Guardian Unlimited - It has been likened to the quest to build ancient Alexandria's famous library, a formidable repository of knowledge held in one place. But this time, they hope it will be indestructible.

Guardian Unlimited - It has been likened to the quest to build ancient Alexandria's famous library, a formidable repository of knowledge held in one place. But this time, they hope it will be indestructible. The EU yesterday launched the prototype of Europeana, its bold project to digitise millions of books, artworks, manuscripts, maps, objects and films from the most important libraries, museums and archives, ...

Worcester Telegram & Gazette - THE DOUGLAS LIBRARY TALKS (Nov. 12): The headlines remind us every day there is an economic crisis that affects just about everyone. Once again, this makes me think of the ways our library can help community members save money.

Santa Monica Mirror - For those who grew up in the 1960s, the sound of the “jingly-jangly” 12-string electric guitar of Roger (nee Jim) McGuinn and the Byrds has always been a quintessential Southern California sound.

Bureau County Republican - Americans must believe that schools are the keystone of every community, and that it is paramount they fulfill a moral obligation to provide educational opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for all citizens.

New York Press - Chuck Palahniuk didn’t want to be an author. In fact, as a child he had his sights set on the priesthood. “I thought, ‘Wait, you just sit there, and people come in and tell you these horrific things?” he says. “You just sit there, and they entertain you all day long.’”

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Macworld UK - Read a wealth of online classics without paying a penny, thanks to this versatile e-reader. But how well does it work with a Mac?

Abilene Reporter-News - The streets of America are littered with former "American Idol" contestants, making it increasingly difficult for them to set themselves apart from each other in their quest for post-show stardom.

Anorak - WHO’S WINNING, ME OR THE MEDIA? Can one man take on the entire media? And if he wins, does Kanye West become our new media?

1up.com - Maybe the "Wii" brand isn't bulletproof at all. While Wii Fit and Wii Play have gone on to monster sales, Wii Music has limped out of the gate. Limped so badly in fact, that it failed to make either the Top 10 or the Top 20 in the October NPD's. The MTV Multiplayer Blog is reporting that internal Nintendo figures show Wii Music moving a mere "65 or 66,000" units in its first two ...