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Una laurea per il Sig. Rossi il mondo di Bruno Bozzetto

Il disegnatore insignito honoris causa. Il discorso, l'intervista e le 'chicche' dei suoi film animati


The space shuttle Atlantis has been successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.


Council tax bills across England are expected to rise by an average of 4% this year, the BBC learns.


SFA rule out launching new bid for Euro 2008

THE Scottish Football Association are not considering a second bid to stage Euro 2008 after UEFA's warning to the co-hosts, Austria and Switzerland, to display "stronger political commitment".


Hematopoietic Prostaglandin D Synthase and DP^Sub 1^ Receptor Are Selectively Upregulated in Microglia and Astrocytes Within Senile Plaques From Human Patients and in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer Disease

By Mohri, Ikuko Kadoyama, Keiichi; Kanekiyo, Takahisa; Sato, Yo; Et al  Abstract Prostaglandin (PG) D^sub 2^ is produced in activated microglia by the action of hematopoietic PGD synthase (HPGDS) and plays important roles in neuroinflammation.


Waiting for Flu Shot Proves Fatal in California

An elderly woman died after  collapsing during a long wait in line with hundreds of others  for scarce flu shots at a California supermarket, an official  said on Friday.


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Gunman Loose at Landmark Crystal Cathedral

A gunman opened fire in the complex housing the world-famous Crystal Cathedral on Thursday, but no one was hit and children in a church day-care center were rushed to safety, police said.


Police interview Prince Harry about the shooting of protected birds.


A small earthquake sent rocks tumbling onto a road in Acadia National Park and burst water pipes, but no injuries were reported, officials said Tuesday.


PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni on Saturday made his first address to the nation, pledging to devote himself and work closely with the people.


A Chadian court sentenced six French aid workers to eight years of forced labor Wednesday after finding them guilty of trying to kidnap 103 African children and bring them to Europe.


Pats' Loss Gives Steelers Room to Breathe

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to play a meaningless game this season after all.


Iraq's interim Prime Minister, Iyad Allawi, has said that 'major neglect' by US-led forces led to the killing of 49 Iraqi army recruits by insurgents at the weekend.


Potential Sprint, Nextel merger suggests consolidating wireless industry

Sprint and Nextel were reported to be in merger discussions for a blockbuster deal that would reduce the number of major players in the US wireless industry to four.


Jose Mourinho defends Frank Lampard, despite relieving him from his duties as penalty-taker.


Tourists held by Eritreans-Ethiopian official

A senior Ethiopian official accused Eritrean forces on Saturday of kidnapping five Britons and 13 Ethiopians and taking them to a military camp in neighbouring Eritrea.Comment


Bradford are docked two Super League points for breaching the salary cap while St Helens escape with a Â£22,000 fine.


Calcio: intervento alla caviglia per Stam

MILANO - Anche Jaap Stam andra' sotto i ferri. Dopo la notizia dell'intervento chirurgico di Inzaghi, si apprende che pure il difensore olandese del Milan dovra' ricorrere all'operazione. Stam, 32 anni, arrivato


LG aims to sell 38 pct more handsets in Europe

Korean cell phone maker LG Electronics  Inc (066570.KS) aims to sell 38 percent more handsets in Europe  in 2008 than last year, helped by new models like Viewty, it  said on Wednesday.


BRUSSELSâRisking another transatlantic tussle over Microsoft Corp., European Union antitrust regulators said yesterday they were investigating whether the software giant's deal with media conglomerate Time Warner Inc.


Iraq cleric agrees to ceasefire... sort of

However, key members of the cleric's movement insisted terms of the deal had not been finalised. The claims and counterclaims followed an announcement Tuesday by prime minister Ayad Allawi that the basis of


Electrolux, the world's biggest maker  of home appliances, warned on Thursday that soaring steel  prices would hit its second-half profits to the tune of 500  million crowns ($68 million).


Bush launches push to counter Iraq war criticism

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah  - For the third time in less   than a year and two months before crucial U.S. elections,   President George W. Bush is launching a new campaign to counter   opposition to the Iraq war with a series of speeches he insists   are not political.


A fabled fossil goes on view for the first time in decades  -  and ignites a controversy


Mankind to blame for global warming say scientists

Mankind is to blame for global warming, the world's top climate scientists said on Friday, sending governments a "crystal clear" warning they must take urgent action to avert severe and irreversible damage.


Reactions from some of those nominated Thursday morning for the upcoming 64th annual Golden Globe Awards:


"Sorcerers" swell ranks of Congo street children

John Bofata was nine years old when his mother died and his uncles accused him of witchcraft.


Alaska judge backs rejection of Point Thomson plan

The state of Alaska acted  properly when it rejected as inadequate a development plan for  the long-languishing Point Thomson oil and gas field on the  North Slope, a state judge ruled on Thursday.


U.S. Says No Deadline Set on North Korea Talks

The United States said on Saturday  it has not set a deadline resumption of six-country talks on  North Korea's nuclear program despite a seven month deadlock  that has persuaded some officials negotiations are failing.


Newer Polio Vaccine Ends Rare U.S. Cases - Report

The risk of polio vaccine causing the  disease has been eliminated in the United States because of a  switch to a vaccine containing an inactive form of the virus, a  government study said on Tuesday.


An official report suggesting that French children should be forced to learn English in school from the age of eight has provoked an outcry among nationalists, teachers and unions.


North Iraq Town Moves on from Radical Islamic Past

BIYARA, Iraq  - A year and a half ago, Ari Askanda  would have been risking death selling Western music and DVDs  from his small shop on the main street of Biyara in Iraq's  Kurdish zone. Now he even sells alcohol under the counter.


BlackBerry maker Research In Motion   Ltd. RIMM.O RIM.TO breezed past investor and analyst   expectations in delivering its second-quarter results on   Thursday and forecast strong growth in subscribers for the   future, sending its shares soaring in after-hours trade.


Parigi, 23:19 - CALCIO, FRANCIA; COPPA DI LEGA: RISULTATI QUARTI

Risultati dei quarti di finale della Coppa di Lega francese: Le Mans - Lione              1-0,


(WebMD) When one spouse suffers from depression, both will have an unhappy marriage, new research shows. There is a growing body of research indicating that mental health and unhappy marriages are closely


Former Pro Bowl running back Stephen Davis agreed to a contract with St. Louis on Friday after playing last season with Carolina. The Rams plan to use him as a backup to Steven Jackson.


Finanziamenti illeciti Parmalat, coinvolto il ministro La Loggia

Il crac Parmalat torna a far parlare di sÃ©. A un anno esatto dallâesplosione dello scandalo, un fascicolo riguardante il ministro per gli Affari regionali, Enrico La Loggia, Ã¨ stato inviato al Tribunale dei ministri dalla Procura di Parma.


Novell gets $536M settlement from Microsoft, plans separate ...

Network server operating system company Novell Inc. announced that while Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $536 million to avoid an antitrust lawsuit related to Novell's operating system product, Novell plans


Car bombing kills 40 Pakistanis, raises fears of sectarian ...

The authorities announced a nationwide ban on all political and religious meetings except Friday prayers after a car bombing early yesterday in the central city of Multan killed 40 people and wounded at least 100.


The European Central Bank meets Thursday to decide how best to guide the 13-nation euro zone through a storm of market volatility, with many analysts believing it will opt to keep interest rates on hold for now.


Former champion Valentino Rossi was quickest in the second free practice for the Catalan MotoGP on Friday while local favorite Dani Pedrosa set the early pace and then crashed spectacularly.


Pound near 26-year high against dollar as yields favour UK

The pound remained near 26-year highs against the dollar amid expectations of  further monetary tightening in the UK at the same time as housing concerns continue to dog thinking about the US economic outlook.


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings  wide receiver Randy Moss was upgraded to probable and is  expected to play in Sunday's game against the New York Giants  despite nursing an injured hamstring.


Bayer US unit to pay 33 million dollar fine in price-fixing probe

The US division of Germany's Bayer AG agreed to pay a 33 million dollar fine to settle charges it participated in a conspiracy to fix prices of a commonly used chemical for plastics and other goods, US officials said.


I contatti erano stati interrotti il 14 gennaio in seguitoall'agguato ai soldati israeliani che aveva fatto 6 vittime a Gaza                                                  Sharon riapre il dialogo Riparte la trattativa con l'Anp


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Feel Like a Fraud? At Times, Maybe You Should

Feelings of phoniness appear to alter peopleâs goals in unexpected ways and may also protect them against subconscious self-delusions.


Shire boosted by US approval of kidney drug

Fosrenol is Shireâs biggest new drug hope as it looks to reduce its reliance on hyperactivity drug Adderall XR, which accounts for about 40 percent of revenues but could face cheap, generic competition from 2006 or 2007.


NATO's peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina was officially transferred to a EU-led force at a ceremony Thursday. At the same time, NATO opened a permanent headquarters in Sarajevo.


Iraq's shaky government will be hard-pressed to meet the 18 benchmarks even by the end of the year, and many Iraqis believe focusing on U.S.-mandated yardsticks has in effect set them up for failure.


Baghdad was again rocked by violence on Saturday as rebels launched an assault on a police station and four civil servants were assassinated, while US and Iraqi troops took the battle against insurgents from Fallujah to Mosul.


Il legale dell'ex funzionario del Sisde chiede il differimento della pena per motivi di saluteDiviso sulla grazia il mondo politico. Il centrodestra favorevole, la sinistra prudente                                          Contrada, l'avvocato scrive al giudice Sulla clemenza Ã¨ ancora polemica


Renata Tebaldi, 82, Soprano With 'Voice of an Angel,' Dies

Ms. Tebaldi, one of the most beloved opera singers of all time, had overwhelming expressivity and matchless allure.


Osaka, 13:59 - ATLETICA, MONDIALI: ESTONE KANTER ORO NEL DISCO

L'estone Gerard Kanter ha vinto l'oro nel disco ai Mondiali di atleta di Osaka. Medaglia d'argento a...


Champions League: Group C - Bayern Munich join Juventus as ...

The big winners of the night in Group C were Bayern Munich, whose 5-1 drubbing of Maccabi Tel Aviv ensured their passage to the knockout stages.


