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Mozilla #39;s Thunderbird is goThe Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Thunderbird open source email client, following up on the successful recent launch of its Firefox web browser, and delivering new anti-spam and anti-virus technology to the desktop.	3
Geiberger grabs top spot at Chrysler ClassicGreensboro, NC (Sports Network) - Brent Geiberger posted a five-under 67 on Friday to move into the lead after the second round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.	1
Cypriot protests after Israeli jets force airliner into flight <b>...</b>LARNACA, Cyprus, Oct 5 (AFP) - The Cypriot authorities issued a strong protest Tuesday after Israeli warplanes forced a German airliner into their flight control zone without prior authorization amid a bomb alert.	0
FACTBOX-Five Manchester United-Arsenal showdownsFollowing are brief summaries of five memorable showdowns between Alex Ferguson #39;s Manchester United and Arsene Wenger #39;s Arsenal, English soccer #39;s two fiercest rivals.	1
New Study Links Pfizer's Bextra, Similar to Vioxx, to Heart AttacksPatients given Pfizers painkiller Bextra have more than twice as many heart attacks and strokes as those given placebos, according to preliminary results of a study.	2
French hostage crisis drags on, Iraq #39;s northern oil exports haltedBAGHDAD : France held its breath for two of its reporters kidnapped in Iraq, while the war-torn country #39;s ailing economy was dealt a massive blow after a key export pipeline suffered its biggest post-war attack.	0
Verizon to Buy NextWave Licenses for \$3 Billion NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to purchase all of its airwave licenses for \$3 billion.	3
Dream Weaver #39;s worst nightmareThis just in. In addition to that whole Milton Bradley thing, the Dodgers are now also demanding that Fox erase all tapes of this division series against the Cardinals.	1
Cisco to acquire network monitoring provider NetSolveSAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday.	3
Google Plans Desktop Search Tool for Apple PCsGoogle Inc. GOOG.O plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc.	3
Scientists tracing the stuff dreams are made ofWASHINGTON - A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday.	3
Treasuries Down, Greenspan Warns on Rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices turned abruptly lower on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, in a highly unusual move, said those unprepared for higher interest rates stood to lose money.	2
I lied, says sacked PeopleSoft chiefCraig Conway, former PeopleSoft CEO, admitted he misled investors when he said people had quot;lost interest quot; in Oracle #39;s bid for his company.	2
Cable and Wireless to sell Japanese unit to SoftbankLONDON : Cable and Wireless, the British telecoms group, said it had agreed to sell its Japanese unit to Internet service provider Softbank Corp for about 133 million dollars (104 million euros) including debt.	2
Northrop Grumman, Boeing team up to bid on space contractLOS ANGELES Boeing and defense contractor Northrop Grumman say they #39;ll bid as a team to compete for NASA #39;s manned and robotic space exploration program.	2
Wednesday #39;s Sports In BriefSAN FRANCISCO - Olympic track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a national TV audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them.	1
Microsoft sued over #39;stolen #39; gameACADEMY Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary is suing software giant Microsoft in California for allegedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio.	3
British hostage pleads for his life as US officials rule out <b>...</b>A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq #39;s leader and US	0
China Calls Barring of Lawmaker a Mistake (AP)AP - China said on Monday a misunderstanding caused it to bar a top Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland over the weekend.	0
Paper: Ex-Steeler Likely Had Breakdown (AP)AP - Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head-on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper.	1
Benitez calls for tackling clampdownLONDON (AFP) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has asked English referees to give his players greater protection from what he says are poor tackles.	1
PDA Sales Continue to Drop (PC World)PC World - Consumers are giving PDAs the hand as they move toward smart phones.	3
Home sales should dipCalifornia #39;s median home price will maintain its record pace next year, reaching above \$500,000 for the first time, but appreciation will ease as sales fall to their second-highest level, according to a forecast released Wednesday.	2
Lexmark's Mixed MessageDespite the printer company's third-quarter strength, the future is uncertain.	2
Price drop prompts oil quota callOpec members call for a cut in rampant over-production as prices oil prices plummet amid warmer US weather.	0
Oracle brings SMB suite to North AmericaOracle Corp. is finally bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a midmarket-aimed package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications.	3
Chirac on final day of UK visitThe French president Jacques Chirac lays a wreath at the tomb of Edward VII on the final day of his visit to Britain.	0
Britain has signaled its opposition to EADS-Thales mergerThe British government has signaled its opposition to the creation of a European defence industry giant by the merger of the European aerospace group EADS and the French-British defence electronics group Thales, the Observer reported Sunday.	2
