans placing bets in online casinos.


Nanotech's new definition

Everyone seems to have a different definition of nanotechnology, each one deficient in its own way. Missing Links


Man accused of shooting at France's Chirac faces trial (AFP)

AFP - A right-wing militant accused of shooting at French President Jacques Chirac during the Bastille Day parade in 2002 is to go on trial for attempted murder in Paris on Monday.


Linux Networx signs pact with Novell

Company plans to help software companies certify products for SuSE Linux operating system.


ADV: Free Insurance Quotes and Help

Free quotes on mortgages, annuities, life and auto insurance, and all your financial and insurance needs. A local MostChoice expert helps you at no cost or obligation. Quick and easy form.


Microsoft skips Itanium with new Windows

In yet another blow to Intel's Itanium ambitions, Microsoft says its big-server version of Windows won't run on the new chip.


La. Reports First Case of Soybean Rust

BATON ROUGE, La. Nov 10, 2004 - The first US cases of the fungus soybean rust, which hinders plant growth and drastically cuts crop production, were found at two research sites in Louisiana, officials said Wednesday.


Update 1: Sarkozy Partially Privatizes Areva

Nicolas Sarkozy lifted the veil Wednesday on what is likely to be his last major sell-off as France #39;s finance minister - the partial privatization of the state-owned nuclear group Areva SA.


UPDATE 3-Delhaize Q3 net profit jumps 33 pct, ups outlook

Belgian-based supermarket group Delhaize (DELBt.BR: Quote, Profile, Research) raised its outlook for the year after beating expectations with a 33-percent third


Firefox launch roundup

USA Today:  quot;Firefox proponents acknowledge it will have to do a lot more than swipe a few percentage points of market share to pose a significant threat to Explorer.


Robinson  #39;blessed #39; by captaincy

Jason Robinson has said that he turned to his faith after he was asked to be England captain by coach Andy Robinson. Robinson, who is a devout Christian, will lead England against Canada at Twickenham on Saturday.


Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in Gaza gunfight

JERUSALEM - Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian gunmen Wednesday during a firefight in the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli military sources said.


About-face for Heels

Rashad McCants wasn #39;t thinking about last year at Kentucky. Jawad Williams said last year was last year. And Sean May was thinking more about his last game than North Carolina #39;s Jan. 3 defeat at Rupp Arena.


New wireless reseller to aim at 'urban ethnic' market

Launching in 2005, Uphonia is the latest of the "just add water" virtual cell phone networks.\


Fed Raises Rates Again, to 2, and Sees No Reason to Stop

The Fed repeated its assertion of the past several months that it would raise short-term rates at a "measured pace."


=== Castillo split-decisions Casamayor ===

Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Jose Luis Castillo successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight championship with a split decision over Joel Casamayor at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas.


Google laces Gmail with POP3 support

Google Inc. will roll out POP3 (Post Office Protocol) support gradually over the coming weeks to Gmail users, who will be able to use the feature to download e-mail messages from Gmail servers to e-mail applications on devices such as PCs and wireless devices.


IBM readying tools for SMB

IBM on Wednesday announced the pre-release of several tools for SMBs (small and midsize businesses) designed to speed development of solutions built on IBM middleware.


BCS Maintains Its Imperfect World

Shakedown Saturday came and went. Nothing changed. So the Bowl Championship Series has its annual nightmare. When the final BCS standings are released today, the USC Trojans (12-0) and Oklahoma Sooners (12-0) are expected to be matched in the Jan.


Photos: Gateway's wind-tunnel designs

Gateway's new motherboard design helps machines run cooler and more quietly than other Gateway desktops.


CSC lands \$52 million biometrics deal

Contract with Department of Defense is part of homeland security boom.


American giant: Schlopy snares sixth

BEAVER CREEK - Ski racing requires a rare blend of fearlessness, stellar reactions and bionic will - the latter being vital to longevity.


Ford May Again Help Parts Maker Visteon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. may again help its  former unit Visteon Corp., but the struggling parts maker has  some hard decisions to make first, Ford Chairman and Chief  Executive Bill Ford Jr. said Wednesday.


EU-Iranian nuclear talks hit snag - diplomats

EU-Iranian talks to get Iran to suspend uranium enrichment in order to avoid possible UN sanctions have hit a snag, even as deadlines are beginning to fall towards resolving the crisis, diplomats told AFP Wednesday.


Cat Stevens gets peace prize

ROME - Cat Stevens, the singer known for hits like Peace Train, has been honoured with a peace prize from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.


Burundi President Fires VP for Blocking Peace Process

Burundi #39;s President Domitien Ndayizeye has fired his vice president, Alphonse Kadege, for allegedly undermining a peace process aimed at ending the nation #39;s civil war.


Philip Morris Challenges  \$10.1 Billion Consumer Fraud Ruling

Philip Morris USA challenged a \$10.1 billion consumer fraud ruling Wednesday, telling the Illinois Supreme Court that its "light" cigarettes performed as advertised.


Delta gets share incentive boost

Delta Air Lines is to issue millions of new shares without shareholder consent as part of moves to ensure its survival.


PeopleSoft board rejects Oracle bid

PeopleSoft's board turns down Oracle's "best and final" offer. But the database software giant is still on the prowl.


Mandrakesoft on the fiscal mend

Nearly two years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the Linux vendor is making a profit.


Stocks mixed as Fed raises rates; Cisco pressures tech shares

Lower-than-expected sales at Cisco Systems Inc. sent tech stocks tumbling Wednesday while the overall market was little changed after the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected interest rate hike.


Oil Rebounds \$1 as Heating Supplies Fall

Oil prices rebounded from seven-week lows Wednesday, jumping \$1 as a drawdown in US heating fuel stocks rekindled worries about thin supply levels ahead of the northern winter.


Barrett: Intel Doubles Dividend, Will Buy Back 500M Shares

Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ) on Wednesday said that it doubled its quarterly dividend, to 8 cents from 4 cents. Led by Chief Executive Craig Barrett, the firm said it expects to pay out about \$2 billion in dividends next year.


