Friday, November 1, 2002

categories: Culture, Politics Web surfers make more informed voters ITWeb - New York | Reuters News Service, 1 November 2002 - As election day approaches in the US, with control of both houses of the Congress and a majority of state governors' mansions hanging in the balance, many voters are turning to the Internet ... Hopefuls zero in on voter groups as elections near Myrtle Beach Sun News Blue gives Bowles lukewarm support Charlotte Observer Oregon Daily Emerald - The Duke Chronicle - The Technician - Salon - and 49 related » Google Technology News   4:26:27 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Politics Poll shows Romney, O'Brien about even in Massachusetts governor's race; women's vote at issue San Francisco Chronicle - Republican gubernatorial candidate Mitt Romney has narrowed the gap in the fight for women's votes but is still running about even with Democrat Shannon O'Brien, a new poll released Friday shows. O'Brien, Romney Tied In Latest Poll WCVB-TV Romney's Word Choice Attacked Salt Lake Tribune Boston Globe - NewsMax.com - Amesbury News - Guardian - and 65 related » Google US News Shannon O'Brien has my vote. 12 years of Republican Governors have made a mess in this state. But be aware Shannon, I give you my support now but you will be closely watched. I want you to succeed. I want to be delighted that I voted for you.   4:19:43 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Culture, Legal US bishops 'modify zero tolerance' BBC - Senior Roman Catholics in the US may agree to Vatican demands for restrictions on when priests suspected of abusing children may be punished. Vatican, bishops Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Second Vatican Council reaffirmed papal rule Washington Times Catholic News Service - Gay.com UK - CNN Asia - KAIT - and 185 related » Google US News The Catholic Church is a safe haven for child molesters is the message I get from the Vatican and Bishops. What a group of arrogant degenerate perverts. This one act now will accelerate the continued flight of thinking parishioners away from Catholicism. People are angry and want molestation to never happen again. How the church can not see that and respond rightly is almost beyond comprehension.   4:07:22 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Financial, Biz Jobless Rate Rises to 5.7% in New Sign of Lagging Economy The employment news was one of a series of reports issued today that economists said painted a picture of an economy with little or no momentum. By Kenneth N. Gilpin. New York Times: Business   3:45:33 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Biz Vivendi Confirms Houghton Mifflin Sale New York Times - LONDON, Oct. 31 Vivendi Universal confirmed today that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with a group of private equity investors to sell its Houghton Mifflin publishing division for $1.7 billion. The private equity consortium comprises Thomas H. Vivendi tools up to battle Vodafone for Cegetel The Register Vivendi in talks over £1.1bn sell-off Guardian Boston Globe - The Globe and Mail - icWales - News Interactive - and 135 related » Google Business News   9:23:16 AM  Google It!  comment

categories: Legal Key Rulings Due Today in Microsoft Case Washington Post - Take an online tour of Windows XP, the newest version of Microsoft's operating system. New features are highlighted, along with a discussion of why certain features of XP are being criticized by Microsoft's competitors. Federal Judge to Rule on Microsoft Settlement ABC News Microsoft rulings due today San Jose Mercury News The Register - Seattle Times - Information Week - USA Today - and 123 related » Google Business News   9:21:41 AM  Google It!  comment

categories: Legal, World Diana Butler Trial Collapses After Queen Speaks Up Reuters - The trial of Princess Diana's butler Paul Burrell on charges of theft collapsed on Friday after the dramatic intervention of Queen Elizabeth. Charges dropped in trial of Princess Di's butler Toronto Star Royals 'misled by police over trial' Ananova Independent - icWales - London Evening Standard - Edmonton Sun - and 71 related » Google World News   9:18:30 AM  Google It!  comment

categories: Legal, Biz Intel to Appeal Itanium Lawsuit The chip making giant has 30 days to file or it must pay Intergraph $150 million and stop making its most powerful processor. internetnews.com: Top News   9:12:07 AM  Google It!  comment

categories: Biz, Politics Floridians are paying as Republicans profit Palm Beach Post - As a candidate in 1998, Jeb Bush promised Floridians "a new kind of politics." He has delivered. He and the Republican Party have put out signs that the state is open for business -- private business. Florida: The Sequel Salon Bush offers little help for Haitians, McBride says South Florida Sun-Sentinel Orlando Sentinel - USA Today - Washington Post - San Francisco Chronicle - and 89 related » Google US News   9:07:36 AM  Google It!  comment