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Come only to Beyond the Basics if you wish to enhance your basic knowledge of using the World Wide Web. Introduction to Using the World Wide Web for Research Designed for those new to Internet use. This introduction to World Wide Web searching using Internet Explorer empha sizes basic search techniques and how to organize your sites using Favorites. Sessions include demonstration and hands- on practice if time permits. Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Date September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 Time 5:45 -6:15 pm 5:30 -6:00 pm 5:45 -6:15 pm 6:15 -6:45 pm Location Student Computing Center, 102B West Campus Library, Rm. 126 Student Computing Center, 102B Student Computing Center, 102B Beyond the Basics ■ Using the World Wide Web for Research This session surveys selected World Wide Web search tools useful for research (directories, search engines, metasites and meta-search engines), illustrates more advanced search strategies, and provides criteria for evaluating and citing web information. Privacy issues are addressed. Sessions include demonstration and hands-on practice if time permits. Time 6:30 -7:45 pm 6:15 -7:30 pm 6:30 -7:45 pm 7:00 -8:15 pm Bring a formatted high density disk if you want to save information. There is no charge and no sign-up is necessary. All are welcome. For more information contact Ann Daily at 862-1982. Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Date September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 Location Student Computing Center, 102B West Campus Library, Rm. 126 Student Computing Center, 102B Student Computing Center, 102B Page 4 AGGIELIFE Friday, September, 2 THE BATTALION Fan Favorites Performance cements Blue October’s B-CSfan base By Justin Garrett The Battalion Bryan-College Station music fans got there money’s worth Wednesday night when Blue Octo ber performed its newest material after an eclectic outing by Pavlov’s Dogs. The night began with a perfor mance by the San Marcos-based band Pavlov’s Dogs. The music is primarily rock, but hints of jazz, ska and country permeate each track. Branching out from more common configurations, the band members utilize a keyboard synthesizer and a horn .which they swap in and out on different tracks. The synthesizer adds a sym phonic depth and an aura of mys tique to the music while the horn adds a brassy punch to some of the more upbeat, jazzy tunes. Overall, they put on a good show. Although they lack an exciting stage presence, they made up for it with creativity. When Pavlov’s Dogs left the stage, a new group appeared from the darkness. As they stepped for ward, their faithful followers rushed to the stage like children greeting a father who has just returned from war. With a strum of the guitar and a gentle whine from a violin, all knew it to be none other than Blue October. College Station has become one of its regular stops over the past year due to the city's accepting attitude. “Out of all the places we've played, this is the place that’s treat ed us the best. It’s one of the few places where we get regular air play,” said lead guitar player Brant Coulter. This was Blue October’s first performance in more than a week. After regaining their tightness and the feel of performing they went on to show their appreciation through an explosive and heartfelt musical display. The climax of the per formance was reached when Blue October lead singer Justin Furstenfeld and violinist Ryan Dela- housaye each performed a solo. When the band departed from the stage and Delahousaye remained with with his electric-blue violin, one could teel the anticipation charging through the room. As the first note slid from the strings, the crowd went ecstatic. In that state, the crowd remained until the bow was taken from the strings, signal ing the end to a rare and passionate performance. On the other hand, Furstenfeld’s vocal solo, though equally power ful, took a more somber note. Aside from a sporadic outcry from a drunken, momentarily infatuated groupie, the crowd remained silent and gave only visual accompani ment by holding cigarette lighters overhead. Furstenfeld received roaring approval from the audience upon the solo’s completion. "We always try to make it so powerful that the audience gets in volved. A lot ot times you see peo ple out in the audience who are cry- NEW YOR inally learned wthors? In the past [ollins and menu those v cnee stood tightly packed on tlie|)ni't s specific brink of a mush pit. However, one couple strayed from the crowd and danced slowly across the floor tot begins pub .oblivious to all but each other the music. Other fans pressed themselves tightly against the stage and mouthed the words to all the songs in silentao ton. many say ing." Delahousave said. Different people are touched in different ways. For the remainder of the show, the majority of the audi- companiment. This came as a sur prise to the band which, having re cently released its first major album, did not expect such recognition. “1 never knew so many people knew about us." said bassist Matt Noveskey. "The last time we played in Bryan, there were like sixorsev- en people there.” Demonstrating the momentum of its popularity. Blue Octoberre cently toured with a few of the in dustry s biggest names in sever:, major cities, including Boston Philadelphia, New Jersey Chicago. “We’ve been touring off and® for the past four months. We played shows with Stone Temple Pilot. Godsmack and 311,” Fin said. "It was cool, but I don't know we’re really in that genre of musk Humble yet confident, the bat w ill continue touring and develop ing a broader fan base with hopeso tnding a spot on a large scale to: with musicians more close! matched to its own style. 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