Is Inept Competition Reason To Punish Microsoft?

No doubt you saw that Microsoft is coughing up \$536 million to pay off an antitrust claim brought by Novell on behalf of its NetWare operating system.


Delta to cut up to 6,900 jobs

CHICAGO - Delta Air Lines (DAL) said Wednesday it plans to eliminate between 6,000 and 6,900 jobs during the next 18 months, implement a 10 across-the-board pay reduction and reduce employee benefits.


Pfizer defends Bextra after new report on risks

NEW YORK (AFP) - Pfizer dismissed a report on the safety of its pain reliever Bextra, but the new controversy weighed on the stock price of the US pharmaceutical giant.


MGM Mirage #39;s Next Big Thing

This morning, MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGG) announced its latest plan for the Las Vegas Strip: a multibillion-dollar  quot;urban metropolis quot; spanning 66 acres between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo on the Strip.


Fletcher Building Considering Bid for Parts of Amatek Group

Fletcher Building Ltd., New Zealand #39;s largest building products maker, said it is considering buying parts of Australian construction group Amatek Holdings Ltd.


Stewart: Martha Seeks \$3.7M In Legal Fees From Namesake Firm

I know why the caged mogul sings. Celebrity jailbird Martha Stewart has asked the eponymous firm she founded to reimburse her for \$3.


Kinder Morgan to Close Pipeline for While

Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP reported Wednesday that a fatal accident involving one of its pipelines in San Jose, Calif.


Microsoft Joins Search Party

Never shy about arriving late, Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) is expected to launch a new version of its search service Thursday as the software titan seeks a stronger spot in that lucrative corner of Internet advertising.


Review: Firefox impresses as IE alternative

Web surfing has belonged almost exclusively to Microsoft Corp. #39;s Internet Explorer ever since it buried Netscape #39;s pioneering browser.


Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook

Web search leader Google Inc. said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of its Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.


Fix Released for ISA Server

Microsoft posted a patch on Tuesday afternoon for Internet Security  amp; Acceleration Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0. The patch fixed a spoofing vulnerability that Microsoft rated an  quot;important quot; problem.


Vodafone Targets iPod

Vodafone is aiming for the iPod generation with its third-generation cell phones, putting music and video downloading at the heart of its sales push.


EPA Suspends Study on Kids And Pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency has suspended a controversial study aimed at exploring how infants and toddlers absorb pesticides and other household chemicals, officials said yesterday.


Top toys list released by testing council

OTTAWA - The best new toys on Canadian store shelves as the shopping season approaches include a dancing robo t and an electronic guessing game, according to a new report.


Microsoft skips Itanium with new Windows

Microsoft will come out with a special version of Windows next year for clusters, but it won #39;t run on Intel #39;s most powerful server chip, at least for now.


Russian Mobile Phone Users Say Hello to Trojan

This summer mobile phone operators in Europe were warned that within a year the heavy reliance on Java-powered cell phones and handhelds would make the devices a likely target for attackers.


FBI Charges Hacker With Selling Stolen Windows Source Code

A Connecticut man was arrested Tuesday by the FBI and charged with selling stolen source code of Windows NT and Windows 2000. William P. Genovese, 27, of Meriden, Conn.


French court won #39;t force Apple to open up iTunes

The French Competition Council has dismissed a case brought by Virgin #39;s French arm against Apple Computer for alleged abuse of market dominance.


Gateway aims to reduce hot air

The Irvine, Calif., PC maker on Thursday will revamp its E-Series line of desktop PCs for businesses with three new models, including a 6300 that sports a new motherboard design, dubbed Balanced Technology Extended (BTX), that helps machines run cooler


Two agencies may clash over rare bird

Two US Interior Department agencies may clash over separate and apparently incompatible efforts to help the northern sage grouse. The Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to


Farewell, Crazy Horse

EMLYN Hughes. Arguably the greatest player ever to wear a Liverpool shirt, died yesterday from a brain tumour. He had been battling the illness for the last 15 months.


Sprinter Young banned for life

Sprinter Jerome Young was banned for life by the US Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday following the former 400-metre world champion #39;s second positive test for an illegal steroid.


Cox, Showalter honored as top managers

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Bobby Cox, who has guided the Atlanta Braves to a record 13 straight division titles, has been named the 2004 National League Manager of the Year.


That #39;s the Spirits - NASCAR Allows  #39;Spirits #39; Sponsors

NASCAR announced Wednesday morning that it will now allow sponsorship from distilled spirits for teams in the sport.  quot;We felt the time was right to allow distilled spirits companies into NASCAR, quot; said Mike Helton, president of NASCAR.


Cornhuskers must stop Peterson

As we head down the stretch of the season, the significance of each game will be amplified. While it is difficult to envision any team looking past an opponent at this juncture of the season


Ricky Ray to be Jets third QB

HEMPSTEAD, NY (AP-CP) - Quarterback Ricky Ray, who guided the Edmonton Eskimos to a Grey Cup title last year, has been signed to the New York Jets active roster.


Murali on course to bowl doosra again

London: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralidharan will be able to bowl his controversial doosra if a recommendation from an ICC expert panel is ratified and accepted.


Lyx - WYSIWYM Document Processing

WYSIWYG is dead; long live WYSIWYM - What You See Is What You Mean!    Well, perhaps that's an exaggeration.  WYSIWYG seemed like a great idea last century ;-).  With all the latest display and print technology, one could craft a document on screen and see it how it would be printed.  The WYSIWYG paradigm has become so entrenched in UI design it's almost taken for granted by users and developers.


Valley erupts in rape rage

Srinagar, Nov. 10: Srinagar erupted in widespread public anger on the fourth day of protests against an alleged double rape by an army major even as a separatist leader was detained.


Navy thwarts infiltrator #39;s landing

Israeli soldiers shot and killed a man swimming towards the northern Gaza Strip settlement area and arms were found in the area, the army reported.


Car Bomb Targeting Iraqi Police Kills 10

A car bomb targeting police exploded on a crowded Baghdad street Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 15 others, police said.