Ukraine Guards Glad to Work for Yushchenko

Among the orange ribbons, rabbit ears and dyed hair of the Ukrainian students who have become the happy face of the Orange Revolution, a darker color has become more prominent: the green camouflage uniforms of a far-right nationalist group.


NASA photo, video collection to be digitized

NASA is joining forces with the Internet Archive to digitize its vast collection of space photos, film, video and images. The effort is expected to take five years.


Siena, 15:04 - CALCIO, SIENA: ACQUISTATI PORTA E GUSMAO

Il Siena ha formalizzato l'accordo con il Club Atletico River Plate per l'attaccante Richard Anibal ...


President Bush intensified diplomatic efforts on Monday to quell rising violence in Iraq and Afghanistan, turning to allies as his national security adviser said the conflict in Iraq had entered 'a new phase' ...Comment


Taliban militants have freed three Afghans abducted with two French colleagues nearly two months ago, their aid group and a spokesman for the extremist movement said Sunday.


Russian MP Testifies For Milosevic At Hague Tribunal

THE HAGUE, November 22 (RIA Novosti s Andrei Poskakukhin) - Nikolai Ryzhkov-a member of the Federation Council, or Russia s Upper House of parliament-today testified before The Hague War Crimes Tribunal for ...


Justices Doubtful About Medical Marijuana

WASHINGTON -- Liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices expressed doubt Monday that sick patients should be allowed to use doctor-recommended marijuana to relieve pain.


BOISE, Idaho - Twenty years after the Smurf Turf made its debut, Boise State's blue football field remains an eye-catcher.  And that's exactly what Gene Bleymaier hoped for when he came up with the idea of dying the artificial turf at Bronco Stadium.


Poland's Walesa Ponders Presidential Bid

Former Polish president and Solidarity  hero Lech Walesa said Monday he was considering another attempt  at a political comeback by running for president later this  year. Walesa led a labor union movement that helped topple  communism in Poland in 1989, and was its first democratically  elected president.


A nuclear test by North Korea could encourage Japan, Taiwan and possibly South Korea to initiate their own nuclear programs in the already unsettled region, according to a report by Republican staff on the House Intelligence Committee.


Washington says North Korea would be reckless to carry out a nuclear test, and is raising the issue at the UN.


Mark Martin, 45, has never won the overall prize on NASCAR's elite circuit. He says he doesn't mind. OUDON - The old man will mix it up with the "kids" over the next two months to determine the Nextel Cup champion.


Third man charged over failed car bombs: police

A third man, Indian doctor Sabeel Ahmed, was charged Saturday in connection with last month's failed car bombings in London and Glasgow, police said.


Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel has filed a motion seeking to compel a Florida man to testify about his claim implicating two friends in the 1975 murder that sent Skakel to prison.


Researchers Identify Nicotine Addiction Gene

The finding was made by breeding mice that lacked specific receptor subunits and testing their response to nicotine. Mice lacking the subunit designated beta2 had reduced sensitivity to nicotine


Bali breakthrough launches climate talks

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - Nearly 200 nations agreed at U.N.-led talks in Bali on Saturday to launch negotiations on a new pact to fight global warming after a reversal by the United States allowed a breakthrough.


British troops come under fire in south Iraq, no casualties

A group of newly-arrived British soldiers came under small arms fire near Iraq's main southern city of Basra, without causing casualties, a spokesman for the British-led military in the area said.


Bobby Deol talks about his next film, Ab Tumhare


SUSPECTED Australian terrorist David Hicks today saw his father for the first time in five years, just hours ahead of his appearance before a US war crimes tribunal.


American McCoy Stays on Course for Wrestling Medal

American Kerry McCoy remained in the  hunt for an Olympic medal after winning two bouts in the 120kg  class on the first day of the Olympic freestyle wrestling  competition Friday.


Russia Probes Cause of Two Plane Crashes

Russian emergency workers searched heaps of twisted metal and tall grass Wednesday for clues about what caused two airliners to plunge to earth within minutes of each other, killing all 89 people aboard. Officials said one jet sent a hijack distress signal, raising fears terrorists had struck.


Israel to Begin Gaza Compensation Payments

JERUSALEM Sept. 13, 2004 - Israel will offer large cash advances on compensation to Jewish settlers to entice them to leave their homes, Cabinet ministers said Monday, a day after tens of thousands demonstrated


With little economic, earnings news, Wall St. hopes for momentum, oil to extend recent rally. by Mark Gongloff, CNN/Money senior writer.


Mac users not only download, they buy CDs, watch videos, and listen to digital tunes on MP3 players, research finds.


Rapporto rilancia timori di un'imminente recessione


Celtic may be out of Europe before Christmas for the first time in four years but their exit after the brave 0-0 draw with AC Milan had a familiar ring to it.


Sanctions on Calif. meatpacker cover 143M pounds of meat processed from sickly animals.


INSURGENTS lured police to a house in Baghdad with an anonymous tip-off about a rebel hideout and then set off a huge bomb that ripped through surrounding houses, killing at least 29 people, police said yesterday.


Government: Losing Major Flu Vaccine Maker Is 'Serious Challenge'

The US Department of Health and Human Services calls the loss of the flu vaccine made by Chiron Corp. a "serious challenge" to the nation's vaccine supply.


Berlusconi rilancia: "In agguato oppressione e miseria"Craxi "vittima di una ubriacatura giustizialista"                                          "Italia a rischio comunismo la democrazia Ã¨ in pericolo"


Bad Samaritan Helps Man, Then Steals Car

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A bad day got even worse for a stranded motorist when the purported Good Samaritan who helped dislodge the man's car attacked him and stole the vehicle, police said.


Peerless in Britain, unfulfilled in Europe: it was not the epithet Sir Alex Ferguson had in mind as he celebrated his 1000th game in charge of Manchester United last night with victory over the French champions Lyon and a place in the knockout stage of


Agents claim Allardyce took bribes for transfers

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has been accused by two football agents of taking bribes to agree transfers.


Juniper Networks Inc. JNPR.O, a  smaller rival of telecommunications network equipment maker  Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO.O, on Tuesday posted higher quarterly  net income, helped by rising sales of high-end routers and a  strong performance across its product lineup.


Bode Miller matched Phil Mahreâs U.S. record of 27 World Cup victories by winning the Lauberhorn downhill for the second year in a row.


Nuovo allarme bomba, scattano i controlli a Porto Rotondo

Olbia, 19 agosto 2004 - Un nuovo allarme bomba è scattato stasera a Porto Rotondo, dopo l'ordigno fatto ritrovare la notte di martedì scorso dopo la visita del premier britannico Tony Blair nella residenza del presidente del Consiglio Silvio Berlusconi ...


Bush picks Hispanic executive as commerce secretary

WASHINGTON: President George W. Bush on Monday nominated the Cuban-born chief executive of the food giant Kellogg to serve as commerce secretary and to promote US business at a time "of historic opportunity for our changing economy.


Microsoft Technical Fellow Keynotes on the Reinvention of Computing

DRESDEN, Germany, June 27  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fresh off the revelation that Microsoft(R) high-performance computing (HPC) technologies are being widely adopted by customers, software and hardware partners, a technical leader from Microsoft Corp.


Pakistan's Akhtar, Asif win drugs ban appeal

Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif won their appeals against doping bans, paving the way for their return to international cricket.


Microsoft Debuts Own Web Search Technology

Microsoft Corp. finally debuted its own Web search technology on Thursday, hoping to challenge Google Inc.'s long dominance of the field with results tailored to a user's location and answers from its Encarta encyclopedia.


This had to be the most painful cut for Michelle Wie. Trying to become the first woman in 61 years to make a PGA Tour cut, the 16-year-old instead was hospitalized with heat exhaustion for several hours Friday after withdrawing from the John Deere Classic with nine holes left.


Unsolved problem with TiVo file transfers frustrates users

The conversion and transferring software from Roxio remains unusable for a number of TiVo customers.


Turkey's patience running out after rebel attack

President Abdullah Gul warned Kurdish rebels on Thursday that Turkey's patience was running out after Turkish forces said they had repelled a guerrilla attack near the Iraqi border.


Fashion Designer Geoffrey Beene Dies in NY

American fashion designer Geoffrey  Beene, whose simple fashions made him a department store  favorite for decades, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper  East Side of Manhattan at the age of 77.


George MacDonald Fraser, creator of the caddish Victorian anti-hero Harry Flashman, has died


Kannada film actress Jayamala created history of sorts when she became the only actress in the Indian film industry to be conferred a doctorate for her thesis on the rehabilitation of rural woman in Karnataka.


Russia to accomplish major breakthroughs in nuclear sector - Putin

MOSCOW. Nov 17 (Interfax) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will accomplish achievements in the nuclear sector which no other nuclear powers have.


MLB must verify that Bonds is clean or hallowed records will ring ...

Anyone who was surprised by last night's news that Yankees slugger Jason Giambi used steroids, which he admitted to a federal grand jury and was reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, is either naÃ¯ve or works for Major League Baseball.


U2 is hoping consumers will find what they are looking for this fall--in the form of a special-edition Apple iPod loaded with the band's new album.


BAGHDAD -- Gunmen stormed the compound of a Saudi company in a fashionable Baghdad neighbourhood yesterday, seizing an American, a Nepalese and four Iraqis after a gun battle in which a guard and one of the assailants were killed, police said.


Analysis: Universities overproduce Ph.Ds

College students are getting a raw deal, a recent New York report asserted. The problem is they're taking too many classes from part-time, or adjunct, professors.


Lifestyle: 14 September 2004, Tuesday. The musicians from Gravity Co. would become the first Bulgarians to storm MTV-Europe's air.


Wealth funds bristle at rich country wariness

DAVOS, Switzerland  - The United States and other countries must not demonize sovereign wealth funds as they come to the aid of troubled U.S. banks, some of the world's biggest state-run investors said on Thursday.


Pat's 2 Cents: Zook's Marriage To UF Doomed From Start

Elizabeth Taylor was involved in better marriages than this. And now, to the delight of most everyone in the Gator Nation, Zook is out, a sad, tragic victim of success.


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Iranian Diplomat Freed in Iraq, Hopes Raised for Other

An Iranian diplomat taken hostage in  Iraq last month has been released by his captors but the fate  of at least 11 other foreigners, including a Briton threatened  with beheading, remained unclear on Tuesday.


