Paris Hilton moved back to original jail

Paris Hilton has already served more time behind bars than most people for similar probation offenses, a Los Angeles Times investigation concluded on Thursday, as authorities announced yet another move for the jailed socialite.


CIA links al Qaeda, allies to Bhutto attack: paper

The CIA blames al Qaeda and allies of a Pakistani tribal leader for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, CIA Director Michael Hayden said in a Washington Post interview published on Friday.


Abused boys rescued from Baghdad orphanage

U.S. soldiers helped rescue 24 abused and severely malnourished boys this month from a Baghdad orphanage, where they were found in conditions of appalling squalor, the U.S. military said on Wednesday.


Heavy losses on Wall Street see turbulent trading in Asia, though Japan's key index claws back losses.


London: A launch of election policies by Tony Blair's main political opponents was blown out of the water yesterday as one of their senior members defected to the British prime minister's party.


In Brief: Dell opens second Philippines call center

Dell opened itsÂ second call centerÂ in the Philippines on Thursday and disclosed plans to significantly increase its workforce there.


UC Athletic Director Says Huggins Ready To Coach

University of Cincinnati basketball coach Bob Huggins was scheduled to answer questions Friday morning on his first day back from a suspension after a drunken driving arrest in June.


Increasing state ownership is a "step back" for the Russian economy and threatens growth, the OECD warns.


China has vowed tough punishments on airlines to ensure that chronically late aircraft run smoothly for the 2008 Olympic Games, state media reported.


Investors appear to be in a cautious mood ahead of key crude oil inventory data due this morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 4 points in today's early going.


Dutch retailer Ahold   reported a 3 percent drop in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, hurt by its sluggish U.S. retail operations and with margins hit by restructuring costs.


Bestie di Satana, Volpe: ''Morte Bontade e Ballarin non furono ...

Andrea Bontade e Andrea Ballarin, i due giovani le cui morti furono archiviate come suicidi e su cui la procura di Busto Arsizio Ã¨ tornata ad indagare, sarebbero stati uccisi dalle Bestie di Satana per aver violato le regole del gruppo.


Netflix to deliver movies directly to TV

SAN FRANCISCO  Â DVD-by-mail service Netflix Inc. will begin delivering movies and other programming directly to televisions later this year through a set-top box that will pipe entertainment over a high-speed Internet connection.


BANJA LUKA, SARAJEVO -- Saturday - After yesterdayâs resignation of the Republic of Srpskaâs Prime Minister Dragan Mikerevic, today Bosnia-Herzegovina Foreign Minister Mladen Ivanic and two other government representatives of the Republic of Srpska


Stores report long queues as shoppers hunt post-Christmas bargains


Two die as grenades thrown at troops in Somalia

At least two people died when gunmen threw grenades and opened fire on Ethiopian troops guarding a former Islamist base in the latest Iraq-style insurgent attack in Mogadishu, residents said on Monday.


Allstate losses for California fires in millions

Allstate Corp said on Tuesday that catastrophe losses for October and November due to California wildfires and storms could run as high as $400 million -- and would hurt fourth quarter earnings.


The dollar was little changed on Monday as traders and investors saw recent declines as overdone, after the currency shed 3 percent of its value and slid to a 20-month low against the euro in less than two weeks.


The Wizards have yet to makeÃÂ a decision regarding first-round pick Oleksiy Pecherov , and it is seems likely that the 7-footer will remain overseas next season.


North Korea says has funds, to move on nuclear deal

North Korea's official media said on Monday the issue of frozen funds at the centre of a months-long nuclear impasse has been resolved and it will begin implementing a February disarmament deal.


ROME - Italy's anti-Mafia investigators have long battled money laundering. Now they're cracking down on jailed mobsters' dirty laundry.


Merck & Co. Inc.  has agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle a tax dispute with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the drugmaker said on Wednesday, but other tax disputes with U.S. and Canadian authorities totaling $3.26 billion remain unresolved.


Southern California and Oklahoma stayed on course for a clash over college football's national title at the Jan. 4 Orange Bowl yesterday after putting more distance between their respective No.


The FSA warns  flood victims to be sceptical if approached by people offering help with insurance claims.


Dallas Equity Firm Cancels Deal to Sell Stake in Korea Exchange Bank

Lone Star Funds canceled an agreement on Thursday to sell its controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank to Kookmin Bank.


China's retail sales grew at their fastest pace in five months during October, driven by rising wages.


NEW YORK -- Winning the Heisman Trophy was easy. The hard part for Troy Smith was staying composed.


Microsoft to make foray into online music

Microsoft makes its long-anticipated entry into the online music market today, marking the first serious challenge to Apple Computer's popular iTunes service.


La vita del presidente palestinese Arafat Ã¨ agli sgoccioli. I medici francesi dicono che Ã¨ clinicamente morto, in coma profondo, i sanitari di fiducia del rais â con vigore sempre minore â continuano a smentire.


The Seattle Mariners and free agent outfielder Jose Guillen were closing in on a $5.5 million, one-year contract Saturday.


Sports Briefing | Rugby: Depleted England Loses

South Africa routed England, 36-0, in their World Cup group match, handing the defending champion its biggest defeat in 30 games at the tournament. England, which has slipped to seventh from first in the rankings, was missing its captain, Phil Vickery, because of suspension. Its regular fly-half, Jonny Wilkinson, and his backup, Olly Barkley, were injured.


Barry Bonds left the Giants' game against the San Diego Padres on Friday night with a contusion in the quadriceps area of his left leg.


Consumers needing a cell phone or accessories on the run have a new option now that Motorola Inc. has rolled out a series of what the company calls "robotic stores."


Adam Scheinberg descrive in articolo le cinque cose piÃ¹ fastidiose delle varie versioni server di Windows, mettendo tra parentesi la sicurezza con una motivazione sorprendente: il rischio vero sarebbe una cattiva amministrazione del sistema, mentre l'uso


Australia's 'Crocodile Hunter' has private funeral

Australian wildlife TV star Steve Irwin will be buried in the grounds of his family's zoo after a private service was held at the weekend.


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Court to Review Damages in Exxon Valdez Case

The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Exxon Mobil should pay $2.5 billion in punitive damages in connection with the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.


Tommy Hilfiger Corp., facing a federal tax probe and struggling with sluggish demand for its fashions at department stores, reported a 58.6 percent drop in third-quarter income before taxes.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday proposed an international conference next year focused on implementing reforms in the Palestinian administration.


Lab May Have Exposed Nuclear Weapons Data

Officials at the Los Alamos National Laboratory used unsecure e-mail to share classified information concerning materials used in nuclear weapons.


Stocks Are Lower Ahead of Inventories Data

Stocks are lower as investors hold their breath ahead of weekly data on oil inventories due out later in the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 17 points in today's early going.


Murdoch could save Yahoo! from Microsoft!

You ain't digging into my space, Monkeyboy !!!!! Rupert Murdoch is in talks with Yahoo! aimed at fending off the hostile takeover by Microsoft.â¦


A Substitute Helps Arsenal Increase Its Lead in England

The substitute Nicklas Bendtner scored moments after entering the game as Arsenal beat Tottenham, 2-1, Saturday to continue its success against its north London rival in the English Premier League.


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Tony Blair has apologised for mistakes in pre-war intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction but has denied deliberately deceiving anyone.


A View from Iowa: The Clinton-Obama Dust-Up

Iowans try to ignore the fracas but can't help worrying how it will affect the prolonged campaign season


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Societe Generale files a legal complaint against the trader accused of fraud which led to huge losses at the bank.


In a story about the trial of Peru's former spymaster, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a fine levied against Vladimiro Montesinos and several co-defendants would be split between the governments of Peru and Colombia.


Japanese vehicles dominate the government's annual list of vehicles with the best fuel economy, but Ford Motor Co. claims the most fuel efficient pickup and sport utility vehicle.


High levels of stress may physically scar a child's brain, research suggests.


WASHINGTON - The government agency in charge of airport security spent nearly a half-million dollars on an awards ceremony at a lavish hotel, including $81,000 for plaques and $500 for cheese displays, according to an internal report obtained by The Associated Press.    Awards were presented to 543 Transportation Security Administration employees and 30 organizations, including a "lifetime achievement award" for one worker with the 2-year-old agency...


Here's an uncomfortable housing  scenario that's getting more common in this soft market: You  put in a contract on a new house. You can't sell your old  house. The sellers are getting pushy.


Manila whipped as storm weakens over Philippines

Typhoon Xangsane weakened to a tropical  storm over the Philippines on Thursday but fierce winds and  driving rain whipped through the capital, ripping up roofs and  lamp posts and barricading residents in their homes.


Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to talk about his latest column, which looks at the possibility that the "Big Three" automakers may wind up in the throes of a "death spiral."


U.S. Plans Crackdown on Piracy, Counterfeiting

The United States is cracking down on the growing trade in counterfeit and pirated goods that costs U.S. businesses hundreds of billions of dollar annually, U.S. government and industry officials said on Monday.


WorldCom judge OK's infidelity questions

Lawyers for former WorldCom Inc. chief Bernard Ebbers will be allowed to question the star prosecution witness about marital infidelity, a judge ruled yesterday.


By Tenisha Waldo, The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.  Feb. 14--The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is applying  for a $200,000 state grant to use toward its $1.5 million commitment to help  preserve the uninhabited northern tip of Morris Island.


Flu vaccination linked to decreased mortality

A study shows that yearly vaccination against influenza results in lower mortality among older people. Have you had your flu jab yet?


As the world's first successful kidney transplant celebrates its 50th birthday, medical organisations are warning there is a critical shortage of donors.


Wall St. Journal to Start Saturday Edition

In an effort to capture more readers and advertising dollars, Dow Jones & Co. is launching a Saturday edition of its flagship newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, beginning in September 2005, the company announced Wednesday.


Sudan's president again rejected the deployment of U.N. peacekeeping troops in the war-torn Darfur region during a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Saturday. But one of the country's two vice presidents said he would accept international intervention.


Iran exhibits locally-made fighter plane

Iran exhibited its first locally manufactured fighter plane Wednesday during large-scale military exercises, state-run television reported.


Alan Thompson and Chris Sutton were sent off for Celtic, while Hoops striker Henri Camara and his Rangers counterpart Nacho Novocould yet be punished for apparent violent conduct offences that were either missed or ignored by referee Kenny Clark but


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Bush up, Dems still favored in November: Reuters poll

President George W. Bush enjoyed a  modest rise in public approval after his recent political  offensive on Iraq and security, but voters still favor  Democrats in the November 7 congressional election, according  to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Thursday.


