• The two-year hunt for bin Laden
    PARIS, Sept 4 (AFP) - Following is a chronology of the two-year US manhunt for Osama bin Laden, the most wanted man on the planet who has a 25-million-dollar bounty on his head.
  • Saudi, Kuwaiti stocks jump to record in bullish week for Mideast markets
    CAIRO, Sept 4 (AFP) - Strong oil prices, financial rating upgrades and free trade agreements fueled a bull-run this week in several Middle Eastern stock markets, with the Saudi and Kuwaiti exchanges reaching new records.
  • US calls for mutinational force in Iraq, in proposal to UN
    WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (AFP) - The United States has proposed that the UN Security Council create a multinational security force for Iraq to counter mounting instability -- and grant international acceptance to the US-installed Iraqi Governing Council.
  • Struggling airlines had solid summer
    NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- It was a solid summer for struggling U.S. airlines, which reported record August business as a result of strong demand and reduced capacity.
  • BA in talks with Boeing, Airbus over anti-missile technology
    LONDON, Sept 5 (AFP) - British airways has begun talks with Boeing, a leading US defense contractor, and European aircraft maker Airbus about installing anti-missile technology on its planes, a British daily said Thursday.
  • Citizens Funds Supports New York Attorney General's Efforts to Clean up Fund Industry
    Citizens Funds Supports New York Attorney General's Efforts to Clean up Fund Industry; Socially Responsible Mutual Fund Company Applauds Eliot Spitzer's Fund Probe
  • CORRECTING and REPLACING The Bon-Ton Makes Firm Offer to Acquire Elder-Beerman
    CORRECTION...by The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
  • Memory training: promise for older adults
    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A new study indicates older adults can be trained to better remember recent events, thereby avoiding short-term memory problems that afflict many seniors.
  • Brain activity may affect immune functions
    MADISON, Wis., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- A new study indicates good health may involve more than washing hands or keeping a positive attitude -- it might also involve your brain activity.
  • SL Scoreboard as of 06:50 p.m. / Sep 4
    This article is Copyright 2003 by SportsTicker Enterprises L.P..
  • 2003 Northern Colorado Roster / Sep 4
    (Highlands Ranch)
  • 2003 Ucla Roster / Sep 4
    (Los Angeles Southwest JC)
  • 2003-04 Spanish Primera Division Soccer Standings / Sep 4
  • AuthentiDate eBilling Signature Provides International Electronic Invoicing Solution for Dow Chemical
    SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--AuthentiDate International AG, a subsidiary of AuthentiDate Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ADAT), announced today that the Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has implemented the AuthentiDate eBilling Signature Solution, which enables Dow to provide electronic invoicing for customers in ...
  • Patent Office Decides in Favor of Extended Systems in Reexamination of Pumatech Patents
    Patent Office Decides in Favor of Extended Systems in Reexamination of Pumatech Patents; Patent Office Rejects Pumatech Patent Claims in Two Additional Pumatech Patents
  • Timing of payments holding up Libyan compensation agreement: ambassador
    LONDON, Sept 4 (AFP) - A dispute over when the payments should be made is holding up the conclusion of a compensation deal between Libya and relatives of those killed in the bombing of a French airliner, the Libyan ambassador to London told AFP Thursday.
  • Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi "physically well"
    YANGON, Sept 4 (AFP) - Myanmar's military government said Thursday that its opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was "physically well" and charged that US claims that she was on a hunger strike were the result of "spin doctors".
  • Blair says "no decision" on more British troops in Iraq
    LONDON, Sept 4 (AFP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that no decision has been taken on boosting the number of British troops in Iraq, despite unrelenting attacks on US and British occupation forces.
  • Turkish lorry drivers fear for their lives when driving through Iraq
    HABUR, Turkish-Iraqi border, Sept 4 (AFP) - For some in southeastern Turkey, the country's most impoverished region, earning one's bread often means braving a dangerous journey across the border into Iraq.
