French court issues arrest warrant for Italian ex-revolutionary

PARIS : The Paris appeals court issued a warrant for the arrest of Cesare Battisti, an Italian ex-revolutionary fighting extradition from France to face jail for murder who missed a recent check-in with police.


Personal Tech: HDTV

Fast Forward columnist Rob Pegoraro will be online to talk about The Washington Post's special report on digital television.


Cerberus Venture Takes Over LNR in Nearly \$4B Deal

NEW YORK CITY-Newly formed Riley Property Holdings LLC, which is comprised of affiliates of locally based Cerberus Capital Management LP and its real estate affiliate Blackacre Institutional Capital Management LLC, will acquire LNR Property Corp.


Yukos faces tax payment deadline

Beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos on Monday faces a court-imposed deadline to pay a multi-billion dollar tax bill. Yukos has been ordered to pay \$3.


ICANN beats VeriSign #39;s antitrust claim

ICANN, the body responsible for the internets domain naming system, has convinced a court to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by domain registry VeriSign over its interference with the launch of VeriSign #39;s Site Finder service.


Juniper boosts end-point security

Juniper Networks is beefing up security on its VPN gear to make sure that machines connecting to a network are safe. On Monday, the company announced updates to its NetScreen Secure Access SSL VPN product.


Olympiad Ends Amid Shows of Spirit and Relief

Description: International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge calls the 2004 Games, held at their historic birthplace,  quot;dream games.


Davenport Among Favorites

That #39;s right, Davenport, the former No. 1 player, the three-time Grand Slam tournament champion, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist, who hasn #39;t been in a major final in four years.


OShea speculation gathers pace

Speculation is growing that John OShea could be on his way out of Manchester United if the Old Trafford club complete a multi-million-pound move for Wayne Rooney before Tuesdays midnight transfer deadline.


Park, Han Make It a 2-3 Finish in LPGA

While six Koreans finished in the top-10 at the Wachovia LPGA Classic on Sunday, the title eluded them once again as Mexicos Lorena Ochoa sped past a struggling Grace Park to claim the crown in Kutztown, Pa.


San Francisco at Atlanta, 1:05 PM

ATLANTA (Ticker) -- Rookie Noah Lowry looks to win his fourth straight decision when he starts for the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves.


Gaddafi  #39;Manipulating Idols Show #39;

COLONEL Muammar Gaddafi is being accused by Palestinians of unfairly trying to help a Libyan contestant win the Middle East #39; s answer to the TV talent show Idols.


French court issues arrest warrant for ex-guerrilla

A French court on Monday issued an arrest warrant for former leftist Italian guerrilla Cesare Battisti after he failed to report to police for regular checks.


MSN Music Store Adds to iTunes Competition \\Microsoft plas to release Windows Media Player 10 on Thursday alongside the highly anticipated MSN Music Store. WMP10 will be included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 which finalized some time after SP2. According to Neowin,  Media Center 2005 is due ...


China Legalizes Electronic Signatures (AP)

AP - China's parliament has legalized electronic signatures in an effort to boost its small but growing online commerce industry.


UN nuclear watchdog leaves open question of N. Korean involvement with Libya (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - VIENNA, Austria (AP) - The UN nuclear watchdog agency failed Monday to make a judgment on the origin of some technology for Libya's weapons program, a finding that diplomats said kept concern alive of North Korean involvement.


Human Drug OK'd for Dog Skin Infection (AP)

AP - The Food and Drug Administration approved using an antibiotic originally designed for humans to help treat skin infections suffered by dogs.


New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized

GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechnya's new leader vowed on  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage-managed by Moscow.


S.Africa Police Fire on Youth Protest, 20 Hurt

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - South African police  fired rubber pellets at township youths who blocked a highway  and burned tires Monday in a rare protest over poverty and  other grievances.


GOP Sharpens Attacks As Convention Opens

NEW YORK - Sen. John McCain said Monday it was fair game to criticize Democrat John Kerry's anti-war protests three decades ago, firing an opening salvo as Republicans at their national convention sought to portray President Bush as a strong wartime leader...


Verizon Wireless to Expand Profile

The carrier, which sells phones and service plans through 1,200 of its own stores, has signed an exclusive deal to place Verizon Wireless stores within 570 Circuit City Superstores nationwide.


Judge Tells VeriSign U CAN #39;T

When it comes to ICANN, let #39;s just say  quot;You Can #39;t. quot; Or rather, you can #39;t dispute its authority. In the latest phase of a long-simmering dispute between VeriSign (Nasdaq: VRSN


Orion Workstations Act as Single-Box Clusters

A startup company is rolling out a family of workstations aimed at the technical computing space that offer clusterlike capabilities inside a single box.


AT T chief refuses to 'miss' VoIP

David Dorman, AT #38;T's chief executive, is determined to turn voice over Internet Protocol into an HBO-like service that it can sell.


Juniper boosts end-point security

Company adds new features to its SSL VPN gateway to make sure devices connecting to a network are clean.


Milwaukee Electric Tool, other units to be sold for \$626.6M

Atlas Copco Group has agreed to sell its electric tools business, including Brookfield-based Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., to Techtronic Industries Co.


Orion delivers first  #39;personal cluster #39; workstation

There is something rather antiquated about many of the server clusters used today by engineers, scientists and media fiends. Their high-powered computing machines are often cobbled together over many days


Application Problems in Windows XP SP2

Now that Windows XP Serviced Pack 2 (SP2) is available at Windows Update for online update of both the XP Home Edition and XP Professional Edition platforms, you need to be prepared for the changes youll see as a result of the security controls XP SP2


AT amp;T chief refuses to  #39;miss #39; VoIP

Ma Bell--under prior management in the 1990s--let the Internet revolution slip from its grasp, as companies like America Online, EarthLink and MSN grabbed the lead in providing Internet access.


Microsoft plas to release Windows Media Player 10 on Thursday alongside the highly anticipated MSN Music Store. WMP10 will be included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 which finalized some time after SP2.


Hungary Wins Gold in Olympic Water Polo

Tamas Kasas was born the same month Hungary won its sixth Olympic water polo gold medal. For two decades, Hungarians waited for somebody like him to revive its dominance in a sport


Okocha Tests Liverpool

Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha will lead out his English club Bolton Wanderers this afternoon in their fourth game of the new Premiership season, against Anfield giants Liverpool.


quot;Mercenary quot; says tortured in Equatorial Guinea jail

A South African on trial in Equatorial Guinea for plotting a coup said on Monday he had been tortured and two defendants said they were forced to sign confessions


Pak urges restraint after India test fires AGNI II missile

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly asked India to maintain a  quot;strategic restraint quot; following Sunday #39;s test firing of the AGNI II nuclear capable missile.


Schiavone Starts Off Open With Victory (AP)

AP - Sixteenth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy recorded the first victory at the U.S. Open on Monday, beating Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 as the final Grand Slam began under gray, cloudy skies.


SEC to Congress: Defer to FASB on Options (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Congress should stay out of\the debate over expensing stock options and let the Financial\Accounting Standards Board handle it, U.S. Securities and\Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson said.


Treasuries Edge Up on Soft Inflation Data (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Treasuries built on early gains\on Monday after data showed U.S. inflation remained tame in\July and light summer trading combined with safe-haven buying\to move prices higher.


Football scores uptake bodes well for Three (FT.com)

FT.com - Three, the new entrant mobile operator pioneering 3G services in the UK, is experiencing strong uptake of its football news and video clips service in an encouraging sign of likely consumer demand for data services on mobile phones.


Oil Falls Below \$42 a Barrel

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell more than \$1 on  Monday on continued profit-taking as producer-group OPEC eyed  increases in the coming months in its tight spare capacity,  countering worries over stumbling Iraqi oil exports.


Bloomberg to Delegates: New York Is Back (AP)

AP - Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed delegates Monday to the Republican National Convention, proclaiming the city has fully recovered from the World Trade Center attacks and thanking Republicans for choosing New York.


OPEC Blames Rising Oil Prices on Unrest

quot;There must be a significant reduction in geopolitical tensions quot; in order for oil prices to stabilize, says OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro.


Japan Supreme Court approves UFJ-Mitsubishi Tokyo Merger Talks

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Sumitomo Trust  amp; Banking Co against a Tokyo High Court decision on Aug 11 lifting a ban imposed by the Tokyo District Court on UFJ including its trust bank unit in the merger talks.


Economy posts surprise growth: 6.2 in 2nd quarter

ELECTION spending and increased usage of cellular phones allowed the Philippine economy to grow by 6.2 percent in the April-June quarter despite the government #39;s fragile fiscal position, official data showed Monday.


Unemployment rate key for Bush

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - If the unemployment rate stays at current levels until the election, President Bush stands a much better chance at winning another four years in the White House, a job placement firm reported Monday.


Microsoft Security #39;s Weak Link

AUGUST 30, 2004 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Windows XP Service Pack 2 is now making its way onto computers. This major update is a step forward for a company that has had an abysmal record on security, and we should be happy for that much.


UNITED LACKING MAGIC

Wayne Rooneys future may be unclear but Manchester United could certainly do with a little bit of magic after dropping two home points in a 0-0 draw with Everton.


Sadr calls for ceasefire

government forces and will soon unveil plans to pursue his goals through politics rather than conflict, aides say. this year, to renounce violence and to enter the political arena ahead of elections due to be held in January.


Thatcher family moves to America

The family of Mark Thatcher, who was arrested in South Africa last week on suspicion of financing a coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, have quit his Cape Town home bound for the United States.


Iranian MP welcomes Allawi visit to Tehran

Iranian Majlis deputy and member of foreign policy and national security commission Elham Aminzadeh said Monday the forthcoming trip of Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi to Iran ushers in a new chapter in bilateral relations.


5 Wounded in Rocket Attack in Northwestern Pakistan

A rocket attack in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border has wounded at least five people and damaged several houses. Security officials in Bannu in the North West Frontier Province say two rockets


Tyson Cuts Forecast on Chicken Prices, Grain Costs (Update5)

Tyson Foods Inc., the world #39;s largest meat processor, reduced its forecast of annual profit because of higher costs for feed grain and a drop in beef and chicken prices.


Economy posts 6.2 growth in second quarter

The countrys gross domestic product (GDP) rose 6.2 percent in the second quarter of the year, while gross national product (GNP) went up by 5.7 percent despite the rising world oil prices.