NASA tries to set air speed recordNASA on Monday will attempt to set an air speed record when it launches its pilot-less X-43A quot;scramjet. quot;. Paul Allen was first.	3
Alienware evolves from gamers to corporatesRevamped website signals desire for broader customer base	3
Indian state-run gas giant eyes 10 percent stake in China Gas (AFP)AFP - India's state-run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities.	0
France backs Turkish EU talks for late-2005BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (AFP) - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday.	0
Raptors 101, Pistons 89Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored seven of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.	1
Cardinals Win Playoff Series From Dodgers; Braves Force Game 5A home run by Albert Pujols and another strong pitching performance on the road by Jeff Suppan moved the St. Louis Cardinals into the National League Championship Series.	1
US Airways pilots to resume talks on pay cuts -NYTThe pilots union of bankrupt airline US Airways (UAIRQ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) failed over the weekend to agree to a new round of pay cuts and will resume its deliberations on Tuesday, the New York Times reported.	2
Investor not impressed with Molson dividend for Coors merger <b>...</b>MONTREAL (CP) - Molson Inc. may have removed the last obstacle to its proposed merger with Colorado beer maker Adolph Coors Co. on Friday, after it agreed to fork out a premium of \$3.	2
No. 15 Michigan St. Stuns No. 3 Notre Dame (AP)AP - Lindsay Bowen made a game-tying 3-pointer and scored five of her 23 points in overtime to lead No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-73 victory over third-ranked Notre Dame on Thursday night.	1
St. Louis Rams Release Punter Sean Landeta (AP)AP - Shaky special teams helped cost punter Sean Landeta his job with the St. Louis Rams.	1
Karzai's Running Mate Escapes Afghan Mine Blast KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running mate for Saturday's historic presidential election escaped unhurt Wednesday when a mine exploded under his convoy in the remote northeast of the country. Vice presidential candidate Ahmad Zia Masood, the brother of assassinated resistance hero Ahmad Shah Masood, had gone to Faizabad, the capital of mountainous Badakhshan province, for a campaign rally.	0
UN claims lack of military observers in Darfur regionKHARTOUM, Aug 18, 2004 (Financial Times) -- The number of military observers deployed in the Darfur region of Sudan is not sufficient to monitor whether the Sudanese government fulfils its pledges to the United Nations, a senior UN ...	0
Marriage between security, business needsKUALA LUMPUR: Computer Associates International Inc (www.ca.com) has announced a new technology model that aligns security management with business needs.	3
Somalis make case to be presidentTwenty-eight candidates seek support from MPs to be Somalia's new leader ahead of elections on 10 October.	0
Despite recalls, too few vehicles beingTimothy Michaud died last May after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup and suffering severe head injuries. The 19-year-old from Maine never knew that General Motors Corp.	2
Big Day For Browser VulnerabilitiesAn anonymous reader writes quot;All browsers have been reported vulnerable to different vulnerabilities today. Starting with: Internet Explorer on XP SP1/SP2, which suffers a new system compromise (of course) vulnerability.	3
Fiedler injured in another Miami lossFoxboro, MA (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler suffered a rib injury during the closing moments of Sunday #39;s 24-10 loss to the New England Patriots.	1
Scientists tracing the stuff dreams are made ofWASHINGTON - A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday.	3
Renewed fighting in Darfur inevitable, says African Union quot;Astronomical quot; quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Sudan #39;s Darfur region in the last two weeks and the government is poised for a major military offensive, African Union ceasefire monitors said yesterday.	0
12 Nepalese Reportedly Executed in IraqDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A Web site linked to an Iraqi militant group showed a video of what is purported to be the killing of 12 Nepalese workers by militants who had kidnapped them. The Nepalese Foreign Ministry said it could not confirm the report of the hostages' deaths...	0
Dutch steelmaker will buy ISGRemnants of Bethlehem Steel will live on under foreign ownership in a \$4.5 billion deal announced Monday. A privately owned Dutch steelmaker led by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is acquiring International Steel	2
Samsung sees chip sales slowingGrowth in chip sales is set to halve next year due to a glut in the market, Korean chipmaker Samsung has warned. The firm said memory chips were in for a slowdown, with prices for flash memory set to fall as much as 40 in the three months to September.	2
Get a Whiff of Inter ParfumsDespite reporting record quarterly sales, growth rates still spell trouble.	2
Alienware evolves from gamers to corporatesRevamped website signals desire for broader customer base	3
This Date in Baseball for Sept. 14 (AP)AP - 1903 #151; Red Ames' debut with the New York Giants was a five-inning, 5-0, no-hit victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was called in midafternoon because of unusual darkness.	1