Intel today launched its latest mobile Pentium chip designed for use in high-end desktop replacement laptops. The Pentium 4M 548 runs at 3.33GHz with 1MB Level 2 cache, and is built around Intel's latest 90nanometre technology.


Kenya's Wangari Maathai wins 2004 Nobel Peace Prize

Kenya's environmentalist Wangari Maathai has won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.


Socceroos ready to fulfil potential: Farina

Socceroos coach Frank Farina says the national team is possibly the strongest Australia has produced. Farina's comments follow Australia's qualification for next year's Confederation's Cup after a convincing


Europe's largest home improvements group Kingfisher sees profits jump after strong sales growth at its French stores.


Afghan president announces new cabinet list

Afghan President Hamid Karzai Thursday evening announced the much-awaited new cabinet line-up, replacing some of the influential warlords in the interim government with new faces.


Parents who broached the subject of death with a child dying of cancer had no regrets about their choice, while some who hid the truth were sorry for not having the discussion, researchers report.


Some stylish young women are wearing dainty, ladylike wristwatches that recall their grandmotherâs day.


New York, 10:23 - BASKET, NBA: 20 PUNTI PER BARGNANI, TORONTO VOLA

Risultati delle gare del campionato Nba disputate nella notte. Da segnalare i 20 punti di Bargnani n...


Italian officials said they will drop a civil lawsuit in the trial of former J. Paul Getty Museum curator Marion True after the Los Angeles institution formally signed a deal Tuesday to return 40 contested artifacts.


Emerald Tree Boa Stolen From Budapest Zoo

BUDAPEST, Hungary - A 5.5-foot-long South American snake has been stolen from the Budapest Zoo, officials said Wednesday.    Zookeepers noticed Tuesday morning that an emerald tree boa - a snake native to the Amazon rain forest - was missing from its cage...


Egypt arrests five suspects over Sinai bombings

The Egyptian authorities on Monday arrested five people in connection with a deadly bomb attack that rocked the Red Sea resort of Taba on Oct. 7, the official MENA news agency reported.


Another Juror Removed in California Peterson Trial

In a sign of growing disarray among the jury considering the double-murder case against Scott Peterson, the judge dismissed the foreman on Wednesday, a day after another juror was removed midway through deliberations.


Mexico's Calderon approval stays at 65 pct

Mexican President Felipe Calderon's approval rating held at a comfortable 65 percent in a newspaper poll on Saturday, although he lost support for his war against violent drug cartels.


Liverpool's collective will not enough to save Bigley

Liverpool is a city that is used to hard knocks. It is a country within a city, with a culture, a dialect and a way of looking at the world entirely of its own.


Iraqi PM Asks U.N. for Aid With Elections

UNITED NATIONS - Iraq's interim prime minister appealed for a major infusion of foreign troops and international aid to help his country hold elections by January, saying a failure to achieve democracy would be a victory for terrorism.    Standing before the leaders of many nations that opposed the U.S.-led war in Iraq, Ayad Allawi on Friday urged the international community to set aside its differences over the legality of the invasion to oust Saddam Hussein and "stand fast by Iraq."  "We need to broaden the base of troop-contributing countries to (the multinational force) so that we would stand more determined and be better equipped to confront terrorism," he said in his first appearance before the U.N...


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There is more flu vaccine on the way for Americans, and some of it will be coming to New Hampshire. Dr. William Kassler, the state medical director, said he spoke to officials


An exiled Iranian opposition group has said that Iran obtained weapons-grade Uranium and a design for a nuclear bomb from a Pakistani scientist who has admitted to selling nuclear secrets abroad.


Team Korea Finishes 9th in Summer Olympics

South Korea finished the final day of the 2004 Athens Olympics on a high note, adding one gold and a silver. The medals gave the country a ninth-place rank on the overall medal standings within the targeted top 10 finish.


The net and video games are becoming essential tools for political activists.


Gateway Ranked Number One in Notebook Customer Satisfaction Study From Technology Business Research

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. today announced that it has earned the number one designation in Technology Business Research's (TBR) Corporate IT Buying Behavior and Customer Satisfaction Study for Notebooks.


SEMMERING, Austria - Austrian Marlies Schild put together the fastest time on each run to win a World Cup slalom Wednesday night by more than a second while Vail's Sarah Schleper tied for fifth.


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Paris Hilton begins jail term a day early

From the camera flashes on the red carpet of a Hollywood awards show to the walls of a jail cell -- what a difference a day makes when you're Paris Hilton.


Anaheim Moves Within One Win of Stanley Cup

Andy McDonald bailed out Chris Pronger and moved the Anaheim Ducks within a win of their first Stanley Cup championship.


Bernie Ecclestone has called a meeting of formula one team principals for 9am tomorrow in the paddock at Sao Paolo's Interlagos circuit to hear what they say about the prospect of the British grand prix being struck from the 2005 world championship


So enough about why the United States can't win the Ryder Cup. Considering their complete mastery of their American counterparts last week at Oakland Hills, the real question is, why can't the Europeans win major championships?


Living Well: Start the new year right: Get moving

If New Year's resolutions list items were ranked like best sellers, "Get More Exercise" would be a perennial entry in the top 10.


Romance film "Atonement" tops Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, California  - Two movies set against different wars, "Atonement" and "Charlie Wilson's War," dominated Golden Globe nominations on Thursday with "Atonement" earning seven nods, including one for best drama, to lead all film contenders.


Singapore's PSA in joint venture to build and run British terminal

Singapore's PSA International will build and operate a cargo terminal in Britain under a joint venture formed with a London-based partner, the state-owned port operator said Wednesday.


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Drill sergeant who posed nude discharged

An Air Force drill sergeant and former Iowa National Guard member who posed nude for Playboy magazine has been removed from active duty, she said Wednesday. Whether that amounts to an honorable discharge, as Michelle Manhart also says, is unclear.


Four US Newspaper Companies Form Online Ad Partnership

Four major U.S. newspaper chains launched an online advertising network on Friday that will let advertisers book national campaigns through a single point of contact, reaching 50 million people a month across the U.S.


Apple Computer Inc.'s board authorized a two-for-one stock split that will increase its authorized share count to 1.8 billion from 900 million.


With a rash of new deals, the mammoth  company has extended its reach beyond the Web. Does that mean its  diverting from its mission to organize the world's  information?


Envoy tells Serbs to stop blocking Bosnia progress

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia  - Bosnia's international peace envoy Miroslav Lajcak told Bosnian Serb lawmakers on Wednesday to stop isolationist policies that were blocking Bosnia's progress towards European integration.


NRA Finds A Welcome Audience at State Level

Not much is happening in Congress this year that deals with the issue of firearms, and the National Rifle Association is fine with that. The political action committee of House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), Keep Our Majority PAC, reported paying a $60,030 "PAC event site cancellation fee" to...


A court approves a Â£4.25m payout to the parents of a girl left with cerebral palsy after hospital mistakes at birth.


President George W. Bush prepared for an Asia-Pacific summit in Australia, saying on Friday the United States would consider a peace treaty with North Korea if it gave up nuclear arms.


Suicide bombing kills 3 Afghan civilians

A suicide bomber crossed the border from Pakistan into southern Afghanistan on Tuesday and blew himself up in a crowded pedestrian area, killing three civilians and wounding eight, police said.


Bush manipulated NKorea intelligence like he did in Iraq: US expert

The United States manipulated intelligence on North Korea's nuclear program in a similar fashion to its use of weapons of mass destruction to justify the war on Iraq, a US foreign policy expert said in an article.


Real Madrid are closing in on a move for Arjen Robben, reports BBC Radio Five Live.


NY subpoenas Merck and Schering-Plough over Vytorin

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed Merck & Co and Schering-Plough Corp for documents and information to see whether the companies hid the results of a study on their cholesterol drug Vytorin.


IMF policymakers open annual meeting under heavy security

WASHINGTON, Oct 2  - IMF policymakers, gathering under heavy police guard, went behind closed doors here Saturday to assess near-term global economic prospects threatened by rising oil prices.


Lithuania on Tuesday refused a Russian request to shut down a pro-Chechen Web site that published a $20 million reward for assistance in the capture of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it cannot take action without a court order.


News agency AP says cameraman killed in Iraq

An Iraqi cameraman working for the Associated Press was shot and killed in Baghdad on Thursday, the U.S. news organization said.


The Broadway musical revival of "Wonderful Town" has been revived, just days before it was to close. Brooke Shields has agreed to join the cast of the Tony award-winning production next month in the starring role of Ruth Sherwood.


Universal to upload lawsuits to YouTube, MySpace?

Royalties, please The chief of the world's biggest record label, Universal Music Group, has hinted that the company will sue the video sharing site YouTube for copyright infringement.â¦


NBC Universal announced plans today for a service that will make popular NBC programs available to download free to personal computers and other devices.


Sony Computer To Launch Worldwide Sales of New PS2

Sony Computer Entertainment, the game unit of Sony, will roll out worldwide a new, smaller version of the PlayStation 2 game console from the start of November, company President Ken Kutaragi said.


Thousands of Pakistanis are fleeing into Afghanistan as the security situation worsens in tribal regions.


Catanzaro, 14:58 - CALCIO, JUVE; COBOLLI GIGLI: FUTURO IN DIRIGENZA PER DEL PIERO

Giovanni Cobolli Gigli vede nel futuro di Del Piero un posto nella dirigenza della Juve. ''Del Piero...


Europe launches a project to build a super-brilliant X-ray laser to probe the atomic structure of materials.


Variazione negativa del saldo dei redditi e dei servizi


A woman is arrested after three men are found dead in a Glasgow flat.


Folic Acid Significantly Cuts Birth Defects

Adding folic acid to foods can significantly reduce the number of babies born with spina bifida and other birth defects, according to a new study by Canadian researchers.


MARTINSVILLE, Virginia (Ticker) -- Unaware of a plane crash that apparently claimed the lives of a number of his Hendrick Motorsports race team members, Jimmie Johnson took the lead with 60 laps to go Sunday and held on for his second straight victory in


UPDATE 1-TV executive Barwick wins top job at English FA

Television executive Brian Barwick was given the top job in English football on Thursday when he was appointed Football Association chief executive.


