Friday, October 11, 2002

Tuck Everlasting. Tuck Everlasting: Disney's film version of  Tuck Everlasting, based on the award winning children's book by Natalie Babbitt, starts it limited release today.  The movie web site has resources for educators, who are using the book in their classes. [Chi Lib Rocks!] If you'd like to read the book, you can check which libraries own it in the Suburban Library System's Online Catalog SWAN 4:24:36 PM    comments? [] Outlook Express flaw speeds hacking. A flaw in Microsoft's bundled e-mail client could allow an online vandal to take control of a victim's computer by sending a specially formatted e-mail. [CNET News.com] 3:05:31 PM    comments? [] Will this be the refrigerator of the future? An icebox with your white box. A PC in your refrigerator? Korea's LG Electronics sells a 26-cubic-foot fridge that lets you watch TV and surf the Net--for "only" $8,000. [CNET News.com] 11:46:49 AM    comments? [] Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act. The text of Rep. Boucher's bill that seeks to even the playing field for users of digital media whose traditional rights are being squeezed out by entertainment companies. [Marylaine Block's Neat New Sites] 11:38:33 AM    comments? [] Carter wins Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize Committee takes a sideswipe at President Bush's Iraq policy as it rewards Jimmy Carter for his peacemaking efforts. [BBC News | Front Page] 11:37:17 AM    comments? [] This weekend brings Nazareth's Homecoming. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the varsity football game starts at 2 p.m.  Go Roadrunners! 10:44:19 AM    comments? [] Good Luck to all our local runners in Sunday's Chicago Marathon.  You'll be able to follow their progress on the marathon's web site: http://www.chicagomarathon.com/2002/tier2/result/racedayresults.html If you're going down to watch, the site also has a spectator's guide http://www.chicagomarathon.com/2002/tier2/curbcrew/guide.html   10:34:25 AM    comments? []

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