Eclipse Trader is a set of plugins for the Eclipse RCP (Rich Client Platform) dedicated to the building of an online stock trading system. This release add a context menu for customizing the history charts and two additional technical indicators.  To facilitate the installation process, we have also made available bundled packages for win32, linux and macosx systems.  Download from: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=116488&package_id=132930


It couldn't have been scripted better. As Davis Cup captain you want your No. 1 player to start off the day, and a guy like Andy Roddick allows you to set the tone for the whole weekend.


The TV Watch: In Iraq, Couric Hones Her Hard-News Image

The CBS anchor Katie Couric, who nabbed a one-on-one interview with Mr. Bush while on assignment in Iraq, is in Iraq at just the right time to pre-empt the flurry of harsh assessments awaiting her first anniversary as anchor of the âCBS Evening News.â


The international war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor reopened Monday, six months after it was adjourned when he boycotted the opening session and fired his attorney.


Peggiorano le condizioni di Arafat. Abu Mazen vola a Parigi

Dopo la buona notizia che Yasser Arafat non era malato di leucemia, il mondo torna ora a stare in apprensione per il presidente dell'AutoritÃ  nazionale palestinese (Anp). L'anziano leader Ã¨ stato infatti


State Seeks Dismissal of Federal Suit Over Juvenile Care

By Marie Price  A U.S. Department of Justice civil rights lawsuit alleging that the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs fails to protect juveniles at the L.E. Rader Center in Sand Springs should be dismissed, state attorneys say.  In a filing with the U.S.


Actress Julia Roberts gave birth to twins Sunday morning, her publicist told CNN. Roberts, who is married to cinematographer Daniel Moder, delivered Hazel Patricia Moder and


The House plans to pass as early as Wednesday a new defense policy bill that includes a pay raise for troops.


The first wave of tickets for the Diana memorial concert sell out within minutes of going on sale.


Sorenstam benefits from 'mother of all' shots

World number one Annika Sorenstam posted a 4-under-par round of 68 overnight to open a three-shot lead midway through the season-ending LPGA tournament at West Palm Beach, Florida.


Rail passengers face new timetables and franchises  after the biggest shake-up to services for four decades.


Endemol in 'win a kidney' TV show rumpus

Big Brother creator under fire Dutch TV station BNN is rejecting calls to axe a TV programme in which a terminally-ill woman will choose one of three contestants to receive her kidney, the BBC reports.â¦


At the National Museum of the American Indian, Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, right, a Northern Cheyenne and Republican from Colorado, applauds Richard West jnr, a Southern Cheyenne who is the museum's director.


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Paul Konerko, Jim Thome, Joe Crede and Juan Uribe homered and the Chicago White Sox put on another double-digit offensive display Wednesday night, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 13-5.


Pakistani Mosque Blast Kills 12 to 15 People -TV

A bomb exploded inside a mosque  packed with worshippers killing at least 12 people in the  eastern Pakistani city of Sialkot during Friday prayers, the  private Geo television station reported.


Oil prices gave up early gains Friday as a morning rise fueled by fresh sabotage attacks on Iraqi oil pipelines evaporated.


U2 Talk iPod Strategy Band's partnership with Apple has deep roots

For two weeks before MTV debuted U2's video for the new single "Vertigo," fans had a chance to see the band perform the song on TV -- in an iPod commercial.


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VATICANO - ÂIl turismo rivela una ricchezza universale, che non rigetta lÂuomo, ma ne conserva lÂorma, la tracciaÂ: Messaggio del  Pontificio Consiglio della Pastorale per i Migranti e gli Itineranti in occasione della Giornata Mondiale del Turismo 2006 CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) -  ÂIl turismo Ã¨ ricchezza proprio nella misura in cui aiuta a relativizzare i sistemi detti ÂricchiÂ e li apre alla percezione di altre forme di Âessere ricchiÂ. La natura, nella sua ricchezza primaria, come la pre...


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Gunmen kill Shi'ite families in Baghdad: police

Gunmen killed nine members of two Shi'ite families in Baghdad on Sunday, police said, a day after militias raided a mixed neighborhood and forced dozens of Sunni families to flee in an escalation of sectarian violence.


Manchester City insist Joey Barton "made no offensive gesture" after the defeat at Portsmouth.


At least 23 people are killed in a bomb attack in Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.


BT unloads last satellite stake for Â£363m

BT Group disposed yesterday of its last remaining stake in a satellite company when it sold its 15.8% holding in the Paris-based Eutelsat for Â£363m.


Up to 23,000 civil servants in Wales are set to take strike action at proposed job losses over the next few years.


Tyco to Sell Ex-Chief's Apartment for $21 Million

Tyco International has found a buyer who has agreed to pay $21 million for the apartment of L. Dennis Kozlowski, lock, stock and hand-painted wallpaper.


Smoking curb could "upset China stability"

China's stability could be threatened if the government tried to curb smoking, a senior official said on Wednesday at a discussion of the annual meeting of parliament.


Mandatory rules governing the reliability of the US power grid go into effect Monday.


Mets and Benson Agree to Three-Year Deal

NEW YORK (Sports Network) - The New York Mets have reached  an agreement in principle with pitcher Kris Benson on a  three-year contract. The righthander went 4-4 for the Mets  after joining the team in a trade with Pittsburgh on July 30.


Cassell a no-show, Mourning a no-go, Pippen retires

Two things are certain in life: The sun will rise in the East, and Sam Cassell will be unhappy with his contract. Training camps opened Tuesday around the NBA, but Cassell declined to grace the Minnesota Timberwolves with his presence.


In more than 20 trips to the ravaged city, TIME's Aparisim Ghosh has navigated countless perils. His extraordinary story offers a rare insight into the daily life of Iraqi citizens


A breakdown of proposals in the Public Health White Paper expected ...

Freedom for the National Assembly to have its own say on the scale and speed of a smoking ban. In England a ban on smoking in all Government workplaces and NHS buildings will be in place by 2006.


Nuclear Whistleblower Held in Church Raid

Heavily armed police commandos stormed a Jerusalem church compound and arrested nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu today - seven months after he completed an 18 year prison sentence for treason.


Applying the People Meter to the musical future

Radio ratings measurement company Arbitron recently introduced the People Meter, a portable gadget that measures exactly what radio station users are listening to at any given moment.


Condannata medico, permetteva al marito di violentare figlie


Hurricane Ivan neared Jamaica Friday night packing sustained winds of 155 mph, all but promising life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.


2008 Senate Slalom Getting Way Early Start in Colorado

The early eruption of activity for next yearÃ¢ÂÂs presidential election isnÃ¢ÂÂt the only major political news confronting Colorado voters at this unusually early stage of the 2007-08 election cycle. The stateÃ¢ÂÂs open-seat Senate race Ã¢ÂÂ possibly the top priority for Democratic strategists seeking to maintain or expand their partyÃ¢ÂÂs current and narrow Senate majority Ã¢ÂÂ is already taking shape.


Debutto borsa: 25 luglio, prezzo tra 2,35 e 3,15 euro


Democrat Declared Winner in Wash. State Gov. Race

Democrat Christine Gregoire was  officially named Washington's governor-elect on Thursday, 58  days and two recounts after the closest election in the state's  history.


Private First Class Jason Scheuerman nailed a suicide note to his barracks closet in Iraq, stepped inside and shot himself.


MS to bundle 'broken' random number tool in Vista SP1

Developers urged to avoid built-in backdoor Microsoft plans to bundle a cryptographically flawed pseudo random number generator in its upcoming service pack for Windows Vista.â¦


NEW YORK - Democrat John Kerry joked on "The Late Show with David Letterman" about changes under President Bush's tax plan, including that Vice President Dick Cheney can claim the president as a dependent.    Besides reading his "Top 10" list, Kerry also poked fun at the tedious debate negotiations between the rival campaigns that ended in agreement Monday...


Cagliari, 17:50 - CALCIO, PALERMO; COLANTUONO: SIAMO SQUADRA DI UOMINI VERI

Il Palermo passa a Cagliari e sale in classifica. Colantuono è soddisfatto. "Sono contento di...


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Buzz Tech Signs Advertising and Search Agreement With Yahoo! UK Search Marketing

Buzz Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BZTG) has today announced it has signed agreements with Yahoo! UK Search Marketing and is in the process of joining Yahoo! in its New Publisher Network.


Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd nearly tripled  its first-half profit and boosted its annual earnings outlook  on Thursday as its popular Wii and DS game machines outsell  rival Sony Corp's PlayStation.


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Taiwan, China Set Deal on Charter Flights

Taiwan and China reached a landmark deal on Saturday to allow nonstop charter flights over the Chinese New Year holidays, a move which could ease tensions and improve ties between the bitter political rivals.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- In a bustling, prosperous corner of this capital city stands the gated campus of a religious school, or madrassa, where some 10,000 students study the teachings of the Koran every day.


Microsoft Corp. has filed class action lawsuits against vendors of sexually explicit commercial e-mail, the Seattle Post-Intelligence said Friday.


The Fair Cop in Cyberspace ; Code Version 2.0 By Lawrence Lessig

By PAT KANE  Anyone who has visited a major website recently has surely seen the new batch of "Mac vs. PC" ads.


England's passage to the 2006 World Cup finals will be assured if they can repeat their slick performance against Wales.


Top U.N. staff begin probe of chemical warfare agent

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on  Friday summoned to New York top U.N. officials from a meeting  abroad to find out how a potentially lethal chemical warfare  agent was stored in U.N. offices in Manhattan.


Torino, 18:53 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: ZANETTI NON SI ALLENA

In vista della gara con il Treviso, Juventus in piena emergenza. Non ci saranno Trezeguet e Camorane...


A relentless attack helped the Carolina Hurricanes snap out of their funk. Justin Williams and Eric Belanger scored less than a minute apart in the third period last night to lead the Hurricanes past the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, in Raleigh, N.C.


The North East of England overwhelmingly rejects John Prescott's regional government plan.


Gordon Brown was the most influential figure in the film industry in 2004, a survey of  movie executives finds.


GM Mueller, 2 aides are fired by Parcells

Shoes and other equipment filled 4-foot-high bins in the Miami Dolphins' locker room yesterday, signaling the start of the offseason.