A woman is charged in connection with last year's alleged attempted bombings in London, police reveal.


MOGADISHU, Somalia, Sept. 18 -- Somalia's interim president narrowly escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a suicide car bomber struck outside the parliament building, officials said. The blast and a subsequent gun battle left 11 people dead, including the president's brother.


W.House debate over troop withdrawal deepens: NYT

A debate is intensifying inside the White House over whether President George W. Bush should try to prevent more Republican defections by announcing intentions for a gradual withdrawal of troops from high-casualty Iraqi areas, the New York Times said on Monday.


The Deutsche Boerse wants to convince  London Stock Exchange management over the next two to four  weeks to back its offer to buy the business, a supervisory  board member told Reuters on Sunday.


Despite a boycott of the Hamas-led Palestinian government, the European Union has found ways to increase its total aid to the Palestinian people, most recently helping support thousands of needy families, an EU official said.


MBIA details huge mortgage exposure, shares collapse

MBIA Inc, the world's largest bond insurer, said it had guaranteed $8.1 billion of the riskiest mortgage securities, imperiling its entire net worth and sending its shares plunging 26 percent.


Anziani e bambini i soggetti piu' a rischio


Report: Wars cost US $12 billion a month

The boost in troop levels in Iraq has increased the cost of war there and in Afghanistan to $12 billion a month, and the total for Iraq alone is nearing a half-trillion dollars, congressional analysts say.


Plus, FedEx flies, and WWE's secret weapon.


Fake Drugs Among Purchases Linked to Canadian Firm

Testing has found fake versions of Lipitor and other widely used prescription drugs in orders purchased through Web sites linked to a Canadian pharmacy, the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday.


Worldwide use of DSL technology for broadband access rose 38 percent to around 164 million users in the year to June 30, 2006 boosted by strong growth in the European Union, industry trade group said Tuesday.


At an airline industry conference at the Phoenician resort last year, talk turned to the likelihood of mergers between low-cost carriers.


FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Judge Order US to Release Files on Abu ...

federal judge in New York, complaining that the Bush administration "shows an indifference" to the freedom of information laws, has ordered the Pentagon and other agencies to produce a list


BBC Gaza reporter says he's well in Web video

Kidnapped BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston said he was in good health and being treated well in a video released on Friday, the first since militants abducted him in the Palestinian enclave over 11 weeks ago.


The defense-related work is estimated to be worth $200 billion.


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Pakistan Tests Medium-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile

Pakistan conducted another test of a  nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile on  Wednesday as part of its efforts to boost defenses, an official  statement said.


N. Korean defectors face new challenges on journey South

Seoul has passed controversial new measures intended to slow the flow of asylum seekers.


Kylie Minogue to star in episode of TV's Doctor Who

Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue will join the cast of British science-fiction TV drama Doctor Who for a special Christmas episode, the BBC said on Tuesday.


Microsoft says Linux may mean price cuts

Microsoft has filed a report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission warning that 2005 could be challenging, as Linux continues to steal business and PC sales remain sluggish.


A foreign terror suspect held in the UK without trial or charge since December 2001 is released from prison.


KABUL - A Canadian diplomat will be among three foreign officials investigating the first-ever Afghan presidential election for irregularities.


California Pushes Stem Cell Plan as UN Weighs Ban

California is moving quickly to  launch a $3 billion stem cell research program approved by  voters this month even as the United States is leading a  campaign at the United Nations to ban all cloning of human  embryos, including for stem cell studies.


Viareggio, 20:37 - CALCIO, TORNEO VIAREGGIO: AVANZANO MILAN E JUVENTUS, ROMA OUT

Tra i risultati di oggi del Torneo di Viareggio sspiccano i successi di Juventus e Tottenham. Entram...


Ciampi, giornalisti: aprire occhi oltre nostri confini

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi esorta il mondo dell'informazione ad avere "una maggiore apertura internazionale, a guardare e raccontare di piÃ¹ quello che accade in Europa e lontano dall'Europa, mettendo qualche volta in secondo piano il 'pettegolezzo' politico.


For Cancer Patients, Empathy Goes a Long Way

At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.


Mulling more court action Green groups have said they are ready to walk out on a public consultation on the future use of nuclear power, describing it as "seriously flawed", just ahead of public meetings arranged to air the debate.â¦


Start of signing ceremony for new EU constitution

The ceremony to sign the European Union's first-ever constitution began, in the same hall in Rome where the 1957 pact which founded the EU's predecessor was agreed.


Iraq aims to end immunity of security firms

Iraq wants to tighten control over security contractors after a deadly shooting incident involving the U.S. firm Blackwater, ending their long immunity from Iraqi prosecution, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.


The award winning group, Franz Ferdinand, have pulled out of the new Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, because of their busy schedule.


Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu urged Israel on Wednesday to prosecute soldiers responsible for the deaths of 19 Palestinian civilians in a shelling attack on a Gaza town last year.


Protesta sindacale per riforma delle pensioni e il rilancio


Soft drink giant Coca-Cola today warned that third quarter and second half results will fall short of expectations due to disappointing sales.


Lifeâs Work: Your Briefcase Just Ran Over My Toe

The wheeled briefcases save backs. But are they a runaway hit.


Fred Thompson says the country faces different challenges now than it did when he spurned overtures to run for president in 2000, leading him to consider a return to politics.


Per distacco dal Piemonte e aggregazione alla Valle D'Aosta


EYES ON THE SKY: Family, Community Await Safe Return of Needham Astronaut

Parents of Needham astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams watched closely yesterday as the damaged space shuttle meant to take their daughter home docked at the International Space Station.


U.S. playwright Arthur Miller, one of  the giants of American literature, has died, his assistant said  on Friday. He was 89.


The couple from Florida became the first Indian-Americans to be on the American reality television show.


Barberina Maffolini, 88 anni, Ã¨ morta per le ustioni all'ospedale di MessinaEra tra gli invitati alla festa di compleanno nell'agriturismo "Rifugio del Falco"                                            Rogo di Patti, bilancio sempre piÃ¹ grave Quinta vittima dell'incendio nell'agriturismo


General Motors Corp said on Friday it is recalling 275,936 Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Saturms sold in the United States because of a fluid leak that could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.


Spain Blames ETA for Bomb at Police Barracks

Spain pledged to keep up a tough line with the Basque separatist guerrilla group ETA on Wednesday after a bomb exploded at a Civil Guard police barracks, causing minor damage.


BCCI vows to produce live telecast of Australia series

CALCUTTA: The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced it would go ahead with live telecasts of the upcoming home Test series against Australia and South Africa despite a raging court battle.


Cards Second Baseman Tony Womack Injured

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tony Womack left Monday night's game against Houston in the seventh inning after getting hit on the left hand with a pitch.


Microsoft Corp. is offering $44.6 billion in cash and stock for search engine operator Yahoo Inc. in a move to boost its competitive edge in the online services market


Top-seeded Lindsay Davenport and French Open champion Anastasia Myskina both struggled early today before advancing to the third round of the Australian Open.


A group running ads accusing John Kerry of exaggerating his decorated Vietnam War service record is nearing $7 million in contributions, thanks in part to several Republican donors.


Companies with growing yields can make you rich in more ways than the obvious.


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


It's not just nose jobs and breast implants anymore: Uninsured U.S. patients head to India for lifesaving health care on the cheap. Scott Carney reports from Chennai.


A secure world will only be realised if we share wealth with the poor, the head of the Anglican church warns.


Lo ha detto il n.2 del dipartimento Stato Usa a Washington


Long-Dormant Drake Shows Its Teeth Again

The 16th-ranked Drake Bulldogs have clinched their first Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title since 1971, which is also the last time they qualified for the N.C.A.A. tournament.


Carlsberg, Heineken agree $15.3 billion S&N deal

Carlsberg and Heineken on Friday finally agreed a cash bid of 7.8 billion pounds ($15.3 billion) to buy and break up Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) to boost the Danish brewer's position in Russia and the Dutch group's presence in western Europe.


High & Low Finance: A Worrisome New Wrinkle in Bailouts

Government cash these days is all the rage on Wall Street, where investment banks long to profit from what they call âsovereign wealth funds.â


A North American energy company which operates a major North Sea oil field is selling its British division for 2.1 billion (Â£1.14 billion), it was announced today.


Los Angeles Times - POMEROY BASIN, Wyo. — Alejandro Sarete is up before dawn, slipping into the windswept darkness looking for wolves or coyotes prowling among his flock.


Allied Waste shares fall as company again lowers outlook

AUSTIN Shares in Allied Waste Industries fell today after the waste hauler cut its 2004 profit outlook for the second time in as many months.


(InfoWorld) - If you can't beat them, join them? SonyÂ is getting into the iPod accessory market with the U.S. launch of an iPod docking station. The CPF-IP001 will go on sale in the U.S. in March this year for about $250 and is already listed on the SonyStyle online shop. Users insert the iPod in a cradle in the center of the device and music can then be enjoyed through a pair of attached speakers. There's also a remote control so the iPod can be commanded from a distance. It's the first complete audio product from Sony exclusively for the iPod and the second with iPod connectivity. Last year Sony began offering an interface adapter that allows iPods to be connected to one of its car audio systems. The new product is similar to two that Sony has previously launched. The CPF-IX001 allows music to be streamed from a networked PC through the speakers and the CPF-NW001 offers a dock for Sony's Network Walkman players. Sony decided to develop an iPod version when taking into account the needs of users, said Masayo Endo, a spokeswoman for Tokyo-based Sony. The company, which lost its 20-year lead in the portable music market to Apple, has been battling to surpass the iPod's seemingly impenetrable hold on the market with new versions of its Walkman players but to date hasn't managed to come close to regaining the top-spot.


Student Adds Native Voice to New Mexico State Football

Cuyler Frank started doing the play-by-play on radio in his native language last fall for New Mexico State, which is the first and only college to broadcast games in Navajo.


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Germany plans more training of Iraqi troops in UAE

German Defense Minister Peter Struck visited German troops training Iraqi soldiers in the United Arab Emirates Friday amid talks on training Iraqi army engineers in the Gulf country next year.


Myanmar's prime minister was sacked Tuesday by his army colleagues, clouding prospects for the freedom of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for democracy in the military-led Southeast Asian nation.


