SALT LAKE CITY, Utah  - After more than a century on the fringe of America's consciousness, Mormons are riding a wave of media attention and public scrutiny -- and say they welcome the chance to set a few things straight.


Pantheios is an Open Source C/C++ Logging API library, offering an optimal combination of 100% type-safety, efficiency, genericity and extensibility. It is simple to use and extend, highly-portable (platform and compiler-independent) and, best of all, it upholds the C tradition of you only pay for what you use.   Pantheios supports logging of message statements of arbitrary complexity, consisting of heterogeneous types.  Pantheios supports filtering of log messages based on severity level including (but not limited to) the eight levels defined by the SysLog protocol.  Pantheios supports back-end output, individually and in combination, to stderr/stdout, SysLog (including a custom implementation of the SysLog protocol for Windows), Windows debugger, Windows event log, COM Error Object, Speech, or any custom back-end extension you care to write. Importantly, Pantheios is readily extended to use the existing transport mechanisms of feature-rich logging libraries such as ACE, log4cpp, log4cplus, log4cxx.  Pantheios does not contain any compiler-specific or platform-specific constructs. It supports UNIX (including Linux and Mac OS-X), and Windows, and should work with any operating system. It is known to be compatible with Borland (5.5.1+), Comeau (4.3.3+), Digital Mars (8.45+), GCC (3.2+), Intel (6+), Metrowerks (8+), Microsoft Visual C++ (5.0+), and should work with any reasonably modern C++ compiler.  Pantheios is completely free and includes source released under a BSD-style license.  Release 1.0.1 beta 89 incorporates:  * refactored example directories and file-names  * enhanced makefiles to incorporate all examples   Note: this release of Pantheios requires STLSoft 1.9.17, or later. Download from http://stlsoft.org/  Download from: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=141831&package_id=155759  Discuss at: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=475313  Pantheios website: http://pantheios.org/


New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush and his family appear to have accepted gifts, money and other benefits worth more than $100,000 from two marketing agents while the Heisman Trophy winner was still playing at Southern California, according to a report posted Thursday on Yahoo.com.


Estonians face massive computer fraud charges

Two Estonians are to go on trial here for allegedly siphoning off hundreds of thousands of euros from the country's state-run post office using computer fraud, the prosecutor's office announced.


The meeting of the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers produced an 8.0 preliminary overnight Nielsen rating, a 78 percent leap from the comparable broadcast last year.


South Africa's government warns striking nurses they will be fired unless they return to work by Monday.


China, Germany sign 22 agreements to boost bilateral ties :

Beijing, Dec 6 : China and Germany today signed 22 cooperative documents here to boost bilateral relations and trade cooperation after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder held wide-ranging talks and established a 'hot line


US Judge Orders Release of FBI Files on Lennon

Will the world finally learn more about the FBI's tailing of counter-culture icon John Lennon? A federal judge ordered the FBI to release their files on late Beatles singer John Lennon to a California professor


Gordon Brown praises a joint plan by some of the world's main central banks to ease credit problems.


Gazans head home as Egypt chokes off supplies

RAFAH, Egypt  - Thousands of Palestinians streamed home through the breaches in Gaza's border with Egypt on Sunday after Egyptian authorities choked off supplies to the area and moved to restore control.


Princess's plane in near miss with RAF jet

Air traffic controllers blamed a military pilot for a near miss over Morecambe Bay yesterday in which a plane carrying the Princess Royal had to go into a steep descent to avoid a Eurofighter Typhoon.


ATA Holdings Corp. (ATAH), parent of struggling low-cost carrier ATA Airlines, on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as falling fares and soaring fuel prices drained it of cash.


UPDATE 1-BAR win contract tug-of-war over Button

Briton Jenson Button will drive for BAR next year but is likely to join Williams in 2006 after Formula One's Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ended a tug-of-war between the teams on Wednesday.


Whole of In Rainbows plus 'other bits' Radiohead will perform the whole of their latest album In Rainbows plus some "other bits" at 12am EST on 31 December on Current.com, Reuters reports.â¦


British anti-terror police probing 'thousands' of suspects

British police are currently trying to monitor "thousands" of potential security suspects, the head of the anti-terrorism unit at London's Metropolitan Police said in an interview to be broadcast Sunday.


Marxist rebels have abducted at least eight Colombian tourists celebrating Christmas at a lakeside spa in the northwest, officials said Saturday.


After a lengthy auction stretching over two days, a federal bankruptcy judge on Friday approved the sale of California-based Tower Records to Great American Group, which plans to liquidate the music retailer.


John Lewis and Waitrose top the Which? shopper satisfaction survey, but no-frills grocers do well too.


Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in Gaza, was freed early on Wednesday after a late-night deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.


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Most of the extrasolar planets discovered to date are gas giants like Jupiter, but their orbits are either much closer to their parent stars or are highly eccentric. Planet hunters are on the verge of confirming the discovery of Jupiter-size planets with Jupiter-like orbits. Solar systems that contain these "good" Jupiters may harbor habitable Earth-like planets as well.


Nigerian consortium Bluestar, led by tycoon Aliko Dangote, pulls out of a deal to take stakes in oil refineries.


British police said an eighth suspect had been arrested in connection with a suspected al Qaeda plot to detonate car bombs in London and Scotland and police sources said two of those held were doctors.


Chrysler deal vote mixed in early results

United Auto Workers members at a major Chrysler LLC assembly plant in St. Louis have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract with Chrysler, delivering a setback to union leadership in early voting on the four-year deal.


SCO Admits 'Substantial Doubt' of Survival

It's running out of cash and losing in court, and now SCO tells the SEC that things look bleak.


Sharon to Present Gaza Withdrawal Plan to Parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says he will present his controversial Gaza Strip withdrawal plan to parliament on October 25.


Livorno, 19:59 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: OGGI UN SOLO ALLENAMENTO

Il Livorno ha svolto solo un allenamento mattutino, con esercizi atletici sotto la direzione del del...


Ukraine's Opposition Sees Path to Victory

Opposition hopeful Viktor Yushchenko said Wednesday a parliamentary vote to root out cheating in elections opened the way for him to win a re-run of a rigged presidential poll.


Manny flies to Italy after stunning recovery

SINGAPORE : A five-year-old Indonesian girl critically injured in last month's bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta flew to a new life in Italy on Monday after making a spectacular recovery at a Singapore hospital.


Gartner: Q2 server shipments up on Sun, Dell strength

Server shipments and revenue increased in the second quarter as Sun Microsystems Inc. and Dell Inc. gained market share at the expense of Hewlett-Packard Co.


UN wants African monitors in Darfur camps

African monitors should deploy in camps for the almost 1.5 million displaced by the conflict in Darfur and should also monitor police to help build trust with the local community, the United Nations says.


The 1991 Persian Gulf War and subsequent U.N. inspections destroyed Iraq's illicit weapons capability and, for the most part, Saddam Hussein did not try to rebuild it, according to an extensive report by the chief U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq.


Annan terms iraq war illegal; says credible elections unlikely

United Nations: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has termed the US-led invasion of Iraq "illegal" as it contravened the world body's charter and said he feared "credible" elections in that country as planned were unlikely to take place given the present


The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Vodafone has given Verizon Wireless the green-light to make a bid to buy Sprint. "Verizon Communications Inc.


The film stars the hot Arya, whose Pattiyal was a surprise hit.


Edwards's wife told she has breast cancer

ELIZABETH EDWARDS, the wife of the Democrat vice-presidential candidate John Edwards, was given a diagnosis of breast cancer on Wednesday, the day her husband and John Kerry conceded the US election to President Bush.


You forget about Mark Bellhorn. He lulls you to sleep with those droopy eyes and that droopy hair and his insistence on examining every pitch as though it is a rare piece of art. He'll drive you crazy, this second baseman, who takes and takes and takes pitches until he either walks or strikes out. Or hits incredible clutch home ...


Violence is anathema to modern German sensibilities. That pacifism applied to video games could mean legal repercussions. By Bruce Gain.


When Saturday's Live Earth concerts bring focus to global warming, millions around the world will hear about Live Earth New York.


La. mayor: state may take over DA office

Mayor Ray Nagin says the state could take over the New Orleans district attorney's office as early as Monday as the agency faces a multimillion-dollar civil judgment.


Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson is  set to report a drop in fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday as  its focus on lower-priced phones puts pressure on margins,  analysts say.


The United States wants recruit Britain and other countries to share biometric data on terrorists and criminals, a British newspaper reported Tuesday.


Britain Rules Out Talks as Bigley Pleads for Life

BAGHDAD, 24 September 2004 - The British government yesterday ruled out negotiations with the kidnappers of Kenneth Bigley in Iraq despite a personal appeal from the captive to Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life.


Pakistan may allow film on slain journalist Pearl

Pakistan may consider granting   permission for the shooting of a film about slain U.S. reporter   Daniel Pearl, an official said on Thursday.


Consumer spending rebounded in September while manufacturing activity expanded in October, though at a slower pace than the previous month, providing further evidence of continued but moderating economic growth on the eve of the presidential election.


MI6's former chief denies that the service murdered Princess Diana at the inquest into her death.


The Taliban are on the move again in Afghanistan. And, in   other news, Suri Cruise has two eyes, a nose and a full head of hair.


Supreme Court stops execution of Texas man

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday stopped the execution of a Texas convict scheduled to be put to death for the 1998 killing of his parents, two days after the court said it will consider whether lethal injection violates a constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.


Bishop denies having christened Beckham boys

A senior Irish bishop denied that he was the clergyman who christened the sons of British soccer captain David Beckham and his pregnant pop star wife Victoria.


Canadians Prepare to Monitor Ukraineâs Election

Hundreds of Canadians will be celebrating the holidays far from home as they monitor elections in the Ukraine. Five hundred observers are in the country with hopes of keeping the voting fair after the last


Sharon Rejects Settler Demands Over Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, and Cabinet Secretary Yisrael Maimon, right, begins his weekly cabinet meeting, at his office, in Jerusalem, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004.


Russia, U.S. spar on Kosovo, missile shield

POTSDAM, Germany  - Russia and the United States sparred over Kosovo and U.S. missile shield plans on Wednesday, souring a meeting aimed at preparing the ground for next week's Group of Eight summit on the Baltic coast.