Pop star Beyonce is to play blues vocalist Etta James in a new film, according to a report.


President Museveni says talks with rebels should only take place outside Uganda after a unilateral ceasefire ends.


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The 12 crew of an oil industry support vessel are  winched to safety after fire breaks out off Aberdeen.


Paris Fashions Cater to Women's Many Moods

Paris designers pulled out the stops as the spring-summer ready-to-wear shows headed into their final stretch, presenting outfits fit for socialites, fashion victims and working mothers. Valentino specializes in what could be called the Liz Hurley school of dressing, and he devoted the bulk of his collection on Sunday to luxurious daywear for ladies-who-lunch.


Following their public availability on Microsoft's Download Center, two hotfix packs for Windows Vista that improve performance and reliability are now available as optional downloads via Windows Update. They will not, however, be delivered automatically to Vista users.


Heather Mills McCartney is told by police of a "non-specific threat" made against her.


Japan doctor says helped births through surrogacy

A Japanese obstetrician said on Sunday he had helped two couples have babies through surrogate mothers over the past two years, criticizing moves by academics to make the practice illegal.


A posting on an Islamic Web site claimed yesterday that the al Qaeda-linked group led by Abu Musab Zarqawi has slain a US hostage in Iraq, just 24 hours after grisly video showed


A Map to Tom StoppardÂs Circuitous ÂCoast of UtopiaÂ Trilogy

If ever a play required a reading list, Tom Stoppard's ÂCoast of Utopia" is it. So letÂs get started.


NY cleans up after asbestos-tainted blast

Some New Yorkers doubted official assurances on Thursday that the air surrounding a deadly steam pipe explosion in midtown Manhattan was safe to breathe despite the discovery of asbestos-tainted debris.


Disney lawsuit lifts curtain on real-life Hollywood drama

LOS ANGELES - This week CEO Michael Eisner tells a court his version of how Walt Disney Co. paid a severance package of $140 million - yes, that's for not working - to a former close friend after only 14 months at work.


Il contingente salira' a quota record di 27mila unita'


KABUL - Interim leader Hamid Karzai holds about 70 per cent of the votes counted so far after Afghanistan's landmark presidential election.


Facebook for $15 Billion? The Price Is Right, VCs Agree

At a conference of investors and entrepreneurs this week, several prominent venture capitalists agreed: $15 billion is about the right valuation for Facebook.


Marchex has published a primer on the local search space, outlining the landscape of ad providers and publishers.


In the Rockies, Pines Die and Bears Feel It

The question of what grizzly bears eat, how much of it will be available in the future, and where, may hinge on the mountain pine beetle and the whitebark pine.


American soldiers raided a neighborhood in the southern Iraqi city of Kut, killing 11 members of the militia loyal to hardline Shiite cleric Moktada Sadr.


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'Vertical integration' and cross-promotion in the TV landscape is prompting calls to limit media consolidation.


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With Flights Fewer but More Full, JetBlue and United Report Surprising Gains

Shares of both airlines climbed as the industry showed glimmers of resurgence, at least temporarily.


A European Space Agency rocket entered moon orbit Monday in a unique mission using a pioneering power plant. The s-called SMART-1 spacecraft blasted off from Kourou, French Guiana, Sept.


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Israel Razes 35 Palestinian Homes in Gaza

Israeli army bulldozers razed 35 homes in a Palestinian refugee camp Saturday, a UN official said, a day after a resident of a nearby Jewish settlement was killed by mortar fire from the area.


Toy safety warnings issued for holiday shoppers

Megan Blanck-Weiss of the Washington Public Interest Research Group demonstrates in Seattle on Tuesday how the âyo-yo water ballâ toy - a water-filled ball on an elastic-like cord


Busy season for Helsinki hostels is continuing through October

A record number of visitors have stayed in the various hostels in Helsinki this autumn.


Japan's economic growth rate was revised upward to an annual pace of 1.0 percent for the April-June quarter, as the world's second-largest economy expanded for a sixth straight quarter on the back of healthy private consumption, the Cabinet Office said Monday.


Najaf Fighting Intensifies Amid Peace Push

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi delegates delivered a peace proposal to aides of Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf on Tuesday, but the militant cleric refused to meet with them as explosions, gunfire and a U.S. air strike on the sprawling cemetery echoed across the holy city...


The Chinese Web company has another great quarter.


Bristol-Myers Squibb's   much-criticized chief executive is now out of the picture, but  company earnings prospects remain bleak and the absence of a  permanent new leader could make the drugmaker prey to a  takeover, analysts said on Tuesday.


Roma, 18:51 - CALCIO, GALLIANI: SABATO E DOMENICA SI GIOCA

"Sabato e domenica si gioca". Queste le parole  del vicepresidente del Milan, Adriano Galliani, usce...


The cure for traffic chaos?  the signs, lines, lights.

Local authorities in London's Museumland neighborhood plan to create a single 'shared space' for everyone, motorized or not.


Petraeus sees mixed security gains in Iraq: letter

The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said on Friday the Iraqi government's progress toward national reconciliation, a key justification for increased troops levels, was disappointing.


The Missile Defense Agency announced today it was unable to complete a planned flight test after the interceptor missile experienced an anomaly shortly before it was to be launched from the Ronald Reagan Test Site, Republic of the Marshall Islands, in the


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U.S. Drops One Charge Against Abu Ghraib Defendant

FORT HOOD, Texas  - The U.S. government dropped  the main charge on Saturday against a female soldier who posed  in front of a pyramid of naked Iraqis at Abu Ghraib prison.


Ad Trade Group to Name Its First Female President

The largest trade organization for the advertising industry is poised to name a woman as its leader for the first time in its 91-year history.


Syria has accused the European Union of hypocrisy for criticizing its human rights record while several member states are under investigation for allegedly abetting a network of secret US prisons.


Most of the action in Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center," Hollywood's first look at the terrorist attacks that destroyed two of the world's tallest buildings, takes place far below the surface.


Bollywood filmmaker gives Bachchan Rolls-Royce

A top Bollywood filmmaker  was so smitten with actor Amitabh Bachchan's performance in his  forthcoming film that he gave him a sparkling, new Rolls-Royce.


CIA can't authenticate American al Qaeda tape

A man claiming to be an American member of al Qaeda appears on a videotape obtained by ABC News, saying attacks by the group will make US streets "run red with blood.


Roma, 17:35 - CALCIO, FINALE C1/B: AVELLINO-FOGGIA SENZA TIFOSI OSPITI

Avellino-Foggia, finale di ritorno dei playoff di serie C1/B, in programma domenica prossima allo st...


Venditti e gli altri, la musica dal vivo

Sul palco anche Eugenio Bennato, Max Pezzali, Moltheni e Malfunk. I live da non perdere


BOSTON - In keeping with the family motif established by Pedro "Who's Your Daddy?" Martinez, the Boston Red Sox must now address another relative question.


Tech Stocks End Higher, Oil Prices Climb

U.S. technology stocks gained on  Thursday after bellwether Nokia raised its earnings forecast,  but blue chips slipped as oil prices climbed almost $2 per  barrel, increasing concerns about future corporate profits.


Four U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq's Anbar

Seven U.S. troops have been killed in Iraq, including four in the western province of Anbar, where gains in security were hailed this week by U.S. President George W. Bush during an unannounced visit to the region.


Grisly find draws attention to India fetus killings

PATTRAN, India  - Manual labourer Gulzar Singh is   haunted by the day he exhumed baby foetuses from a pit outside   an abortion clinic in one of the grisliest chapters in India's   fight against female feticide.


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The U.S. Supreme Court sided Friday with a New Mexico church that wants to use hallucinogenic tea as part of its Christmas services, despite government objections that the tea is illegal and potentially dangerous.


U.S. judge to order mental exam for Padilla

A U.S. judge indicated on Monday that she would order prison psychiatrists to evaluate whether former "enemy combatant" Jose Padilla is mentally fit to stand trial in one of the highest-profile terrorism cases against a U.S. citizen.


Internet provider EarthLink and Yahoo! have teamed up to fight spam by incorporating DomainKeys, a technology developed by Yahoo! that filters fake addresses used by spammers.


L'Oreal challenges eBay over sale of fakes

L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics  group, has launched legal action against eBay, alleging the  online auctioneer does not do enough to combat the sale of  counterfeits, the company said on Monday.


World champion Lin Dan suffered a rare defeat as China completed their Sudirman Cup preliminaries with a 4-1 victory over Malaysia on Thursday.


Fantasy Life Drove Peterson to Kill Laci: Prosecutor

Cheating fertilizer salesman Scott Peterson killed his pregnant wife to achieve a fantasy lifestyle, prosecutors said in closing arguments on Monday in the high-profile double-murder case.


On Monday evening, my wife reached me on my mobile phone. She was spending a long weekend with her family in Maine.


More than 10,000 people are expected at a charity concert at Wembley Arena to raise money for war-torn Darfur.


Virginia set to end retail electric competition

Virginia became the first U.S. state to begin rolling back retail electricity competition as the state legislature approved a bill on Tuesday that would halt its planned market opening.


Croats Vote, Liberal President Set for Re-Election

Croatians voted on Sunday in  presidential elections likely to give incumbent Stjepan Mesic,  credited with putting the former Yugoslav republic on the road  toward the European Union, a second term.


SanDisk Sues LG, Others for Patent Infringement

Storage firm claims 25 competitors violate its patents for removable flash in MP3 players and USB drives.


Officials believe slain hiker was alive for days

An autopsy is scheduled today on a hiker whose body was found Monday evening in a forest about 60 miles north of Atlanta. The man charged with kidnapping Meredith Emerson led investigators to her body, officials said.


Greenspan Urges Look at Senior Benefit Costs

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Friday urged Washington policymakers to consider reducing future Social Security and Medicare benefits.


Every Day is Trash Day -- Shelby County Moves to Make Owners Clean Up Rundown Properties

By Alex Doniach / doniach@commercialappealcom  Paul Hein bought a home in his quiet Northaven suburb 28 years ago - before his neighbors became renters who let their weeds grow wild and trash collect on their front lawns.


Red Sox Rally in Ninth to Beat Yankees 3-2

NEW YORK - The way the Boston Red Sox are playing these days, nothing seems to be able to stop them. Not even Mariano Rivera...


Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday posted a higher quarterly profit on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products.


IAEA sees "good" Iran cooperation ahead of talks

A senior U.N. nuclear agency official said cooperation with Iran was "good" ahead of talks on Monday about Tehran's disputed atomic work, after an Iranian warning that new U.S. sanctions could harm ties with the agency.


Riot police fired teargas and beat a  journalist in central Khartoum on Wednesday as opposition party  supporters gathered to demonstrate against a recent rise in  petrol and sugar prices, witnesses said.


November pending home sales fall 2.6 pct: NAR

Pending sales of existing homes fell 2.6 percent in November from an October level that was revised sharply upwards and sales should hold steady over the next few months, a real estate trade group said Tuesday.


One Plus One Plus One Equals Infinite Options

Wednesday at the Jazz Gallery, three musicians who have played as a trio only a few times before â the drummer Jeff Ballard, the guitarist Lionel Loueke and the alto saxophonist Miguel ZenÃ³n â played as if they were meant to be together.


A deal worth $1.8bn involving Blackstone collapses after the private equity firm fails to raise the funds.


Hollywood Puts Focus on Fall Films, Oscars

With movie makers wrapping up a record $4 billion summer on Friday, Hollywood turned to fall films and the Oscar hopefuls it hopes will push the annual box office beyond last year's $9.5 billion.


First BCS standings weird but not a big deal -- yet

The BCS system that was supposed to be fixed by humans was, once again, chop-blocked by computers. Miami, a team ranked no higher than third in either of the major human polls, debuted at No.


Yusuf Islam, the London-based artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, forced a Washington, DC-bound United Airlines flight to land prematurely in Maine Tuesday after his name popped up on a US terrorist watch list.


Toys 'R' Us to recall 27,000 coloring cases

- Retailer Toys 'R' Us Inc has voluntarily recalled 27,000 units of Imaginirium wooden coloring cases that were made in China, due to violation of lead paint standard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.


Ghana, "booms" behind it, seeks more prosperity

Born on the day Ghana became independent from Britain, Godson Dag-Sosu has seen coups, food shortages and power cuts during his 50 years of life.


Man Utd owners deny debts spiralling out of control

The Glazer family have strongly denied a report fom the Manchester United Supporters Trust that the club is sitting on a "time bomb" of debt.


'Guy Moquet Day' sparks debate in France

A Resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazis was honored Monday in schools across France, although some teachers defied an order by President Nicolas Sarkozy to have his final letter read aloud, saying the government was trying to twist history into propaganda.


There's been a lot of innovation in online publishing lately, but regular Internet users might be scratching their heads at some of the lingo. Social software, blogs and RSS technology? What does it all mean?


No new arms race despite U.S. missile plan: Russia

SEVILLE, Spain  - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Friday rejected U.S. arguments for deploying an anti-missile defense system in eastern Europe and insisted Russia would not be drawn into a Cold War-style arms race.


TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has been voted Statesman of the Year by readers of a prestigious European newspaper.


Da mesi il pregiudicato minacciava e picchiava la sorella


Ma per Angeletti l'accordo e' ancora lontano


By Murray Kelso  Yet another hapless driver has been caught out by rising tides at Holy Island causeway - less than a week after shock signs were put up to stop it happening.


Foreign diplomats are taken to a dam project which North Korea says was the site of a massive blast last week.


Starbucks signs up to promote "green" movie

Coffee shop chain Starbucks Corp. on Thursday unveiled plans to promote a new summer movie, "Arctic Tale," as part of its long-standing commitment to supporting environmental causes.


Three swans found dead in eastern France carried the H5N1 bird flu that can be fatal to humans, tests confirm.


The Los Angeles Times fired its top editor after he rejected a management order to cut $4 million from the newsroom budget, 14 months after his predecessor was also ousted


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Bruni says not married to France's Sarkozy ...yet

Carla Bruni has "not yet" married French President Nicolas Sarkozy and does not plan to accompany him on an official visit to India later this week, the singer and former supermodel said in an interview published on Tuesday.


New Ukraine Poll Seems Likely, Kuchma Backs Idea

Some form of new election in Ukraine appears increasingly likely as the Supreme Court and parliament both sit on Tuesday to seek a solution to more than a week of crisis unleashed by a disputed presidential poll.


Rock credentials fail to cool protest anger

Even Peter Garrett, former rock star and one-time darling of Greens and the Left, could not escape the fury of demonstrators as he arrived for the official launch of Labor's election campaign in Brisbane yesterday.


Plays within a play: Winneshiek Players to open London...

Business Dir. Neil Simon s play London Suite, the next play on the Winneshiek Players schedule, is actually four short plays, each with different characters and stories, each taking place inside the same London ...


LOS ANGELES  - Intent on becoming a  major player in the gaming industry, Disney Interactive on  Thursday used the E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica,  California, to unveil a slate of games aimed at the family  audience and traditional gamers and also announced DGamer, a  connected community for the Nintendo DS.


Democrat's voice will be heard at GOP convention

Sen. Zell Miller, a Georgia Democrat who gave the keynote speech at Bill Clinton's 1992 nominating convention, will do the same thing for President Bush at the Republican National Convention.


Undercover Officer Is Critically Hurt in Shooting

The husband of another officer was being questioned in the shooting in Brooklyn, the police said.


U.S. Proposes Tire-Pressure Monitoring Regulation

U.S. auto regulators on Wednesday  proposed a long-awaited monitoring system that would warn  motorists when tires are dangerously under-inflated, officials  said.


The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a dramatic increase in fines for indecent programming, rejecting criticism the penalties will stifle free speech and homogenize radio and TV broadcasts.


Favourites New Zealand lay down a World Cup marker by destroying Italy in their opening game in Marseille.


One bad night may have overshadowed all the good Carmelo Anthony has done this season. The NBA's leading scorer was not among the seven reserves announced Thursday night for the Western Conference team that will play in the NBA All-Star game.


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe accuses George W Bush of behaving as though he is God, with Tony Blair his prophet.


Five killed in Egypt tower block collapse

At least five people including a young girl were killed when a 12-storey block of flats collapsed in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria on Monday, with many more casualties feared, a security source said.


Zimbabwe govt. defends proposed ban on foreign NGOs

The Zimbabwean government on Sunday defended its proposed bill to ban foreign human rights groups, by issuing a statement saying the draft bill is meant to regulate the operations of NGOs in Zimbabwe for national security.


November 12, 2004 - Going all the way to the official launch of the Nintendo DS system, we're going to break the new handheld hardware down to its individual parts and talk about specific elements that make the Nintendo DS so darn cool.


Pair arrested in New York after wheeling dead friend in office chair to check-chasing outlet in attempt to cash his social security payment


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Zend Developer Zone: Zend Framework Hidden Gems: Zend_Db

Aaron Wormus and the Zend Developer Zone have posted the latest edition of their "Hidden Gems" series looking at the lesser-known features of the Zend Framework. This time, it's a look at Zend_Db (database abstraction).    Zend_Db is a layer which sits above the native PDO database extension. Before PDO (pre-PHP5.1) all we had to connect to databases were libraries that were developed in individual cycles and development teams, with little regard to what other database extensions were doing.   Taking this speed benefit of using PDO to do a majority of the work, PDO wrapper libraries like Zend_Db can supplement PDO with their own wrapper code leaving you with a fairly lightweight yet feature-rich database abstraction layer.    Aaron looks at connecting to a database (using both the PDO and DSN connections) and some example code showing how to work with the database using them - including queries and using transactions.


Combinazione: 3, 6, 7, 30, 67, 89, Jolly 11, Superstar 7


Diabetics try new round-the-clock sensor

Diabetes care is undergoing a transformation: Thousands of patients are switching from a few finger-pricks a day to track their disease to new sensors that keep guard around the clock.


Usually out front in force, national Democrats expressed outrage over the Mark Foley scandal and its aftermath but largely let their candidates and allied groups do the tough talking.


XM settles patent lawsuit with Universal Music

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc said on Monday it has settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group and hopes to reach deals with the other music companies.


Human rights campaigners are to urge Scottish police to stop using stun guns, claiming they can be a lethal weapon.


Security scanner can see through clothes

The Phoenix airport on Friday became the first in the United States to test new X-ray technology that can see through people's clothes and show the body's contours with blush-inducing clarity.


NEW YORK  - You've gotta hand it to   Broadway producers Barry and Fran Weissler. Their knack for   canny stunt casting has helped keep their acclaimed revival of   "Chicago" alive for nearly 10 years now, with no signs of its   slowing down.


The movie misses novelist William Makespeace Thackeray's insights ...

Devotees of novelist William Makespeace Thackeray generally don't like the film of Vanity Fair that opened on Sept. 1, despite its gorgeous cinematography, costuming, and sets.


Lithuania should not cut and run from Iraq: president

Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus said Friday he would feel ashamed if the Baltic state recalled troops from Iraq without first consulting with coalition partners.


Paulson: Social Security reform hopes slim

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson conceded on Friday that chances were slim for agreeing on a way to reform Social Security financing but said he would keep trying to find bipartisan support for it.


DUBLIN The United States backs a strong dollar, US Treasury Secretary John Snow reiterated Monday. But he added that it was up to the market to determine exchange rates based on economic fundamentals, leading


The Iraqi interior minister promises the families of six murdered Red Caps he will try to bring their killers to justice.


British authorities decided Wednesday to permit research that uses animal eggs to create human stem cells — studies experts say are critical to unlocking treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases.


Panel to Probe Fraud Claims in Afghan Vote

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan election officials agreed Sunday to create an independent commission to probe opposition charges of fraud in this nation's first-ever presidential poll, while ballot-boxes stuffed with the aspirations of the people of this war-ravaged land started to stack up in counting centers.    International officials met privately in an effort to end a boycott of the ballot by opponents of U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai, a heavy favorite to win...


Mortgage Applications Rise; Refinancing Buoys

U.S. applications for home refinancing  came roaring back last week as consumers rushed to take  advantage of mortgage rates that remain historically low,  an  industry trade group said in Wednesday.


In stem cell debate, truth lies between the slogans

For Republicans trying to hold the White House four more years, it didn't look good: The son of the late President Ronald Reagan, the party's modern savior, addressing


The co-chairmen of the nonpartisan presidential debate commission told representatives for President Bush and Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday that they must act immediately to finalize details for the debates, the first scheduled in just over two weeks.


The crews of Atlantis and the international space station greeted each other with hugs and handshakes Sunday after the space shuttle arrived at the orbiting outpost.