USC #39;s Matt Leinart Wins Heisman TrophyUSC quarterback Matt Leinart scrambles out of the pocket against UCLA during the game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004.	1
British hostage pleads for his life as US officials rule out <b>...</b>A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq #39;s leader and US	0
XFce 4.2 - the Future is Now!No doubt, all of you have heard of Xfce and those who haven #39;t will hear about it soon anyway. I remember trying out Xfce for the first time back on SuSE 9.0.	3
Raptors 101, Pistons 89Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored seven of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.	1
Sony-led group finalizes deal to purchase MGMSony Corp. and a group of investors reached a final agreement to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for US\$12 a share, or about US\$2.9 billion, to gain control of one of the world #39;s largest film libraries.	2
Officials Say 78 Died After Thailand Riot (AP)AP - At least 78 people have died following a riot in southern Thailand, many of them by crushed and suffocated after they were arrested and packed tightly into trucks, officials said Tuesday.	0
Popular iPod adds picture capabilityApple Computer yesterday introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a color display, as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs.	3
U.N. Agency Welcomes Iran's Nuclear HaltThe International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution today welcoming Iran's suspension of its nuclear program but said it would continue to monitor it.	0
Arch Coal: Triton Acquisition Completed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arch Coal Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACI.N</A> said on Friday it had completed the acquisition of rival Triton Coal Co. after a U.S. appeals court denied the government's bid to block the deal.	2
Glazer ups stake in UnitedLONDON: US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 from 25.3, the Premier League club said yesterday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them.	1
PlanetOut Soars in Public Trading DebutPlanetOut Inc. showed a small gain in morning activity before shooting up more than 15 percent in recent trading, marking a successful initial public offering for the Web site operator while Thursday #39;s second deal fell flat in its debut.	2
Falcons Sign Crumpler to Contract Extension (Reuters)Reuters - The Atlanta Falcons\Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six-year\contract extension.	1
Ask Walker about NU #39;s special dayMADISON, Wis. -- Northwestern #39;s special teams were anything but special Saturday in a 24-12 loss at Wisconsin. The Wildcats had a punt blocked, missed a field goal and booted a kickoff out of bounds.	1
E-Voting Cos. Reveal Software to Feds (AP)AP - The nation's largest voting machine companies are submitting millions of lines of code to the National Software Reference Library to address sharp criticism from computer scientists about the secret software used in elections.	3
Alcatel Says Closing in on China 3G Mobile Deal (Reuters)Reuters - French telecoms equipment maker\Alcatel is nearing a deal with a Chinese peer on cooperating to\build third-generation (3G) mobile phone networks using a\Chinese technology standard, a senior executive said.	3
Terrorist attack pumps up oil pricesOil prices rose off three-month lows yesterday, after an attack on the US consulate in Saudi Arabia and reports of an OPEC pledge to raise its minimum price target.	2
Crude Oil May Rise on Concern Hurricane Could Cut Gulf OutputCrude oil futures may rise in New York on speculation Hurricane Ivan could disrupt output from platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as the storm nears the US mainland this week.	2
Home sales should dipCalifornia #39;s median home price will maintain its record pace next year, reaching above \$500,000 for the first time, but appreciation will ease as sales fall to their second-highest level, according to a forecast released Wednesday.	2
U.N.: Mobile Phones Gaining Revenue (AP)AP - Mobile phones are expected to generate greater revenue this year than traditional land lines with the nations of Africa, Asia and Latin America driving growth, a U.N. agency said Thursday.	3
Cisco to acquire network monitoring provider NetSolveSAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday.	3
Gallacher scores first European Tour winStephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European tour, beating Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Dunhill Links Championship.	1
America West Posts Loss, More Losses Loom CHICAGO (Reuters) - America West Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWA.N</A> on Wednesday posted a third-quarter loss and forecast losses going forward as soaring fuel prices, weak revenue and excess industry capacity broke a stream of profits at the parent of America West Airlines.	2
SpaceShipOne shows what initiative, daring and great personal <b>...</b>The terms were simple enough. Be the first to fly three people or the equivalent weight 62 miles high. Do it a second time within two weeks.	3
Huygens Probe Test SuccessfulEuropean Space Agency -- ESAs Huygens probe, now orbiting Saturn on board the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini spacecraft, is in good health and successfully passed its fifteenth In-Flight Checkout on 14 September 2004. This in-flight checkout procedure was the last but one planned before separation of the Huygens probe from Cassini in December this year, and it included some specific activities that were intended to prepare for the separation...	3