  • WASHINGTON: The United States faced a new battle to overcome resistance from influential European countries to a new UN
    US-NKorea-nuclear
  • Shares in Australia's Cochlear slump as CEO announces retirement
    SYDNEY, Sept 4 (AFP) - Shares in the world's biggest bionic ear maker, Cochlear, slumped 1.7 percent Thursday after chief executive Jack O'Mahony announced he would retire after three years in the job.
  • Del Monte Foods Company Reports Fiscal 2004 First Quarter Results
    Announces Organizational Realignment
  • TALX Updates 2nd Fiscal Quarter Status at Annual Meeting
    ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--TALX Corporation (NASDAQ:TALX):
  • LNC Announces Pricing Of $150 Million Public Offering Of Trust Preferred Securities
    PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC), the parent company of the Lincoln Financial Group of companies, today announced the pricing of its public offering of 6 million 6.75% Trust Preferred Securities at $25 per security. The securities will be issued upon closing of the ...
  • To Help Retailers Meet the Needs of Information-Hungry Shoppers, Healthnotes Launches Version 7.7 of Kiosk Software and Web Products
    Natural Products Expo East, Booth #3753
  • Stake Technology Announces the Exercise of Underwriters Over-Allotment
    TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Stake Technology Ltd. (Stake) (Nasdaq:STKL)(TSX:SOY) is pleased to announce today that the underwriters of the previously announced offering of 7,000,000 common shares have exercised their over-allotment option for an additional 500,000 common shares, at a price of US $7.00 per common ...
  • Cincinnati Financial Corporation to Webcast Investor Headquarters Visit
    CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Cincinnati Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CINF) will webcast its Investor Headquarters Visit on September 25, 2003. A series of presentations will be carried live over the Internet from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, with recordings of additional ...
  • Leading SAP Reseller in Korea Signs with Apriso
    Value Network Will Bring New Supply Network Software Technology to Leading Manufacturing Country
  • Walsh Associates Celebrates 10 Years at Forefront of Hospitality Purchasing and Project Management
    PORT CHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--For 10 years, Walsh Associates has excelled at something few others in the hospitality industry even attempt: marrying the services of a project manager with the buying power of a skilled furniture, fixtures and equipment purchasing company.
  • Singapore shares close 0.33 percent higher / Singapore Stocks [Sep 4]
    SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (AFP) - Singapore shares closed 0.33 percent up Thursday after gains on Wall Street, dealers said.
  • Watercooler Stories
    For the past decade candles have been hot -- candles in the dining room, candles in the living room, candles it the bathroom, candles everywhere.
  • French singer Bertrand Cantat denied bail in Lithuania
    VILNIUS, Sept 4 (AFP) - A Lithuanian court rejected on Thursday a bail appeal from French rock singer Bertrand Cantat, who is under criminal investigation for the death of French actress Marie Trintignant last month.
  • Paraplegic American 'climbs' Mount Fuji
    TOKYO, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- An American man who lost the use of his legs in a car crash successfully "climbed" to the summit of Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji, this week.
  • 2003 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Roster / Sep 4
    (North Little Rock)
  • 2003 Hawaii Roster / Sep 4
    (San Bernardino Valley College)
  • 2003 Mississippi Roster / Sep 4
    (Memphis University School)
  • American Southwest Conference Standings through Sep 5
  • Karlsson, Els share lead
    CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Defending champion Robert Karlsson and Ernie Els shared the lead Thursday after the opening round of the European Masters.
  • Rain wipes out Busch qualifying
    RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Rain throughout the day at Richmond International Raceway Thursday forced the cancellation of qualifying for the NASCAR Busch Series Funai 250.
  • Western Illinois Game-by-Game Log / Sep 4
  • Man charged with blackmailing Rooney agent
    LONDON, Sept 4 (AFP) - Police investigating threats against the agent of Everton striker Wayne Rooney have charged a man with blackmail.