Sherwin-Williams has antitrust OK to buy Paint Sundry

WASHINGTON Federal regulators have cleared the way for Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Company to buy paint brush and roller-maker Paint Sundry Brands Corporation.


Aruba Grids Embed Access Points in Walls

Aruba Wireless Networks this week will introduce a new set of WLAN hardware and management software designed to reduce costs and increase capacity of enterprise wireless LANs.


How To Make Phone Calls Online

E-mailing your best pal in Thailand or family in Toledo is cheaper than running up a long-distance phone bill. But even brimming with smiley emoticons, text messages lack a certain personal touch.


Study in Science reveals recreational fishing takes big bite of <b>...</b>

Taking a hard look at the common belief that recreational fishing accounts for only 2-3 of total landings in the US, a new study published in the journal Science (August 26th) reveals that recreational catches account for nearly a quarter of the total


150 web fraudsters snared in US operation

More than 150 individuals have been arrested or convicted in a US-wide crackdown on internet fraud and abuse, according to an announcement from Attorney General John Ashcroft on Thursday.


Angulo heads for champions Arsenal

LONDON, England -- Midfielder Miguel Angelo Angulo is set to switch from the champions of Spain Valencia to Premier League title holders Arsenal in a five million euros deal.


Team losing veteran defenders left and right

For the second time in a week, the Jacksonville Jaguars have lopped off a veteran who was supposed to provide the team with a consistent outside pass rush.


Rusty Wallace to retire in 2005, citing concerns about getting <b>...</b>

NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace will retire at the end of the 2005 season, citing concerns about getting hurt and saying Monday he wanted to leave at the top of his game.


New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized

Chechnya #39;s new leader vowed on Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show stage-managed by Moscow.


Militia leader orders ceasefire

SHIITE radical leader Moqtada al-Sadr today ordered a nationwide ceasefire and announced his militant movement would join the political mainstream, one of his aides said in Baghdad.


Windows upgrade fixes security flaws, but it's not perfect (USATODAY.com)

USATODAY.com - Microsoft is making a major push to get home and business customers to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its Windows XP computer operating system. But while most consumers are advised to upgrade to Service Pack 2, there are a few things to keep in mind. Personal Tech columnist  Edward C. Baig  addresses questions on the free SP2 upgrade.


Jaguars Sever Ties with Hugh Douglas (Reuters)

Reuters - The Jacksonville\Jaguars cut another defensive end, this time releasing veteran\Hugh Douglas on Monday.


Questions Posed to Potential Bryant Jurors (AP)

AP - Some of the questions appearing on the 82-item questionnaire given to prospective jurors in the Kobe Bryant rape case:


U.S. envoy visits Darfur as UN deadline runs out; Nigerian troops go to Sudan (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - AL-FASHER, Sudan (AP) - Sudan, awaiting word on whether it will be sanctioned by the international community, hopes for a "reasonable decision" from the UN Security Council, the foreign minister said Monday, the UN-imposed deadline for quelling violence in its western Darfur provinces.


Democrats Decry Bush Comments on Terror (AP)

AP - Democrats criticized President Bush's record on national security and military matters Monday, seizing on the president's comment that he doesn't think the fight against terrorism can be won.


Two NHL Players Charged with Making Death Threats

TORONTO (Reuters) - Two National Hockey League players were  released on bail on Monday following an encounter at a Toronto  nightclub where the men where charged with uttering death  threats.


Jaguars Sever Ties with Hugh Douglas

Jacksonville, Fla. (Sports Network) - The Jacksonville  Jaguars cut another defensive end, this time releasing veteran  Hugh Douglas on Monday.


GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - Chechnya's new leader vowed  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage-managed by Moscow.


Stale Wonder Bread?

Rancid revenues and restatements leave the bread and Twinkies maker on the verge of bankruptcy.


Brazil Plans Appeal for Marathon Attack

ATHENS, Greece - Brazilian sports officials blamed inadequate course security for a defrocked priest's bizarre attack on the Olympic marathon leader, and said Monday they will appeal to world track authorities for a duplicate gold medal.    The criticism of Athens Olympic organizers, who have been praised for their overall security, came as former priest Cornelius Horan was given a one-year suspended sentence...


Stocks Dip on Consumer Income Report News

NEW YORK - Stocks drifted lower in extremely light trading Monday as a disappointing consumer income report prompted investors to collect profits after two weeks of gains. Several earnings warnings added to investors' uneasiness...


Tech Execs More Optimistic About Spending-Study

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. technology executives are  increasingly optimistic about the business climate, although  plans for increased technology spending remain modest,  according to a study released on Monday.


Stale Wonder Bread?

This morning, Interstate Bakeries (NYSE: IBC) announced that it would be adding a new product to its line of baked goods: financial reports.


Sherwin-Williams #39; Duron acquisition clears FTC

Paint giant Sherwin-Williams is one step closer to completing its \$253 million acquisition of Beltsville-based Duron. The Federal Trade Commission has terminated its review of the proposed merger and will not contest it.


Australia #39;s Coles Myer to cut payroll jobs in 2005

MELBOURNE: Coles Myer Ltd, Australia #39;s biggest retailer, said yesterday it would hand over its payroll and human resources administration to EDS Australia late next year, affecting 120 jobs.


Intel proves 65 nanometers will work

Continuing down the path of Moore #39;s Law, which says that the number of transistors on a chip will double every two years, Intel Corp.


British Scientists Oppose Clone Ban

quot;It is clear that if the UN bans all forms of human cloning, the UK, and other countries which currently permit carefully regulated therapeutic cloning, will not sign up to it.


Verizon Wireless wins permanent injunction against spammer

WASHINGTONA judge in New Jersey has granted Verizon Wireless a permanent injunction against Jacob Brown, a text-message spammer from Rhode Island.


Tired of waiting for production, Jags cut Douglas

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SportsTicker) - Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Hugh Douglas admitted he was in a  quot;funk quot; last season and vowed to make amends in 2004.


POTENTIAL JURORS QUESTIONED IN BRYANT CASE

Kobe Bryant heads back to court in Eagle, Colorado for todays first full day of questioning of the potential jurors in the case. Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the Kobe Bryant case spent the weekend pouring


Iraq #39;s deputy prime minister starts a visit to Tehran

Iraq #39;s interim deputy prime minister Barham Saleh held talks with the Iranian officials in Tehran in a visit described as aiming to pave the way before the prime minister of the interim Iraqi government Eyad Allawi to Iran.


Touring Saturn's Moon, Enceladus

Saturn's moon, Enceladus, was discovered two hundred and fifteen years ago today, but the Cassini probe has targeted this icy world for its lunar tour through the Saturnian system.    Astrobiology Magazine -- Two hundred and fifteen years ago today, Sir William Herschel discovered Saturn's moon Enceladus (499 kilometers, 310 miles across)...


VoIP picks up momentum

The number of U.S. Internet telephony subscribers is expected to surge to 1 million by the end of 2004.


MARKET WATCH Energy prices rebound with new attacks on Iraqi oil <b>...</b>

HOUSTON, Aug. 30 -- After a week-long plunge as speculators pulled out of the market, crude futures prices rebounded slightly Friday following the first in a new series of attacks by insurgents against oil field facilities in Iraq.


WTO Upholds Ruling on Canadian Wheat Board

The World Trade Organization on Monday rejected a US appeal against an earlier finding that supported Canada #39;s wheat trade. The WTO appeals body upheld a February decision by its dispute settlement body, which


A fight to stay on track

They were so close to the finish, Athens and Vanderlei de Lima - the city and the athlete, each about to complete a job well done.


Open-Henin-Hardenne happy to be healthy again

Justine Henin-Hardenne says she has finally emerged from a dark tunnel and is ready to defend her US Open title. The world number one and top seed here was struck


Soccer: Owen sets up winner for Madrid on debut

quot;Football is a funny game. There are injuries, suspensions and so on and you #39;ve just got to take your chance when you get it, quot; was Michael Owen #39;s response last week when asked how he felt


AU Says Sudan Launches New Attacks on Darfuris (Reuters)

Reuters - Nigerian President and African Union (AU)\chairman Olusegun Obasanjo said Monday AU cease-fire monitors\had confirmed Darfur rebel reports that the Sudan government\launched fresh attacks on civilians last week.


Stocks Drift Down in Ultra-Light Volume

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slid lower in ultra-light  volume on Monday, as security concerns surrounding the  Republican convention in New York kept investors on the  sidelines.


Athens Waves Goodbye After 'Dream' Games

ATHENS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of athletes,  officials and visitors waved goodbye to Athens in a  post-Olympics exodus on Monday, leaving city officials to probe  a doping scandal that tarnished an otherwise dream Games.


Intel to make chips with 65nm process technology

Intel, world #39;s largest chip maker, faced product delays and recalls throughout this year, but it seems that Intel has gotten their act together to produce 65nm chips in the near future.


New Orion workstation puts cluster in a box

AUGUST 30, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A new company thinks it has the answer for scientists and engineers looking for high-performance computing on the desktop.


CIOs Cheerier About Future Spending

CIOs surveyed by Forrester Research are more confident than they were earlier in the year, and expect IT spending to grow by 7 next year.


Britain seeking support to stop stem cell ban

LONDON - Britain #39;s leading scientific institution said yesterday it is calling for support from other countries to stop a possible ban on stem cell research as part of a global treaty to ban human cloning.


San Francisco sues Microsoft

Despite numerous out-of-court settlements with various state governments around the country, it appears Microsoft #39;s legal woes aren #39;t over yet.


Circuit City Switching From T-Mobile To Verizon

Circuit City is phasing out the sale of T-Mobile wireless service as it prepares to focus on launch of Verizon Wireless stores within its own walls.


Data Center Markup Language finds home in OASIS

A proposed standard to enable integration, automation and better management of data center components this week will begin development under the direction of a new standards


Supreme Court Asked to Rule on Cable-Modem Classification

The federal government on Friday asked the US Supreme Court to review a court ruling which found the FCC improperly classified cable-modem service, a subject of interest to Internet service providers seeking access to the broadband networks controlled by


FrontBridge Acquires MessageRite for Message Archiving

FrontBridge Technologies today announced the acquisition of MessageRite to broaden the company #39;s service portfolio to include e-mail and instant message archiving.


Novell Consolidates Business Units

Novell is consolidating operations in an effort to remove overlap between its four business units. The Waltham, Mass.-based software vendor is folding its Nterprise and SuSE Linux operations into a single


Caller ID: Do you really know who #39;s calling?