Gold broke the $450 a troy ounce level on Thursday for the first time since June 1988 as the dollar fell to a record low against the euro.


Drugs may be involved in Anna Nicole's death: mother

HOLLYWOOD, Florida  - The mother of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith said on Friday that drugs may have contributed to her daughter's sudden death.


Trent Yawney was fired Monday as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost 12 of their last 15 games. He was replaced by assistant Denis Savard.


Bomb kills Venezuela deputy attorney general

CARACAS  - A car bomb killed deputy attorney general Danilo Anderson, who had been prosecuting politically sensitive cases, in Venezuela's first assassination in 40 years, officials said.


DEVELOPMENT-EU:   NGOs Favour Wider Role For New Aid Chief

BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (IPS) - Leading development groups are pleading for  enlarging the responsibilities of Louis Michel, commissioner  designate in-charge of development and humanitarian aid in the  new European Commission.


CARACAS - A huge fire ripped through more than 16 floors of Venezuela's highest tower, in a Caracas complex housing dozens of Government ministries and state agencies, but there were no casualties, officials said.


Bhutto supporters pin hopes on son and heir

There is an eerie quiet at Benazir Bhutto's Karachi home-cum-campaign headquarters where grief is giving way to hope that her legacy will live on through her son and heir.


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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


Supreme Court to Hear Case on Cable as Internet Carrier

The Supreme Court stepped into one of the most heated debates over the future of the Internet: how to classify Internet cable service for purposes of federal regulation.


Police confirmed Thursday that a body found in a wooded ravine is that of an 11-year-old boy abducted last week, fanning fears among parents in Ireland, a country with little experience of deadly abductions of children.


LAS VEGAS Sept. 14, 2004 - President Bush told veterans Tuesday he was proud of his time in the Texas Air National Guard and sought to deflect questions about his Vietnam-era service by turning the subject


"American Pie" star Jason Biggs is engaged to his girlfriend, actress Jenny Mollen, a rep for the actor confirms to PEOPLE.  The couple looked cozy at the premiere of 29-year-old Biggs's new comedy "Over Her Dead Body" Tuesday night, and Mollen, 28, ...


The bodies of a group of alleged thieves who were lynched by villagers in India last week are found in a river.


Bush Tells Koizumi U.S. Committed to Strong Dollar

SANTIAGO, Chile  - President Bush told Japanese  Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Saturday that he is  committed to a strong dollar and deficit reduction.


Scandal of patients left for hours outside A&E

Hospitals accused of keeping thousands of seriously ill patients in 'holding patterns'


Sgt. James C. Akin, 23 Albuquerque 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), ...

Sgt. James C. Akin, 23 Albuquerque 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.


Man goes into action after neighbours refuse to remove trees obscuring vista from his Las Vegas home


Phillip Swann, of TVPredictions.com, will be online to answer your questions about HD and Blu-ray technologies.


Shell reports a record profit for a UK-listed company of Â£9.3bn but also restates its oil reserves again.


With 5th Film, Harry Potter Masters the Box Office Race

As Harry Potterâs wizardry skills keep growing, so do his box office powers.


A bitter feud between former teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal continues to escalate, and it's not too soon to bet on the winner of their first duel.


Iran sets up 328 centrifuges at big atom site: sources

Iran has set up two cascades of 164 centrifuges each in its underground nuclear plant, laying a basis for full-scale enrichment of uranium and upping the stakes in a standoff with the West, European diplomats said on Monday.


Canada Gives Debt Moratorium to Tsunami Nations

Canada announced a debt payment moratorium on Thursday for countries struck by the Indian Ocean tsunami, and said it would speak with other creditor nations about offering relief.


One cornerback wasn't in the NFL last year. Another has never played in a game. The nickel back didn't make the original roster. Just two games into the season, the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary is decimated by injuries.


SPECTOR: Proposals offer chance to compromise

The chess game between the NHL and the NHLPA continued Tuesday, with the league rejecting the players' offer from last Thursday and tabling a counteroffer, which was in turn rejected by the NHLPA.


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is visiting the southern town of Tak Bai, where scores of minority Muslims died under arrest two weeks ago.


Michael Dell recruits another high-profile executive from outside the PC industry to play a role in the company's turnaround.


Spagna, l'Eta annuncia e fa esplodere sette ordigni

L'Eta annuncia e fa esplodere sette bombe. Le esplosioni sono infatti avvenute alle 13:30 a Valladolid, Leon, Avila, Santillana del Mar e Ciudad Real, Malaga, Alicante in Spagna. L'esplosione a Santillana del Mare ha provocato almeno tre feriti gravi.


Da Vinci Rocket Launch Delayed Until January

The Golden Palace.com Space Program Powered by the da Vinci Project announced that the launch of its private rocket has delayed until at least January.


Tony Blair still on track for third term, say analysts

London: The tearful resignation of a senior British minister entangled in a three-year love affair is a hammer blow to Britain's Tony Blair, but few analysts expect it to derail his drive for re-election next ...


Building sea defences could increase the risk of flooding in coastal areas of England and Wales, a report claims.


A Scots-based rescue team is on stand-by for southern Asia after thousands of people died in an earthquake.


R.E. Humbertson, we've got a car for you

R.E. Humbertson, wherever you are, you are the winner of "Miss Belvedere," the rusty 1957 Plymouth hauled from its leaky vault last week after being buried for a half century.


The British actor Ian McShane opens next week as the patriarch Max in Harold Pinterâs âHomecoming,â a man-monster of diminishing powers and, of course, many vulgarities.


Rolls-Royce Boss Steps Down After 5 Months

Germany's BMW AG said Monday the head of its ultra-luxury Rolls-Royce car brand, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, has resigned to take up "new responsibilities" outside the company, which has been struggling to meet its sales targets for the superluxury brand.


Barcelona ended the year on a high as striker Samuel Eto'o grabbed a late winner to give his side a 2-1 victory over Levante on Tuesday that ensured them of the symbolic title of winter champions.


U.S., Iraqi troops find Qaeda prison camp in Iraq

U.S. and Iraqi troops raided a suspected al Qaeda prison camp north of Baghdad and freed 41 men, some of whom said they had been held for four months, the U.S. military said on Monday.


Actor Brad Renfro has died at age 25, PEOPLE has confirmed.   Renfro died Tuesday at a Los Angeles apartment where he spent the night with friends, Craig Harvey, chief investigator for the Los Angeles county coroner, tells PEOPLE.   Renfro was hear...


The Press unanimously hailed turnout at Iraq's historic elections as opening the road to peace in the conflict battered country.


That Bulbous Nose! Those Dancing Feet! That Shiny New Gun!

New DVD's for the library, including a W. C. Fields collection, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Dazed and Confused" and "The Untouchables."


Softbank offers 1.96 bn to buy Tu-Ka mobile phone firms: report

Japanese Internet firm Softbank has offered about 200 billion yen (1.96 billion dollars) to buy Tu-Ka mobile phone companies from Japan's second-ranked mobile phone carrier KDDI Corp., a news report said.


The software package from Trend Micro, which will be free through July 2005, protects against viruses and spam and needs regular updates.


Parigi, 10:56 - SCI, CDM: DISCESA KITZBUEHEL RIPROGRAMMATA A GARMICH

Cambiamento nel calendario di Coppa del Mondo di sci: la discesa de Kitzbuehel, annullata il 26 genn...


Torino, 20:19 - CALCIO, JUVE; C.GIGLI: ANCHE BUFFON MERITAVA IL PALLONE D'ORO

E' il presidente della Juventus Cobolli Gigli attarverso una nota ufficiale, il primo della squadra ...


Megamall illustrates China's modern economic power

YIWU, China -- After 19 hours on a hard-seat train ride from Beijing, Zhao Taishan stood in the cold drizzle waiting for the mall doors to open.


Chinese drinks giant Wahaha seeks arbitration in a trademark row with French partner Danone.


It's the Nazi Era, but It Looks So Familiar

This German documentary gathers some of the products of the German culture industry from the 1930's and 40's into a monstrous and fascinating collage.


Manny Ramirez owns a treasured spot in Red Sox lore — the shy kid who grew up in the shadow of Yankee Stadium is Boston's first World Series MVP.


Isikoff: Where is Captured Terrorist Leader al-Libi?

The Bush administration once proudly trumpeted its capture of terrorist leader Ibn al-Shakyh al-Libiâa key source for the assertion that Iraq helped train Al Qaeda in biochem weapons. His story has since been discredited. Where is he now?


NATO Agrees to Deploy 300 Trainers to Iraq

NATO defense ministers pledged today to speed the deployment of 300 trainers to Iraq by the end of the year, a program intended to field more Iraqi security


Walter Reed Hearing to Put Spotlight on Kiley's Leadership

When the first congressional hearing about the care of wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center opens this morning in a campus auditorium, many eyes will turn to Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley, who has served as the Army's top doctor since he gave up command of the hospital in 2004. The hearing...


Aide to key Shi'ite killed; sectarian fight feared as Iraq vote nears

BAGHDAD -- Gunmen killed an aide to Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric, intensifying the threat of a violent sectarian split with the approach of national elections that political leaders are struggling to salvage.


Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts offense haven't lost their touch.


4 Palestinian die in clashes with Israel

An Israeli raid in search of militants in a West Bank village Friday sparked a firefight that left two Palestinians dead, including an 11-year-old boy, Palestinian officials said.


Israel orders the closure of Gaza's border with Egypt to prevent PM Ismail Haniya's return.


Inefficient Ethernet wastes over $1bn a year

How non-green is your network? Energy saving has so far focused on PCs, servers and the like, but now networks have been fingered as major wasters of power. An industry group has claimed that Ethernet's poor use of energy could be wasting as much as $450m a year - or 5.8TW/h - in the US. And perhaps three times that much, worldwide.â¦


Manchester, 15:13 - CALCIO, ROMA; MANCINI: QUA VOGLIO FARE ANCORA BENE

Il centrocampista esterno della Roma, Amantino Mancini, ha parlato del suo futuro ai microfoni di Sk...


Aides cite flu as doctors examine Arafat

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- A Tunisian medical team examined Yasser Arafat in the West Bank yesterday, but aides dismissed Israeli media reports that the Palestinian leader's health had deteriorated and said he had the flu.


