WWW.WHERE IT'S AT; LOOKING FOR SOMTHING NEWS? POINT YOUR BROWSER HERE.IT'S NOT A SCARY WORLD AFTER ALL: Always finding a revenue stream where seemingly none exists, the Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co.'s Disney Interactive has launched a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). game that helps children overcome common fears such as visiting the dentist, being swallowed by the toilet and being kidnapped by a psycho school nurse. ``Nightmare Ned'' actually is a graphics-rich and entertaining game that lets children help 10-year-old ``Ned'' get a grip and navigate his way through such gruesome encounters, with keen wits and a yo-yo as their only weapons. USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. CHIPS IN: Researchers at the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission have developed a computer chip that uses about one-fifth the energy of typical processors. The chip recycles energy from its ``clock,'' the timing signal that's usually used to synchronize the chip's computing functions. Once it has wound its way through the chip's circuits, the signal is converted to magnetic form - instead of burned off as heat in typical chips - and then reconverted to electricity. It can then be used again. The researchers say the result is a 75 percent to 80 percent energy savings compared to normal chips. POUND WATCH: It's a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin journey, traipsing down the gloomy rows of stark kennels in search of the perfect pound puppy or cat. Dozens of sad brown eyes beckon beck·on v. beck·oned, beck·on·ing, beck·ons v.tr. 1. To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving. 2. from every nook and cranny Noun 1. nook and cranny - something remote; "he explored every nook and cranny of science" nooks and crannies detail, item, point - an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information" .But Maricopa County Rabies-Animal Control has a bright new Web site that makes thechoice easier: www.pets.maricopa.gov ``We call it our Cyber Kennel, and every day we get to pick our top 10 dogs and top 10 cats to list on the Web site,'' said Bryon Barthel, a kennel officer.When one pet is adopted, a new one takes its place. ``It's awesome because we're getting to people who can't get to us to see the animals,'' Barthel said. ``And it's so satisfying to see that dog or cat adopted out instead of being put up for euthanizing.'' LEGAL BRIEF: A new legal Web sit that gives free legal information and lawyer referrals was launched last week by Advice & Counsel, a Mill Valley publisher of legal and financial newsletters, at www.FreeAdvice.com/. The site also lists lawyers from across the country who are willing to give prospective clients free initial consultations. The lawyers pay $25 a month for the listing. Advice & Counsel verifies that these lawyers are in good standing. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: No caption (Dogs in a pound) |
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