This week, a company is launching technology that will make it possible for someone to choose what appears on phones that have Caller ID, the feature for displaying identifying information about an incoming call.


Computers Add Sophistication, but Don #39;t Resolve Climate Debate

hen the Bush administration issued an update last week on federal climate research, it was criticized with equal vigor by environmentalists and by industry-backed groups.


Greenland #39;s ice tells of past climates, maybe ancient life

Plant material and pink ice found at the bottom of the ice sheet under this wind-swept camp could give scientists an unprecedented look at life that #39;s


Court Slaps Wireless Spammer

A federal judge has ordered a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man after he allegedly sent millions of unsolicited short text messages to Verizon Wireless customers.


The Apple iPod - now from Hewlett-Packard

HEWLETT-PACKARD unveiled its own version of the iPod portable music player, showing the fruits of a groundbreaking partnership it had previously announced with Apple Computer.


Yakubu #39;s hat-trick settles thriller

Yakubu Ayegbeni claimed the first hat-trick of the Premiership season as Portsmouth got the better of a remarkable seven-goal battle at Fratton Park last night.


Character the trump card for Europeans

From the incorrigible Colin Montgomerie to the exuberant Sergio Garcia, the 12 Europeans will spark one another off long before the match gets under way.


Schumacher dynasty rolls on after historic seventh Formula One <b>...</b>

Though an unprecedented seventh season title was conceded to him months ago, the German finally made it official. And he didn #39;t even have to win to do it.


MLB Wrap: Borchard #39;s Blast Helps White Sox Edge Phillies

Joe Borchard cracked the longest home run in the history of Chicago #39;s US Cellular Field to help the White Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 in an interleague game on Monday.


UN: Origin of Libya Nuke Info Unclear

VIENNA, Austria Aug. 30, 2004 - Some nuclear technology ordered by Libya for its former weapons program is missing, while the origin of other material is unclear, the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday, raising


Howard, Latham shrug off poll

BOTH Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Mark Latham today played down new poll results which showed the Government clawing back some of Labor #39;s lead.


Attack on Hasina gets a worried Delhi to tell Dhaka: we can help <b>...</b>

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 30: India has formally offered Bangladesh help in investigating the assassination attempt on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina some 10 days ago, in which 20 people, including grassroots leaders of her Awami League party, and nearly 200


Carnival clings to its soul despite the doubters

The doom-mongers may complain that commercial pressures and a growing reluctance to annoy the posh neighbours are stealing the soul of the Notting Hill Carnival.


OPEC promises to add output to calm nerves

JAKARTA OPEC is doing all it can to stabilize the world oil market and will increase spare output capacity by about one million barrels per day in the next few months, the cartel #39;s president said Monday.


Japan court lets banks discuss deal

TOKYO Japan #39;s highest court on Monday removed the last major legal hurdle to efforts by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to take over UFJ Holdings, a deal that would create the world #39;s largest bank.


Kawasaki, Others Win Bid for Chinese Bullet Train Project

The Chinese Railway Ministry #39;s project with an estimated contract value of 100 billion yen aims to double the speed of trains on five major existing railway lines, stretching over


Interstate Bakeries Not Mulling Bankruptcy

Interstate Bakeries, the maker of Wonder Bread, Hostess Twinkies and other baked goods, denied conjecture that it would be filing for bankruptcy.


WTO rejects a US appeal

GENEVA The top court of the World Trade Organization on Monday dismissed a US appeal of an April decision that Canada #39;s Wheat Board met international rules, undermining the Bush administration #39;s efforts to dismantle the Canadian agency.


US Airways, Pilots Union to Resume Concession Talks (Update3)

US Airways Group Inc. and its pilots union plan to resume talks on \$295 million in pay and benefit cuts the carrier needs to help avoid a second bankruptcy filing, after each side made a proposal over the weekend.


Stocks Fall on Security, Earnings Worries

US stocks fell in extremely thin volume on Monday as security concerns surrounding the Republican convention in New York and worries about an update from technology bellwether Intel Corp.


BMW Sees Strong Industry Sales Growth

Passenger vehicle sales should strengthen nearly 20 percent by the end of the decade to about 70 million vehicles annually, spurred by growth not only in developing markets


Alitalia unions force new talks with carrier

Alitalia said Monday that it would meet with union representatives after nine labor groups demanded that the airline tell them its strategic and organizational plans, and called for government intervention in further talks.


Names in the Game

Dressed in jeans and a white shirt, the men #39;s all-around champion in Athens appeared relaxed as he helped promote a 14-city gymnastics exhibition tour that kicks off at the Mohegan Sun Casino on Tuesday.


Dell expands SMB desktop services

Dell Inc. introduced on Monday a new suite of desktop support services for small and medium size businesses (SMBs) designed for companies with overstretched IT staffs.


Black awaits Breeden verdict

Fresh allegations against former Daily Telegraph tycoon Conrad Black are expected to emerge from the courtroom filing of a long-awaited investigation into his stewardship of the newspaper empire Hollinger International.


Kerry says expand Fannie, Freddie housing focus

US Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry said he would expand the low-income housing focus of mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie


Schiavone starts off Open with victory

Sixteenth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy recorded the first victory at the US Open on Monday, beating Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 as the final Grand Slam began under gray, cloudy skies.


California Cities, Counties Sue Microsoft

Several California cities and counties, are accusing Microsoft of illegally charging inflated prices for its products because of monopoly control of the PC operating system market.


Deep in the Arctic, clues on warming

PROVIDENCE, RI - Scientists believe a 50-million-year record of the Earth #39;s climate lies in an underwater mountain chain in the ice-clogged waters near the North Pole.


FrontBridge Announces Acquisition, Partnership

FrontBridge Technologies of Marina Del Rey, Calif., today revealed an acquisition and a partnership to enhance its hosted service offerings for message management and regulatory compliance.


Madman nearly ruins glorious Olympics

ATHENS - These were the Olympics protected by Nato and never a shot was fired. Yet on the last day, the last event, one sick individual, a lapsed Irish priest, molested an athlete and broke the sacrosanct


Venables favourite to replace Robson

Newcastle United are considering an approach to Terry Venables to become their manager to work alongside Alan Shearer until the end of the season following the abrupt sacking of Sir Bobby Robson yesterday.


Piazza wants Mets to declare his position

Mike Piazza wants the New York Mets to get him out of a situation that #39;s been difficult to deal with. For much of this season, he didn #39;t know whether he #39;d be at catcher or first


Dr Qadeer-linked nuclear market: IAEA seeks Libyas help

VIENNA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) praised Libya on Monday for cooperation in reporting on its dismantled nuclear programme but said critical questions remained as to whether Tripoli had given copies of nuclear weapons designs to


No Acclaim for Accredo

The specialty pharmacy company announced on Monday that falling reimbursements will significantly weaken its 2005 earnings. The warning comes just weeks after investors learned that Accredo could soon lose


China emerges as number two Olympic nation

ATHENS, Aug 30 (AFP): China emerged as the world #39;s second most powerful sporting nation at the Athens Olympics as it achieved its best-ever medal haul and set the perfect foundations for a glorious showing when Beijing hosts the 2008 Games.


Give back the gold

If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. That seems to be the case with US gymnast Paul Hamm #39;s miraculous gold-medal win at the Athens Olympics.


Intel makes tiny breakthrough

CONTRADICTING fears that the semiconductor industry #39;s pace of development is slowing, Intel has achieved a milestone in shrinking the size of transistors that will power next-generation chips.


Verizon Wireless makes Circuit City deal

Verizon Wireless of Bedminster, NJ, announced a partnership with Circuit City Stores Inc. of Richmond, Va., to create Verizon Wireless shops in 570 of its Circuit City superstores.


Microsoft takes on iTunes

The iPod is not  quot;compatible with only iTunes music and vice-versa quot;. You can rip music from any CD you own and any CD you buy through iTunes and load them onto the iPod.


Kidnappers Extend Deadline for French Hostages

Militants holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq gave France another 24 hours on Monday to revoke its ban on Muslim headscarves in schools, Al Jazeera reported.


Making Money From Moore #39;s Law

As most have heard by now, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) founder Gordon Moore famously predicted in the 1960s that the number of transistors on a chip would roughly double every two years.


Accredo Cuts  #39;05 Forecast, Stock Plummets

Accredo Health Inc. (ACDO), which provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to lower reimbursements from government


Trojans give a quick hook to longtime coach

Southern Cal fired Henry Bibby as coach Monday just four games into his ninth season. Athletic director Mike Garrett said he realized the timing was unusual but cited the Trojans #39; losing record in recent seasons.


Windows Plan Scaled Back

Microsoft portrayed its Longhorn decision as a necessary winnowing to hit the 2006 timetable. The announcement on Friday, Microsoft executives insisted, did not point to a setback in software


Sony Sends Its Robots to School

Sony will lend one of its five Qrio public relations robots to schools in Japan, India, and Vietnam to stimulate children #39;s curiosity in science and technology, the company says.


Bad Scoring and Slights at the Olympics

Michael Wilbon is wrong Sports, Aug. 22. Paul Hamm should turn in his gold medal, which he did not earn. The judges #39; clerical error had no effect on how Paul Hamm or Yang Tae Young performed, and the correction can be made after the fact.


Dollar Sinks to New Lifetime Low Vs. Euro

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar sank to a new lifetime low  against the euro on Tuesday after a warning by European  officials on the euro's rise went unheeded by investors  determined to dump the U.S. currency.


NASA Expects Shuttle Flights by the Spring

Although still more work needs to be done, NASA officials said Monday that they were close to meeting all safety requirements for getting space shuttles flying again by the spring.


Student #39;s sea-energy device wins \$100,000

Encinitas high school student Aaron Goldin has parlayed some old appliance parts plucked from his garage into a \$100,000 college scholarship, the top prize in one of the country #39;s most prestigious science and math competitions.


Soccer: Moyes mum on Rooney transfer to Man Utd

MANCHESTER : With just a day before the transfer window closes, Everton manager David Moyes kept mum on the chances of striker Wayne Rooney signing for Manchester United.


Opinion poll boost for Australian PM

An Australian opinion poll has indicated a rise in support for the governing coalition led by Prime Minister John Howard. But two days in to the six-week election campaign the main opposition Labor Party headed


Alitalia headed for bankruptcy within a month: board

ROME : The Italian airline Alitalia warned that it was headed for bankruptcy within a month, as the government appealed to unions and the company management to strike a deal to save the struggling carrier.