Cox, Showalter Voted Managers of Year (AP)

AP - Bobby Cox was voted NL Manager of the Year on Wednesday for leading the rebuilt Atlanta Braves to a record 13th straight division title, and Buck Showalter won the AL honor after his Texas Rangers went from also-ran to contender.


Photos: Gateway's wind-tunnel design

Gateway's new motherboard design helps machines run cooler and more quietly than other Gateway desktops.


SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Web search leader Google Inc.  said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of  its free Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft  Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.


Hairballs Haunt Cisco

Rising sales and net income isn't always what it seems, especially when there's a big, fat inventory hairball in the way.


Opening the Lions' Floodgates

Independent film producer and distributor Lions Gate has a roaring second quarter.


1  1 = Value at Blackboard

Blackboard is turning in good growth and rising margins with two hot education software products.


Federated Leads Retail Upswing

The department store chain is gaining momentum going into the holiday season.


New Dolphins Coach Inherits Troubled Team (AP)

AP - The last time Jim Bates was head coach of a football team, it was with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the USFL. In 1985. The Miami Dolphins' new interim coach expects some things have changed.


Starbucks Profit Climbs, Extra Week Helps (Reuters)

Reuters - Starbucks Corp. , the\world's largest coffee shop chain,  on Wednesday said quarterly\net profit rose 47 percent, helped by its aggressive store\expansion and an extra week in the period.


It's Official: No Moss Again for Vikings (AP)

AP - As expected, the Minnesota Vikings will play another game this week without All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss.


Intel Doubles Dividend, Expands Buyback (Reuters)

Reuters - Intel Corp. , the world's\largest maker of computer chips, said on Wednesday it would\double its quarterly dividend to 8 cents a share, the second\time this year it has doubled its cash payout.


N.C. State Eyes Florida State Wins (AP)

AP - North Carolina State has the most turnovers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Florida State is among the conference leaders in takeaways.


Computer Sciences lands \$52 million biometrics deal

Contract with Department of Defense is part of homeland security boom.


Serena Williams Keen on Fashion Career (AP)

AP - Serena Williams still loves playing tennis, although her passion for fashion is undeniable.


Deal Said Struck Over Afghan Hostages (AP)

AP - Taliban-linked militants holding three U.N. hostages claimed Wednesday the Afghan government has agreed to free some of their jailed comrades to prevent the killing of the foreign captives.


Fed Lifts Rates for Fourth Time This Year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday  nudged U.S. interest rates up a quarter percentage point for  the fourth time this year, citing healthier job markets and  indicating it will press on with a rate-rise campaign.


Antigua beats odds: WTO confirms ruling against US on web gambling (AFP)

AFP - Antigua and Barbuda beat long odds as the World Trade Organization confirmed a ruling that a ban in the United States on Internet gambling violates global trading rules.


Starbucks Profit Climbs, Extra Week Helps

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp. SBUX.O, the  world's largest coffee shop chain,  on Wednesday said quarterly  net profit rose 47 percent, helped by its aggressive store  expansion and an extra week in the period.


iPod Socks coming in Dec. (MacCentral)

MacCentral - Some may have thought Apple's iPod Socks, first show at Apple's special event in San Jose, Calif. in October, were an elaborate joke. If so, the joke's on them, because iPod Socks are now available for pre-order from the Apple Store for US #36;29. Apple plans to ship the iPod holders in early December. iPod Socks ship six to a box, and come in hues including green, purple, grey, blue, orange and pink. The knit holders fit all iPod models, according to Apple.


Intel Doubles Dividend, Expands Buyback

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp. INTC.O, the world's  largest maker of computer chips, said on Wednesday it would  double its quarterly dividend to 8 cents a share, the second  time this year it has doubled its cash payout.


Gmail Users Soon Able to Check E-Mail Via Outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - Web search leader Google Inc.\said on Wednesday it will soon make it possible for users of\its free Gmail service to check their e-mail via Microsoft\Outlook or on certain handheld devices such as mobile phones.


Young Given Lifetime Ban for Second Offense

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - World 400 meters  champion Jerome Young has been given a lifetime ban from  athletics for a second doping offense, the U.S. Anti-Doping  Agency (USADA) said Wednesday.


New open-source browser from Mozilla aims to challenge Microsoft (AFP)

AFP - A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft's dominant Internet Explorer.


Oracle: PeopleSoft Board to Reject Bid

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Software maker Oracle Corp.  ORCL.O on Wednesday said it will let PeopleSoft Inc. PSFT.O  shareholders decide for themselves whether to accept Oracle's  \$8.8 billion hostile takeover bid after learning that  PeopleSoft's board of directors will reject it.


Dole May Lead GOP Senate Campaign Panel (AP)

AP - Sen. Elizabeth Dole has secured more than half of the votes she needs to become the first woman to lead the GOP campaign committee that works to help elect Republicans to the Senate.


Eagles' Rayburn, Akers Nursing Injuries

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles  defensive tackle Sam Rayburn is listed as questionable for  Monday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium,  while kicker David Akers is probable. Neither player practiced  on Wednesday.


Oracle ready to walk away from PeopleSoft, sees offer rejected (AFP)

AFP - Oracle Corp. said it was prepared to walk away from its bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft, saying it had learned that its  quot;final quot; offer was on the verge of being rejected.


Stocks Close Flat After the Fed Rate Hike

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks finished little changed on  Wednesday after comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve left  investors expecting a rate increase in December, while  technology stocks slid following disappointing earnings from  bellwether Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO.O.


Treasuries Fall on Prospect of More Hikes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices fell on Wednesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and suggested  in its post-meeting statement that further tightening was  likely.


Court Considers When Cops Can Use Canines (AP)

AP - Driving 6 mph over the speed limit got Roy Caballes pulled over. But what happened next landed him at the Supreme Court, which considered Wednesday when police can use drug-sniffing dogs.


Whole Foods Quarterly Profit Rises 27 Pct

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Grocery retail chain Whole Foods  Market Inc. WFMI.O on Wednesday reported a 27 percent rise in  quarterly profit as demand for organic and natural food  outstripped rising expenses.