Caffeine doubles miscarriage risk, study finds

Pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those who avoid caffeine, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


Angelina Jolie tops Reuters' celebrity do-gooder poll

From tattooed wild woman to humanitarian heroine -- what a difference a few years has made for Angelina Jolie, who topped a Reuters poll released on Thursday of the best celebrity humanitarians of 2007.


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


Microsoft Readies Five September Security Updates

The software giant says it will release five sets of security patches next Tuesday, including a critical update for users of Windows 2000.


Talks on Iraq Mark Latest About-Face by Bush

He was against it before he was for it. The same president who mocked the idea of talking with Iran and Syria as recently as two weeks ago is now sending emissaries to a regional conference to talk with Iran and Syria.


Blog: Although rare, a sophisticated attacker could perform a man-in-the-middle attack using Google Desktop.


Reggio Calabria, 20:10 - CALCIO, ATALANTA; COLANTUONO: QUI E' DIFFICILE FAR PUNTI

Soddisfatto del pari si Reggio Calabria il tecnico dell'Atalanta Stefano Colantuono: "Sono contento ...


Satirist Franken announces bid for US Senate

Comedian Al Franken, known for his lacerating satire of the American right, discarded his customary wisecracks as he announced soberly he would run for the US Senate.


Deauville Journal: Airline Opens a New Breach in the French Defenses

Low-cost air travel has brought the British in droves to snap up cheap French real estate as retirement or vacation retreats.


The companyâs shares plunged 15.9 percent to a nearly four-year low of $10.36 in morning trading after its net profit fell 84 percent in the fourth quarter.


(InfoWorld) - Extending its developer outreach, complex event processing software maker StreamBase is making a development environment available as a free plug-in to the Eclipse platform. StreamBase on Monday is unveiling this capability with the StreamBase Developer Edition. The package features the StreamBase Studio developer tool and a non-production version of the StreamBase stream processing engine. Developers can plug the tool into the Eclipse IDE. Developer Edition is available free over the Web. StreamBase Studio previously was based on Eclipse. "What we're finding is you want a Web distribution of your software. [We] want to make it very easy for developers to try out the system," said Michael Stonebraker, founder and CTO of StreamBase. Developers can use the tool to build applications, but once an application is deployed into production, users must purchase a StreamBase license, which starts in price at $95,000. StreamBase's engine is being used in applications ranging from click stream monitoring in e-business systems to financial services and military surveillance. StreamBase with its application development strategy leverages the open source Eclipse plug-in framework. The company's unveiling features and plug-ins to Eclipse that make it easy for developers to connect new data feeds or custom adapters to the StreamBase engine. Input and output plug-ins enable, respectively, the stream processing system to access events and send processed data to enterprise systems. Wizards and templates in the Developer Edition assist with connecting to XML message systems, financial market data feeds, and other data providers. Developers can leverage Eclipse capabilities including testing and debugging, version control, and customer development. Enhancements being unveiled this week will be available online here on Friday as will a re-launched StreamBase Developer Zone, an online resource for developers. It features blogs, sample code, product documentation, and FAQs.


Bidding for 35% state-owned stake in former telecom monopoly BTC...

Business: 27 January 2005, Thursday. Bidding for state-owned shares in former telecom monopoly BTC started on the non-cash segment of the Bulgarian bourse at 6am on Friday morning.


UN Council to Send More Peacekeepers to Congo

Key Security Council members  reached agreement on Wednesday on a resolution authorizing an  additional 5,900 peacekeeping troops to help Democratic  Republic of Congo keep a shaky peace on track.


MIAMI - Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a Category 1 storm early Thursday as it remained in the open Atlantic well east of Bermuda, forecasters said.  At 5 a.m.


PADANG, Indonesia  - Aid began to flow on Wednesday to survivors of deadly earthquakes in Indonesia's West Sumatra as rescue teams searched frantically for victims who may still be trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings.


Why do producers blow up money on films like Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara?


The European Commission plans to announce a formal proposal settling the long-running Coca-Cola antitrust case later on Tuesday, a source close to the situation said.


Computer shipments rose this summer at the fastest rate in nearly two years, and Hewlett-Packard Co. pulled still farther ahead of Dell Inc. as the world's largest maker of PCs, two technology research firms reported Wednesday.


U.S. telephone carrier customers of Samsung Electronics saw slowing sales of cell phones towards the end of the 2007 holiday shopping period, which was a strong sales period for Samsung, a top executive for the phone maker said on Sunday.


Explosive cutting charges are to be used to separate the hull of the stricken MSC Napoli off the Devon coast.


Per il 2008, analisi prevedono mercati in crescita


Sponge Duck Toy Creates Buzz in Tennessee

SPRING HILL, Tenn. - Katherine Williams says the yellow ducky sponge she put on sale at a flea market is merely a child's toy...


Nyon, 12:42 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS-MILAN; GANDINI: SORTEGGIO OK

Il direttore organizzativo del Milan Umberto Gandini dopo il sorteggio di Champions League a Nyon: '...


Seven U.S. troops were killed in Iraq on Thursday, the U.S. military said on Friday.


The next batch of painful "Jackass" stunts is coming to a computer screen near you.


Prosecutors dropped Medicaid fraud charges against former Gov. Don Siegelman and a top aide Tuesday after a judge threw out a conspiracy charge that was the linchpin of the case.


Hayek Sitting Pretty with 'Betty La Fea'

Salma Hayek is returning to her telenovela roots with a one-hour project for ABC, an American version of the phenomenally successful Latin American soap opera "Betty La Fea."


Canada Signals Crackdown on Internet Pharmacies

The Canadian government signaled on  Thursday it was ready to crack down on Internet pharmacies that  send cheap medicine to the United States, often without  Canadian doctors having seen the patients.


Dozens of Taleban fighters die in clashes with Pakistani forces, the military says - but militants dismiss the claim.


Guantanamo Briton tells of torture and death threats

A British detainee at Guantanamo Bay has revealed how he saw two prisoners die at the hands of their American captors, before making a plea for his release in the first letter from a serving prisoner at the camp to be made public.


Japan's Nikkei average edged up 0.29  percent at the opening on Tuesday, with a second day of falls  in oil prices easing fears about the global economy and  prompting buying in exporters such as Sony Corp.


Michael Moore says he won't submit "Fahrenheit 9/11" for consideration as best documentary at this year's Academy Awards. Instead, he's going for the bigger prize of best picture.


(CBS) Three studies are out with new information about both detection and treatment of breast cancer. The Early Show Dr. Emily Senay offers the details.


Developments Tuesday in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon:


A bride is fined after admitting assaulting her new husband with a stilleto heel on their wedding day.


New Jersey Requires H.I.V. Test in Pregnancy

An H.I.V. test is about to become as routine as an ultrasound for pregnant women in New Jersey.


Rumour on arsenal explosion in Phang-nga groundless

Rumours were flying this morning about an arsenal explosion near Khao Lak National Park in Phang-nga province this morning . Rear Adm.


Shortstop Angel Berroa, last season's AL Rookie of the Year, was recalled by the Kansas City Royals on Monday after a brief stint in the minors.


UPDATE 2-US Airways files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy again

US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , squeezed severely by low-cost rivals and soaring fuel prices and failing in its drive for new


North Korea State Symphony to play in Britain: report

The North Korea State Symphony Orchestra is to play two concerts in Britain, including one in the city where the country's football team was based at the 1966 World Cup, The Guardian said Saturday.


Microsoft Gambles One EU Customer Will Make Its Case

It has been "Issues Week" all week for Microsoft, and Thursday, the company took on the dreaded interoperability issue. But its choice of message was called into question a bit yesterday after Microsoft boasted of having signed up its first official customer for its interoperability IP licenses: Quest Software.


U.S. Spy Plane Crashes Near Base in Pakistan

A pilotless U.S. spy plane crashed near its military base in southern Pakistan on Sunday but there were no casualties or damage, police said.


A Spanish-Language Store Is Forced to Close Its Books

The demise of LibrerÃa Lectorum comes as a particular blow to the Hispanic literary community in New York.


Livestock in England can now be taken to slaughter as foot-and-mouth crisis rules are relaxed.


Spurs 85, Cavs 76: Spurs Show That James Has Much to Learn

The education of LeBron James, rising N.B.A. star, took on a decidedly rougher look Thursday night, right around the time that he encountered the San Antonio Spurs.


Vatican beatification stirs Spanish war memories

The Vatican held the biggest mass  beatification in history on Sunday, putting nearly 500  Catholics killed during the Spanish civil war on the path to  possible sainthood.


Fidel Castro is stronger, obviously improving and increasingly getting back to work, Cuba's Foreign Minister said Monday.


The cable network's "Sopranos," "Sex and the City'' and "Angels in America" dominated the 56th annual Emmy Awards on Sunday.


'The Big One' Is a Big Problem for Old Seattle Houses

SEATTLE -- "We got problems here." So explained Craig S. Weaver, a seismologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and chief of its Pacific Northwest earthquake studies project. "There will be earthquakes. You can take that to the bank."


An strike at India's state-run domestic airlines enters its second day, with more cancelled fights.


League One side Bristol Rovers will join Barnsley and three other Championship clubs in the FA Cup quarter-final draw on Monday.


Five Seattle players score in double figures Tuesday as the Storm earn an 81-69 win over the Sky.


Lo afferma il Garante.Tesoro,rincari per accordo compagnie


Membrane potentials, action potentials, and neurons

Neural impulses, synaptic transmission, and drug action : A 3 part series    Part I : \


Magma Breaks Surface at Mount St. Helens

Magma that has been rising inside Mount St. Helens after weeks of earthquakes and steam eruptions finally pushed its way to the surface Tuesday, forming a new lava dome just behind the existing one in the volcano's crater.


Spy who helped 10,000 Jews flee Nazis hailed a 'true British hero'

Frank Foley was posted to the German capital by the Secret Intelligence Service, now better known as MI6, in the early 1920s.


Basketball Hall of Fame Inducts the Class of 2007

Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson is inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.


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Verizon, Bain Near Canada Directory Deal

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is near an agreement to sell its Canadian telephone directory business to private equity firm Bain Capital, the New York Post said on Wednesday.


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


ESPAD results reveal persistent alcohol problem amongst Maltese ...

com). ST. VENERA, Malta (di-ve news)--December 14, 2004--1900CET-- For the third time, local agency Sedqa took part in the international study ESPAD, a European school survey project on alcohol and other drugs.


