Sharon Seeks Wider Govt. to Save Gaza Pullout Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  launched new efforts Tuesday to widen his shaky coalition after  a stinging setback in parliament that complicated his plan to  withdraw from some occupied territory.


Merck Execs Protected in Case of Takeover

Merck & Co. Inc. has adopted a  severance benefits plan aimed at protecting key managers in the  event the company is taken over -- a growing possibility since  the withdrawal of arthritis drug Vioxx sent shares tumbling.


Pro-Taleban rebels abduct 12 soldiers in a new raid in north-west Pakistan, where scores more are being held.


"The Biggest Loser" finale  and a higher-than-average "Medium" gave a primetime win in  adults 18-49 to NBC by a whisker over CBS, whose seasoned  Wednesday lineup overwhelmingly won in viewership.


Although Denise Cote and Barbara Jones have presided over major trials, their oversight of the WorldCom cases is drawing the national spotlight.


Ford Earnings Beat Expectations, but Core Business Suffers

Ford, as well as G.M. and Delphi, also said today they had been asked to provide the S.E.C. with information regarding practices related to pension and healthcare expenses.


Roger Federer keeps up his bid to become the first man since 1988 to win three Grand Slam titles in a year, and sets up a showdown with Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S. Open final.


Sono quelle della controllata Milano Assicurazioni


Authorities in Pakistan Friday refused to bring a jailed politician to Parliament to campaign for the prime minister's post. Javed Hashmi, a jailed opposition leader, is a candidate for the prime minister's office.


By one measure of its success,  chart-topping rock band The Darkness has sold enough song  downloads, T-shirts and thongs on its official Web site  http://www.TheDarknessRock.com to nearly finance the group's  next recording.


The French president's wife and a top EU official visit Libya to seek the transfer of six medics to Bulgaria.


Indonesia says it wants permanent Security Council seat

Indonesia announced on Monday its aspiration for a permanent seat on an expanded United Nations Security Council, saying it should be given a voice on thecouncil.


While 2 1/2 hours may sound like a long time for a documentary on one of America's most endlessly


Florida IT Managers Balance Tech Needs, Workforce Issues in Storms

SEPTEMBER 13, 2004  - Miami-Dade County's IT operations center serves the largest metropolitan area in the state of Florida and is staffed around the clock.


Pakistani forces say capture 40 militants

Pakistani forces captured 40 militants in South Waziristan region on the Afghan border, a military spokesman said on Saturday, a day after up to 90 militants were killed in two battles.


Lycos pulls the plug on anti-spam screensaver

Lycos Europe has yanked its "Make Love, Not Spam" anti-spam screensaver from its site, leaving only a cryptic message of "Stay Tuned" in its place.


Met to broadcast opera into movie theaters

The Metropolitan Opera said on   Wednesday it would broadcast six live performances to movie   theaters in North America and Europe starting on December 30 in   a bid to broaden its audience.


Brad Adamonis has set his sights on the Sony Open in Hawaii - again. The thing is, unlike his previous two trips to Honolulu, this time he won't be making the 5,000-mile trip to chance a Monday qualifier. No, this time he'll be bringing along his PGA Tour membership card.


Darpa has developed some of the coolest weaponry for the U.S. military. Now it's going to upgrade the soldiers. By Noah Shachtman from Wired magazine. Plus: "national security


Under a New Watch, Miramax Still Homes in on Awards

Miramax may be a smaller and calmer organization under Daniel Battsek, but the studio has nonetheless remained in the thick of the awards race.


The loss of one-half of the nation's expected flu vaccine inventory has sparked widespread public anxiety over where to find remaining vaccine and challenged health providers to get unshipped stocks to those who most need them.


Apple unveils âworldâs thinnest desktopâ in Paris

PARIS, Aug 31  - Apple Computer launched here Tuesday the newest version of its iMac model, which at two inches (five centimeters) is the world's thinnest desktop computer, the company said.


Through the Sister Cities program, two Boyertown teachers recently traveled to Bohodukhiv to share, learn and teach, and found themselves enriched by the kindness and hospitality ofUkrainians.


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will ask the Bush administration's Arab allies for help this week to shore up Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the expense of the Hamas radicals who control part of the Palestinian government.


Monty has not given up on ninth order of merit title

Colin Montgomerie said on Wednesday he has not given up hope of winning his ninth European order of merit title.


Cgil ribadisce no a partecipazione manifestazione precari


'Hippie Dictionary' Tells It Like It Was, Man

Are you feeling screwed, blued and  tattooed because the man slipped it to you? Like, stay loose,  hit the pad and share a thumb with your pash. Huh?


Illusionist escapes cement box in Times Square

U.S. illusionist Criss Angel appeared to escape on Tuesday from a cement box suspended above Times Square in New York after it crashed to the ground without anyone seeing him emerge.


LOS ANGELES  - USA Network has won its bet on "Casino Royale."


A grand jury declined Friday to indict Rep. Cynthia McKinney in connection with a confrontation in which she admitted hitting a police officer who tried to stop her from entering a House office building.


Suicide bombers hit foreign troops in Afghanistan

Suicide bombers attacked foreign troops in central and southern Afghanistan on Friday, killing several bystanders and wounding at least two soldiers, local police and a provincial government official said.


House panel finds Republicans negligent in scandal

Republicans were negligent in  protecting young interns after early warnings about a U.S.  lawmaker who resigned in a House sex scandal shortly before the  November 7 election, an ethics panel concluded on Friday.


Stock futures fell on Wednesday as Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc  reported its first quarterly net loss in nearly six years and as earnings by Amazon.com Inc  disappointed some investors.


Ordinanza sindaco. Stanziato un milione per danni maltempo


Abuses at Prison Tied to Officers in Intelligence

A high-level Army investigation has found that military intelligence interrogators played a major role in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners.


Study: 10% of all bird species could be extinct in 100 years

(National-NBC) Dec. 14, 2004 - Conservation biologists say ten percent of all bird species could be extinct in the next 100 years.


Diplomatic row as Afghans expel European pair

A diplomatic row erupted on Wednesday  between Afghanistan and key aid partners after Kabul ordered  the expulsion of a Briton and Irishman working for the EU and  the UN, accusing them of threatening state security.


Coach carrying Poles crashes in France, 26 dead

Twenty-six Polish  pilgrims died on Sunday when their coach crashed off a mountain  road at a notorious accident blackspot in the French Alps and  burst into flames, police and officials said.


The dollar rose near a two-and-a-half-week high versus the yen on Monday after a jump late last week following a U.S. employment report.


Cities around the world are facing the danger of rising seas and other disasters related to climate change.


With merger and acquisition fever said to be waning, which deals will be the ones to work out?


The retrial of Deutsche Bank boss Josef Ackermann and former Mannesmann board members ends with a deal.


Intel Ramps Up with New Pentium M 765 Processor

The Intel Pentium M processor 765 will be featured in Intel Centrino mobile technology-based systems being introduced worldwide. Intel is also shipping boxed versions of the new processor to


Google Inc. lost a copyright fight on Tuesday that had been launched by Belgian newspapers, which claimed that the Web search service infringed copyright laws and demanded it remove their stories.


Bush Offers Talks with Abbas, Urges Israel to Help

President Bush on Monday promised  newly elected Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas direct talks  and proposed a White House meeting after years of shunning  Yasser Arafat, and urged Abbas to quickly bolster Palestinian  security forces to take on militants.


Report: Google sold ads to piracy promoters

(InfoWorld) - Google Inc. sold advertising to two men who allegedly marketed an application designed to find and download pirated movies online, a business relationship that has angered big movie and TV studios, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The extent of Google's involvement with this allegedly rogue operation has been detailed in sworn depositions taken as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit major Hollywood studios filed against these two men in October 2005. The defendants said under oath that Google assigned them account representatives who assisted them with their Google ad campaigns, including offering them credit and suggesting they use keywords like "bootleg movie download" and "pirated" to promote their Web sites, the Journal reported. A Google employee "largely" backed up the statements from defendants Brandon Drury and Luke Sample, both residents of Missouri, the Journal reported, quoting anonymous sources familiar with the case, in which some depositions have been sealed. EasyDownloadCenter.com and TheDownloadPlace.com generated US$1.1 million in revenue between 2003 and 2005, and Google received $809,000 for advertising, the Journal reported. Upon learning that the defendants used Google to market their software, the plaintiffs, which include News Corp., Viacom International Inc., Sony Corp., NBC Universal, Time Warner Inc. and The Walt Disney Co., complained to the search engine company, according to the Journal. Google responded by holding a conference call with the media companies on Friday in which it pledged to remove certain ads the companies object to, create a list of approved advertisers and stop selling keywords meant to drive traffic to pirated material, the Journal reported. Google also committed to monitor keywords more closely and to train its ad sales team on avoiding selling those types of ads. The flap comes at a time when Google is trying to negotiate with large media companies over the use of their material on YouTube's video uploading and sharing site, which Google acquired last year for $1.65 billion. Those negotiations are proving tough, as evidenced by fiascoes like this month's decision by Viacom to demand that Google remove over 100,000 of its video clips from YouTube. Viacom, whose properties include MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Comedy Central and Paramount Pictures, gave up afterÂ months of negotiations, saying Google and YouTube proved "unwilling to come to a fair market agreement." EasyDownloadCenter.com and TheDownloadPlace.com, which are no longer operational, didn't host any movies. Instead, they sold an application for $29.95 designed to allegedly help users search for and download pirated movies from P-to-P (peer-to-peer) file sharing networks. The defendants dispute the allegations that they induced and facilitated piracy and are thus guilty of copyright infringement and unfair competition. Asked to comment about the Journal's report, a Google spokesman said via e-mail that Google forbids advertisers from using its ad platform to promote the sale of copyright infringing materials. "We are continually improving our systems to screen out ads that violate these policies," he wrote. Â


We now have this large (6 feet 7 inches, 330 pounds), young Californian named Ryan O'Callaghan operating at right tackle. Does he have any idea about the dynamics of the rivalry he is about to enter?


French papers consider former Primer Minister Laurent Fabius's threat to reject the European constitution.


Bush Balks at Criteria for FEMA Director

President Bush reserved the right to ignore key changes in Congress's overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- including a requirement to appoint someone with experience handling disasters as the agency's head -- in setting aside dozens of provisions contained in a major homeland...