Dell Launches Help-Desk Service For Smaller Businesses

PC Workspace Services initially will serve businesses with 500 or more employees and eventually will work with smaller companies. By Kevin Ferguson, SmallBiz Pipeline.


Freddie, Fannie may get competition soon

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle wants permission to buy mortgage-backed securities from the financial institutions that own it.


Longhorn Delay Stirs Dismay, Delight in Developers

Developer reaction to Microsoft #39;s decision to hold off on delivering planned parts of the next release of Windows Longhorn to meet the 2006 deadline has been mixed, with many calling it a prudent move and others outright upset by the decision.


Orion launches desktop cluster workstations

Orion Multisystems, a start-up company based in Santa Clara, California, announced personal computers for researchers, scientists, and engineers yesterday.


Survey: IT spending to grow modestly next year

IT spending is forecast to grow in the high single-digits next year and remain on that pace through 2008, according to two reports released Monday by Forrester Research.


DCML And Oasis Team To Boost Data-Center Interoperability

DCML proponents hope that joining Oasis will help the standard cross a major barrier in adoption of its data-center standards--the inclusion of major server and operating system vendors.


Novell creates new management posts

Novell, a new entrant into the Linux market, has promoted two executives in a management change that consolidates four business units into two.


Hewitt feels invincible

A FIRED-UP Lleyton Hewitt is charging into the first round of the US Open on the back of another tournament win yesterday. After a 6-3 6-1 victory against Peruvian Luis Horna in the TD Waterhouse Cup final


Afghan Bombings Prompt US Travel Alert, Condemnation by Annan

The US issued a travel alert for its citizens in Afghanistan after weekend bombings that killed at least 19 people in the capital, Kabul, and in Paktia province.


Palestinian dreams of  #39;Superstar #39;-dom fall short

There was deep disappointment in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Monday after Palestinian singer Amar Hassan lost in a contest for the Arab world #39;s best amateur singer.


The Milosevic trial is doing its job

BELGRADE Expect some fireworks Tuesday when Slobodan Milosevic takes up his own defense at the war crimes tribunal in The Hague. Over the last few years, as the prosecution presented evidence that the former


Start-Up Offers Low-Power 'Personal Supercomputers' (Reuters)

Reuters - Lower electrical power consumption,\not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class\of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional\industry logic on its head, its designers say.


White Sox Nip Phillies 9-8 (AP)

AP - Timo Perez bunted in the go-ahead run and Joe Borchard hit the longest homer in U.S. Cellular Field history Monday to help the Chicago White Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8.


Global Arms Sales Drop Again, Asia Biggest Market (Reuters)

Reuters - Global arms sales fell for a third\consecutive year in 2003, dropping to  #36;25.6 billion from a peak\of  #36;41 billion in 2000, and Asia has overtaken the Middle East\as the biggest customer, according to a study released on\Monday.


Injured Vikings Back to Miss Season Opener (AP)

AP - Running back Michael Bennett will miss the Minnesota Vikings' regular season opener Sept. 12 against Dallas with a right knee sprain and could be out longer.


Brunell to Start Opener for Redskins (AP)

AP - As expected, Joe Gibbs went with the veteran quarterback.


French Hostage Seeks End to Head Scarf Ban (AP)

AP - Two French journalists held hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq appealed late Monday for their countrymen and president to save their lives by giving in to their captors' demand to rescind a ban on Muslim head scarves in French schools.


Web Turns 35, but Still Work in Progress (AP)

AP - Thirty-five years after computer scientists at UCLA linked two bulky computers using a 15-foot gray cable, testing a new way for exchanging data over networks, what would ultimately become the Internet remains a work in progress.


Handheld Computers Aid Convention Security (AP)

AP - Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check.


Correction: Spam-Lawsuit Story (AP)

AP - In an Aug. 29 story about a permanent injunction against a Rhode Island man who sent unsolicited text messages to Verizon Wireless cell phone customers, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of the federal court action. The injunction was granted Aug. 23, not Aug. 27.


Former UConn Aide Pleads in Sex Case (AP)

AP - The Connecticut assistant men's basketball coach who resigned after being arrested in a prostitution sting agreed Monday to perform 10 days of community service and undergo counseling.


Longhorn Delay Stirs Dismay, Delight in Developers (Ziff Davis)

Ziff Davis - While many applaud the timely release of Avalon and Indigo and Microsoft's decision to "stop dreaming and wake up," others warn the company that it is eroding its credibility and letting Linux make usability gains.


Toronto couple wins third-largest jackpot in Canadian history and retires (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Tze-Lam Chan will be doing Tuesday morning what every worker dreams of: calling his boss to tell him he's quitting after winning the  #36;26.8-million jackpot in the Super 7 lottery.


McAfee Beefs Up VirusScan Security (PC World)

PC World - Updated antivirus software for businesses adds intrusion prevention features.


Australia Has Terror Worries for Election (AP)

AP - Prime Minister John Howard's government warned that Australia could become a terrorist target during a six-week election campaign that began Monday, with the war on terror and the nation's troop deployment in Iraq already taking center stage.


IBM Asks Court to Block Gypsies' Lawsuit (AP)

AP - Computer giant IBM said Monday it had asked Switzerland's highest court to block a lawsuit by Gypsies claiming the company's punch-card machines helped the Nazis more efficiently commit mass murder.


Microsoft Taking on Apple's Music Store (AP)

AP - Microsoft Corp., hoping to take a bite out of Apple Computer Inc.'s highly popular online music service, is gearing up to launch its own Web site for selling songs over the Internet.


Comfortable Starts for Federer and Mauresmo at Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer launched his campaign  for a third grand slam title of the year on Monday as the U.S.  Open began under cloudy skies at Flushing Meadows.


Athens Waves Goodbye After 'Dream' Games

ATHENS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of athletes,  officials and visitors waved goodbye to Athens in a  post-Olympics exodus Monday, leaving city officials to probe a  doping scandal that tarnished an otherwise dream Games.


Stocks Fall on Security, Earnings Worries

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in extremely thin  volume on Monday as security concerns surrounding the  Republican convention in New York and worries about an update  from technology bellwether Intel Corp. INTC.O this week kept  investors on the sidelines.


Edwards Accuses Bush of Failed Leadership (AP)

AP - Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards said Monday the Bush administration's military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan have alienated allies and increased the threat from terrorism instead of reducing it.


Not the Next Big Thing: Vikings Cut Lesnar

Eden Prairie, Minn. (Sports Network) - The Minnesota  Vikings released former professional and amateur wrestling star  Brock Lesnar Monday.


Spending Rebounds, Good News for Growth

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending rebounded  sharply in July, the government said on Monday, erasing the  disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the U.S.  economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.


Survey Records Pattern of Tarantulas (AP)

AP - From now until the start of winter, male tarantulas are roaming around, searching for female mates, an ideal time to find out where the spiders flourish in Arkansas.


Capriati Scrambles Past Chladkova Challenge at Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Crowd favorite Jennifer Capriati  flirted with disaster before scrambling past Czech Denisa  Chladkova 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round of the U.S.  Open on Monday.


China Launches Mapping and Surveying Satellite (Reuters)

Reuters - China Sunday launched a satellite that\will carry out land surveys and mapping for several days before\returning to earth, the Xinhua news agency said.


Russia Names New Space Station Crew (Reuters)

Reuters - Russia, which provides the only link to\the International Space Station from Earth, named on Saturday\three new crew members to replace the current two-man crew in\October, Interfax news agency reported.


Guatemala Drought Threatens Hunger in Rural Areas (Reuters)

Reuters - Thousands of underfed\children could face starvation if rains do not bring relief to\drought-ravaged regions of Guatemala soon, government officials\and aid agencies said on Friday.


Vikings' Bennett Out for Season Opener

Eden Prairie, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  starting running back Michael Bennett will miss the team's  season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 12 with a  sprained right knee.


The Genesis Payload: Just How Dangerous are its Contents? (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - When NASAs Genesis solar-wind sample return capsule skyrockets from space next week and drops into the Utah Test and Training Range, that landmark in civilian space draws upon a once classified satellite snooping program.


Expedition 9 Crew Prepares for Final Spacewalk (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will step outside their orbital home one more time next week during the fourth and final spacewalk of their mission.


Treasury Prices Up After Inflation Flat

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices rose on Monday  after an inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve was  flat for July, suggesting no need for accelerated rate  increases by the Federal Reserve.


Consumer Electronics Growth Tops F'cast

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer electronics sales will  grow by 8.1 percent this year, sharply ahead of previous  forecasts and more than three times 2003 levels, an industry  trade group said on Monday.


Darfur Still Troubled as UN Deadline Runs Out

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A U.N.-imposed deadline for Sudan to  prove it can protect the people of strifetorn Darfur ran out on  Monday, but international officials said the violence was far  from over.


Global Arms Sales Drop Again, Asia Biggest Market

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global arms sales fell for a third  consecutive year in 2003, dropping to \$25.6 billion from a peak  of \$41 billion in 2000, and Asia has overtaken the Middle East  as the biggest customer, according to a study released on  Monday.


Film Shows Virus Going in for the Kill (AP)

AP - Using a creature as hideous as any big-screen sci-fi monster, scientists have produced a one-minute horror movie starring a menacing, spidery virus swooping in on a hapless blob of bacteria.


Spotted in England: men reading ... and talking about it

In this year's national reading group competition, the Racketeers stood alone as the only all-male outfit.


Palestinians take back the night in Ramallah

With new upscale restaurants, bars, and theater, the West Bank city is undergoing a cultural revival.


US guard 'stomped' on Iraqis

A colleague testifies against the woman pictured in photos from Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, Pte Lynndie England.


Pinochet lawyer blasts case judge

A lawyer for ex-Chilean president Augusto Pinochet calls for the judge investigating him to be removed from the case.


UN nuclear watchdog hails Tripoli

UN inspectors praise Libya for its co-operation in revealing details of its dismantled atomic weapons programme.


Consumer Spending Up 0.8 Percent in July

However, a sluggish rise in incomes in July raised concerns that spending might fizzle again soon if it is not supported by more substantive growth in jobs and wages.


Oil prices dip as concerns ease

Oil prices fall as it emerges that supply from Iraq will not be affected by a bomb blast and Opec's  members are already producing more oil.