AFRICA:  Marshalling Aid Will Not Be Easy

LONDON, Jan 12 (IPS) - Will the world do for Africa now what the United  States did for Europe after World War II? One continent had been  devastated by a dramatic war, the other has been laid low by  grinding poverty. There are new signals for change, but whether  change will follow is another matter.


U.N. Council gets resolution on Kosovo independence

The United States and European  nations circulated on Wednesday a draft U.N. Security Council  resolution that would pave the way for independence in Kosovo  if further negotiations fail in four months time.


Yasser Arafat, the man who embodied the cause of the Palestinian people for four decades, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday at a hospital outside of Paris, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. He was 75.


2 Mass. shopping centers part of $32m cash deal

THE REGION Retail real estate investment trust Cedar Shopping Centers Inc. said it will buy six shopping centers, including two in Massachusetts, from Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based WP Realty for about $32 million in cash. Cedar Shopping Centers will also assume about $86 million in debt. The shopping centers include West Bridgewater Plaza in West Bridgewater and Kings Plaza in New ...


Castro not bed-ridden, but his summit show uncertain

Ailing Fidel Castro is no longer   bed-ridden and is working the telephone giving orders but   whether he will make his first public appearance since falling   ill and show up at a summit hosted by Cuba is still anyone's   guess.


Agriculture minister takes over French Finance ministry

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- French Agriculture Minister Herve Gaymard will replace Nicolas Sarkozy as finance minister, le Monde reported Monday.


High-Level Group for creation of Integral Economic Space (among...

Welcome to the Ukrainian radio's Web Page. We are sincerely glad to you. We shall inform you about the most important events in political, social and economic life of Ukraine frankly and detail.


Former Yankee Leyritz Charged With D.U.I. in Fatal Crash

Jim Leyritz, a World Series hero for the Yankees in 1996, faces manslaughter and drunken driving charges in connection with a car accident early Friday morning that killed a 30-year-old woman.


The oil ministers of Opec heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have pledged to maintain output after prices hit new peaks at the end of last week.


Roma, 23:30 - CALCIO, INTER; CRESPO: GRANDE PARTITA

''Stasera dovevamo stare tranquilli, abbiamo fatto un'ottima gara con la Sampdoria, e questa sera un...


Hummer shows off the HX concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.


Motions against Sudan, Zimbabwe fail in UN committee

Two proposed resolutions condemning widespread rights abuses in Sudan and Zimbabwe failed to pass a UN committee, mired in debate between African and western nations.


Sri Lanka have virtually secured their place in the final of the Paktel Cup against Pakistan after easing to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Saturday.


MONTREAL -- Frank Cotroni, a reputed crime boss who rose to prominence during Montreal's Mafia heyday of the 1950s, '60s and '70s, reportedly died yesterday although authorities wouldn't confirm it. He was 72. Cotroni and his brothers Vic and Pepe were ...


Britain, France, and Germany to offer Iran nuclear technology if it ends uranium enrichment efforts. Agence France-Presse reports that Britain, France and Germany are "ready to promise Iran nuclear technology


JO-ANN BARNAS: Games are great, but can't beat camaraderie

ATHENS, Greece -- Just so you know, my first Olympic moment wasn't my best -- it was my worst. It wasn't the food on my flight from New York to Athens on Aug. 8. It was watching Adam Sandler in "51 Dates" with Greek subtitles.


Six top-10 hoops teams in action tonight

No. 1 Illinois seeks to match its best start since the 1989-90 season when it meets Missouri at the Savvis Center on Wednesday. All five starters scored in double figures in Illinoisâ 93-56 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday.


South Korea's Ban likely to succeed Annan at U.N.

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon is likely to succeed Kofi Annan as U.N. secretary-general after cementing his lead in an informal poll on Monday with no opposition from the five council powers.


Asthma in UK Children Quadrupled Since 70s -Study

Asthma rates among UK children have quadrupled since the 1970s and more than doubled in the past decade, according to a study published on Wednesday.


Torn between family photos and a stack of periodicals.


Bulgaria to charge Libyan police with torture

A Bulgarian prosecutor is to file charges against 11 Libyan police officers for allegedly torturing five Bulgarian nurses who have been sentenced to death in Libya.


Leader lies in deep coma `between life and death'

PARISâPalestinian leader Yasser Arafat lies in a deep coma "between life and death," says the Palestinian envoy to France.


Bill Nicholson, who died on Saturday at the age of 85 after a long illness, was a legend for what he achieved as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, taking on a struggling team and within 18 months turning them into Double winners.


With cellphone video, little brother is always watching

Also: When iPods die. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


The dollar drifted in a tight range on  Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data did  little to alter investors' expectations that the Federal  Reserve would continue to raise interest rates at a measured  pace.


Yahoo investing in Indian wind power, Brazilian hydropower

Yahoo investments aimed at offsetting the company's 2006 greenhouse gases.


VIENNA, Austria - Organizers of a campaign trying to clear Vienna's streets of dog droppings urged residents Thursday to record how many turds they see in the space of five minutes and report the figure as part of an impromptu census.


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Three children from a care home are missing on the Lancashire moors after they are separated from a group.


Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov pledged Friday that Russia would keep meeting its oil export commitments to China, an apparent reference to fears that a cut in production at the beleaguered Yukos oil company could harm Beijing.


Questioning the Allure of Putting Cells in the Bank

Some experts say consumers should think twice before spending money on storing stem cells, because it is not clear how useful they will be.


Modena, 19:14 - CALCIO, MODENA: SVOLTO UN TEST CON GLI ALLIEVI

Amichevole infrasettimanale per il Modena, che ha affrontato al campo Zelocchi la formazione degli A...


Amid Relative Calm, Iraqis React to Calls for Election Delay

Four Iraqi civilians were killed and one wounded when a car bomb exploded 60 miles north of here in Samarra this afternoon, while American and Iraqi troops continued


Il moderno Maigret di Sergio Castellitto

L'inseparabile pipa e le bretelle. Questo Ã¨ quello che Sergio Castellitto ha voluto mantenere dell'immagine classica dell'ispettore Maigret, per costruire un personaggio ''piÃ¹ moderno''. D'accordo sul taglio


First direct flights from China to Taiwan in 55 years land

The first two direct flights from China to Taiwan since the end of a civil war 55 years ago landed in Taipei, carrying Taiwanese businesspeople home for the Lunar New Year holidays.


French director Philippe de Broca, who worked as an assistant to Claude Chabrol and Francois Truffaut before becoming known for his own eccentric comedies, has died.


Agency gives phone companies more leeway in sharing connections. Also: Broadband over power lines gets green light.


At least 23 passengers killed in Honduran bus shooting

Unknown men assailed a public bus in northern Honduras on Thursday, killing at least 23 passengers, the Honduran La Prensa newspaper reported on its Web site.


Palestinian farmers fight Israel eviction threat

AL HADIDIYA, West Bank  - Al Hadidiya means "iron-clad" in Arabic, but the Palestinian farmers and shepherds who live on the rocky West Bank field that bears the name lead fragile lives.


Tropical Storm Death Toll Rises in Haiti

GONAIVES, Haiti - Officials involved in the search for victims of the devastating floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Jeanne said they have found hundreds more bodies, raising the death toll in Haiti to nearly 2,000 people.    Almost 900 others were listed as missing and presumed dead - washed out to sea or buried in debris...


Large increase in Apple hardware shipments for Q3 put it at number three in the U.S., behind Dell and HP.


In shadow of scandals, Brazil's Lula faces run-off

Battered by a string of  political scandals, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da  Silva squandered what seemed to be a sure first-round election  victory and now must face a run-off vote against an energized  opposition candidate.


Napoli: uomo ferito a colpi d'arma da fuoco

NAPOLI - Si e' conclusa con il ferimento di un 39enne una tentata rapina a Frattamaggiore, nel napoletano. L'uomo si trovava in centro in compagnia di un'amica, quando e' stato avvicinato da due persone in


Japanese high-tech manufacturers enjoy higher profits but outlook mixed

Major Japanese electronics makers posted higher profits in the six months to September but reported mixed forecasts for the year to March on uncertain US economic prospects and high energy costs.


Patches containing the prescription painkiller fentanyl were recalled Tuesday, because of a flaw that could cause patients or caregivers to overdose on the potent drug inside.


Ken Livingstone refuses to retract a comment made to a Jewish reporter which likened him to a concentration camp guard.


Canta canzone Monroe in spot per nuovo profumo stilista


Arctic Melting Fast; May Swamp U.S. Coasts by 2099

Scientists have found that the ice in Greenland and the Arctic is melting so rapidly that most of it could be gone by the end of the century. Low-lying lands could be flooded and polar bears could go extinct, among other possibilities.


Sombre New Year Celebrations as World Weighs Tsunami

The traditional party of the year will  be a somber affair across the globe.


Imam Roma, 'tempi maturi dialogo tra religioni'


The last time things were this good for the Cincinnati Reds, frosty winds and freezing temperatures had fans bundled up in their ballpark.


'Vita sessuale a rischio per un adolescente su tre'

TRIESTE, 23 SETTEMBRE 2004 - Piccoli 'difetti' ai genitali fin dai 13 anni, segnali di impotenza fin dai 17 e infezioni contagiose fin dal primo rapporto. La vita sessuale di un adolescente italiano su tre Ã¨ a rischio.


SpaceShipOne Wins $10 Million Prize with Flight

MOJAVE, Calif.  - The world's first privately  funded manned spacecraft soared through the blue fringe of  Earth's atmosphere to the blackened frontiers of space on  Monday for the second time within a week to win a $10 million  prize designed to spur commercial space travel.


Three  Genes Believed To Increase the Risk Of MS Are Identified

Genes newly linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis have bolstered understanding of the incurable nerve disorder and may lead to added treatments, researchers said.


Spy story, ultimo atto E' il giorno del giudizio

Formula 1: oggi a Parigi la Fia dovrà decidere se punire o meno la McLaren per la vicenda spionaggio che vede coinvolta anche la Ferrari. C'è anche il leader del Mondiale Hamilton


The patriotism factor: asset or liability?

Connie Cominsky, a suburban businesswoman, has become the archetype disillusioned Republican and made it her mission to vote the US president out of office.


