Siena, 23:41 - BASKET, EUROLEGA: TOP 16, ESORDIO OK PER MONTEPASCHI SIENA

La Montepaschi Siena scaccia i brutti ricordi di Coppa Italia e delle ultime uscite in campionato co...


Sanzioni 'eque e calibrate' nel testo del governo


By The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Sep. 5--CHAPEL HILL -- Aqua North Carolina water company had a wastewater spill Thursday of an estimated 20,000 gallons from a cracked pipe in Carolina Meadows retirement community.


Samsung is investing $275M to increase LCD production capacity

Samsung is going to increase its 7th generation LCD production line and will pay with its own cash reserves. Samsung says that this will help them to meet demand for large size TVs and computer monitors.


Hi-tech criminals are turning away from viruses to mount the most serious attacks, warn security experts.


Sharks will migrate into Antarctic waters if warming continues, threatening marine animals, scientists warn.


Berlusconi assolto, DellâUtri condannato

Ieri i giudici di Milano hanno assolto Silvio Berlusconi dalle accuse di aver corrotto i giudici del Tribunale di Roma per manipolare la vendita della Sme. Oggi quelli di Palermo hanno condannato a 9 anni


Militant suffragettes threatened to shoot Liberal Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, newly released archives reveal.


US consumer prices rise 0.2 percent in September

WASHINGTON : American consumer prices climbed a moderate 0.2 percent in the month to September, curbed by a slide in energy costs.


NBC executive survives jet crash; at least 2 killed

Dick Ebersol, the chairman of NBC Sports, survived a charter jet crash that killed at least two people in Colorado on Sunday, the network told a local affiliate.


U.S. stock futures fell on Friday,  suggesting Wall Street may open under pressure after a key  monthly jobs report due at 8:30 a.m. EDT.


Weary Berdych races into Thai Open second round

Third-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych rushed past Thai qualifier Kittipong Wachiramanowong 6-3 6-0 to reach the second round of the Thailand Open on Wednesday.


Working the phones of a health-care hotline in Boston, Kate Bicego does something that is unique in the country: she explains how even the poorest people can get state-funded health coverage.


First phase of major Iraq campaign almost over: U.S.

BAQUBA, Iraq  - U.S. forces believe the initial combat phase of a major offensive to clear al Qaeda from the Iraqi city of Baquba is nearly complete and any militants left could be confronted in the next 24 hours.


Francis Ford Coppola's first movie in a decade, "Youth Without Youth," will have its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival next month, organizers said Thursday.


And as the boys in blue are all there in the Caribbeans (also known


Centosette euro di aumento e norme migliori per la sicurezza


A former lecturer is jailed for his part in a fraud costing Barnsley College up to Â£940,000.


AMERICA/CILE - La Chiesa e i gruppi Pro-vita si mobilitano contro le sanzioni del governo alle farmacie che non vendono la pillola abortiva: un attentato non solo contro la vita ma anche contro la libertÃ  Santiago del Cile (Agenzia Fides) - Il Ministero della Salute del Cile ha imposto una multa di 33 milioni di pesos a tre catene di farmacie che non hanno tra i loro prodotti la pillola abortiva. Fino ad ora i principali laboratori cileni si erano rif...


Iran wants talks on its nuclear program but rejects preconditions demanding it freeze the work, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday, just ahead of a U.N. deadline for Tehran to back down.


LOS ANGELES  - The effects-laden dragon tale "Eragon" flew high on the back of openings in 76 territories over the weekend, taking in $30.1 million and ending the four-week reign of "Casino Royale" as the No. 1 choice of the overseas audience.


Israeli Troops Kill 14 Palestinians, Sharon Asks for Gaza Plan ...

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has formally asked parliament to approve his Gaza withdrawal plan, saying it will strengthen Israel and will move the Jewish state forward "on the road to peace.


Supernatural thriller "Forgotten" debuts top N. America box office

The supernatural thriller " The Forgotten" scared up the biggest bucks at North America box office over the weekend, according to preliminary studio estimates released Sunday.


From Database to Crime Scene: Network Is Potent Police Weapon

Now two years old, a police search engine has evolved into one of the departmentâs most potent crime-fighting tools.


Lo sfondo della passerella e' un'immagine abissale


Sri Lanka's 25-year civil war with Tamil Tiger rebels will likely escalate into the bloodiest period of fighting the island has seen after the government scrapped a tattered truce, experts said on Thursday.


Suspected Chinese sub enters Japan waters

Japan's Defense Agency suspects that an unidentified submarine sighted in Japanese waters early Wednesday was a Chinese nuclear submarine, Kyodo News reports.


By Stacey Eidson, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Mar. 7--SARASOTA -- With her plastic bag in hand, Siesta Key resident Beverly Peyser enjoys her early morning walks on the beach so much that she doesn't mind occasionally picking up trash scattered along the shore.


Mastermind of Iraq Yazidi attack killed: U.S. military

U.S. forces killed a militant linked to al Qaeda who masterminded truck bomb attacks on Iraq's minority Yazidi community last month that killed more than 400 people, the U.S. military said on Sunday.


Japan Issues Order to Deport Ex-Chess Champ Fischer

Japan issued a deportation order on  Tuesday against former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, who  is wanted in the United States for defying sanctions, but his  lawyer immediately filed an appeal, blocking the move.


9 U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq; Abducted Soldier Found Dead

BAGHDAD, May 23 -- Nine U.S. soldiers and Marines were killed in Iraq on Tuesday, and the military said that the body of a man found in the Euphrates River early Wednesday was that of an American soldier abducted during a deadly ambush south of Baghdad almost two weeks ago, U.S. officials said.


Three sent for UK radiological tests after spy death

Three people have been sent to a special clinic for radiological tests following the death of a former Russian spy in London, a spokeswoman for Britain's Health Protection Agency (HPA) said on Monday.


Auburn Hills - (11/29/04)--Auburn Hills police say they have identified the chair thrower from the Pistons/Pacers brawl. The suspect who allegedly threw the chair is a 35-year-old man from Genesee County's Mundy Township.


Study: War on Poverty Sees More Hungry, Homeless

Despite a war on poverty that began  more than four decades ago, the ranks of the hungry and  homeless in the United States are increasing even as government  funding declines, a study released on Tuesday found.


Six gunmen killed in north Lebanese clash with army

QALAMOUN, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops killed six Islamist militants during a clash in the northern town of Qalamoun early on Thursday, security sources said.


India's most wanted bandit has been killed by police in a gun battle while on his way to get treatment for an eye problem, ending a two-decade hunt for a


WASHINGTON -- An explosion ripped through a makeshift dining hall at an Army base in northern Iraq yesterday, killing more than 20 people and wounding nearly 60. A US military spokesman said 19 American soldiers were killed, making it the deadliest attack against US forces since the start of the war.


Swimming: Shibata Wins Women's 800m Freestyle

Japan's Ai Shibata prevailed in a sprint  finish to win the women's 800 meter freestyle gold medal at the  Athens Games Friday.


I walked out of my office yesterday morning and crossed the street to the bank. I didn't speak with a teller. I never do. I can't remember the last time I waited in the tellers' line.


CLEVELAND - LeBron James soared, swooped and scored almost at will with Larry Brown watching from the opposite bench. Perhaps trying to show his US Olympic team coach he should have played more in Greece, James


Scientists develop a synthetic version of a herb-based drug to treat malaria.


The Chinese government has shut down 1,600 Internet cafes during 2004 and hit thousands more with fines and temporary closures. The country's Culture Ministry claims that the shuttered establishments


HUNDREDS of federal agents have stormed a town on the Mexican capital's outskirts, breaking down doors to collar the leaders of a mob that burned two police officers to death.


US captures alleged top insurgent in Iraq

BAGHDAD - US-led forces in Baghdad have captured a man they describe as a senior member of the militant network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


Surfers who have been fighting a plan to build a toll road that could alter the iconic surf break at Lower Trestles, Calif., received some good news recently.


Independent security researcher stumbles upon usernames and passwords to nearly 1,000 government officials worldwide.


IAEA says North Korea reactor shut, Seoul sends aid

U.N. nuclear inspectors verified the shut down of North Korea's reactor, confirming the most significant move to curb the North's atomic ambitions in years, but more remains to be done, the head of the IAEA said on Monday.


Baseball Owners Tentatively OK Expos Move

Washington Nationals baseball caps are offered for sale on the first day of the Nationals team store at RFK Stadium in Washington Friday, Dec. 3, 2004.


In Small Packages, Fewer Calories and More Profit

In three years, sales of 100-calorie snack packs have passed the $20- million-a-year mark, as consumers donât seem to mind paying more for less.


The London Oratory School can continue interviewing prospective pupils and their parents, the High Court rules.


Finjan: Warning users or scaring up business?

Security tools maker Finjan Software warned on Wednesday that it hadfound as many as 10 security flaws in the last update to Microsoft's flagship operating system, Windows XP Service Pack 2. In a statement


Vagrant Killings Raise Fears of Brazil Death Squad

SAO PAULO, Brazil  - The beating to death of four  vagrants and the battering of several others in downtown Sao  Paulo have raised suspicions of death squads as crime soars in  this vast South American city, officials said on Friday.


Some Oils May Cause Breast Growth in Boys

U.S. National Institutes of Health scientists say repeated topical use of products containing lavender or tea tree oils can cause enlarged breasts in boys.


Smith spent the 2003-04 campaign with New Orleans after signing with the Hornets as a free agent. In 71 games last season, he averaged just five points per outing.


Treasury debt prices slipped  on  Tuesday after a big jump in October U.S. producer prices raised  the risk of a more aggressive Federal Reserve campaign to raise  interest rates.


SiCKO patients got VIP treatment in Cuba

Three New York rescue workers injured in  the September 11 attacks got the best treatment Cuba can offer  in Michael Moore's film critique of U.S. health care, the Cuban  doctors who attended them said this week.


Big Ben tours work like clockwork -- they have to

Woe betide anyone who is late for London's most striking attraction.


A El Alto ha parlato di collaborazione e solidarieta'


Justice Dept. Opposes Net Neutrality, Wants Priority Web Fees

Justice Department tells FCC that internet service providers should be allowed to charge a fee for priority Web traffic. DOJ says it's opposed to "Net neutrality," the principle that all Internet sites should be equally accessible to any Web user.