Defense Lawyers Say Rapport with Milosevic Ruined (Reuters)

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


Medical supply firm to sell patient RFID chips

Henry Schein will distribute Applied Digital's implantable VeriChips to doctors' offices across the country.


Standards for Anthrax Tests Developed (AP)

AP - Scientists working for the government have developed standards to measure the accuracy of anthrax detection tests, hoping to steer first responders away from tests that have delivered too many false readings.


Chile's Lagos Receives Torture Commission Report

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - Chilean President Ricardo Lagos  received a chilling report on Wednesday from a government  commission that interviewed more than 30,000 victims to  chronicle for the first time the systematic use of torture  during Augusto Pinochet's 1973-1990 dictatorship.


i2 looks to technology rollout for a rebound

i2 Technologies is hoping to continue its rebound by rolling out new technology aimed at retailers and manufacturers and forming partnerships that will help make its applications easier to integrate.


Brief: PeopleSoft revises Q3 earnings up

PeopleSoft has increased its earnings results for the third quarter after recalculating the income tax benefit related to the severance package for its former CEO, Craig Conway.


Pakistani PM to meet with Blair

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was preparing Saturday to meet in London with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the BBC reported.


Panel: Government backing for supercomputers can benefit business

Corporate America needs to find ways to leverage government investments in powerful supercomputers to make sure the technology finds its way into the private sector, according to a panel at this week's SC2004 Supercomputing Conference.


Mozilla mulls desktop search integration for Firefox

The Mozilla Foundation is busy planning enhancements to its new open-source Firefox Web browser, including the possibility of integrating it with a variety of desktop search tools.


Microsoft to indemnify most customers from legal threats

Microsoft yesterday said it will expand its indemnification program to cover the vast majority of its customers in a move to set itself apart from open-source rivals.


Cisco Q1 revenue up slightly

Cisco yesterday reported net revenue of \$6 billion for its first quarter, a slight uptick compared with the previous quarter but 17.1 more than in the year-ago quarter.


Eudora adds ScamWatch URL protection

The update for the e-mail program focuses mainly on security enhancements and adds a feature dubbed ScamWatch, which aims to combat "phishing" on the Internet.


PeopleSoft board rejects Oracle bid

PeopleSoft board members on Wednesday rejected Oracle #39;s  quot;best and final quot; offer in the often contentious 17-month hostile takeover battle--but the database software giant remains on the hunt.


South Korean airliner avoided mid-air collision by 12 seconds <b>...</b>

LOS ANGELES : A South Korean Boeing 747 carrying hundreds of passengers came within 12 second of hitting another jet at Los Angeles airport after a ground traffic control mix-up, a report showed.


The iMac G5: A PC user migrates to a Mac

Computerworld columnist Yuval Kossovsky touts the new iMac G5 to his wife and she makes the switch from her PC -- with the help of a few migration tools.


Robinson  quot;blessed quot; to lead England

Jason Robinson, who will lead world champions England for the first time against Canada on Saturday, says he feels blessed to have been appointed captain.


ESPN: Fiesta Bowl turning point for freshman Clarett

In the week leading up to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Maurice Clarett was denied the chance to attend a friends funeral in Youngstown.


Dollar dodging at the Fed

Sure the currency is tumbling, but don #39;t expect the FOMC to do much out of the ordinary today. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - It #39;s pretty clear that another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve today will not be much of a headline maker.


Oil: Price surges 3 per cent as US heating stocks fall

NEW YORK - Oil prices recovered from seven-week lows on Wednesday, surging more than 3 per cent as a drawdown in US heating fuel stocks rekindled worries about thin supplies ahead of the northern winter.


Firefox renews browser war

A new front has been opened in the long-dormant browser war, with an open-source program called Firefox aiming to challenge Microsoft #39;s dominant Internet Explorer.


Cox, La Russa up for NL manager of year

NEW YORK - Atlantas Bobby Cox and St. Louis Tony La Russa, among the top nine winningest skippers of all-time, are the leading contenders for the National League Manager of the Year honors, which will be announced Wednesday.


Stottlemyre, Mattingly back in Bronx; Girardi bench coach

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Contrary to previous reports, Mel Stottlemyre will return to the New York Yankees as their pitching coach for the 2005 season.


Opera Browser - Firefox Not the Only IE Alternative\\Security flaws have long plagued Internet Explorer (IE), the market-dominating web browser from Microsoft. IE won the early browser wars, not only because it was free and bundled with Windows, but because it had some features and capabilities that its only real ...


Interest Rates Expected To Rise

The Federal Reserve is likely to announce a quarter-point rise in the federal funds target rate from 1.75 percent to 2.0 percent, economists and traders agree.


Skype, Siemens To Hook Up Cordless VoIP

The Siemens USB adaptor is loaded with Skype software that enables users of Siemens phones to access Skype #39;s free Internet calling service as well as other features, such as buddy lists and conference calling.


Hoping for a new kind of Mukata

Muhammad Bardawi, 77, has witnessed Ramallah #39;s Mukata compound in all its incarnations: as a British Mandate police station, a Jordanian army post, an Israeli civil administration camp, the seat of the Palestinian Authority government, and now a shrine to


Davis Getting Frustrated With Knee Injury (AP)

AP - Carolina running back Stephen Davis said Wednesday he expects to play again this season. He didn't sound very convincing.


Injured Tracy McGrady Likely to Miss Game (AP)

AP - Tracy McGrady missed most of the Houston Rockets' practice Wednesday because of nagging hip and groin injuries, though the two-time NBA scoring champ could still play Thursday against Minnesota.


Sri Lanka Tigers take flack over enlisting child soldiers (AFP)

AFP - Sri Lanka's truce with Tiger rebels has brought fear instead of the expected peace dividend because of the continued forced recruitment of thousands of child soldiers, a rights group said.


PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle Bid

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc. PSFT.O on  Wednesday said its board had again unanimously rejected Oracle  Corp.'s ORCL.O \$8.8 billion hostile tender offer, and Oracle  immediately appealed to PeopleSoft's shareholders, saying it  would leave the decision up to them.