A bit of bubbly, a few verses of Auld Lang Syne and candidates, candidates and more candidates.


Shuttle ends mission with California landing

Space  shuttle Atlantis landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California  on Friday after a fiery descent through the Earth's atmosphere  that capped a two-week mission to the International Space  Station.


Property Rights Coalition Renews Call for Constitutional Amendment to Protect Texans

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Texas lawmakers should revisit the issue of eminent domain reform to protect Texas property owners, announced the Property Rights Organization of Texas today.


Shocked Manchester wins first UK supercasino

The northern city of Manchester unexpectedly won the fight to host Britain's first Las Vegas-style supercasino on Tuesday, beating off challengers including nearby Blackpool and London's Millennium Dome.Comment


Welcome to a new on-line column here at LinuxJournal.com, "Linux Products Insider".  I'm James Gray, Products Editor at Linux Journal.  After the spam has been deencrusted and hucksters repelled, I'll use this space to update you on the latest and greatest products and services that I find using my secret channels.  This week, I had the chance to take part in a press conference with Mark Shuttleworth, Founder of Ubuntu.  Read on to learn why Shuttleworth's is so fired up about the new Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" (available this week), as well as why he thinks Ubuntu is so darned successful.  read more


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon will write "Snow and the Seven," an East-meets-West retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," for Walt Disney Pictures.


Portsmouth Manager Redknapp Resigns to Take `Break' From Soccer

Harry Redknapp has quit as manager of English soccer Premiership club Portsmouth and said he wants a ``complete break'' from the game, the club Web site reported.


Petrol stations targeted in Basque separatist attacks

BOMBS exploded at five petrol stations in the Madrid area yesterday after a telephone warning from the armed Basque separatist group ETA.


With housing woes weighing it down, the furniture maker swings to a loss for the quarter.


In an escalating legal battle, Microsoft and Amazon.com are bringing their combined weight to bear on spammers and phishers. The Seattle-area companies disclosed Tuesday that they are collaborating


Brokaw Goes Out with Bang in NBC Ratings

Tom Brokaw's last turn in the "NBC Nightly News" anchor chair Wednesday crushed the competition and was the largest total audience to see the newscast since Jan. 16, 1997.


The world of football will honour the victims of the Munich air disaster on Wednesday, 50 years after it killed 23 people.


Spain Asks Swiss to Extradite Bomb Plot Suspect

Spain is seeking the extradition from  Switzerland of the suspected leader of a Muslim cell police  believe was planning a truck bomb attack in central Madrid.


'Incredibles' Has Edge Over 'Polar' at Box Office

Warner Bros. Pictures' costly new entrant "The Polar Express" goes up against reigning champ "The Incredibles" at the weekend box office, but is unlikely to dislodge the hit superhero cartoon.


Pollution Leaves Beloved Dolphin Of Yangtze 'Functionally' Extinct

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13 -- For millions of years, the Chinese river dolphin  basked in the waters of the mighty Yangtze, a gray phantom more than six feet long with a sharp snout and tiny eyes. The endearing creature, which the Chinese call baiji, was the stuff of legend, a goddess to some, and the...


Stime riviste al rialzo, aumentati i consumi


Waterford Wedgwood Issues Profits Warning

Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the world-famous but debt-laden maker of luxury homewares, issued a profits warning Thursday as it unveiled a $72 million plan to acquire British rival Royal Doulton.


Pfizer to cut U.S. sales force by 20 percent

Pfizer Inc.  said on Tuesday it would cut its U.S. sales force by about 20 percent, or some 2,200 jobs, as part of a comprehensive cost-cutting program.


Scelte le possibili coppie eredi al trono di Striscia

Roma, 23 settembre - Svetoslava ed Elena, Angela e Laura, Lucia e Vera o Paola e Noemi. Da una di queste quattro coppie usciranno le eredi di Giorgia Palmas ed Elena Barolo alla corte del Gabibbo. Sono state


TV torture scenes trouble human rights activists

Desperate to get answers from a terrorism suspect who is refusing to talk, steely eyed U.S. intelligence agent Jack Bauer bursts into an interrogation room and shoots the prisoner in the leg.


Living in the least sprawling areas, compared with living in the most, is likely to add 4 years to life span.


S.E.C. Says Fannie Mae Violated Accounting Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered Fannie Mae to restate its earnings for the last four years after concluding that it had violated accounting rules.


Tickets for this 'more than a cricket match' sold out in three hours when placed on sale back in May. But while most appeared to have gone to India's supporters, it was Pakistan's


Kiwis gain lead after Franklin hat-trick

Dhaka: New Zealand rode on fast bowler James Franklin's hat-trick to seize the initiative on the second day of the the opening Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday.


Regulators don't object to Euronext/NYSE merger

European regulators said on Tuesday they do not intend objecting to the proposed merger of Euronext and the NYSE, removing a hurdle to the completion of the $10 billion transatlantic alliance.


U2 'Bomb' Album Hits Shelves After Publicity Blitz

Irish rock band U2 will soon discover  whether the Internet leak of its first studio album in four  years will harm sales of "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,"  released in America Tuesday after a blitz of publicity.


EU antitrust power in balance on Microsoft decision

A European Union court will decide on  Monday whether Microsoft abused its near-monopoly position on  the world's 1 billion computers and servers to push smaller  competitors out of the marketplace.


Christmas came early for fans of the fictional boy wizard Harry Potter on Tuesday, with news that author JK Rowling has finished the sixth book in series, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.


Dell on Monday added a new series of blade products to its PowerEdge server line, expanding its presence in a market dominated by rivals IBM and Hewlett-Packard.The PowerEdge M-Series of blades includes the fastest-performing and most power-efficient blade servers the company has, said Mike Roberts, senior product planning manager for Dell.The PowerEdge M1000E, a 10U enclosure, will support the new Intel-based PowerEdge M600 and Advanced Micro Devices-based PowerEdge M605 blade servers, also announced Monday.The M1000E enclosure supports a range of network connectivity options, including modules for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand connectivity. The enclosure allows customers to upgrade or stack up on network hardware to boost networking speed.The PowerEdge M600 blade server is a dual-socket server that supports up to two quad-core Intel Xeon processors, including processors in the Xeon 5400 series running at up to 3.16GHz. The dual-socket PowerEdge M605 servers support dual-core Opteron 2000 series processors running at up to 3GHz. Both blades support Windows Server 2003 and Linux OSes.Targeted at data centers, the PowerEdge M1000E enclosure is priced at $5,999, and the blades start at $1,849. The products will be available worldwide starting Monday.Dell's OpenManage systems management technology, which will be bundled with the blades, includes energy management tools. Capabilities include real-time power reporting and the ability to set power usage by blade.Power efficiency in blade servers is an important consideration for those looking to upgrade data centers, said Richard Doherty, cofounder and director of Envisioneering Group. Energy costs have become a big factor in considering hardware for data centers, and companies are taking a closer look at reducing their carbon footprints, Doherty said."Going greener can be a reason for an upgrade," Doherty said.The new blade server gives Dell an opportunity to catch up with HP and IBM blade products, especially in small data centers, Doherty said. Dell's PowerEdge M-Series will compete with IBM's BladeCenter H and HP's BladeSystem c-Class blades.In addition, the new blade servers will need strong management tools in order to succeed, Doherty said. Dell in the past has announced service and support initiatives that haven't panned out, and the company's OpenManage system management tools are not as strong as autonomic computing offerings from HP and IBM, Doherty said.System management is a big concern for data centers, and customers are looking for the ability to manage systems without the need for additional IT engineers, Doherty said.


Montreal city councillor charged with sexual assault and sexual touching

MONTREAL (CP) - A city councillor who is a retired school principal was charged Wednesday with sexual assault and sexual touching.


If you were expecting a sneak peak of an open source Solaris or to buy the new commercial version next week, don't hold your breath.


(KAAL) -- Last week it was announced that IBM might be selling part of it's company, and now that appears to have happened. China's biggest computer maker says it's acquired a majority stake in IBM's personal


Have you ever purchased a refurbished item? If so, did it turn out to be the great deal you expected, a total disaster, or something in between? Share your stories and read one by The Cheapskate himself.


Iraq. Raid americano su Fallujah. Dieci i morti

Il comando Usa ha confermato il raid aereo di questa notte su un edificio della cittÃ  sunnita di Fallujah, a ovest di Baghdad, in cui sono rimaste uccise 10 persone e altre 17 sono rimaste ferite. L'esercito


Apple's Strategy: Rent iTunes to Sell Macs, iPods

It's OK if the iTunes Store breaks even, just as long as it pushes sales of players, Apple execs acknowledge.


Scientists identify a protein that helps detect DNA damage in developing eggs.


Nel 2007 il gruppo conferma la previsione di miglioramento


Extreme Networks Appoints Helmut Wilke To Senior Vice President Of Worldwide Sales

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 7  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc.  today announced that it is transitioning its worldwide sales leadership with the appointment of Helmut Wilke to senior vice president of worldwide sales.


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Accettata proposta Italia, pericolo maggiore dalla Cina


Palestinian militants blew up an Israeli army base at the Gaza-Egypt crossing Sunday by sneaking more than a ton of explosives through a tunnel, killing four


GSMA tackles 'innovation bottleneck' on mobile phones

More innovation needed, and quickly The GSM Association (GSMA) thinks mobile innovation is ticking along too slowly, so has launched a programme to help smaller companies pitch their ideas to operators.â¦


Nuclear energy Iran's 'future and destiny': Khamenei

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has given his unequivocal backing to Iran's nuclear programme, saying it was the "future and destiny" for a country whose fossil fuels would one day run out.


Jabs sharpen in final week before voting

The most wide-open presidential race in a half century pushed unpredictably into a decisive new phase Wednesday, the rhetoric a bit more pointed and the appeals a tad more urgent in the final run-up to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.


Star Trek XI teaser trailer beams onto web

Enterprise: The Early Years A teaser trailer for much-anticipated new Star Trek film has finally found its way onto the web.â¦


Investors focused instead on uncertainty about the health of the economy, third-quarter earnings pre-announcements, and fiscal policy.


Turkish Cypriots begin trading with Greek Cypriots in the south  for the first time in three decades.


President Bush is weighing a short-term U.S. troop increase in Iraq, his spokesman said on Tuesday as he denied reports of a rift between the White House and resistant Pentagon chiefs.