I.B.M. Gets Tougher on Staff Quality in India

I.B.M. has introduced new procedures to evaluate its staff in India with an eye to improving quality, with staff that donât make the grade being asked to leave.


Trial Linking Professor to Terror Delayed

A federal judge has agreed to delay the trial of a former professor suspected of terrorist ties, in part because of publicity about the case during the state's U.S. Senate race and the amount of evidence that attorneys must study.


Self-Described Astrologer to Reagans Dead at 58

Syndicated astrologer Joyce Jillson, who claims to have provided advice for Ronald and Nancy Reagan, has died at age 58, associates said on Wednesday.


LONDON - Dieters on the popular high-fat, low-carb Atkins approach lose just as much body fat as those on low-fat diets, but the annoying low-carb side effects could mean problems down the road, according to a scientist who reviewed five dozen diet studies


House Panel Moves to Ease Commitment Laws

RICHMOND, Jan. 25 -- The Virginia House of Delegates took a major step toward strengthening the state's mental health laws Friday as a panel passed legislation that would ease the standard by which mentally ill people can be involuntarily committed to hospitals, an issue raised after the Virginia...


Ford sales off again in October, but company bullish on new ...

Ford Motor Co., which is just unveiling a wave of new sedans, reported today that sales of its cars and light trucks declined 5 percent in October compared with the same month a year ago.


Bush Announces 4-Nation Team to Coordinate Aid for Southern Asia

Breaking his holiday silence, the president named Japan, India and Australia as partners in a long-range effort.


Roma, 11:43 - CALCIO, DOPING: PAGOTTO ANCORA POSITIVO

Angelo Pagotto, portiere del Crotone, è risultato positivo per cocaina all'antidoping. L'estr...


The European Union said Monday it will lift sanctions against US imports following President Bush's decision to remove illegal export subsidies.


Defending champion Nicolas Massu reached the quarterfinals at the Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia when Potito Starace quit with a stomach illness while trailing 4-1 Thursday.


In a week that featured the breakdown of trade talks involving Randy Johnson and Jason Giambi's steroid admission, trades for Felix Rodriguez and Mike Stanton sure seem trivial.


Failure in Afghanistan would threaten US, European security: US adviser

US National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley on Wednesday urged NATO members to increase spending on alliance efforts in Afghanistan, warning that failure of the mission there undermine European and US security.


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Armstrong Happy to Meet Doping Investigators

Lance Armstrong is prepared to meet  investigators after French police launched a preliminary probe  into doping allegations against the six-times Tour de France  winner.


Almost nine million people miss GP appointments each year, a survey has suggested.


Groups Try to Aid Elderly Charley Victims

SARASOTA, Fla. - The devastation brought on by Hurricane Charley has been especially painful for an elderly population that is among the largest in the nation...


Milano, 14:36 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: CONTRATTO? PENSIAMO AD ALTRO

L'allenatore dell'Inter Roberto Mancini non vuole ancora parlare del suo contratto con i nerazzurri,...


Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, front, gets caught in the corner with the ball by Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi of Nigeria, back left, and guard Sam Cassell during the first quarter in Denver on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004.


Teri Hatcher Wins Ruling in Lip-Plumping Lawsuit

Teri Hatcher has won a ruling in a feud between rival lip plumpers worthy of Wisteria Lane.  A judge ruled Monday that a $2 million lawsuit against the 43-year-old "Desperate Housewives" star should be moved out of court and into arbitration.  The ...


Blair Warns Against Infighting, but Labor Feud Persists

Prime Minister Tony Blair warned on Saturday that BritainÂs Labor Party would lose power if it did not halt the personal feuds surrounding his succession.


PeopleSoft Exec Change An Attempt to Buoy Confidence, Analysts Say

October 07, 2004 - The ongoing Oracle/PeopleSoft saga has seen a change of cast. Late last week, PeopleSoft announced that it has axed CEO Craig Conway, the former Oracle exec who has helmed PeopleSoft for


A Northcentral Technical College program designed to spur democracy in Ukraine is coming to an end.


As John Kerry paused and uttered the word lesbian in last week's presidential debate, the dials started to turn. Frank Luntz, a former Republican pollster who now has corporate clients, was


S.Korea Says Boosting Security at N.Korea Border

South Korea is stepping up security along the Demilitarised Zone frontier with North Korea after a hole was found cut in a border fence, the South Korean Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.


Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral service for murdered schoolgirl Danielle Beccan on Friday.


N.Korea Says Any Return to Talks Hinges on Bush

North Korea said on Saturday it would not  return to six-country talks on its nuclear program until  President Bush spelled out his second term policies and ended  what it called his hostile attitude.


GOP Wants Bush to Draw Attention Off Iraq

NEW YORK - Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second-term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re-election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP-fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam...


OfficeMax CEO Resigns; Co. Fires 2 Workers

Troubled office products retailer OfficeMax Inc. announced the resignation Monday of its CEO — the third high-level executive to depart the company this year — and fired two more employees as a result of an ongoing internal investigation into its accounting. Its shares tumbled more than 6 percent.


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The EU Commission on Wednesday dragged Berlin to court over a law that shields carmaking icon Volkswagen from hostile takeovers, the culmination of a long campaign to break down barriers to foreign investment.


Ontario midwives to mount phone campaign

TORONTO - Frustrated with the pace of salary negotiations, Ontario midwives will start a telephone campaign targeting their MPPs next week.


Kidd Doesnât Miss Step as Nets Win Fifth in Row

Jason Kidd had 10 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season. Equally important, he shut down Joe Johnson in the visiting Netsâ 113-107 victory against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.


Documents of Library in Boston to Go on Web

A project to put the Boston Public Libraryâs paper-based government documents online will take two years and require the hand scanning of millions of pages.


Sabathia's ninth win lifts Indians over Royals

The Cleveland Indians eked out a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, improving their home record to 20-6 on the back of C.C. Sabathia's ninth win of the season.


The third Shrek film keeps the fourth Die Hard movie off the top of the UK box office


US stocks slipped on Monday in a quiet day on Wall Street as the price of oil dropped below $42 a barrel and knocked down shares of energy-related companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp.


Republicans are criticizing a Wisconsin get-out-the-vote campaign involving public school students, saying Democrats are exploiting the students for political gain.


French actor Gerard Depardieu is to be questioned by police investigating fraud claims against a fugitive tycoon.


A serving soldier is arrested at an army barracks in connection with the sale of ammunition.


Universities are relying on foreign student to prop up key subjects like science and engineering, a report says.


Spain's prime minister is due to hold talks in Senegal which are expected to centre on the issue of illegal immigration.


Vijay around, Tiger not yet out of woods

The sun was setting when Vijay Singh, Fijian golfer of Indian origin, birdied the 18th here, and it seemed like a sign that Tiger Woodsâ days as the worldâs number one player may be fading.


With veteran presence, Celtics could score again

Despite hearing three weeks ago the Celtics might acquire Ray Allen, Celtics coach Doc Rivers hasn't thought much about how his reconfigured team will play.


Tubegazing: Scandals uncovered, hostages saved

These two shows from PBS and Fox each promise to keep viewers interested.


November 08, 2004 - ATI today has announced its RADEON XPRESS 200 motherboard chipset. Targeted at AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors, the chipset features an integrated graphics core based on ATI's RADEON X300 chipset.


T-Mobile Blocks VoIP Rival's Calls in the UK

T-Mobile says it is merely negotiating prices with Truphone, but its customers can't access certain numbers that its rival operates.


Health officials were investigating after dozens of students and teachers lost consciousness at a school near the capital, officials said Sunday.


Hot laptop computers may be a factor in the decline of male fertility, according to newly published research from the State University of New York.


Microsoft Attacks Google Over Book Search

Microsoft attorney says Google is misusing principles of fair use for its own profit.


NetCharge Goes to College With Online Payment Services

Greek organizations looking for a better way to collect dues and raise money have a new source.


AC Milan winger Massimo Donati will move to Celtic in a Â£3m deal should he pass a medical.


Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, def. Nicolas Massu (18), Chile, 6-0, 2-0 retired.


The House is going to make another run at imposing more than $16 billion in taxes on major oil companies.


Intel Ups Revenue Forecast on Rising Chip Demand

Intel upgraded its Q3 revenue forecast on the basis of surprisingly high demand for chips across its product line.


Volkswagen Profit Surges More Than 50 Percent

Operating profit at Volkswagen rose more than 50 percent in the third quarter, thanks to resurgent earnings at its core VW brand.


Roma braces for severe punishment after fan throws object at ...

AS Roma made a public apology Thursday to Swedish referee Anders Frisk, who was hit and bloodied by an object thrown by one of the club's fans, causing the suspension of Wednesday's Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv.


Wave machine Hurricane Ivan produces Caribbean swell

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 08 September 2004: - - Hurricane Ivan pounded the islands of the southeastern Caribbean yesterday.


The UN is unveiling the results of a major report into potential solutions for world poverty.


Arthritis Sufferers Have Difficult Choices To Make

With the recent news of heart problems associated with drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra, people who suffer from the pain associated with arthritis have difficult choices to make.


Sudanese gov't, rebels to discuss power, wealth sharing Wednesday

The dicey issue of power and wealth sharing is to be discussed Wednesday in the second round of Darfur peace talks as the Sudanese government and rebel groups in the troubled region try to resolve the crisis.


U.S. Students Behind in Math, Tests Show

Fifteen-year-olds in the United States don't have the math skills to match up to peers in many other industrialized nations, test scores released Monday show.


AUSTRALIA will begin talks with South East Asian nations on a free trade pact after Prime Minister John Howard headed off a row over his refusal to sign up to a non-aggression pact with the region.


Mazda Furai brings Nagare closer to reality

Mazda shows off the Furai concept car at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.


The trial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman was suspended again Friday for after one judge stepped down and prosecutors insisted that the lead judge follow suit.


Oil Off from Record Highs on Nigeria Pact

Oil prices eased on Monday after rebels  in Nigeria withdrew a threat to target oil operations, but  lingering concerns over stretched supplies ahead of winter kept  prices close to $50.


Il piccolo, tre anni, era in vacanza in Italia con il padre


Charlton boss pleased with Thomas progress

The 21-year-old winger was signed from Arsenal in the transfer window last season and despite a slow start to his Valley career has broken into the side over the last two months.