Profiting From Moore's Law

Intel develops a new chip that roughly doubles the number of transistors on a chip.


Olympics: No Ad Bonanza

The showcase for the world's athletes doesn't produce marquee names for advertisers.


Allianz Says Trade Center Ruling May Cost It Up to 80 Mln Euros

Allianz AG, Europe #39;s largest insurer, said a New York court ruling that defined the World Trade Center terrorist attacks as two separate events may cost it as much as 80 million euros (\$107.6 million).


Republican Convention Opens as Delegates Adopt Platform

Republicans are preparing to offer President Bush to the voters based in large measure on his response to 9/11.


The Biggest Secret in the Stock Market

Is the market really overvalued? ALL of it?!? There are 6,000-plus listed companies -- at least one is a bargain.


Should You Dig This Irish Jig?

O'Charley's stock has been out of favor, but there may still be a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.


Capriati, Federer, Moya Win at U.S. Open

NEW YORK - For good or bad, tennis players' fortunes change as quickly as the direction of the swirling wind at the U.S. Open...


Oil Prices Drop \$1 Despite Iraq Sabotage

WASHINGTON - Oil futures dropped by nearly \$1 per barrel Monday despite pipeline sabotage in Iraq that has delayed exports from a southern port - reinforcing the view among traders that prices had risen too fast earlier this summer.   "It just goes to show you that when the psychology turns, it turns," said Tom Bentz, a trader at BNP Paribas Futures in New York...


GOP Assails Kerry As Convention Begins

NEW YORK - Republicans belittled Democratic Sen. John Kerry as a shift-in-the-wind campaigner unworthy of the White House on Monday at the opening of their national convention, lavishing praise on President Bush as a steady, decisive leader in an age of terrorism...


Stocks Dip on Consumer Income Report News

NEW YORK - An unsettling report on consumer incomes set off a spate of profit-taking on Wall Street Monday as investors worried that a tepid economy would erode companies' third-quarter earnings. Another drop in oil prices failed to shake the gloom from the market...


Heart Attacks More Likely in Cold Weather

MUNICH, Germany - People with high blood pressure seem to be more vulnerable to heart attacks when the temperature drops, new research shows.    The findings, presented Monday at a conference of the European Society of Cardiology, are not surprising because cold weather makes the blood vessels constrict, making it harder for blood to move through, but the study is the first to document that variations in the weather increase the occurrence of heart attacks in people with high blood pressure...


Kennedy Cousin Fighting Assault Accusation

CHICAGO - William Kennedy Smith said Monday he has resigned from the humanitarian group he founded while he fights sexual assault allegations leveled by a former employee.   "I am simply doing everything I can to protect the organization I love," Smith said in his first public appearance since Audra Soulias filed a lawsuit last week alleging he sexually assaulted her five years ago...


Bush Lauds Economy in Battleground States

NASHUA, N.H. - President Bush boasted Monday of unemployment "dropping every second" in New Hampshire, the lone Northeastern state he won in 2000 and one where an awakening economy could help him in November...


Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to End Uprising

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr wants his followers to end their uprising against U.S. and Iraqi forces while he considers forming a political movement, senior al-Sadr officials said Monday...


Start-Up Offers Low-Power 'Personal Supercomputers'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lower electrical power consumption,  not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class  of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional  industry logic on its head, its designers say.


Light crude slips back

US OIL prices fell further yesterday on continued profit-taking as producer-group OPEC promised production increases in the coming months.


Gas Price Hits Lowest Level in 4 Months

US gasoline costs fell to their lowest level in four months, with the national pump price dropping 1.8 cents over the last week to \$1.


Brain Study Shows Why Revenge is Sweet

Revenge is sweet. Many of us have felt that way, and now scientists say they know why.


New Process Could Help Make Hydrogen Fuel Affordable

In what could be a step toward an affordable source of clean energy, Australian scientists have announced a breakthrough in using sunlight to create hydrogen from water.


Toxins Accumulate in Arctic Peoples, Animals, Study Says

Manufacturing is virtually nonexistent in the Arctic, yet recent studies show that Eskimos and other Arctic peoples carry unusually high levels of human-made toxins.


Beak Size Matters for Finches' Song, Scientists Suggest

By using video of singing birds played back in super slow motion, scientists are teasing apart the mechanics of the beak's role in birdsong #151;and what that may mean when it comes to selecting a mate.


Guinness World Records Recognizes NASA X-43A Speed Record

NASA -- Guinness World Records has recognized the world speed record set by NASA's hypersonic X-43A aircraft earlier this year in an experimental flight over the Pacific Ocean.     Using a scramjet engine, the unpiloted, 12 foot-long aircraft achieved Mach 6.83 -- almost seven times the speed of sound - - or nearly 5,000 mph, in a March 27 flight...


A Room With a View for the International Space Station

European Space Agency -- Development phase completion of the European-built observation module, or "cupola", for the International Space Station will be marked by a ceremony at the Alenia Spazio facility in Turin, Italy on Monday 6 September.     The cupola, currently scheduled for launch in January 2009, is an observation and control tower for the ISS, with windows that will provide a panoramic view for observing and guiding operations on the outside of the station...


Heart Attacks More Likely to Occur in Cold Weather

By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- People with high blood pressure seem to be more vulnerable to heart attacks when the temperature drops, new research shows.    The findings, presented Monday at a conference of the European Society of Cardiology, are not surprising because cold weather makes the blood vessels constrict, making it harder for blood to move through, but the study is the first to document that variations in the weather increase the occurrence of heart attacks in people with high blood pressure...


Doctors Try to Help Body Grow its Own Bypasses

By LAURAN NEERGAARD    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Peter Cummins lay still as doctors administered 20 injections into the 81-year-old's calves and thighs, hoping the genetic experiment will spur new blood vessels to grow around his clogged leg arteries.    The experiment at the National Institutes of Health marks a resurgence in attempts to get the body to grow its own bypasses, at first in the legs and, if that works, perhaps later in the heart...


Heart Attacks Don't Stop Most Smokers

By EMMA ROSS    MUNICH, Germany (AP) -- More than half of European smokers who suffer a heart attack, bypass surgery or other serious heart problem are still smoking a year later, despite anti-smoking campaigns and doctors' advice to stop, a new study found.    Experts said the findings, presented Monday at Europe's largest medical conference, indicate that smoking cessation efforts are failing many of the most vulnerable victims...


Novell creates new management posts

Memo outlines converting four divisions into two, as company refocuses.


Briefly: Open-source rival to Exchange released

roundup Plus: Verizon sets up home in Circuit City...3i's Gagen resigns...Unify updates Java tool...IBM posts documentation for Cloudscape...Phone defect could affect hearing.


Switching to Linux picks up steam

Survey from The Yankee Group shows cautious corporate interest in moving desktop and server systems to Linux.


Utility computing spec takes refuge in OASIS

Data Center Markup Language Organization joins XML body to broaden industry adoption.


Will XP update give tablets a boost?

XP-based tablets have gotten a lukewarm reception so far. But Microsoft hopes to tempt consumers with improved features.


3i's Gagen resigns

Martin Gagen, who oversaw U.S. and Asia Pacific operations at 3i, resigns from the venture capital group.


Caller ID: Do you really know who's calling?

Company debuts technology that will make it possible to send false information about an incoming call.


Verizon sets up home in Circuit City

The wireless carrier will open showrooms in hundreds of branches of the retail chain across the United States.


Hooking up to Net calls

VoIP is the belle of the telecom ball. Jotting her onto their dance cards are such well-dressed suitors as America Online and AT #38;T


Webcam images go mobile on Sprint

The wireless carrier teams up with EarthCam to stream video from personal and public Webcams to camera phones.


Forrester: Tech execs optimistic about spending

CIOs polled by Forrester Research said optimism in the North American business climate is up over last quarter, and the number of CIOs citing a "very strong business climate" has tripled.


New Orion workstation puts cluster in a box

Orion Multisystems today unveiled a workstation that takes high-performance computing and puts it on the desktop using low-power processors from Transmeta and an innovative motherboard design.


McAfee releases VirusScan with intrusion prevention

McAfee's VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i integrates intrusion-prevention services and firewall technology with antivirus software to automatically protect PCs and file servers from new malicious code outbreaks.


Linux vendors react to Qt flaw

Vendors ship updated packages to fix the problem that could allow an attacker to take control of a system.


Study: Apple, Dell lead PC customer satisfaction index

Technical support improvements lead to better overall scores for PC industry.


Best Software overhauls Act, unveils premium edition

It adds CRM functionality but faces competition from hosted services.


Linux supercomputers used for DOD war simulations

The Pentagon is using two 256-processor Linux Networx Evolocity cluster supercomputers to conduct various disaster simulations.


FrontRange CEO bullish

He outlines management and strategy changes for the CRM and service management company.


Analysis: Longhorn's loss may be some users' gain

Users and developers gain more than they lose from Microsoft's decision to add several Longhorn technologies to Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, even as the company scales back plans for the next Windows operating system.


Hitachi, Matsushita, Toshiba tie on LCD production

TOKYO - Three of Japan's largest electronics companies, Hitachi Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and Toshiba Corp., will announce later Tuesday plans to jointly manufacture LCD (liquid crystal display) panels.


San Francisco sues Microsoft

Despite numerous out-of-court settlements with various state governments around the country, it appears Microsoft's legal woes aren't over yet.


Dell expands SMB desktop services

MIAMI - Dell Inc. introduced on Monday a new suite of desktop support services for small and medium size businesses (SMBs) designed for companies with overstretched IT staffs.


EMC, IBM make NAS push

EMC hopes to shake up the NAS market this week when it announces a low-priced offering that delves into territory staked out by NAS pioneer Network Appliance.


Data Center Markup Language finds home in OASIS

A proposed standard to enable integration, automation and better management of data center components this week will begin development under the direction of a new standards body - the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards.
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Spyware vs. spyware

Even as many online marketing companies struggle to comply with recent federal legislation governing unsolicited commercial e-mail -- spam to you and me -- new state and federal legislation addresses another online blight: spyware. From California to Washington, D.C., lawmakers are lining up for the chance to smack down this bothersome byproduct of online commerce.


Juniper adds security software support

Juniper Networks is making a big push into SSL security. The company on Monday updated its NetScreen Secure Access SSL VPNsecurity appliance that further integrates it with end-point security software packages. Juniper also announced a new initiative with several companies to provide better security across a network.