China introduces tough measures against internet pornography, including possible life imprisonment.


Milano, 21:17 - IPPICA, DETTORI VINCE GP MILANO

Frankie Dettori ha vinto il Gran Premio Milano portando davanti a tutti Sudan, cavallo francese di p...


Gordon Brown is set to hold talks with Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf.


India's Ruling Coalition Wins Key Victory in State Contest

India's five-month-old governing coalition received a major boost Saturday when the ruling Congress Party won a solid victory over Hindu nationalist parties in a state


An economic forecaster has found a $2 billion black hole in Labor's Medicare Gold plan to cover the hospital costs of elderly patients.


US economy in peril as debts come due in '08

The long-term economic health of the United States is threatened by $53 trillion in government debts and liabilities that start to come due in four years when baby boomers begin to retire.


Inaugurazione il 28 settembre, in vendita anche moda uomo


Market Week: A Big Lift, or a Sign of Trouble?

Whether the good times keep rolling or slow to a crawl as second thoughts emerge may soon become clear.


The analogy fits Mike Vrabel well. Fellow linebacker Rosevelt Colvin calls him a Swiss Army knife on the football field.


At half past noon Friday, Donna Cheatham placed a rose on her mother's grave at Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, then, fresh from work in a short jacket and her waitress uniform dress, hunkered down for a visit.


Israel Kills 5 Palestinian Militants in W.Bank Raid

Israel killed five Palestinian militants in a West Bank raid on Wednesday, keeping up pressure on armed factions as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan for a partial pullout from occupied lands moved forward.


Continental Airlines said Friday it will not make any pension contributions this year, taking advantage of changes in funding rules enacted by Congress that permit carriers to skip certain payments.


Study: Mobile phone use increases brain tumor risk

But researchers say data based on analogue phone usage may not yield same results as digital phone usage.


Iraqi forces to take over in 12-18 months: Gen. Casey

The top American general in Iraq said   on Wednesday he foresaw Iraqi forces assuming control of the   country's security within 12 to 18 months with "very little"   support from U.S.-led forces.


Aventis' exit leaves the pharmaceutical company in dire straits.


Music Web sites sponsor concerts, albums

It's been ten years since Radiohead released "OK Computer," and no album since has been "fitter, happier or more productive."


The deal to buy Freescale Semiconductor, if completed, would be the largest leveraged buyout ever in the technology sector.


Avoid these stocks -- you may already own them.


They've bought the penthouses, country homes and yachts and secured their future, and now Russia's super-rich have found a new outlet for their seemingly limitless funds -- Russian art.


Often outsourced to developing countries with low-paid workers and few regulations, clinical trials are cheaper to conduct -- but there's a downside. In Bodyhack.


NASA said an assessment of hail damage to the space shuttle Atlantis during a late February thunderstorm is nearly complete.


The company's stock has had a rough few months, but the business still looks strong.


Seniors Worried Abut Flu Vaccine Shortage Now Must Worry About â ...

Nov. 1, 2004 - If the shortage of flu vaccine was not enough to keep seniors worried, we now have the âflu pandemic,â which the UNâs World Health Organization says is âcloser than ever.


Poll: Flu Shot Shortage Worries Americans

More than half of the many Americans with a relative who is at high risk of danger from getting the flu say they're worried about the vaccine shortage, according to an Associated Press poll about the crisis that has health officials scrambling for solutions and politicians blaming each other.


Major powers try to narrow gap over Iran sanctions

Major powers sought to narrow   differences over sanctions against Iran on Friday as a new   deadline ticked away for it to agree to suspend sensitive   nuclear work.


US Envoy Denies Using Influence in Afghan Elections

The United States ambassador to Afghanistan denies allegations he is meddling in the country's first direct presidential election, to be held on October 9. US ambassador to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, says that


Goss starts job as CIA chief, intelligence community head

In an Oval Office ceremony, Porter Goss was sworn in today to head the CIA and lead an intelligence community that has faced intense criticism for failures and faulty information before the Sept.


Women in driving seat in Russia's road revolution

At a disused airfield on the outskirts of Moscow, Yekaterina Karenina hits the accelerator of her BMW and speeds past a row of broken, faded military jets.


Ingram Micro slams credit crunch 'negative thinking'

Cheer up, it may never happen A senior Ingram Micro Europe exec has said that the channel is paying too much attention to fears of an economic downturn.â¦


'Non credo senatori vita si macchieranno sostegno a Prodi'


An investment adviser set to go on trial in a tax shelter case involving KPMG pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in selling the shelters.


Silverstone owners the British Racing Driversâ Club and Bernie Ecclestone's FOA announced Thursday that they have signed a contractual and financial agreement to secure the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for the next five years.


Tokyo's neon lights to dim as Japan ages

In a leafy Tokyo suburb, a landlord visits his tenant only to discover a skeleton inside the apartment. The tenant had died three years before.


Pushing through the pain of new year workouts

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters Life!) - Panting behind the instructor, about 20 bankers, teachers and other professionals sprint across a field in London then drop to the ground for 10 push-ups.


Heigl: Sorry Not the Hardest Word for Isaiah

Good things come to those who wait. And to those who threaten to beat down a costar for publicly offending their best friend.


Salt merchants learn to survive Ethiopian desert

BERAHILE, Ethiopia  - Like his father, grandfather and generations before them, Berhe Amare has spent his life walking camels along treacherous caravan routes from Ethiopia's Afar desert to the Tigray highlands.


Microsoft, Amazon File Lawsuits Against Spammers

Microsoft and Amazon.com have joined forces to take legal action against US and Canadian-based companies for allergy sending fraudulent e-mails to Amazon and Hotmail users, claiming to represent these companies.


Fourteen men suspected of preparing an Islamic terrorist attack in or near Barcelona are due to make their first appearances before a judge Wednesday at the anti-terrorism court in Madrid.


U.S. consumers procrastinating on holiday buys: data

The last minute will be a crucial one for U.S. retailers looking to make holiday sales as data released on Tuesday, one week before Christmas, show that consumers continue to procrastinate and that last week's wicked weather stymied holiday shopping.


Typhoon Aere Menaces Taiwan, Markets Close

Strong winds and heavy rain from Typhoon Aere pounded Taiwan on Tuesday, disrupting air and sea traffic and forcing financial markets, schools and businesses in Taipei and nearby counties to close.


You could tell why University of President Bernie Machen and athletic director Jeremy Foley wanted Urban Meyer almost immediately after the coach started talking.


Musharraf Backs Out Of Deal To Resign As Army Chief

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is backing out of his promise to step down as army chief at the end of the year. Yesterday's announcement by the Information Ministry has infuriated the political opposition.


Squat, homely, dwarfed by the stately oaks and poplars nearby and unnoticed by the tourists passing in horse-drawn carriages, it's a tree that only birds and nut-hungry squirrels could love.


U.S. seen warmer next week after brief big chill

The entire United States should warm and see above-normal temperatures by this weekend and remain above normal for at least the next two weeks, ending the season's first arctic blast that began last week.


Security Council expected to vote on Sudan sanctions next week

NEW YORK, Sep 10, 2004 (PANA) -- In spite of Sudan's rejection of the US description of the Darfur crisis as genocide, Washington said it had received a "very positive" response at the Security Council late Thursday to a draft resolution aimed at


Resigning U.S. agriculture secretary won't slow border reopening: beef industry

EDMONTON (CP) - The push to convince the United States to reopen its border to live Canadian cattle shouldn't be affected by Monday's resignation of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, industry leaders say.


Stuart Broad is included by England in a squad of 13 for Thursday's first Test against India amid doubts over Steve Harmison's fitness.


ChÃ¡vez Is Declared the Winner in Venezuela Referendum

The president won the backing of 58 percent of voters, officials said, but the opposition said that the government had cheated.


Roma, 13:40 - CALCIO, ROMA: CONVOCATI PER SIENA

Il tecnico della Roma, Luciano Spalletti, ha convocato 21 giocatori per la gara in programma domani ...


The nominations for the 77th Academy Awards are just six weeks away, and critics are buzzing about Alexander Payneâs film, Sideways.


Talent Pool Deeper Than Ever on PGA Tour

The next time the PGA Tour trots out its "These Guys Are Good" campaign, it doesn't need to show any spectacular shots, just a bunch of unfamiliar faces.


Death threats force controversial Dutch MP underground

GEERT WILDERS, the Dutch MP and controversial critic of Islam, has two policemen by his side even when in his high-security parliamentary office in case someone tries to decapitate him.


Long the dregs of college football, little ol' Wake Forest proved last year wasn't a fluke.


Chris Brown had touchdown runs of 37 and 29 yards and the Tennessee Titans stormed to a 34-13 lead over the stumbling Green Bay Packers after three quarters on Monday night.


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LAGOS, NIGERIA - Streets in the Nigerian capital of Lagos are deserted Tuesday as the country enters the second day of a general strike to protest a 25 per cent hike in oil prices.


Rumsfeld tells troops "there is no greater calling" than what they ...

PENTAGON Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is offering thanks to American men and women in uniform in his annual Christmas message.


The London Stock Exchange, the largest in Europe, quickly rejected NasdaqÂs $5 billion cash offer.


Estonian center-right PM nears election victory

Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip was set for a narrow win in a parliamentary election on Sunday, leaving him in pole position to form a coalition in the Baltic state.


Suspected suicide bombing points to fundamental military security ...

A suicide attacker, probably wearing an Iraqi military uniform, breached the most basic security inside an Army mess hall, raising concerns about weaknesses in screening Iraqis allowed onto the base.


The tumult at the University of Nebraska demonstrates how quickly fortunes can change even at a traditional football power in a state that venerates the sport.


Swimsuit for the Olympics Is a New Skin for the Big Dip

Six months before the Games begin in Beijing, Speedo staged its version of an âupfrontâ to introduce what the company is describing as âthe worldâs fastest swimsuit.â


City Room: City Room: A Toilet That Uses 14 Gallons?

The new public pay toilet in Madison Square Park uses a large amount of water to clean itself, compared to the low-flush and even waterless units now in vogue for environmental reasons.