Sales up 13.5% PC sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) were up 13.5 per cent in Q2 2007, according to market watcher IDC. A total of 17.5m desktop and notebook computers were sold in the region, with a 31 per cent increase in notebook sales compared to the same period last year.â¦


Iraqi police say body that of Japan's Koda

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Iraqi police say the headless body found in a Baghdad field Saturday is that of 24-year-old Japanese tourist Shosei Koda, who was kidnapped by a group linked to al-Qaeda.


How well the Hoyas respond after their 64-49 loss to BC will go a long way in determining how far they can extend their season.


Felix Geisendorfer's Blog: Assert the yummyness of your cake

Felix Geisendorfer has posted an addition to his previous look at exceptions in CakePHP with a modification that uses assertions instead of an if to check the value of a variable.   I suddenly remembered what assertions are and how they could make my code more readable, while making it shorter. I took a quick look at PHP's assert function, but decided that I don't like it. [...] What I ended up doing was basically to create a class called Assert, and abuse it as a name-space for a whole bunch of useful assertion functions.   He includes two examples of how this new class would look, checking to see if a value is empty and to see if a task ID exists in a given value. The code for the assertion class is also included and has methods for checking things like "not empty", "equals to", "is not numeric" and "is an object". And, no, it's not CakePHP specific, so you could take it an use it anywhere.


There's more to growth than just a high growth rate.


3rd LD Writethru: European Probe SMART-1 Crashes into Moon's Surface

3rd LD Writethru: European probe SMART-1 crashes into moon's surface    PARIS/BERLIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The SMART-1 orbiter of the European Space Agency, a probe launched aboard an Ariane-5 rocket in September 2003, on Sunday crashed into the moon's surface.


The Pacific island nation of Samoa is looking to the internet as a way of developing its economy.


Britain's Chris Draper and Simon Hiscocks chase gold in the 49er class on day 13 in Athens.


A senior US senator urges sanctions on Sudan, as the UN prepares to say whether a genocide is being committed in Darfur.


Chain store retail sales slowed in the  latest week, with discount stores seeing sales soften a bit, a  report said on Tuesday.


U.S. Opposes Passport Privacy Protections

The Bush administration opposed security measures for new microchip-equipped passports that privacy advocates contended were needed to prevent identity theft, government snooping or a terror attack, according to State Department documents released Friday.


Bush names Kellogg exec as commerce secretary

In a key step toward building a new team to develop and sell his second-term policies on taxes, Social Security and trade, President Bush on Monday picked Carlos Gutierrez


A man is jailed for life for stabbing a Royal Marine to death in a Cardiff street attack.


Popular playback singer Udit Narayan's career is once again beautifully placed with his hit tracks in Swades and Veer-Zaara.


NAACP: IRS Probes Speech Criticizing Bush

The NAACP's chairman says the group's tax-exempt status is under review by the government in an investigation he contends stems from a speech he gave that criticized President Bush.


Gerrard admits England struggling to keep fans on board

Steven Gerrard has acknowledged that England face an uphill battle to get the country back behind the team in the wake of the 1-0 friendly defeat by Spain that extended the winless streak of Steve McClaren's side to four games.


Alla societa' petrolifera francese Total il 25%


More than one-third of amphibians threatened worldwide

WASHINGTON A new study says a third of all amphibian species are declining at an unprecedented rate. The Global Amphibian Assessment study was compiled by more than 500 scientists in 60 countries.


Gates: Foundation Donates $42.6 Million To Combat Malaria

While headlines of the Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) and PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) merger have dominated the biz world, Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) founder and ambitious philanthropist Bill Gates announced news of a


Stop surfing, make friends, Indian students told

One of India's top engineering schools  has restricted Internet access in its hostels, saying addiction  to surfing, gaming and blogging was affecting students'  performance, making them reclusive and even suicidal.


Israel seizes Hamas leaders in West Bank, bombs Gaza

NABLUS, West Bank  - Israeli forces seized a Palestinian cabinet minister and 32 other officials in the occupied West Bank and launched air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, stepping up a campaign against Hamas Islamists.


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Transfer of security to Iraq key: Beckett

British Foreign Secretary Margaret  Beckett, in her first official visit to Iraq, said on Tuesday  that Britain was determined that Iraqis take over  responsibility for security.


Scottish ministers lose an appeal over an inmate's claim for compensation after he was forced to slop out.


AMD: With Vista, Time to Re-evaluate Price/Performance

In its multi-faceted campaign to wrest back the title of performance leader in consumers' minds, AMD is leveraging its fusion with ATI and ATI's cooperation with Microsoft to make a bold new case for itself: Now that the Windows Vista era is upon us, AMD's executives and managers believe the time has come to throw out the old XP-based benchmarks, and re-evaluate AMD's current line of processors using more updated metrics.


Prime Minister Tony Blair flew in to oil-rich Libya on Tuesday on the start of a three-nation African tour less than a month before he leaves office.


Seinfeld star comedian Michael Richards feels he has lost his sense of humour.


GENEVA: The World Health Organisation says disease in the aftermath of southern Asias tsunami disaster could kill as many people as the deadly waves and earthquake have.


Madrid, 10:54 - Calcio, stampa spagnola: Barcellona su Pandev

Il Barcellona ha scelto il rinforzo per il suo attacco: si tratta del 21enne macedone Goran Pandev, ...


NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraqi police have taken control of the Imam Ali Mosque in the holy city of Najaf after entering the shrine and arresting some hundreds of militiamen, Interior Ministry and an Iraqi government source say.


A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder following the death of schoolboy Martin Dinnegan in north London.


Australia's Oct. 9 Election Marathon Begins

Australian politicians set off on a marathon campaign Monday for an election that will focus on the way forward for one of the world's strongest economies, the credibility of candidates and support for the Iraq war.


Il âre delle evasioniâ, Max Leitner, ha finito a Rabat, in Marocco, la sua fuga. Lâaltoatesino Ã¨ stato arrestato martedÃ¬ sera assieme al siciliano Emanuele Radosta, originario di Villafranca Sicula


Barry H. Landau, presidential collector and connoisseur, remembers the time he was dancing with Betty Ford at the White House and Fred Astaire cut in. Oh?


Pfizer, Merck Argue Over Painkiller Risks

Rival drug giants Pfizer Inc.  and Merck & Co. Inc.  argued conflicting views of the dangers of their pain relievers on Wednesday to U.S. science advisers weighing the risks of medicines similar to recalled arthritis drug Vioxx.


CHICAGO -- A day's work for Lt. Cmdr. Rendi Murphree Bacon can mean face time with lab rats, frozen specimens or a baboon-hunting trophy. It can bring refugees from far-flung nations where the crippling polio virus has resurfaced or a traveler with a human skull souvenir.


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Palermo, 17:15 - CALCIO, ZAMPARINI: MUTU BRAVO ZINGARELLO, HA FATTO IL FURBO

Durissima presa di posizione del preasidente del Palermo Maurizio Zamparini dopo le polemiche scoppi...


Boston College High School finished fourth in the Catholic Conference, which begged the question: Did the Eagles deserve to be seeded third in the Super 8 tournament?


Embattled president to outline what US officials have described as his 'post-surge' strategy.


It's hard to dispute that having Tiger Woods in the lead after yesterday's first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship was good news for tournament organizers. It just may not have been the best news of the day.


US tycoon Malcolm Glazer makes a fresh approach to buy Manchester United, which could lead to a bid valuing the Premiership club at Â£800m.


Crude oil prices hovered nearly five percent below a 21-year high Monday, lifting most Asian shares and giving investors some respite from concerns that energy costs would choke off profits and economic growth.


In Big Ways and Small, The Giants Grew Into a Team

All around the Giants are signs and symbols of change and progression, including the acutely boyish quarterback, who stepped to the podium wearing the flattering look of whiskered grunge.


Campaigners are to gather at Stockwell Tube station to mark the anniversary of the death of Jean Charles de Menezes.


2-Day Rally Aside, It's a Bearish January

Even though stocks have climbed the last two days, there are plenty of signs that the market may stay in the doldrums for a while.


Benitez to start contract talks with Hamann

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez said he wants Dietmar Hamann to stay at Anfield and that he will be talking to the midfielder in the next few days about a new deal.


To the end, Kerry, Bush remain in a statistical dead heat

On the final full day of campaigning, President George W. Bush went on a six-state swing, which culminated in a homecoming rally in Dallas.


Supermodel Naomi Campbell, accused of assaulting her maid with a cell phone, failed to show up in court Wednesday, puzzling the judge who asked for but never got a reason for her absence.


Gentler but still angry, Hollywood rogue returns

Money, drink, sex, success -- Joe   "Basic Instinct" Eszterhas has had and seen it all.


NBA leading scorer Allen Iverson misses the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the New Jersey Nets with flu-like symptoms.


* Milburn promotion would be snub to chancellor

Tony Blair last night appeared determined to give his close ally Alan Milburn a "senior and serious job in cabinet" in a move that would test the prime minister's relationship with Gordon Brown, the chancellor.


Woman accused of conducting an affair with a girl she was coaching is guilty of four counts of sexual activity with 13-year-old pupil.


Discovery Communications  announced a management shakeup Monday that will see the exit of  five senior execs including Billy Campbell, president of  Discovery Networks U.S.


Edging towards release Mozilla released a second beta version of its upcoming Firefox 2.0 browser on Thursday. The release is targeted at developers and intended to generate more feedback while also incorporating a number of bug fixes contained in the Beta 1 version of the code, released in July.â¦


A public smoking ban shows a significant impact on hospital admissions for heart attacks, research suggests.


Magna International Offers to Take 3 Units Private

Magna International Inc., the Canadian makers of automobile parts controlled by Frank Stronach, offered to buy the shares that it doesn't own in three units for as much as C$1.


AT&T Wireless sells dedicated messaging device

AT&T Wireless Services launched a mobile e-mail and messaging device without voice service on Monday, aiming to use a low price to tempt young consumers.


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


Immersion filed a lawsuit against Sony Computer and Sony Computer Entertainment of America, claiming that the Japanese company used its game technology in the PlayStation game consoles without the company's approval.


A man who was shot dead by police while carrying a table leg was unlawfully killed, an inquest has ruled.


