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Sep 20 - Close: Softer Telecom helps shares down

Microsoft to launch Xbox 360 in Japan on Nov 22 (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp. said on Wednesday it will launch its Xbox 360 HD DVD player in Japan on November 22.

Actress Taylor signs auction deal with Christie's (Reuters)

Reuters - Actress Elizabeth Taylor has signed a deal to give Christie's exclusive rights to handle future sales of her jewelry, art work, memorabilia, clothing and other personal possessions, the auction house said on Wednesday.

Cousteau: Irwin's tactics 'misleading' (AP)

AP - Marine explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau said Tuesday that while he mourns the recent death of "The Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin, he disagrees with Irwin's hands-on approach to nature television.

Tentside chat: Hilary Timmins
I managed to catch up with Lotto's Hilary Timmins in the Herald's Inkroom to get her impressions of Fashion Week so far. She had just had her nails done by the OPI girls, apparently it was the first time she's ever had a manicure....

Sep 20 - Close: Thai unrest knocks kiwi off its perch

Hugh Grant takes front row for Biba rebirth (Reuters)
Reuters - British actor Hugh Grant took to the front row of London Fashion Week on Tuesday for the hottest ticket in town -- the revival of iconic Sixties label Biba.

USC complains about ABC's Musburger (AP)

AP - Southern California formally complained that ABC-TV's Brent Musburger revealed privileged information in play-by-play commentary during Saturday's game against Nebraska.

HBO Asia touts "Entourage" but lacks "Enthusiasm" (Reuters)
Reuters - Until recently, fans in Asia who have wanted to follow Vinny Chase and his posse's wild, unpredictable escapades on "Entourage" or Larry David's neurotic antics on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" had to rely on getting DVDs from overseas (or via illegal means).