Fifa boss Sepp Blatter says he would have backed England's players if they had walked off against Spain.


Ukraine's Security Service Denies Role in Yushchenko Poisoning

Ukraine's security service denied involvement in the dioxin poisoning of presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko that caused his facial disfigurement.


In light of a $1.1 billion settlement with plaintiffs in a shareholder suit, the government is not asking for additional restitution.


Russia's president denounces calls for him to talk to Chechen separatists after the siege that killed hundreds.


Fifth-ranked Georgetown lets off some exam-week steam Saturday and Radford is the unwitting victim as the Hoyas trample the Highlanders, 110-51.


Pippo Baudo ha notificato alla Rai e al direttore generale, Flavio Cattaneo, la richiesta di danni e la condanna ad adempiere a tutti gli obblighi assunti oltre alla illegittimitÃ  tenuta sia dall'azienda che dal direttore generale nei suoi confronti.


A Missouri man accused of kidnapping two boys and holding one for more than four years was charged Monday with molesting them nearly 70 times.


Qualche critica nell'Unione, Mastella 'non convince metodo'


Sponsors of the $10 million (euro8.13 million) Ansari X Prize, which helped propel a privately built manned rocket into space this week, announced Thursday a plan to offer other prizes to spur innovation in other fields.


Ministers come under pressure over the crisis at Ferguson shipyard, where up to 99 jobs could be lost.


Shock jocks Opie & Anthony will resume  live broadcasts on XM Satellite Radio Holdings on Friday  following a one-month suspension after a guest described his  rape fantasies on their daily show, the satellite radio  provider said on Monday.


This week's rundown of fishing reports from around the region: Area A: The northern waters have become more predictable. Stripers are appearing near shore, and tuna is present in Stellwagen Bank, from smaller footballs to 150-pounders. At around high tide, head to the rocks in Gloucester Harbor and you'll find good-size stripers feeding. As fall approaches, bluefish are going to ...


Jennifer Lopez told South Florida concertgoers Wednesday night that she and husband Marc Anthony have a baby on the way.


Remaining users of the beta or Release Candidate versions of Windows Vista have until Friday to update to a final version.


PRANDELLI LASCIA LA ROMA PER STARE ACCANTO ALLA MOGLIE

CASA ROMA - Cesare Prandelli, in una lettera aperta alla Roma e ai tifosi giallorossi, ha spiegato i motivi che lo hanno portato a presentare le dimissioni da allenatore del club di Trigoria. "Come forse saprete


Russia to charge 10 over Politkovskaya murder

Russian prosecutors have arrested 10 people on suspicion of murdering investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya and will soon charge them, the country's chief prosecutor said on Monday.


The controversial tilt-rotor aircraft has defied its critics with its performance to date in its harsh new landscape.


Opera Tackles Voice Browsing and RSS in Latest Beta Release

Opera Software ASA unveiled Thursday a beta test version of its next Web browser release that features speech recognition, discovery of news feeds and automatic Web-page resizing.


Tiger's tournament turned out to be Tiger's tournament. The man is back. He's answered the call. Answered our questions.


SEVILLE, Spain - It's been a very satisfying year for US Davis Cup Captain Pat McEnroe's rapidly evolving team. Andy Roddick has been nails at No.


The much-awaited 'Transformation Plan' for Delta Air Lines Inc., one of Tampa International Airport's largest carrier, will include further job cuts, wage and benefit reductions and a new strategy that will help Delta revitalize its entire business.


Isolating patients with the hospital superbug MRSA does not stop cross-infection of others, a study reveals.


Israel sweats over holy mosques' vulnerability

The camera scans the holy terrain, the domed mosques and people strolling along a tree-shaded plaza. It zooms in on a group of foreigners who turn out, after a few mouse clicks, to be visiting US security


Industrial output across the UK dropped at its fastest pace in more than a year in October, official data shows.


Two arrested in Blackburn under anti-terrorism act

Two men were detained in northern England under anti-terror legislation, police said Tuesday, although it was not immediately clear if the arrests were linked to failed attacks in London and Glasgow.


WITHIN seconds, unexpected devastation swept through Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Indonesia, and Thailand changing the lives of millions.


Iraq's interim government has resumed talks to pacify the western town of Falluja and avert a military assault on the rebel stronghold that has faced heavy US bombardment in recent days.


The "Black Santa" charity appeal to aid the victims of the Indian Ocean disaster has raised more than Â£500,000.


Japan's Abe in China for ice-breaking summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a summit with Chinese leaders at which he will seek a thaw in ties chilled by wartime history and will consult on North Korea's nuclear threat.


Doping Casts Shadow Over Olympics -- Again

Five weightlifters were banned from the Olympics after failing drugs tests, officials said on Thursday, as doping scandals continued to dominate the first week of the Games.


Two Britons Feared Dead in Canada Plane Crash

Two Britons are feared to have been killed in a cargo plane which crashed immediately after take-off in eastern Canada and burst into flames.


The Airbus A380 takes first class to a whole new level.


Christopher Reeve, the screen and stage actor who starred in "Superman" films and who became an international advocate for spinal cord research after a near-fatal equestrian accident nine years ago in Culpeper, Va.


Crude oil prices near US$49 per barrel in New York

Crude oil prices neared US$49 per barrel Friday as Gulf of Mexico crude production rebounded at a slower pace than analysts had expected.


Republicans Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson topped a field of six presidential candidates at an Iowa party fundraiser Saturday evening, with Huckabee saying other candidates criticism of him shows his bid for the nomination is gaining steam.


Amburgo, 10:49 - CALCIO, VAN DER VAART: MI IMMAGINO GIA' DELLA JUVE

Rafael van der Vaart lancia messaggi alla Juve. "Potrei già immaginare di giocare alla Juvent...


Humans Raise Risk of Europe Heatwaves -Scientists

Human activity has raised the risk of more heatwaves like last year's, which gave Europe probably its hottest summer since 1500, scientists said on Wednesday.


Employment giant Adecco SA reported Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose 11 percent as a gain from the sale of its Internet job provider Jobpilot partially offset charges related to a previously disclosed ...


Microsoft mulls free Web-based business software

Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it may  offer a free, advertising-supported version of its basic word  processing and spreadsheet software, in an apparent bid to fend  off a nascent challenge from Google Inc. in the business  software market.


Colin Montgomerie, Chris Hoy and Shirley Robertson are among the Scots in the New Year Honours list.


David Ortiz was the last person to speak on his behalf in the Red Sox clubhouse after his winning single in the 14th capped a 10-pitch at-bat against Esteban Loaiza scored Johnny Damon to give Boston a 5-4 victory over the Yankees last night in Game 5 of the ALCS.


Air China takes majority stake in Hong Kong-listed CNAC

HONG KONG : China's flagship carrier Air China has been handed a controlling stake in Hong Kong-listed aviation services company China National Aviation Co Ltd, the airline said on Monday.


Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group says sales are rising at both store chains.


Padres general manager Kevin Towers agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday night.


US to Pledge $15 Million for Tsunami Aid

The United States expects to provide an initial $15 million in aid for victims of the devastating tsunami in Asia and has already released $400,000, the assistant administrator of the US Agency for International Development said


New Johnny Cash album collect gospel gems

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Some of Johnny Cash's most memorable gospel performances have just been issued on the 24-track CD "Cash -- Ultimate Gospel."


Valencia, 18:50 - CALCIO, VALENCIA: AYALA RESTA

Niente Real Madrid. Il Valencia ha annunciato che il difensore argentino Ayala non cambierà m...


Revival That Starts With Stars on Sidelines

For all the hoopla surrounding last night's Patriots-Colts opener, the National Football Conference East has pro football's marquee sidelines: the Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs returning to


EU mission to train Afghan police from next month

An EU mission to train Afghan police to deal with militia attacks and soaring drug production will begin next month, a spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Tuesday.


Food Supply Ship Saves Space Station Mission

An unmanned Russian spacecraft delivered badly-needed supplies to the International Space Station late Saturday, enabling the crew to cancel plans to abandon the station for lack of food.


Terrence Williams scored 21 points and Earl Clark added 17 as No. 12 Louisville beat West Virginia, 82-71, last night in double overtime in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden.


Green Struggles to Mold Winner in Arizona

Taking the Minnesota Vikings to the playoffs is one thing. Turning the Arizona Cardinals into a winner is quite another.


Radek Dvorak and David Booth score early in the third period to lift the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the Devils on Friday.


Chirac uses state visit to warn Britain of modern imperialism

Jacques Chirac warned George Bush and Tony Blair yesterday that their plans to spread democracy around the world must not turn into a modern-day colonialism based on America's military might.


Memory problems SanDisk is to axe 250 staff - 10 per cent of the payroll - to combat plunging memory stick prices.â¦


Nuclear power in Britain's energy future

The British government embraced nuclear power as a key energy source in the coming decades in a new policy unveiled Tuesday, angering environmentalists eager to promote renewable power sources such as sun, wind and waves.


Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Friday, beating Tamarine Tanasugarn in straight sets.


Voters in mind, Congress eyes money issues

Congress is spending its last working days before a long summer break by attending to pocketbook issues, with votes to increase the minimum wage, cut estate taxes and shore up pensions.


Bergamo, 15:09 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; DEL NERI: POSSIAMO GIOCARCELA CON TUTTI

"La mentalità dell'Atalanta è cambiata molto in quest'ultimo periodo. L'Atalanta puÃ² g...


France Cautious Over Report on Iraq Hostages

The French government reacted coolly on Wednesday to a claim by a self-styled mediator that two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq could be released soon.


Drastic measures to bar scrutiny The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has taken to treating its "Gateway" reviews of government IT projects like classified official documents as pressure mounts to have them opened to public scrutiny.â¦


EU Head Office Trims 2005 Growth Forecast

The European Union's head office issued a bleak economic report Tuesday, warning that the sharp rise in oil prices will "take its toll" on economic growth next year while the euro's renewed climb could threaten crucial exports.


NetSuite ramps up e-commerce capabilities

InfoWorld - NetSuite, a provider of hosted applications for midsize businesses, will announce Thursday that it has beefed up the electronic commerce capabilities of its software suite and has teamed up with online auction giant eBay Inc. in order to attract larger electronic retail (e-tail) customers.


Lord Goldsmith calls for an inquiry into how illegal torture techniques came to be used by British soldiers in Iraq.