TORY Leader David Cameron ; Ephraim Hardcastle

TORY leader David Cameron is being advised on presentational matters by Conservative elder statesman Douglas Hurd, 77, an ex- Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary.


Alain Prost says McLaren's decision to give Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso equal status could work against them.


Keeping Score: Itâs a Pitch-by-Pitch Scouting Report, Minus the Scout

Enhanced Gameday is the application available on Major League Baseballâs Web site that reports the trajectory of every pitch thrown in a game in real time.


Such has been Chelsea's dominance of their Champions League group that the other three teams including holders Porto are still all vying for a place in the knockout stage going into their final games next month.


Citigroup has huge loss, cuts dividend, raises cash

Citigroup Inc said on Tuesday it plans to raise $14.5 billion, slash its dividend and cut 4,200 jobs to shore up its balance sheet after a write-down for mortgages led to a record $9.83 billion quarterly loss.


Canadian researchers to sell quantum chips by 2008

D-Wave Systems plans to begin selling quantum computers in 2008, pitching them as an adjunct to conventional digital computers, not a replacement for them.


Piu' luce dall'estero, parte la San Fiorano-Robbia


Terror Attacks Spur Israel Road Deaths Spike-Study

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


The original Capt. Kirk is disheartened he won't get to boldly go anywhere with his old pal Spock in the new "Star Trek" movie. While Leonard Nimoy is reprising his role as the pointy-eared Vulcan in next year's science-fiction flick, William Shatner is not on board as Kirk.


Brian Butterfield, the Toronto third base coach and Orono native whose Blue Jays went 5-14 against the Boston Red Sox and 7-11 against the New York Yankees, said he is picking the Red Sox to win the best-of-seven America League Championship Series against


Dope Rules May Cost Sports Olympic Spots

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency warned Friday that 'âmore than a handfulâ' of Olympic sports have failed to comply with anti-doping rules.


NBA Game Summary - Phoenix vs. LA Lakers

Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Brian Grant had 22 points and Chris Mihm added 15, as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Phoenix Suns, 111-103.


Gaidar says foes of Kremlin may have wanted him dead

Former Russian premier Yegor Gaidar said  on Thursday enemies of the Kremlin probably tried to kill him  during a trip to Dublin last month in an attack he likened to  something from a "political thriller."


Monetary policy experts have started putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to stem the rupeeâs rise.


Two controversial penalties help Arsenal beat Spurs in the first north London derby at the Emirates.


1980's Soft Cell singer, Marc Almond, badly injured in road crash

Singer Marc Almond, whose 1980s band Soft Cell scored a huge hit with its version of Tainted Love, was hospitalized Monday after suffering severe head injuries in a road crash, police said.


CB's forced fumble halts Packers' attack

For most of the first 54 minutes of Sunday's game, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jason David was definitely a marked man, a rookie fourth-round draft choice who could almost


Scientists release results from Huygens' journey to Saturn's moon, revealing evidence of flooding on the surface.


Jakarta suspects key terror suspect over bombing

A car bomb attack outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta on Thursday bears all the hallmarks of a Malaysian terror suspect who is a senior member of an al Qaeda-linked group, Indonesia's police chief said.


Turkey determined to act against Kurdish rebels: FM

Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday his country would not hesitate to act against Kurdish rebels waging deadly attacks against its troops and warned them against testing its resolve.


Taco Bell says told E. coli outbreak over

Taco Bell Corp. said on Thursday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had informed it that an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce served at its restaurants in four U.S. states was over.


Estimating Relevance of Organic Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Loads to a Blackwater River Estuary1

By Hendrickson, John; Trahan, Nadine; Gordon, Emily; Ouyang, Ying  ABSTRACT:  In blackwater river estuaries, a large portion of external carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus load are combined in complex organic molecules of varying recalcitrance.


If Electoral College Fails, House Decides

One near-certainty in this election of many uncertainties is that if the Electoral College can't pick a winner, George W. Bush will stay in the White House.


Here are 46 great (and free) add-ons for Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 that offer safer browsing, easier site sharing, improved searching, faster news gathering, and more.


Tonightâs debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry marks the culmination of months of campaigning, speeches and attack ads, and the clash will likely


At home in Quincy the other day, Bob Cannon retrieved the day's mail, and after removing the elastic band he began to sort through the hefty stack -- catalog


Vina del Mar, 11:35 - TENNIS, VINA DEL MAR: VOLANDRI BATTUTO IN SEMIFINALE

Filippo Volandri si ferma in semifinale al torneo Atp di Vina del Mar (terra battuta, montepremi 380...


Commuter Jet Crashes in Mo., Killing Eight

Kirksville, Mo. Police Officer Scott Carriker, right, watches rescue crews leave the scene of a commuter plane crash early Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, just south of Kirksville.


In a story published yesterday in the New York Times , four economics and statistics professors from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School suggested a 45-page report produced by Roger Clemens's management team to refute charges that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner used performance-enhancing drugs late in his career "does not make a convincing case for his innocence." ...


For Values-Based Produce, a Heroic Seafaring Quest

âThe Pirates Who Donât Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movieâ is a rather ordinary film with faith at its core.


O'Keefe poised to step down from NASA post

After three tumultuous years at the space agency's helm, NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe is poised to leave the Bush administration to become chancellor of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.


Dhaka - Brendon McCullum completed his maiden Test century on Thursday to extend New Zealand's first-innings lead in the first test against Bangladesh.


Elvis Dumervil enjoys hearing he can't do something. The Denver Broncos rookie has been told that his entire life.


Nokia launches wireless content solution

Nokia, one of the leading brands in mobile technologies, has launched a new wireless content solution that will prove to be beneficial to many consumers worldwide.


BEA sees Java virtualization approach as differentiator

(InfoWorld) - Middleware vendor BEA Systems Inc. will lay out its Java virtualization strategy later this week in China, an approach the vendor hopes will differentiate it from its competitors. At its BEAWorld user conference in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday, the company will announce a product road map for software due out in 2007 and aimed at optimizing how enterprise Java applications run in virtualized environments. The move has been driven by customer demand, according to Guy Churchward, vice president of WebLogic products at BEA. Users are looking for ways to improve on the more general-purpose server virtualization capabilities already provided by vendors such as EMC Corp., XenSource Inc. and Microsoft Corp. "Customers were running into challenges around efficiency, optimization and performance," he said. Come the first quarter of next year, BEA plans to release WebLogic Server Virtual Edition (WLS-VE), a version of its Java application server that includes the vendor's new Liquid VM technology. Liquid VM is a BEA-specific Java Virtual Machine that enables Java applications to run directly on a hypervisor without requiring an operating system to be present. Initially, Liquid VM will work only with VMware's ESX Server hypervisor, but BEA plans to support other hypervisors in future including those from XenSource and Microsoft, Churchward said. Being able to run Java applications virtually without recourse to an operating system will enable users to substantially reduce the amount of computer power, enabling them to lower the hardware costs per application. Drawing a comparison betweenÂ VMware's current approach towards application virtualization and BEA's new take, Churchward gave an analogy about moving house. VMware's like a removal firm that comes in and packages up the entire contents of a person's house and transports it using massive trucks. "Once you open the boxes at your new place, you discover you don't need 60 percent of it," he said. BEA's approach resembles an individual taking the time to go through all their possessions prior to moving and throwing away what they don't need, therefore requiring smaller vans to transport their belongings. "BEA's approach directly targets Java infrastructure flexibility, which has not always been the platform's core strength," James Governor, analyst with RedMonk, wrote in an e-mail interview. He believes the vendor is the first among the major middleware vendors to go down this path, but points to smaller companies Cassatt Corp. and DataSynapse Inc., which are already pursuing what he terms "a virtualize/automate/WebLogic strategy." Due out in the summer of 2007 is Liquid Operations Control (LOC), BEA software to manage and control Java applications running on virtualized infrastructure. While users can combine LOC and Liquid VM to improve their WebLogic virtualization capabilities, BEA intends to widen LOC's scope so it can be applied to all enterprise Java applications, Churchward said, including support for the Apache Software Foundation's Tomcat technology. Moving to manage other Java application servers is a course BEA has already begun to pursue, Governor wrote. "It's the right strategy, which BEA could dramatically accelerate by purchasing Covalent," he added. Open-source company Covalent Technologies Inc. provides products and services for Tomcat and other Apache software including the Axis Web service framework and Geronimo application server. Â


Ritardi anche nei traghetti da e per Civitavecchia


Officials Extend Venezuela Poll Hours Until Midnight

CARACAS, Venezuela  - Venezuelan electoral  officials on Sunday extended voting hours for the recall  referendum on the rule of left-wing President Hugo Chavez until  12 a.m. to accommodate massive voter turn out.


Pentagon report slams military over lax security oversight of the nation's nuclear arsenal


Prosecutors have dropped a drug charge against David Faustino, best known for playing Bud Bundy on the TV series "Married With Children."


Update 5: Euro Reaches New High Against US Dollar

The US dollar fell to another new low against the euro Friday, pushing the European currency higher than $1.34 after US employment data came in weaker than expected.


Hostile environment prompts root and branch review. Exanta unlikely to win US approval in near future. By Stephen Foley. AstraZeneca, the UK's number two pharmaceuticals company, has launched a "root and branch


Oracle victorious in quest for PeopleSoft

It's finally over. Business-software maker PeopleSoft (PSFT) agreed to be acquired by rival Oracle (ORCL) for $10.3 billion Monday, ending 18


As a trash talker, Bill Belichick is undefeated. One trash-talking game, one win. Put that loudmouth with the Mr. T haircut, Chad Johnson, in his place last week. Good going, Coach Double-B. You told the world that Johnson was a fraud, that he pushed off, that he probably was paying off the officials. You intimated that the Patriots would teach ...


Australia judge limits ex-Guantanamo inmate Hicks

The only Guantanamo Bay inmate convicted of terrorism offences, Australian David Hicks, will have to obey a curfew and tough restrictions when he is released from jail next week, an Australian court ruled on Friday.


Microsoft: 'Halo 3' nets biggest day in entertaiment history

The latest iteration of the hit video game franchise has broken single-day entertainment product revenue records.


'9/11,' 'Passion' Tops at People's Choice

Two controversial films that defied the odds to earn millions at the box office joined a familiar green ogre to take top honors at the 31st Annual People's Choice Awards on Sunday.