Antivirus software company McAfee Inc. said on Monday that a new version of its VirusScan Enterprise software contains so-called "intrusion prevention" features that can protect computers from attacks such as buffer overflows, which are often used by viruses, worms and malicious hackers to compromise vulnerable Microsoft Corp. Windows machines.


McAfee Beefs Up VirusScan Security

Updated antivirus software for businesses adds intrusion prevention features.


Florida Electronic Voting Procedures Scrutinized

By RACHEL LA CORTE    MIAMI (AP) -- Cheryl Roberts was impressed with Florida's new voting machines in the 2002 primary, when she cast an electronic ballot for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill McBride. But a series of computer glitches - including startling cases of corrupted or missing data - has undermined her faith...


Oil prices dip as concerns ease

The price of oil has fallen in New York after Opec president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the oil cartel #39;s members were increasing production.


Top court OKs UFJ-MTFG merger talks

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the go-ahead to merger negotiations between UFJ Holdings Inc. and Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc.


Twinkies crisis in Kansas

The maker of Hostess Twinkies, a cake bar and a piece of Americana children have snacked on for almost 75 years, yesterday raised concerns about the company #39;s ability to stay in business.


Charter Sets Phone Service Deal

Striving to keep pace with crossover-minded rivals, cable operator Charter Communications (CHTR:Nasdaq - news - research) hammered out phone-service arrangements with two big carriers and a consultant.


Samsung ready for 2008 Games

When the Olympic flame faded on Sunday the missions of many athletes, participants and spectators came to an end, but Sunny Hwang knew it was the signal of a new beginning.


Apple Set to Unveil New IMac in Paris

The Apple Expo 2004 opens in Paris on Tuesday with speculation running high that executives will unveil an overdue revamp of the iMac, the sleek desktop that restored Apple #39;s fortunes as a PC maker.


Wonder Wayne hovers between Man United and Newcastle

LONDON: That Englands Euro 2004 wonder boy Wayne Rooney will leave Everton is virtually certain, following an increased offer by Manchester United and the teenagers determination to move on.


Piazza to come off disabled list

NEW YORK -- The slumping New York Mets should get a boost when the major leagues #39; all-time home run leader among catchers returns to their lineup.


Bills Backup QB Out 4-To-6 Weeks (Reuters)

Reuters - Buffalo Bills backup\quarterback Travis Brown will not be out for the season as\initially feared.


La Salle Names Women's Basketball Coach (AP)

AP - Tom Lochner was chosen as women's basketball coach at La Salle on Monday to replace John Miller, who resigned amid allegations he failed to report a rape involving one of his players.


Manitoba RCMP investigating whether convicted pedophile committed more crimes (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - WINNIPEG (CP) - RCMP are investigating whether convicted pedophile and killer Robert Bliss Arthurson committed sex crimes against three more young girls.


Republicans Aim to Show Party Diversity (AP)

AP - Republican convention organizers have crafted a stage lineup aimed at showing a diverse party, giving a spotlight to Education Secretary Rod Paige, who is black; Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, an Asian American; and minority musical groups.


McAlister in Ravens' Camp, Deion Next?

BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback  Chris McAlister agreed to a one-year tender with the team on  Monday, ending the All-Pro's month-long holdout.


Cell phones could keep atomic time

Miniaturization advance could lead to highly precise atomic clocks being installed in cell phones and other consumer devices.


Brambles profit down

BRAMBLES Industries today reported a 7 per cent decline in net profit to \$306.6 million after taking slugs in writedowns and costs particularly from the restructure of its CHEP pallet business.


VeriSign Takes ICANN to State Court

VeriSign Inc. is continuing its legal fight against the main overseer of the Internet #39;s domain-name system, despite the dismissal last week of its federal lawsuit against the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.


Denver #39;s Anderson out for season

Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos fullback Mike Anderson is expected to miss the entire 2004 season because of a severe groin tear.


First Match Features a Big Rally

or Maria Vento-Kabchi of Venezuela, the first match of the United States Open did not begin in very promising fashion yesterday. Facing the former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martnez, Vento-Kabchi lost, 0-6, in the first set.


Stock Fund Inflow Slows To  #36;9.46 Bil (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Despite a sagging stock market, investors put  #36;9.46 billion into stock mutual funds in July.


Handheld Computers Aid Convention Security (AP)

AP - Submachine gun, check. Semiautomatic pistol, check. Personal digital assistant, check. In addition to their usual weaponry, some officers responsible for securing federal buildings at the Republican convention are armed with devices like handheld computers.


Philips Gets The Jump On Another New Promising Wireless Technology: NFC (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Philips Semiconductors has a plan to cash in on the craze for cool new features in cell phones.


Prison workers walk out over pay

Prison maintenance workers stage a 48-hour strike to protest against a pay deal unions describe as 'insulting'.


US spending rebound in July good news for growth

WASHINGTON: United States consumer spending rebounded sharply in July, government data showed yesterday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.


Gabriel jumps 46

TORONTO - Gabriel Resources Ltd. gained more than 46 per cent after the company said it has signed a deal with Newmont Mining to raise \$24.


Charter to launch voice-over-IP service

ST. LOUIS - Charter Communications became the latest company to offer Internet telephone service Monday, announcing agreements with Sprint, Level 3 Communications, and Accenture on Monday.


Tokyo Stocks Close Mixed, Dollar Higher

TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Monday, but the strength of bank and auto maker issues helped the broader market index eke out gains for a 10th straight day -- the longest upswing in 14 years.


US IT spending to grow 7 in 2005

US spending on information technology goods, services, and staff will grow seven percent in 2005 and continue at a similar pace through 2008, according to a study released Monday by Forrester Research.


Mauresmo Starts US Open With a Win

tarting Grand Slam tournaments is usually not a problem for Amelie Mauresmo of France. Finishing on top is. Mauresmo, who has never won a Grand Slam, began the long climb through the United States


Houllier favourite for Newcastle

GERARD HOULLIER was today installed as the early favourite to succeed Sir Bobby Robson as Newcastle United manager. The former Liverpool boss is being tipped to take over with Magpies skipper Alan Shearer, who


Hewitt wins Waterhouse Cup

Lleyton Hewitt cruised to victory on Sunday 29th August in the final of TD Waterhouse Cup, as he easily defeated Peru #39;s Luis Horna, 6-3, 6-1.


Bills sign Matthews to replace injured backup QB

Shane Matthews signed with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, bolstering the team #39;s banged-up quarterback corps. Matthews, an 11-year veteran, is expected to immediately take over as Drew Bledsoe #39;s backup, filling


Explosions Cripple Iraqi Oil Exports

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Oil exports from southern Iraq have been brought to a complete halt, a senior oil official said Monday, following a spate of pipeline attacks launched by insurgents trying to undermine the volatile nation #39;s interim government.


Caribbean Colour Celebrates Carnival #39;s 4Oth Birthday

More than 750,000 people marked the 40th birthday of the Notting Hill Carnival with a burst of Caribbean colour and the infectious calypso beat.


Palestinian martyrs as art

BEACH REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Palestinian painter Fayez al-Hasni is in a situation most artists would envy. At 52, he has launched a genre that has brought him fame and fortune.


Deposed Yugoslav president Milosevic to open defence at war crimes <b>...</b>

Deposed Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic is scheduled to open his defence case at war crimes tribunal Tuesday after months of delays due to his frail health.


For Windows, Opera takes requests

In a first, Opera plans to support Microsoft's cell phone operating system, indicating progress for Windows.


F5 jams new tools into traffic manager

SAN FRANCISCO - The many new mechanisms to secure and speed up applications running on networks are heading for consolidation that should make it easier and less expensive to deliver the kind of performance end users want.


Consumer spending rebounds

Consumer spending rebounded sharply July, government data showed Monday, erasing the disappointment of June and bolstering hopes that the US economy has recovered from its recent soft spot.


Ford Halts Plant Output for Lack of Parts

Ford Motor Co. (FN: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it has stopped production at its assembly plant in Georgia for at least a day because of lack of parts.


Start-Up Offers Low-Power  #39;Personal Supercomputers #39;

Lower electrical power consumption, not just greater data processing oomph, will help a new class of desktop supercomputers unveiled on Monday turn conventional industry logic on its head, its designers say.


Capriati, Federer struggle but win on US Open Day 1

For good or bad, tennis players #39; fortunes change as quickly as the direction of the swirling wind at the US Open. Just ask major champions Jennifer Capriati, Roger Federer and


China telecoms companies  #39;in Olympic pitch #39;

Huawei Technologies and ZTE, the leading Chinese telecommunications equipment makers, say they are in discussions to become sponsors of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.


Surprise! Ochoa surges to win

Lorena Ochoa already had posed with the novelty check and kissed the crystal vase when she called her family in Mexico.  #39; #39;Well, I won #39;t tell anyone, because they #39;re all watching you play No.


Owen tastes first Real action

England striker Michael Owen made a telling contribution off the bench his game for new club Real Madrid. Owen #39;s cross from the right flank in the 52nd minutes set up an easy


Bombing Suspect Detained At Afghanistan Airport

KABUL, Afghanistan -- NATO troops in Afghanistan have detained a man at Kabul airport who had traces of explosives on his hands, a day after a US security firm was bombed, killing 10 people, including three Americans.


Strike shuts Bangladesh

DHAKA: Bangladesh was brought to a standstill yesterday by the fourth general strike in a week called by the opposition. Security was tightened for the shutdown called by the Awami League, which coincided


Serena Easily Wins First U.S. Open Match (AP)

AP - Dressed for a night on the town, Serena Williams was all business in her first match in 4 1/2 weeks. Showing little sign of her injury-induced layoff, the two-time U.S. Open champion advanced to the second round with ease, overwhelming Sandra Kleinova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-3 Monday night.


Gingrich Counters Dems Hide Conservatives (AP)

AP - Newt Gingrich, rebutting criticism the GOP is hiding conservatives during its convention, accused Democrats Monday of shunting anti-abortion and conservative Democrats to the side.


Oil Flat After Drop, More Losses Seen

Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after falling 2 percent a day earlier and were set for further falls in anticipation of higher US crude stocks despite concerns over disruptions to Iraqi oil flow.


Alcoa, others buying pipeline for \$1.3B

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Alcoa, Diversified Utility  amp; Energy Trusts and Alinta have agreed to buy Epic Energy #39;s Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline in Western Australia for \$1.