Northwestern football coach Randy Walker checked himself into the hospital Monday after becoming ill before a news conference.


COPENHAGEN, Denmark - A Danish man released from US military detention in GuantÃ¡namo Bay told a television interviewer he plans to travel to Chechnya and join Islamic militants fighting Russian forces.


The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Mohammed bin Al Dhaen Al Hamili oil minister, succeeding Obeid bin Saif Al Nasseri in a cabinet reshuffle approved by Supreme Council


The biggest sexual discrimination case in U.S. history advanced against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday when a top court ruled that more than a million women could join a suit charging bias in pay and promotions.


U.S. Tried to Rescue American, UK Hostages - Officials

The United States unsuccessfully  tried at least twice to rescue two Americans and one British  man taken hostage in Iraq last month and later beheaded, U.S.  officials said on Tuesday.


Microsoft Slams Seven Spammers with Lawsuits

Microsoft filed the seven lawsuits in Washington State Superior Court in King County against unidentified "John Doe" defendants.


The United Nations begins a two-day debate on cloning with two competing resolutions on the table.


Outgoing CEO Eisner likes deputy Bob Iger. Other contenders: CBS's Les Moonves, Fox's Peter Chernin, Apple's Steve Jobs... NBC Universal (GE ) Chairman Robert Wright joked after hearing the news that "it's


Turbulent times for US airline companies

NEW YORK : Storms, skyrocketing fuel prices, cutthroat competition and labor costs have shaped turbulent times for US airlines, and the troubles are starting to trickle down to the low-cost carriers.


Purche' condizioni di mercato lo permettano


Golden Globe nods inspire giddy reaction

Reactions from some of the Golden Globe Award nominees Thursday:


Microsoft's e-mail policy at issue in legal fight

Burst.com, a streaming-media firm suing Microsoft for patent infringement, alleges that Redmond axed e-mails crucial to the case.


As clashes continue, first Afghan presidential campaign begins

Afghanistan's historic election campaign got underway yesterday, pitting 17 hopefuls against interim leader Hamid Karzai in the


With great fanfare, Europe's politicians and air industry executives from around the world launch the world's largest passenger plane.


NBC Sports boosts fantasy sports coverage

NEW YORK  - The week the regular-season   "Sunday Night Football" debuts, NBC Sports will transform its   Web site to include more fantasy sports and in-depth football   coverage with a new online editorial team.


LONDON, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tony Blair announced Sunday that he wanted to lower to 17 the age at which a mandatory five-year sentence could be imposed for illegally possessing a gun. The announcement followed the shooting deaths of three teenagers.


Britain said it has distributed 50,000 leaflets round Baghdad in an appeal for information about a UK national kidnapped eight days ago.


DeveloperTutorials.com: How to Install PHP 5 on Linux

From the DeveloperTutorials.com website today there's a new walk-through showing you how to get PHP5 installed with Apache and MySQL onto a linux machine of your choosing. They chose to go with SuSE, but it should work on just about anything else.   We will set up PHP as a shared module, being loaded into Apache2 dynamically during the server startup. These instructions are known to work for PHP versions: 5.0.4 through 5.2.1.   They list a few prerequisites (the obvious ones) and where to grab the source for PHP. The rest is broken up into a few simple (hopefully) steps for the unpacking, compiling, configuring and integration with Apache.


The World Health Organization issued an alert Tuesday urging more doctors to travel to Congo to combat an outbreak of Ebola fever, which kills nearly all of those it infects and has no cure or treatment.


Londra, 14:46 - CALCIO, JUVE: I CONVOCATI PER IL VERONA

Sono 19 i giocatori convocati dal tecnico della Juve, Didier Deschamps, per la sfida di domani con i...


Gordon doesn't pull any punches on COT's 'push'

LOUDON, N.H. -- So how did the Car of Tomorrow fare in its New Hampshire International Speedway debut?


Oil prices have raced to new record highs above $50 as rebel threats against Nigerian oil facilities threaten to inflict further strain on global supplies.


26-SET-0413:25GIUSTIZIA: ANM CONFERMA SCIOPERO CONTRO RIFORMA

Napoli, 26 set. (Adnkronos) - I magistrati torneranno a scioperare contro la riforma dell'ordinamento giudiziario. Il 'parlamentino' dell'Anm ha deciso infatti di confermare lo sciopero, il terzo da quando


The Security Council passed a resolution on Sudan today holding out the threat of sanctions on the country's leaders and its oil industry if the government fails


London' mayor criticises footage promoting the 2012 Olympics after fears it had triggered epileptic seizures.


Traditional ski resorts around the West are providing escapes from the well-groomed and well-used slopes.


In his last official press conference as Russian president, Vladimir Putin denounced Europe's 'double standards' on Kosovo


Sharon promises cooperation with Russia to combat terrorism

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon made a telephone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, promising Israeli cooperation with Russia to concentrate efforts to combat terrorism, local newspaper Haaretz reported on its website.


Clinton Surgery Expected Early This Week

NEW YORK - Former President Bill Clinton was expected to undergo heart bypass surgery after suffering chest pains as early as Monday but probably Tuesday, according to Democratic officials.   "I thanked him for getting the Democrats back on the front page, and he told me that's about as far as he's willing to go," party Chairman Terry McAuliffe said Saturday...


Eni, Gazprom sign deal on new gas pipeline to Europe

Italian oil company Eni  and Russia's Gazprom  have agreed to study building a new gas pipeline to distribute Russian gas to Europe, the two companies said on Saturday.


Forget the mane: NBC's 'Pride' should sink quickly

Can relentless promotion during the year's most watched sports event and aggressive scheduling make a hit TV show out of a certifiable turkey?


Stock index futures fell on Monday following declines in overseas markets as concern about a U.S. recession hurting the global economy lingered.


RealNetworks Ends Download 49-Cent Promo

RealNetworks Inc. RNWK.O is ending  its 49 cent-per-song music download service but will keep the  promotional prices in place for top 10 songs, the Internet  media and software company said on Thursday.


Tens of thousands rally in Germany against welfare cuts

More than 90,000 people, according to organisers, hit the streets of several German cities Monday to protest looming cuts in unemployment benefits, continuing a series of weekly protests against government reforms.


What's Wrong With a Cervical Cancer Vaccine?

It sounds like good news, but both conservative Christians and women's health advocates are worried about the new vaccine


Vendite in crescita del 5,1% a 7,36 miliardi di euro


SSWM Engages Investment Banker for Mexico Project Financing

Bruce Beattie, President of Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware,  Inc.


Mamma Mia! British musical revolution comes to China

The British producer behind the West  End and Broadway hits "Cats," "Les Miserables" and "Mary  Poppins," among others, said he is bringing a revolution to  China by introducing the Chinese versions.


UK's Blair Sees More 'Consensual' 2nd Term for Bush

George W. Bush has learned from his first term in office and will adopt a more "consensual" foreign policy, his closest international ally, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said in an interview published on Thursday.


Less than five years after leaving Houghton Mifflin Co. and starting Cambium Learning Inc., an education company, veteran Boston publishing executive and deal maker Nader F. Darehshori has sold his new company to a buyout firm and is planning another start - up.


Laptop Parts Greater Than the Whole MARKETPLACE By Bloomberg AROUND THE MARKETS

By George Hsu  A plan to give laptop computers to 100 million poor children is enriching parts makers more than the principal manufacturer, prompting share prices of Taiwanese suppliers to surge.


Cheney May Help or Hinder Bush's Chances

Vice President Dick Cheney, enormously popular with conservatives, will be key to turning out the Republican base this November. But campaign officials say they will use Cheney to persuade undecided voters as well.


SEATTLE Nov 1, 2004 - The Mariners declined to exercise a $6 million option on closer Eddie Guardado, giving the injured left-hander until Nov. 10 to decide if he wants to exercise a $4 million player option or become a free agent.


U.S. sees delay in big rise in alternative motor fuels

The Bush administration says the  United States needs an extra 20 years to meet Congress' goal of  having almost a third of U.S. motor fuel supply come from  energy sources other than gasoline.


Democratic Governors Want Outsider to Lead

Democratic governors, determined to grab control of their party, said Thursday they will jointly support moderate candidates from outside Washington to lead the Democrats.


Music firms reach out to creator of Napster

LOS ANGELES As a teenager, Shawn Fanning brought free music to the masses, creating the Napster file-swapping program and unleashing a technological genie that granted the wishes of fans seeking virtually any song at any time - gratis.


La Hunziker apre il Festival con "Adesso tu", di Ramazzotti"PerchÃ© la cosa che ho fatto con lui, l'ho fatta veramente bene"                                            Michelle, omaggio alla figlia Aurora E all'Ariston arriva il finto Prodi                                                                                Cornacchione-show contro "il Festival dei comunisti"Sul palco un finto premier stringe un "patto di coalizione"DAL nostro inviato ALESSANDRA VITALI


Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi was awarded the 2014 Olympics yesterday, rewarding President Vladimir Putin and taking the Winter Games to his country for the first time.


Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils $112 Billion Budget

California Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger on Monday unveiled a proposed budget of $111.7  billion for the fiscal year, beginning in July.


Big Ten wants instant replay throughout college football

The Big Ten's experiment with instant replay went so well the conference is asking the NCAA to approve its use on a permanent basis for all of Division IA.


Anglican Archbishop: too intellectual to lead?

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces criticism for his views on Islamic law and gay clergy. Is he just misunderstood?


Torino, 19:33 - CALCIO, JUVE: ANDRADE OPERATO A MARSIGLIA, RIPRESA TRA 5 MESI

L'operazione alla rotula sinistra di Jorge Andrade è perfettamente riuscita. Il giocatore del...


Courtroom drama "Damages" leads Globes' TV race

A new and little-seen cable  television show, FX legal drama "Damages," starring five-time  Oscar nominee Glenn Close, led the Golden Globe contenders for  TV series awards on Thursday with four nominations, including a  bid for best drama.


By SARAH SKIDMORE GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. - Three climbers who tumbled off a ledge on Mount Hood were taken away in an ambulance after they hiked down much of the state's highest peak with their rescuers - and a dog who may have saved their lives.


MINGORA, Pakistan  - Fifteen Pakistani soldiers were killed and 25 wounded when their convoy was hit by a suspected militant roadside blast in the northern district of Swat on Thursday, police said.


Nominees for the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.:


BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - It was early in the day that would become a debacle and Hal Sutton was out checking the progress, or regress, of his Dream Team pairing.