OPEC is likely to trim production again, the president of the oil cartel said Friday, adding that he expects a cut of at least 500,000 barrels a day.


Another Chance for Baseball to Settle Its Score With Drugs

This article was reported by Lee Jenkins, Juliet Macur and Bill Pennington and written by Mr. Jenkins. During a year that baseball would like to forget, the scene was set for its free fall.


More vigorous Fidel Castro shown on Cuban TV

Fidel Castro appeared more vigorous on Sunday in the first television images of the Cuban leader to be broadcast in Cuba in four months, adding weight to reports that he has put his health crisis behind him.


Hackett Resigns as Jets Offensive Coordinator

Paul Hackett has resigned as the offensive coordinator of the New York Jets.


Luol Deng scores 23 points and ties a season-high with 12 rebounds as the Bulls win for the 12th time in 13 games with a 94-89 win over the Lakers on Tuesday.


Israel Issues Warning on Eve of Palestinian Vote

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - A deadly Palestinian attack  in the West Bank drew a threat from Israel Saturday to scrap a  promise to limit military operations on the eve of a  presidential election to pick a successor to Yasser Arafat.


N.Y. court declares out-of-state gay marriages valid

A New York appeals court ruled on Friday that valid same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries must be recognized in New York, the first known ruling of its kind in the country, a rights group said.


RealNetworks Inc. on Monday launched the test version of a service that aims to provide personalized news and other information to users' computers, marking the latest effort by a technology company to establish a desktop presence.


SpamAssassin sports new open-source license

Open-source spam blocker gets legal makeover with switch to Apache license. Oh, and tech upgrades.


They had a harmonic hardware convergence shortly before kickoff in Gillette Stadium Sunday night. The defending Super Bowl champions welcomed in the freshly minted World Series champions for a wicked-haht celebration.


Red Hat profit rises on 42 percent revenue hike

(InfoWorld) - The introduction of a new version of its Linux distribution and new JBoss software helped Red Hat increase profit to $16.2 million, or $0.08 a share, on revenue of $118.9 million in its fiscal first quarter ended May 31, the company reported Wednesday. The report compares favorably to the year-ago quarter, in which Red Hat earned a profit of $13.75 million, or $0.07 a diluted share on revenue of $84 million. The company released Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 in March and also introduced new developer class and enterprise class editions of JBoss Java-based software. Red Hat acquired JBoss in 2006. Red Hat also rolled out its SOA strategy in the quarter. Red Hat said that after excluding one-time charges and adjusting for stock compensation and tax expense, its adjusted net income for the quarter was $33.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share Red Hat distributes open-source Linux software and charges companies a subscription to provide updates and other technical support. The company said $103 million of the total $118.9 million in quarterly revenue was subscription revenue. Charlie Peters, CFO of Red Hat, said the company forecasts revenue of between $124 million and $126 million in the current quarter, which ends Aug. 31. The company expects to earn $0.17 per share in the quarter, excluding one-time expenses and other charges, he said. This story was updated on June 27, 2007


Israel announced plans for 1,000 houses in the West Bank yesterday, accelerating the expansion of the settlements.


AL Wrap: Wells Triple Helps Blue Jays Sink Yankees

Vernon Wells cracked a two-run triple  in the seventh inning to earn the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-4 win  over the New York Yankees in the American League Wednesday.


The economy is poised to grow by 6.4 per cent during the current year and 6.7 per cent in 2005, but a poor monsoon is raising concerns over agricultural growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said here today.


Albert Pujols made sure the St. Louis Cardinals got off to another fast start.


Internet sheds light on Europe's communist secret police archives

Nearly two decades after the fall of communism, Europe's former Moscow-dominated states are using the Internet to make public the files of the security services that helped keep their regimes in power.


Music Review | Christopher Taylor : Another Bach Variation: 2 Keyboards, 1 Pianist

The Caramoor International Music Festival on Sunday was probably more interesting for performers than for listeners.


Israeli parties finalising unity coalition

of 120 in the West Bank in 2005, a move he said was essential to forging peace. militants, medics said, in an incursion aimed at halting mortar attacks on Jewish settlements.


SunTrust Banks Inc., the seventh- largest US bank, said yesterday that it will restate results for the first and second quarters of this year because the company mistakenly inflated its reserve for loan losses.


Actor Danny Glover Arrested in Sudan Protest

Actor Danny Glover was arrested on  Wednesday on the steps of Sudan's embassy in Washington during  a protest against the humanitarian crisis in the country's  Darfur region.


If you're traveling out of BWI Airport this month, you should be wondering about the threat of a strike by flight attendants affecting your plans.


Nepal's King Gyanendra is forced to pay tax for the first time in the history of the monarchy.


Pharma industry touts cure for data security ills

Medical research often leads to unexpected breakthroughs in other peripheral areas.Based on the success being enjoyed by a project developed among a handful of leading pharmacy industry players, some experts say that you can add enhanced data security to the long list of advancements attributable to the health care industry.Founded in 2001, RxHub was the brainchild of three of the nation's largest pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) -- companies responsible for handling the unseen legwork necessary to allow pharmacies to dole out prescriptions to eligible consumers, and for customers to employ their health care benefits to cover related expenses.Those companies -- AdvancePCS (since acquired by CVS-Caremark), Express Scripts, and Medco Health Solutions -- were looking for a way to better facilitate the massive volumes of data transfer needed to match customers with their medical, insurance, and payment records to cut costs and eliminate potential mistakes.In creating RxHub, a joint venture that serves as an electronic clearinghouse responsible for gathering the medical and benefits data needed to serve customers, people involved with the project claim that the pharmacy companies also pioneered an information-sharing model that other businesses may want to emulate to relieve their own data security headaches.At its core, RxHub claims to be a universal communication framework that links health care providers, insurance companies, the PBMs, and local pharmacies for the purpose of sharing electronic records and prescription data.One of the most attractive side benefits of the venture, backers claim, is that it in addition to streamlining that process, the effort has also helped the partners pilot a new manner in which to access and correlate sensitive information to protect the interests of the many businesses and customers they serve.Rather than forcing any of the firms in the prescription drug food chain to create additional databases for the purpose of providing records to their various external partners, RxHub serves in a data transport role that mines information from all the sources in real time to process transactions, without ever aggregating the information itself.Built around master data management software provided by vendor Initiate Systems, the RxHub infrastructure allows the involved parties to perform all the records validation work necessary for pharmacies to verify prescription and payment information in a matter of seconds, without demanding that anyone in the ecosystem create or retain any additional records.In doing so, the system allows the companies to live up to the demands of regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), while protecting themselves from potential data leakage incidents, RxHub executives said."The idea was to create a hub for all of this sensitive data without ever creating a master database where the information itself would be stored; we're more like FedEx, we look at the routing information, handle the package, and get it there reliably," said JP Little, chief executive of RxHub."We've been very careful about how we architected these systems and our business itself from the get-go in terms of not wanting to retain any data," he said. "This work was being done before we existed, but there was no hub; serving that role in the middle, the responsibility for security and controls remains with that various stakeholders, and the risk is lowered across the entire process."RxHub effectively specializes in real-time data mining, built on Initiate's Enterprise Master Person Index (EMPI) technology.When a patient requests a prescription at a pharmacy using the tools -- which currently cover an estimated 135 million U.S. consumers -- the transaction is pushed through RxHub, which in turn verifies the involved person's information wherever it is stored by the various PBMs and health care providers involved.Rather than creating a central record of all of that data, or storing any related information itself, the company merely delivers the relevant results regarding eligibility and payment details to the pharmacy, which can dole out the involved medicines and patient benefits.?By eliminating the need to create additional databases of patient information throughout all the businesses involved, both the companies themselves and consumers covered by the system are less likely to become victimized by leakage events or attacks, proponents of the system say."A hacker would need to break into one of the PBMs or some other element of the overall prescribing system to get this data, we don't actually have it," Little said. "The idea is to eliminate the need to create additional databases; we access the data needed to carry out the transaction from all these different sources, but we never retain it; that's the beauty of this type of an industry hub model."Officials with Initiate say that the distributed architecture approach being utilized by the pharmacy sector is catching on throughout a number of other areas within the health care industry, including some government projects.Driven primarily by concerns around HIPAA and other regulations in the health care sector, company officials said that similar mandates in other markets such as the financial services space and even the law enforcement industry are driving interest from other types of organizations."With this type of data mining, companies are able to tie together separate systems in a real-time environment without putting themselves at risk of a data leakage event or an attack on the information," said Scott Schumacher, chief scientist for Initiate."Companies can create centralized registries for these types of customer records that gather the data from source systems without ever disturbing it, or retaining anything that could be used to carry out fraud," he said. "We believe that along with a number of other benefits to business, this approach also creates a more dynamic security model for data sharing, and we're hearing from many different types of organizations today who have an interest in doing something similar."Schumacher said that Initiate typically competes for deals with IT industry giants IBM and Oracle, which have built similar systems for fostering secure information federation among business partners.And some industry watchers agree that the strategy adopted by RxHub in the pharmacy business could appeal to other types of firms, in particular retailers, as they struggle with issues of data retention, protection, and regulatory compliance."This type of approach is already being used in the public sector, intelligence community, and in the financial services industry," said Ray Wang, analyst at Forrester Research. "Whether it is tracking down suspects or identifying risk among credit bureaus, in effect, the idea is to find a quick match and link without the saving of data to ensure that no information is inappropriately saved, or can be leaked."


Her followers are happy, but terrorists are gunning for her even as she seeks to work with Musharraf and the military


Shadow of hooliganism returns to haunt Europe

Four British clubs stormed into the group stages of the UEFA Cup but their night of celebration was overshadowed as the spectre of hooliganism involving English fans returned to haunt the continent.


Randy Moss yesterday vigorously denied allegations he committed battery against a Florida woman in her Fort Lauderdale, Fla., residence earlier this month.


British standards body mum on OOXML vote

The British Standards Institution won't divulge who's on its technical committee or discuss the outcome of its vote on OOXML.


City Room: City Room: Bruno Ends Investment Firm Ties

The State Senate majority leader severed his ties with a Connecticut investment company that manages tens of millions of dollars for union locals in and around his district, northeast of Albany.