WASHINGTON - One of the world's richest sports franchises, Britain's Manchester United soccer club, may be taken over by an American, the club confirmed yesterday.


Beta 2 adds support for AMD's virtualization technology, plus integration with Active Directory.


Athens lacks atmosphere but not true Olympic spirit

It's not hard to replenish your love for the most consuming festival in sport. You climb to the highest tier of the antique marble stadium where Paula Radcliffe will finish her marathon on Sunday, sit beneath the five giant Olympic rings ...


Embattled Sen. Larry Craig accused police after his June arrest of trying to entrap him, but CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin says he puts little faith in such a defense.


Votes in Doubt, Bolton Resigns as Ambassador

The administration was unwilling to make another end run around Congressional opponents to keep John R. Bolton.


New York 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.


Nella notte, Serra: mai firmato ordinanza per treni gratis


EU reportedly closer to settling antitrust case with Coca-Cola

The European Union is moving closer to settling its long-running antitrust case against Coca-Cola Co., having judged the beverage giant's offer to modify distribution


Researchers in Wisconsin and Japan said yesterday that they have turned ordinary human skin cells into what are effectively embryonic stem cells without using embryos or women's eggs -- the previously essential ingredients that have embroiled the medically promising field in a nearly decade-long ...


Spice Girls spark speculation of comeback

The Spice Girls are to make an announcement about their future plans next week, sparking speculation that one of the world's most successful girl bands is set to reunite for a new album and concert tour.


No deadline for Iran investigation: IAEA

VIENNA: United Nations (UN) nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Monday that there was no deadline for ending an investigation into Iranâs nuclear programme, even though Iran said it expects the investigation to wrap up in November.


New Jersey's McGreevey, in Goodbye Speech, Apologizes to Staff

New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, who has promised to resign in a week, told his staff that he's sorry their good work will be tainted by the scandal surrounding his extramarital affair with a man.


Children's home workers 'not properly vetted'

Only 6% of child residential centres inspected by the Department of Health last year had proper vetting of staff in place at the time, a report found today.


Prime Minister Tony Blair, flying to Washington on Thursday for talks with President Bush (website - news - bio) , said the international community must make peace in the Middle East its highest priority.


Calif. Jury Urges Death Penalty for Scott Peterson

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.  - A California jury on  Monday recommended the death sentence for Scott Peterson for  killing his wife and unborn son after a sensational trial that  riveted much of the country.


John LeClair understands that the financial landscape in the NHL has to change, the Philadelphia Flyers forward just doesn't like the way the owners propose to fix things.


Talks about a U.N. plan for Kosovo were postponed for one week, after Serbia requested more time to allow for a parliament to be formed in Belgrade, a U.N. mediator said Friday.


Panel Will Urge Broad Overhaul of Iraqi Police

An independent commission is expected to recommend remaking the Iraqi police force to purge it of corruption and militants suspected of complicity in sectarian killings.


Microsoft-Yahoo: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid, Google Says

Yahoo's fiercest competitor, Google, has raised concerns about the possibility of Microsoft's takeover. Google's motives, of course, are hardly pure.


CriminalitÃ : gli italiani si sentono piÃ¹ sicuri

Anche se i reati sono in aumento gli italiani oggi si sentono piÃ¹ sicuri. Eâ quanto emerge dal 38mo Rapporto sulla situazione sociale del Paese, realizzato dal Censis. Nel 2003 - si legge nel rapporto - sono


Federer aims to put out New York's Bush fires

For once, when the US Open kicks off in New York tomorrow it won't be the biggest show in town. The Republican convention, with its threatened attendant demonstrations


Hirst makes the right medicine at Â£11m sale

DAMIEN Hirst made an eight-figure fortune last night from the sale of the fixtures and fittings he designed for a London restaurant.


Abbas denies Gaza shooting was assassination attempt

Fatah gunmen stormed a mourning tent in Gaza City on Sunday evening and opened fire to protest against the presence of the PLO's Mahmoud Abbas and former security minister Muhammed Dahlan.


Actress, fashion designer among those named to France's Legion of Honour

PARIS  - French fashion designer Emmanuel Ungaro, British actress Kristin Scott-Thomas and French politician Nicholas Sarkozy have won entry into France's Legion of Honour.


Envoys seek consensus at North Korea talks in China

Six-party talks to end North Korea's nuclear arms ambitions enter a third day on Friday after envoys settled on a set of tasks the United States said could be carried out this year, rather than a disarmament timetable.


First Look: Nokia Preminet â The Next Generation In Content ...

Entering a market where there are already several well established players Nokiaâs Preminet open service model solution is being heralded as the next generation of content delivery systems for wireless devices.


A high-profile departure and a higher-profile purchase mean nothing ever gets boring at Google.


Court pushes back Qualcomm request for stay of ban

(InfoWorld) - A federal court won't consider Qualcomm's request for a stay of a trade commission order that bans the importation of its chips into the U.S. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed Qualcomm's request for a stay of the ban, saying that it can't consider a stay until a presidential review period is over. U.S. President George Bush has 60 days following the U.S. International Trade Commission's decision from June 7 to overturn the ban. If the President doesn't veto the ITC decision, Qualcomm will again file an appeal with the court, said Emily Gin Kilpatrick, a spokeswoman for Qualcomm. This is the second request for a stay that Qualcomm has lost. In late June, just weeks after the ban was issued, the ITC denied Qualcomm's request for a stay. The ITC in early June banned the importation into the U.S. of future versions of Qualcomm chips that infringe on Broadcom patents. A list of mobile companies joined Qualcomm's request for a stay to the federal court, including Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, Motorola, AT&T Mobility, LG Electronics, Mobilecomm U.S.A., and others. The Friday ruling caps off a difficult week for Qualcomm. On Thursday, Verizon Wireless dropped its participation in efforts to overturn the ITC ruling and announced that it struck a deal that will allow it to continue to import phones with the banned chips by paying Broadcom for each phone. While Qualcomm called the move a positive development, others said the agreement makes it even less likely that the president will overturn the ban because it signals the companies might reach a deal on their own. Qualcomm also suffered a blow overseas this week, where the European Commission said it might mandate the use of DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld) technology for mobile TV services. DVB-H competes with Qualcomm's MediaFlo technology, which would be forbidden in Europe if the commission were to issue the mandate.


Robust consumer spending on cars,  furniture and food in the third quarter helped the U.S.   economy advance more quickly than first thought, a government  report showed on Tuesday, while underlying inflation was the  tamest in decades.


JENIN, West BankâAn Israeli aircraft fired a missile at a West Bank car yesterday killing a leader of a militant group linked to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's Fatah faction and two of his comrades.


Vodafone joins in with the broadband game

Mystery package Vodafone has thrown its hat into the fixed-line broadband market courtesy of a deal with BT Wholesale. The company expects to have the service up and running by the end of the year, in addition to its mobile offering.â¦


Forti in settori tradizionali,ma deboli in intermediazione


Numerologist Niraj Mancchanda who had added an extra ' r ' in Rakesh Roshan's Krrish which turned to be a


In a race against herself in Michigan's renegade primary, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton attracted 55 percent of the vote and strong support from whites, Democrats and women. Blacks and independents were among the 40 percent who said they wanted an alternative.


Sospesi i titoli del n.2 francese della telefonia fissa


Primo ai 'People's Choice', pubblico ha votato via Internet


Government task force to find strategy for fighting trans fats in ...

OTTAWA (CP) - The federal government said Thursday it will create a task force to find ways of eliminating heart-clogging trans fats from foods sold in Canada.


Court ruling blocks Alaska oil lease sale

ANCHORAGE, Alaska  - A federal judge issued a   preliminary ruling on Thursday that temporarily blocks the U.S.   administration's plan to allow oil development in the sensitive   wetlands near vast Teshekpuk Lake in Arctic Alaska.


Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. on Tuesday warned of a greater-than-expected third-quarter loss because of higher commodity prices and charges from cost-cutting measures and restructuring.


(OfficialWire) -- 10/20/04 -- It was only a couple days ago, but as Shareholders United supporters were literally dancing in the streets celebrating their short-lived


As the US population clock approaches 300 million, experts examine a possible link between growth and prosperity.


Hydration Packs for a Steady Stream of H20 on the Go


A Netherlands-based company says the waste it disposed of in Ivory Coast, blamed for seven deaths, was not toxic.


Microsoft drops price to partners for Dynamics CRM 4.0

Microsoft plans to reduce the price its partners will pay for its newest customer relationship management software, code-named Titan, the company's latest foray into software-as-a-service (SaaS) CRM.Microsoft has enrolled partners throughout the world to sell Titan, whose formal name is Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Those partners will pay 40 percent less for subscription licenses for the on-demand version, the company plans to announce on Tuesday at Convergence 2007, Microsoft's European customer conference for its Dynamics business applications.Partners will now pay 40 percent less than they're paying for the previous version of the software, Dynamics 3.0. Those charges vary by country and currency, said Mark Corley, senior director of Microsoft's CRM channel strategy.Partners pay licensing fees to Microsoft based on the number of seats they've installed for their clients, said Bryan Nielson, director of worldwide product marketing for Dynamics CRM."We give the software up front, and they pay us per use per month based on actual usage," Nielson said. "They are only paying for what they use."CRM pricing models vary, but some software vendors require their partners to pay up front regardless of how many seats they sell, Nielson said. But the 40 percent price drop for partners doesn't mean that end customers will see a commensurate saving.Partners will have the power to set their own pricing. "The drop in cost to partners should theoretically allow partners to reduce the price to customers," said a Microsoft spokeswoman.An executive with a Microsoft CRM partner in Europe, who wished to remain anonymous, said Microsoft's previous prices had been a bit high, but a lower price should help hosted CRM become a more attractive options for smaller companies with lesser IT funds.Some businesses liked that Microsoft CRM is delivered through familiar products such as Outlook, but were concerned about configuration difficulties, he said. "Hopefully, going forward with version four there will be a product that will not only compete on price but can be configured and managed through the partner network," he said.Dynamics CRM 4.0 was supposed to be released around June or July, but Nielson said it will be released by year-end. In general, Titan delivers customer-relationship information through applications such as Microsoft's Outlook e-mail program, the Internet Explorer browser or its Office productivity suite.Microsoft is offering three versions of Titan, all of which are variations on the same code base. It's offering a SaaS option, where the applications and data are hosted on the partner's IT infrastructure. The partners use Titan as a base and then build specific enhancements onto the software for certain industries, such as real estate, Nielson said.The second option is on-premise, where the CRM software and data is on the end-customer's infrastructure. The last is Dynamics CRM Live, which is SAAS but hosted on Microsoft's infrastructure. That option will only be available in North America, although Microsoft said it plans to roll it out worldwide.The success of Salesforce.com Inc. over the last few years awoke other large software vendors such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft to invest in hosted offerings.Although Microsoft is not a huge player yet in hosted CRM, the company "is taking SAAS more seriously that any of the on-premise players," wrote David Bradshaw, principal analyst for Ovum, in a recent analysis.Part of that seriousness has been making Titan multitenant, which means that partners can host CRM applications for multiple companies on one server and one application stack. That's more profitable for partners, wrote Warren Wilson, also an Ovum analyst, in another analysis.Also, sharing the same code base between the hosted and on-premise products saves partners from having to build multiple versions of an application, he wrote.Microsoft has also said that Titan will support multiple currencies and languages on the same server, which wasn't possible with its previous product, Dynamics 3.0, released in December 2005, although some partners created their own multitenant versions.All of the new features mean that "Titan will give Microsoft a potent set of capabilities in the on-demand market and position the vendor to compete much more effectively," Warren wrote.