Stocks End Flat After Rates Go Up

US stocks finished flat on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a fourth time this year and indicated it would keep its moderate campaign of tightening


Delta Says 185 Workers Take Pay Cut

Delta Air Lines (DAL:NYSE - news - research) said Wednesday its 185 flight superintendents have approved a new contract including 10 wage cuts.


EU To Persist in Case Against Microsoft

The European Commission says it will go forward with its antitrust case against Microsoft, despite the software giant #39;s recent settlements, which led to Novell and the Computer and Communications


US should drop ban on offshore Internet gambling, world trade <b>...</b>

A World Trade Organization panel on Wednesday ruled that the United States should drop its ban on Americans wagering with offshore Internet casinos.


Steak N Shake Doubles 4th-Qtr. Earnings

Casual dining chain Steak n Shake Co. reported Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings doubled while same-store sales of company-owned restaurants increased for the period.


USDA Confirms Coybean Rust in United States

The US Department of Agriculture #39;s Animal and Plant Inspection Service on Wednesday confirmed the presence of soybean rust on a soybean leaf samples taken from two plots associated with a Louisiana State University research farm Nov. 6.


Microsofts search-and-destroy mission

Look out, Google: the Redmond giant will make its long-awaited big splash into the search engine market tomorrow. The moment of truth has arrived.


Siemens and Skype Combine to Offer Internet Telephony

Skype #39;s free Internet telephony software works with Siemens phones via the Gigaset M34 USB adapter, an open interface adapter that is plugged into the USB connection point of a users #39; PC.


Trojan spams Russian mobile phones

NOVEMBER 10, 2004 (TECHWORLD.COM) - LONDON - A new Trojan horse is circulating that hijacks PCs and uses them to send SMS-based spam to mobile phones.


Pick a Number, It #39;s Sequel Season

THE sequel is king, and games with titles like The Sims 2, Burnout 3 and Myst IV receive far more attention than those increasingly rare games with no pedigree.


Pesticide study using children as test subjects postponed

WASHINGTON Ethical concerns have prompted the government to postpone a study of how children #39;s bodies absorb pesticides and other chemicals.


Hacker Arrested for Selling Microsoft Code

Federal prosecutors are charging a Connecticut man with illegally selling source code for the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems.


Rangers beat Celtic for first time in seven matches

Rangers rallied to beat crosstown rival Celtic for the first time in seven matches Wednesday, with Shota Arveladze scoring in extra time for a 2-1 win in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.


Liverpool, Man United reach League Cup quarter-finals

Big guns Liverpool and Manchester United reached the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with 2-0 wins over holders Middlesbrough and an under-strength Crystal Palace


Dolphins Terminate Edwards #39; Contract

DAVIE, Fla. Nov 10, 2004 - The Miami Dolphins terminated the contract of starting free safety Antuan Edwards on Wednesday, citing his subpar play and the emergence of his backups as reasons for the surprising move.


NASCAR lifts ban on liquor sponsorship

NASCAR lifted a decades-old ban on liquor ads on cars Wednesday, opening the door for teams to be sponsored next season by distilled spirits.


UEFA approves use of artificial turf

The governing body of European soccer has approved artificial turf for its competitions at the club and national team level beginning next season, UEFA #39;s chief executive said Wednesday.


Lyon suffer first defeat of season

PARIS, France -- Lille handed Lyon their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, beating the champions 3-2 after extra time in a League Cup first round match.


MLS to start reserve league in new Adidas deal

Major League Soccer plans to start a reserve league for developmental players, part of its 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas that is the latest battleground between the Germany-based sportswear manufacturer and its US rival Nike Inc.


Young Banned for Life for Second Offence

SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Controversial U.S.  sprinter Jerome Young has been banned for life after failing a  second doping test, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on  Wednesday.


Japan on alert after intrusion by suspected Chinese nuclear sub

TENSION between Japan and China grew yesterday when an unidentified nuclear submarine sailed into Japanese waters. The submarine, which had been tracked since Monday and whose nationality remains unknown, was


Black Watch pilot shot by rebels

AN ARMY pilot attached to The Black Watch battle group was critically injured last night after being shot while at the controls of his helicopter.


Stocks End Flat After Rates Go Up

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks finished flat on Wednesday  after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a fourth  time this year and indicated it would keep its moderate  campaign of tightening credit instead of shifting to a more  aggressive gear.


Financing Plan Backed

Mayor Anthony A. Williams backs the idea of considering private investors to reduce the city's cost of building a ballpark for the Expos.


Spanish PM Having Trouble Congratulating Bush

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - World leaders have been flooding  President Bush with congratulatory calls since his reelection  victory, but at least one -- Spain's Jose Luis Rodriguez  Zapatero -- appears to be having trouble getting through.


Rodman Heads to Minors

Ex-NBA forward Dennis Rodman attempts a comeback with the Orange County Crush of the American Basketball Association on Wednesday.


Cyber Crime Tools Could Serve Terrorists -FBI

MIAMI (Reuters) - The hacking and identity theft tools now  earning big money for mainly eastern European organized crime  could be used by terrorists to attack the United States, an FBI  official said on Wednesday.


Ecuador impeachment drive dropped

Ecuador's opposition parties fail in efforts to begin impeachment proceedings against President Lucio Gutierrez.


The phone-y music business

Vodaphone, the biggest cell phone company in the world, has launched a music download service for mobile phones. Broadband Blog


Chart: Cable-DSL growth over past 12 months

Price cuts and bundles have helped drive steady broadband growth.


'Halo 2' clears record \$125 million in first day

Lofty figure backs up predictions that game would eclipse even the biggest Hollywood openings.


E-mail authentication: Cost, standards remain problems

WASHINGTON - E-mail authentication can help fight the growing spam e-mail problem, but vendors need to come up with a single, open standard to avoid confusion and crippling costs for small ISPs (Internet service providers), participants in a U.S. government summit said Wednesday.


PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle Bid

PeopleSoft (PSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) Wednesday publicly rejected Oracle #39;s (ORCL:Nasdaq - news - research) \$24-a-share takeover offer, saying the \$8.