Seoul says nuclear work not authorizedSEOUL The South Korean government insisted Friday that what it called an experiment to enrich uranium at the Korea Atomic Energy Institute in 2000 was an unauthorized experiment by unsupervised scientists.	0
US Men Take Gold and Bronze in Cycling Time TrialATHENS (Reuters) - The United States proved there is more to their cycling team than Lance Armstrong by taking gold and bronze in the men #39;s Olympic individual time trial at the Athens Games Wednesday.	1
Rooney #39;s ready for Europe - FergieManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Wayne Rooney will feel right at home in the Champions League. Rooney: Likely to start from the bench against Fenerbahce.	1
Indian state-run gas giant eyes 10 percent stake in China Gas (AFP)AFP - India's state-run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities.	0
Update 2: Volkswagen, Workers Renew Wage TalksWage negotiations between Volkswagen AG and Germany #39;s biggest industrial union broke up without agreement Thursday, but the two sides agreed to hold more talks next week even as the union presses ahead with plans for a flurry of short work stoppages.	2
Cassini takes passing shot of Saturn #39;s moonMonash scientist Andrew Prentice ponders the probe that will land on the Saturnian moon Titan in January. Photo: Angela Wylie. NASA #39;s mission to Saturn, Cassini, will pass a crucial milestone	3
Paper: Ex-Steeler Likely Had Breakdown (AP)AP - Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head-on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper.	1
Head Lice Provide Clue to Prehistoric Lives, Loves (Reuters)Reuters - A study of an ancient human pest --\head lice -- suggests that the ancestors of today's American\Indians may have met and fought with pre-humans long extinct\elsewhere, scientists said on Tuesday.	3
France backs Turkish EU talks for late-2005BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (AFP) - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday.	0
al-Qaida Blamed in Egypt Blasts; 30 DeadTABA, Egypt - Investigators searched for evidence to support Israeli suspicions that al-Qaida, rather than Palestinian militant groups, was responsible for three bombings targeting Red Sea resorts filled with Israeli tourists. Rescuers pulled more bodies late Friday from the wreckage of the five-star Taba Hilton, where a car full of explosives crashed into the lobby...	0
Marsh #39;s New Chief Makes Compliance Unit; Shares Rise (Update7)Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky created a compliance unit and pledged to return money to clients as the world #39;s largest insurance broker moves to settle claims of kickbacks and rigged bids.	2
Tough times ahead for semiconductor businessSAN FRANCISCO -- The number of companies building and designing microprocessors is likely to shrink by approximately 40 percent over the next 10 years, analysts from Gartner Inc. predicted at the research firm's Semiconductor Industry Summit conference here in San Francisco Tuesday.	3
Media Center PCs may have found their timeMaybe the third time will be the charm for Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition. Previous versions, released in 2002 and 2003, appealed to the early adopters among us.	3
I Love Bees Game a Surprise HitAn alternate-reality game conceived as a marketing ploy is gaining a huge and obsessive following. Fans of I Love Bees stalk pay phones, organize mass salutes and even use the presidential debate to connect with each other. By Daniel Terdiman.	3
SA Denies Aristide is Behind Haiti MayhemTHE South African government said yesterday it took quot;strong exception quot; to comments by Haitian interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue that President Thabo Mbeki #39;s granting of refuge to Jean-Bertrand Aristide allowed the ousted leader to sow discontent in	0
Stoudemire scoring big at center for SunsThe only centers to lead the NBA in scoring in the last 28 seasons are Shaquille O #39;Neal and David Robinson, but the way Phoenix #39;s Amare Stoudemire has been pouring in the points, he could very well be the third.	1
UN claims lack of military observers in Darfur regionKHARTOUM, Aug 18, 2004 (Financial Times) -- The number of military observers deployed in the Darfur region of Sudan is not sufficient to monitor whether the Sudanese government fulfils its pledges to the United Nations, a senior UN ...	0
Alitalia to announce rescue planThe Italian airline Alitalia is to reveal proposals to stave off bankruptcy.	2
WORLD BRIEFSPRINCE NAMED CAMBODIAN KING. Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s son, a former ballet dancer, was officially confirmed yesterday to succeed his father on the throne.	0
HOLMES WITHDRAWS FROM 800mOlympic champion Kelly Holmes will not contest the 800metres when the final day #39;s action at the World Athletics Final gets underway this afternoon.	1
VILLENEUVE FIRED UP FOR BATTLEJacques Villeneuve has admitted he is desperate to get one over on former team BAR after signing a three-race deal with Renault. Renault and BAR are currently vying for second in the constructors championship.	1
China Calls Barring of Lawmaker a Mistake (AP)AP - China said on Monday a misunderstanding caused it to bar a top Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland over the weekend.	0
Oracle brings SMB suite to North AmericaOracle Corp. is finally bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a midmarket-aimed package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications.	3