Boston forward Kevin Garnett missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal strain Wednesday night and couldn't say whether he'll travel with the Celtics to play his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, on Friday night.


Business & money: Management overhaul after service became so bad commuters refused to pay their fares.


French President Jacques Chirac said Friday that the United Nations Security Council does not represent today's world and should be expanded to include Germany, Japan


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Lawsuits Spread in Over Penis Enlargement Claims

A New Jersey man has filed a false  advertising lawsuit against a maker of herbal penis enlargement  pills, alleging the medicine does not fulfill its promises, the  plaintiff's lawyer said on Monday.


Convocate le categorie per analizzare le cause dei rincari


Stenson and Ogilvy to contest final at Dove Mountain

MARANA, Arizona  - Swede Henrik Stenson, seemingly nerveless throughout the day, booked his place in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship final with a 3&2 victory over South Africa's Trevor Immelman on Saturday.


Fannie Mae debtholders see company on right path

Confidence in Fannie Mae debt rose after a management shake-up on Tuesday triggered by accounting errors and an enormous earnings restatement mandated by regulators, investors and analysts said on Wednesday.


WTO negotiators finish week of farm talks

Negotiators at the World Trade Organization completed weeklong farm talks Friday, part of discussions on ways to reach a wider-ranging liberalization accord by the end of 2005.


The economy lost momentum heading into the new year as shoppers tightened their belts and manufacturers were stung by weak demand for cars and housing-related goods.


U.S. federal authorities are close to  reaching a deal with Austrian bank BAWAG  P.S.K. for  its role in Refco Inc.'s  collapse, the Wall Street  Journal reported on Monday.


Musharraf's Kashmir plan challenges press

While there's praise for President Pervez Musharraf's latest formula to break the deadlock with India over Kashmir in some Pakistani newspapers, others oppose any deal with India.


Suicide Car Bomb Kills 17  South of Baghdad

A car bomb exploded in front of a hospital south of Baghdad Saturday, killing 17 and wounding 16, police said, a day after 23 were killed in two attacks aimed at the Shiite community.


Fredericksburg-area Health Department offices have received another shipment of flu vaccine, which they will distribute under newly relaxed federal guidelines.


Roma, 10:19 - CALCIO, CAPELLO: LA JUVE ATTREZZATA PER DURARE

La Juventus Ã¨ ''attrezzata per durare'' ed intende arrivare ''in testa fino in fondo''. Questo il pe...


Street Sense Wins Travers, but Works Harder Than Expected

In a half-dozen powerful strides, Street Sense demonstrated the grit that made him the 2-year-old champion and now the winner of 6 races in 11 starts.


President asks Congress to end squabbling, approve more funds to combat AIDS in Africa.


There's no 'B' in UNC Bunting outlaws any talk of going to a bowl

CHAPEL HILL - Jason Brown said he became a little too excited after North Carolina beat Miami last week. The senior talked about the Tar Heels winning all the rest of their games.


Tentative Deal Is Reached To Halt Fighting in Gaza

JERUSALEM, Nov. 26 -- The Israeli government agreed late Saturday to cease military operations in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a pledge by Palestinian armed groups to stop firing rockets into southern Israel, a tentative deal that leaders on both sides said could end months of violence in and...


Edwards may add Wal-Mart opponents as senior staff

Democratic presidential candidate  John Edwards is expected to name two activists opposed to the  giant retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to senior posts on his  campaign staff, a campaign official said on Thursday.


Man Kills Himself in Calif.'s Crystal Cathedral

A man who fired several shots into  the air in a landmark Southern California church and then  barricaded himself inside killed himself on Friday despite  lengthy efforts to persuade him to surrender, police said.


The Office of Fair Trading refers Apple's iTunes service to the European Commission on the grounds that it over-charges UK customers.


Amelie Mauresmo usually faults her mind-set after French Open failures. This time, she blamed her body for a third-round loss. Mauresmo was unable to do what another two-time Grand Slam champion hampered by an injury, Maria Sharapova, successfully managed Saturday: deal with pain, set aside a lack of proper preparation and beat a less-experienced opponent.


China blasts Bush tribute to victims of communism

Communist-ruled China has blasted U.S. President George Bush for attending the founding of a memorial to victims of communism, accusing Washington of "cold war" thinking and provoking ideological confrontation.


Bush Says Concerned About Democracy in Russia

President Bush said on Wednesday he was concerned that recent decisions by Russian President Vladimir Putin could undermine democracy in Russia.


Betancourt's hit lifts Mariners in ninth

Adam Jones led off the eighth inning with a pinch-hit solo homer and Yuniesky Betancourt singled home Charlton Jimerson with two outs in the ninth, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.


Google Sharpens Malware Alerts for Webmasters

Google improves the way it notifies sites that they are afflicted with malware.


Backstage, U.S. Nurtured Pakistan Rivalsâ Deal

The violence that greeted Benazir Bhuttoâs return to Pakistan has raised questions about whether a tenuous power-sharing deal with President Pervez Musharraf can survive.


New films pegged to Iraq and other flash points are awash in ambiguity.


US sprint queen Marion Jones says she will sue accused steroid peddler Victor Conte over his allegations that she received banned drugs before winning five medals at the Sydney Olympics.


Dal primo luglio le famiglie potranno scegliere fornitore


Companies are giving up control of their electrical systems, and they are being paid to do it. The goal? To better manage the nationâs burdened power grid.


Delta struggles with weak revenues, deep discounts, high fuel ...

Delta Air Lines Inc. is on the brink of filing for bankruptcy, with the coming weeks critical. This weekend, the airline continues negotiations with its pilots union in Hollywood in order


Court ruling keeps Taiwan's Ma in presidential race

Taiwan's high court cleared presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou of corruption-related charges on Friday, lifting further the chances of a frontrunner who has pledged to improve the economy and mend fences with China.


Uefa wants the government to investigate the growth of foreign investors buying into English clubs.


The euro slumped on Monday as fears over the prospect of a US slowdown spilling over into the global economy sparked a rout on the world's stock markets.


Carlo Enrico lascia dopo fusione Unicredit-Capitalia


EBay to Buy Rent.com for $415 Mln in Cash and Stock

EBay Inc., the world's largest Web auctioneer, agreed to buy privately held Rent.com for $415 million in cash and stock as it expands into classified listings.


Plane alert at London's Heathrow airport

A British Airways jet from Beijing landed short of the runway at London Heathrow Airport on Thursday, sparking an emergency operation, British media and an AFP reporter at the scene said.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told breast cancer survivors Tuesday that their disease "is getting less than a fair shake" when it comes to research funding.


BEA officially rejects offer, Oracle sets bid deadline

Oracle on Tuesday morning said that BEA Systems has officially rejected its offer to acquire the company. BEA had previously said the offer was too low.


Baker: Callaway CEO Adds Two New Executive Feathers To Cap

Wearing many tam-o'-shanters. Callaway Golf (nyse: ELY - news - people ) executive William C. Baker will take the mantles of president and chief operating officer from Patrice Hutin, the company announced Monday.


By Bob Mims, The Salt Lake Tribune  Feb. 20--Technical woes during ArosNet's move to new offices left about  3,000 of the Internet provider's Utah customers without service over the  weekend.


The Commerce Department has lost more than 1,100 laptop computers since 2001, most of them assigned to the Census Bureau, officials said Thursday night.


Indian PM says India not to pass on nuclear technology

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday his country would not pass on sensitive technologies to other countries. "India will not be the source of proliferation


James Spader the movie actor is widely respected for his considerable talent. He's known for eschewing leading-man parts befitting his looks in favor of offbeat, often dark roles in small-scale pictures. In turn, he gave audiences the creeps and won over critics.


Fight to be "local" heats up in British food

Even before it had opened, supermarket Ludlow Food Centre saw a flurry of letters in local newspapers from readers calling for a boycott of a new rival Tesco outlet in the local store's favor.


Scientists Keep Tabs on Pulse of Mount Vesuvius

Mount St. Helens, the rumbling volcano in Washington state, has belched out dramatic columns of steam and ash in the past week, but here in Naples, volcano experts regard all the excitement across the Atlantic as a mere diversion.


TOKYO - Strong aftershocks rattled western Japan early Monday after two powerful earthquakes the evening before injured 38 people.    Meanwhile, a powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern islands, injuring 21 people, and the Meteorological Agency warned the storm could bring heavy rains and mudslides to areas hit by the temblors...


L'8 gennaio il segretario si aspetta la convocazione a Palazzo ChigiE detta i tre punti "imprescindibili" per rilanciare salari e pensioni                                          L'aut-aut di Bonanni (Cisl) "Risposte subito o sarÃ  sciopero"                                                                                Il 15 la riunione con le segreterie confederate per una decisione comune"Ci aspettiamo da subito impegni concreti da parte del governo"


A solicitor tells the appeal court he did not act improperly in the case of man convicted of murdering an entire family.


Holdup of new team will allow for repairs on station, Russians say

A new international space station crew will leave two days later than scheduled next month to accommodate repairs to the docking system, Russia's space agency said Wednesday.


Oracle says no to BEA's $8.2 bln pricetag

BEA Systems Inc  said on Thursday it is willing to sell itself for $8.2 billion, but the price was rejected as "impossibly high" by Oracle Corp , the only company that has publicly expressed interest in the software maker.


A cameraman shoots video footage backdropped by a row of posters depicting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in Kalandia, prior to a PLO leadership meeting at the compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Saturday Nov. 6, 2004.


This was another depressingly unedifying mismatch. Kenya were abject, sometimes comically naive, in surrendering nine wickets for 27 runs in only 63 balls as they were dismissed for 94, their third-lowest one-day international score.


U.S. deploys latest weapon in Iraq: anthropologists

As David Matsuda tells it, he's probably the last person you'd expect to see in a U.S. military uniform climbing out of an armoured vehicle in Iraq.


Saranno presenti 250 collezioni italiane di abbigliamento


Toyota not studying ways to join Nissan/Renault GM

The president of Toyota Motor Corp.  (7203.T) said on Thursday he is not studying ways in which  Japan's top automaker could join a potential three-way alliance  between Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T), Renault  and  General Motors Corp. .


Insurance brokers required to provide competing bids to customers seeking the best deal have been taking payoffs from insurance companies to rig the system in widespread corruption in the industry, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer charged Thursday.