Apple details plans to Spotlight desktop search

Recently posted document throws a little light on a key feature of the next edition of Mac OS X.


Towerstream beams into Los Angeles

Broadband-for-business provider goes Hollywood, with the City by the Bay next in line.


Samsung raises flash memory bar

Company says it will come out with 1-gigabit chip for mobile devices next year.


PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle Bid

PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its board had again unanimously rejected Oracle Corp. #39;s (ORCL.


US blue chips gain on rate rise

US blue-chip stocks rallied to the day #39;s high, after initially trimming earlier gains, overnight as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point.


Stocks Flat, Investors See Dec. Rate Hike

US stocks ended flat on Wednesday, as tech stocks came under pressure from disappointing earnings from technology bellwether Cisco Systems Inc.


Ford CEO asks for government help on health costs

Bill Ford, Ford Motor Co. #39;s chairman and chief executive officer, called Wednesday for federal help with health-care costs and the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles.


Paris plans partial sale of Areva in early 2005

PARIS The French government forged ahead on Wednesday with a plan to sell a one-third stake in the nuclear power group Areva on the Paris stock exchange early next year, a transaction that could raise more than 3.


Vodafone unveils advanced service

LONDON Vodafone, the world #39;s biggest mobile phone operator, introduced long-delayed services like video calling across much of Europe on Wednesday, showing its cards four years after it got caught up in a \$100 billion-plus bidding frenzy that gripped the


Intel Doubles Cash Dividend and Authorizes Repurchase of 500 <b>...</b>

SANTA CLARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 10, 2004 -- Intel Corporation today announced that its board of directors has approved a doubling of the quarterly cash dividend to 8 cents per share beginning


Microsoft Extends Legal Protection To All Customers

The company will shield all customers from legal costs and damages involving patent, copyright, trademark, or trade-secret disputes.


Sequel to Video Game  #39;Halo #39; Debuts

Description: Game reviewer Robert Holt explains the new Xbox game Halo 2, released Tuesday. It #39;s expected to bring in an estimated \$80 million; the original Halo lured many gamers into buying Microsoft #39;s Xbox in the first place.


Trojan horse targets mobile phones

A new Trojan horse that sends unauthorized spam to mobile phones via sms has been detected by anti-virus authority Sophos, marking a new trend in the convergence of viruses and mass-mail attacks.


Microsoft Nixes Intel #39;s Itanium

An upcoming Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) software product for clustered servers won #39;t run on Intel #39;s (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) high-end Itanium 2 chip, according to a report first published on News.


Charles Arthur On Technology

Three years ago, the first people to order an Apple iPod - announced as a  quot;breakthrough digital device quot; on 23 October 2001 - started receiving boxes in the post.


Ht Rangers 0 Celtic 0

Prso, whose forehead was swathed in a white bandage, was ready to come on to replace Thompson in the 27th minute after the striker had gritted his teeth to head a cross over.


Italy: Juventus win, AC Milan held by Brescia

ROME, Nov 10 (SW) - Juventus increased the gap with Milan to six points, beating Fiorentina while the Rossoneri were held to a scoreless draw by Brescia.


Carling Cup: United and Liverpool through as Newcastle are out

United who fielded effectively a reserve side, overcame Crystal Palace with first half goals from Louis Saha and Kieran Richardson.


FANS WANT MORE PLASTIC - LEISHMAN

He has urged UEFA to give the go-ahead for major competition matches to be played on artificial surfaces. The European governing body #39;s executive committee convenes for its latest gathering in Vienna on Wednesday.


MLS finalizes landmark deal with Adidas

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and Adidas agreed to a 10-year partnership that makes Adidas the official sponsor and licensed product supplier for the United States #39; top soccer league.


Dolphins release safety Edwards

The Dolphins have released free safety Antuan Edwards, who has started eight of nine games this season. Agent Brian Levy said Wednesday the Dolphins told him the franchise wanted to take a look at younger players at the position.


Soccer: Bayern beat Stuttgart 3-0 to reach last eight of German <b>...</b>

BERLIN : Bayern Munich manager Felix Magath showed no sentiment towards his former club VfB Stuttgart with his new side triumphing 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the German Cup.


Sudanese government and rebels to sign security protocol

ABUJA (AFP) - Sudanese government and rebel leaders from the war-torn region of Darfur agreed to sign two accords on the humanitarian and security crises in the western area, delegates said.


Iran official warns of nuclear pact pullout if pressurised

TEHERAN - Iran will pull out of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and develop its atomic programme in secret if Western countries threaten or put pressure on Tehran, a senior Iran diplomat was quoted as saying on Wednesday.


Burundi: President Ndayizeye Sacks His Deputy

Burundian President Domitien Ndayizeye dismissed Vice-President Alphonse Marie Kadege on Wednesday for failing in his main mission of assisting the head of state.


Israeli troops kill two Hamas gunmen

GAZA: Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian gunmen belonging to Hamas on Wednesday, Israeli and Palestinian sources said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said that the two gunmen had fired homemade rockets


Arabic TV shows tape of captured Iraqi guardsmen

BAGHDAD, Iraq Al-Jazeera has aired a videotape from a militant group that claims it #39;s captured 20 Iraqi soldiers in Fallujah. The tape shows the men in Iraqi National Guard uniforms, with their backs to the camera.


Wanted by the Police: A Good Interface

How the flawed interface design of a police dispatch system became a municipal issue in San Jose.


Pick a Number, It's Sequel Season

Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, two hit video game sequels, have had tremendous advance sales. What's all the fuss about?


Keeping Better Track From Factory to Checkout

Using radio scanners to wirelessly identify consumer products is simple in concept but dauntingly complex in reality.


Does Grandma Need a Hug? A Robotic Pillow Can Help

A new robot is intended to serve the elderly by dispensing affection in the form of long-distance hugs.


A Sailor Man, 75, Gets a Digital Nip and Tuck

This week, Popeye made his debut as a computer-generated 3-D character in a 44-minute movie called "Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy," available on DVD.