US bases step up security after Tuesday's blast in Mosul

US forces stepped up security measures at bases across Iraq on Thursday after concluding that a suicide bomber, probably in Iraqi military uniform, was behind Tuesday's blast at a military base in Mosul.


Bob Dylan, the unofficial poet laureate of the rock 'n' roll generation, has now been officially placed alongside such literary greats as Philip Roth and Adrienne Rich, not to mention biographies of Shakespeare and Willem de Kooning. All were among nominees announced Saturday for the National Book Critics Circle prizes.


Palestinians want Blair's role to include policing Israeli promises: report

Palestinian negotiators have called on the Middle East Quartet to give the grouping's new envoy, Tony Blair, a wider role that included the responsibility for policing Israeli obligations, The Guardian reported on Thursday.


President Vladimir Putin has signed a resolution that would have Russian troops join a proposed U.N. peacekeeping operation in Sudan, the Kremlin said Thursday.


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2004 Was Year of Netsky Worm, Web Firm Sophos Says

Netsky-P, an email computer worm allegedly written by a German teenager, was the hardest-hitting virus of 2004, disrupting tens of thousands of businesses and homes worldwide, Web security firm Sophos says.


FORMER world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has hinted he could be tempted out of retirement by a mouth-watering rematch with WBC title-holder Vitali Klitschko.


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Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.


HP rolls out ultra-low-priced PC in China

Hewlett-Packard, the world's No. 2 PC maker, said Friday it has launched a $483 (3,999 yuan) computer in China, turning up the heat in the intensely competitive market.


The oral contraceptive pill may protect women from heart disease and some cancers, scientists suggest.


If Canada's first ministers do not come up with profound, concrete changes to medicare at their highly anticipated September meeting, the fallout will be cataclysmic for both the health system and the nation itself, former Saskatchewan ...


Paltrow teams up with Annette Bening in Running With Scissors


1. Score early, score often and keep the pressure on. The Rams need to strike early against the Seahawks for many reasons. The crowd will be raucous and an early lead for St.


Despite a positive mood at international talks on climate change, key nations were still dragging their feet, writes Roger Harrabin.


Rapper Kayne West's debut album collected 10 nominations.


If there is one law of social physics in New Orleans, it is that after first meeting someone, you will cross paths again within weeks. It was this certainty that gave hope to the rock musicians Sean Yseult and Chris Lee, who were married on Jan. 12.


With prices high, farming is bright spot in U.S

PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa  - Gordon Wassenaar has his eye on a $300,000 combine harvester to replace the 1990 model he repairs each winter in the workshop on his farm. And he just bought more land to add to his 1,600-acre spread.


China experts identify drug addiction genes

Scientists in China have identified  about 400 genes that appear to make some people more easily  addicted to drugs, opening the way for more effective therapies  and addiction control.


Stress raises risk of irritable bowel syndrome

NEW YORK  - After a bout with a stomach bug, the likelihood that a person will go on to develop irritable bowel syndrome seems to go up if he or she is susceptible to stress and anxiety, according to a new study.


Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was disappointed with the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, despite seeing his side twice come from behind. "If youâd told me before it would be a draw, I would have said itâs not a bad result," said Mourinho.


A blonde girl pictured in Morocco is not Madeleine McCann, according to reports in the UK and Spain.


Hot deal: Xbox 360 HD-DVD, plus six HD-DVD movies, for $170

Blog: Have the Xbox, want the HD-DVD player? This one plugs right in, and we just found you a discount.


What Advice Would Dr. Phil Have for Ask.Com?

A reorganization at IAC/InteractiveCorp is a sign that Barry Diller its chief executive wants to emphasize high-profile advertising campaigns as a way to bolster its Ask.com search engine.


JUST IN Satellite radio providers XM and Sirius confirmed the rumors Monday, announcing a surprise $13 billion merger of equals, which would keep Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin and XM Chairman Gary Parsons in their respective roles.


Dichiarazione finale,promessa di rafforzare legami regionali


Kahn relieved as Bayern resume with victory

Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn admitted he was relieved at surviving a Hansa Rostock fightback as the German giants came away with a 2-1 win on Friday to open a three-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga.


European stocks slide on fresh US housing concerns

Europe's main stock markets dropped in initial trading on renewed worries about the weak US housing market which also caused Wall Street to fall overnight, dealers said Tuesday.


Epistolary Elegy: 'Russian National Postal Service' Makes U.S. Debut at D.C.'s Studio Theatre

Playbill - The Sept. 8 first performance of The Russian National Postal Service, a U.S. premiere, kicks off a special series of Russian-themed works at The Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C.


U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson expressed confidence Wednesday in the global economy, calling it strong and characterized by low inflation.


In films such as "Nashville," Robert Altman constructed a complex world, interweaving a large ensemble of players, famous and unknown, to portray human beings in all their wisdom and folly.


Gunmen Kill 23 in Attack on Honduras Bus

Gunmen opened fire on a public bus in northern Honduras late Thursday, killing at least 23 passengers and wounding 16 others, police said.


By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 27/08/2004). The price of oil continued to fall yesterday but a fresh attack on Iraqi pipelines kept it above $40 a barrel.


Yahoo throws weight behind OpenID standard

It's certainly a good thing for the grassroots universal-login protocol: one of the Web's biggest names has said that its member information will be compatible at the end of the month.


Google Inc.  and the  Associated Press confirmed on Thursday they agreed several  months ago to a licensing deal to use AP news stories on  products beyond the existing Google News service.


Actress Bijou Phillips is sick of being bad

Actress Bijou Phillips is fed up with  being cast as the bad girl.


For the second straight year, North Carolina's youngsters walked into one of college basketball's most intimidating arenas and came out with a confidence-building win.


SocGen's Bouton says bank to overcome "shock": paper

Societe Generale Chairman Daniel Bouton told a newspaper the French bank would overcome its "shock" at having discovered an alleged $7 billion euro (10.3 billion pound) internal fraud.


Key Nevada union backs Obama in blow to Clinton

After a much-needed win in New Hampshire, Democrat Hillary Clinton received a new challenge on Wednesday when Nevada's most influential union endorsed rival Sen. Barack Obama's U.S. presidential bid.


Nel negozio cult iniziative all'insegna della passione


Anthony Davidson's test with BMW Williams has been blocked because BAR Honda and Williams cannot reach an agreement on the terms under which he will drive the car.


Washington -- President Bush, in closing a two-day White House economic conference Thursday that outlined an ambitious domestic policy agenda, declared: "I like to confront problems.


Wall Street soared today, propelling the Standard & Poorâs 500 index and Dow Jones industrials to record highs.


John McCain rode the Straight Talk Express straight into first place in New Hampshire, and back into the thick of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.


Roma, 13:27 - CALCIO, SERIE C2: GLI ARBITRI DELLA 15/a GIORNATA

Questi gli arbitri designati per le gare della 15/a giornata di serie C1 in programma domenica alle ...


Britain risks cuts as public borrowing hits highest level in decade

British government departments risk having to make spending cuts in the runup to elections expected next May as public borrowing hit its highest level in a decade, a newspaper reported.


Google Steals a Page from Amazon's Book Search

Google Inc. on Wednesday introduced a new search technology to help publishers sell books online, a fast-growing market dominated by Internet retailer Amazon.


al-Qaida Blamed in Egypt Blasts; 29 Dead

TABA, Egypt - Investigators searched for proof Friday that three suicide car bomb attacks targeting Red Sea resorts filled with Israeli tourists were carried out by al-Qaida, as rescuers pulled bodies from the twisted wreckage of a five-star hotel and casino.    Israeli officials, who were leading the rescue effort, said the death toll was 29 in Thursday's bombings in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula...


What could be better after a hard day's sightseeing?


China wins 3 golds in badminton, weightlifting

ATHENS: China won the first two gold medals in the Olympic badminton tournament yesterday, with world champion Zhang Ning beating Indonesian-born Dutchwoman Mia Audina 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 in the singles final.


Sciopero controllori di volo, voli cancellati a Fiumicino

Alcune decine di voli sono giÃ  stati cancellati a Fiumicino per lo sciopero di quattro ore dei controllori di volo, proclamato da Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil-t, Ugl-t dalle 12 alle 16. L'Air France nella fascia


Dopo accordo pace tra israeliani e palestinesi, dice Solana


Israel attacks Gaza; contacts new Abbas govt

Israel attacked Islamist fighters in Gaza on Wednesday for the first time since Hamas seized the territory, and ended an embargo of the Palestinian Authority by opening contacts with a new government in the occupied West Bank.


Chinese Seized, Iraq to Tighten Poll Security

Insurgents in Iraq threatened on  Tuesday to kill eight Chinese hostages, as officials said they  would close land borders and restrict traffic across the  country in a bid to thwart attacks during next week's election.


Braves complete trade for CF Mark Kotsay

The Braves completed a trade for center fielder Mark Kotsay on Monday, dealing reliever Joey Devine and a minor league pitcher to the Oakland Athletics.


The prosecutor who questioned why federal authorities would take an interest in a suspected dog-fighting case possibly involving Michael Vick sounded a conciliatory tone Friday and said there would be "parallel investigations."


Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka addresses lawmakers in the Parliament ahead of the vote of confidence on his government, in Warsaw Friday Oct. 15, 2004.


Britain's Andy Murray says he drew on Andre Agassi's emotional exit from the US Open to beat Fernando Gonzalez.


Swiss bank UBS confirms a $4bn loss for 2007, after it was hit by exposure to US sub-prime home loans.


Federal government slow to act on climate, so US states do

Governors of both parties are taking the lead on finding ways to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.


Cosby Urges Parental Involvement With Kids

Bemoaning an increasing tendency of parents to "manage their kids' lives by cell phone," entertainer Bill Cosby pleaded Wednesday with fathers, mothers, teachers and other authority figures to work harder to improve the lives of black children.


OGGI SU INTERNET/SPAGNA - Il Foro della Famiglia accusa Zapatero di mettersi al servizio dei delinquenti dellÂaborto Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - Il Forum della Famiglia ha chiesto un colloquio con i ministri della SanitÃ  e della Giustizia, Bernat Soria y Mariano FernÃ¡ndez Bermelo....


Hundreds of people, including many children, chanted slogans praising Saddam Hussein on Sunday as they tossed flowers onto his tomb one year after he was executed.