Mozilla #39;s Thunderbird is goThe Mozilla Foundation has released version 1.0 of its Thunderbird open source email client, following up on the successful recent launch of its Firefox web browser, and delivering new anti-spam and anti-virus technology to the desktop.

3

Geiberger grabs top spot at Chrysler ClassicGreensboro, NC (Sports Network) - Brent Geiberger posted a five-under 67 on Friday to move into the lead after the second round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.

1

Cypriot protests after Israeli jets force airliner into flight ...LARNACA, Cyprus, Oct 5 (AFP) - The Cypriot authorities issued a strong protest Tuesday after Israeli warplanes forced a German airliner into their flight control zone without prior authorization amid a bomb alert.

0

FACTBOX-Five Manchester United-Arsenal showdownsFollowing are brief summaries of five memorable showdowns between Alex Ferguson #39;s Manchester United and Arsene Wenger #39;s Arsenal, English soccer #39;s two fiercest rivals.

1

New Study Links Pfizer's Bextra, Similar to Vioxx, to Heart AttacksPatients given Pfizers painkiller Bextra have more than twice as many heart attacks and strokes as those given placebos, according to preliminary results of a study.

2

French hostage crisis drags on, Iraq #39;s northern oil exports haltedBAGHDAD : France held its breath for two of its reporters kidnapped in Iraq, while the war-torn country #39;s ailing economy was dealt a massive blow after a key export pipeline suffered its biggest post-war attack.

0

Verizon to Buy NextWave Licenses for \$3 Billion NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Wireless said on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with NextWave Telecom Inc. to purchase all of its airwave licenses for \$3 billion.

3

Dream Weaver #39;s worst nightmareThis just in. In addition to that whole Milton Bradley thing, the Dodgers are now also demanding that Fox erase all tapes of this division series against the Cardinals.

1

Cisco to acquire network monitoring provider NetSolveSAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday.

3

Google Plans Desktop Search Tool for Apple PCsGoogle Inc. GOOG.O plans to release a version of its desktop search tool for computers running on the Mac operating system from Apple Computer Inc.

3

Scientists tracing the stuff dreams are made ofWASHINGTON - A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday.

3

Treasuries Down, Greenspan Warns on Rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices turned abruptly lower on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, in a highly unusual move, said those unprepared for higher interest rates stood to lose money.

2

I lied, says sacked PeopleSoft chiefCraig Conway, former PeopleSoft CEO, admitted he misled investors when he said people had quot;lost interest quot; in Oracle #39;s bid for his company.

2

Cable and Wireless to sell Japanese unit to SoftbankLONDON : Cable and Wireless, the British telecoms group, said it had agreed to sell its Japanese unit to Internet service provider Softbank Corp for about 133 million dollars (104 million euros) including debt.

2

Northrop Grumman, Boeing team up to bid on space contractLOS ANGELES Boeing and defense contractor Northrop Grumman say they #39;ll bid as a team to compete for NASA #39;s manned and robotic space exploration program.

2

Wednesday #39;s Sports In BriefSAN FRANCISCO - Olympic track star Marion Jones filed a defamation lawsuit against BALCO head Victor Conte, who told a national TV audience that he gave her steroids and watched her inject herself with them.

1

Microsoft sued over #39;stolen #39; gameACADEMY Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary is suing software giant Microsoft in California for allegedly stealing his idea for a virtual yoga studio.

3

British hostage pleads for his life as US officials rule out ...A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq #39;s leader and US

0

China Calls Barring of Lawmaker a Mistake (AP)AP - China said on Monday a misunderstanding caused it to bar a top Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland over the weekend.

0

Paper: Ex-Steeler Likely Had Breakdown (AP)AP - Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head-on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper.

1

Benitez calls for tackling clampdownLONDON (AFP) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has asked English referees to give his players greater protection from what he says are poor tackles.

1

PDA Sales Continue to Drop (PC World)PC World - Consumers are giving PDAs the hand as they move toward smart phones.

3

Home sales should dipCalifornia #39;s median home price will maintain its record pace next year, reaching above \$500,000 for the first time, but appreciation will ease as sales fall to their second-highest level, according to a forecast released Wednesday.

2

Lexmark's Mixed MessageDespite the printer company's third-quarter strength, the future is uncertain.

2

Price drop prompts oil quota callOpec members call for a cut in rampant over-production as prices oil prices plummet amid warmer US weather.

0

Oracle brings SMB suite to North AmericaOracle Corp. is finally bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a midmarket-aimed package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications.

3

Chirac on final day of UK visitThe French president Jacques Chirac lays a wreath at the tomb of Edward VII on the final day of his visit to Britain.

0

Britain has signaled its opposition to EADS-Thales mergerThe British government has signaled its opposition to the creation of a European defence industry giant by the merger of the European aerospace group EADS and the French-British defence electronics group Thales, the Observer reported Sunday.

2

NASA tries to set air speed recordNASA on Monday will attempt to set an air speed record when it launches its pilot-less X-43A quot;scramjet. quot;. Paul Allen was first.

3

Alienware evolves from gamers to corporatesRevamped website signals desire for broader customer base

3

Indian state-run gas giant eyes 10 percent stake in China Gas (AFP)AFP - India's state-run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities.

0

France backs Turkish EU talks for late-2005BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (AFP) - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday.

0

Raptors 101, Pistons 89Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored seven of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

1

Cardinals Win Playoff Series From Dodgers; Braves Force Game 5A home run by Albert Pujols and another strong pitching performance on the road by Jeff Suppan moved the St. Louis Cardinals into the National League Championship Series.

1

US Airways pilots to resume talks on pay cuts -NYTThe pilots union of bankrupt airline US Airways (UAIRQ.O: Quote, Profile, Research) failed over the weekend to agree to a new round of pay cuts and will resume its deliberations on Tuesday, the New York Times reported.