Palermo, 18:10 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; BALLARDINI: NON MERITAVAMO DI PERDERE

"Ho visto un buon Cagliari, la squadra ha tenuto bene il campo e non meritava di perdere". Questa l'...


Newcastle captain Alan Shearer welcomed the appointment of Graeme Souness as the club's new manager, saying the former Blackburn boss will bring experience and discipline to the Magpies.


Kobe Bryant Rape Case Could Be Headed to California

Attorneys for the Colorado woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape are considering suing the basketball star in his home state of California because of a strict cap on damages in Colorado, they said on Wednesday.


Head of the Czech government office Pavel Pribyl resigns after a protest over his record as a senior police officer.


It was a hunger that brought more than 100 to St. Peter Catholic Church in Charlotte, N.C., at 9 on a Saturday morning _ but not for the coffee, sweets and juice.


Town, others cash in on media mogulâs imprisonment

Betty Alderson, above, talks Thursday in Alderson, W.Va., about the excitement in the town about Martha Stewartâs imprisonment at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp.


LA SCHEDA. Il reddito annuo da lavorodipendente nel nostro PaeseÃ¨ di 16.242 euro l'anno, cioÃ¨ circa il 40% in meno di coreani e inglesi                                          Salari, Italia 23esima per l'Ocse Nella Ue va peggio solo in Portogallo


Brazilian wins Miss Earth beauty pageant

Priscilla Meirelles, a medical student from Brazil, was named Miss Earth 2004 Sunday. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). Winners of the Miss Earth beauty pageant, Miss Fire Yanina Gonzalez of Paraguay, Miss Earth Priscilla


MPs want better delivery of community sentencing of youths after finding more than 50% were not finishing their programmes.


Mark your calendar: November 22. That's the day, barring something unforseen, that OPML 2.0 will move from a draft to a final frozen spec. If you plan to use OPML 2.0, or you're already using it, please set aside a few hours to carefully review the spec, between now and the end of September, or at the latest early October, to be sure it makes sense to you.  We're doing this very slowly and carefully so people will believe in the quality of this spec. If you don't think it's a good spec, now is the time to say why. Speak now or forever hold your peace. You may not like the format, that's not the issue now -- it's the spec we're trying to finalize.  Thanks for your help!


When steel prices jump, so will other prices.


Apartment rental prices in San Diego County moved up a modest 3.2 percent over the past year, a Novato-based research company said yesterday.


Australian Attacked With Swordfish Snout

BRISBANE, Australia - Two assailants broke into a man's trailer and attacked him with a swordfish snout in eastern Australia early Wednesday, leaving the victim with cuts to his arms, back and hands, police said.


Dozens of internet tributes are made to a one-year-old boy who was mauled to death by a family dog.


Leading scientists have urged peers not to block the use of human-animal hybrid embryos for research.


Television broadcasters on Monday launched an advertising campaign to fight a technology industry proposal to transmit high-speed Internet service over unused airwaves.


US retail sales and industrial output slow as the economy is hit by the housing slump and credit squeeze.


East Timor political leaders vow to work for peace

The political leaders of unrest-plagued East Timor have pledged to work together to return peace and order to the fledgling nation.


Warner Music Profit Falls 74% as Fewer Albums Are Released

The Warner Music Group said first-quarter profit fell 74 percent on an 11 percent decline in sales.


TargetX Helps Colleges Create Their Own Social Networks for Student Recruiting

Interactive recruiting firm TargetX is making it possible for colleges  to host social networks that resemble MySpace or Facebook so prospective  students can come together online.


Bookmaker Ladbrokes continues to boost profits for its parent company, hotels group Hilton.


Sensori, telecamere, istant replay, auricolari: moviola ma non solo. Franco Carraro chiede a Fifa e Uefa di introdurre Â«supporti tecnologiciÂ» per gli arbitri perchÃ© sbaglino di meno e il pensiero va subito


Under starter's orders Mozilla released an "almost ready" version of its upcoming Firefox 2.0 browser on Tuesday.â¦


Ex-spy chief says more UK attacks likely

A former British intelligence chief has warned that terrorists will mount another successful attack on Britain, despite their failure to carry out recent car bombings in London and Glasgow, Scotland.


Sharp Electronics plans to stop selling its Linux-based personal digital assistant (PDA) in the US, reports Associated Press. The company will continue to


A skirmish near the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh killed two Azerbaijani soldiers and three Armenian troops, Azerbaijani officials said Wednesday. Authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh denied the claim.


Dredge of Wales overcomes visa issues to lead the Volvo China Open

SHANGHAI, China (PA) -- On Tuesday night, Welsh World Cup player Bradley Dredge didn't even know whether he would be allowed into China for the Volvo China Open.


Singh Lumbers Through Round, Still Leads by 2

Vijay Singh is making it look easy by winning tournament after tournament, and millions upon millions of dollars, while chasing Tiger Woods's single-season money record.


Detainee deal would allow interrogations: W. House

President Bush and Senate   Republicans reached agreement on Thursday on a bill spelling   out rules to interrogate and try foreign terrorism suspects,   likely clearing the way for Congress to vote on the measure   next week.


Â£5m is being given to a charity that will fund research and educational initiatives dedicated to the net.


Antiques: A House Full of Chippendales Is Back on the Shelf

Some dealers and collectors are ruing the cancellation of the much-heralded Dumfries House sale, which had been scheduled for Thursday and Friday in London.


Powell calls Brazil 'serious candidate' for UN Security Council

Brazil is a serious contender for a possible spot on an expanded UN Security Council, due to its size and its non-nuclear status, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday.


European equity markets slumped on Monday as Asian markets were battered by the strengthening yen, which rose to three-month highs against the euro and the dollar as investors dumped risky assets and strategies.


Yukos CFO delays return to Moscow after prosecutors summon for ...

Fears of a management bailout at the embattled oil giant Yukos loomed large Thursday after the company's chief financial officer said he had delayed his return to Moscow indefinitely after Russian prosecutors summoned him for questioning.


"Little Miss Sunshine" charms way to Oscars

The makers of "Little Miss Sunshine" are keenly aware of the irony that their film, a cheeky repudiation of competitive culture, is a leading contender in Hollywood's biggest beauty contest -- the Oscars.


It's like Tiger Woods tearing his rotator cuff, or LeBron James blowing out his knee. Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time defending Nathan's hot dog eating champion, received a chilling diagnosis: Jaw pain that limits how far he can open his mouth.


IBM, AMD speed chips by straining silicon wafers

Researchers at IBM and Advanced Micro Devices have improved a chip-making technology called strained silicon, boosting semiconductor performance at a time when such


Iran's defence minister says no country would dare launch an attack against it because of its deterrent capabilities.


The Hundred Year War soldiered on through the drizzle yesterday, with its participants simultaneously honoring past heroes while waiting for the emergence of new ones.


Oops! Pop star Britney Spears did  it again and got married for the second time this year -- this  time to dancer Kevin Federline in a low-key ceremony Saturday  at a private home in Studio City, California, a record-label  executive confirmed on Sunday.


Ground Squirrels Chew Snakeskins to Mask Their Scent

This eau de snake  acts as camouflage, covering up the squirrelâs own scent so a meal-seeking rattlesnake will leave it alone.


South Korean gymnast appealing judging error, Hamm hopes to hang ...

(Athens, Greece-AP) Aug. 23, 2004 - It appears the Court of Arbitration for Sport might not hear South Korea's appeal of the gymnastics gold medal.


Secretary of State Colin L. Powell reached out to Indonesia yesterday to accelerate its dealing with human rights violations committed during 1999 violence in East Timor that killed an estimated 1,500 people.


The emergence of a new breed of USB memory sticks may be opening new avenues of attack for hackers.


Ascoli Piceno, 15:04 - CALCIO, ASCOLI: 21 CONVOCATI PER SONETTI

L'allenatore dell'Ascoli, Nedo Sonetti, ha convocato 21 giocatori per la partita contro il Palermo i...


Defending champion Tiger Woods said Wednesday he injured his back sleeping on a plane last week and will not know until before his tee time whether he can play in the American Express Championship.


Crude oil futures rise ahead of long layoff

Crude oil futures rose yesterday ahead of an extended weekend for traders, even though weekly government data showed rising domestic inventories of crude and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil.


Evidence from home of Jackson aide is disputed

Lawyers in the Michael Jackson case yesterday sparred over evidence seized from his personal assistant's home, including files labeled with Jackson's lawyer's name and evidence


Cricket-Sri Lanka cancels cricket tour of New Zealand

â¢ Cricket-Thorpe puts England in powerful position 12-29-2004, 16:14 DURBAN, South Africa  - South Africa were left with a battle to save the match after Graham Thorpe led a powerful England batting performance on the fourth day of the second Test


Daytona 500 build-up marred by cheating furor

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  - Allegations of cheating and a flurry of sanctions have set the tone in the build-up to Sunday's Great American Race, the Daytona 500.


Bhutto's body flown home, Pakistan in crisis

NAUDERO, Pakistan  - The body of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto arrived in her family village for burial on Friday, hours after her assassination plunged nuclear-armed Pakistan into one of the worst crises in its 60-year history.


Australia's Grant Hackett has won the 1500 metres freestyle at the Athens Olympics to become just the fourth man to win the race twice at the Olympics.


The UN appeals to Kenya to allow stranded trucks carrying food aid through its border to war-torn Somalia.


Journalists make a risky trip to help their colleagues

NAJAF, IRAQ - We had run a bristling gantlet of countless snipers and checkpoints manned by US Army soldiers and Mahdi Army fighters and were now within the Imam Ali shrine, one of the holiest sites in Islam and the redoubt of the ...


Houses near primary schools with good test results cost far more than others nearby, a report says.


Fashion Diary : Italian Fashion in the Time of the Trollop

Itâs somewhat of a mystery why the Italian fashion industry continues to putter along while China, Eastern Europe, India and even France go whizzing past.


Shank3 Ã¨ ritenuto decisivo per la genesi di questo disturbo comportamentaleNe soffre un bambino ogni 200. Colpisce prima dei tre anni, soprattutto i maschi                                            Parigi, scoperto un gene chiave per lo sviluppo dell'autismo                                                                                La ricerca pubblicata dall'Ã©quipe francese sulla rivista Nature Genetics


Blog: Time to ponder why the U.S. continues to enjoy a big advantage in creating software.