Tourist Dollars, Not Getting in Shape, is the Big Payoff

By John Jeansonne, Newsday, Melville, N.Y.  Feb. 18--Spring training really is a show about nothing much, its true baseball merit apparent only when one factors in the mid-February wind chill on fans in the North and Northeast.


Via libera dell'Antitrust Ue, non viola regole concorrenza


Police investigating the killing of French student Amelie Delagrange speak to a woman who was attacked last year.


Blair and Ahern urge N Ireland leaders to seize opportunity

Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart Bertie Ahern urged Northern Ireland's leaders Friday not to miss an opportunity of "historic proportions" to restore power sharing.


New Delhi on Sunday hoped President Pervez Musharraf would stand by his commitment not to allow Pakistani territory to be used for terrorist acts against India.


Inquiries at Investor-Owned Nursing Homes

Congress said it would investigate business practices at nursing homes owned by private investment groups, after staffing at many of the homes was shown to be cut severely.


TENNIS Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko , already at the center of a betting investigation, was fined $2,000 yesterday by the ATP for lack of effort in a loss at the St. Petersburg Open in Russia. The ATP said the fourth-ranked Russian was fined for lack of "best effort" in his 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 loss Thursday to Marin Cilic . The ATP ...


Beckham should be playing for England: former assistant coach

Tord Grip, assistant to former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, said ex-captain David Beckham should still be playing for his country.


Girl, 14, begged U.S. polygamy leader not to be wed

ST. GEORGE, Utah  - The leader of the largest U.S. polygamist sect who arranged a marriage between a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old cousin, told the girl it was her religious duty to give herself "mind, body and soul" to her husband, a Utah court heard on Thursday.


A woman accused of stalking actress Catherine Zeta Jones will appear in court on Wednesday.


Sydney university stem cell ban sparks academic row

An Australian university has agreed not  to conduct stem cell research in a new medical center to be  built on land bought from a Catholic college, sparking  criticism the deal undermines the freedom of academic research.


Take a first look at a stunning Ash at the premiere.


The President is about to get a very public intervention from the Baker Commission. Will Bush listen to an old family friend, or will stubbornness prevail?


His take on Islam, however clumsy, raises tough truths about reason and religion


Honeywell Profit Up on Aerospace, Construction

Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc.  said on Thursday quarterly net profit rose 17 percent, boosted by strong demand from the aerospace and construction industries.


Thomson To Support Both HD DVD and Blu-ray

Thomson, owner of the Technicolor brand and maker of Thomson and RCA DVD players, has announced that it will support both contending next-generation DVD formats. It will manufacture both HD DVD and Blu-ray disks through Technicolor, but manufacture only HD DVD players.


Drafted by a Capitals franchise with so little success, Alex Ovechkin arrived from Russia with much fanfare and has quickly become Washingtonâs pied piper of hockey.


Investors urge G8 governments for more clarity on climate change policies, to better manage risks.


President George W Bush urges Congress to pass his budget to boost the economy and keep the US  safe.


U.S. to pledge $500-$600 million for Palestinians

The United States will pledge between $500 million and $600 million in aid to the Palestinians at a donors conference in Paris next week, two U.S. officials said on Friday.


LeBron James has made a habit this season of saving his best effort for the fourth quarter when the game is on the line.


Tiffany shares rise on takeover speculation

Shares of Tiffany & Co.  climbed as much as 6.8 percent and its options volume surged on Monday on renewed speculation that the fine jewelry retailer could be a possible target for a takeover.


Ukrainian election protested in Cleveland

Greater Cleveland's normally quiet Ukrainian community, awakened by trouble back home, joined the worldwide protest against a disputed presidential election in Ukraine and asked the region to join them.


Police are trying to catch an adult seen on a surveillance videotape using a toddler to steal a purse from a boardwalk arcade worker.


Andy Murray beats world number four Nikolay Davydenko in the Qatar Open semi-finals.


Crude oil prices eased slightly in early morning Asian trade Monday after pushing above the psychologically important $50 mark for the first time last week.


Ryder-Captains call for sportsmanship on eve of Cup

Captains Bernhard Langer and Hal Sutton made impassioned pleas for sportsmanship on Thursday, transforming golf's greatest grudge match into


Calif. city: Secondhand smoke a nuisance

Smokers, beware: This bedroom community near San Francisco may soon put you in the same category as rodents, junk cars and weeds. The Dublin City Council gave preliminary approval last week to an ordinance declaring secondhand tobacco smoke a public nuisance, a move designed to make it easier for residents to take to court neighbors who puff with impunity.


Federer struggles at Open; Hewitt eases into second round

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Roger Federer struggled in his second-round match against little-known Marcos Baghdatis, but pulled out a four-set win Wednesday.


Study finds any kind of exercise helps diabetics

Weight training works just as well as running on a treadmill or biking to help the most important symptom of type-2 diabetes -- long-term control of blood sugar -- Canadian researchers said on Monday.


In passerella solo modelle con taglia 40 o superiore


Duffield: Oracle's skewing facts on stock sales

At the 11th hour for Oracle's latest tender offer for PeopleSoft, the battle between companies continues to escalate. PeopleSoft founder and Chief Executive David Duffield on Thursday accused Oracle of issuing


Mike Huckabee's Republican rivals, fighting back as he surges in the presidential race, are tagging him as soft on crime because of a law he signed as Arkansas governor that gave some methamphetamine offenders more credit for good behavior.


Rivolta a teatro contro Dell'Utri, l'attore lascia il palco, sale ...

Teatro della crudeltÃ , cosÃ¬ come piaceva a Artaud, al teatro Valle di Roma dove lunedÃ¬ notte Ã¨ accaduto di tutto, oltre Artaud, grazie alle virtÃ¹ di Marcello DellâUtri e dei boys di Forza Italia: cacciato lo spettacolo su Socrate, palco occupato da


Both sides talking lawsuits in Oakland chair incident

The woman whose nose was broken when Texas Rangers reliever Frank Francisco threw a chair into the stands Monday night said yesterday she plams to seek compensation for her injuries once prosecutors and baseball officials complete their investigation. Jennifer Bueno , 41, with a large white bandage covering her nose, and her husband, Craig , appeared at a news conference ...


Special edition: Bono shows off his U2 iPod beside a regular model

You can listen to all your favourite music on it ... now you can use it to look at your favourite pictures as well. A new breed of iPod has been unveiled by Apple as it tries to maintain its grip on the digital music player market.


RealNetworks halves the price of music downloads in an aggressive attempt to boost its share of the online music market.


Eight US marines killed around Fallujah while airstrikes intensify

Heavy fighting has erupted around Fallujah, with eight US marines killed and nine others injured yesterday in the bloodiest attack on US forces for seven months, while inside the


Israel examines plans for a new settlement in East Jerusalem, an area considered occupied land.


Probabile causa una bombola di gas, ad Aprilia


Historians of the Stone Age fear that they will have to rip up their theories about Neanderthal Man after doubt has been cast on the carbon dating of skeletons by a leading German anthropologist.


Calcio: Roma, Sensi in dubbio sul rinnovo di Cassano

"Non so se lo tengo". Con queste parole Franco Sensi ha minacciato di non rinnovare il contratto ad Antonio Cassano. Il presidente della Roma, interpellato al Quirinale, dove si Ã¨ tenuta la cerimonia di consegna


The Ames Building, a towering 14 stories at 1 Court St., reigned for more than a decade as the city's tallest skyscraper -- but that was more than a century ago.


Hello? Is This the Nursing Home? Long Distance Calling. From Heaven.

Elliot Greenebaum's hardheaded comedy has the guardedly facetious tone of a fake documentary.


Thereâs security everywhere, but there are still so many explosions that itâs hard to keep track--let alone the toll they take.


Time to bust out the hiking boots, grab some sturdy ropes and maybe even hire a Sherpa. The Cleveland Cavaliers have some serious climbing to do. Right now, the San Antonio Spurs tower over them.


Microsoft cuts Zune music player price by $50

Microsoft Corp  cut the price  of its Zune digital music player on Wednesday by $50 to $199 in  an attempt to rev up sales of the device competing against  Apple Inc's  iPod.


A 48-year-old woman became the first person in Chilean history to file for divorce Thursday, ushering in a new era for this heavily Roman Catholic country that had been the last in South America with no divorce law.


Google really, really wants to be part of antitrust case

Blog: The search giant submits another brief in support of its effort to have a say in Microsoft's ongoing antitrust issue.


Israel celebrates joy of first gold medal

Israel has celebrated its first Olympic gold medal, saying Gal Fridman's win gave pride and joy to Jewish people around the world.


Financial Firms Hasten Their Move to Outsourcing

A myriad of financial institutions including banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, investment firms and credit-card companies are sending work to overseas locations.


Katie Douglas scored 15 of her 22 points in the second half to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 84-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx last night.


Passata emergenza con manovra, si aprira' nuova stagione


Alitalia's Future at Stake in Union Talk

The future of Italian flagship carrier Alitalia is at stake in a meeting with unions Monday to reveal the number of planned job cuts as part of a restructuring plan aimed at averting collapse.