2

Investor not impressed with Molson dividend for Coors merger ...MONTREAL (CP) - Molson Inc. may have removed the last obstacle to its proposed merger with Colorado beer maker Adolph Coors Co. on Friday, after it agreed to fork out a premium of \$3.

2

No. 15 Michigan St. Stuns No. 3 Notre Dame (AP)AP - Lindsay Bowen made a game-tying 3-pointer and scored five of her 23 points in overtime to lead No. 15 Michigan State to an 82-73 victory over third-ranked Notre Dame on Thursday night.

1

St. Louis Rams Release Punter Sean Landeta (AP)AP - Shaky special teams helped cost punter Sean Landeta his job with the St. Louis Rams.

1

Karzai's Running Mate Escapes Afghan Mine Blast KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's running mate for Saturday's historic presidential election escaped unhurt Wednesday when a mine exploded under his convoy in the remote northeast of the country. Vice presidential candidate Ahmad Zia Masood, the brother of assassinated resistance hero Ahmad Shah Masood, had gone to Faizabad, the capital of mountainous Badakhshan province, for a campaign rally.

0

UN claims lack of military observers in Darfur regionKHARTOUM, Aug 18, 2004 (Financial Times) -- The number of military observers deployed in the Darfur region of Sudan is not sufficient to monitor whether the Sudanese government fulfils its pledges to the United Nations, a senior UN ...

0

Marriage between security, business needsKUALA LUMPUR: Computer Associates International Inc (www.ca.com) has announced a new technology model that aligns security management with business needs.

3

Somalis make case to be presidentTwenty-eight candidates seek support from MPs to be Somalia's new leader ahead of elections on 10 October.

0

Despite recalls, too few vehicles beingTimothy Michaud died last May after falling from the tailgate of a Chevrolet pickup and suffering severe head injuries. The 19-year-old from Maine never knew that General Motors Corp.

2

Big Day For Browser VulnerabilitiesAn anonymous reader writes quot;All browsers have been reported vulnerable to different vulnerabilities today. Starting with: Internet Explorer on XP SP1/SP2, which suffers a new system compromise (of course) vulnerability.

3

Fiedler injured in another Miami lossFoxboro, MA (Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler suffered a rib injury during the closing moments of Sunday #39;s 24-10 loss to the New England Patriots.

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Scientists tracing the stuff dreams are made ofWASHINGTON - A stroke that robbed a woman of her dreams may help pinpoint where and how dreams are born in the brain, scientists said on Friday.

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Renewed fighting in Darfur inevitable, says African Union quot;Astronomical quot; quantities of arms and ammunition have poured into Sudan #39;s Darfur region in the last two weeks and the government is poised for a major military offensive, African Union ceasefire monitors said yesterday.

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12 Nepalese Reportedly Executed in IraqDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A Web site linked to an Iraqi militant group showed a video of what is purported to be the killing of 12 Nepalese workers by militants who had kidnapped them. The Nepalese Foreign Ministry said it could not confirm the report of the hostages' deaths...

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Dutch steelmaker will buy ISGRemnants of Bethlehem Steel will live on under foreign ownership in a \$4.5 billion deal announced Monday. A privately owned Dutch steelmaker led by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is acquiring International Steel

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Samsung sees chip sales slowingGrowth in chip sales is set to halve next year due to a glut in the market, Korean chipmaker Samsung has warned. The firm said memory chips were in for a slowdown, with prices for flash memory set to fall as much as 40 in the three months to September.

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Get a Whiff of Inter ParfumsDespite reporting record quarterly sales, growth rates still spell trouble.

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Alienware evolves from gamers to corporatesRevamped website signals desire for broader customer base

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This Date in Baseball for Sept. 14 (AP)AP - 1903 #151; Red Ames' debut with the New York Giants was a five-inning, 5-0, no-hit victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The game was called in midafternoon because of unusual darkness.

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USC #39;s Matt Leinart Wins Heisman TrophyUSC quarterback Matt Leinart scrambles out of the pocket against UCLA during the game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004.

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British hostage pleads for his life as US officials rule out ...A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq #39;s leader and US

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XFce 4.2 - the Future is Now!No doubt, all of you have heard of Xfce and those who haven #39;t will hear about it soon anyway. I remember trying out Xfce for the first time back on SuSE 9.0.

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Raptors 101, Pistons 89Loren Woods had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds, and Vince Carter scored seven of 12 points in the final three minutes to help the Toronto Raptors improve to 2-0 with a 101-89 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

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Sony-led group finalizes deal to purchase MGMSony Corp. and a group of investors reached a final agreement to buy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. for US\$12 a share, or about US\$2.9 billion, to gain control of one of the world #39;s largest film libraries.