Prison guards claim state officials lied to the U.S. Supreme Court about racial segregation in California's prisons and the extent to which race is used to set prison policies, a newspaper reported Wednesday.


This year's "Black Friday" could be the strongest opening to the holiday shopping season in years, if the droves of Americans eager to exploit early-bird specials are any guide.


Bush backs more funds for 'ethical' stem cell research

President George W. Bush said Monday the US is increasing funds for "ethical" stem cell research that does not involve destroying human embryos.


Judge rejects plea deal for steroid case leaker

Two years in prison is not enough punishment for the defense lawyer who leaked Barry Bonds' testimony from a grand jury investigating steroids in pro sports, a federal judge ruled on Thursday in rejecting a plea deal in the case.


Dopo l'annuncio dell'accordo sulla mobilita'


No Italian opponent has scored in this World Cup. France has allowed two goals overall. Even with all the offensive flair on both sides, defense will decide the title Sunday in Olympic Stadium.


Aaron McKie was placed on the injured list by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday with a shoulder injury. He is expected to miss seven to 10 days.


Viacom Considering Acquiring Midway Games

Media conglomerate Viacom Inc.  VIAb.N is considering entering the video game business and  could acquire Midway Games Inc. MWY.N, Viacom chief Sumner  Redstone, who owns a controlling stake in Midway, said in a  regulatory filing on Friday.


Nepali "living goddess" fired after U.S. visit

A 10-year-old Nepali girl worshipped as a living goddess, or Kumari, has lost her "divine" status for defying tradition and visiting the United States.


How soaps that look like little hands connect with the contradictory attractions of novelty and familiarity.


Argentina's former President Carlos Menem returns home for the first time in almost a year from self-imposed exile.


Football Game Notes: Duke vs. Virginia, 10/21/04, 1 PM

The Blue Devils entertain 14th-ranked Virginia this week to highlight Parents and Family Weekend on the Duke campus ... Kickoff is set for 1 pm ... The Blue Devils stand at 1-5 on the year after dropping a


Former San Francisco Giants shortstop Jose Uribe was killed early Friday in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic.


Hezbollah military commander Imad Moughniyah was killed by a car bomb in Damascus on Tuesday, the Lebanese group said.


Sulla lavagna aveva scritto 'Raciti: uno di meno'


Per alto funzionario cinese sono errori di progettazione


Former England coach Duncan Fletcher believes Andrew Flintoff "let him down" with his World Cup drinking antics.


Eritrean deportees seize plane, give up in Khartoum

A group of 78 Eritreans being deported home from Libya by air on Friday hijacked their plane and diverted it to Khartoum in Sudan where they surrendered, a senior United Nations official said.


F the Red Sox thought they could come into Yankee Stadium and change the direction of the American League East race, they have another thought coming.


US Launches Fresh Assault on Sadr Forces in Najaf

US forces launched a fresh assault on Shi'ite rebels in the embattled Iraqi city of Najaf on Sunday after talks on transferring control of the mosque at the center of a two-week siege ran into difficulties.


Washington proposes to cap ballpark cost at $630 million

Financing for a ballpark for the Washington-bound Expos would be capped at $630 million under an amendment approved Tuesday by the District of Columbia Council.


Enstone, 13:29 - F1, RENAULT: IL 24 GENNAIO LA PRESENTAZIONE DELLA R27

La Renault presenterà il 24 gennaio ad Amsterdam la sua nuova monoposto, la R27. Il vernissag...


The U.N. Security Council on Friday strongly condemned Eritrea's "lack of cooperation" with the U.N. peacekeepers monitoring the disputed border, demanding that it resume providing fuel and food and allow troops to move freely into Ethiopia.


Botox Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy

Children with cerebral palsy often suffer from uncontrolled drooling, but this can be reduced with an injection of Botox, researchers report


A Pompei il Decimo Convegno Internazionale degli Sposi Cristiani: attese centinaia di coppie per il tradizionale appuntamento di preghiera, riflessione e testimonianze sulla famiglia Pompei (Agenzia Fides) - Si svolgerÃ  sabato 2 e domenica 3 giugno, a Pompei, il Convegno Internazionale degli Sposi Cristiani. LÂiniziativa, giunta alla decima edizione, organizzata dallÂUfficio della Pastorale della famiglia, in collaborazione con l...


Airline asks court to void 3 labor pacts

US Airways Group Inc. yesterday asked a federal bankruptcy judge to void labor agreements with three unions to help it slash costs and avoid liquidation.


La vicenda BAldoni sul sito de "El Mundo.es"

Come hanno affrontato la vicenda Baldoni i media di tutto il mondo. Se Al Jazeera, come detto, non publica le immagini dell'uccisione, il NYT traccia un parallelo tra la vicenda di Baldoni e quella del giornalista americano Micah Garen.


Cracking Under the Pressure? It's Just the Opposite, for Some

Psychologists are struggling to understand a rare breed of workers remarkable for the way they flourish under stress.


Taiwanese PC Maker on Verge of Sales Push Into U.S. and China

Acer, the Taiwanese personal computer maker, has appointed an Italian to replace its current president, a move that underscores its raging global ambitions.


France, seeking to calm tensions in Ivory coast, plays down Gbagbo role

In an attempt to ease tensions in the Ivory Coast, France has opted not to point the finger of blame at President Laurent Gbagbo for the violence that has roiled the country in the past week.


SATURDAY AUTO RACING 2 p.m. -- Rolex Sports Car Series: Sunchaser (start of race), Speed


Rene Syler, a member of the four-person anchor team on CBS' perennially ratings-challenged morning news show, will leave the program shortly before Christmas, the network said on Monday.


Amcor has today revealed a thorough trashing and a top level clean out at the packaging giant over possible breaches of the Trade Practices Act after the company said certain officers and


Packers Clinch Division With Win Over Minnesota

After nearly costing Green Bay a crucial game, Brett Favre rallied the Packers to victory -- and the NFC North title -- with one of his famous comebacks.


Big iPhone headache: Waiting for AT&T activation

Blog: Buying an iPhone was the easy part. After nine hours, AT&T has yet to activate my iPhone, and it can't be used even for playing music or movies until that happens.


Capitol Hill fight over foreign food aid

The Bush administration is fighting congressional efforts to slash the amount of emergency food aid the United States provides around the world, saying the cuts could hurt as many as 8 million people in dire need.


HUDSON, NH A local resident is facing Florida charges in connection with an interstate illegal prescription-drug scheme. Richard Minasian, 56, of 58 Schaefer Circle, turned himself in to Florida authorities last Friday.


Ryder-Tiger fails to clarify Cup enigma at Oakland Hills

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


Il maltempo e' stata la causa dei danni alle forniture


Update 2 â Sharon to reject settlers calls for Gaza vote

To get parliamentary majority for his Gaza Strip plan israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is planning to create a new coalition by joining main opposition Labour party leaded by Shimon Peres.


Movie industry lobbyists quietly push California lawmakers to quash a measure that would have outlawed HP-style tactics designed to fraudulently obtain private information about consumers. The MPAA argues its antipiracy efforts would be harmed. By Ryan Singel.


Old-flame Web sites boost divorce rates-agency

Web sites that reunite and reignite old lovers are helping push up England's divorce rates, according to a counselling service.


Higher interest rates and a damp, cool summer take their toll on UK retail sales in August, says the CBI's latest trades survey.


`King of the Hill' creator to be honored

Mike Judge, creator of Fox's "King of the Hill," will be inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame next month.


1 year later, rift remains in Duke faculty

Through the pane of a Gothic window, the office of Duke University President Richard Brodhead looks out over students and faculty strolling across the hub of campus. It's an ordinary collegiate scene — and a far cry from a year ago.


A Labour councillor is fined Â£500 for filming the 'legs and personal areas' of women in Trafalgar Square.


Caro-gasolio, su A22 e A4 tir-lumaca per protesta

Sono circa una quarantina i tir che stamane per protesta contro il caro-benzina procedono a velocitÃ  ridotta sulla A22 nelle vicinanze di Verona, con l'intenzione di spostarsi poi sulla A4. La protesta, ha


Supreme Court Limits Detention of Immigrants

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on  Wednesday that the government may not indefinitely imprison  immigrants who have been in the United States illegally for  years and cannot be deported to their home countries.


Derek Lowe came through where Dave Ferriss failed. And Jim Lonborg. And Roger Clemens and Bruce Hurst, too.


[India News]: New Delhi, Dec 12 : India has condemned as a "terrorist incident" the blast at a performance by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his troupe in Colombo in which former cricketer Ravi Shastri's wife was reportedly among the injured.


Four people are shot dead at a concert by US rock group Damageplan, which contains ex-members of Pantera.


Seven Killed in Fighting Among Somali Soldiers

NAIROBI, June 22 -- In another sign of trouble for Somalia's transitional government, fighting erupted Friday among hundreds of government soldiers belonging to two rival sub-clans.


Challenges and opportunities seen in merger

The Nov. 17 announcement that Kmart would be attempting to acquire Sears stores in a $11 billion deal sent shockwaves throughout the financial world.


Louisiana Tech fired football coach Jack Bicknell on Monday following a 3-10 season.


Ahmadinejad says Iran, U.S. not headed for war

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a U.S. television interview on Sunday that Iran did not need nuclear weapons and his country was not heading for war with the United States.


Severe cold weather in the north east of the United States forces oil prices above $49 a barrel, a seven week high.


Rangers rout A's as DeRosa hits 2 homers

Mark DeRosa couldn't imagine a more emphatic way to demonstrate that the Texas Rangers' season is far from over.


NASA Should Collaborate With Public, Eric Schmidt Says

The U.S. space program should look to collaboration and open systems to drive the next wave of human exploration and innovation, Google Chairman and C.E.O. Eric Schmidt said.


More than 56 percent of U.S. money  managers are "bullish" or "very bullish" about the U.S. stock  market near term, forecasting stocks will move higher in the  next eight months, according to a new Barron's poll.


Feminist icon Germaine Greer, who baffled observers by agreeing to appear in a reality TV show, quit the program Tuesday conceding she had made a mistake.


Finding Little Relief In the Drug Market

And so we said goodbye this year to an illusion -- that the drugs we need will be waiting for us when we need them, safe and sound.


PRINCE William took part in his first official Remembrance Sunday engagement yesterday as the nation paid its respects to Britainâs war dead.