Ukraine's two rivals for the presidency are preparing to face off in their only nationally televised debate later Monday. Meanwhile a convoy of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko's supporters


Florida Races for Senate, Governor Going as Expected

Early returns in FloridaÃ¢ÂÂs Republican Senate primary suggest that the contest is turning out about as expected for two-term Rep. Katherine Harris, in both the positive sense and the negative sense.


LOS ANGELES - Three firefighter recruits resigned and four others were suspended after a wild booze party on the eve of graduation from the Fire Academy.


Motorola will be showing off at CES a mobile media player that can play live TV, on-demand video and even programs saved on digital video recorders.


Alcatel-Lucent  on Friday said it would cut about 12,500 jobs over three years, more than previously announced, as it reported a fourth-quarter net loss and forecast a drop in first-quarter revenues.


Microsoft's 'Extender' for Vista and HDTV reaches reality

Microsoft's Extender for Windows Media Center isn't altogether new. But the extender products announced at CES 2008 -- from Samsung, HP, Linksys, and others -- are a different kettle of fish due to their use of Vista and HDTV.


Under a New Watch, Miramax Still Homes in on Awards

Miramax may be a smaller and calmer organization under Daniel Battsek, but the studio has nonetheless remained in the thick of the awards race.


Franco-Spanish operation nets 3 tonnes of cocaine on British yacht

A Franco-Spanish narcotics operation has netted a shipment of three tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated 200 million euros (250 million dollars), French police have said.


Internet ramraiders rear-end domain parking service

NameDrive weathers DDoS assault Domain name parking service NameDrive restored its services on Friday after coming under a concerted and ferocious denial of service attack from unidentified hackers.â¦


Michael Howard's decision to put immigration at the heart of the Conservative general election campaign drew an initial muted reaction from Labour yesterday.


As console makers gear up to ship their next-generation boxes, game designers look for new routes to success.


'Friday Night Lights' finds end zone, thanks to heart

Like so many other movies, it prefers style over substance. So instead of getting to know the characters or advancing the story - or even coming up with a story in the first place - it spends


The European Union can make its promised cuts in greenhouse emissions, though some countries may fall short, analysts say.


After Google announced their search software utility and Yahoo! told the world they are working on a similar program. MSN is now beta testing their software.


Genzyme bets on gene therapy as others steer clear

Genzyme Corp. is expanding its research  into gene therapy, a controversial and cutting-edge approach to  treating disease which most companies avoid.


OGGI SU INTERNET/VATICANO - "I mezzi di comunicazione sociale: al bivio tra protagonismo e servizio. Cercare la VeritÃ  per condividerla" CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - I mass media non possono finire nelle mani di "chi se ne avvale per manipolare le coscienze", o venire asserviti "ad un protagonismo indiscriminato": Ã¨ quanto chiede Benedetto XVI, nel tradizionale messaggio per l...


American workers are paying more for their health insurance and getting less than they were four years ago, and the situation is particularly acute in several states important


Iran says close to reaching its "ultimate goals"

Iran is close to achieving its "ultimate goals", President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday, accusing the West of trying to stop Tehran's nuclear programme in order to reduce its influence in the world.


Just days after the Nobel prize was awarded for global warming work, an alarming new study finds that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing faster than expected.


Chiron: Richard Wills Resigns from Board

Flu vaccine maker Chiron Corp. (CHIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday announced that Richard Wills has resigned from the company's board of directors, effective immediately.


Detectives hunting a serial sex attacker are increasing patrols in areas where he has been attacking women since 1992.


US factories expand at slower pace in October

WASHINGTON : US manufacturing activity expanded for the 17th straight month in October, albeit at a slower pace, but energy prices squeezed profits, a survey showed.


Ukraine Parliament Votes to Sack Government

Ukraine's opposition scored a victory on  Wednesday in its drive to overturn what it says was a rigged  election, when parliament sacked the government of Prime  Minister and president-designate Viktor Yanukovich.


How the Death of a Leader Creates a Bigger Problem for Pakistan

The aftermath of killing  tribal leader Nawab Akbar Bugti exposes Musharraf's difficulties in trying to control the country's volatile regions


Powerful Typhoon Chaba Hits Southern Japan

High winds and torrential rain battered  the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu on Monday as  powerful typhoon Chaba hit the coast on its way north.


Painkillers Damage Intestine, U.S. Expert Says

More than 70 percent of patients who took painkillers such as ibuprofen for more than three months suffered damage to their small intestines, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.


At least two more states are planning to join New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer in suing the insurance industry over allegations of bid-rigging and collusion.


Plum Creek President and CEO to Speak at UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced that Rick Holley, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Global Paper & Forest Products Conference in New York City on September 19, 2006, at approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT.


Scottish National Party MSP Margaret Ewing, who fought cancer two years ago, faces a new health battle.


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An unmanned solar-powered aircraft that soared for 54 hours more than 50,000 feet above New Mexico may hold the record for unmanned flight, defense research company QinetiQ announced Monday.


Manchester, 18:44 - CALCIO, GB; FA CUP: MANCHESTER UNITED AGLI OTTAVI

Il Manchester United passa agli ottavi di finale di FA Cup battendo per 3-1 il Tottenham. Londinesi ...


Three Iraqi poll organizers killed as violence hits election run ...

BAGHDAD  - Three Iraqi organizers of next month's landmark elections were gunned down in a Baghdad rebel stronghold as insurgents made good their threat to sabotage the preparations with deadly violence.


LANDOVER, Md. -- Jason Campbell's first pass was intercepted, his starting right tackle was gone by halftime, and he only completed 12 passes.


Jury Orders Medtronic to Pay $109 Mln to Inventor

A jury in federal court in Tennessee has ordered Medtronic Inc. to pay at least $109 million to an inventor in a dispute over rights to spinal fusion technology.


President Hugo Chavez on Sunday said he believes enemies including the CIA are out to kill him, and called U.S. diplomat John Negroponte a "professional killer."


Data-center worker sabotages Calif. power grid

An unhappy computer technician admits trying to shut down part of California's power grid in an attempt to get back at his boss.


Manager Joe Torre has agreed to keep Johnny Damon on the roster and use him as a part-time player while the Yankees wait to see if his condition improves.


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


Enron probe turns focus to 1.3 mn stock sale by Lay's wife :

Houston, Nov 17 : US authorities are probing if Linda, wife of ex-Enron Chairman Ken Lay, acted improperly when she had their family foundation sell 1.3 million Enron stocks just days before the energy giant's bankruptcy.


Rooney scores hat trick in debut for Manchester United

In his debut for Manchester United on Tuesday, the 18-year-old England striker scored three goals as United thrashed Turkey's Fenerbahce 6-2 in the second rotation of the Champions League.


Ousted Thai PM Thaksin calls for swift elections

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin   Shinawatra called on Thursday for swift general elections in   Thailand where army coup leaders have banned political party   meetings and "political activities."


Investors Unfazed by Last-Minute Google Moves

When investors heard that Google Inc. had cut the price range for shares in its closely watched initial public offering they said they took it in stride and did not make any massive last-minute adjustments.


Stars including Bono, Travis and Jamelia are supporting the year-long Make Poverty History campaign.


Cantu', 21:06 - BASKET, CANTU: UNA PIAZZA PER I 70 ANNI DELLA PALLACANESTRO

Il basket a CantÃ¹ è una sorta di religione. CosÃ¬, per festeggiare i 70 anni della Societ&agra...


Ralph Cioffi coinvolto nella crisi dei subprime


Speaker in Texas Keeps Job Amid Unrest in House

AUSTIN, May 26 -- Hours after lawmakers who tried to overtake the speaker's podium seeking to oust him were physically restrained, House Speaker Tom Craddick (R) charged through a rowdy floor session Saturday without ceding his coveted post.


In 2003, removable Wi-Fi PC card adapters were displaced by embedded Mini PCI card adapters, representing a fundamental shift, says a new report.


County Has Last Word on Housing Plan: A Proposal to Allow Town Homes to Be Built on 20 Acres South of Florida City Was Denied By the Community Council, but the County Commission Will Have The

By Rebecca Dellagloria, The Miami Herald  Sep. 24--In its first meeting in nearly a year, the South Bay Community Council recommended the county reject a proposal to amend its comprehensive development master plan to allow the construction of town homes on 20 acres south of Florida City.


Dell buys SilverBack on road to recovery

Managing managed services Dell is bolstering its managed services business with the purchase of privately held SilverBack Technologies.â¦


Ten posh possessions worthy of your year-end dough.


Heinz posted a greater-than-expected 23 percent rise in quarterly profit, aided by higher prices and increased sales of new ketchup and soup products.


(HealthDay News) - Safety gates are an important way to prevent injuries among children in the home.


EAST RUTHERFORD -- Criticized all week for their flush job in Miami, the New England Patriots responded like champions on Sunday. Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and the struggling secondary came away


In a startlingly sweeping verdict, Lynne F. Stewart was convicted on all five counts of providing material aid to terrorism.


A federal panel said Friday that a list of conservative activists given to President Bush's campaign appears to be an illegal corporate contribution, but the roster isn't valuable enough to warrant government action.


Rod Pampling charged clear of the field at the end of the second round of the Australian Open in Sydney. Pampling fired a four-under-par 67 for a halfway total of 138.


In an echo of the biblical plagues, millions of locusts swarmed into northern Egypt on Wednesday for the first time in 50 years, prompting authorities to order emergency pesticide spraying to protect the region's important agriculture industry.


Leaders of France, Australia and Italy traveled to Afghanistan over the weekend to meet with President Hamid Karzai and visit troops stationed in the conflict-ridden country.


U.S. awards record number of green buildings

A record number of buildings, from skyscrapers to supermarkets, won special recognition by U.S. regulators for being energy efficient in 2006.


Russia's president says America's "almost uncontained" use of force is fuelling a nuclear arms race.


Roma, 16:24 - CALCIO, BIANCO: ENTRO MERCOLEDI' DECRETO AMATO APPROVATO AL SENATO

Il decreto legge contro la violenza negli stadi dovrebbe essere approvato dal Senato fra domani e me...


The pungent flavors of Chinese five-spice powder, rice vinegar and soy sauce combine to create this quick shrimp dinner.   Five-spice powder includes cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechwan peppercorns.