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Officials Say 78 Died After Thailand Riot (AP)AP - At least 78 people have died following a riot in southern Thailand, many of them by crushed and suffocated after they were arrested and packed tightly into trucks, officials said Tuesday.

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Popular iPod adds picture capabilityApple Computer yesterday introduced a new larger-capacity iPod with a color display, as well as a first-of-its-kind digital compendium of the rock band U2 #39;s songs.

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U.N. Agency Welcomes Iran's Nuclear HaltThe International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution today welcoming Iran's suspension of its nuclear program but said it would continue to monitor it.

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Arch Coal: Triton Acquisition Completed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Arch Coal Inc. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=ACI.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">ACI.N</A> said on Friday it had completed the acquisition of rival Triton Coal Co. after a U.S. appeals court denied the government's bid to block the deal.

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Glazer ups stake in UnitedLONDON: US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United Plc to 27.63 from 25.3, the Premier League club said yesterday, heightening speculation that he will bid for them.

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PlanetOut Soars in Public Trading DebutPlanetOut Inc. showed a small gain in morning activity before shooting up more than 15 percent in recent trading, marking a successful initial public offering for the Web site operator while Thursday #39;s second deal fell flat in its debut.

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Falcons Sign Crumpler to Contract Extension (Reuters)Reuters - The Atlanta Falcons\Monday signed Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler to a six-year\contract extension.

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Ask Walker about NU #39;s special dayMADISON, Wis. -- Northwestern #39;s special teams were anything but special Saturday in a 24-12 loss at Wisconsin. The Wildcats had a punt blocked, missed a field goal and booted a kickoff out of bounds.

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E-Voting Cos. Reveal Software to Feds (AP)AP - The nation's largest voting machine companies are submitting millions of lines of code to the National Software Reference Library to address sharp criticism from computer scientists about the secret software used in elections.

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Alcatel Says Closing in on China 3G Mobile Deal (Reuters)Reuters - French telecoms equipment maker\Alcatel is nearing a deal with a Chinese peer on cooperating to\build third-generation (3G) mobile phone networks using a\Chinese technology standard, a senior executive said.

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Terrorist attack pumps up oil pricesOil prices rose off three-month lows yesterday, after an attack on the US consulate in Saudi Arabia and reports of an OPEC pledge to raise its minimum price target.

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Crude Oil May Rise on Concern Hurricane Could Cut Gulf OutputCrude oil futures may rise in New York on speculation Hurricane Ivan could disrupt output from platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as the storm nears the US mainland this week.

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Home sales should dipCalifornia #39;s median home price will maintain its record pace next year, reaching above \$500,000 for the first time, but appreciation will ease as sales fall to their second-highest level, according to a forecast released Wednesday.

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U.N.: Mobile Phones Gaining Revenue (AP)AP - Mobile phones are expected to generate greater revenue this year than traditional land lines with the nations of Africa, Asia and Latin America driving growth, a U.N. agency said Thursday.

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Cisco to acquire network monitoring provider NetSolveSAN FRANCISCO - Cisco Systems Inc. channel partners will be able to offer real-time monitoring of enterprises' networks after the company agreed to acquire NetSolve Inc., the networking giant said Thursday.

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Gallacher scores first European Tour winStephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European tour, beating Northern Ireland #39;s Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Dunhill Links Championship.

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America West Posts Loss, More Losses Loom CHICAGO (Reuters) - America West Holdings Corp. <A HREF=""http://www.investor.reuters.com/FullQuote.aspx?ticker=AWA.N target=/stocks/quickinfo/fullquote"">AWA.N</A> on Wednesday posted a third-quarter loss and forecast losses going forward as soaring fuel prices, weak revenue and excess industry capacity broke a stream of profits at the parent of America West Airlines.

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SpaceShipOne shows what initiative, daring and great personal ...The terms were simple enough. Be the first to fly three people or the equivalent weight 62 miles high. Do it a second time within two weeks.

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Huygens Probe Test SuccessfulEuropean Space Agency -- ESAs Huygens probe, now orbiting Saturn on board the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini spacecraft, is in good health and successfully passed its fifteenth In-Flight Checkout on 14 September 2004. This in-flight checkout procedure was the last but one planned before separation of the Huygens probe from Cassini in December this year, and it included some specific activities that were intended to prepare for the separation...

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Seoul says nuclear work not authorizedSEOUL The South Korean government insisted Friday that what it called an experiment to enrich uranium at the Korea Atomic Energy Institute in 2000 was an unauthorized experiment by unsupervised scientists.

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US Men Take Gold and Bronze in Cycling Time TrialATHENS (Reuters) - The United States proved there is more to their cycling team than Lance Armstrong by taking gold and bronze in the men #39;s Olympic individual time trial at the Athens Games Wednesday.

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Rooney #39;s ready for Europe - FergieManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Wayne Rooney will feel right at home in the Champions League. Rooney: Likely to start from the bench against Fenerbahce.