NYPD analysis opposed WTC command center site: paper

A detailed 1998 New York Police  Department analysis opposed the city's plans to locate its  emergency command center at the World Trade Center but  then-mayor Rudolph Giuliani's administration overrode the  objections, The New York Times reported on Saturday.


Anche per la sessione After Hour, comunica Borsa Italiana


Gitmo has makeover to reduce hostilities

Seeking to ease conditions for angry and frustrated Guantanamo detainees, the commander of the prison camps has instituted language classes, a literacy program and wants to open communal areas for men held in isolation 22 hours a day.


Le donne sono state denunciate per omissione di soccorso:hanno riportato l'uomo nella sua auto senza chiamare il 118                                          Cliente muore per un malore durante serata con prostitute


Flashlight Takes Different Size Batteries

ST. LOUIS - Anyone who has fumbled and cursed when the power flickers out and the flashlight goes dead may have something new to beam about - a flashlight that accepts batteries of different sizes...


Toxic Ammonia Misses Spacewalking Astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.  -- Four or five flakes of toxic ammonia fell from a cooling line cap Wednesday but apparently didn't touch two U.S. astronauts conducting the first of three spacewalks planned outside the international space station over the next nine days.


Finnish antivirus firm F-Secure has detected two new fast spreading variants of the Cabir virus that infects cell phones using the Symbian operating system.


Tabulation center closes but counting continues after Indonesian ...

JAKARTA : Indonesian election officials on Saturday shut down their national vote tabulation center even though counting was ongoing five days after the country's second round of directpresidential polls.


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday that the recalls of tainted Chinese products were causing fear among U.S. consumers. He called on China to take bold moves to address that and other economic problems facing the two countries.


UN Food, Oil Inquiry Releases 4,500 Names of Firms

The U.N. inquiry into  allegations of corruption in the now-defunct Iraqi oil-for-food  program on Thursday released the names of some 4,500 firms that  did business with Baghdad but did not rule on their guilt or  innocence.


His Sweet Spot Gone Sour, Sosa Takes a Dose of Boos

While Mark McGwire avoids the spotlight and Barry Bonds closes in on 700 home runs, Sammy Sosa struggles to remain the forceful player around whom the Cubs revolve.


Nigeria to End Plateau State of Emergency on Thursday

A state of emergency declared in the Nigerian state of Plateau six months ago will end on Thursday, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.


Spurs Top Bucks for 7th Straight Victory

Tim Duncan's 20 points led San Antonio to a 104-83 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, improving the Spurs' record to 15-3 for the best start in franchise history.


New Breast Cancer Risk Genes Found -Study

Tiny differences in genes linked to the hormone estrogen can strongly influence a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, US researchers reported on Wednesday.


IT services company Synstar plc, of Bracknell, England, has been acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co., of Palo Alto, for about $293.3 million.


Marriott International, the largest US hotel operator, Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 45% as room rates grew faster than occupancy for the first time in three years.


Police looking for missing Madeleine McCann are expected to search land where a letter claims she is buried.


Ruud Injury Could Be United's Achilles Heel

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled Ruud van Nistelrooy out of action for up to six weeks - but the worry around Old Trafford is the lethal Dutchman may be missing for far longer.


New defense consortium aims for greater systems interoperability

The Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium, an international group of 28 defense-oriented companies, hopes to create a network-centric framework that allows a variety of communications and information systems and sensors to interact globally.


Bush Will Skip Flu Shot; Kerry Cites Health Care Flaws

President Bush on Wednesday urged healthy Americans to forego flu shots, in short supply this year, and said he was not going to get one.


Ukraine's president and opposition agree to hold talks, as huge protests over disputed elections continue.


World Business Briefing | Europe: Britain: Cadbury Shares Climb as Investor Buys Stake

Cadbury Schweppes said a group led by the billionaire Nelson Peltz had ac-quired a 2.98 percent stake in the company, leading to speculation about a takeover. The companyâs shares rose more than 10 percent. Mr. Peltz, left, has a record as a shareholder activist, buying stock in companies he sees as undervalued then agitating for change from within, and analysts said the market would be watching closely to see if he tried to gain a seat on the Cadbury board. Cadbury, which is based in London and makes Dairy Milk chocolate, Dr Pepper soft drinks and Trident gum, declined to comment beyond a brief statement to the London Stock Exchange acknowledging the Peltz investment.


Falling dollar proves a boon for Americans who invest in overseas markets

You probably know that the dollar is plunging. That will make it expensive to travel overseas for the holidays or to buy something made in a foreign land.


Montpellier, 13:27 - RUGBY, AUSTRALIA: SHEPHERD AL POSTO DI GERRARD

L'estremo del Western Force, Cameron Shepherd, prenderà il posto di Mark Gerrard nella nazion...


Eight years in jail for French aid workers convicted in Chad

A French court on Monday sentenced six charity workers to eight years in prison, after they were convicted in Chad of trying to abduct more than 100 children.


F.C.C. Rebuffed by Court on Indecency Fines

The decision, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York, was a sharp rebuke for the F.C.C. and for the Bush administration.


PITTSBURGH -- At some point during the week, speculation about John Abraham's status today's divisional playoff game began to irk coach Herman Edwards .


For Virginia Tech's corps of freshman wide receivers -- Josh Hyman, Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan and Justin Harper -- the future seems very much in the present.


I have been talking about this for a month, and I am finally starting to see more stories about the remarkable changes that begin today.


Strontium Drug Reduces Fractures in Elderly Women

Spinal and non-spinal fractures are reduced by almost a third in women age 80 or older who take a drug called strontium ranelate, European investigators announced at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology that is underway in San Antonio, Texas.


UPDATE 1-Celtic bow out of Europe after Milan stalemate

Celtic bowed out of Europe on a night that promised much but delivered so little as they failed to pierce the AC Milan defence in their goalless Champions League Group F match at Parkhead.


Cate Blanchett won the supporting actress honor Saturday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards for her role as Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator." Morgan Freeman took the supporting actor prize for "Million Dollar Baby," playing a sage-like ex-prizefighter.


Five men are arrested by police investigating a Â£2m robbery at a NatWest cash processing centre.


Iraqi judges start quizzing Saddam aides

Iraqi judges began questioning two former aides of Saddam Hussein Saturday, including the notorious general known as Chemical Ali.


ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish company said Sunday it was withdrawing from Iraq a day after Iraqi militants threatened to behead its employee unless it ceased operations in the country, the Anatolia news agency reported.    The group, calling itself the Islamic Resistance Movement - Al-Noaman Brigades, released a tape showing a bearded man, purported to be the Turkish truck driver, sitting in front of a black banner bearing the group's name in gold Arabic characters...


Annullata una sentenza del 2004 che riconosceva la sospensione condizionale della penaa una ragazza dalle generalitÃ  non chiare, sorpresa piÃ¹ volte a rubare in appartamenti                                          Nomadi, linea dura della Cassazione "Niente patteggiamento per i recidivi"


Samsung Shows Off 128 G-Byte Solid State Drive

Samsung is showing off a new 128G-byte flash-based SSD (solid-state drive), one of the largest such drives shown to date, at C.E.S.


The Pentagon has released the names of the following US service members killed recently in Iraq. According to an Associated Press count, at least 2,658 members of the US military have died since the war began in March 2003. At least 19,945 have been wounded, the military says.


Kuznetsova Gets Win at WTA Championships

U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova avoided a second-set collapse and held on to defeat Russian countrywoman Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-4 in the WTA Championships on Wednesday night.


Claims that most foreign aid organisations based in Iraq are preparing to leave after the kidnapping of two Italian aid workers, has been denied by several NGOs.


Manchester United paid fees totaling 8.5 million pounds (US$15.4 million, â¬12.5 million) to agents who acted as middle men in player transfer deals last season.


Sylvester Stallone says his latest "Rambo" film and its tag line are inspiring real-life opponents of Myanmar's military rulers. "Either live for something, die for nothing Â it's your choice," the 61-year-old actor-director said Saturday in a phone call from Paris, where he is promoting the movie, the fourth in a series.


FOR many people, more so those who believe that unfettered-capitalism is the way forward for the world, the latest listing of billionaires (millionaires excluded, and we speak here in US dollars


Mark Latham's central pledge is to restore the rungs to his metaphorical "ladder of opportunity" by giving tax relief and incentive to lower and middle-income earners, restoring bulk-billing levels, making schools funding fairer and based on need and


NASA officials said that they fully expected engineers to resolve an unparalleled computer failure, but cautioned that the process could take days.


Japanese whalers say they are trying to return two protesters detained after boarding their vessel.


The last century, through its great cataclysms, offers two clear, ringing, and, unfortunately, contradictory lessons.


No. 10 Washington Beats Washington State

Neither the Washington Huskies nor their fans enjoyed the slow, grind-it-own style run by their cross-state rival. Nate Robinson scored 13 points and the No. 10 Huskies moved into a tie for the Pac-10 lead with a 66-48 victory over Washington State on Sunday.


Sonia Aquino, Asia Argento, Valeria Golino, Laura Morante


England's batsmen limp to 186-8 against South Africa A.


The chipmaker posts record revenue, but profits go lower. You're not really surprised, are you?


It's the only Division 1-AA football game in town today, and based on form, it could be a high-scoring one when Northeastern visits Harvard Stadium to take on the undefeated Crimson.


Broadband Regulation Needed to Improve Access

Competition may not fix problems with broadband speed and cost in the U.S., because of the high cost of entry into the market, the leader of a technology think tank said Friday.


Vladimir Putin has been likened to czars and Communist Party chiefs, but a top aide came up with an unusual comparison Thursday for the Russian president: Franklin D. Roosevelt.


The pioneering computer brand Commodore has a new home as it is bought by a US-based digital music firm.


WTO Agrees Entry Talks with Iraq, U.S. Blocks Iran

The World Trade Organization (WTO)  agreed on Monday to begin accession talks with Iraq and  Afghanistan, but the United States again blocked any such  negotiations with Iran, diplomats said.


UN chief's claim Iraq war "illegal" unleashes protests

Secretary-General Kofi Annan's claim that the war in Iraq was "illegal'' unleashed a storm of protests from the United States and its allies.