Iranian Missiles Could Target US, Israel, And Europe

A senior Iranian official announced that his country has missiles capable of striking American troops, Israel and parts of Europe, Reuters reported.


Calif. Church Said to Settle Abuse Suits for Record Amount

A Roman Catholic diocese in  California has made a record settlement in 87 lawsuits by  people who claimed they were abused, a source close to the case  said on Friday.


- Costco Wholesale Corp.  on Thursday reported a 2 percent rise in January sales at its stores open at least a year, saying sales were hurt as the five-week period included one day less due to the New Year holiday.


Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana will endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid on Monday, sources close to both lawmakers say.


It was appropriate that on Boxing Day the Raptors emerged battered and bruised after facing the high-flying Phoenix Suns. Victoria's Steve Nash took no pity on the only NBA team remaining in his homeland.


Russia launches own murder probe as ex-spy is buried

Russian prosecutors on Thursday launched their own murder investigation into the death of Alexander Litvinenko from radiation poisoning as the Russian former spy was buried at a rain-soaked ceremony in London.


Diabetic Children Fail to Meet Blood Sugar Targets

At least 80 percent of diabetic children in England may be vulnerable to complications such as heart disease, blindness and stroke later in life because their blood sugar


Russia, U.S. can overcome missile dispute: Putin

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States and Russia would have no difficulties if they work together openly on the divisive issue of missile defence.


New era to begin in Mideast: Israeli ambassador

Israeli Ambassador to Turkey Pinhas Avivi said on Friday that a new era would begin in the Middle East. Avivi's remarks, made during his visit to Mayor Aziz Kocaoglu of western


Researchers expose privacy problems with the iPod Nano and Nike running aid.


Alonso set to complete Liverpool move and join compatriot Nunez

Liverpool are set to welcome another Spanish player to the club with midfielder Xabi Alonso of Real Sociedad soon to join forward Antonio Nunez who sealed his move to Anfield.


Henry out for three months, but a Gunner for life

Thierry Henry has confirmed he will be sidelined for at least three months after picking up a serious groin muscle strain in Arsenal's Champions League exit to PSV Eindhoven last week.


Gangrene was eating away Frank D. Johnson's toes, the last stage of a little-known disease that slowly chokes off blood flow in millions of people's legs.


'Potential Development' in Peterson Case

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - In a surprise move Wednesday, the judge in Scott Peterson's murder trial postponed the cross-examination of Peterson's former mistress and sent the jury home for the rest of the week because of a "potential development."   Judge Alfred A...


Scotland Yard beefs up Bhutto probe in Pakistan

Scotland Yard strengthened its team aiding the probe into the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Wednesday as concerns for the country's nuclear security grew.


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'Shark Tale' Remains Box-Office Big Fish

LOS ANGELES Oct. 18, 2004 - "Shark Tale" again proved a strong swimmer at the box office, taking in $22 million to finish No.


Diabetes Drug Found to Raise Heart Attack Risk

A drug commonly used to control diabetes increases the risk of heart attacks and possibly death, researchers reported yesterday in the latest episode to raise safety concerns about a widely prescribed drug.


Codewalkers.com: Latest PHP Coding Contest!

Cdodewalkers.com has announced their latest PHP Coding Contest...


Army May Reduce Length of Tours in Combat Zones

Officials said the Army's ability to recruit and retain soldiers will steadily erode unless combat tours are shortened.


Karnataka drops charges against Uma Bharti

The Karnataka government has dropped charges against Hindu nationalist leader Uma Bharti over a deadly riot 10 years ago, a state spokesman said on Tuesday.


Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - Jacksonville running back Fred Taylor is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against Houston due to a knee injury.


Editors of Merriam-Webster announced the most requested definition on the company's Internet sites during 2004 was a four-letter word -- BLOG.


Former Colts quarterback Bert Jones has lent advice and guidance to fellow Ruston, La., native Patrick Ramsey on everything from hunting to deal with life in the NFL.


Bush and Kerry step up credibility battle before last debate

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct 12  - George W. Bush and election rival John Kerry hammered away at each other's credibility Tuesday ahead of their final debate while Democrats were outraged about a new anti-Kerry documentary.


President Bush's nephew, campaigning for overseas votes in Mexico on Saturday, called the federal policy of arming U.S. Border Patrol agents with plastic pellet guns "reprehensible."


EBay Seeks New Trial in $29M Patent Case

Online auctioneer eBay Inc. asked for a new trial Tuesday on claims the company stole ideas for an electronic marketplace from a Virginia inventor.


Saddam, aides ejected from genocide trial

Saddam Hussein was ejected from his   genocide trial for a third consecutive time on Tuesday as chaos   reigned following the sacking of the chief judge last week.


As automakers race to inject as many safety, security, navigation and entertainment features as possible into their vehicles, they ought to keep Mark Evangelista in mind.


Entertainer and Fighter Is Clemensâs Lead Lawyer

Rusty Hardin, the lawyer hired by Roger Clemens to defend him from charges he used performance-enhancing drugs, has vowed to play hardball.


Saddam Hussein's cousin, widely known as "Chemical Ali", was sentenced on Sunday to hang for masterminding a genocidal military campaign that used poison gas against Iraq's Kurds in the 1980s.


Nepal's king to participate in SAARC summit: official

Nepal's King Gyanendra plans to attend a summit of South Asian leaders despite his "royal coup" and declaration of an emergency in the Himalayan kingdom, an official said.


A 16-year-old Palestinian laden with explosives blew himself up Monday in a crowded outdoor market in Tel Aviv, killing three Israelis, wounding 32 and scattering body


Children with cerebral palsy are just as happy as  other youngsters are, a study indicates.


Many travelers are chasing what may be a modern-day version of an old human impulse â to behold an untrammeled frontier.


'Four dead, 130 hurt' as train hits car at crossing

Four people were believed to have been killed and 130 injured last night when a passenger train derailed after striking a vehicle at a level crossing.


Public sector workers begin strike in South Africa

Schools were closed, hospitals running a skeleton service and traffic was disrupted across South Africa on Friday as hundreds of thousands of public servants embarked on an indefinite strike.


Prime Minister Tony Blair has attended a multi-faith memorial service for Kenneth Bigley, the hostage who was beheaded by Iraqi militants last month re-igniting anti-war feelings across the country.


Bulgaria and Romania are set to get the green light to join the EU in 2007, but under tough conditions.


IBM, which manages computer operations for the United States Tennis Association, has consolidated Internet scoring, staging and Web publishing applications onto a single eServer i5 system to support the U.S. Open's processing requirements.


Adam Pascal is in final negotiations to reprise his original Broadway role in the feature version of the Tony-winning musical "Rent."


Venezuela's opposition-aligned RCTV says it will start cable broadcasts from Monday after losing its terrestrial licence.


Crime along border pushes Mexicans into the US

The US State Department recently issued a travel advisory, but Mexicans are being most acutely hurt by the recent security crisis.


'Birth' is beautiful, not distasteful, says Nicole Kidman!:

[Hollywood News]: London, Oct 28 : Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman has defended a controversial scene in her forthcoming film 'Birth', in which she is naked in the bath with a ten-year-old boy.


Endpoint Data Protection Benchmark Report from Aberdeen Group

(Source: RSA Security) Endpoint Data Protection allows companies to protect sensitive information and data at rest or in motion inside or outside of the organization from loss or misuse. Implementation of an endpoint data protection solution allows companies to maintain competitive advantage and ensures that their most sensitive data and intellectual property is protected. This report identifies successful strategies for mapping out risks associated with endpoints and end users as well as recommended actions and steps for success.


The United States backs a strong dollar but believes the currency market should determine exchange rates based on fundamentals, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said Monday during a visit to Ireland.


Further two charged in fast-moving investigation into failed Glasgow and London car bomb attacks.


117 euro di aumento piu' 30 per lavoratori senza contratto


Mobile phone firm Motorola is buying Symbol Technologies, a maker of barcode scanning systems, for $3.9bn.


EUROPA/SVIZZERA - La Conferenza Episcopale Svizzera ha indetto, per domenica 13 gennaio, una Colletta speciale a sostegno delle madri e delle famiglie bisognose Berna (Agenzia Fides) - La Conferenza di Vescovi della Svizzera ha indetto, per domenica 13 gennaio 2008, una Colletta speciale a sostegno delle future madri e delle famiglie bisognose. I fondi raccolti nel corso della manifestazione saranno destinat...


Police investigating the murder of Warrington teenager Shafilea Ahmed arrest five of her relatives.


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A passenger ship with about 700 college students aboard limped into Honolulu Harbor five days after a huge wave tossed the vessel around in heavy seas, damaging three of its four engines and injuring two crew members.


LIVERPOOL'S specialist cystic fibrosis centres are receiving only a third of the money they should be, it was claimed today. A scathing report published by the Cystic Fibrosis


No hike in fuel prices before Diwali: Govt

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 31: The government on Sunday decided not to hike the prices of petrol and diesel due to the pending festive season.


Democrats Elect Reid as Senate Minority Leader

Senator Harry Reid of Nevada vowed to strive for good working relationships with President Bush and Republican lawmakers.


Camara inspires Celtic as five-star Boyd equals record

Celtic striker Henri Camara scored twice to lead the Scottish champions to a 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic in the Premier League on Saturday.


Bribes Helped Bombers to Russian Planes -Prosecutor

Bribery and negligence by officials helped Chechen suicide bombers get on board two passenger planes last month and blow them up, Russia's chief prosecutor said in an interview published on Wednesday.


Whiling Away the Night In the Salon of the Sahara

MARRAKECH, Morocco As darkness settled over Marrakech's Djemma el-Fna Square and the crowds flowed in to pass the evening, a stylish young Moroccan couple in one corner of the plaza crouched by a necromancer, urgently whispering their troubles into his ear.


Japanese make-up guru Shu Uemura dies at 79

Shu Uemura, a beautician who parlayed success as a Hollywood make-up artist into an international cosmetics brand under his name, has died aged 79.


Chennai, 17:59 - TENNIS, ATP CHENNAI: NADAL KO IN DOPPIO

Fine anno con sconfitta per Rafael Nadal. Lo spagnolo, in coppia con il connazionale Bartolome Salva...


