Web experts and Dr Universe guide readers online
A city desk piece reviews the Virtual Reference Desk and the Dr Universe site at Washington State University. It notes the service connects students and educators with experts across fields, typical response times, and the importance of verifying credentials. Volunteers field questions from around the world, aided by libraries and print resources to ensure accurate, timely answers.
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Washington State University
Dr. Universe
University
Sill
R. David Lunkes
Institute
Bennett
David Feldman
Brazil
Frick Museum
New York City
California
Central
New York
Darol LaRose
Oneida
LaRose
Askeric Service
Eradicating a PC virus with a heavy duty lockdown
Advice urges immediate action to delete the virus using AV software strong delete options and avoid quarantine. If Windows won t boot use Safe Mode, then reinstall Windows if needed, and back up documents before wiping. Seek vendor help if AV lacks a delete function and consult rescue CDs or reinstall instructions.
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Tweny
Copyright battles reshape how music users access works
Legal experts warn new copyright interpretations risk creating an indirect content monopoly as cases test noncommercial sharing online. Napster argues no infringement since no sale occurs, while Myplay and others say current licenses push consumers to pay subscriptions or copy music, harming access and industry growth.
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Peter Jaszi
American University
Napster
U.S. Circuit
Coun of Appeals
Ilegal
Samuelson
Jundi
Congress
Busiess
Doug Camplejohn
Myplay
Mp3.com
Knight Ridder photo hits marketing flaws in DVD audio debut
Knight Ridder notes the Panasonic DVD-Audio player leads the market but faces bungled marketing and consumer frustration as no major labels commit to DVD-Audio titles. The feature also lists upcoming online chats with musicians and TV figures across several sites this week and next.
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Knight Ridder
Dora the Explorer stories and tech programs on Syracuse listings
A chaotic technology and entertainment listing for Syracuse includes Dora the Explorer episodes on Nickelodeon and related shows on TV and CNN detours. It highlights library computer classes at Mundy Branch and Soule Library with schedules, locations, and registration details.
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Dora
Nickelodeon
al Fasoldti
Cafe Digital
WSBK
Dora the Explorer
WTVH-5
Net Cafe
WCNY
Dave Chalk
WIXT-9
CNN
Point & Click
Mundy
Geddes St
Syracuse
Personal firewall protection for home computers
A personal firewall protects a single Internet connected computer from intruders. It runs in the background at the device level, filtering inbound and outbound traffic and alerting users to attempted intrusions, with plans for integrated protections in DSL and cable modem hardware.
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Whatis.com
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Lucia Cataldo
Oswego High School
Cataldo
Australia
Internet Insider
Sunday Herald
Erican
Camplejohn
SRT
Tim Reynolds
Dave Matthews
Deidre Hall
Andrea Genglar
Scapcity
Michael Imperioli
John Ventimiglia
Yahoo.com
Leeza Gibbons
Leeza
UPN
Yahoo
Charles Spencer
Diana
England
Nicomio Morris
Gurl.com
Gurl
Cheryl Richardson
Borders
Tribune Media Services
Hitpyiwww
Niles
Born the Explorer
Boots
al Fasoldi
Soulc
Springfield Road
Central Library
Salina St
Soule Library
Technology Desk
P.O
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