Holiday shoppers may worry if the toys they buy contain lead, but some scientists are urging consumers to focus on the thousands of chemicals in everyday household items.


Ukrainian high court forbids publication of election results pending appeal

KYIV, Ukraine (CP) - Ukraine's opposition grew bolder Thursday in the political crisis that has brought throngs of protesters into the capital's streets, calling a national strike and relishing a court order to hold off official publication of presidential election results.


3 Christians to be executed in Indonesia

Security forces braced for violence Thursday as three Christian militants awaited execution for leading a string of deadly attacks on Muslims, with thousands of police blocking roads leading to their prison, standing on street corners and guarding nearby churches.


Haiti faces major emergency as floods kill more than 700

PORT-AU-PRINCE : Disaster relief crews battled to get emergency aid to 170,000 people affected by floods that killed more than 700 in Haiti, a Caribbean nation that ranks among the world's poorest.


Do You Know Who Your Next Meal Is Coming From?

"Made in China." Suddenly, they're the three most alarming words in the English language. Go to any big box store, supermarket, toy shop: When you weren't paying attention (but enjoying the bargains), everything became Made in China, or made with stuff that's made in China, or made with stuff-tha...


Millicom, subject of Chinese interest, says all sale talks off

Millicom International Cellular said it has terminated all discussions over a potential sale of the company -- the subject of takeover interest from China Mobile -- following a strategic review.


U.S. consumer prices and costs   excluding food and energy both rose a modest 0.2 percent last   month, the government said on Friday in a report that could   reassure the Federal Reserve that inflation pressures are   easing.


LOS ANGELES - The undead came alive once more over the weekend as "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" debuted at No. 1 at the box office, bringing in $23.7 million...


Spanish PM Having Trouble Congratulating Bush

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


The last emperor of Austria, Karl I, will be beatified by Pope John Paul today amid fierce political and religious argument over how saintly he really was.


The Transportation Security Administration offers these suggestions to ease your air traveling experience this holiday season:


Jury Selection Begins in Kobe Bryant Case

EAGLE, Colo. - After 14 months of sordid headlines and days of hearings that left unanswered questions, Kobe Bryant's sexual assault trial was to begin with hundreds of people scheduled to arrive for the first wave of jury selection...


Adobe Premiere Express is a free, Web-based video editor for users of YouTube and MTV.com.


Istat, aumentata del 3,3% lo scorso anno rispetto al 2004


We didn't see a ton of new cell phones at CES--vendors mostly showed off their holiday-season products--but here are the best of the new and upcoming arrivals.


The New York Mets will be missing ace Pedro Martinez for more than just the postseason. The Mets right-hander will have rotator cuff surgery next week and be out eight months. The injury is expected to sideline him until at least June.


The stuffed bear specialist is ready to get stuffed with buyout offers.


Tennis: Olympic champion Massu dumped in Lyon

LYON : Chile's Olympic Games gold medalist Nicolas Massu, the top seed, crashed out of the 791,000-euro ATP tournament losing 6-3, 6-4 to Argentina's Agustin Calleri.


Quarttro Castella, 16:14 - BASKET, OSCAR REVERBERI 2007 A BELINELLI

Marco Belinelli ha vinto l'Oscar del basket 2007' intitolato alla memoria di Pietro Reverberi. Il pr...


Argentina's economy minister admits storing thousands of dollars in her office bathroom, amid a judicial inquiry.


Talks between the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the heads of two European bourses are set to resume next week.


Barry Bonds is as much a fixture in San Francisco as cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge, and he'll be in his usual spot in left field when the All-Star game comes to his home ballpark.


Ailing Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota has raised more this year than he did during the same period six years ago, even though he hasn't set foot in the Senate since suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in December.


Richard Sutcliffe BRYAN ROBSON'S reply to the question 'do you feel you have anything to prove?' on being confirmed as West Bromwich Albion manager yesterday was as telling as it was succinct.


Area companies may not have the budget to buy premium sports tickets or lease luxury suites to Washington's new baseball team.


Arthur Penn will receive an honorary award at the Berlin film festival for his role in helping reshape Hollywood during the 1960s and `70s with films such as "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Night Moves."


Blood swirled in knee-deep flood waters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue yesterday. Carcasses of pigs, goats, and


US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib Prison

A US Army soldier pleaded guilty to five charges of abusing Iraqis held at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison in a case that sparked international outrage, Army Lieutenant Colonel Steven Boylan


Ma a Gaza ancora scontri, al Fatah al 37,9% in un sondaggio


The pound has risen, hitting new 10-month highs against the euro, on continued expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates further in November.


Jesolo, bosniaco si tuffa con un marocchino e muore nel fiumeIl padre e la madre dei bambini ritracciati dopo dagli agenti di polizia                                          Salva due bimbi e annega dai genitori neppure un grazie                                                                                di NICOLA PELLICANI


Planemaker Airbus is preparing to announce up to 10,000 job losses across Europe, including 1,500 in the UK.


Mexico mudslide buries bus, up to 60 dead

PUEBLA, Mexico  - A mudslide buried a bus carrying as many as 60 passengers in a remote region of Mexico on Wednesday. A local rescuer said those on board were probably killed but the government held out hope for survivors.


G-8 security fence troubling for Germans

Bystanders gazed in curiosity and disgust Monday at the razor-wire-topped fence that will separate Group of Eight leaders from the rest of Germany during this week's summit — part of security measures that, for some, evoke memories of life behind the Iron Curtain.


Michael Markman asked his rep to support Senator Obama, because his district went for him in the Washington caucus last Saturday. The response he got is one we've heard frequently. What about Kennedy and Kerry, will they vote for Clinton because Massachusetts went for her? What I said: "They're independent questions. It's a rhetorical trick to try to invalidate your opinion or confuse you. You want your rep to support Obama. Period. Let's send emails to Kerry and Kennedy saying the same thing." In any case... I don't think it's going to be such a big issue.  The remaining primaries are a referendum on the two candidates. The voters of Virginia, Maryland, DC, Wisconsin, Vermont, Rhode Island, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, et al, will decide. Whoever they choose will be the nominee. The super-delegates who invalidate that decision do so at considerable risk. In the age of the Internet, we have excellent communication tools. There will be no way to hide such a decision. That's what makes 2008 different.


Lithuanian parties close ranks against Russian populist

Lithuania's established parties closed ranks against a populist party led by a Russian-born millionaire as difficult negotiations got underway on forming a left-right "rainbow" coalition.


Brockton, continuing to hush doubters following a difficult loss to Xaverian in Week 3, won its sixth in a row yesterday, tripping up visiting Pinkerton Academy (N.H.), 39-10, at Marciano Stadium.


Gerald M. Boyd, Former Times Managing Editor, Dies at 56

The paperÂs first African-American managing editor resigned after a reporter was exposed as a fabricator.


President George W Bush has picked the chief of food giant Kellogg to become the US's new Commerce Secretary. Cuban-born Carlos Gutierrez is to take over from Don Evans, one of the cabinet members who resigned after Mr Bush's 2 November re-election.


Firefox patches elusive QuickTime security flaw

Previous patches have been exploited forcing Mozilla to issue another, hopefully, final patch.


Swank Nearly Sidelined by Foot Infection

While training for the boxing drama "Million Dollar Baby," Hilary Swank was nearly TKO'd — by a foot infection.


Glasgow, 17:59 - CALCIO, EUROPEI 2008: SCOZIA-FAR OER 6-0

Scozia senza problemi nel primo impegno delle qualificazioni agli Europei del 2008. In un incontro v...


VENETA, Ore. - So far nobody has gotten Randy Cox's goat. But Cox wishes someone would. Cox found the affable brown-and-white male in his detached rec room when he came home from work Thursday, and the goat shows no sign of wanting to leave.


As Mexico vote dispute winds down, Obrador gears up

Defeated leftist presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador is creating a 'parallel government.'


Among individuals who develop lung cancer, there appear to be differences between smokers and nonsmokers in survival rates and in individuals patient characteristics, researchers report. They say the findings indicate that lung cancer in nonsmokers is a specific disease, which has implications for research and clinical trials.


Powell Urged Bush to Boost Troops in Iraq -- Report

Secretary of State Colin Powell told President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair last month that there were too few troops in Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.


Gatlin Loses Fight, Receives 4-Year Doping Ban

Reigning Olympic 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin learns last night he received a four-year competition ban for a 2006 positive test for testosterone, likely ending his career.


Jones Apparel: Does Barney's Mean Trouble?

The fashion company continues to build and buy in the face of disappointing sales.


Oregon State has persevered this season, following a path similar to that of its opponent, Maryland, to reach Friday's Emerald Bowl.


The insurance giant is already being investigated by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission for transactions marketed to PNC Financial Services Group Inc.


Ritchie Capital says in talks to sell main fund

Ritchie Capital Management LLC, a large Chicago-based hedge fund group, on Wednesday said it is in talks to sell its main Multi-Strategy Global fund in a deal that it said could be worth $1 billion, a spokesman said.


In the face of Huckabee's surge, the former governor is trying to convince Iowa voters he can reunite the Reagan coalition


Thousands of Gazans cross into Egypt via a ruined border fence for a second day, as Egyptian police gather.


5 EU Countries Agree to Set Up Paramilitary Police Force

Five European Union countries have signed an agreement creating an EU paramilitary force to assist in international peacekeeping missions.


Take-Two Interactive Software Inc   posted on Monday a smaller-than-expected quarterly  loss, helped by sales of games such as "The Darkness" and one  based on the latest "Fantastic Four" movie, and its shares rose  5 percent.


David Hasselhoff and ex-wife Pamela Bach have agreed on post-divorce terms that include joint custody of their teenage daughters, Hasselhoff's attorney has confirmed.


The Realists' Repudiation Of Policies for a War, Region

The Iraq Study Group report released yesterday might well be titled "The Realist Manifesto."


Top Senate Democrat Fights for Political Survival

Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, fighting for political survival, walked into Shorty's Cafe in this farm town and asked for help in Tuesday's election.