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Indian state-run gas giant eyes 10 percent stake in China Gas (AFP)AFP - India's state-run Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) said it is considering buying a 10 percent stake in China Gas Holdings Ltd, which has sole rights to distribute gas in 42 Chinese cities.

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Update 2: Volkswagen, Workers Renew Wage TalksWage negotiations between Volkswagen AG and Germany #39;s biggest industrial union broke up without agreement Thursday, but the two sides agreed to hold more talks next week even as the union presses ahead with plans for a flurry of short work stoppages.

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Cassini takes passing shot of Saturn #39;s moonMonash scientist Andrew Prentice ponders the probe that will land on the Saturnian moon Titan in January. Photo: Angela Wylie. NASA #39;s mission to Saturn, Cassini, will pass a crucial milestone

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Paper: Ex-Steeler Likely Had Breakdown (AP)AP - Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Justin Strzelczyk probably suffered a mental breakdown before he led New York state troopers on a highway chase that ended in the fiery head-on crash that killed him, according to a newspaper.

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Head Lice Provide Clue to Prehistoric Lives, Loves (Reuters)Reuters - A study of an ancient human pest --\head lice -- suggests that the ancestors of today's American\Indians may have met and fought with pre-humans long extinct\elsewhere, scientists said on Tuesday.

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France backs Turkish EU talks for late-2005BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (AFP) - France wants the European Union to open membership talks with Turkey at the end of next year or early 2006, Foreign Minister Michel Barnier said on Thursday.

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al-Qaida Blamed in Egypt Blasts; 30 DeadTABA, Egypt - Investigators searched for evidence to support Israeli suspicions that al-Qaida, rather than Palestinian militant groups, was responsible for three bombings targeting Red Sea resorts filled with Israeli tourists. Rescuers pulled more bodies late Friday from the wreckage of the five-star Taba Hilton, where a car full of explosives crashed into the lobby...

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Marsh #39;s New Chief Makes Compliance Unit; Shares Rise (Update7)Marsh amp; McLennan Cos. Chief Executive Michael Cherkasky created a compliance unit and pledged to return money to clients as the world #39;s largest insurance broker moves to settle claims of kickbacks and rigged bids.

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Tough times ahead for semiconductor businessSAN FRANCISCO -- The number of companies building and designing microprocessors is likely to shrink by approximately 40 percent over the next 10 years, analysts from Gartner Inc. predicted at the research firm's Semiconductor Industry Summit conference here in San Francisco Tuesday.

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Media Center PCs may have found their timeMaybe the third time will be the charm for Microsoft #39;s Windows XP Media Center Edition. Previous versions, released in 2002 and 2003, appealed to the early adopters among us.

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I Love Bees Game a Surprise HitAn alternate-reality game conceived as a marketing ploy is gaining a huge and obsessive following. Fans of I Love Bees stalk pay phones, organize mass salutes and even use the presidential debate to connect with each other. By Daniel Terdiman.

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SA Denies Aristide is Behind Haiti MayhemTHE South African government said yesterday it took quot;strong exception quot; to comments by Haitian interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue that President Thabo Mbeki #39;s granting of refuge to Jean-Bertrand Aristide allowed the ousted leader to sow discontent in

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Stoudemire scoring big at center for SunsThe only centers to lead the NBA in scoring in the last 28 seasons are Shaquille O #39;Neal and David Robinson, but the way Phoenix #39;s Amare Stoudemire has been pouring in the points, he could very well be the third.

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UN claims lack of military observers in Darfur regionKHARTOUM, Aug 18, 2004 (Financial Times) -- The number of military observers deployed in the Darfur region of Sudan is not sufficient to monitor whether the Sudanese government fulfils its pledges to the United Nations, a senior UN ...

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Alitalia to announce rescue planThe Italian airline Alitalia is to reveal proposals to stave off bankruptcy.

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WORLD BRIEFSPRINCE NAMED CAMBODIAN KING. Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk #39;s son, a former ballet dancer, was officially confirmed yesterday to succeed his father on the throne.

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HOLMES WITHDRAWS FROM 800mOlympic champion Kelly Holmes will not contest the 800metres when the final day #39;s action at the World Athletics Final gets underway this afternoon.

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VILLENEUVE FIRED UP FOR BATTLEJacques Villeneuve has admitted he is desperate to get one over on former team BAR after signing a three-race deal with Renault. Renault and BAR are currently vying for second in the constructors championship.

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China Calls Barring of Lawmaker a Mistake (AP)AP - China said on Monday a misunderstanding caused it to bar a top Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker from entering the mainland over the weekend.

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Oracle brings SMB suite to North AmericaOracle Corp. is finally bringing to the North American market its Oracle E-Business Suite Special Edition, a midmarket-aimed package of pre-installed, preconfigured software from its 11i suite of business applications.

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