Napoli, 15:32 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; REJA: A TREVISO PER VINCERE

Napoli a Treviso con la novità De Zerbi. Il fantasista, assente per squalifica con il Genoa, ...


Handheld Computers Aid Convention Security

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


Palermo, 16:53 - CALCIO, PALERMO: SI FERMANO DIANA E BRIENZA, DUBBIO PISANO

Sos infortuni per il Palermo. Guidolin costretto a rivedere la formazione contro il Parma. Oltre all...


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Romney focuses on his candidacy, not his rivals in new ad


Attacker kills eight at school dormitory

A mystery attacker stabbed eight teenagers to death as they slept and injured four others after breaking into a school dormitory on Friday morning, in the latest grizzly attack on children in China.


There is no Britney sex tape, husband's lawyer says

There is no "sex tape" involving pop star Britney Spears and estranged husband Kevin Federline, his lawyer said on Tuesday.


Israeli and Palestinian security officials meet in an effort to avert Israel's threat to launch a military offensive in Gaza.


US regulators approve documents relating to Google's flotation, clearing the way for its market debut.


Bush tightens sanctions on Sudan over Darfur

President George W. Bush imposed new U.S. sanctions against Sudan on Tuesday and sought support for international penalties out of frustration at Sudan's refusal to end what he called a genocide in Darfur.


Thriller writer James Patterson becomes the UK's most borrowed author, replacing Dame Jacqueline Wilson.


Becker dents Kuerten's quarter-final hopes

Former world number one Gustavo Kuerten's hopes of reaching the Las Vegas Open quarter-finals were dented when he lost 6-4 6-3 to German Benjamin Becker in his opening round-robin match on Wednesday.


Spurs 103, Cavs 92: Spurs Show No Mercy in Dismantling Cavaliers

The Spurs emasculated the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, further trashing LeBron Jamesâs coming-out party.


FCC approves broadband over power line rules

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line service by approving a set of rules designed to limit interference to other radio frequency devices.


Sen. McCain Threatens Baseball Over Steroids

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman  John McCain on Saturday threatened to introduce legislation  requiring more stringent drug testing if Major League Baseball  does not impose tougher rules on steroid use by January.


Investors hoping for an Apple surprise were left empty handed on Tuesday.


Johnson & Johnson To Buy Guidant For $25B

INDIANAPOLIS -- Johnson & Johnson has sealed a deal to buy medical device maker Guidant for $25.4 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, each Guidant share will be exchanged for $30.40 in cash and $45.60 in Johnson & Johnson stock.


Great week to be Ichiro Suzuki. The Seattle leadoff man signed a $90 million, five-year contract extension Friday, three days after he was the unanimous MVP of the All-Star game.


'Marathon' mice bred in genetic first in US

AMERICAN researchers have unveiled genetically engineered mice that they say can run further and longer than their naturally-bred brethren, bringing the "genetic doping" of elite athletes a small step closer to reality.


Ukrainian opposition leader and presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko checked into a private Vienna hospital Friday for more tests to determine whether a mysterious illness that has disfigured his face was caused by poisoning.


Oil's advance wavered a little on Friday  as the U.S. government prepared to lend out some strategic  crude stocks, but traders said the amounts were small and that  supply worries remained.


SpaceShipOne Rolls During Flight To Space

SpaceShipOne, on a quest to win $10 million, spun unexpectedly as it rocketed toward space Wednesday, but apparently went into space for the second time.


A Dutch royal couple acknowledges altering a Wikipedia entry about a 2003 scandal that forced the prince to renounce his claim to the throne.


When I think of all the odd gifts we give each other during the holidays, I fondly recall "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol.


MSNBC will stake its claim  to political coverage with a special blitz of all-day coverage  Wednesday on the 2006 midterm elections.


Plenty of Business in Wadeâs All-Star Weekend

When the N.B.A. hit Las Vegas, it took along thousands of sponsors, reporters, officials, family members and entourages. Dwayne Wade brought his brand.


Thornburg Mortgage names CEO, reinstates dividend

Thornburg Mortgage Inc  said on  Tuesday that it promoted its chief operating officer to CEO and  reinstated a quarterly dividend despite ongoing turmoil in the  mortgage market.


By Lisa Pemberton, The Olympian, Olympia, Wash.  Feb. 19--Today we're observing the birthdays of two great presidents who left their marks in history. Here's a closer look at the birthday boys:   George Washington   n Birthday: Feb.


Cradling a cup of coffee on his knee, the Rev. Paul Porter welcomes five neighbors to his home, leads them in a brief prayer and gets down to business. "We're here to help elect Mike Huckabee the next president of the United States," he says. "He's a decent, moral man." His neighbors nod their heads.


A roadside bomb has killed 11 people, including nine Indian soldiers, in the Indian-ruled portion of Kashmir, in one of the deadliest attacks there in recent months.


One Palestinian is killed in an Israeli missile strike on a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses say.


Bush taps top counsel to replace Ashcroft

WASHINGTON - President Bush moved quickly to nominate White House lawyer Alberto Gonzales yesterday to replace Attorney General John Ashcroft.


British forces start redeployment in Iraq

About 800 British troops moved from their base in southern Iraq on Wednesday, heading north toward Baghdad in order to replace US soldiers and allow them to tackle resistance in Fallujah.


Leading shares closed firmer but off highs today with the DJIA losing some of its early rally as investors worried that some stronger-than-expected US economic data might make the Federal Reserve less inclined to cut interest rates in spite of the subprime credit crunch.


Hussein's Trial Not Likely to Begin This Year, US Official Says

The trials of former president Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants likely will not begin this year, a US official here said Friday, contradicting a recent pronouncement


Bellamy to captain Wales, court permitting

Craig Bellamy has been named as stand-in Wales captain for their upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers, despite having to appear in court on assault charges between the matches against Slovakia and Cyprus.


D'Alema si dice d'accordo, proseguiamo con il programma


Europe Still Unhappy With US Tax Subsidy

Just when lawmakers thought a thorny tax dispute was behind them, the European Union raised objections on Friday to parts of the $137 billion corporate tax bill that was passed last month.


Wal-Mart grabs stake in China's Bounteous

Wal-Mart , the world's largest retailer, said on Monday it acquired a 35 percent stake in Chinese supercenter operator Bounteous Company Ltd., expanding its presence in the world's most populous country.


Judge Rejects United's Contract With Pilots

A judge said that a contract between United Airlines and its pilots' union forced other unions to join the pilots in letting United terminate their pension plans.


US to unveil deal with AOL on fraud charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will announce a settlement deal it has reached with Time WarnerÂ concerning accounting issues with its America OnlineÂ (AOL) Internet division on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.


Memories of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 are burned deeply into the nation's consciousness, and Americans today are as fearful of becoming a victim of terrorism as they are of losing their job or having their home burglarized.


Palermo, 13:10 - CALCIO, PALERMO: UFFICIALE, COLANTUONO NUOVO ALLENATORE

E' ufficiale. Stefano Colantuono è il nuovo allenatore del Palermo. L'ex tecnico dell'Atalant...


To woo the ladies of Asheville, N.C., a fellow needs a little charm. A big truck doesnÂt hurt, either.


For a while, it seemed the sky was the limit for the grand public works that sprang off the drawing boards during New York's recovery from the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.


With federal public health officials scrounging for more influenza vaccine, a drug company announced Tuesday that it would supply an additional 2.6 million flu shots - though the doses will not be available until January.


China Opens Bookstores to Foreign Investment

China will open its bookstore and distribution businesses completely to foreigners by the year-end, a senior official said on Wednesday, in an endorsement of overseas capital in the tightly controlled sector.


As Traffic Grows, P2P Vendors Seek Peace With ISPs

An explosive growth in traffic leads some internet service providers to restrict users' bandwidth or to block peer-to-peer applications altogether. But P2P vendors say that's misguided: In cooperation with ISPs, they say, they can alleviate traffic problems.


The Jets Need to Do a Better Job of Protecting Pennington

As the Jets prepared for the A.F.C. wild-card game at San Diego, their line was hoping to improve after Sunday's dismal performance.


No quick fix for England rugby after Robbo exit, says Andrew

Rob Andrew, England's elite rugby director, insisted there would be no hurry in finding a "sticking plaster" successor to Andy Robinson whose wretched two years as coach of the world champions finally came to an end here.


Aims boxed SMB security at the IT generalist Check Point has announced its first universal threat management (UTM) appliance in a bid to win over mid-sized organisations who want their own security systems, but don't want to buy security software and install it themselves.â¦


A US court has ruled that file-sharing firms are not responsible for what users do with their software.


Civil lawsuits mount against brokers accused of bid-rigging

The insurance broker accused by the New York attorney general of bid rigging and price fixing faces another threat: lawsuits filed by angry customers and the company's own shareholders, who are upset the company's stock has plummeted.


Wyoming Republicans have jumped to the head of the pack in the nominating process, moving their delegate-selection conventions to Jan. 5 before even Iowa or New Hampshire vote.


Mills to weigh offer from Simon/Farallon

The board of mall owner Mills Corp.  will weigh a $1.56 billion takeover offer from Simon Property Group Inc.  and Farallon Capital Management, but its deal with Brookfield Asset Management Inc.  remained intact, Mills said on Tuesday.


Fear and loathing in 2008 - tell us about it!

Shape of things to come Along with each New Year comes hopes and wishes that things will change for the best.â¦


A Roman Catholic priest who has been charged with sexually abusing an 11-year-old altar boy committed the crimes while decades-old allegations against him were making headlines, prosecutors allege.


European Union leaders already bicker about the future. At a summit meeting opening Thursday, even the past is bound to cause discord.Comment


US actress Farrah Fawcett is told by her doctors that she has made a complete recovery from cancer.


In Bosnia, Dial the Hotline, Bust the Crime

Want to report war crimes fugitives, white-slavers, illegal weapons, car thieves or corrupt professors? Just dial the 0800 number of one of Bosnia's many hotlines.


The cars of sexual predators would be marked by fluorescent green license plates under a unique proposal before Ohio lawmakers.


Icy conditions are blamed for the deaths of 13 migrants aboard a boat headed for the Canary Islands in Spain.


Chad asks the IMF for a loan to pay for looking after more than 100,000 refugees from conflict-torn Darfur in western Sudan.