Wall Street Beat: AT&T, Cisco shine as clouds loom

Mixed economic news and forecasts of weak IT spending for at least the beginning of next year caused IT investor confidence to waver this week, though upbeat analyst presentations from Cisco and AT&T and online e-commerce figures brought some cheer to the holiday season.Macroeconomic news is making technology investors uneasy. Wednesday morning, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board cut its federal funds rate in an attempt to allay fears that turmoil in the housing market would wreak further havoc in financial markets. But the move (a cut of 25 basis points) was not as great as some market observers hoped for and sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index into a decline.Uncertainty in the U.S. is depressing IT spending forecasts. "The economic slowdown we see happening in the U.S. will in fact translate over to slower growth in the U.S. IT spending market," said Andrew Bartels, principal analyst at Forrester Research, on a Thursday conference call with media and analysts.The good news, Bartels said, is that globally, IT capital spending should remain strong, U.S. spending should pick up again by the fourth quarter of 2008, and a real recession will likely be avoided.ComScore, meanwhile, had good news about online spending. Almost $19 billion was spent online during the holiday season up to midweek, an 18 percent increase compared to the same period in 2006, the market research company said.Companies that appear ready to supply the infrastructure for e-commerce and Web 2.0 multimedia services gave investors something to cheer about this week.AT&T, which is melding the telecom services and infrastructure of the former SB Communications, BellSouth, and the old AT&T, gave a presentation that impressed analysts Tuesday, convincing many that the communications giant is poised to leverage a wide range of assets.In a research note, Christopher King of investment firm Stifel Nicolaus said that AT&T has "the premier set of assets in the telecom industry." Independent analyst Jeff Kagan noted in an e-mail report that "10 years ago, the company was only into the local phone business and was just getting into long distance and DSL. Today, it is a full featured company offering local and long-distance telephone, wireless, high-speed internet, and even television."The presentation came a day after AT&T announced that it has expanded its 40G IP/MPLS backbone network to more than 50,000 miles in the U.S.AT&T shares closed at $39.46 Tuesday, up by $1.56, and continued to move up over the next few days.Cisco's analyst presentation on Tuesday also drew good reviews. The company has a good track record of predicting trends and executing product strategy accordingly. The company announced, for example, that it will debut next year its Entertainment Operating System (EOS), a platform for multimedia content for online communities. Its unified communications product strategy and expected enhancements to its software offerings should also make its product suite more central to the corporate data center.Lehman Brothers sent out a research note saying that the company is well-positioned to offer products supporting the new generation of Web technologies. Cisco shares rose $0.46 to close at $28.08 Tuesday, and continued to move up during the week.In a shaky economy not all companies and sectors will perform well, and big questions surrounded chip maker AMD at its analyst presentation Thursday. The problematic launch of its Barcelona quad-core chips, which are still experiencing production delays, has shaken confidence that the company can make an effective counterpunch against Intel.Company CEO Hector Ruiz said that the company should break even by the second quarter of 2008, helped by -- among other things -- new graphics chips. But analysts are worried that may be too little, too late, to stop a market share slide. With product sales in doubt, the promise of cost controls was not enough to win over investors. AMD shares declined by $0.13 to close at $8.84 Thursday.


Wall Street Beat: Google drops, but confidence high

(InfoWorld) - Despite a drop in Google Inc. share price after its Wednesday earnings announcement, investor confidence in the IT sector appears to be high as earnings season winds down. Google's announcement came in the wake of strong results by its online rivals but as usual it outshone them -- at least, in the eyes of analysts. The company reported net income of US$997 million, or $3.18 per share, for the quarter ending in December. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial had forecast $2.92 per share. Several major brokerages including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. and RBC Capital Markets Inc. raised their already-high share-price forecasts on the company. Company shares plunged however, dropping $19.75 to close at $481.75 Thursday. Analysts shrugged this off, ascribing the decline to unusually high expectations for the company. While the company dominates online ad sales, the tremendous amounts of cash it is burning in R&D and acquisitions -- mainly its $1.65 billion acquisition of YouTube Inc., announced in October, may have investors nervous, analysts pointed out. "Google continues to invest for the long term, and while that may temper results in the near term, we believe it is the right thing to do for the business" wrote UBS analyst Benjamin Schachter in a research note. Dell Inc. shares dropped Thursday after its late-Wednesday announcement that Michael Dell would be taking back the CEO reins from Kevin Rollins, who had been in that role for two and a half years. The company also announced that it now expects its fourth quarter fiscal year 2007 results to be below the average of Thomson Financial estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Dell has been hit with a hardware price squeeze and has lost its edge as rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co. have matched or bettered the company's logistics and supply-chain management techniques. Earlier this month, IDC reported that Dell's shipments in the U.S., more than 50 percent of Dell's sales, were down 17 percent for the year as HP overtook the company as the world's leading PC supplier. Dell shares dropped by $0.42 to close at $23.80 Thursday. Despite the concerns about Dell and Google, investor confidence in IT remains high. Though a few major IT vendors, such as Cisco Systems Inc., have yet to announce quarterly earnings, strong results from eBay Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Yahoo Inc., and EMC Corp. over the past few weeks suggest that several sectors within the wider IT market will enjoy at least moderate growth this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, which slumped earlier this month on warnings from chip makers and a few software vendors, has been rising lately, and Thursday gained 4.45 points to close at 2468.38. Â


Concerns mount that Warren Buffett's holding company might be overvalued.


Accra, 19:53 - CALCIO, COPPA D'AFRICA: COSTA D'AVORIO-NIGERIA 1-0

In una gara valida per il gruppo B della Coppa d'Africa, in corso di svolgimento in Ghana, la Costa ...


West Virginia is Leaving You: ; There is a Limit to Use, Removal of Resources

By Sandra OHara  SURFACE Mine Application 3002-06 to strip 104.7 acres near Ansted, Fayette County, was recently announced. It is on land never surface mined, between Romont and Marvel, adjacent to Gauley River National Recreation Area.


3 Palestinian Activists Face U.S. Charges

WASHINGTON - A Hamas leader and two other suspected members of the Palestinian militant group were indicted on charges they participated in a lengthy racketeering conspiracy to provide money for terrorist acts in Israel, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Friday.    The three activists allegedly used bank accounts in the United States to launder millions of dollars to support Hamas, which the U.S...


The state yesterday rehired the poster child for the mutual fund scandal and fired the industry's current golden child.


If it's organic, EU labels will tell it like it is

EU ministers ended 18 months of squabbling on Tuesday over new rules for organic farming and came up with a labeling system that will tell consumers exactly what they are buying on the supermarket shelves.


Matt Diaz tied an NL record by getting a hit in 10 straight at-bats, and Chipper Jones homered in three straight plate appearances in the Atlanta Braves' 10-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.


The Orange County Register, Calif., People's Portfolio Column

By Colin Stewart, The Orange County Register, Calif.  Sep. 12--SHATTERING STEREOTYPES: Katy Nguyen, 23, of Westminster hopes to  land a job as a software engineer after she graduates from UCI, perhaps at the  Lake Forest offices of automation software company Invensys.


An Iraqi civilian tells a court in Texas his cousin drowned after US soldiers forced them into the River Tigris.


Nation of Islam's future uncertain as Farrakhan prepares to step down

The fiery leader helped the group become more engaged in US society but didn't groom a successor.


Quake Survivors Fend Off Starvation, Crocs

First mammoth waves washed over their villages, leaving not a single hut standing. Then the survivors' ordeal began: days of thirst, hunger and miles of walking until — just at the point of rescue — a hungry pack of crocodiles tried to snap them up.


Steel magnate Mittal gets Â£1.1bn merger bonus

LAKSHMI Mittal, the billionaire steel magnate who was controversially aided by Tony Blair after donating Â£125,000 to the Labour party in 2001, is performing a double merger to create the world's largest steelmaker by output.


RAIN showers disrupted the ATP Masters Cup for the third day in a row yesterday in Texas, US. Spain's Carlos Moya and Argentina's Gaston Gaudio were the latest to have a round-robin match delayed by storms.


A man in China's southern city of Guangzhou has been jailed for life for taking funds from a malfunctioning ATM, local media reported on Tuesday.


Study finds smoking wards off Parkinson's disease

There is more evidence to back up a long-standing theory that smokers are less likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who do not use tobacco products, researchers reported on Monday.


Londra, 11:53 - CALCIO, IL QUEEN'S PARK RANGERS VUOLE DI VAIO

Marco Di Vaio potrebbe volare a breve in Inghilterra. Secondo il tabloid inglese 'Daily Mirror' l'at...


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


Yushchenko Urges Ukrainians to Vote, Defend Choice

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko told  voters on Wednesday the re-run of Ukraine's rigged presidential  election would be no "easy stroll" and urged them to cast  ballots to make certain of his victory.


The FDA decision is not fantastic news, but it could help.


U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm

NEW YORK  - Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic.


Update: Security experts warn about Ernesto-related frauds

(InfoWorld) - With tropical storm Ernesto now blowing off the coast of Florida, Internet security experts are warning that fraudsters may be hard at work claiming Ernesto-related Web site domains. On Tuesday, 18 domains related to the storm became live, said Johannes Ullrich, chief research officer at the SANS Institute. They include such names as Ernestoinsurance.com, Ernestomoney.com, and Ernestodamage.com. Ullrich's Web posting on this topic can beÂ found here. Scammers began cashing inÂ on natural disasters in a widespread way following the December 2004 earthquake and Tsunamis that killed hundreds of thousands in southeast Asia, Ullrich said. Last year there wereÂ reports of large-scale fraudÂ in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast. In September, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that more than half of the Hurricane Katrina aid sites that it had reviewed were registered to people outside of the U.S. and likely to be fraudulent. SANS saw about 1,000 Katrina-related domains registered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ullrich said. The majority of these domains were set up for what he called "domain parking," an attempt to make money by placing ads on a Web site that surfers seem likely to stumble upon. Ernestoinsurance.com, for example was registered by Julian Luby a graduate student in Portland, Oregon, who said he registered between 30 and 50 Ernesto-related domains, beginning Sunday. Luby registered the domains for the dual purposes of providing information on the storm and raising money for a group of social networking sites he is developing. Luby, who also registered the Ernestomoney.com and Ernestodamage.com sites, has listed many of his domains for sale, asking from $400 to $1,000 per domain. He is also maintaining a blog of Ernesto-related news on some of the sites. On one day shortly after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, more than 400 Katrina-related domains were registered. Ultimately dozens of the sites proved to be fraudulent, and Ullrich is worried that this pattern may repeat itself with Ernesto. However, it seems unlikely that Ernesto will attract the attention of Katrina, which was one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. By Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center had downgraded Ernesto from hurricane to Tropical storm. "It doesn't look like Ernesto will amount to much, so I don't think we'll see much in terms of domain fraud," Ullrich said. But this is a pattern he expects scammers to repeat as other storms form during this 2006 hurricane season. "Basically they're waiting for the right hurricane to come around," he said. In any case, anyone looking to register Ernesto domain names may already be late to the game. The U.S. National Weather Service publishes its list of hurricane names years in advance, and many scammers have pre-registered their fraudulent sites, according to Rich Miller, an analyst with Web site tracking service Netcraft Ltd. "A lot of the premium names are long gone," he said. That list of National Weather Service's list of Hurricane names can beÂ found here.


