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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1999
Page
4
The Blair Witch Project online presence uses a believable backstory and authentic materials to boost fear and credibility. Featuring history from 1785 to 1997, student profiles, and evidence photos, the site adds depth beyond typical movie promotions.
New York AP reports Wal Mart and other brick and mortar chains rush to expand e commerce. They add catalog style ordering, centralized distribution, and partner with firms to boost online books and toys sales. Industry analysts say holiday season pushes urgency to build stronger Internet shops.
Experts warn small Y2K problems likely in many programs even on new PCs with major fixes already in place. Lori Deal’s experiences show updating eight Office 97 programs to address minor glitches. Microsoft assures core functions, data retention, and non locking issues remain intact after 1999. Office Depot warns shoppers in California stores about possible post year 2000 software issues while Gateway guarantees hardware Y2K compatibility.
Wells Fargo will install voice enabled ATMs in California becoming the first U S bank to deploy talking machines. The program aims for 40 units in Los Angeles San Diego and the Bay Area within a year and 100 by September 2000 following talks with the California Council of the Blind and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund.
Harris Corp surveyed over 1,000 people finding 40 percent name the computer as the era’s top technology, with TV and refrigerator far behind at 12 percent each. Medical advances are fourth at six percent and the Internet rounds out the top five at five percent. When asked which tech mattered most in daily life, the computer, TV and refrigerator remain top three, followed by the microwave and washing machine.
Zack Exley, a 29 year old Somerville programmer, turned a $70 domain purchase into a national online stir by parodying George Bush. Bush and supporters argued for FEC registration while critics and other candidates used anti candidate sites to boost campaigns, including Gore and Hillary Clinton.
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