U.S. Eyes Wider Middle East Peace, Slams Syria

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged  Gulf states Tuesday to take a greater role in securing Middle  East peace, and accused Syria of supporting terrorists bent on  destabilizing the region.


These new offerings are the cure for the common kids song.


U.S. Diplomat Nicholas Burns Stepping Down

R. Nicholas Burns, the countryâs third-ranking diplomat who has been Secretary of State Condoleezza Riceâs right-hand man, is retiring for personal reasons.


GROZNY, Russia Under heavy security and with few voters visible in this hushed and abandoned capital, the republic of Chechnya on Sunday held a special presidential election, a step toward replacing a predecessor who was killed by a bomb.


Tony Blair says the government must do more to ensure failed asylum seekers are deported from the UK.


Kidnappers release a Turkish driver in Iraq, a day after his employers said they would pull out of the country.


Russia's President Putin denies claims that Russia is using its energy exports as a foreign policy tool.


U.S. Group Urges Rumsfeld War Crimes Probe in Germany

A U.S. human rights group urged German  prosecutors Tuesday to investigate accusations that Defense  Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and senior U.S. officers are guilty  of war crimes over the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal.


Roma, 19:50 - CALCIO, LAZIO: NEL TEST 14-0 ALLA BATTIPAGLIESE

Test infrasettimanale per la Lazio, che in vista della gara con l'Atalanta ha affrontato la Battipag...


FBI sought approval to use spyware against terror suspects

Magic Lantern reloaded Analysis The FBI has reportedly sought the go-ahead to use a custom spyware package to bug terrorists and other national security suspects. Indirect evidence suggests that the request was likely to have been approved.â¦


Canada's defense minister has spoken of his pride at the way the crew of a crippled submarine acted after a fire on board the vessel that killed an officer.


Yamaha boss demands no let-up from Rossi

VALENCIA, Spain  - Yamaha team manager Davide Brivio has ordered world champion Valentino Rossi not to ease up at the Grand Prix of Valencia this weekend despite the Italian having already claimed his fourth successive world MotoGP title.


Billy Graham Says He and Wife Will Make Burial Choices

CHARLOTTE, Dec. 18 -- Ailing evangelist Billy Graham said Monday that he and his wife, Ruth, are deciding together where they will be buried, an announcement apparently sparked by a recent report that the family is feuding over the issue.


Losing market share, Ford faces overhaul

The automaker's new CEO helped turn around aerospace giant Boeing, but the car industry is in worse shape.


Holidays: just part of retailer equation

Millions of Americans will be looking forward Thursday to turkey with all the trimmings to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. But for US retailers, the holiday is much more than a festive meal.


Five convicted over country's biggest cash heist

Five men face lengthy jail terms Tuesday when they are sentenced for stealing a "king's ransom" in Britain's biggest cash robbery.


Soy Rust Shows Up in 81 Brazil Test Farms - Embrapa

The number of Brazilian municipalities that registered cases of Asian soybean rust disease jumped to 81 from 51 in six days, the government's crop research department Embrapa said on Tuesday.


LOS ANGELES -- Dutch scientists think they have discovered the diet that can add almost seven years to one's life and massively cut the risk of heart disease.


Tony Blair pledges to set out new plans to tackle asylum and immigration as he delivers his New Year message.


N Korea says the US has agreed to remove it from a list of nations supporting terrorism, following talks.


Castelrotto, 19:37 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; I NUOVI: E' LA NOSTRA OCCASIONE

La linea giovane scelta dalla Fiorentina ha quattro volti nuovi. Sono quelli di Balzaretti, Lupoli, ...


London - Australia coach Eddie Jones insisted his side would not shirk from any physical contests when they faced world champions England here at Twickenham on Saturday.


CARACAS, Venezuela  - Anti-U.S. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez drove himself to a polling station in a shiny, red Volkswagen Beetle on Sunday, seeking six more years in office to broaden his promised socialist revolution.


Ice hockey tough guy Tie Domi confirmed   for the first time on Thursday that his marriage had failed,   but made no mention of a rumored affair with a high-profile   politician that put him in the media spotlight.


Thai Scientists Begin Probe in Big Orangutan Case

Thai scientists began an investigation Monday into what some conservationists believe could be the world's biggest case of ape smuggling -- nearly 100 orangutan found in a Bangkok amusement park.


Ethiopia hostages "safe" with rebels-local leader

Five Europeans and eight Ethiopians kidnapped in remote northern Ethiopia are "unharmed and safe" in the hands of Afar separatist rebels holding them across the border in Eritrea, an Afar leader said on Friday.


Actor Hugh Grant, girlfriend Jemima Khan split

One of Britain's most glamorous couples, actor Hugh Grant and socialite Jemima Khan, have decided to go their separate ways, the US website People.com has reported.


Social network firms reveal tools and technologies that aim to make the sites more than places to keep in touch.


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi women still can't drive cars, but they can sell them. Potential buyers can go to an all-women showroom where, for the first time, other women will help them choose a car and answer questions about horsepower, carburetors and other automotive features.


EU presidency mum on offer to get Poland to lift its Russia veto

Finland's Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen shakes hands with his Polish counterpart Jaroslaw Kaczynski during their meeting in Warsaw, November 17.Comment


Ligaya Turmelle's Blog: Generated phpt tests

In a new post to her blog today, Ligaya Turmelle mentions a conversation she was having with some of the PHP documentation team about their transitions and the possibilities for integrating something new into the system - creating phpt tests automatically.   Seems Philip and colder were talking on the IRC about possibly using the php doc examples to automatically generate some phpt tests to make sure the examples in the docs worked correctly. I personally think it is a great idea for another reason - it would give the QA team a base listing of phpt tests for the various PHP functions. With that base listing it would be easier to modify/add to the various phpt tests to cover the boundries of the function.   A script to implement this feature is already in the works - a preview of it can even be found here.


If the new shoe fits, Schilling may wear it

The suspense surrounding Curt Schilling's possible return to the mound in the American League Championship Series intensified yesterday as the Red Sox indicated Schilling has found the footwear that would enable him to pitch if his injured right ankle permits it.


Profiles on social media sites can be used for reputation management, or the sites themselves can be used for general link-baiting.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged  China on Monday to do more to halt climate change, prompting  the response that the developed West has been polluting the  skies for much longer than the newly developing Chinese.


Caccia all'uomo nel campus di Dover dopo l'agguato. Colpito alla caviglia un ragazzoGrave una diciassettenne raggiunta da due proiettili. Annullate tutte le lezioni                                            Usa, due studenti feriti da proiettili Allarme all'universitÃ  del Delaware                                                                                "Nessuna informazione sulla persona che ha sparato e nessun sospetto identificato"


If it were possible to score 21 off one ball, South Africa would have have contested the 1992 World Cup final on their maiden appearance in the event after more than two decades of isolation due to apartheid.


Connecticut governor undergoes cancer surgery

HARTFORD, Conn. Her office says Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell will likely be in the hospital about three days recovering from today's cancer surgery.


Russia finds bird flu in new region, suspects more

Russia confirmed another outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu, potentially dangerous to humans, on a farm in a southern region on Wednesday and suspects two more outbreaks on farms near Moscow.


Il governatore della Banca dâItalia ha varcato la soglia di Palazzo Chigi intorno alle nove di ieri sera per un faccia-a-faccia con Silvio Berlusconi. Poco dopo si Ã¨ unito al vertice anche Domenico Siniscalco.


Roma, 17:09 - CALCIO, DISCIPLINARE: GIOVEDI' ESAME RICORSO CATANIA

La commissione disciplinare si riunirà giovedÃ¬ prossimo alle ore 9 per esaminare il ricorso p...


Irmo Opens With a Win: Yellow Jackets' Utilize Strength Against

By Akilah Imani Nelson, The State, Columbia, S.C.  Feb. 15--In the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs, Irmo dispatched York 77-55 Wednesday.


Chronic Fatigue No Longer Seen as âYuppie Fluâ

Decades after its discovery, chronic fatigue syndrome is finally gaining some official respect.


Google, Inc. significantly cut the expected share price this morning for its initial public stock offering, signaling lower-than-anticipated demand for the most highly publicized new stock since the late 1990s.


Humpty Dumpty won't get put back together

Blog: As the ground shifts underneath, why is it taking the media industry so long to get out ahead of a game-changing technology curve?


Well: Can a âFertility Dietâ Get You Pregnant?

A new book suggests that among other things, eating ice cream and cutting back on meat may help raise your fertility.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair was likely to commit publicly Thursday to a 2007 resignation, forced by intense pressure within his Labour Party into making an announcement he has long resisted, senior Cabinet officials said.


Casio to launch digital cameras for YouTube

Japanese electronics maker Casio said Wednesday it will launch a series of digital cameras specially designed for YouTube, the blockbuster video-sharing website.


Britain's Tony Blair went into hospital  on Friday for heart treatment -- but first sought to quell  speculation over his future by pledging to serve a full third  term if re-elected.


Police in southwestern Pakistan detained 36 people, mostly Afghan refugees, for questioning about a suicide bombing inside a courtroom that killed a judge and 15 other people, an official said Sunday.


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Bachelor, Master and Post-Grad degrees online from accredited colleges and universities. Business, Education, IT, Healthcare, more. Browse by degree or program. Request info and get started today.


Oracle extends tender offer for PeopleSoft; price unchanged

NEW YORK, October 8  - Oracle Corporation (ORCL.NAS) has extended its $7.7 billion tender offer for PeopleSoft (PSFT) until the midnight of October 22 this year, leaving the terms of its hostile takeover proposal unchanged at $21 per


Powerful typhoon heads for China's financial hub

A typhoon churned on Tuesday towards China's booming eastern province of Zhejiang and financial hub Shanghai where tens of thousands of people were evacuated and ships and boats ordered to return to port.


Australia lifts ban on therapeutic cloning

Australia overturned a ban on cloning human embryos for stem cell research, despite heartfelt arguments against from both Prime Minister John Howard and the new leader of the opposition.


New Yeara TMs Eve evokes all kinds of emotions. For some ita TMs an evening of partying and revelry.


Shanna Zolman scored 5 of her 10 points in the closing minutes and Shyra Ely made two free throws with 11.9 seconds left, helping top-ranked Tennessee avoid an upset at the hands of Temple by pulling out a 52-48 decision in Knoxville, Tenn.


European Parliament is pushing for changes in how musicians collect online copyright fees.