Consumer Spending Up Following June Decline

Shoppers spent more freely in July as consumer spending rose slightly, though tepid growth in personal income raised concern about whether the trend will continue.


Hollinger Committee Files Report on Black, Directors (Update1)

Hollinger International Inc., publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, said a committee of its board investigating allegations of wrongdoing against former Chief Executive Conrad Black filed a report with a court in Chicago.


Mexican Oil Claims Doubted

Officials at Mexico #39;s state-owned oil monopoly said Monday that the company has detected massive new oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico that could


MedImmune Ends Some Vitaxin Testing

MedImmune Inc. said yesterday it has ended advanced human testing of its drug Vitaxin to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis because it failed to show clinical benefits in preliminary results.


Seven Network Shares Slide as Ad-Revenue Growth Lags Industry

Seven Network Ltd. shares had their biggest drop in four months after the broadcaster posted TV advertising growth that lagged the industry and on concern it won #39;t keep viewers attracted by its Olympic Games coverage.


Circuit City to stop selling T-Mobile

Circuit City Stores Inc. said it will halt sales of T-Mobile USA mobile phones and give the business solely to Verizon Wireless, its other current mobile-phone partner, which will open in-store sales counters.


Seattle #39;s Home Loan Bank may branch out

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, one of 12 regional institutions that provide money to home lenders, is seeking to branch into the turf of mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.


Quanta announces 7.2 drop in profit

Quanta Computer Inc., the world #39;s biggest notebook computer maker, reported an unexpected 7.2 percent decline in second-quarter profit.


Exxon Mobil Director Longwell to Retire

Exxon Mobil Corp. said Monday that executive vice president and board member Harry J. Longwell, 63, plans to retire at the end of the year after serving nine years as a director and 41 years with the company.


High Court Petitioned on Cable Net Access Rule

The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.


Genes unravel mystery of schizophrenia

Psychotic mice that flee other mice may offer insights into diseases such as schizophrenia, US researchers say. The genetically engineered mice have mutations in two key genes that make them suffer from psychosis


Wi-Fi Jacks May Lead To Cheaper Networks

Businesses looking to deploy wireless LANs will soon have an alternative to installing access points on the ceiling. Aruba Wireless Networks, a Wi-Fi systems vendor, and Ortronics Inc.


Don #39;t Expect Privacy on the Web

Opinion: Whether they realize it or not, many people leave sensitive information out in plain view on Web sites. But sooner or later, a Google search will dig it up.


Cell phones could keep atomic time

Atomic clocks may be headed into cell phones, thanks to a breakthrough by federal researchers. Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated the heart of an atomic clock


FileMaker Unveils Advanced Server Edition At Devcon

At the FileMaker Developers Conference in Phoenix this week, the company will announce availability of FileMaker 7 Advanced Server Edition, and boast about the 10 million copies of its eponymous database that have shipped since 1984.


Athens #39; image bolstered by Olympics

Early fears of an Olympics disaster failed to materialize here in Athens, where the heightened security may have been obtrusive, but was not enough to keep away the crowds.


Jury is still out on Serena

We are happy to report that Serena Williams is back on top of her game. Serena Williams made quick work of Sandra Kleinova. On Monday night at the US Open, Williams broke new fashion


Fuller thrills on Premiership debut

LONDON (CMC) - Jamaica Reggae Boyz striker Ricardo Fuller made a successful debut for Portsmouth, setting up one goal and playing a role in another as the Hampshire club beat Fulham, 4-3, in the English Football Premiership yesterday.


Ward #39;s two HRs power Pirates

At the tail end of August, with 31 games remaining, the approach Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon is preaching is the same as it was in the beginning


Hanging Up The Helmet: NASCAR Legend To Retire

It only seemed fitting that Rusty Wallace would announce his coming retirement at Daytona Speedway. After all, that #39;s where Wallace #39;s friend and competitor Dale Earnhardt lost his life in a 2001 accident.


NL Wrap: Maddux, Sosa Lead Cubs to Victory Over Expos

Greg Maddux tossed seven innings of shutout ball and helped his own cause with a pair of singles as the Chicago Cubs downed the Expos 5-2 in National League action in Montreal Monday.


Security Tightened in Kabul After Bombing

Security was tightened across Kabul on Monday in the wake of a vehicle bomb on Sunday that killed three Americans working for an American contractor and at least four other people.


Bear escapes zoo to frolic in children #39;s playground

Staff at Berlin #39;s internationally renowned zoo were working to restore public confidence yesterday after a 110kg South American bear escaped from its enclosure and spent more than half an hour frolicking in a children #39;s playground before being knocked out


China Motor, Quanta, Techtronic: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview

The following stocks may rise or fall in Asian markets, excluding Japan, today. Prices are as of the local market #39;s close. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.


Appeals Cable Broadband Ruling to Supreme Court

The US government has asked the Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling that could lead to heavier regulation of cable companies #39; high-speed Internet service.


Third try not a charm for launch

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Lingering storm clouds Sunday evening foiled a third attempt to launch the last Atlas 2AS rocket in as many days.


Juniper Tightens Security In VPN Appliance

Juniper Networks Inc. on Monday launched an initiative to tighten security between its VPN gear and third-party end-point security products.


FileMaker ships FS 7 Advanced, 10M copies

FileMaker today began shipping FileMaker Server 7 Advanced, an enhanced version of FileMaker Server 7 that provides advanced web publishing and connectivity options for efficiently managing shared solutions for desktop and web clients.


Bank CEO to explain actions in re

Bank of America honcho Kenneth Lewis arrives in Boston today to try to put out fires blazing on multiple fronts due to recent controversial employment moves by his Charlotte, NC-based bank.


Top Seed Federer, Andre Agassi Advance at US Open (Update5)

Top seed Roger Federer beat Albert Costa in their first-round match at the US Open, and two-time champion Andre Agassi beat Robby Ginepri as the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year got under way.


Castillo may miss series because of ankle injury

NEW YORK - Second baseman Luis Castillo might sit out Florida #39;s four-game series with the Mets because of a contusion on his right ankle from getting hit by a pitch Sunday.


Red Sox look for a little magic in September stretch

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a repeat of  quot;Morgan Magic, quot; but repeating 1988 isn #39;t that easy. The Red Sox, who were 10 games behind the New York Yankees on Aug. 15, have chopped that to 4 games.


Madelaine Drohan

The world press has had a field day ever since Mark Thatcher, the 51-year-old son of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, was arrested in South Africa for his alleged involvement in an attempted mercenary coup.


Australia pressured for NZ law change

Australia pressured New Zealand into tightening its citizenship laws because of fears it could be used as a back door to gain entry into Australia, a NZ government MP said today.


Stock and oil prices lower

NEW YORK - US tech stocks tumbled while blue chips slipped in extremely thin volume yesterday as security concerns surrounding the Republican National Convention here and worries about earnings kept investors on the sidelines.


BP Agrees to Sell \$2 Billion of LNG to SK Corp. Unit (Update1)

BP Plc, Europe #39;s largest oil company, and its partners in an Indonesian liquefied natural gas venture agreed to sell about \$2 billion of the fuel over 20 years to a unit of South Korea #39;s largest oil refiner.


Sour apple

THE COMPETITION from Boston is obviously becoming too much, and New York is starting to crack. It #39;s not simply the Red Sox on a late season streak that is baking the Apple, but the events of July when a bean


Search Is Second Most Popular Online Activity

Aug. 30, 2004. Approximately 38 million Americans use search engines each day, making search second only to e-mail as the most popular online activity according to a new report.


Roundup: Newcastle United fires its manager

Newcastle United fired Bobby Robson as manager Monday after the northeast English side suffered a turmoil-plagued start to its Premiership season.


Wallace retiring after 05

Rusty Wallace is etched in history for having won the first NASCAR Nextel Cup race ever held at New Hampshire International Speedway.


Palestinians lament Arab Idol outcome

About 3000 Palestinians, some holding images of Ammar Hassan, gather in the West Bank to watch the final of the Arab Superstar contest.


Asian Stocks Mostly Lower on Tech Worries (Reuters)

Reuters - Asian shares were mostly lower on\Tuesday, pulled down by technology stocks following worries\about a sales forecast from bellwether Intel Corp. and\unexpectedly flat industrial output in Japan.


Senior French official evacuated under fire in Haiti (AFP)

AFP - A senior French government official was evacuated from a Haitian hospital after unknown gunmen opened fire, in an apparent attack on the official.


High Court Petitioned on Cable Net Access Rule (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.


Finland Tops Czech Republic 4-0 in Worlds (AP)

AP - Miikka Kiprusoff stopped all 12 shots, and Saku Koivu and Niko Kapanen were among four goal scorers in Finland's 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup of Hockey opener Monday.


Manugistics Fires Its President (washingtonpost.com)

washingtonpost.com - Manugistics Group Inc. disclosed yesterday that it fired its president, as the maker of business software tries to reverse slipping sales, rising costs and a falling stock price.


England and India aim to buck trends (AFP)

AFP - England cannot win a one-day international batting first while India coach John Wright reckons his team are having trouble chasing totals.


Martin Retires After Losing at U.S. Open (AP)

AP - There would be no fifth set this time for Todd Martin. Martin announced his retirement Monday after he failed to close out the fourth set in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 loss to No. 31 Fabrice Santoro in the first round of the U.S. Open.


Terrorist fears hang over Australian election (AFP)

AFP - A former US presidential adviser has warned Australia is at increased risk of a Spanish-style terrorist attack ahead of the October 9 election, citing the opposition's plan to withdraw troops from Iraq.


Rescuers Try to Lure Humpback Through Dam (AP)

AP - A humpback whale trapped for more than a week behind a hydroelectric dam refused the latest attempt Monday to lure him back to the ocean.


Howard Baker Undergoes Heart Surgery (AP)

AP - Howard Baker, the former Senate majority leader now serving as U.S. ambassador to Japan, underwent open heart surgery Monday.


Powell Cancels Athens Visit Amid Protests (AP)

AP - Secretary of State Colin Powell canceled his trip to Greece at the last minute partly because of concern his presence  #151; expected to be met with anti-war protests  #151; might have disrupted the closing ceremony at the Olympics, State Department officials said Saturday.


Milosevic to open trial defence

Ex-Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic could be forced to accept a defence lawyer on Tuesday as his trial reopens.


US soldier tried for 'betrayal'

A US soldier goes on trial accused of trying to supply Islamic militants with military information.