Iran condemns Britain over Rushdie knighthood

TEHRAN -- Iran accused Britain yesterday of insulting Islamic values by knighting Salman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" prompted the late Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to issue a fatwa death warrant against him.


More Than Rock ânâ Roll: U2 on Tour in 3-D Images

The musical documentary âU2 3D,â which stitches together three performances by this Irish rock band, is  the first Imax movie that deserves to be called a work of art.


A Christian law group is fighting for a ban on gay members


takes an oath together with Vice President Ahmad Zia Masoud (L) and Vice President Abdul Karim Khalili during the inauguration in Kabul's Presidential Palace, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2004.


Twenty-eight Iraqis held by Iraqi authorities for common crimes escaped as they were being transported by bus from the Abu Ghraib prison to another facility, a U.S. official said Friday.


Alcohol may prevent rheumatoid arthritis: study

More good news for drinkers -- imbibing regularly may halve your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to scientists.


UK property prices fell for a second month in a row in December, the Nationwide building society says.


A man dies in a house fire which is believed to have been caused by cooking being left unattended.


LunedÃ¬ la seconda "Giornata mondiale della lentezza", elogio del rallentareDalle multe ai frettolosi alle gite a dorso d'asino, "appuntalenti" in tutta l'Italia                                          Metropoli a passo lento nel giorno della vita slow                                                                                Idea nata a Pavia, apprezzata all'estero: dal 25 al 27 "Festival della lentezza" a New York di ANDREA BETTINI


Parents' tend to worry about the obvious Internet dangers, such as porn, sexual predators and, to a lesser extent, misinformation. According to new studies by a non-profit group, Wired Safety, there is now another cause for alarm: cyber bullying.


Virtual 'House of Sweden' Sweden has announced its intention to be the first nation to have an embassy in Second Life, Reuters reports.â¦


Pownce Goes Mobile, Puts the Twist to Twitter

The social network Pownce, which acts as both a microblogging and file sharing platform, quietly released a mobile version Tuesday. While still in alpha, the new site narrows the gap between Pownce and its closest competitor, Twitter.


Security Council extends, expands UN Timor mission

The UN Security Council gave a UN security mission in troubled East Timor another year and added 140 police officers to boost security ahead of April 9 presidential elections.


Su conti pubblici solo ora il Paese comincia a recuperare


Londra, 16:00 - CALCIO, BECKHAM SI ALLENA CON L'ARSENAL

Il campionato americano è fermo (riprenderà a marzo), e David Beckham ha iniziato ad


Milano, 13:51 - CALCIO, INTER: RECOBA TORNA IN GRUPPO

L'Inter è tornata al lavoro dopo la vittoria di Palermo. Al lavoro con il gruppo ha partecipa...


PriceGrabber.Com Launches ShopGreen to Help Consumers Make Environmentally Conscious Purchasing Decisions

LOS ANGELES, June 13  /PRNewswire/ -- PriceGrabber.com(R), an Experian company, today announced the launch of ShopGreen, which offers consumers a comprehensive comparison shopping section of "green" products.


A fight breaks out between journalists and security guards after Liz Hurley's wedding to Arun Nayar in India.


(CBS) Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry and President Bush engaged in a heated exchange over the war in Iraq as they campaigned Monday in key battleground states where polls show the presidential race virtually tied.


Peja Stojakovic hit a season-high six 3-pointers, and Mike Bibby scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half of the Sacramento Kings' 86-81 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.


Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots opened defense of their second NFL title in three years with a 27-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night.


LSU gets permission to talk to Arkansas' Houston Nutt

Little Rock, Ark. - For the second season in a row, University of Arkansas officials have granted another school permission to talk to Razorback football coach Houston Nutt.


Russia's Yukos oil giant still faces tax woes

MOSCOW : Russia's justice ministry said that Yukos had paid three-quarters of its 2000 tax bill but still had billions more in outstanding debts that analysts said would require sales of its assets.


A strong earthquake struck southern Greece just after midday Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on its Web site.


Iraq Should Hold Election to `Defeat' Terrorists, Allawi Says

Iraq should go ahead with plans for an election in January to hand a ``big defeat'' to terrorists, who are trying to undermine the country's stability, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi told the UK's GMTV television program.


Dutch to test 20 people for polonium radiation

Dutch health authorities said on  Friday they have called in about 20 people for radiation  testing after they stayed in a London hotel where poisoned  former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko also spent time.


Amtrak Downeaster: Successful train faces uncertain future

Funding problems may close New England's popular passenger rail in 2009.


Fannie Mae Said to Be Focus of a Criminal Investigation

The Justice Department has started a criminal investigation of Fannie Mae in response to a report accusing executives of sloppy accounting practices.


Sept. 11 suicide hijacker Mohamed Atta appeared "psychologically disturbed" and acted "distant" when encountered on the street, a former neighbor testified Wednesday during the retrial of a Moroccan accused of providing logistical support for the attacks.


Whoâs the Most Charitable of Us All? Celebrities Donât Always Make the Cut

When a portion of a celebrityâs paycheck or time goes to a pet cause, the effort is inevitably lauded. But to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the yardstick is much higher.


'Infertile' British Woman Has Baby - Report

A British woman who had been told she  was infertile after undergoing chemotherapy has given birth to  a son -- described by doctors as a medical first -- British  newspapers reported on Thursday.


HAVING TO EARN A NEW contract might seem tough on a man with eight Premiership medals, but it is having the desired effect on Ryan Giggs.


Shahid Kapur talks about his new film and keeps quiet about his recent split with Kareena Kapoor.


Sheehan challenges Pelosi to back Bush impeachment

Cindy Sheehan, who became a leading anti-war activist after her son died in Iraq, said on Monday she will run against House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi if the Democratic leader fails to seek the ouster of President George W. Bush within the next two weeks.


Iraq says it will close the offices of the Kurdish PKK rebel group and stop its operations in the country.


Europe Delays Changing Rules on Cheap Goods

The move illustrates deep divisions within Europe over how to deal with the surge of Chinese exports and the job losses caused by the outsourcing of production to Asia.


Nokia's 3G N95 8GB coming to United States

Nokia will optimize its popular N95 8GB for 850/1900 MHz high speed data packet access in the Americas.


US Reviewer Says Pressured in Antidepressant Probe

A U.S. government medical reviewer  who raised concerns about antidepressant use by children said  on Thursday he was pressured to hide information and submit an  altered document to congressional investigators.


First Look: Portable Speakers Pack Punch

Kilpsch's $100 ProMedia Ultra 2.0 speakers put desktop-quality sound in a package you can lug around.


Reggio Calabria, 19:01 - Calcio, Reggina: partitella in famiglia

Doppia seduta di allenamento per la Reggina, conclusa con la partitella in famiglia del pomeriggio: ...


A powerful typhoon in southern Japan caused landslides and floods, left tens of thousands without power, and injured at least 23 people Monday. In the western part of the country, strong aftershocks rattled a region hours after two earthquakes injured 43.


Bernanke says Fed econ view unchanged by stock dip

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday a sharp slide in stock markets this week has not changed the Fed's outlook for moderate U.S. growth.


New Sewage Rules Among Nation's Toughest: EPA Hopes to Lower Phosphorus in River

By James Hagengruber, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.  Feb. 16--Sewage treatment plants in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Hayden are facing some of the strictest water quality standards in the nation under new requirements proposed Thursday by the federal government.


Thousands of hardline supporters of Robert Mugabe marched through Harare on Wednesday, denouncing the Zimbabwe president's Western critics and endorsing his controversial programme of farm seizures.


Liverpool and Millwall are charged by the FA over crowd trouble during their Carling Cup match in October.


Album sales plunge in '07 as digital growth slows

If only Christmas came a few times a year for the fast-fading U.S. music industry.


Wild China weather kills 25, besieges heartland

Chaotic winter weather besieged China's business and farming heartland on Tuesday amid the country's worst power crisis, with one mountain-road accident blamed on snow killing 25 people ahead of a major holiday.


Prostate cancer: Test may lead to needless suffering

IN AUGUST last year, I urged circumspection in screening for prostate cancer in men without obvious signs or symptoms. The prostate is that gland which produces fluid for semen in the male.


At a meeting of the International Solid-State Circuits Conference in Santa Clara later this afternoon, engineers from Intel are slated to demonstrate a working version of a conceptual CPU. As promised during the last Intel Developers' Forum, this concept CPU will incorporate 80 cores using an experimental "network-on-a-chip" architecture.


Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack is promising "the courage to create change" as he embarks on a campaign for the White House and gets a head start on a likely crowded field.


Iron Bowl Features Top Runners, Defenses

The Iron Bowl scenario is familiar: a clash of star tailbacks and unyielding defenses. For No. 2 Auburn, there's Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown and the nation's top scoring defense. Alabama, meanwhile, hopes the combination of Kenneth Darby and the No. 2 overall defense will be enough to win Saturday's Iron Bowl.


Ue. Frattini passa l'esame di Strasburgo, oggi l'audizione alla ...

Ha parlato sempre e solo in italiano, ma al contrario del poliglotta Rocco Buttiglione ha saputo declinare le sue risposte nel linguaggio giusto per il Parlamento europeo. Franco Frattini, commissario designato


GM gets SEC request, details Delphi exposure

General Motors Corp.  said on Thursday U.S. securities regulators had requested documents relating to its accounting for financial hedges and said a parallel inquiry at its former finance arm could force the automaker to restate past results again.


Israeli forces put central Nablus under curfew for a second day as they conduct house to house searches.


Da Vinci Workshop Discovered in Italy -Researchers

A forgotten workshop of Leonardo da Vinci, complete with 500-year-old frescos and a secret room to dissect human cadavers, has been discovered in Florence, Italy, researchers said on Tuesday.


Hollywood sues computer server operators in major anti-piracy move

Major Hollywood studios on Tuesday announced scores of lawsuits against computer server operators worldwide, including eDonkey, BitTorrent and DirectConnect networks, for allowing trading of pirated movies.


Newspaper publishers are relying on the home delivery of free samples, paid for by advertisers, to raise paid circulation figures.