Nikkei Opens Firmer on Exporters

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 0.24 percent at  the open on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar helped  exporters, though trade was slow as investors awaited key  domestic economic data and earnings reports from companies such  as Rohm Co.


Carling Cup Wednesday Wrap: Big Guns Progress

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all made it through to the quarter finals of the Carling Cup on Wednesday night. First-half goals from Louis Saha and Kieron Richardson saw Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.


Israel offers burial place for Arafat

RAMALLAH, West Bank Yasser Arafat can be buried at his battered headquarters here as the Palestinians requested, the Israeli government decided Wednesday in a gesture to his likely successor, Mahmoud Abbas.


Inflation remains well contained: US Fed

US Federal Reserve said Wednesday that rate hikes can continue at a  quot;measured pace quot; as  quot;inflation and longer-term inflation expectations remain well contained quot;.


PeopleSoft board rejects Oracle #39;s best and last offer

Defining the word unsurprising, PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors unanimously rejected Oracle #39;s  quot;best and final quot; \$24 per share offer for the company.


Oil fades to \$47, awaits US stock data

LONDON: Oil prices fell to seven-week lows below \$47 a barrel on Wednesday as traders braced for another increase in US oil and natural gas inventories.


Vodafone enters 3G battle against Hutchison

Vodafone finally launched its long awaited third-generation (3G) mobile phone services yesterday, prompting rival 3 to immediately dismiss them as a threat.


Stewart Seeks Reimbursement From Own Co.

Imprisoned homemaking mogul Martha Stewart has asked the company she founded, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., to reimburse her for \$3.


Intel Doubles Cash Dividend

Intel Corp. has taken some lumps this year due to weakening market conditions and several strategic errors, but the semiconductor supplier remains loyal to its shareholders.


Cyberonics Post 2nd-Quarter Loss of \$2M

Cyberonics Inc., a maker of medical devices to treat neurological disorders, said Wednesday that it swung to a loss in the fiscal second quarter as it struggled to regroup following regulators #39; rejection of a depression treatment.


Proprietary MSN Search Beta launches tomorrow

Tomorrow, Microsoft finally releases the beta version of its proprietary search engine. For over a year, webmasters and SEOs have seen evidence of MSNbot spidering their sites as MSN-Search gathered information and compiled its database.


Report: Tobacco Industry Hid Smoking Dangers

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The tobacco industry for many years claimed that it was unaware of biological evidence that smoking is harmful to health, but that was untrue according to a medical journal report.


Skype Launches Free Wireless VoIP

quot;Skype is expanding the range of complementary platforms to provide consumers with choice and flexibility alongside the quality gains and cost-savings of modern calling, quot; says Skype CEO Niklas Zennstrm.


Google to support POP connection

Looks like Gmail is about to officially offer POP access, according to this message in their support database. This function has already been enabled by lots of third party tools, but has been expected from Google themselves for quite a while.


There seems no end to Arsenal #39;s reserves of vivid youthful talent

Two Premiership managers have now felt the full force. Kevin Keegan was left totally embarrassed and David Moyes, judging by the shouts coming from the away team dressing room on Tuesday night, was just plain livid.


Injured Sainz forced out of swansong

The Rally Australia should have been the grand finale of Carlos Sainz #39;s career, a respectful send-off to one of the sport #39;s greatest drivers.


Plastic pitches ready to bounce back into fashion

UEFA is contemplating dragging its European competitions down to the level of the average local five-a-side league by paving the way for the return of plastic pitches.


Stottlemyre returns for one more

Mel Stottlemyre announced his retirement on Wednesday, but that retirement won #39;t begin for another 11 or 12 months. The long-time Yankees pitching coach will return for


Ray activated by Jets

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Former Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray is a step closer to throwing his first pass in the NFL. Ray, 24, was activated Wednesday by the New York Jets and will serve as third-string


Girl, 5, saves baby sister from dingo in island hotel horror

WHEN Belinda Corke heard her five-year-old daughter, Georgia, shout  quot;Dingo, dingo quot;, she thought the child had spotted one of the wild dogs near their hotel.


Military operation in Pakistan #39;s tribal area only against foreign <b>...</b>

Pakistani Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that the ongoing military operation in the country #39;s tribal area is being carried out only against foreign terrorists.


Pakistan urges India to avoid disrupting arms balance

Pakistan Wednesday urged India to avoid disrupting conventional arms balance as it was against the quest for peace and security, being pursued by both the countries, the official Associated Press of Pakistan reported.


Seven Held in Dutch Anti-Terror Raids, Police Hurt

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch police stormed a flat after a  14-hour stand-off in which four officers were wounded,  arresting two people, and detained five more elsewhere -- all  suspected of links with a network of radical Muslims.


Microsoft, Google Square Off in Search Arena

SEATTLE/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As Microsoft Corp.  MSFT.O prepares to launch its own Web search engine to take  on Google Inc. GOOG.O, industry watchers are already  speculating over which rival will be left standing in the  high-stakes competition.


UN in 'forgotten crises' appeal

Kofi Annan willl seek \$1.5bn to deal with what the UN calls the world's forgotten emergencies, many in Africa.


Oracle: PeopleSoft #39;s Board to Reject  #39;Final #39; Buyout Offer

PeopleSoft #39;s board of directors is refusing yet again to entertain Oracle #39;s all-cash tender offer, according to a news release issued by Oracle on Wednesday afternoon.


Cable  amp; Wireless slashes jobs but rewards investors

Cable  amp; Wireless drew a line under 50 years of corporate history yesterday by announcing it was relocating its London head office to Bracknell while unveiling a new organisational


Wineke: Global warming is a moral issue

For years, we #39;ve been subjected to warnings that  quot;global warming quot; might one day change the way we live our lives. That day, pretty much, is today.


Rangers 2 Celtic 1 (aet)

Rangers came from behind to defeat Celtic 2-1 in extra time of an epic CIS Insurance Cup quarter-final at Ibrox. Shota Arveladze was the man who fired the home side ahead after fellow substitute Dado Prso


Cat Stevens wins peace prize

The singer once known as Cat Stevens -- branded by the United States as a potential terrorist risk -- has been awarded a peace prize in Rome for his humanitarian work.