Swiss drugs firm Novartis says it is cutting about 2,500 global jobs in a bid to cut costs.


HTML::Template is a templating module for HTML made powerful by its simplicity. Its minimal set of operations enforces a strict separation between presentation and logic. However, sometimes that minimalism makes templates unwieldy. Philipp Janert demonstrates how filters help you regain simplicity and separation of concerns.


As of Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at least 3,787 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 3,092 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


As many as 15 boys sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl as an older girl watched and dictated what acts the victim should perform, according to court records.


Mario's 'Love' Still No. 1 on U.S. Singles Chart

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Billboard's Hot 100 singles  chartremained suffused with Mario's love Thursday as his hit  tune "Let Me Love You" notched a fourth week at No. 1.


The value of Australia's commodity exports is expected to hit $95 billion this financial year, with minerals and energy expected to drive the improvement.


Nintendo DS Readies for Portable Gaming Competition

"DS provides the road map to the future of video games," Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing said.


Nyon, 12:19 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE; OTTAVI: L'INTER TROVA IL VALENCIA

L'Inter affronterà il Valencia negli ottavi di finale di Champions League. Il sorteggio &egra...


A vast underground lake in Darfur probably dried out thousands of years ago, a geologist says.


US government readying massive cybersecurity test

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning a large-scale test of the nation's response to a cyberattack to be held in early 2008. The test will be a follow-up to theÂ February 2006 Cyber Storm test, which was billed as the largest-ever U.S. government online attack simulation. Cyber Storm 2 will be conducted in March 2008, said Gregory Garcia, assistant secretary for cyber security and telecommunications with DHS, speaking at theÂ RSA Conference in San Francisco last week. Like the first Cyber Storm, this exercise will evaluate the ability of the public and private sector to provide a coordinated response to a large-scale cyberevent, he said. The second Cyber Storm test, which is in the planning stages right now, will include a greater number of participants than its predecessor, said Tiffany Jones, senior regional manager for government relations with Symantec. In particular, the number of international participants will be increased, she said. Symantec was one of about 30 corporations that participated in the first exercise and will again be involved in Cyber Storm 2, she said. The first Cyber Storm drew 115 organizations from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Participants included Microsoft, Verisign, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. National Security Agency. Next year's test is expected to bring in corporate players from outside of the IT industry that were not involved in the first exercise -- transportation and chemical companies for example, Jones said. She said that the DHS plans to host further Cyber Storm events beyond 2008 on a biannual basis. Security experts say that Cyber Storm has improved participants' understanding of who to call in the event of an attack, but hasn't necessarily identified specific vulnerabilities in the nation's computer systems. "What they're trying to do is highlight the inefficiencies in the process," said Marcus Sachs, deputy director with research group SRI International's Computer Science Laboratory. "They're not really looking for technical solutions."


Third baseman Joe Randa agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Reds, ending Cincinnati's plan to move right fielder Austin Kearns to the position next season.


President George W. Bush on Tuesday ordered U.S. sanctions tightened against Sudan's government for its refusal to stop the violence in the Darfur region.


On the eve of talks with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Iran's nuclear negotiator Wednesday rejected the possibility of Iran suspending its uranium enrichment program.


Online crime gangs embrace open source ethos

Malware gets globalized Add the malware bazaar to the list of marketplaces being radically reshaped by the forces of globalization.â¦


Iraq Militants Demand Chinese Ban to Save Hostages

Insurgents who have threatened to kill eight Chinese hostages said on Friday they would treat them "mercifully" if China banned all Chinese citizens from entering the country.


Latest as Argentina play Paraguay in the men's Olympic football final.


John Peel's widow and children are to finish writing the autobiography the DJ was in the middle of when he died.


Ellis in Seven-Way Tie for Las Vegas Lead

LAS VEGAS, Nevada  - Danny Ellis posted the lowest  score but had to be content with a share of the lead on  eight-under-par with six other players after the first round of  the $4 million Las Vegas Championship Thursday.


Proposed Law Could Be a Cold Shower for YouPorn

YouPorn and other blue Web 2.0 startups could be out of business if proposed changes to 18 U.S.C. 2257 are made law. Commentary by Regina Lynn.


Hostage joy in Italy but caution in France

Italy has reacted with joy to the release of two aid workers kidnapped in Iraq, but France's government was cautious on a report that two captured French journalists may also soon be freed.


A Pakistani soldier is killed in clashes with radical students outside a rebellious mosque in the capital, officials say.


Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, resigned at a meeting of the ruling Communist Partyâs Central Committee that ended yesterday.


TurboLinux Wizpy launching worldwide from June

(InfoWorld) - TheÂ TurboLinux Wizpy, a multimedia player that contains a PC-bootable version of the Linux operating system, will go on sale worldwide in June. TurboLinux designed the device based on its own distribution of Linux and will target the same market overseas as it has done in Japan: early adopters who are curious about using Linux but either don't want to or can't install the operating system. "With Windows Vista just coming out people are thinking about changing their operating system but many are not sure they want to upgrade to Vista," said Noriaki Fukuyasu, director of TurboLinux's international business division, in an interview. The Wizpy allows users to carry a complete Linux desktop in their pocket. When plugged into a PC's USB port the user is given the opportunity to boot-up the Linux system that resides in the Wizpy's memory. User settings, passwords, and bookmarks can be stored inside the Wizpy, with the desktop set up to the user's preference so that no matter what PC is used to host the Wizpy, the user gets their familiar desktop. The device also doubles as a multimedia player but in this aspect it isn't very different from others on the market. It has a 1.7-inch OLED (organic light emitting diode) color screen and keypad on the front. Within is software to play music in Ogg, MP3 and Windows Media Audio formats, and to show XviD and MPEG4 video files and JPEG images. It can also record sound to MP3 files and display text files, and has an FM radio. The diminutive player will first be launched in nations where English is the primary language: the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia, India, and Singapore; and be followed with non-English language versions either late in 2007 or in early 2008. The device itself already has a multilingual on-screen display, but the bootable version of Linux included inside needs to be translated into other languages prior to wider availability. In Japan two versions of the Wizpy are available, differentiated by the 2GB or 4GB of memory they contain. TurboLinux will offer only the 4GB version overseas. It will be priced at the local equivalent of the Japanese price, which is Â¥33,800 ($278). The Wizpy will be available in North America through Source One Network, in South Asia through eSys Information Technologies, and in the rest of Asia and Oceania through Ferosys. A distribution agreement for the U.K. is under negotiation. Â ADVERTISEMENTIBM Information On Demand 2006Industrial Industry Leaders, please join us at IBM's premier information management global event, IBM Information On Demand 2006, October 15-20, Anaheim, CA. More IBM business and technical solutions content in one place than ever before! Select from  over 800 sessions. Register today!


Therapy is said to trump medication for insomnia

BOSTON A handful of therapy sessions does more to help chronic insomniacs get to sleep than the top-selling sleeping pill, according to a study that suggests American doctors are relying too heavily on medications.


Florida Growers Getting $500 Million In Federal Aid

BARTOW, Fla. -- Federal and state officials say Florida's agriculture industry, battered by an unprecedented rash of hurricanes, is eligible for $500 million in disaster relief funds.


Highlighting the top area individual performances from the first week of the annual Bay State Games competition.


In sette anni 56 miliardi versati nelle casse statali


Turkey's accession will ensure EU's credibility

The moment of truth has come. The EU must decide tomorrow whether to open accession talks with Turkey. Is today's union prepared to reverse a course first


LONDON, England -- One of the fiercest rivalries in world football could be set to one side under possible plans for Premier League Liverpool and Everton to share a ground.


UK Could Have Best Health System in World-US Expert

Britain is on course to surpass the  United States and could have the best health system in the  world, an American health strategist said on Thursday.


Pakistan's Musharraf Says He Will Remain Army Chief

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, who supports the US-led war on terrorism, said he won't resign as the country's army chief tomorrow, going back on a pledge he made last year.


Robert B. Zoellick, President Bush's selection to head the World Bank, yesterday flew to Ghana, embarking on a two-week tour of the globe to woo support and sound out world leaders.


State: We have evidence to charge HP execs

(InfoWorld) - A day after Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP)Â chairman Patricia Dunn promised to step down for her role in a spy scandal, the state of California is continuing its effort to indict her and the private investigators she used. Dunn's actions were not merely unethical but actually violated the law, and the state now has enough evidence to indict people both within HP and contractors outside the company, according to Thomas Dressler, a spokesman for California Attorney General Bill Lockyer. In her efforts to discover the source of press leaks about board deliberations,Â HP has acknowledged that Dunn hired a private investigation firmÂ to pose as the 10 suspected board members and journalists in order to convince the phone company to disclose private phone records. This is a practice known as pretexting. In an interview on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Tuesday, Lockyer said that under California law, people involved in the probe could be charged with crimes both for falsely taking another person's identity and for accessing computer records with their personal information. Dressler confirmed Lockyer's comments. HP hired investigation firm Security Outsourcing Solutions Inc. (SOS), which shares its Boston offices with a law firm called Bonner, Kiernan, Trebach and Crociata, according toÂ a report in The New York Times that sited sources close to the case. The Times also said that the California and Massachusetts attorney generals were working together on the case. Dressler declined to confirm the name of the security firm HP hired, or whether California and Massachusetts are working together on the case. "I'm not going to deny it, but beyond what the attorney general said I'm not going to comment. It's not prudent for prosecutors to mention names before bringing charges," Dressler said. A call to SOS on Wednesday was answered by a woman who recited the name of the law firm, but denied the two businesses were connected. She declined to give her name, and said that no one was immediately available for comment. Ironically, an SOS newsletter posted on the firm's Web site warns corporate executives that their privacy is at risk since their Web surfing and e-mail records can be traced by Internet browsers and cookies. It advises clients to shield their identities by using a Web site called Anonymizer.com. Â


p2pnet.net News:- Britain's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says it's examining claims that Apple is over-charging British iTunes customers.


Manufacturing a challenge for OLED TVs, Sony confirms

Large OLED screens look great, but making them is not a million laughs. Producing them in large quantities remains a work in progress, executives say.


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Newt protein may offer clues for human regeneration

Scientists have found a key protein that helps newts regrow severed limbs and which may guide future research into human regenerative medicine.


