Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:44:33 -0400
To: raleman@PLDI.NET
From: "ZDTV Week" <zdtvweek@zdemail.zdtv.com>
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Subject: Wireless Web and WWF/Best of weird tech
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ZDTV WEEK
April 17, 2000

_____________First Things First_________________
WWF, celebrity booth babes, and a wireless Web

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Models, clad in huge sumo wrestling suits and egged on by pro
wrestlers, battle for honor in a cage match. Celebrity babes
Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson hand out autographs. And, oh
yeah, new technology emerges that will change the world. Go beyond
Steve Case's keynote to get the top 10 stories from Spring Internet
World.

Lewis Wallace
Editor, ZDTV Week
Lewis_Wallace@zd.com

_____________Table of Contents__________________

 1. Spud guns, robot wars, and more weird tech
 2. Sneak preview of "Lord of the Rings" movie
 3. Make your own spycam
 4. Tech workers needed-- fast!
 5. Use free software to make cool animations
 6. Bomber's recipe for disaster
 7. Dream DVD system lives up to its name
 8. Ann Winblad: She's got the power
 9. Tips to win VC funding
10. Launch an e-biz on eBay
11. Five tips for upgrading your gaming PC
12. Meet the new host of "The Screen Savers"
13. Find rock-bottom gas prices
14. Get ZDTV on your television
15. Complete television show schedule
16. How to subscribe and unsubscribe

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_____________The Screen Savers___________________
1. SPUD GUNS, ROBOT WARS, AND MORE WEIRD TECH

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Know what fuels most potato guns? Understand the rules of robot
wars? Take this Supergeek Challenge to get the lowdown on weird
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_____________Internet Tonight____________________
2. SNEAK PREVIEW OF "LORD OF THE RINGS" MOVIE

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Get a free sneak peek at the long-awaited film version of J.R.R.
Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy. Check out the new clip and
terrific "Lord of the Ring" sites as well.


_____________Call for Help_______________________
3. MAKE YOUR OWN SPYCAM

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Use these quick-and-simple tips to set up a webcam of your own.
Then let the fun begin! Click to find out how.


_____________ZDTV News___________________________
4. TECH WORKERS NEEDED-- FAST!

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Want to cash in on the new economy? Information-technology
professionals will be in great demand this year, experts say.
Find out how you can land a high-paying tech job.


_____________Interact____________________________
5. USE FREE SOFTWARE TO MAKE COOL ANIMATIONS

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Computers make animating clay easier then ever. Netcam artist
Kino-Kevin shows you how it's done and recommends free software for
making your own creations.


_____________CyberCrime__________________________
6. BOMBER'S RECIPE FOR DISASTER

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The Internet played a part in a deadly mail bombing, authorities
say. Learn how crime fighters made the bust in part two of our
series on high-tech bomb sleuthing.


_____________Fresh Gear__________________________
7. DREAM DVD SYSTEM LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

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Want rockin' DVD with surround sound and no set-up fuss? Just add
a TV to Sony's Dream System DAV-S300 for instant home-theater
entertainment.


_____________Big Thinkers________________________
8. ANN WINBLAD: SHE'S GOT THE POWER

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Known as one of Silicon Valley's savviest investors, Ann Winblad
holds the hopes and dreams of entrepreneurs in her hands. What
advice does she give those looking for funding?


_____________Silicon Spin________________________
9. TIPS TO WIN VC CASH

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With so much money still left for venture capitalists to invest,
what is the best way to get your hands on it?


_____________Working the Web_____________________
10. LAUNCH AN E-BIZ ON EBAY

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Test drive your business's online potential by giving Web auction
sites a whirl.


_____________GameSpot TV_________________________
11. FIVE TIPS FOR UPGRADING YOUR GAMING PC

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Before setting out to turn your tired old PC into a lean, mean
gaming machine, check these five tips that will help you save money
and avoid frustration.


_____________ZDTV Chat___________________________
12. MEET THE NEW HOST OF "THE SCREEN SAVERS"

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There's a new face on "The Screen Savers"-- Patrick Norton. He'll
be available each weekday at 9 p.m. Eastern in "The Screen Savers"
chat room, so stop by and give him a personal welcome!


_____________The Money Machine___________________
13. FIND ROCK-BOTTOM GAS PRICES

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Fed up with high gasoline prices? Find the cheapest fuel in your
neighborhood by checking out these helpful websites.


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_____________TV Schedule_________________________
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_____________Newsletter_________________________
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