Iraq welcomes UN nuclear inspectors to return:

[World News]: Baghdad, Oct 13 : Iraq has said UN weapons inspectors are welcome to return, in response to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report that equipment and materials used for nuclear weapons have disappeared from the country, reports


American billionaire Randy Lerner is close to completing his Aston Villa takeover by increasing his shareholding to 89.69%.


Size of Battleground May Be Smaller Than Expected

President Bush's post-convention bounce in state and national polls has left Democratic challenger John F. Kerry with a smaller battlefield upon which to contest the presidential election and a


A ceasefire in the 20-year civil war between Uganda's government and LRA rebels runs out on Wednesday.


Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said there will be no political interference in a Federal Court ruling today (Thursday) on whether to free former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when it decides on his final


Al Pentagono andranno 624 mld, 24 in piu' di quest'anno


Laura Branigan, best known for her mega hit âGloriaâ, has died in her sleep of a reported brain aneurysm. The singer was discovered dead on Thursday.


Kmart Debuts Credit Card to Boost Loyalty

Kmart Holding Corp. on Monday announced the launch of the Kmart Rewards credit card as part of an effort by the discount retailer to bolster customer loyalty.


Nikkei a +0,001%.Euro a 1,3022 dollari e 157,32 yen


Toyota Will Offer a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle by 2010

The move puts Toyota in direct competition with General Motors, which plans to sell its own plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt, sometime around 2010.


State audit criticizes prescription drug program

State auditors said they found widespread mismanagement in a state program to pay for prescription drugs for low-income families that cost taxpayers millions of dollars.


Four Manchester United fans are sentenced to more than two years' jail in Italy over a fight with Roma fans.


Privacy Act, Order Shielded U.S. Names on List

CIA analyst Charles A. Duelfer's report on Iraq's weapons programs included lists of governments, political parties, companies and individuals from at least 44 nations who received vouchers to buy oil -- both legally and otherwise -- from the Iraqi government during Saddam Hussein's reign.


Report shows why women decline tamoxifen

Boston researchers say many women at high risk for breast cancer are declining tamoxifen, the first approved drug for prevention of breast cancer.


Governor Rendell Appoints DCNR Deputy Secretary for State Parks and Forestry

To: ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORS  Contact: Mark Shade of the Office of the Governor, +1-717-783- 1116; or Christina Novak of DCNR, +1-717-772-9101   HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the appointment of Dr. James R.


Sarkozy reform on track after French poll

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was forced into a cabinet rethink on Monday after losing a senior minister in parliamentary polls that gave him an unexpectedly small majority, but his reforms remained on track.


Bucarest, 20:44 - TENNIS, ATP BUCAREST: I RISULTATI DEL PRIMO TURNO

Questi i risultati del primo turno del torneo Atp di Bucarest (terra battuta, 353.450 euro):


The Nepal authorities tighten security amid Maoist threats to disrupt business life in the capital.


It is the story of Ram and Sita, interspersed with Nina Paley's own break-up, resulting in a witty, unlikely comedy interspersed with classic Jazz music.


Bobby Vinton Nixes Statue in Pennsylvania

Roses are red, my love, violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, my love, but a $100,000 tribute is too much ado.


Three More Linux mobile Phones Coming in Japan

An anonymous reader writes "NEC and Panasonic have developed three Linux-powered 3G mobile phones to be introduced in Japan in the coming months -- NEC's N900iL, NEC's N901iC, and Panasonic's P901i.


With the winter influenza season just around the corner, health officials are urging parents and doctors to vaccinate even very young children to prevent a repeat of last year's unusually high death rate among youngsters.


Labour loses ground to Tories despite Brown premiership

Gordon Brown's governing Labour Party has lost ground to the Conservatives in a poll published Tuesday, despite increased publicity from his accession to the party's leadership.


Derek Jeter's diving grab against the Red Sox in July caught the attention of all of baseball and perhaps earned him his first American League Gold Glove.


Stock futures rise; techs may gain on Dell

U.S. stock index futures pointed higher on Wednesday after Dell Inc.  reported better-than-expected earnings, setting the stage for gains by technology shares a day before the Thanksgiving holiday.


Against Claims of Executive Privilege, a Committee Comes Up Dry

Yesterday's Senate testimony by former White House political director Sara Taylor was a watershed.


Australia's Crocodile Hunter gets private funeral

A private funeral service was held for  Australian TV naturalist Steve Irwin on Saturday and he will be  buried at his family's zoo in the northern state of Queensland,  local media reported.


India announces troop reductions in Kashmir

India's prime minister ordered a reduction in the number of troops in the disputed Muslim-majority state of Kashmir last night, breathing new life into a peace process with Pakistan.


MUMBAI About one million employees of State Bank of India and its 26 state-owned rivals stayed away from work Tuesday in a nationwide strike for higher wages, the unions said.


The first reaction to Tom Brady [news]'s performance against the Cardinals on Sunday was, ``Thank goodness the Patriots [stats, news] weren't playing a real NFL team.


Successful manager ousted after almost five years at Newcastle ...

Newcastle United fired manager Bobby Robson after a dismal start to the season on Monday, probably ending the career of one of the most respected coaches in the game.


Supermarkets are branded "unethical" by charities and doctors' leaders for their cut-price festive drink deals.


British war veterans commemorate 'bridge too far'

Several hundred mainly British World War II veterans gathered to commemorate one of the darkest moments in the British army's long history: the slaughter at Arnhem Bridge 60 years ago.


Three militant groups warned Iraqis against voting in Jan. 30 elections, saying Thursday that people participating in the ``dirty farce'' risked attack.


Sir Mark Thatcher was planning a move from South Africa to Texas when he was arrested over the alleged involvement in a coup plot, a South African prosecutor said today.


Black Clouds for Dolphins; Blue Skies For Titans

The chants of "Fire Wannstedt" began early on Saturday at Pro Player Stadium. So did the frenzied booing of Jay Fiedler, the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback.


Sprint's 'Push to Talk' can now send e-mail, photos and contacts

Nextel's iDEN technologies are not being wasted by Sprint, as the company has expanded the Push-to-Talk (PTT) service to include many new features.


31 reported dead in Indonesia plane crash

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - At least 31 people died in a plane crash in Indonesia on Tuesday, after a passenger jet's landing went wrong amid heavy rain.


Russia said on Friday international recognition of Kosovo would influence its policy towards the Georgian breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, but it did not say if it would recognize them.


Lilly Depression Drug OK'd to Treat Diabetic Pain

Eli Lilly and Co. said on Tuesday that  U.S. regulators have approved its new antidepressant as a  treatment for pain associated with nerve damage in diabetics,  making it the first drug approved for the disorder and sending  the company's shares up 2 percent.


Amanda Peet is pregnant and ready to wed

Amanda Peet and screenwriter David Benioff are expecting a baby and will marry this weekend, the "Studio 60" actress says.


Internet users will not have to pay a tax for their connection service after Congress passes legislation blocking local governments from charging such a levy.


Stenson back to early career best at Heritage

When Sweden's Henrik Stenson arrived on the professional golf scene in 1998 after representing Sweden at the Eisenhower trophy in Chile that year, he showed almost immediately that the considerable promise he had displayed in the amateur ranks would


Waves of Shiite pilgrims descended on Karbala Sunday for a festival marking the birth of the 9th century Hidden Imam. A woman making the 50-mile trek from Baghdad was shot to death by men in a passing car in the southwest of the capital.


Siemens scrutinizing 1.6 billion euros in dubious deals: report

An internal probe at the German engineering group Siemens has raised the amount of suspicious transactions the company is investigating to about 1.6 billion euros (2.3 billion dollars), a press report said Thursday.


Umbilical Cord Blood May Help Predict Allergies, Scientists Say

Blood from a baby's umbilical cord could help doctors predict which children will suffer from allergies and asthma later in their lives, British and American scientists said on Thursday.


'Democratforbush.Com' on His Signs Riles Sheldon

By Brad Shannon, The Olympian, Olympia, Wash.  Sep. 16--State Sen.


Unplanned Spacewalk to Target Solar-Panel Problem

By Traci Watson  The unplanned spacewalk that two astronauts will perform today is so risky that NASA officials considered it an option of last resort.


India prepares to unveil its annual budget, with measures to boost farming and target inflation set to feature highly.


Georgia Town Adopts Hogzilla for Festival

ALAPAHA, Ga. - With the local legend of Hogzilla spreading worldwide, residents of this tiny Georgia town have decided to feature the prodigious porker in their annual festival...


I'm back, with a very interesting topic too!  Joel Spolsky, ex-Microsoft Manager and software engineering guru has a new essay, How Microsoft Lost the API War that is creating quite a big storm in the blogging communitiy.  Joel posits that the priests in the holy Temple of Microsoft have lost their way, because it has split into two factions, and the wrong faction is winning. One faction worships on the alter of backward compatibility, while the other is led by fervent priests who are proselytizing to raise up the new gods of .NET and Longhorn. Joel suggests that the new gods will cause the destruction of the holy Temple because Microsoft's great victories were built on the altar of keeping customers happy with backward compatibility. Furthermore the old gods of the Windows API continue to grow more grotesque and cruel with the passing of time, driving former worshipers into the arms of the friendlier gods of World Wide Web.  This story sounds extremely plausible. I must admit that i fit the profile of the developer who used to develop on the Window's API, is familiar with COM and Win32 who now develops mostly using PHP and Python. However I continue to develop and maintain Windows apps that keep our customers happy, and we still plan to develop new Windows apps. Some points:  Temple of the Blind? Firstly, Microsoft is still a compelling place to work for to people who feel that they can make a difference. The Temple continues to attract talented people with a Unix background. For example we have the recent hiring of Ward Cunningham, author of the Wiki.  Microsoft is still able to keep talented people like Raymond Chen, and others like him who continue to look after the Windows API, and Longhorn apparently will still give high priority to backward compatibility. Open sourcerers like Miguel Icaza are sufficiently attracted to the .NET vision to stake their careers on Mono. Longhorn and .NET are compelling technologies, so even if Win32 is not so cute anymore, M'soft is providing something that remains very attractive.  What i do see M'soft doing wrong is that they aren't disseminating the .NET runtime fast enough. It remains an optional install in XP Service Pack 2 for example. Also their IE dev team appears to be hog-tied due to political reasons; nevertheless IE remains good enough, particularly when I can embed IE as an activeX control, something I cannot do with Mozilla (AFAIK) - Update: I'm wrong.  Temple of the Spider?  Secondly, people don't merely use a web browser. They run the web browser in the OS.  So let me ask you, if you are using DreamWeaver or HomeSite or Photoshop or vi or emacs or Gimp, how many of you are willing to give it up for a java applet (or whatever your favorite technology is) running in your web-browser? Precisely.  Temple of the Abandoned?  Third, Joel makes the claim that developers are not developing to the Windows API. Well he could be right. But I bet a lot of them are still calling Win32.  If you are using a framework or IDE like Delphi or wxWindows (or .NET or VB) then you certainly are insulated from the Windows API, but that doesn't mean that you're not calling the Windows API all the time. I don't see Borland dropping their Windows version of Delphi at any point in time.   In fact, the fact that many developers are using some form of framework is a compelling argument for Microsoft to enhance the .NET framework to attract developers who are using other frameworks.  Today, not that many students learn x86 assembler, but that doesn't mean that Intel lost the CPU wars. Just because fewer people are learning Win32 doesn't mean Microsoft has lost the API wars, if the frameworks run predominantly on Win32.  Temple of the Lost  Joel even warns you in the beginning that "because I'm talking about big trends, I need to exaggerate and generalize". But you still get sucked in because Joel Spolsky is a first-class writer, in the same order as Philip Greenspun or Eric Raymond. That makes him so persuasive and plausible. But this is not Indiana Jones and doomed temples, but Steve Jobs and reality distortion fields.  Other opinions:  Harry Fuecks (PHP is ASP's upgrade path),  Dennis Hamilton (M'soft is just covering all bases), Robert McLaws (Joel is wrong in 7 points), Oliver Travers (the web is not good enough), One Run-time to Rule them all....