Il popolo italiano vuole unanimita' del Parlamento


Grav-busting maglev lounger It may not be the flying car we've been waiting for since the mid 1950s, but Brit firm Hoverit has come up with what may prove to be the next best thing: a Newton-snubbing maglev lounger.â¦


Families buried in Chinese landslide - report

Beijing - Sixteen people, including five children, have been confirmed dead while 49 others remained missing after a landslide hit a remote mountain village in south-west China on Friday, state media said.


Review: PlayStation Portable a Likely Hit

Junko Furusawa, left, and Daisuke Nakata, both PR staffs of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., display how to compete racing game with Sony PlayStation Portable in Tokyo Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004.


Japan puts off royal wedding announcement after family death

Japan put on hold the long-awaited announcement that Princess Sayako would become the last of the emperor's children to marry after the oldest royal, Princess Kikuko, died at age 92.


President George W. Bush said Thursday US authorities would probe security implications of a proposed deal which would see Borse Dubai take a stake in the New York-based Nasdaq stock exchange.


Signs in Kenya of a Land Redrawn by Ethnicity

After a wave of ethnic violence, Kenya has been in the process of segregating itself.


Langer Won't Return As Ryder Cup Captain

Bernhard Langer will not return as Europe's captain for the 2006 Ryder Cup, though he hopes to be back as a player.


Apple did the right thing from an economic standpoint with its iPhone pricing this year, if not from a PR view of the world.


By Elise AckermanFor Col. Harland Sanders, it was pressure-cooked chicken. For William Rosenberg of Dunkin' Donuts, it was fresh-baked doughnuts and coffee. Mike Nero hopes it's sea kelp.


CZECH REPUBLIC:  Eviction of Roma Paying Off

PRAGUE, Nov 16 (IPS) - The relocation of Roma people from the centre of a  town in the eastern region of Moravia has sparked a debate over  minority rights and served as a stark reminder that actions  against Roma can be politically rewarding.


Florida pulls back from high-tech electoral reforms  -  and critics cheer


Kosovo's Albanian-dominated parliament has elected former rebel commander Ramush Haradinaj as prime minister, ignoring Western concern that he may be indicted for war crimes any day now.


Europe's main stock markets dropped in morning trading on Wednesday in the wake of heavy falls to Chinese equities.


Mary and Ray Smith can't make heads or tails of a new presidential dollar coin they found last week. It doesn't have either.


The former treasurer of NBC Universal was arrested Thursday on charges that he stole more than $800,000 from the company


Hamas threatens to kidnap Israelis for release of prisoners

The Islamic Resistance movement(Hamas) has threatened to kidnap Israelis in exchange for thousands of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails, Palestinian sources said Saturday.


Gstaad, 14:10 - TENNIS, ATP GSTAAD: SEPPI BATTUTO IN FINALE DA MATHIEU

Andreas Seppi è stato battuto nella finale del torneo Atp di Gstaad (montepremi 421.250 euro)...


Two U.S. soldiers killed in outpost attack

Iraqi insurgents, using a suicide bomber to explode a fuel tanker, launched one of their biggest assaults in months on a joint U.S. and Iraqi outpost on Monday, killing two U.S. soldiers and wounding 17 others.


Warner Music shares fall 8.6 pct after EMI warning

Shares in Warner Music Group Corp.  fell 8.6 percent on Wednesday after rival record company EMI Group Plc  issued a profit warning on slowing sales in the North American music market.


Microsoft doesn't want Zune lost in the Shuffle

The software maker is considering upping its ad budget as it tries to take on Apple's iPod.


A German tax official who stole more  than $230,000 from the state by inventing taxpayers and  claiming money owed to them has been handed jailed for three  years and three months, authorities said on Tuesday.


UK Iraq hostage 'handed' to new group: report

The brother of British hostage Kenneth Bigley says he's heard his brother may have been handed over to a new group in Iraq. "I am getting communiques from dear friends of mine -- business friends and personal friends -- who are based in Kuwait .


Microsoft battens down Windows XP's hatches

With the latest update to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP operating system, personal computers will soon join parents, bosses, teachers and spouses as a source of nagging in your life.


Leonard Lindquist, who helped NFL players form their first union and served as the first general counsel of the NFL Players Association, died at 92.


Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc  on Thursday said it would stop wholesale mortgage lending amid a continued slump in credit and housing markets, a move that will impact 1,300 jobs and result in a $40 million charge.


E. Europe's icons of progress: steel mills

The Christian Science Monitor - Amid the roar of machinery, a quarter-mile slab of red-hot steel races through the hot rolling mill, midway through its transformation from coal and iron to sheets of galvanized steel.


Libby verdict may haunt rest of Bush term

A top White House aide's guilty verdict in an investigation tied to the Iraq war is likely to haunt President George W. Bush for the rest of his term, experts say.


Michael Leavitt, President Bush's choice to be secretary of Health and Human Services, may have to cut billions of dollars from the government's mammoth health programs for the elderly, poor and disabled to pare the budget deficit.


Smurfs braced for movie and more females

Envisaged as secondary characters for a single cartoon album, the blue gnomes widely known as the Smurfs will celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with a movie deal and an invasion of new female characters.


U.S. officer charges dismissed in Haditha killings

The U.S. Marines have dismissed charges against one of the officers accused of dereliction of duty for failing to report accurately the U.S. killing of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005.


Behind closed doors, a lot of Americans are inexperienced in matters of money. Are you?


Check 21 brings quick clearance to written drafts

known simply as Check 21 â-oes into effect today and is expected to cut down the amount of time it takes for checks to clear the bank.


Exercise Alone Won't Prevent Childhood Obesity

THURSDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Physically active preschoolers are on to a good thing, but exercise alone won't keep obesity at bay as they get older, British researchers report.


UK scientists plan stem cell cure for blindness

British scientists plan to use stem cells to cure a common form of blindness, with the first patients receiving test treatment in five years.


The author of an "unauthorized tribute" to Clay Aiken is suing the "American Idol" singer, claiming he defamed her and conspired to stifle sales of her book.


Joss Stone pays price for Brits train crash

'Ludicrous American drawl' hits album sales Joss Stone is apparently paying the price for her sensational appearance at this year's Brits, at which she adopted an inexplicable US accent and alienated just about everyone in the UK.â¦


Hagel, Republican Senator From Nebraska, Will Retire

Bloomberg - Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel, a Republican, won't seek re-election and doesn't intend to run for any office in 2008, a person close to the senator said.


Code analysis row after tool identifies 611 defects Security researchers that carried out a code analysis of popular open source browser Firefox using automated tools, have discovered scores of potential defects and security vulnerabilities despite coming to the conclusion that the software was generally well written.â¦


Blair Visits Baghdad to Support Iraqi Elections

British Prime Minister Tony Blair made  a surprise first visit to Baghdad on Tuesday to meet Iraqi  Prime Minister Iyad Allawi and show support for Iraq's  elections scheduled for January.


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Rivers Is Still Talking and Plans to Do More

Despite not being able to practice Wednesday, Philip Rivers said he remained confident that he would be in the lineup Sunday when the Chargers play the Patriots.


Risk-taking general manager Bryan Colangelo and laid-back power forward Chris Bosh, above, have carried the Raptors from the outhouse to the penthouse of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.


French public deficit may hit 3.6% of GDP

SCHEVENINGEN - The French public deficit is expected to come to 3.6% of output this year and around 3% or slightly less in 2005, Finance Minister Nicholas Sarkozy predicted.


Agreement gives al-Sadr another time to fight

When loudspeakers atop the golden minarets of the Imam Ali shrine broadcast orders Friday morning demanding that fighters in Najaf surrender their weapons, Saad Muslim promptly complied.


Sixth seed James Blake survived a tough test at the U.S. Open on Tuesday when he beat fellow American Michael Russell 7-6 6-3 7-6 to reach the second round.


News Corp, Dow Jones reach tentative deal: report

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has reached a tentative deal to buy Dow Jones & Co. Inc. for $5 billion, though its controlling Bancroft family remained divided on the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported.


Nordic exchange OMX recommends Borse Dubai bid

The board of Nordic and Baltic stock exchange operator OMX on Wednesday advised shareholders to accept a bid from Emirates-based Borse Dubai and a subsequent planned acquisition by Nasdaq.


MANNY PACQUIAO was piqued when told about the statements made by Marco Antonio Barrera and his promoter, Oscar dela Hoya, moments after Barreraâs thrilling win over Erik Morales at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


The online jeweler's customer-friendly buying experience has succeeded in making the company a financial success.


Pittsburgh Steelers running backs are supposed to be big and strong, rugged and durable, perfect symbols like Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris of a tough-as-it-gets franchise. Willie Parker is much different, and he finds himself in their record book because of it.


Andreotti Wins Final Acquittal in Mafia Ties Case, but Shadows of Suspicion Linger

Italy's highest criminal court acquitted former Premier Giulio Andreotti Friday of charges he colluded with the Mafia during a long political career, the final judgment in a decade-long case that had gripped ...


Firenze, 17:06 - Calcio, Di Livio: Di Canio ha sbagliato con Totti

"Di Canio Ã¨ un grande giocatore, sia chiaro, ma le sue battute su Totti proprio non mi sono piaciute...


United refuse to buy into Glazer's takeover plans

AS IF ending Arsenalâs unbeaten run were not enough, Manchester United supporters had more reason to celebrate yesterday when the club rejected a possible Â£800 million takeover by Malcolm Glazer.


Australia clinch 2-0 series win over Kiwis

Australia have wrapped up a 2-0 win in the series by bowling out New Zealand for 250 on the fifth day of the second and final test.


The Bank of England is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold at 5.25% on Thursday.


Police were called to Britney Spears' neighborhood after someone reported that a swarm of paparazzi were trespassing in her gated community.


Iraq refuse to wear black armbands in bronze medal match

Iraq's footballers have refused to join their Olympic bronze medal opponents Italy in donning black armbands as a mark of respect for murdered Italian journalist Enzo Baldoni.


Mars Rover 'Opportunity' Examines Jettisoned Heat Shield

LOS ANGELES -- After months of studying rocks and searching for water, the Mars rover Opportunity is taking a look at some of the junk it left behind during its fiery descent last January.


Army National Guard Specialist David Qualls and seven of his comrades filed suit against the Defense Department over what they charge is the unfair extension of their active duty obligation beyond the term they agreed to.


One glass of red wine a day lowers the risk of developing lung cancer in men by 13 percent, according to the findings of a study published in the November issue of Thorax.