  • Ubi Soft Entertainment, Mattel Inc., DC Comics and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce Exclusive Collector's Items for the Upcoming Videogame Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
    NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available
  • I-Link Incorporated, A Subsidiary Of Counsel Corporation, Adopts Cash Accounting Retroactively For A Network Service Offering
    TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003-- No Impact On The Economics, Earnings Or Cash Flows Over The Life
  • Nova Names Milestone Management to Fill $2 Million Private Placement
    TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Nova Communications Ltd. (OTCBB:NCVM) announced today that it has named Milestone Management as the investment banker to fill the remainder of its $2,000,000 private placement. The private placement was opened to fund the proposed merger with PowerSki International, the ...
  • ARAMARK Expands 20-Year Partnership with The Mount Sinai Hospital
    PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK), a world leader in managed services, today announced that it is expanding its long-term relationship with The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, one of the country's leading teaching hospitals, with new contracts for food and facility services. The value of the ...
  • Canoe Ridge Vineyard Appoints Kendall Mix as Winemaker
    WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Canoe Ridge Vineyard has hired Kendall Mix as winemaker, announced Tom Selfridge, President & CEO of Chalone Wine Group (Nasdaq:CHLN).
  • York International Declares Quarterly Dividend
    YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--The board of directors of York International Corporation (NYSE:YRK) declared the regular quarterly dividend of fifteen cents per share on the common stock of the company.
  • August Comparable Store Sales Decrease 8.7%, Slightly Below Company Expectations
    HINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB):
  • Michael Kors -USA-, Inc. Announces MICHAEL Michael Kors New Men's and Women's Collections to Launch at Retail for Fall 2004
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Michael Kors (USA), Inc. announced today that it would launch MICHAEL Michael Kors, a dynamic new collection for men and women. The collections will fill a gap in the marketplace for affordable luxury, and will be the most extensive, all-encompassing launch ever in this arena.
  • AVX Corporation Announces Recent Order Activity
    MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) announced at the Smith Barney Citigroup Technology Conference in New York today, that the book to bill for July and August have been positive. AVX President, John Gilbertson, indicated during the conference that the incoming orders have been good ...
  • Business Wire Retail Report On Aug. 2003 Retail Sales Figures
    HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month.
  • The world as we know it [Sep 4]
    Jockstrip: The world as we know it FLOWER FRACAS AT WEDDING
  • Severe flooding in north China forces evacuation of 430,000
    BEIJING, Sept 4 (AFP) - A total of 430,000 people have been evacuated after severe flooding in north China's Shaanxi province, officials said Thursday.
  • NL Standings through Sep 4
  • 2003 Purdue Roster / Sep 4
    (Lake Brantley)
  • NCAA Div I Football Schedule for Sep 4
  • KVH TACNAV Light Officially Designated the M100 by U.S. Army SOCOM
    MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003-- Completing Milestone C, the M100 is Now Approved for Full-rate
  • US expects IAEA board to take 'appropriate action' on Iran
    WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (AFP) - The United States said Thursday it expected the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take "appropriate action" on Iran's nuclear program when its governing board meets next week.
  • Home-Based Telework By U.S. Employees Grows Nearly 40% Since 2001
    Dramatic Results From The Dieringer Research Group's American Interactive Consumer Survey Reported by ITAC
  • Eight die after eating poisoned rice in China, 400 others poisoned
    BEIJING, Sept 4 (AFP) - Eight herdsmen died after eating poisoned rice in northwestern China, while more than 400 students were poisoned in two other incidents around the country, state press reported Thursday.
  • Esterline Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $8.4 Million on $140.5 Million Sales
    Esterline Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $8.4 Million on $140.5 Million Sales; EPS of $0.40 Includes $0.09 Gain from Currency Hedging Associated with Recent Acquisition
  • Centerprise Advisors, Inc. Appoints James B. McGuire as CEO
    CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Centerprise Advisors, Inc., the nation's 14th largest accounting, tax and consulting firm, has named James B. McGuire as the firm's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Commerce Bank Opens 250th Store
    Growth Continues Throughout Metro New York and Greater Philadelphia
  • Fitch Rates Indiana HFA's $45MM Mtge Revs 2003 Series C 'AAA'
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the Indiana Housing Finance Authority's (the authority) $45 million single-family mortgage revenue bonds, 2003 series C. Additionally, Fitch affirms the 'AAA' rating on the outstanding $767 million of 1998 series A-D bonds; 1999 series A, X, Y, ...