Qatar orders 80 Airbus A350s worth 16 billion dollars

The Gulf state of Qatar signed an order Wednesday for 80 Airbus A350 aircraft worth 16 billion dollars (12 billion euros), the largest contract to date for the plane, officials said.


Florida Court Strikes Down Law in Right-To-Die Case

The Florida Supreme Court struck down a hastily enacted law on Thursday that let the governor keep a severely brain-damaged woman on life support against the wishes of her husband and legal guardian.


The blazing morning sun promises another triple-digit day, and inside Stage 16 at Sunset Gower Studios, things already have heated up. Michael C. Hall still hasn't broken a sweat, though, as he moves with steely quickness in a pivotal scene for Showtime's "Dexter," in which he plays a blood analysis expert for Miami's finest who spends his off-hours offing bad guys.


The President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, escapes unhurt after an attempted knife attack.


Dutch Say Murder Suspect Linked to Radical Muslims

Dutch authorities are investigating a radical Muslim group they suspect is linked to the man accused of killing a filmmaker critical of Islam and to last year's Casablanca bombings.


Female activists in Zimbabwe are facing increasingly brutal treatment from the police, a report claims.


Heavy rain is causing problems for residents and holidaymakers in the north-east of Northern Ireland.


SAP, HP Offer Hosted ERP for Midsize Companies

SAP America Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are collaborating on a hosted enterprise resource planning software service for midsize companies in specific vertical markets.


"Forgotten" debuts top N. America box office

The supernatural thriller "The Forgotten" scares up the biggest bucks at North America box office over the weekend. According to box officer tracker Exhibitor Relations, the


A quick early scoring burst by the Red Wings was too much for the Calgary Flames to handle. Detroit scored three first-period goals, chasing Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff, and beat Calgary 7-4 on Sunday. Henrik Zetterberg had two goals and two assists, while Joey MacDonald got his first career win in goal as the Red Wings outshot the Flames 50-20.


For women, getting drunk boosts heart attack risk

NEW YORK  - A new study provides yet more evidence that when it comes to alcohol and health, moderation is key.


US Defense Secretary Says Military Ties With India Will Strengthen

US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has paid a visit to the Indian capital New Delhi for discussions on how to improve military relations between the two nations.


Britney Spears has sued eight insurance companies because they rejected the $9.8 million claim she filed after she injured her knee during a video shoot last June and had to cancel her 2004 summer tour.


Le compagnie del Medio Oriente segnano la crescita piu' alta


Berlino, 19:34 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: STOP DI DIECI GIORNI PER TONI

Stop di dieci giorni per Luca Toni. Il nuovo attaccante del Bayern Monaco dovrà osservare un ...


In a modest win for Microsoft Corp.'s struggling online services business, Microsoft said late Tuesday that computer maker Lenovo Group Ltd. will pre-load Windows Live services on its ThinkPad notebooks, ThinkCentre desktops and Lenovo-branded PCs.


Employment Costs Edge Up in Third Quarter

U.S. employment costs rose by slightly less than expected in the third quarter this year, up 0.9 percent, as benefit costs posted their smallest rise since early 2002, a government report showed on Friday.


Federer out to open another slammed door

Roger Federer was using his fingers as a comb, beginning at his forehead and gliding backward through his still-wet, mountain


Sales-Growth Gap Between Beer, Liquor Narrows

Industry experts say that after years of losing customers to mixed drinks, beer regained some of its luster in 2007, helped by surging interest in craft beers, a slowing economy and the desire of more people to drink at home.


In Lifeâs Web, Aiding Trees Can Kill Them

When elephants were removed from a research site in Kenya, a mysterious decline in the colonies of good ants and a growth in the colonies of bad ants emerged.


'Aveva 30 anni, assurdo morire cosi' giovani'


Poland's president made his first visit to Russia on Monday — not for a meeting with top officials but to commemorate Poles killed by the Soviet secret police in World War II, news reports said.


Red Hat pushes wider use of open-source computing

One of the worldâs largest providers of Linux software on Monday said the Philippines has great potential for developing open-source computing because Filipinos have a thorough understanding


Web Site: American Hostage Killed in Iraq

CAIRO, Egypt Sept. 20, 2004 - A Web site posting claimed that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's group has beheaded one of the American hostages in Iraq, but the claim could not be verified.


US military says it killed 25 insurgents in Mosul clash

American troops and warplanes killed at least 25 insurgents as they attacked a US outpost in Mosul with a car bomb and explosives, the military said Thursday.


Chrysler split could be difficult: CEO: NYT

The chief executive of DaimlerChrysler , Dieter Zetsche, said it would be difficult to break up Chrysler, as analysts and other experts have speculated recently, due to an integrated production system that binds together its various brands, The New York Times said.


Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" TV host who served America a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter, droll comedy and heartland charm for 30 years, has died. He was 79. "Mr. Carson passed away peacefully early Sunday morning," his nephew, Jeff Sotzing, told The Associated Press. "He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable. There will be no memorial service."


Panama's Salsa Icon Would Croon to Attract Tourists

Panama's new tourism minister, salsa king Ruben Blades, says he would gladly sing to attract more visitors to his country.


Shanahan tries hand at being a Mr. Fix-It

Kudos to Red Wings winger Brendan Shanahan for reaching into his own pocket last week to bring in a bunch of his pals for a hockey summit in Toronto. Finally, a member of the rank and file emerges as the conscience of the game, and at a time when the NHL product desperately needs propping up in the "E" (for ...


Diet could be life or death for prostate cancer patients

Switching to a healthy diet rich in fish and nuts could be the difference between living or dying for men prone to to prostate cancer, new US research indicates.


Ex-Cheney aide sentenced to 30 months in leak case

Former vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby was sentenced on Tuesday to 30 months in prison for lying and obstructing investigators during a probe tied to the Iraq war.


Good things come to those who wait: How much will the iPhone cost next year?

While purely speculation, it's a fairly safe bet that future versions of the iPhone will cost less and offer more features than the first iPhone.


MySQL bites Oracle before Oracle bites it

Gets your retaliation in first In a pre-emptive strike against Oracle, database vendor MySQL has launched its first site-wide license and support package, pricing it the same as a single Oracle CPU database license.â¦


Bush won, but Democrats question Ohio vote

President George W. Bush beat Senator John Kerry in the US state of Ohio in a November 2 vote, according to official results.


Nokia Eyed for Pace of Recovery at Phones Unit

Investors will be looking to see if the world's top mobile phone maker Nokia can sustain momentum at its recovering handset unit into the key Christmas season when it reports earnings next week.


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Mrs Peel's notebook? Review Leather, a material that calls to mind, at one extreme, Diana Rigg, tight thigh-length boots, the crack of the whip and, at the other, well-worn sofas, ancient libraries and the air of long-faded wealth. Somewhere in between sits Asus' latest leather-covered laptop, the W6Fp...â¦


At first, you think it must be a spoof. After all, it looks like all the other Volkswagen "Safe Happens" spots, the ones that caused so much controversy this spring by depicting casual conversations interrupted by graphic car crashes. But this time, the two women in the VW are having a casual conversation about, well, those VW commercials.


Windows upgrade fixes security flaws, but it's not perfect

Microsoft is making a major push to get home and business customers to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its Windows XP computer operating system.


Democrats' 2004 nominee delivers a slap in the face to Hillary Clinton and former running mate John Edwards


The FBI joined the investigation Monday into the sniper attacks that killed one person and wounded another along two Indiana interstates, and police searched fields, overpasses and roads for evidence.


Terry tallies two to put club five points up on Arsenal

Defender John Terry scored twice in three minutes Saturday to help Chelsea beat Charlton 4-0 and open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.


Soccer / Ferguson defends Rooney over Tal Ben Haim pushing ...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is always zealous in defense of his young players, and yesterday the Scot pulled out all the stops in the wake of the incident between


Recently I had family members over for dinner at our West Jordan home. I pointed out the recycling garbage can for their soda cans. But residents of Cottonwood Heights and incorporated Salt Lake City don't concern themselves with the environment or recycling.


Color to the Numbers: Top Turnaround Stocks

Separating snoozers from losers takes more than numbers.


Patients Won't Be Asked Immigration Status

The Bush administration said that it was backing off plans to require hospitals to ask emergency room patients their immigration status.


Two thieves showed up at a London jeweler in a flashy car and made off with an even flashier haul, stealing about $20 million worth of diamonds and gems, the jeweler said Wednesday.


Choi Finds Plenty of Success by Playing With Golfâs Greats

Five weeks after he won Jack Nicklausâs Memorial Tournament, K. J. Choi took the title at the inaugural AT&T National, with Tiger Woods as the host.


âHey Girl!â offers a rare opportunity for East Coast audiences to see Romeo Castellucciâs work.


Thai Muslims Still See Chance of Ending Bloodshed

NARATHIWAT, Thailand  - In between trapping,  training and trading in songbirds like other Thais his age,  Kawi Phupakapdee kneels toward Mecca and prays five times a  day.


A new device recharger debuts, along with products that could take advantage of it.


Bush Remembers 9/11 With Quiet Observance

President Bush marked the "terrible events" of the Sept. 11 attacks with quiet observances of the third anniversary Saturday and a new call to arms against terrorists who might seek to harm the nation.


FBI Picks Terrorism Expert to Lead Agency's National Security Sector

The FBI named a career-long expert in terrorism to its top national security job yesterday as one of its own agents went public with allegations that the bureau still lacks the experience and skills needed to effectively combat terrorists.


Iraqi Oil Ministry official killed in Baghdad

BAGHDAD A senior Oil Ministry official was killed Wednesday by gunmen on his way to work, the ministry's spokesman said. The official, Hussein Ali al-Fattal, director general of the ministry's oil byproducts


U.S. oil and gas producer XTO Energy  Inc.  on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter profit fell as  lower natural gas prices weighed on results.


Torino, 15:34 - CALCIO, TORINO; NOVELLINO: TOTTI OUT? ROMA SENZA FENOMENO

Quella contro la Roma sarà una "partita importante" per il "cammino futuro" del Torino. Ne &e...