National Semi Chooses Margins Over Volume

What matters most for earnings growth: margins or sales growth?


Antiwar Art in a New Medium: Paintball-on-Web

CHICAGO -- Wafaa Bilal pokes his head out from behind a plexiglass screen to squeegee off dripping yellow paint and -- splat! -- a paintball hits inches from his face.


Gap between richest, poorest workers in UK grows

The gap between rich and poor workers in the UK is growing, according to a survey which found top bosses' pay rising nearly 10 times as fast as that of the average employee.


Microsoft warns of new Excel vulnerability

Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability that lies within several versions of the Excel spreadsheet program, Microsoft warned late Tuesday.The problem in Excel allows a hacker to create a malicious Excel document that when opened can compromise a computer, Microsoft said in an advisory. The vulnerability could allow remote code to be executed on a computer, which means a user risks having their personal data exposed.Microsoft downplayed the risk, saying only targeted attacks have been seen. But since Microsoft Excel documents are commonly used for business, vulnerabilities such as this pose a greater risk."Users are familiar with the document being sent to them and are likely to open it," wrote security analyst Maarten Van Horenbeeck, in a commentary on the Web site for the SANS Internet Storm Center, which monitors Internet threats.The vulnerability is within the Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003, Microsoft Office Excel 2002, Microsoft Office Excel 2000 and the Mac version, Microsoft Excel 2004.Those who have installed Office Service Pack 3, which includes updates for Excel as well as other products in the office productivity suite, are not affected, Microsoft said. That service pack was released last September.Also not affected are Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Excel 2008 for the Mac.A PC user could be attacked a couple different ways. An e-mail with a malicious Excel attachment could be sent, upon which a user would have to download and open it to be exposed, Microsoft said. A hacker could also create a Web site hosting the file and try to persuade people to download it.Microsoft did not indicate when it would issue a patch for the problem. People who think they may have been attacked can contact Microsoft and their national law enforcement agency.


NEW YORK  - A new study suggests that people with insect-sting allergies prefer treatment with allergy shots over having to carry emergency medication with them at all times.


Improved sales of household goods, clothing, footwear and food helped retail sales increase 0.6 per cent in November, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates next year.


Blockbuster takes on Netflix with mail-only plans

Blockbuster Inc. introduced a new Internet-only DVD rental service on Tuesday priced below a similar Netflix Inc. plan, sending shares of Netflix down almost 8 percent as the online movie rental war heated up again.


Russia restrict visas for British Council staff

Russia announced on Monday it will not issue new entry visas to staff working in the British government's cultural offices in two regions, sharpening a row that has soured already-poor relations.


In 2002, a total of 45,800,000 US adults (22.5%) were current smokers, a decrease from 24.1% in 1998, and an estimated 46 million adults were former smokers (1).


Entertainment industry trade paper  the Hollywood Reporter has laid off 10 employees, including  three senior editors, in a restructuring, its publisher said on  Thursday.


The US Department of Justice approved Cingular Wireless LLC's $41 billion purchase of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. on Monday.


More than 80 dead, many wounded in nation's deadliest attack since fall of Taliban in 2001.


Indagine Eurisko, preoccupa la diffusione dell'epatite


With its innovative touch-screen technology, the HTC Touch is poised to join the ranks of would-be iPhone killers.


Big Brother gets bigger, says global privacy study

U.S., U.K. among worst-ranked "democratic" countries in terms of privacy protections for citizens, says 2007 International Privacy Ranking report.


THE Spanish authorities are unlikely to face disciplinary sanctions over the racist chanting by home supporters during Englandâs 1-0 defeat by Spain in the under-21 fixture on Tuesday evening.


For the sake of the global economy, China needs to accelerate the pace of currency reform and overhaul its economy to be less dependent on exports, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Wednesday.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Bode Miller continued his impressive 2004-05 World Cup skiing season by winning a night slalom race in Sestriere, Italy on Monday.


Siemens Tests 1Gbps Polymer Optical Fiber

More flexible, easier-to-cut polymer-based optical fiber should enable home installations.


The economic outlook for the United  States and Japan weakened slightly in October, but prospects  for the Eurozone improved slightly, according to an early  warning indicator issued by OECD on Friday.


A spray used by the police to stop aggressors in their tracks is more harmful than previously thought.


By Kevin Howe, The Monterey County Herald, Calif.  Feb. 7--The astronaut who has been charged with attempted murder in a Florida court for allegedly attacking a rival for the affections of another astronaut holds two degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey.


Roger Federer returns to action in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Thursday after five days off.


Demand Grows for All-Business-Class Flights

Two major airlines and four start-ups scramble for pieces of the all business-class market.


CIAMPI - Commozione e sdegno, lutto di tutti gli italiani

'Commozione e sdegno' per la 'barbara uccisione' di Enzo Baldoni. Sono i sentimenti che Ciampi esprime alla moglie del giornalista ucciso. 'Il vostro lutto e' lutto di tutti gli italiani', ha aggiunto il presidente


A woman who claimed thousands of pounds in disability benefits attended martial arts classes, a court hears.


The purpose of repurposing Of course, there are a variety of different types of integration and there are a range of different things that you can do with data integration. I am not here to suggest that there is another way of tackling data integration in general. However, there are specific aspects of data integration (and in this context I am talking specifically about the data movement aspects of integration) where there may be an alternative that is worth considering.â¦


Consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. on Monday said each of more than 570 Superstores in the United States will feature a Verizon Wireless store, following an exclusive agreement with the communications provider.


The makers of Dreamgirls take out an advert to apologise to record label Motown and make clear the film is fictional.


Financial Woes Plague Two Broadway Hopefuls

"Gem of the Ocean," the new August Wilson play, and "Jerry Springer: The Opera" are experiencing money woes after potential investors developed cold feet.


Officials from Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority met along the shores of the Dead Sea to settle details of a study to save the shrinking body of water, agreeing to proceed with plans to draw water from the Red Sea.


Guide Tells U.S. Students Don't Expect Smiles Abroad

U.S. college students planning to study  abroad will soon have a guide book that reminds them the rest  of the world is not all that welcoming to Americans these days.


Hamas attacks major Fatah security compound

Hamas fighters bombarded a major security compound belonging to the rival Fatah group in Gaza City on Thursday as the Islamist movement appeared to tighten its grip on the territory in fierce factional fighting.


ALBANY, N.Y. -- A deal has been reached that allows the New York Racing Association to continue running thoroughbred racing in New York for the next 25 years.


Police ÃÂwould considerÃÂ probe over ITV phone vote deception

The police would consider a request from the broadcasting authority to investigate ITV, a spokesman said Friday, after the channel admitted deceiving more than eight million callers to some of its flagship shows.


Empoli, 18:04 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: VANIGLI CERCA IL RECUPERO PER TORINO

Ancora incerta la formazione dell'Empoli per la gara di domenica a Torino. Vanigli (un'ecografia al ...


Topless club says Zeta-Jones should be flattered by image in ads

A spokesman for a Nevada topless club being sued by Catherine Zeta-Jones said Monday the actress should be flattered the club used her image for advertising and promotion.


Santos claim Brazilian championships title

Santos grabbed their second Brazilian championship title in three years on Sunday after a 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama. At the other end of the table, Criciuma, held


WASHINGTON - Companies added 96,000 jobs to their payrolls in September, fewer than economists forecast for the last employment report before Election Day. The figures underscored the modest hiring pace that has become an issue in President Bush's re-election bid...


Democrats see chance in Foley's district

Considered a long shot just two days ago to unseat a prominent House Republican, Democrat Tim Mahoney on Saturday began to talk about the scandal surrounding Rep. Mark Foley that may propel him to Congress.


'National Treasure' Surprise Winner at Box Office

Despite mediocre reviews, 'National Treasure,' the action adventure film starring Nicolas Cage, took home first place at the box office this weekend with a take of $35.3 million.


Wal-Mart's Asda could bid for Sainsbury: report

Asda, the British grocer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., could counterbid for J. Sainsbury  should a private equity consortium launch an offer for Britain's number three supermarket owner, Citigroup analysts believe.


Roma, 19:56 - CALCIO, LAZIO; PERUZZI: L'8 LUGLIO SARO' IN RITIRO

"Ho un anno di contratto e visto che la Lazio non ha rescisso il contratto l'8 luglio so che dovrÃ² p...


A Canadian U.N. official who advised the Afghan government on eradicating opium poppy crops was granted amnesty by Dubai Monday, six months after being sentenced to four years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction.


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Oxfam wants more rich-world action on global poverty

LONDON  - Rich nations need to do much more to overcome global poverty, Oxfam said in a report aimed at influencing Britain's turn at the helm of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations.


Gibbs, Parcells rekindle NFC East rivalry on Monday

BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells are on opposite sidelines for the first time in nearly 14 years when the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.


The activities of security contractors are "in conflict" with the US mission in Iraq, says the US defence secretary.


Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan joined a protest Wednesday seeking the support of Egypt's first lady in ending a military trial of members of the country's largest Islamic organization.


Friendlier Tone, but Plenty of Tough Talk

Bud Selig, the commissioner of baseball, promised Tuesday to impose âvery serious disciplineâ on club officials who failed to act on evidence of illegal steroid use.


French security forces arrest 20 people suspected of belonging to the Basque separatist group, Eta.


GOP Lawmakers Promote Conservative Roots

Congressional Republicans at their party's national convention trumpeted the GOP's conservative principles Tuesday, with one saying she still believes "character is king."


Study: VA bests managed care for diabetes treatment

PHILADELPHIA A new study says diabetics treated by the VA health system get better care than diabetics under managed health .


Israelis Mount New Gaza Raid After Strike on Hamas

Israeli tanks and helicopters swept into  the northern Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, a day after  soldiers killed 14 Hamas militants in the biggest ever raid of  its kind.


Muslim leaders are launching a "rights and responsibilities" in response to fears over anti-terrorism policing.


Thai parties start coalition deal-making

Thailand's political parties got down to hard bargaining on Monday after voters roundly rejected last year's military coup but failed to give supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an outright majority.


Airline "Risk Assessment": Defending the Right to Snoop

Should federal agents know where you sit on an airplane and what kind of meal you order? Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff says yes


Thousands are expected to join Rhys Jones' family at a community vigil to mark the youngster's life.