Movie Review | 'Unborn in the USA: Inside the War on Abortion': A Difficult Subject and a Delicate Balance

The documentary âUnborn in the USAâ is billed as a rigorously objective look at the anti-abortion movement, and thatâs accurate â but only to a point.


Google's video-sharing site launches country-specific YouTube sites.


First day of Open ends with a retirement announcement ...

NEW YORK -- Todd Martin retired from professional tennis on Monday night at the US Open after falling to the 31st-seed, Fabrice Santoro 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.


TORONTO Press baron Conrad Black says he'd give up his posts as head of the Toronto-based Hollinger Incorporated to ease his plan to take the company private.


Britain's Lewis Hamilton is fastest in Friday's first practice for the European Grand Prix in Germany.


Posizione di Microsoft in merito alla decisione della Corte dell ...

La Corte ha ritenuto di non riscontrare âdanni irreparabiliâ per Microsoft nellâapplicazione delle restrizioni temporanee. Tuttavia la stessa Corte ha riconosciuto la fondatezza di alcuni importanti


IDC says there's tough competition ahead for the iPod as manufacturers launch rival portable jukeboxes.


Congress dithers, and investors should beware.


Actor Tobey Maguire marries in Hawaii: reports

LOS ANGELES, Sept 4  - "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire has married his long-time girlfriend in Hawaii, celebrity magazines reported on Tuesday.


Ex-Priest Shanley Gets 12 to 15 Years for Rape

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.  - A judge sentenced defrocked  priest Paul Shanley to 12 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for  his child rape conviction last week in one of the most  high-profile cases to stem from a U.S. Catholic clergy abuse  scandal.


U.S. immigration relaxes rule for "green card" seekers

The U.S. immigration service reversed itself again on "green cards" on Tuesday, saying it would begin immediately accepting applications from thousands of foreign professional workers.


Buffett says has sold entire PetroChina stake

Warren Buffett said on Thursday his Berkshire Hathaway Inc   insurance and investment company has sold its entire stake in PetroChina Co Ltd , whose parent has been criticized for ties to Sudan.


Smoke billowing from the LaSalle Bank's headquarters in Chicago's Loop choked the Monday night sky as a fire destroyed two floors and badly injured at least 25 people.


Valutata 1,634 mld, sinergie e maggiori ricavi per 29 mln


Amgen Posts Weak Results, but Hails Osteoporosis Drug

The biotechnology company said Thursday that its experimental osteoporosis drug proved superior to Fosamax from Merck in a clinical trial.


Big Ideas for Small Business Retirement Plans

Jeanette Howarth would love to offer better benefits to employees who work for Howarth Excavating and wishes more employees would participate in her company's retirement plan.


Suspects held over 'suicide-attack' plans

Pakistan has arrested up to 10 al-Qaeda suspects for planning suicide attacks against the Government and the US embassy, ministers said on Saturday.


Surprised? Men Like Video Games More Than Women

Although motor skills are equal, males were quicker to understand the object of the tested games, and thus performed better initially, the study found.


Iraq Hostages' Kin Appeal for Their Lives

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A car bomb struck a U.S. patrol on the road to Baghdad's airport Tuesday, wounding four American soldiers and several Iraqis...


Worries about the U.S. economy and fears over bank credit rippled across financial markets on Monday, sending stocks sharply lower and setting up Wall Street for a poor start.


Senator Bill Frist said that Senator Arlen Specter must convince his fellow Republicans that he deserves to be chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.


NTSB: Ga. bus crash probe to last months

Investigators are months away from determining why a university baseball team's bus plunged off a highway overpass, killing seven people, a federal official said Thursday.


Q: There is a short film called ``Jewel of the Sahara'' with Gerard Butler in it. Can you tell me where I can find it or a Web site I can download it from? Thank You! _ M., Farmdale, Ohio.  A: I do so love these questions about Gerard.


The government could announce an inquiry into the murder of Catholic solicitor Pat Finucane within days.


In mostra, dal 22 al 25 marzo, i frutti del lavoro degli specialisti: dalla pittura all'architetturaOgni anno il ministero dei Beni culturali investe 600 milioni che fanno dell'Italia un Paese leader                                            Ferrara, operazione patrimonio il restauro delle opere Ã¨ un'arte


NEW YORK  - In a study of patients seen at primary care clinics, nearly 20 percent had at least one anxiety disorder and 41 percent of these patients were receiving no treatment.


Conrad Black quits as Hollinger chairman

MONTREAL  - Media tycoon Conrad Black resigned as chairman and chief executive of Hollinger Inc. the Canadian holding company for the media empire he built.


Gen Alain Le Ray, a leading figure in the Resistance who escaped from Germany's notorious Colditz Castle, dies aged 96.


Bill Clinton to Have Heart Surgery in New York

Former President Bill Clinton was  admitted to a top New York hospital on Friday for heart bypass  surgery after experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath.


35 Charged With Plotting Lebanon Attacks

A military prosecutor has charged 35 Arab nationals and alleged members of an al-Qaida-linked terror group with plotting to bomb foreign targets in Lebanon, including the Italian and Ukrainian diplomatic missions, judicial officials said Saturday.


WORCESTER -- Niel Loebig threw for four touchdowns as Duquesne beat Holy Cross, 31-7, yesterday in the season opener for both teams.


Blockbuster pressuring Hollywood Entertainment

The battle for video rental company Hollywood Entertainment Corp. heated up Tuesday as Blockbuster Inc. threatened to make a hostile $1 billion bid to buy its smaller rival


Mitchell steroid report names top baseball stars

Some of the biggest players in Major League Baseball, including Roger Clemens, were named in the Mitchell Report, a far-reaching investigation on performance-enhancing drugs believed to be threatening the credibility of one the most popular U.S. sports.


Rosie O'Donnell has fought her last fight at "The View." ABC said Friday she asked for, and received, an early exit from her contract at the daytime chatfest following her angry confrontation with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday. She was due to leave in mid-June.


Music Review | 'Wynton and Louis ArmstrongÂs Hot Fives': Channeling the Granddaddy of Skid-Dat-De-Dat

Language was scatted, yelped and murmured at the Rose Theater on Thursday night, in the first of three Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts called ÂWynton and Louis ArmstrongÂs Hot Fives.Â


Ailene Voisin: Hamm's dilemma has a fair solution

Bee Sports Columnist. ATHENS, Greece - No one has relieved the tension in his muscular shoulders, eased the burden on his compact 5-foot-6, 143-pound frame, extracted an absolutely impossible


Groundbreaking for Mina Ethanol Plant is Thursday: Rounds to Speak at Aberdeen Energy Ceremony

By Russ Keen, American News, Aberdeen, S.D.  Sep. 19--Groundbreaking for the Aberdeen Energy LLC ethanol plant is set for 1 p.m. Thursday.   The public is invited to the ceremony at the Edmunds County plant site on the south side of U.S.


A series of earthquakes, the largest registering magnitude 5.9, shook central California on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported.


Schabir Shaik's trial on two main charges of corruption and a third of fraud is due to start in Durban today. The charges relate to what the State has described as the "general corrupt relationship" between


U.S. Dominance in Science and Technology at Risk, Report Says

The United States is still the world leader in scientific innovation, but its dominance is threatened by economic development elsewhere, the National Science Board reported today.


Acer Could Block Lenovo's Growth in Global PC Market

A fast growth rate and recent acquisitions in the U.S. and Europe will extend Acer's lead over Lenovo as the world's third-largest PC vendor.


The Darfur peace talks stall over the creation of a no-fly zone, as a UN envoy warns of anarchy in the area.


Sportswear group Umbro, the maker of England's football team kit, on Tuesday agreed to a takeover from US giant Nike in a deal worth 285 million pounds.


Leaders of embryonic stem-cell banks in the United States and the United Kingdom pledge to work together to promote research, create standards and distribute each other's cells. By the Associated Press.


No. 6 Wisconsin maintains its hold atop the Big Ten conference with a dominating 24-12 home victory over Northwestern on Saturday.


Scientific insights into why we keep overspending, and other bad financial habits.


The company is taking ever-closer steps to getting in Apple's musical domain.


Ryanair, Europe's biggest budget airline, reports a 33% rise in profits, lifted by higher ticket prices and charges.


Vice President Dick Cheney and former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani seem to have no qualms about invoking the political legacy of Ground Zero during this week's Republican convention - provided it's done from a respectful distance.


British Troops Begins Deployment in Iraq

Britain began deploying about 800 of its Black Watch troops north toward Baghdad from their base in southern Iraq on Wednesday, the British military said.


Nel secondo trimestre 2004 le vendite mondiali di telefonini hanno raggiunto il livello record di 156,4 milioni di unitÃ , con una crescita del 35% sul primo trimestre. "Questo Ã¨ stato il trimestre piÃ¹ robusto


Researchers: Worms not heading underground

InfoWorld - During the past two years, security experts and software vendors have downplayed the threat of so-called worm viruses, but new evidence suggests that the attacks are still as dangerous, if not more so, than ever.


Egypt signs Qualified Industrial Zones agreement with Israel, the ...

Egypt,US and Israel sign today the Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZ) protocol. Egypt's Foreign Trade and Industry Minister Rasheed Mohammed Rasheed will sign for Egypt, US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick


Gerry Burke of Milton, a senior at Brown University, has been elected as an assistant captain on the varsity hockey team.


Alzheimer's Drug Eases Brain Injury-Linked Memory Loss

TUESDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- The Alzheimer's drug rivastigmine (Exelon) improved memory in traumatic brain injury patients with moderate to severe memory loss, a new study shows.


Vicenza, 20:06 - CALCIO, VICENZA: PER ZAMPAGNA MANCA SOLO LA FIRMA

Riccardo Zampagna si sta già allenando con il Vicenza. Come spiega la dirigenza, per il gioc...


The menu at Flash's, a saloon on Boston's Stuart Street, offers many choices. The jukebox offers even more.


Princess Diana's "Mr. Wonderful" breaks silence

Princess Diana's former lover, heart specialist Hasnat Khan, has broken his silence a decade after they broke up and confessed that her death still haunts him.


Court Rejects Lesbian Child Support Suit

A lesbian who agreed to have a child  with her partner by artificial insemination but who broke up  with the woman before the baby was born does not have to pay  child support, Massachusetts' top court ruled on Wednesday.