  • Gabelli Group Capital Partners, Inc. Names Marc Gabelli President
    RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Gabelli Group Capital Partners, Inc., the privately owned firm that is majority owner of Gabelli Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: GBL) and its subsidiaries, has elected Marc Gabelli to the newly created position of President.
  • Solomon Islanders hope 'tree of life' will lead them out of troubles
    HONIARA, Sept 4 (AFP) After nearly four years of brutal civil war, Solomon Islanders are hoping the "tree of life" -- the celebrated coconut palm -- will lead their troubled nation to recovery.
  • US oil, gasoline inventories higher
    WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (AFP) - US crude oil and gasoline inventories both rose in the past week, easing a tight-supply situation in recent weeks, according to government and industry surveys released Thursday.
  • EDS Interviews CEO of Sonoran Energy and Reiterates Strong Buy Recommendation
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Sonoran Energy Inc. (OTCBB:SNRN) announced today that John Punzo, the Company's President and CEO, has been featured in a comprehensive interview by Eric, David & Sons (EDS) located at http://www.ericdavid.com/newsletter/mailer/snrn082503.html. The interview is an in-depth ...
  • Energy CROs Congregating in Houston
    Energy Risk Management 2003
  • Queenstake Accelerates Jerritt Canyon Exploration
    DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Queenstake Resources Ltd. (TSX:QRL) has received over $4 million pursuant to share purchase warrant and stock option exercises from July to August 31, 2003 and has issued 51.2 million common shares. The Company had 295,549,049 shares outstanding and 380,004,227 shares fully diluted as ...
  • Lennar and LNR Complete Newhall Land Due Diligence
    VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--The Newhall Land and Farming Company (NYSE:NHL) (PSE:NHL), announced today that Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) (NYSE:LEN.B) and LNR Property Corporation (NYSE:LNR) have completed their due diligence in connection with the previously announced acquisition of the Company, and ...
  • Baltic, Polish and Finnish premiers aim to hook up energy, transport systems
    VILNIUS, Sept 4 (AFP) - Developing transport and energy infrastructures across the Baltics, Poland and Finland was on the agenda at top-level talks here Thursday, officials said.
  • MCI's Michael Capellas, Sprint's Gary Forsee, Quest's Richard Notebaert, and Lucent's Patricia Russo Among Top Speakers at Yankee Group 2003 Telecom Industry Forum
    Yankee Group 2003 Telecom Industry Forum
  • Russian Orthodox Church bars priest for homosexual wedding
    MOSCOW, Sept 5 (AFP) - Russia's Orthodox Church Thursday barred one of its priests from his duties after he wedded two homosexuals in a sensational ceremony the Church slammed as "sacrilege".
  • Bush plans low-key 9/11 commemoration
    KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept 4 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush will mark the second anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a church service, a moment of silence, and a visit to US troops wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq.
  • China typhoon death toll rises to 38, with 1,000 injured
    BEIJING, Sept 4 (AFP) - About 1,000 people were injured and 38 killed when powerful Typhoon Dujuan slammed into southern China, state media said Thursday as reports blamed shoddy construction for many of the casualties.
  • Rumsfeld says more troops - Iraqi and international - needed in Iraq
    SHANNON, Ireland, Sept 4 (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Thursday more forces were needed in Iraq but Iraqis and international troops, not more Americans, should be used to strengthen security.
  • MLB Schedule for Sep 4
  • AL Expanded Win-Loss Breakdown through Sep 4
  • Recap: Sacramento (Athletics) 10, EDMONTON (Expos) 5 / Sep 4
    EDMONTON, Alberta (Ticker) -- Luis Lopez broke open a close contest with a three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to help the Sacramento River Cats double up the Edmonton Trappers, 10-5, and gain a two games to none advantage in a best-of-five Pacific Coast League semifinal series. After Jason Grabowski ripped a ...