Racist graffiti painted on homes in Belfast

Several non-national families in a loyalist area of north Belfast are considering whether to relocate today following overnight racist attacks on their homes.


PeopleSoft Rejects Oracle Bid

PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PeopleSoft Inc.'s  PSFT.O board  on Wednesday again unanimously rejected Oracle  Corp.'s ORCL.O \$8.8-billion hostile tender offer, leaving  Oracle to appeal directly to PeopleSoft shareholders to decide  on the bid for themselves.


Dollar Recovers from Lows After Fed, Data

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar recovered from record lows  against the euro and clung near two-week highs versus the yen  on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would press  on with its tightening campaign.


As Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O prepares to launch its own Web search engine to take on Google Inc. GOOG.O , industry watchers are already speculating


Sudanese police raid Darfur camp: UN

The United Nations says Sudanese police have raided a camp in Darfur and destroyed makeshift homes, fired into the air and shouted at terrified villagers.


Evidence of hostage murders discovered

Iraqi forces fighting alongside US troops in Fallujah yesterday claimed to have found the houses in which civilian hostages were held by militants and beheaded in front of a camera.


Spanish PM Having Trouble Congratulating Bush

World leaders have been flooding President Bush with congratulatory calls since his reelection victory, but at least one -- Spain #39;s Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero -- appears to be having trouble getting through.


Peoplesoft turns down Oracle bid

The directors of software firm Peoplesoft reject a fifth takeover offer from rival Oracle, decribing the \$8.8bn bid as inadequate.


Apple no longer reviewing itself

Apple Computer is still the apple of its own eye, but the company is trying to take a more modest tack with the public. Missing Links


HP opens bidding on computing power

New program called Tycoon lets groups jockeying for needed computing power bid for the resources.


Sun talks up Java advances

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- Simplifying Java programming is on the minds of Java development executives at Sun, but making the language available via an open source format remains off the table, according to executives at a Sun Chalk Talk session here on Wednesday.


PeopleSoft board gives thumbs down to Oracle's offer

PeopleSoft's Board of Directors voted Wednesday to recommend that its stockholders reject Oracle's takeover offer of \$24 per share. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison quickly responded, saying the offer is final and that it is now up to PeopleSoft's shareholders to make a determination.


Bank warns of fall in house prices as economy slows

House prices will suffer a  quot;modest quot; fall over the next couple of years, the Bank of England warned yesterday as it cut its forecast for economic growth.


Martha Stewart pleads for legal aid

Martha Stewart, the jailed celebrity homemaker, has filed a claim with her company for \$3.7m (2.85m) for help with her legal bills.


Meltdown: Arctic wildlife is on the brink of catastrophe

Polar bears could be decades from extinction, a survey into global warming has found. Steve Connor reports on the crisis that threatens the polar ice-cap.


Canada slides past Sweden at Four Nations Cup

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - It was sloppy game for Team Canada at the Four Nations Tournament, but Danielle Goyette saved the day. The 38-year-old veteran scored with just 1:16 left in the third period to lift her


Afghan deal to free UN hostages

NEGOTIATORS claim to have secured a deal to free Annetta Flanigan, the kidnapped United Nations official, and her two colleagues in Afghanistan.


Stabbing and petrol bombs highlight rise of racism in Ulster

Extra police are patrolling in Northern Ireland in an attempt to stem a tide of racist attacks on immigrants after more violence on Latvians and Filipinos.


Superfast Notebook Graphics: NVidia's GeForce Go 6800

PC World's initial test results for this gaming chip are impressive.


Baseball GMs Weigh in on Instant Replay (AP)

AP - After a pennant race and postseason dotted with reversed rulings, baseball will get another chance to see who else wants to give replay a look. The topic is on the agenda for Thursday at the GM meetings. And there seems to be growing support among teams to join the NFL, NBA and NHL in using instant replay on calls such as fair or foul and homer or not, but definitely not balls and strikes.


Wake Forest rebounds from Illinois loss

WINSTON-SALEM - To shake its latest ailment, the Wake Forest men #39;s basketball team fed Eric Williams. He was eating it up in the second half, propelling the top-ranked (not-for-long) Demon Deacons to a 90-73


Red Sox Induct Alumni Into Team Shrine (AP)

AP - Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek and more than a dozen other Red Sox free agents might want to take advice from some people who know: Stay in Boston, or you'll regret it.


Starbucks Profit Meets Estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - Starbucks Corp.  on\Wednesday said quarterly net profit rose 47 percent, helped by\sales of new products like Frappuccino Light, aggressive store\expansion, and an extra week.


NASCAR Lifts Ban on Liquor Ads on Cars (AP)

AP - NASCAR lifted its ban on hard-liquor ads on cars Wednesday, easing restrictions aimed at cleaning up the image of a sport that traces its roots to good ol' boys running moonshine through the hills of Georgia and the Carolinas.


Dollar Recovers from Lows After Fed, Data (Reuters)

Reuters - The dollar recovered from record lows\against the euro and clung near two-week highs versus the yen\on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would press\on with its tightening campaign.


Chargers Sign TE Baber to One-Year Deal (AP)

AP - Tight end Billy Baber signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Wednesday, taking the roster spot of suspended backup fullback Andrew Pinnock.


Wizards Hold Singles Night at Magic Game (AP)

AP - The Washington Wizards unveiled a singles night promotion Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.


Nuggets too quick for Heat

Denver  This was Western Conference basketball, running, soaring and scoring, and the Denver Nuggets were the latest team from the West to remind the Heat it really isn #39;t suited for that kind of game.


Red Sox Claim Lefty Traber Off Waivers (AP)

AP - The Boston Red Sox claimed left-handed pitcher Billy Traber off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.


Spurrier Wants to Return to College Ranks (AP)

AP - Steve Spurrier wants to return to college coaching.


Hopes thin for future of Astra #39;s blood drug

THE future of AstraZenecas blood-thinning medicine, Exanta, was thrown into fresh doubt last night after Frances leading drugs regulator confirmed that it was reviewing the medicines approval status.