A day after a gigantic rally in Lebanon in support of Hassan Nasrallah and his Hizballah terrorist group, a counter-rally was held north of the Lebanese capital of Beirut protesting the group`s presence and questioning whether the "divine victory" proclaimed by Nasrallah over Israel could in fact be called as such.

We`ve wanted to be out there at times that we thought we could help move the process forward... And of course it`s important to have fresh messages from time to time from Washington and from London about the concern that a government be formed, Ms. Rice remarked. Mr. Straw has been to Iraq twice already this year. Ms. Rice was in Iraq last November.

America`s largest 10-mile race happens on Sunday, October 2 at the Pentagon and takes runners throughout the Nation`s Capital. This year?s Army Ten-Miler has the best women?s running field in its 21-year history.

Alex`s Diary: 1942-45 has recently been published by Biblio Books. This is a war-time journal written by Alexander Meijer. When he was 16, he went into hiding with his family as it quickly became clear that the Nazi rulers of the Netherlands were planning to murder the country`s Jews.

When it comes to cellular technology, no cell phone has been more popular is recent years then the Motorola Razr. The Razr is not only slim and sleek but it provides a sophisticated look regardless of whether you utilize the mobile technology for business or pleasure. However, it seems that this signature Motorola phone is not all it`s cracked up to be.

As the holiday season approaches every market is trying to be ranked number one in their field. Regardless of whether it is a store, a trader or even a search engine, no company wants to come in second. A recent survey at service wrap has given results as to which search engine is number one this Christmas season.

Italy made it to the next stage. That`s what the history books will say, but everyone that watched the game on Monday knows that Italy`s victory has a big question mark written all over it.

With the World Cup final on Sunday, the world will finally see if France?s ageing team will be able to beat the Italians in a Europe-only final to the world?s biggest soccer tournament. What have the effects of this year?s World Cup been on the national confidence of the countries involved?

After featuring highly successful designs from top fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney, H&M this autumn invited high fashion wonder Victor &Rolf to spice up their autumn sales.

The Da Vinci Code may have faced pretty terrible reviews, but this did not keep entertainment fans from rushing to the box office to see this long awaited flick. Although the movie did relatively well during its first weeks at the box office, there was no contest when "X-Men: The Last Stand" was released.

There was no pennant race, just a record chase.No sizzle relative to the standings, just Sisler relatives standing in appreciation.

New video cards by ATI have recently reached the global market. ATI is showing the world, once again, that it can compete with the best graphics performance companies around.

Being in any kind of business for 25 years is certainly a long time, but when it comes to show business, it is truly an achievement

With the recent buzz regarding the healthy lifestyle, "healthy" food has become extremely chic. More and more people, who wish to demonstrate that they care about what enters their stomachs, are choosing a salad over good old-fashioned burger.

Bavasi might turn to his Angels connections and bring Collins on board