  • Sacramento (Athletics) 10, EDMONTON (Expos) 5 / Sep 4
    EDMONTON, Alberta (Ticker) -- Luis Lopez broke open a close contest with a three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning to help the Sacramento River Cats double up the Edmonton Trappers, 10-5, and gain a two games to none advantage in a best-of-five Pacific Coast League semifinal series. After Jason Grabowski ripped a ...
  • 2003 Idaho State Roster / Sep 4
  • 2003 Jacksonville Roster / Sep 4
    (Fork Union Military Academy)
  • 2003 Tennessee-Martin Roster / Sep 4
  • Bucs Pro Bowl LB Quarles fractures forearm / Sep 4
    TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl linebacker Shelton Quarles will miss at least a few games with a fractured left forearm.
  • AFP sports schedule for Friday September 5
    Previews filed of Saturday's crucial Euro 2004 qualifiers.
  • West VIRGINIA University 2003 Football Schedule / Sep 4
  • Western world should react to AIDS as it did to SARS: minister
    JOHANNESBURG, Sept 4 (AFP) - Africa would make far more progress in fighting AIDS if the Western world reacted as it did to the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Zambia's health minister said here Thursday.
  • DSL.net's Integrated Voice and Data Service Offering to Use Award-Winning BroadSoft Platform
    NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003-- Solution Offers Business Customers Functionality,
  • Experience Presented by Sony Ericsson Live from Experience Music Project
    Experience Presented by Sony Ericsson Live from Experience Music Project; VH1 Rock Program To Showcase Hot Bands, Latest Technology
  • 14 Malaysians detained for alleged poaching in Philippines
    ZAMBOANGA, Philippines, Sept 5 (AFP) - Fourteen Malaysians aboard four fishing boats have been arrested by Philippine authorities near the southern maritime border of the two countries, a military report said Friday.
  • Buy A Vehicle and Recover Your Money Faster, According to David M. Spitzberg, CPA
    JENKINTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Your company needs a new vehicle and you're willing to spend $50,000. Don't ignore new incentives built into the income tax system.
  • State of Colorado and Coors Brewing Company Announce Constructed Test Wetland
    State of Colorado and Coors Brewing Company Announce Constructed Test Wetland; Wetland to Create Wildlife Habitat, Treat Wastewater in Golden, Colo.
  • Starbucks Brews First Thai Blend To Mark Five Great Years in the Market
    Starbucks Brews First Thai Blend To Mark Five Great Years in the Market; Local Coffee Offering Part of Starbucks Exclusive Commitment to Origins Coffees
  • Bluefly.com Net Sales Increase by More Than 26% in August
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: BFLY), a leading Internet retailer of designer brands at discount prices (www.bluefly.com), announced today that its net sales for the month of August 2003 increased by more than 26% to approximately $3.0 million from approximately $2.4 million for ...
  • OIG Begins Administrative Process for Possible Exclusion of Redding Medical Center from U.S. Health Care Programs
    SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2003--Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) announced today that it received notice late Wednesday from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of the OIG's intention to begin administrative proceedings that could exclude ...
  • PRSA Hampton Roads Chapter to Host Oct. 1 Conference
    Learn the 12 Rules to Great Publicity from Mark Mathis, Author of Feeding the Media Beast
  • Take your drum and beat it
    OTTAWA, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- It's going to be very, very noisy in Canada's capital this Sunday as an urban music festival vies for a world record number of drummers drumming.
  • 2003 Army Roster / Sep 4
    (South Plainfield)
  • North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Standings through Sep 4
  • NFL season kicks off again with Thursday night affair / Sep 4
    JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Ticker) - The NFL will kick off its season for the second year in a row on a Thursday night when the New York Jets visit the Washington Redskins.