World - Thursday      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Top envoys for Iran and the European Union ended talks in Madrid with little sign that they were closer to resolving a deadlock over Tehran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. They agreed to meet again in 2 weeks. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the atmosphere was still positive. In Vienna, Sec'y of State Condoleezza Rice urged Tehran to heed the U.N. Security Council and freeze enrichment.


A new study shows how important it is for the elderly to ensure they receive an annual flu shot. Dutch researchers analyzed the health records of 26,071 individuals aged 65 years or older from 1996 through 2002, of whom 3485 died during follow-up.


The leader of the CBI has launched his strongest attack on the unions to date, claiming they are becoming "irrelevant".


Oracle software revenue shows signs of weakness

(InfoWorld) - Oracle reported another strong financial quarter on Monday, posting $4.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, results that beat analysts estimates by 1 percent. However, there were signs in its software revenue results that the company's growth spurt on the strength of acquisitions of PeopleSoft and Siebel Systems could be coming to a halt. The company's revenue in the same period of last year was $3.39 billion. While Oracle's most recent quarterly revenue was slightly higher than the $4.15 billion analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected the vendor to earn, earnings per share, which were $0.22, met their expectations. Net income was $1.17 billion, a 20 percent growth over the $972 million reported in the same quarter of last year. Analysts were keeping a keen eye on software license revenue during the quarter, and results show that their concern that Oracle's revenue surge is the result of acquisitions, and not strength in its own core software business, could be valid. Oracle's software revenue, which was $3.21 billion, grew 19 percent year over year, coming in on the low end of the company's growth expectations of 19 percent to 21 percent. Moreover, new software license revenue for the quarter was $1.21 billion, an increase of only 14 percent over the same period last year when the company had predicted an increase of 15 percent to 20 percent. Software license update and product support revenue came in stronger, at $2.01 billion, an increase of 25 percent over the same period last year. Still, analysts likely will see Oracle's software license revenue results as a sign of weakness for the vendor. In a statement, Oracle maintained its customary bravado, attributing its results to strong sales in all three of its core software areas -- applications, middleware and database. A statement from Oracle President Charles Phillips on second quarter results made claims that Oracle continues to steal market share from rivals in these areas. On a conference call to discuss results on Monday, Oracle President and Chief Financial Officer Safra Catz acknowledged that Oracle missed its objective for software revenue growth in the quarter. She attributed this misstep to the company failing to execute on key deals that should have closed in the quarter but did not. She said to alleviate the execution problem going forward, Oracle will focus on letting salespeople work in the field rather than spend time engaged in sales meetings and other activities that don't lend themselves to deal-closing. "We think additional focus ... and better pipeline management should mean better results," Catz said. Overall, executives on the call seemed to have a lot of faith in Oracle's backlog of unfinished sales deals, which Catz said is very big, to contribute to Oracle's success in the remainder of 2007. Larry Ellison, Oracle's chief executive officer, noted that a good portion of the deals in the pipeline are wins in vertical markets where Oracle has not traditionally played. He said retail has been a key growth area for the company, claiming that eight of the 10 largest retailers in North America now use Oracle's retail applications, whereas only one uses rival SAP AG's. Ellison said growth in the retail sector will begin to have a noticeable effect on Oracle's software revenue. "Retail will actually move the needle," he said. Ellison also said Oracle plans to continue its "dual strategy" of growing the company through both internal development and acquisition, a comment that may hint the company is eyeing more purchases to build out its massive software and applications portfolio. Â


Regional jet carrier Comair said Wednesday it had restored its full flight schedule after four days of mass cancellations caused by a severe snowstorm and ensuing computer glitch.


The List of 19 Recommendations By the Alcohol Task Force

By La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Sep. 25--1. Pearl Street levee safety measures: In July, La Crosse Common Council accepted reports about possible safety measures, but City Engineer Randy Turtenwald said the council did not authorize him to take any action, and he is awaiting council direction.


Israel Agrees to Free 170 Palestinian Prisoners

Israel has agreed to free 170  Palestinian prisoners as a gesture to Egypt for freeing a  convicted Israeli spy and to show goodwill ahead of a  Palestinian election, officials said on Sunday.


Northwest Profit Far Exceeds Expectations

The airline, which exited bankruptcy in May, said profit was $244 million, shattering Wall Street expectations.


French Defence Minister: EU and NATO complement each other

Speaking in Helsinki on Tuesday, Frances Minister of Defence Michele Alliot-Marie argued forcefully in favour of extending the operational ability of European Union defence to all parts of the world.


We worry too much about overhyped threats, and ignore the things that really put us at risk


Randy Johnson has a herniated disk in his surgically repaired back, making the timing of his return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' rotation unclear.


The star of Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and the just released Manorama Six Feet Under, picks his top five films.


Lebanon's government--promoted by the West as a model for Arab Democracy--faces a new crisis


Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday blamed Bush Administration failings in Iraq for strengthening the strategic position of Iran, which he says must be stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons.


US envoy: Serb fugitives could be caught

A U.S. diplomat said two top war crimes suspects Â Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic Â could be apprehended with a single phone call from Serbia's prime minister.


Japan to Protest to China Over Intruder Submarine

Japan will protest to China after concluding that a nuclear-powered submarine that intruded into its waters earlier this week belonged to the Chinese navy, Japan's top government spokesman Hiroyuki Hosoda said on Friday.


All'indomani del primo turno, i socialisti divisi e preoccupati"Evitare di concentrare il potere nelle mani di un solo partito"                                            Elezioni Francia, Sarkozy sugli scudi  La gauche nervosa cerca i centristi


Israel says it will back Blair peace conference

By Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor and Inigo Gilmore in Herzliya. Israel threw its weight yesterday behind Tony Blair's plans to hold an international Middle East conference in London in February, but left


The BBC's James Rodgers attempts to deconstruct Russia's formidable secret police, the FSB.


Young Gunners ready to go for it in Manchester

ARSENAL are back in Manchester tonight ... but this time it's to face United's rivals, City. The Gunners' 49-game unbeaten league run ended on Sunday with a controversial penalty from United's Ruud van Nistelrooy and a late goal from Wayne Rooney.


Dominic Wade is 16. He repeats this fact constantly, because even those who know his age tend to forget it when they watch him fight in a boxing ring. He's thick at 165 pounds, and the ring jiggles underneath him when he bounces up and down. Boxing promoters already have asked Dominic, from Largo,...


Elderly Woman Arrested in Insurance Scam

Police are investigating two women in their 70s who they believe hatched a scheme to offer two homeless men shelter, then collect more than $2 million in insurance policies after they were killed in hit-and-run crashes.


After two trying months marked by doping allegations, an assault on his reputation and his father-in-law's suicide, Floyd Landis doesn't wish for a stirring comeback so much as the simpler things in life.


Patrik Elias and Zach Parise scored shootout goals in New Jersey's 3-2 win over Buffalo last night in Buffalo, extending the Sabres' winless streak to nine games.


A new extra-solar planet has been identified orbiting a star 500 light years from our solar system. The discovery was made by a team using a four-inch diameter telescope to make their observations - a size


An intense manhunt is under way in Indonesia for Islamic militants behind a deadly attack on Australia's embassy in Jakarta as warnings have been sounded for a second suicide squad planning further attacks in the city.


Thailand Exhumes Dead to Identify Missing

PHANG NGA, Thailand  - Thailand is to exhume  hundreds buried after the Indian Ocean tsunami, restarting the  arduous task of putting names to thousands of unidentified  bodies, including those of the many missing foreign tourists.


U.N. adopts landmark treaty on rights of disabled

The U.N. General Assembly adopted by consensus on Wednesday a landmark treaty to promote and protect the rights of the world's 650 million disabled people.


Oil prices fell about 3 percent on  Wednesday after U.S. crude supply rose while distillate fuel's  slip in inventory was within market expectations.


EU looks for common ground with Sudan on Darfur

Top European Union officials met Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Saturday to try to find common ground on ways to end the military crisis in Darfur and ease one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.


Kremlin Man Set to Win Tense Chechnya Election

GROZNY, Russia  - A Moscow-backed policeman was  set to become the new president of rebel Chechnya in a fraught  election Sunday marked by a bomb blast in which only the  attacker was killed.


Ad watchdog warns Microsoft to 'Get the Facts'

Linux 10 times more expensive? U.K. standards body says company's "Get the Facts" ad campaign may be misleading.


19-year-old woman found dead in dorm room at McGill University

MONTREAL (CP) - A McGill University student has been found dead in her dormitory room and police are calling the death suspicious.


Turkish president approves pro-EU, reform cabinet

New Turkish President Abdullah Gul approved a pro-EU cabinet on Wednesday which reflected Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's desire to push ahead with stalled political and economic reforms needed to join the bloc.


Microsoft customers sour on Software Assurance

InfoWorld - IT procurement managers are finding that Microsoft's Software Assurance maintenance program may not save them money as hoped, according to a survey by Forrester Research.


Brambles Net Profit Falls 7% on Restructuring Costs

Brambles Industries Ltd., the world's biggest supplier of storage pallets, said full-year profit fell 7 percent after taking A$117 million ($82 million) in writedowns and charges to restructure its CHEP business.


Buckeyes capture Alamo; Houston goes to Buffaloes

NO. 24 OHIO STATE 33, OKLAHOMA STATE 7: At San Antonio - Ted Ginn Jr. and Lydell Ross each ran for a touchdown and Justin Zwick threw for a score as Ohio State beat Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome.


Q&A: Awards, tours, hits mark strong year for Daughtry

Chris Daughtry sounded a bit bleary  the day after the recent American Music Awards, and for good  reason. "Oh, yeah, we all celebrated," he promised, still  basking in the glow of three AMA wins for his namesake band.


IT manager pilot fish at a hospital gets a call from a remote clinic reporting that its network is dead. "We traced a cable going through a wall," he says. "The other side of the wall was several feet away -- with no cable."


Ministers agree patients can have the right to veto the sharing of their medical details under the new e-records system.


IBM claims BlueGene/L now world's most powerful supercomputer

IBM announced today that an IBM BlueGene/L supercomputer has surpassed NEC's Earth Simulator in Japan to become the world's most powerful supercomputer.


The business software maker delivered a fiscal first-quarter performance that topped analyst expectations.


A dicembre 2004 la variazione in negativo e' dello 0,7%


Info on changes and delays for the electric sports car reiterated on Tesla blog as a follow-up to town hall meeting.