Royal Mail misses service target

Royal Mail is expected to announce it has failed to meet its 15 targets in the first three months of this financial year.


Social Conservatives Wield Influence on Platform

Republicans approved a platform against legalized abortion and gay marriage, reflecting the clout of social conservatives.


A 53-Minute Dress Rehearsal for Serena Williams

Warming up in black, knee-high tennis boots, Serena Williams rolled to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Sandra Kleinova on opening night at the United States Open.


Homeowners Come Up Short on Insurance

Millions of homeowners are underinsured, fed largely by a shift in the way property insurance has been sold in recent years.


Piazza Homers in Return; Benson Will Miss Start

Mike Piazza's return was overshadowed by the news that Kris Benson would miss at least his next start with a strained right shoulder.


Long Stifled, Iraqis Make Most of Chance to Vent on Talk Radio

Iraq's first talk radio station, Radio Dijla, has been putting Iraqis' opinions on everything from politics to romance directly on the air.


Mexican Claim of New Oil Deposits  Doubted

Officials at Mexico's state-owned oil monopoly said Monday that the company has detected massive new oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico that could potentially double the country's reserves, but industry analysts cautioned that the  findings are still unproven.


Familiar American Roster Adds New Wrinkles for the World Cup

When the United States plays Canada on Tuesday in the teams' first game of the World Cup of Hockey, the Americans' primary colors should be red, white, blue and gray.


Maker of Twinkies Delays Filing Annual Report, Hires Turnaround Firm

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 30 -- Twinkie maker Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Monday delayed filing its annual report for the second time, a move that dragged shares lower by more than 42 percent on speculation about the company's ongoing viability.


Japan's production fails to grow

Japanese industrial production fails to expand for a second month in a row, official figures show.


Carolinas Watch for Hurricane Frances

RICHMOND, Va. - Residents and officials in the Carolinas on Monday were cleaning up from Tropical Storm Gaston - and keeping their eyes on Hurricane Frances...


Report: Sex Assault Widespread at Bases

Sexual assaults at U.S. Air Force bases are more widespread than officials first believed, and addressing the problem will require major institutional changes, according to an Air Force report released Monday...


Michael Moore Draws Boos at Convention

NEW YORK - Already a box office sensation, filmmaker Michael Moore got another loud reception Monday at the Republican convention. This time, it was boos...


McCain Endorses Bush, Defends Iraq War

NEW YORK - Sen. John McCain swept aside his long-running differences with President Bush on Monday and urged voters to re-elect him, offering a stout defense of Bush's decision to invade Iraq as the only way to keep that country from acquiring weapons of mass destruction...


George silent against ex-mates

IRVING, Texas -- Bill Parcells saw exactly what he wanted: Vinny Testaverde and Keyshawn Johnson hooking up again like old times. Testaverde completed 17 of 24 passes for 240 yards and his first touchdown


Batterymates lift Cubs

Greg Maddux was on top of his game and he even chipped in at the plate as he and the Cubs won the opener of a three-game series against the Expos, 5-2, on


Gunbattle in Haiti leaves one dead

Gunmen opened fire on a Haitian hospital with a top French official inside Monday, sparking a battle that left at least one gunman dead and two people wounded, officials said.


Exxon Executive to Retire

Harry J. Longwell, executive vice president at Exxon Mobil, will retire at the end of the year, the company said yesterday. Mr. Longwell, 63, is retiring after 41 years.


Ortronics and Aruba partner on world #39;s first Wi-Fi wall outlet

Aruba Wireless Networks and Ortronics have developed the world #39;s first Wi-Fi wall outlet. The new patent-pending Wi-Jack Wi-Fi wall outlet will be marketed and manufactured by Ortronics and will integrate


The long Goodbye

When Rusty Wallace competes in the final NASCAR race of his career at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 20, 2005, he will be 49 years old.


Matching Wits on Politics

Maryland offensive lineman Andrew Crummey and cornerback Domonique Foxworth play on opposite sides of the field and sit on opposing sides of the political fence.


Brooks Will Be Returner

Inside linebacker Ahmad Brooks will debut as a kickoff returner when 16th-ranked Virginia opens the season Saturday at Temple, but he might not start the game at his usual position.


Thirteen Players Released

The Washington Redskins announced 13 cuts Monday and must make one more roster move today to reach the NFL's limit.


Giambi Set to Return

Jason Giambi is expected to rejoin the Yankees Tuesday to continue his rehabilitation. The five-time all-star has not played since July 23.


Ultimate Soccer Mom

In addition to driving Freddy to practice, Emelia Adu also holds responsibilities more befitting of a campaign manager than the mother of a teen.


Warner Snaps Back

As rookie Eli Manning struggles, Kurt Warner will be the starting quarterback for the Giants' Sept. 12 regular season opener at Philadelphia.


Sadr Suspends Attacks, Plans to Enter Politics

The shift could resolve a significant threat to Iraq's stability and provide a boost to the interim government.


New Threats Against Americans in Kabul

American officials warned U.S. citizens Monday to avoid high-profile locations and government facilities in the Afghan capital after Sunday's car bombing outside the office of an American security firm here.


US Air Locked in Down-to-Wire Talks on Cuts With Its Pilots

US Airways was locked in tough bargaining on wage and benefit cuts with its pilots union, whose backing is critical for the struggling airline to avoid another bankruptcy filing.


Tyson Went on the Atkins Diet, but Its Profit Slimmed Down

Tyson Foods, the worlds largest meat processor, said that its earnings would probably be less than expected.


Will Schwab Sell at a Discount?

Employees at the institutional investing unit of brokerage Charles Schwab (SCH ) are anxiously awaiting an announcement from management that their division is to be sold to investment bank UBS (UBS ) for a reported \$265 million.


LNR Property buyout marks third billion-dollar deal

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- With LNR Property #39;s acquisition by Cerberus Capital Management on Sunday marking the third billion-dollar buyout deal in as many months, investor appetite for the sector has sent Morgan Stanley #39;s index of real estate investment trusts


CIO poll shows optimism over increased tech spending

LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- US technology spending is projected to rise 7 percent next year and continue at about the same rate through 2008, according to results of a survey released Monday that also showed improved optimism on outlays in the sector.


Yakubu lifts Pompey

PORTSMOUTH held on for their first Premiership win of the season after an Aiyegbeni Yakubu hat-trick helped them outscore Fulham in a seven-goal thriller at Fratton Park.


Marlins #39; Miguel Cabrera reacts after hitting a two-run home run. <b>...</b>

The Florida Marlins are trying to make their move in the NL wild-card race. Damion Easley, starting because of an injury to Luis Castillo, hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning


Kobe Bryant arrives in court for jury selection

EAGLE - Jury selection in the Kobe Bryant trial is taking place this week. It #39;s the first time Bryant saw the people who could end up hearing his case.


High Court Petitioned on Cable Net Access Rule

The Bush administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a decision that requires cable companies to open their high-speed Internet networks to rival online providers.\-The Washington Post


Manugistics Fires Its President

Manugistics Group Inc. disclosed Monday that it fired its president, as the maker of business software tries to reverse slipping sales, rising costs and a falling stock price.
-The Washington Post


MedImmune Ends Some Vitaxin Testing

MedImmune Inc. said Monday it has ended advanced human testing of its drug Vitaxin to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis because it failed to show clinical benefits in preliminary results.
-The Washington Post


AMD to demonstrate dual-core chips

Advanced Micro Devices will demonstrate dual-core chips Tuesday, but Intel will likely do the same in a week.


Wireless tech gets workout at RNC

Protesters and federal agents are using new tools to communicate with cohorts during the Republican National Convention.


Harrah #39;s and Caesars Seeking to Sell 4 Casinos to Protect Merger

arrah #39;s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment, which announced plans to merge in July, are in talks with a group of financiers about selling the Atlantic City Hilton and three other casinos as a way to win approval from regulators for their merger


Microsoft Delays New Windows Search Feature

Microsoft will release its long-awaited update to its Windows operating system in 2006 without its advanced file search capability, the company said last week.


Pitching fails Giants once again Another early exit for starter as <b>...</b>

Atlanta -- The Giants returned from the South after a 3-4 trip that should have been better, culminated by a game that they should have won.


Senior French official evacuated under fire in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE : A senior French government official was evacuated from a Haitian hospital after unknown gunmen opened fire, in an apparent attack on the official.


What is a Search Engine?

What is a Search Engine?\\All search engines start with a "search box", which is sometimes the main focus of the site, e.g. google.com, dmoz.org, altavista.com; sometimes the "search box" is just one feature of a portal site, e.g. yahoo.com, msn.com, netscape.com. Just type in your search phrase and click the ...


Advanced Micro Plans to Show New Chip Ahead of Intel

Advanced Micro Devices plans to demonstrate its version of a new approach to processor design, with a chip that is expected to offer faster computing and relatively less power consumption.


Can Microsoft Beat iTunes With a Store of Its Own?

Microsoft is now aiming at a market that Apple Computer pioneered more than a year ago with its iTunes online music store.


Convention Boasts Miles of Technology

The Republican National Convention has more than 40,000 miles of cabling to operate high speed computer systems, telephone lines and live television broadcasts.


Alitalia union may agree job cuts

A union leader at Alitalia says for the first time that he may consider job losses to help secure the future of the troubled Italian carrier.


Ministers support wheat board #39;s role

WINNIPEGThree federal cabinet ministers have assured the Canadian Wheat Board that they support its monopoly selling powers debated at recent world trade talks, the board #39;s chairman said yesterday.


HK Techtronics To Buy Swedish Power Tools Ops For \$713M

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Power tool maker Techtronic Industries Co. (0669.HK) Tuesday announced plans to buy the electric power tools business of Sweden #39;s Atlas Copco AB (ATCO-A.


Buzz of possible Target, Bay deal

Speculation of a possible deal between Hudson #39;s Bay Co. and American retailer Target Corp. heated up again as the Canadian icon prepared to release its quarterly results today, but the Bay #39;s largest shareholder downplayed the rumours.


Intel test chip boasts technology to add to speed

Intel, the world #39;s biggest semiconductor maker, said Monday it built a test chip with a new process that creates faster circuits by packing 10 million transistors into an area the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen.


Psychotic Mice May Aid Study of Disease - Report

Psychotic mice that flee their littermates may offer insights into diseases such as schizophrenia, US researchers reported on Monday.