The new EU constitution will be a giant "ball and chain" for British business, says Tory leader Michael Howard.


Miller, 'invincible' who defied Messerschmitts, dies in Melbourne ...

Keith Miller, who died yesterday in Melbourne at the age of 84, was the most charismatic Australian cricketer of his generation, with film-star looks and talent to envy.


Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday. The cause of death was "acute intoxication by the combined effects of o...


Per la "piena fiducia" espressa alla Corte Costituzionale


Vaulted data center tests Windows Server 2008

The data center houses about 35 servers, most running Windows Server 2003 and some running Red Hat Linux, with four servers testing Windows Server 2008.


It was uglier than a Muddy River bullfrog, but with the Yankees playing actual baseball again and another Battle of the Bronx beginning tomorrow, the Red Sox didn't care about style points last night.


Trade agreement could help delete counterfeit chips

The planned international trade agreement to fight piracy and counterfeiting could help reduce the distribution of fake semiconductors, analysts said Wednesday.The U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday announced that the U.S., European Union, and other countries will negotiate to establish the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), which will encourage countries to follow intellectual-property rights established by the World Trade Organization and other global trade groups. The discussions will focus on better international cooperation, best practices, and the establishment of a legal framework to protect intellectual-property rights.ACTA is needed to tackle the proliferation of intellectual-property infringements and to reduce the distribution of counterfeit items, the European Commission said in a study released Tuesday. More than 130 million counterfeit items were seized in 2006.Companies are already taking losses from counterfeit chips, so cracking down on piracy and counterfeiting will ensure reliable electronics and more savings, analysts said.Effective anticounterfeiting measures will ensure electronics contain genuine semiconductors and deliver full performance and reliability, said the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in a statement, lauding the ACTA announcement. SIA already has its own measures to combat semiconductor counterfeiting, SIA said.Semiconductor counterfeiting revolves around replacing labels, said Daryl Hatano, vice president of public policy at the SIA. Semiconductor labels could be changed by counterfeiters to indicate a different brand or better performance, which could affect devices, Hatano said."If there's one bad chip, it can cause the failure of the computer," Hatano said. People who buy counterfeit chips could lose money too by overpaying for fake chips, Hatano said.Cases of counterfeit semiconductors in distribution has increased over the years, though SIA couldn't provide numbers. SIA is already working with the U.S. government to combat semiconductor counterfeiting, Hatano said.Counterfeit chips could affect research and development of semiconductor companies, said Jim Handy, an analyst with research firm Objective Analysis. Losses from fake chips cause semiconductor companies to tap into research and development budgets, a move that affects the development of future technologies, Handy said.Many cases of counterfeit semiconductors originate from China, which lacks strong intellectual-property enforcement laws, Handy said. Chinese courts tend to support local companies in patent-infringement cases, Handy said.International treaties need to be written in such a way that Chinese courts are motivated to be unbiased, Handy said.The trade agreement is not about ganging up against China or other countries that are not part of the group, the Commission said in its study. Countries are invited to join the initiative for "stronger enforcement to deal with the challenges of piracy and counterfeiting today," the Commission said.The U.S. will engage in trade agreement discussions Canada, the E.U., Japan, South Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, and Switzerland, U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said.


For Women, Knee Injuries Can Mean Years of Pain

Some knee injuries appear to cause years of pain and increase the risk of arthritis among female soccer players, a new study shows.


Abbas Vows No Retreat from Arafat Refugee Demand

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian presidential  favorite Mahmoud Abbas vowed on Tuesday never to give up the  late Yasser Arafat's bedrock demand that Israel recognize a  "right of return" of Palestinian refugees.


Microsoft says to extend XP sales for five months

Microsoft Corp.  said on  Thursday it plans to keep selling its Windows XP operating  system until the end of June 2008, delaying a scheduled  transition to its newer Windows Vista software by five months.


In recent years a few noisy disputes over how donated money is spent have had a powerful effect on the fund-raising game.


High Street bank Lloyds TSB says it plans to create up to 1,000 new jobs in India, many of which will replace UK posts.


Nelson leaves Office Depot by mutual agreement

On Monday, Office Depot Chairman and CEO Bruce Nelson quit âby mutual agreement.â The decision has come after his four years being a chairman.


BOSTON (Ticker) -- Carmelo Anthony made only one basket in the fourth quarter, but it was a big one. Anthony's jumper with 3.6 seconds remaining proved to be the difference as the Denver Nuggets ended a two-game skid by edging the Boston Celtics, 100-99.


Harper hints at unlikely political alliance

Hinting at a possible deal that could stave off an early election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Tuesday he has held constructive and cooperative talks with a left-wing opposition party, at first sight an unlikely political ally.


Rincarano gli alimentari: si sborseranno 400 euro in piu'


Sir Alex Ferguson has urged the Football Association to take action against Arsenalâs Robin van Persie for throwing an elbow during the Gunnersâ 1-0 Carling Cup defeat to Manchester United tonight.


There have been a handful of sporting greats who have built up an aura of invincibility over the years. Arsenal's players huddle up after equalling Nottingham Forest's 42-game record.


Bush, Kerry In Tight Battle For Home Stretch

In the final days before Election Day, Sen. John Kerry returned to the the battleground state of Ohio to address a church full of worshippers in Dayton.


There is still widespread ignorance about HIV, particularly among young people, a charity suggests.


A call for a boycott of this summer's Olympics in Beijing would not serve any purpose, the Olympics minister says.


Sony returned to profitability in its fiscal second quarter thanks to a weaker yen and strong digital camera sales, however its gaming and TV divisions -- including the PlayStation 3 -- continued to struggle.


Bush Says Kerry Tax Plan Would Hit Small Business

President Bush charged on Tuesday that Democrat John Kerry's proposals would raise taxes for small business owners and hurt job creation as he went on a bus tour through Wisconsin and Iowa, two states that have not voted Republican in 20 years.


Britain unveils statue of Nelson Mandela

Former South African president Nelson Mandela watched Wednesday as a statue of him was unveiled outside the Houses of Parliament before dignitaries including Prime Minister Gordon Brown.


Chadian President Idriss Deby and leaders of Chad's four main rebel groups signed Thursday a peace accord after the latest flare-up of unrest in the central African country, a Libyan official said.


Archaeological Hike Set in Colossal Cave Park

By Patty Machelor, ARIZONA DAILY STAR  Editor's Note: This story appeared on Friday's East Side Neighbors page.  /  The East Side's Rincon Institute is inviting the public to hike along a new archaeological trail in Colossal Cave Mountain Park on Jan. 13.


Straw set for talks with striking prison officers

Justice Secretary Jack Straw is to meet with prison officers' leaders on Friday in an attempt to resolve a pay dispute which led to a one-day strike at many prisons across the country.


Witness: Thomas Accuser Used Profanities

NEW YORK -- A Madison Square Garden executive who says New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas showered her with profanities was unsparing in her own foul language to describe fellow executives, a former colleague testified Monday.


Royal Society unearths top secret nuclear research

Only 66 years late 75 years of the neutron In his long-awaited energy white paper, published this May, Tony Blair opined that energy could be "as important to our future as defence".â¦


Gwava, a developer of security software, plans to introduce on Monday a new product that lets enterprises easily track and find text messages and phone calls that BlackBerry users send and receive.The software should appeal to enterprises that need to comply with regulations that require them to track employee communications. Key to the Retain for BlackBerry Enterprise Server is that it doesn't require any client software. That means an IT administrator can manage it fully from the back end.The BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), which companies use to let workers send and receive corporate e-mail on their BlackBerry devices, already logs data about SMS (Short Message Service) text messages and e-mails sent and received. However, users must view the data in a giant Excel spreadsheet where each row is one transaction, said Mitch Lauer, director of business development for Gwava. "It's extremely difficult to utilize," he said."Our software goes into the BES and makes sense of all these logs," he said. Retain shifts the data to a SQL database. IT administrators can then manipulate the data using a viewer that can be accessed on multiple workstations.On the viewer, an administrator sees a list of BlackBerry users and can view their history of e-mails, text messages and phone calls. The list of e-mail and text messages includes the actual messages as well as who sent and received them. The phone call list includes the phone number of the person who called or was called and the length of the call.Enterprises using BlackBerry phones can already easily audit e-mail messages because they run through a separate e-mail server, such as Microsoft Exchange. But tracking text messages is harder, and Retain lets administrators see e-mail, text messages and voice logs in a single view.The software also tracks Pin messages, which are text messages that BlackBerry users can send to each other in a slightly different way than text messages offered by mobile operators.IT administrators can also view data such as the top ten users of phone calls in chart form. To further analyze or investigate an issue, an administrator can also export the information into Excel.Retain for BlackBerry can also send alerts to administrators when specified keywords appear in user text messages.Gwava envisions many reasons that an enterprise might want to use the software, including to comply with regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to investigate human-resources issues such as sexual harassment, or to pursue legal problems such as intellectual property leaks, Lauer said.While similar offerings exist, Retain for BlackBerry has an advantage because it doesn't require any software for the BlackBerry phones, Lauer said. That makes it easier for IT administrators to manage, and also means that the capability is transparent to end-users. "The biggest value proposition, besides the amount of work for IT to deploy the software, is that the device user can't alter or delete a phone call or SMS or Pin message at the device level," he said.Retain for BlackBerry costs 40 percent as much as an enterprise pays for its BES server, so users can take advantage of discounts that they may have realized when buying their BES, such as volume processing.


Porter Wagoner was known for a string of country hits in the '60s, perennial appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in his trademark rhinestone suits, and for launching the career of Dolly Parton.