Telefoni in tilt in 10 nazioni area Pacifico meridonale


RIYADH: Saudi security forces killed 10 Al Qaeda suspects during raids and shootouts in the past two days, including a gunman who is on the kingdomâs most wanted list, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.


Purge rationalisations and synergies expected Netherlands telco KPN has completed its takeover of Getronics, following successful public offers for the Dutch service provider's ordinary shares and convertible bonds.â¦


Kenya crisis talks adjourn until Monday: U.N.

Kenya's crisis negotiations have adjourned for the weekend and chief mediator Kofi Annan will give details on Friday of what has been agreed this week, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday.


The Oliver Stone film 'World Trade Center' shows just how remiss Hollywood has been in dramatizing the war on terror


Comedian Johnny Carson, the king of U.S. late-night television as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" for nearly 30 years -- and the last face millions of Americans saw before drifting off to sleep -- died on Sunday at age 79.


Attracting the grey yen a hard sell for corporate Japan

When Hisashi Negishi retired, he paid off his mortgage and bought himself a $6,000 flat panel TV and a new car to last the rest of his life. That was two years ago. Since then, he hasn't bought much of anything.


A helping hand: Health advocates ask the questions when you can't

When Yvonne Jordan found her elderly friend lying on the floor of her home, terribly ill, she and a neighbor did the obvious first thing: They called 911.


Comedian Michael Richards said Sunday he did not consider himself a racist, and that he was "shattered" by the comments he made to two young black men during a tirade at a Los Angeles comedy club.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on Monday  maintained its August sales forecast and said demand was  particularly strong in the U.S. Southeast last week as people  stocked up on duct tape, rope and water in preparation for  Hurricane Charley.


Crocodile Hunter highway - Steve Irwin gets road named after him

Iconic Australian crocodile wrangler Steve Irwin will be immortalised in tarmac when the road outside his family zoo is renamed in his honour, officials revealed.


Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali   Larijani said in Madrid on Thursday he would meet European   Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana in two days.


There was a puzzling line in a report in which the Bush Administration asserted it could not vouch for the safety of foreign, lower-cost prescription drugs.


The IRS just upped the ante for Hollywood swag whores--er, award   show attendees.


Defying recent requests from the UN nuclear watchdog agency, the Iranian government said Tuesday it had begun a new round of nuclear experiments, intensifying concerns of UN weapons


Milano, 14:17 - CALCIO, MILAN: PER IL SIENA 20 CONVOCATI

Carlo Ancelotti, allenatore del Milan, ha convocato 20 calciatori per la gara di domani contro il Si...


Swedish Police Hide Threatened Cartoonist

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 17 -- A Swedish cartoonist who depicted the prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog said Monday that police have taken him to a secret location and told him he cannot return home because of a death threat from insurgents in Iraq.


Things seem to be going New Hampshire's way. The Wildcats had a bye week and still moved up two places to No. 7 in the Sports Network Division 1-AA football poll.


Suicide bomber kills 13 in Pakistani capital

A suicide bomber killed 13 people on Tuesday outside a court in the Pakistani capital Islamabad where the country's suspended chief justice was due to speak, police and officials said.


The Killers make a splash amid Glastonbury mud

American indie rock kings The Killers rounded off the second day of the Glastonbury festival with a storming 1 1/2 hour-long set that left the main stage audience cheering for more.


The New York exchange's high costs disappointed investors, while Chicago's floor looks good.


Golf Channel presenter suspended over Woods comment

American cable television network The Golf Channel has suspended one of its presenters for two weeks for making a racially sensitive comment on Friday at the expense of world number one Tiger Woods.


Even though the VIX is at multiyear lows, there is still enough pessimism for the market to climb a wall of worry.


Washington admits failure to get Iran to UN Security Council

VIENNA (MNA) - A United States official confirmed to AFP news agency on Friday that Washington fails to take Iranâs nuclear issue to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions against Tehran.


Intervista al presidente di Confindustria: "Pieni di energie positive, ci sono gli italiani ma non c'Ã¨ piÃ¹ l'Italia""Sbagliato non confrontarsi con le critiche, se non sono immotivate"                                          Montezemolo: "Un paese fai da te ma la sfida al declino non Ã¨ persa"                                                                                di ALBERTO STATERA


Bank of America said it was cooperating with a Justice Department investigation into bidding practices in the municipal bond business in exchange for leniency.


Six new cases of West Nile virus have been reported to state health officials, bringing the number in Nebraska this year to 17. Confirmed cases of West Nile in human beings have been reported from Deuel, Buffalo


Apple's Jobs calls on music industry to drop DRM

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO  - Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs on Tuesday called on the four major record companies to start selling songs online without copy protection software known as digital rights management (DRM).


A Nigerian militant group says it has killed nine government soldiers in a gun battle in the Niger Delta.


Radiation traces found on two BA planes in spy probe

British Airways said on Wednesday that "very low traces" of radiation had been found on two of its aircraft by police probing the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.


The Chinese movie "Sanxia Haoren," or "Still Life," on Saturday took this year's Golden Lion, the top award at the Venice Film Festival.


Arafat, portavoce palestinese: ''Non Ã¨ morto ma Ã¨ in coma ...

Ancora una smentita nella vicenda dello stato di salute di Yasser Arafat. Questa volta Ã¨ la delegata generale della Palestina in Francia, Leila Shahid, a parlare alla radio francese Rtl di ''coma reversibile


Fiom, Fim, Uilm: no a lodo Governo ma negoziato


Barroso chiede un mese per risolvere caso Buttiglione

Alla fine JosÃ© Manuel Durao Barroso si e' arreso, ammettendo che il caso di Rocco Buttiglione era divenuto un ostacolo all'approvazione della Commissione da parte dell'europarlamento, ed ha chiesto un mese di dilazione per trovare una soluzione.


Pink Floyd Stopped by, but Does the Rest of London Even Care?

LONDON, Nov. 23 Â When the Hong Kong property developer Victor Hwang bought the Battersea Power Station, an iconic, hulking shell on the south bank of the Thames, his daughter Vicky was a teenager.


BBC Executives Targeted in Springer Show Protest

The BBC has called in police to  investigate a torrent of abusive calls made to the homes of its  senior executives before its broadcast of a profanity-laden  opera, a BBC spokesman said on Saturday.


Berlin dig finds city older than thought

An archaeological dig in downtown Berlin has uncovered evidence that the German capital is at least 45 years older than had previously been established, authorities said Wednesday.


Mets Reportedly to Make Pedro Martinez Contract Offer

NEW YORK - Omar Minaya wants to make a splash this winter. And with trade talks about Sammy Sosa cooling off, the Mets' GM has turned his attention to free agent Pedro Martinez.


Africa puts hope in Darfur talks as Sudan dismisses UN ultimatum

ABUJA : Sudan's government defiantly dismissed a UN deadline for it to disarm its proxy militia in the Darfur region, insisting it would resolve the conflict there through ongoing African Union peace talks.


Yukos Shareholders to Consider Bankruptcy

Russian oil giant Yukosâ chief executive officer Stephen Theede said today that the company would call an emergency shareholders meeting to consider a possible bankruptcy.


A Muslim charity accused of ties to terrorists has asked a federal judge to dismiss many of the charges the U.S. government filed against it after the 2001 terror attacks.


Shiites urged to turn other cheek to Iraq attacks

Iraq's Shiite Muslims are being urged not to respond with violence to two suicide bomb attacks, which have killed 62 people and wounded more than 100 overnight.


Aston Villa agree a fee to buy Cameroon international Eric Djemba-Djemba from Man Utd.


Howard Keel, Musical Star, Is Dead at 85

Howard Keel, who sang and danced to stardom in the heyday of MGM musicals, died Sunday of colon cancer at his home in Palm Desert, Calif.


New market set as demand in China, India intensifies supply worries, Iraq lends price support. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Oil prices blazed past $47.50 a barrel and set fresh highs early Thursday as demand growth in China and India exacerbated supply shortage ...


Chelsea have destroyed me complains Mutu

Disgraced Romanian striker Adrian Mutu on Sunday blasted Premiership side Chelsea for their haste in sacking him after testing positive for a banned substance.


At least 11 people were killed and more than 20 injured yesterday when a powerful time bomb exploded next to an army truck parked at a teeming outdoor market in south-west Pakistan.


In the West, a Water Fight Over Quality, Not Quantity

Coal bed methane producers are dumping wastewater that Montana ranchers say can destroy the ability to grow anything.


France sends minister in effort to save journalists

France last night dispatched its foreign minister, Michel Barnier, to the Middle East in an attempt to save the lives of two journalists kidnapped by Iraqi militants who have demanded that Paris revokes its ban on Islamic headscarves in schools.


SANTA MARIA, California (CNN) -- Threats made against pop star Michael Jackson prompted authorities to maintain a heightened alert for the singer's court appearance, sources close to the case told CNN Tuesday.


Alberto Gonzales, the White House nominee for attorney general, is likely to face a grilling at a Senate hearing.


Harry Baweja and Adlabs, the team behind LOVE STORY 2050, which marks the acting debut of Harman Baweja, is one ambitious film to look forward to.


Shuttle docks with ISS after 'almost flawless' launch

Torn thermal blanket not a problem The Space Shuttle Atlantis has docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after an "almost flawless" launch last week.â¦


A high-level panel called for sweeping reform of the United Nations in the wake of bitter divisions over the U.S.-led war in Iraq, with proposals to expand the Security Council and to give the powerful body clear guidelines for authorizing preventive military attacks.


A woman who had her 13-year-old daughter's genitalia pierced to make it uncomfortable for her to have sex was acquitted of aggravated child abuse on Thursday.


NYC officials want new 'Survivor' pulled

As CBS prepares to launch a new season of the hit reality show "Survivor," this time featuring teams divided by race, enraged city officials are saying it promotes divisiveness and are calling for the network to reconsider.


Home Prices Fall in Nearly One-Fourth of Metropolitan Regions

The latest data indicates that slowing home sales and the rising number of properties for sale is forcing more sellers to reduce prices in many locations across the country.


Cisco Systems on Tuesday introduced the Cisco File Engine Series, a line of appliance-based solutions utilizing WAFS (wide area file services) technology designed for branch office consolidation. Â