MIlano-Torino, vince Serrano In ombra Damiano Cunego

TORINO, 13 OTTOBRE 2004 - La Milano-Torino Ã¨ la corsa italiana piÃ¹ antica. Ricca di fascino con quel colle di Superga da scalare proprio sul finire della gara. Un colle che fa seslezione e che, solitamente, vede uscire il vincitore.


Comment is free: John Harris:  Our popular culture is increasingly defined by an unhealthy refusal to let go of the past


Corporate donations often rise to the occasion, but a lack of coordination hinders relief.


The dollar slipped on Monday as market  players hesitated to push the currency much higher before  upcoming U.S. trade data and a Federal Reserve meeting.


New and improved Handset manufacturer HTC has redesigned its existing Advantage device, upping the storage capacity to 16GB, overhauling the keyboardâs responsiveness and updating the UMPC's software.â¦


CBS's U-turn over 'Jericho is a sign that networks are reassessing niche shows and how to retain loyal viewers.


Bailian Group to Acquire Five Store Chains

China's securities regulator has approved a plan by Shanghai conglomerate Bailian Group to acquire major stakes in five retailers in a step toward creating a massive retail chain group.


A video of Amy Winehouse apparently smoking a crack pipe is posted on The Sun newspaper's website.


Renewed clashes follow Ivory Coast government abandoning ceasefire

Rebel and government ground forces clashed and government warplanes mounted more bombing runs Friday, escalating hostilities a day after Ivory Coast abandoned a more than year-old ceasefire in its civil war.


Steven Gerrard scores a stunning late goal to book Liverpool's progress in the Champions League.


CPI, core prices up 0.2 percent as expected

Overall U.S. consumer prices and   costs excluding food and energy both rose 0.2 percent in   August, right in line with market expectations, according to a   Labor Department report on Friday that may help reassure the   Federal Reserve that inflation pressures are continuing to   ease.


A businessman implicated in the scandal-ridden United Nations oil-for-food program facilitated unofficial attempts at diplomacy between senior U.S. and Iraqi government officials in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks, according to testimony and documents in the trial of one of his associates, a Texas oil tycoon.


Kicker Ryan Ohliger of Newark, Del., and punter Johnny Ayers of Oakton, Va., will have the huge responsibility of being the only freshman starters on the Boston College football team this season. Pressure? What pressure?


Raines: Fannie Mae Ex-CEO Could Get $1.3M Yearly For Life

Thanks for the memories? Fannie Mae (nyse: FNM - news - people ) may be scrambling to restate billions in past profit, but it apparently has plenty of cash for golden parachutes.


A rampaging wallaroo. A unlicensed goat. Vanilla Ice.


Livorno, 17:42 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: CESAR PRATES TORNA IN GRUPPO

Buone notizie per il tecnico del Livorno Arrigoni: Cesar Prates è rientrato in gruppo dopo l'...


Grey Seen as Top Candidate to Head Paramount -WSJ

Brad Grey, executive producer of the hit television show "The Sopranos" and chairman of a top Hollywood talent agency, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Sherry Lansing as head of Viacom Inc.'s Paramount Pictures, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.


The ups and downs of Pebble Beach for the pros

PEBBLE BEACH, California  - The chance of rubbing shoulders with celebrities such as Kevin Costner and Bill Murray is a major attraction for fans at this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.


The self-proclaimed "bunch of idiots" at Fenway Park are getting a new ringleader. In a move sure to torment the Yankees, the Red Sox have reached agreement on a two-year contract with David Wells.


Animated film The Incredibles takes $44.3m on its first weekend on release outside the US and Canada.


CAIRO -- Two outer walls are cracked and crumbling, the bathroom walls have fallen down in a heap of brick, the steps to the second floor wiggle like loose teeth. Groundwater seeps into a little courtyard to form an unwanted wading pool. The whole two-story structure sags in the middle, as if suspended from a rope attached to the buildings next door.


GAINESVILLE, Fla. - University of Florida's cheerleading coach was fired after he gave the squad permission to promote more than school pride at a cheerleading camp...


Milano, 20:04 - CALCIO, MILAN; JANKULOVSKI: VOGLIAMO VINCERE TUTTO

Marek Jankulovski non vede l'ora di giocare la Supercoppa Europea contro il Siviglia. ''Non ho mai g...


Cinema, Ozpetek: ''Con 'Cuore sacro' giro un thriller dell'anima''

Un film costruito come un thriller dell'anima, che gioca sul tema del doppio e racconta una storia di redenzione morale. Sullo sfondo l'Italia di oggi, quella dell'euro e dei neopoveri. E' ''Cuore sacro'', il


The spindly, silky-smooth forward from the University of Texas sat down with TIME's Sean Gregory to discuss the draft, a taskmaster parent, and the doubters that drive him


The United States reached the semifinals of the Women's World Cup, beating England 3-0 Saturday behind second-half goals from Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly.


Milano: auto clonate, 16 persone arrestate

MILANO - Dopo aver rubato auto di medio e alto livello, ne cambiavano la targa, le cifre del telaio e falsificavano i documenti, quindi le rimmettevano nel mercato dell'usato all'estero. Per questo motivo


After Months of Hoopla, Google Debut Fits the Norm

Google had a fairly normal I.P.O.--something the company's founders had sought to avoid with their unconventional approach of using an online auction.


With new software tools, even your grandmother can free her iPhone from AT&T.


The captain of a Royal Navy warship is removed during a tour of duty to the Gulf amid allegations of bullying.


Iraq: per tutto il giorno dato per certo il rilascio dei giornalisti. Poi in serata la doccia fredda. BAGHDAD - Doveva essere una questione di ore il rilascio di Christian Chesnot e Georges Malbrunot, i due


An extra Â£50m redistributed for social housing could allow an extra 900 properties to be built this year.


Aid starts arriving in Nicaragua, where Hurricane Felix killed at least 40 people and left thousands homeless.


The U.S. military said at least eight soldiers were killed in Iraq on Memorial Day.


Torrential rains cool northern Australian seas, providing rare relief to the Great Barrier Reef.


Praga, 14:35 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: L'AVVERSARIA DEL PALERMO ESONERA TECNICO

Il Mlada Boleslav, prossimo avversario del Palermo nel primo turno di Coppa Uefa (20 settembre e 4 o...


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


A heavily armored force of 3,000 US troops, followed by 2,000 Iraqi soldiers, police officers, commandos and National Guardsmen, swept into Samarra on Friday to confront insurgents


Two UK troops, dozens of Afghan Taliban killed: U.S.

Two British soldiers and more than two dozen Islamist Taliban insurgents were killed in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday, the British Ministry of Defence and the U.S. military said.


Central Japan Shaken by Strong Quake, Following Two on Sunday

Japan's central and western regions were shaken by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, following two strong temblors that hit the area on Sunday.


Decibel levels at Nascar races are dangerously high, according to recent studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.


US Vice-President Dick Cheney will not testify for ex-aide Lewis Libby, accused of lying to investigators.


Iraq violence lowest since '06 mosque attack: U.S.

Violence in Iraq has fallen to its lowest level since before a 2006 mosque attack which unleashed the deadliest phase of the Iraq war, the deputy commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said on Thursday.


Microsoft Corp.'s XBox video game system will team up with software maker Electronic Arts Inc. to stage an online Interactive World Cup tournament later this year, the companies announced Thursday.


North Korea says South Korea's secret uranium enrichment test could fuel a nuclear race in the region.


Putin warns he will point missiles at Europe

President Vladimir Putin said Russia would go back to its Cold War stance of aiming its missiles at Europe if Washington went ahead with a plan to build a missile defence shield near Russia's borders.


Cowboys pick Phillips to replace Parcells

The Dallas Cowboys named Wade Phillips  as their new head coach on Thursday to replace Bill Parcells,  who retired from coaching last month.


Electronic medical record keeping places demands on IT execs at hospitals

BOSTON - It's a rainy April evening in Danville, Pa. The sidewalks on Mill Street are empty. Once-handsome 19th century brick facades are faded and the storefronts--Dollar Store, D's Clothier--are dark. Two small restaurants and a bar are open, but empty--or nearly so--adding weight to the street's designation as a "historic" business district. The scene here is a common one in rural Pennsylvania and in small towns throughout the United States, where economies built on agriculture and manufacturing have given way in recent decades to a low-wage, service-sector economy and its placeless landscape of strip malls and chain stores. A tension between old and new can be felt everywhere in Danville (population roughly 4,900), which was settled on the banks of the Susquehanna River in 1777 by William Montgomery. His 1792 stone house--now a museum--still stands at the end of Mill Street, directly across the street from a Wendy's restaurant.


Predicting an Eruption Involves Guesswork

Mount St. Helens' convulsions over the past week have demonstrated all too clearly that the inner workings of a seething volcano, hidden under miles of rock, remain one of nature's stubborn secrets.