Syracuse 78, Connecticut 65: First Step a Positive One for Syracuse

Demetris Nichols and Eric Devendorf led fifth-seed Syracuse to a first-round Big East tournament victory over Connecticut, bolstering the Orangeâs run to the N.C.A.A. tournament.


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

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


Muslims should buy influence in media: OIC

Muslim tycoons should buy stakes in   global media outlets to help change anti-Muslim attitudes   around the world, ministers from Islamic countries heard at a   conference in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.


Police have raided properties in two Irish Republican Army strongholds of Belfast in search of the Â£22 million ($42.5m) stolen this week from a bank's underground vault.


Ferrari 'will not be' at Tuesday's meeting

When the Formula One team bosses meet on Tuesday in London they will have do so without Ferrari present. Ferarri have announced that they will not attended Tuesday's meeting, despite being asked to.


mPhase Technologies Forms New Subsidiary to Create Targeted Advertising for Telco TV Systems

mPhase Technologies (OTCBB: XDSL) today announced that it has formed a  new media subsidiary that will provide targeted advertising services for  IPTV providers. The new company, Granita Media, Inc.


Valentino e Cavalli, due modi di essere 'Bon Vivant'


Bibby's dismissal better late than never

Unquestionably, these were the most glorious back-to-back days in the history of USC athletics. Sunday brought an Orange Bowl and a large check.


Florida authorities searching 58,000 missing ballots

Authorities in Florida were looking for 58,000 absentee ballots whose disappearance stirred renewed controversy in the state that held up the 2000 presidential election for five weeks.


The UK needs to plan well ahead for the 2012 Olympics to ensure a lasting legacy, two leading think-tanks warn.


No. 2 discount chain posts third-quarter profit up from a year ago, boosted by strong sales. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Target Corp. on Thursday posted a third-quarter profit that rose from a year ago, driven by solid sales at its namesake discount stores.


Arabs Want Reform, But Cool to U.S. Help - Poll

Arabs rate improving quality of life  issues as more important than political reform in their  countries and are mostly cool to U.S. involvement in their  internal affairs, according to a new poll released on Monday.


The Democratic Unionists must meet Sinn Fein face to face if they want their claims about achieving a lasting deal in Northern Ireland to be taken seriously, they were told today.


Now it's Pat Summitt's turn. Tennessee men's coach Bruce Pearl painted himself orange and cheered in the student section for the women's game against No. 1 Duke on Jan. 22. Pictures and video of Pearl were very popular online and on highlight reels for several days afterward.


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Three times a week, The Associated Press picks an issue and asks President Bush and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry a question about it. Today's question and responses:


It's noon on a weekday, and Kosovo fashion designer Krenare Rugova's sewing machines are strangely silent.


Women who have been treated for early signs of cervical cancer, have a high risk of the disease decades later, say Swedish researchers.


The Pentagon announces charges against six Guantanamo Bay inmates over the 9/11 attacks.


The Cornell University junior was in his dorm between classes when the text message came in from a friend. Check out JuicyCampus.com, it said.


NBC CEO says fiscal discipline behind Dow decision

NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker has said the General Electric Co.-owned media group was constrained from matching News Corp.'s $5 billion bid for Dow Jones & Co. Inc. due to the size of the premium.


Hurricane Frances battered the Kennedy Space Center, a top NASA official said Tuesday, blowing gaping holes in the Vehicle Assembly Building and ripping open the


Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley emphasized the importance of IRA disarmament to the peace process Tuesday.


DARAGA, Philippines -- The Red Cross estimated yesterday that up to 1,000 people may have died in the typhoon that unleashed walls of black mud on entire villages in the Philippines. The country's president declared a state of national calamity.


Bee Washington Bureau. WASHINGTON - Beginning a major push for one of his signature economic plans, President Bush on Thursday called for urgent action to revamp the Social Security system.


Bank of England voted 9-0 for steady rates

All nine members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to leave base interest rates steady at 4.75 percent earlier this month, though some


Mia Farrow vows to defy Cambodian Darfur rally ban

Hollywood actress Mia Farrow says she will ignore a deportation threat and pursue plans to light a symbolic Olympic torch in Cambodia's "Killing Fields", as part of a campaign to end atrocities in Sudan's Darfur.


Roma, 12:43 - CALCIO, SERIE B: MARELLI ARBITRA JUVE-RIMINI

Sono state designate le terne arbitrali per dirigere le partite della prima giornata di ritorno del ...


TXU bidders pledge no sale for 5 years: WSJ

An investor group seeking to acquire TXU Corp.  pledged that if its $32 billion buyout bid is successful it will hold on to the utility for at least five years and will not load any acquisition-related debt onto the utility, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.


J'lem bomber was seventh woman used in a terrorist attack

The number of Palestinian women used as suicide bombers now stands at seven, following Wednesday?s terrorist attack at French Hill in Jerusalem.


A new report by Audit Scotland warns local authorities could fail to meet European waste guidelines.


For many expatriates, casting ballots brings jubilation, expectations

AMMAN, Jordan -- Jubilant Iraqi exiles around the world cast their ballots yesterday in Iraq's parliamentary election, coping with tight security and other hardships to take part in the historic event.


Despite an agreement for a Palestinian unity government, the question of who gets to run internal security is still a stumbling block


Gold hits 28-year highs in Europe on ailing dollar

Gold hit a 28-year high in Europe on Friday as the dollar's continued slide to record lows versus the euro raised the metal's appeal to speculative investors.


Airbus restructuring plan slow to get off the ground

A much-vaunted plan to revive the fortunes of the struggling European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, unveiled four months ago in response to damaging production delays, is taking its time getting off the ground.


Rare Disease Misdiagnosed in One Case, Tests Find

New questions arose on Friday about a cluster of deaths believed to be from a rare brain disease in a single county in upstate New York when tests


Health officials yesterday said 22.4 million unshipped doses of flu vaccine will be made available to people who are most at risk of getting the virus.


The battle to rewrite Bolivia's constitution has come down to a math problem, a question that is anything but academic. What hangs in the balance is not only the direction the nation takes, but perhaps whether it remains a whole country at all.


The world's largest chipmaker, Intel, boosts its prediction of sales for the final three months of the year to $9.3-9.5bn.


Liberec, 14:53 - SCI DI FONDO, CDM DONNE: JACOBSEN VINCE A LIBEREC

La norvegese Astrid Jacobsen ha vinto la 10 km in linea disputata a Liberec, in Repubblica Ceca, val...


Protests greet Kenyan leader's second term

Shanty-towns blazed, ethnic gangs fought and the opposition planned further protests as President Mwai Kibaki began a second term in office on Monday after a disputed election that has convulsed Kenya.


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Lake Forest Teacher Gets a Taste of Golden Apple

By Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune  Mar. 10--An art teacher at Lake Forest Academy smiled broadly in surprise after learning during an assembly Friday that she had won a 2007 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.


An embuggerance Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer's, as he announced yesterday with a post to the web. The best-selling author of the Discworld fantasy books is 59 years-old.â¦


Speaking to analysts and investors yesterday the CEO of soft drinks giant The Coca-Cola Company said there were no immediate plans for any major acquisitions.


Stewart to serve sentence in West Virginia

She wanted Connecticut. She would have settled for Florida. But on Wednesday, Martha Stewart drew the short straw. She was assigned to serve her sentence at a federal


Those caught for 'serious offenses' could now face life imprisonment while less serious cases could result in compulsory surveillance, detainment, taking into custody by the police.


Thailand braced for leap into political unknown

By Nopporn Wong-Anan BANGKOK  - Thailand is braced for a leap into the unknown this week as a court decides whether to disband the country's top two parties and ban their leaders from politics for breaching election laws.


Baldoni, Frattini: ''Faremo ogni cosa per riavere presto la salma' ...

Roma, 27 ago. (Adnkronos) - ''Noi stiamo seguendo tutte le strade per recuperare la salma di Enzo Baldoni il prima possibile''. Lo ha detto il ministro degli Esteri, Franco Frattini, entrando alla riunione


Chaos as Palestinians bid farewell to Arafat

Ramallah: Yasser Arafat was laid to rest amid scenes of chaos at his West Bank headquarters as thousands of Palestinians packed into the compound to catch a last glimpse of their leader.


Nazi-arms magnate's art collection opens

An exhibition of contemporary art owned by the billionaire heir of a Nazi-era arms supplier opened to the public Wednesday with none of the controversy that accompanied the decision to show the collection in Berlin.


DOJ warns U.S. citizens of phishing attack

(InfoWorld) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is alerting e-mail users about a possible phishing attack using messages that claim to be from the DOJ. In a news release Thursday, the DOJ said the e-mails may have the subject field or be addressed "Dear Citizen." It also said the messages may refer to a fraudulent U.S. Internal Revenue Service case filed against the recipient, and may contain a DOJ logo in the body of the mail or as an attachment. The DOJ said the e-mail is a hoax, and asked recipientsÂ to neither open the message nor download any attachments that come with it, and delete the message immediately. The department said it would not contact users about such matters via e-mail. Anyone receiving the e-mail is asked to file a complaint via a DOJ Web site.


Palermo, 14:09 - TENNIS, PETRUCCI: C'E' UN CONTRATTO CON LA RAI PER FED CUP

Il presidente del Coni Gianni Petrucci critica la Rai per i dubbi sulla copertura televisva della fi...


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A JAPANESE volcano which burst into life earlier this month with its biggest eruption in 21 years, erupted again today, the Meteorological Agency said.


Blog: Grande Fratello 8 la tua domanda agli esclusi

Il concorrente libanese e il papà siciliano, freschi eliminati dal GF8 risponderanno alle vostre domande. Scrivi la tua curiosità e noi chiederemo direttamente a loro


Washington. L'ex ''governatore'' americano in Iraq Paul Bremer ha affermato che gli Stati Uniti commisero due errori: non inviarono abbastanza truppe nel paese arabo e non fermarono le violenze ei saccheggi dei primi giorni dopo la caduta del regime.


Rapid Rise and Fall for Body-Scanning Clinics

Hundreds of companies offering CT scans without a doctor's referral have opened, but the medical gold rush is ending abruptly.


It was trial by television as half the population of the Netherlands tuned in to watch a bizarre twist in Natalee Holloway's case


Excessive washing with harsh soaps and abrasive skin care products is blamed for a rise in allergic diseases such as dermatitis.


