4. november 2005

Youths in Rural U.S. Are Drawn To Military . As sustained combat in Iraq makes it harder than ever to fill the ranks of the all-volunteer force, newly released Pentagon demographic data show that the military is leaning heavily for recruits on economically depressed, rural areas where youths' need for jobs may outweigh the risks of going to... By Ann Scott Tyson. [washingtonpost.com - Business] 11:07:07 AM    comment []

Google book scanning still on hold. The search giant had said it would resume scanning on Nov. 1, after halting the project in August. [CNET News.com] 11:05:24 AM    comment []

Volkswagen and BMW Profits Miss Forecasts. Volkswagen and BMW became the latest European carmakers to post results that were hurt by a strong euro, high raw material prices and tough competition. By REUTERS. [NYT > Business] 11:04:44 AM    comment []

Merck Prevails in Second Vioxx Case on Heart Attack. The drug giant's victory could slow the flood of personal-injury lawsuits against the company, legal experts say. By ALEX BERENSON. [NYT > Health] 11:00:32 AM    comment []

Senate Moves Closer to Allowing Oil Drilling in ANWR . The Senate today moved closer to allowing oil companies to drill in an Alaskan wildlife refuge, narrowly defeating a provision that would have removed drilling authority from a massive budget reconciliation bill. By William Branigin. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 10:58:46 AM    comment []

Retired Judge to Preside in DeLay Case . The state of Texas finally found a judge yesterday to preside over the criminal trial of former House majority leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.), but not without a new, last-minute dispute about partisan political interference. By R. Jeffrey Smith. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 10:57:17 AM    comment []

Bush's Popularity Reaches New Low . For the first time in his presidency a majority of Americans question the integrity of President Bush, and growing doubts about his leadership have left him with record negative ratings on the economy, Iraq and even the war on terrorism, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows. By Richard Morin and Dan Balz. [washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - elections, campaigns, government and politics news and headlines.] 10:55:56 AM    comment []

TURIN 2006: 100 Days To Go 10:53:54 AM    comment []

Visit Norway! In many ways Norway is still a land of unknowns. Quiet for a thousand years since the Vikings stamped their mark on Europe, the country nowadays often seems more than just geographically distant. Beyond Oslo and the famous fjords the rest of the country might as well be blank for all many visitors know - and, in a manner of speaking, large parts of it are. Vast stretches in the north and east are sparsely populated, and it is possible to travel for hours without seeing a soul. Read more! 10:50:04 AM    comment []

Push to find missing immigrants 10:48:02 AM    comment []

Tour de las Americas: Cabrera Starts at the Top 18th Torneo de Maestros Copa Personal Olivos Golf Club Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov. 3, 2005) – Heavy favorite Argentina's Angel Cabrera was up to the task at the opening round of the 18th Torneo de Maestros Copa Personal. Looking for his third consecutive win at the prestigious event, Cabrera fired a 5-under par 66 to grab the solo lead at the delightful Olivos Golf Club. The World Ranking's No 11 finished his day in eagle-birdie style to take a one shot lead over his countryman Jorge Berendt. 10:41:26 AM    comment []

Canadian Tour: Tour Signs Firethorn Licensing Agreement GOLF HOUSE, Oakville, Ontario--The Canadian Professional Golf Tour and Firethorn Golf have signed a licensing agreement that will provide Firethorn wi... 10:37:30 AM    comment []

Australasia Tour: Bryant leads Championship Bart Bryant has fired a 62 in the opening round of the US PGA Tour Championship to take a two-stroke lead, while Australians Stuart Appleby and Adam Scott are back in the field. 10:30:40 AM    comment []

South Africa Tour: Asian Tour Update - Double A International Open 4 November 2005 - The Double A International Open is underway at St Andrews Hill Golf Club, Rayong, Thailand. The South African contingent consists of Hendrik Buhrmann, James Kingston, Craig Kamps and Chris Williams. ---> read more Goosen on track for successful title defence 4 November 2005 - Retief Goosen has struck a powerful first blow at THE TOUR Championship, firing a red hot six-under-par 64 to stand at second on the leaderboard, two strokes behind surprise leader Bart Bryant. ---> read more 10:27:42 AM    comment []

Asian Tour: KAPUR STAMPS CLASS FOR JOINT FIRST ROUND LEAD AT DOUBLE A INTERNATIONAL OPEN 10:25:36 AM    comment []

European Challenge Tour: Hugo's the Boss after Second Round of Stage Two Emporda Golf Club - Second Round Scores PGA Golf de Catalunya - Second Round Scores Golf Costa Ballena - Second Round Scores 10:21:52 AM    comment []

PGA Tour: Tour Championship Notebook: Tiger puts a 5-wood in play for the first time With a record-tying 64, veteran Tway shows the way at the SFB Classic Bryant leads the Tour Championship with a course record at East Lake 10:13:32 AM    comment []

LPGA Tour: In her quest for a fifth straight Mizuno Classic, Sorenstam opens one shot back LPGA Tour Notebook: Ex-player Richard is named as senior vice president of golf 10:11:32 AM    comment []

European Tour: Paul McGinley wins European Tour Golfer of the Month Award for October Prize Money increase announced for the dunhill championship Wanting to play in the Ryder Cup, Campbell considers bidding for British citizenship 10:09:38 AM    comment []

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