Fahrenheit 9/11...

Fahrenheit 9/11 is due for release this Friday, and Ray Bradbury probably won't be first in line to buy a ticket.

"Ray Bradbury is demanding an apology from filmmaker Michael Moore for lifting the title from his classic science-fiction novel Fahrenheit 451 without permission and wants the new documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 to be renamed."

However, titles cannot be copywritten, and Moore was using a play of the title, not the title itself.

As for the movie itself? Records are already being broken for first day ticket sales in New York City.

Fahrenheit 9/11 opens in Evansville tomorrow at Stadium 16.

Musicology 101

And we thought Gnooks was cool.

A musical version of the "moving map" has been logged on the internet. Be sure to check out...

www.musicplasma.com

...to find your favorite bands, genres, influences and discography. And you thought the internet couldn't be fun and educational at the same time!

Clinton's Mammoth "My Life"

Former President Bill Clinton's autobiography, My Life, drops into libraries and bookstores everywhere on Tuesday, June 22. Weighing in at over 900 pages, Clinton is hardly skimping on details of "his life".

If you'd like to read Clinton's interview on 60 Minutes, click here. The site also includes videos, photos and related stories.

Inevitably, Clinton was asked whether his "affair was the worst thing he’s ever done? 'In my whole life? Oh, I don’t know,' says the former president. 'I think I’ve talked about that a lot in the book. And I think I’ve said enough about my personal life. And I think I’ve honestly tried to say more about my life than I believe any public figure ever has. And probably more than anyone ever should. And I think I’ll leave it at that.'"

Stop by APL to check out a copy of My Life or put your name on the holds list today!

Protect Against Extreme Heat

As our weather gets hotter and more humid, be sure to protect yourself and your families against heat-related illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided a website for having a safe summer.

On a weather-related note, stay up to date on all our weather alerts, watches and warnings by consulting the National Weather Service's Online Forecast Office. This continually updated site provides information on active alerts and advisories in our area.

USGA's US Open Online

Don't have a chance to hit the links yourself, or can't get away from work to watch all of the US Open coverage? Worry no more!

The Official US Open Website, sponsored by the United States Golf Association, offers continually updated scoreboards, history, information about past winners, an overview of the course, player biographies, news and more.

I wonder if they have heard of that Tiger Woods fellow...

Books Borrowed Versus Books Bought?

Though most book readers, and book sellers, place great emphasis on bestseller lists, USA Today reports that "Library Journal, a bimonthly magazine, has begun a list of the books most borrowed [at U.S. public libraries]. It shows similarities and differences from what's selling in bookstores."

The Library Journal list also "shows how service-oriented libraries are," [LJ editor Francine] Fialkoff says.

Library orders are driven by readers. Fialkoff says that at many libraries, "for every three holds (requests for a book), the library will buy another one."

Here at APL, we will periodically make new, bestselling books only circulate for two weeks, and if several holds are placed against a book, we will order new copies. If you have questions about holds or ordering, please contact the Adult Services Information Desk.

MLA Language Map

As reported by CNN, the Modern Language Association (MLA) activated their Language Map for public use yesterday. This is a fascinating way to examine the breakdown of language within the United States, right down to the county level. The map offers a variety of languages to search, scales to use, and information to find.

What's Your Favorite Word?

Merriam-Webster has released the top ten favorite words of 2004, based on entries to their website. And we always thought flibbertigibbet only described Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music...

Grill-Meister!

Don't forget to stop by APL today for some grilled goodness! Director Steve Cochran will be manning the grill outside of APL today as we celebrate Patron Appreciation Day, Summer Reading Program and Flag Day with some free goodies! Stop by for lunch on us!

Want to do some grilling of your own? Be sure to check out Barbecue'n for recipes, supplies, newsletters, tips and more!

New York Times Best Seller Lists

Several new books cracked the NYT Best Seller lists this week, both in fiction and in non-fiction.

Fiction:

The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason

Two Princeton students who are trying to unravel the mysteries of a Renaissance text become ensnared in murderous intrique.

A Loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey

A woman who grew up on the streets of London dreams of becoming a respectable lady.

Non-Fiction:

Big Russ and Me by Tim Russert

The host of "Meet the Press" remembers his father and the other important teachers in his life.

Misunderestimated by Bill Sammon

A White House correspondent for The Washington Times defends the president and takes aim at "the Bush haters".

The Old Car Manual Project

Have an old car that you need help repairing? Trying to find an original sales brochure for a 1958 Rambler? Then The Old Car Manual Project is for you!

This website features manuals, brochures, photos, & ads for a variety of pre-1990 vehicles. The TOCMP seeks to "scan manuals for old, vintage or antique American vehicles and their components and make them available on the web, for free".

If you want to rewire your vintage Nova or look at brochures of a 1930 Nash, this is the site for you!

Day After Tomorrow Reality?

The Day After Tomorrow has stormed into movie theaters, with a debut box office draw of $86 million over the Memorial Day weekend. But as moviegoers have left the story behind, they have wondered...could that really happen?

Wonder no more! DayAfterTomorrowFacts.org is a project of the Energy Future Coalition, a broad-based, nonpartisan alliance that seeks to bridge the differences among business, labor, and environmental groups and identify energy policy options with broad political support.

Scientists discuss the Hollywood version of nature, explore global warming, and compare fact and fiction.

Whew - that's a relief!

New CDs at APL

New music CDs received this week by APL:

Mario Winans - Hurt No More

Prince - Musicology

John Michael Montgomery - Letters from Home

Mannheim Steamroller - American Spirit

Summer Reading Program

It's time to Camp Out With a Good Book! Be sure to hike over to APL's own Camp-Read-A-Lot to sign up for 2004's Summer Reading Program! We have summer reading programs for youth, young adults and adults, so bring the whole family over to get started on reading, earning prizes and attending great programs! We'll see you at camp!

New Oprah Book Club Selection

The newest selection for Oprah's Classic Book Club (the fifth selection since restarting her club) is Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

As Oprah herself said: "I cannot imagine a world where the great works of literature are not read. My hope is The Oprah Winfrey Show will make classic works of literature accessible to every woman and man who reads. ... I hope to invite readers throughout the world to visit or revisit a universe of books of enduring usefulness, because I believe that the sublimity of this experience, this gift to ourselves, is something that we owe to ourselves."

To learn more about Anna Karenina, visit Oprah's Book Club website.