British security services thwarted planned September 11-style terror attacks on Heathrow Airport and skyscrapers in London's Canary Wharf financial district, according to two media reports.


Russia launches final satellites for its own GPS

Russia successfully launched a rocket on  Tuesday carrying the last three satellites to complete a  navigation system to rival America's GPS.


Two American Christian volunteers say they were beaten and robbed by masked Jewish settlers.


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Amazon to Buy China's Biggest Internet Retailer

Internet giant Amazon.com Inc. is to buy China's biggest online retailer, Joyo.com, sources familiar with the deal said on Thursday.


Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has signed definitive agreements to acquire Sybari Software, an Internet security company that provides software embedded in the server infrastructure.


Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says prescription drug companies should have to wait two years to begin advertising their new products to consumers.


British entertainment company 57 Productions launched a new Web site Tuesday which allows users to download and listen to poetry on their MP3 players and iPods.


'Wenger sparked tunnel bust-up with "cheat" jibe'

The fracas involving Arsenal and ManYoo players in the Old Trafford tunnel after Sundayâs match was sparked by Arsene Wenger labelling Ruud van Nistelrooy "a cheat", according to reports.


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Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is asked constantly about his 71 years on earth. First, he responded with jokes. Now, he talks about judgment.


Top UK supermarket chain Tesco says it plans to run 75% of its delivery fleet on biodiesel from January 2007.


VIOXXÂ® risks have been known for years, other COX-2 inhibitors ...

On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co. announced the immediate recall of one of its COX-2 inhibitors, the anti-inflammatory drug VIOXXÂ®, because, in Merck's own words, a study it had been conducting showed that:


NCAA Bowl Game Summary - Marshall vs. Cincinnati

Fort Worth, TX (Sports Network) - Gino Guidugli passed for 231 yards and two touchdowns, leading Cincinnati to a 32-14 victory over Marshall in the Fort Worth Bowl.


Climate report spurs call for change now

The bleak outlook of a major new report on climate change shifted the onus onto governments, even mankind, to take action, with dire warnings Friday from around the world that drastic, rapid change is needed — not least from the United States.


Yemen Seaports on Alert for Possible Terror Attack

Yemen has received information that foreign terrorists are planning to attack its sea ports, a security source said on Wednesday.


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Simpson to appear on Rosie's 'View' debut

Jessica Simpson will be a guest on "The View" when Rosie O'Donnell debuts as a co-host in September. The ABC chatfest has booked Simpson for the Sept. 5 show, spokesman Karl Nilsson confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday.


Haditha Investigator Urges Dropping of Marine's Case

An investigating officer has recommended that a Marine Corps general drop all charges against a Marine accused of murdering civilians in Haditha, Iraq, finding again that the 2005 shootings were "tragedies" but that the Marine did not violate the laws of combat.


Court Upholds 1969 Race Riot Convictions

An appeals court upheld the murder convictions of two white men for killing a black woman during 1969 race riots, saying the defendants failed to show they were harmed by the 32-year delay in the case.


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - The United States women's water polo team took a giant step toward a getting a medal Friday, with a victory over previously unbeaten Russia, 8-4, at the Summer Olympics.


Sundance Brings Out the Stars in Premiere Movies

The Sundance Film Festival on  Tuesday named dozens of films featuring stars from Sandra  Bullock to "007" Pierce Brosnan that will premiere in January  at what has become the leading U.S. showplace for independent  movies.


Microsoft Desktop Search Beta Coming Soon

News.com reports in the article: Microsoft fixes date for desktop search tool, that the company will offer up a beta release of a desktop search by the end of this year.


Central U.S. storms, floods spread more havoc

Heavy thunderstorms flooded portions of the central United States again on Friday, knocking out the water supply in one Iowa city and disrupting a major transcontinental highway.


KABUL, Afghanistan - An explosion tore through the office of an American security contractor in the heart of the Afghan capital Sunday, killing seven people, including two Americans, officials and witnesses said.    The explosion hit the office of Dyncorp Inc., a U.S...


European Stocks Rise, Paced by HBOS and Deutsche Bank Shares

European stocks gained, paced by banks. HBOS Plc and Deutsche Bank AG rose. The Dow Jones Stoxx 50 Index rose 0.3 percent to 2694.


Justices to hear Seattle newspapers' dispute

Washington state's highest court has agreed to review a key issue in a contentious lawsuit that could determine whether Seattle continues to have two daily newspapers.


Sudan: U.S. Genocide Declaration Harmful

The U.S. declaration that Sudan government-allied militiamen have committed genocide in the Darfur region is a "big mistake" that could hinder peace talks and undermine the role of African states mediating the 19-month conflict, Sudan government officials said Friday.


Advertisers for this year's Super Bowl game hark back to the familiar in new commercials for TV's biggest event, dusting off celebrities from decades ago and putting childhood icons in the spotlight.


The Kansas City Star, Mo., Diane Stafford Column: News of Germs to Make You Squirm

By Diane Stafford, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Feb. 15--Instead of roses, maybe she should have received disinfectant wipes for Valentine's Day.   Women pile up far more germs in their workplaces than men, according to a study released Wednesday by a team of microbiology researchers.


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ETimor military pulls out of rebel hunt: commander

East Timor's military has pulled out of a hunt for rebels accused of assassination attempts against the nation's two top leaders, its chief Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak said Wednesday.


U.S. employers added a scant 51,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected, but the job count for prior months was revised up and earnings moved higher, dimming financial market hopes for interest rate cuts next year.


Grounded Rocket? Clemens 'Very Close to Retirement'

Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens told reporters in Tokyo Friday that he is close to retirement, but no final decision has been made.


When Minnesota played in Green Bay last month, the University of Wisconsin marching band's horn section spelled out a special taunt.


Trail of Shears, Volunteers Tackle Cleaning Up Lehigh Canal Towpath

By Nicole Radzievich, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa.  Jun. 17--The trees, their charming name aside, choke the banks of the historic towpath, blocking gorgeous views of the Lehigh River on one side and drying up parts of the canal on the other.


Aceh refugees begin looting shops in desperate need of food

The Indonesian military officers were busy arresting looters who ran amuck in local markets Thursday to get food as relief supplies still didn't reach most ofrefugees in the tsunami-hit Aceh Province.


NEW YORK -- American International Group Inc., one of the world's largest insurance companies, is the target of a probe by the Department of Justice into possible securities violations.


MANCHESTER, New Hampshire  - U.S. Republican presidential contenders ganged up on rival Mitt Romney on Saturday and Democrat Hillary Clinton drew rebukes in combative back-to-back debates that could shape tight races in New Hampshire's nominating contest.


Microsoft tries to CTRL-W WordPerfect lawsuit again

Asks Supremes not to save changes Microsoft is asking the Supreme Court to strike-out a multi-billion dollar word processing monopoly lawsuit from Novell.â¦


Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko calls for a general strike as he rejects the presidential poll result.


Reports: Sharon Approves North Gaza Pullback

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon gave  the go-ahead on Thursday for troops to withdraw from parts of  northern Gaza, media reports said, shortly after they killed  the 100th Palestinian in the largest Gaza offensive in four  years.


Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said Thursday it plans to cut 575 jobs, or a little more than 2 percent of its US workforce, in a move to streamline its operations.


Scotland's justice secretary rejects a claim that a prisoner exchange deal does not cover the Lockerbie bomber.


NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are seen lower at the open Thursday as traders get a handle on Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's testimony Wednesday...


Michael Phelps led all the way in winning the 200-metre freestyle at the World Short Course Championships on opening night on Thursday, giving the world's best swimmer a chance to equal the six gold medals he won at the Athens Olympics.


West Indies' Daren Ganga says his team will prove stronger opposition for England in the one-day series.


The Tri-Nations Championship has not been going that long, but when its champions come calling on Europe, the aura of the southern hemisphere in all its rugby majesty tends to come with them.


China, Argentina sign 5 cooperation documents

China and Argentina signed five agreements in Buenos Aires Tuesday that will allow them to expand cooperation in the areas of trade, space, education, tourism and railways.


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Increasing Rate of Foreclosures Upsets Atlanta

Despite a thriving local economy, Atlanta has one of the highest foreclosures in the nation, leading experts to fear similar problems in other U.S. cities.


E-Greetings Gain Ground at Businesses This Season

Once seen as the tacky, last-minute substitute for pen and paper, e-cards have become more acceptable this holiday season.


GE sells India back office unit stake for $500 mn

New Delhi, November 8: General Electric Co said on Monday it had sold a 60 per cent stake in its pioneering Indian business process outsourcing unit for $500 million, making it the largest deal in the country's booming back-office industry.


'Rocket' Fizzles Out as Astros Fall to Cardinals

Roger Clemens is still heading to the Hall of Fame, even though his Houston Astros team will not be going to the World Series following a 5-2 defeat by the St Louis Cardinals Thursday.


Cities Trying to Boost Recycling at Apartments

By Alex Breitler, The Record, Stockton, Calif.  Sep. 18--MANTECA -- Apartment dwellers: Step out to your communal garbage bin and take a look inside.   Ninety percent of what has been dumped there, according to city officials, could have been recycled.


Stefan Micshook's Blog: Wordpress Videos (Install & Configure)

On the KillerPHP blog today, Stefan Mischook points out some new videos he's created about one of the more popular PHP-based blogging platforms out there - WordPress.   I have a few Wordpress videos that might interest some of you. I cover just the basics in the videos I have up now, but I am working on new videos that will teach you how to create Wordpress themes from scratch.  So far there's five videos:  Installing Wordpress Configuring Wordpress Part 1 of 8 Configuring Wordpress Part 2 of 8 Configuring Wordpress Part 3 of 8 Configuring Wordpress Part 4 of 8   You can keep up with the rest of the videos in the site's dedicated Wordpress section.


January starts data throw cold water on hopes for recovery.


Ukraine leader approves rival Yanukovych for PM

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said he had approved the candidacy of his arch-rival Viktor Yanukovich for prime minister, ending a four-month political stand-off.


Times Square is crammed with tourists, and not just for New Year's Eve. These days, they're eager to gawk at the glittering lights of Broadway and visit attractions like Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and the MTV studios.


The Spanish government Monday called general elections for March 9, launching what is shaping up as a close race between Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez's ruling Socialists and opposition conservatives.