Dow Shakes Out of Slump

Stock prices finally came to life last week, propelling the DowJones index to its highest level in five months, but the expertswarn that the market is not a place for widows and orphans.

The cure for the market's summer blahs was a report Wednesdayby the Commerce Department that orders for expensive manufacturedgoods took an unexpected 4.2 percent plunge in July.

It said the drop in orders for durable goods - cars, homeappliances and other items meant to last at least three years - wasthe largest in 2 1/2 years.

Wall Street viewed the data as a sign that the threat ofinflation is receding, which tempered concern over further interestrate increases …

No. 7 Texas tops Oklahoma State 61-46

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Tristan Thompson scored all 14 of his points in the second half, Jordan Hamilton added 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 7 Texas beat Oklahoma State 61-46 Wednesday night as the Cowboys marked the 10-year anniversary of a plane crash that killed 10 people with ties to the basketball program.

The Longhorns (17-3, 5-0 Big 12) wore the same orange "Remember the 10" T-shirts as Oklahoma State during warmups, then deployed the same stiff defense that has provided them a perfect start to conference play.

The Cowboys (14-6, 2-4) shot just 32 percent while being held to their lowest scoring output of the season and having a 13-game home winning streak …

Respected Brazilian journalist Nogueira dies at 83

One of Brazil's most honored sports journalists has died after a long battle with brain cancer. Armando Nogueira was 83.

Globo TV says Nogueira died at his home early Monday, more than two years after his disease was diagnosed.

Nogueira covered World …

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R. Kelly cuts another CD, 'TP-2.Com'

R. Kelly cuts another CD, `TP-2.Com'

Home Boy R. Kelly and the designated King of Hip-Hop, has another CD circulating everywhere which will probably zoom into the orbit of the gold record status entitled "TP-2. Com." "I Wish" the premiere single is blasting its wan into the arena of the Urban and Rhythm Crossover charts alreade. The Video which has captured audience on BET, The Box and MTV's DFX.

R. Kelly co-directed the video with Christopher Erskin.

In the meantime, R. Kelly will be honored by the Local Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, sponsors of the Grammy Awards, will honor the hip hop King R. Kelly with the industries first …

Leaders call for new rules for financial system

Seeking a common approach to the global financial turmoil, Asian and European leaders called for new rules guiding the global economy and a leading role for the International Monetary Fund in aiding crisis-stricken countries.

The 43 nations participating in the Asia-Europe Meeting summit reconvened for a second day of meetings in China's capital Saturday, a day after adopting a statement calling on the IMF and similar institutions to help stabilize struggling banks and shore up flagging share prices.

"Leaders agreed that the IMF should play a critical role in assisting countries seriously affected by the crisis, upon their request," the statement …

Couple open garden to grow charity funds

A LLANGAIN couple have opened their garden to the public onceagain as part of a fundraising drive for the Alzheimer's Society.

Lynn and Anne Davies of Dol-y-Dderwen will open the garden for aweek starting today (Wednesday).

The pair are award winning gardeners and their hard work has beenfeatured on S4C's popular horticultural show Garddio in the past.

Lynn said: "Unlike other years this is not at official openingbut we decided to keep it informal and people can call in throughoutthe …