- -- - - - - 2B - The Ahigan Daily - Weekendotc Magazine - Thursday, Ach 16, 2000 I 9 0' 0* 0 The Michigan Daily -W eekend, etc. Ma WEBWATCH What's a wrist-top computer? By Toyin Akinmusuru Weekend Magazine Editor Ever imagined that you were Dick Tracy? That dream is slowly becom- ing a reality. Matsucom recently released the onHand PC - the world's smallest PDA. The onHand prices for S299 and packs a complete software suite, sim- ilar to standard PDAs. The onHand packs an addressbook, a notepad, an expense tracker, a calendar and tasklist program, games and even a picture viewer. The watch has a number of songs programmed in as alarms and there's - even a desktop application to help you write new pieces for your watch. The onHand PC uses a small joy- stick to navigate the system. The interface is very similar to the Windows OS interface, with the fold- er/subfolder system most are familiar with. Entering information into the watch is very difficult. One inputs data through a small onscreen keyboard - the letters are entered with the use of the joystick, similar to entering your initials at the end of an arcade game. The more efficient data entry sys- tem is to enter the information on the computer and then synch the comput- er to the watch. The watch synes to Microsoft Outlook, ACT, Goldmine and even Lotus Organizer. Synching is still buggy, however the technology is bound to improve with an in-devel- opment update. All in all, the onHand PC is an impressive technological marvel. Altough the interface and useability needs improvement, there is definite- ly a solid technological base for future generations of wrist comput- ers. Of course, just having this gadget will make you the biggest geek on your block. Light up your life.' Daily Arts 2 Coutesy of MatsLC.Dm Matsucom's onfand PC is the world's smallest PDA accordingto Gunnesse Book of World Records. Zakir Hussain on the tabla Hill Auditorium, 825 North University Ave. 8 p.m. $36, $34, $24, $16. 764-2538. Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA 38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Today's events: Screenings at 2, 7, & 9:30. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week. Free Film Jams dis- cussion and Q & A at 10 a.m. Free kids film screening at 11 a.m. Sister fetival film program at 12:30, free. Animania If you find the AA Film Fest too suffy for your tastes, check out Animania, featuring a wide variety of Japanese ani- mation. From Card Captor Sakura to Rouroni Kenshin, there's somethingfor everyone. Featuring the movie: "City Hunter '99." 4 p.m.-12 a.m., MLB Aud 3, free. Chess (2000) Auteur Mark Marabate hits the big screen with this homage to Hitchcock. The creator of "Panic" and "Floor 29" brings us this film created and presented entirely in digital media. Featuring an original score by Jennifer Kes Remington and local band, Seymour. Angel Hall Aud A, 7 p.m. $2. Dark Odyssey (1954) A neorealist take on Grecian-American society in New York. A Greek sailor comes to America to get revenge for his sister's death. Preceded by a talk by Dr. Leontis on the Greek dias- pora at 7 p.m. Angell Hall Aud B, 8:15 p.m. Free. MUSIC James Brown The Hardest Working Man In Show Business visits Ann Arbor for one night only. See Chris Kula's coverage on page 5B. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $25-$60. 763-TKTS. Sugar Pill Local favorite plays their hits for all to hear. Blind Pig, 208 S. First. 10 p.m. $5. 996-8555. Funktelligence 7-man Ann Arbor band mixes jazz and hip-hop for a unique mus- cal collage. Unique if you don't count Gang Starr. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $7. 485-5050. THEA TER Love's Fire See Fri. 8 p.m. Godspell See Sat. 8 p.m. Trespasses This Basement Arts produc- tion of a new musical follows the feud between two brothers and the guilt that results from unresolved conflicts. Arena Theater, Frieze Building. 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Free. 764-6800. The Ride Down Mt. Morgan See Fri. 8 p.m. Once on This Island See Fri. 7:30 p.m. Daughter of the Regiment See Fri. 8 p.m. ALTERNATIVES Empower! A Celebration of Women This benefit extravaganza for Rwandan women is headlined by 58 Greene, Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theatre. Also featuring poetry readings, international snacks, raf- fle prizes and Indian and Turkish dancing. U-Club, Michigan Union. 8 p.m. $8. 763- TKTS. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA 38th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival Today's events: Screenings of award-win- ning films at 5, 7, & 9 p.m. Tickets are either $7, 12/2 shows, or $50 for the week. A Map of the World (1999) Sigourney Weaver stars as a mother whose best friend's daughter drowns. She must cope with the tragedy with the community she lives in. Also starring Julianne Moore and Chloe Sevigny, from the Jane Hamilton book. At Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 5 and 7:45 p.m. $5.50. Andre's Lives (1998) An examination of the Holocaust from the perspective of obligation to remember versus need to forget the past. Sponsored by Hillel. Angell Hall Aud B, 8 p.m. Free. qw Title character Forrest Whitaker learns the way of the samurai from a myste ETRIOSISOver 5.5 million women in North America suffer from endometriosis. Too often they are told there is no problem. No treatment. No hope. Now a new investigational medication may offer relief from endometriosis-related pain. And you may be eligible to take it. ES/ YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We are looking for women with endometriosis to participate in a research study of this investigationa medication. To join you must be between 18-45 years old, have regular menstrual cycles, and have been diagnosed with endometriosis. MUSIC American String Quartet The four-person group ping-pongs between Beethoven and more recent composers. Rackham Auditorium. 4 p.m. $16-$30. 764-2538. Zhihua Tang Pianist from Indiana University plays classical music from a range of composers. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth. 8 p.m. $7 ($5 stu- dents). 769-2999. THEATER Godspell See Fri. 2 p.m. The Ride Down Mt. Morgan See Fri. 2 p.m. $15. Once on This Island See Fri. 2 p.m. Daughter of the Regiment See Fri. 2 p.m. A LTERNATIVES Holocaust Poetry Reading Van K. Brock, Charles Fishman and Myra Sklarew read from their works about the Holocaust and its memory, followed by book signing and reception. Part of the 21st Annual Conference on the Holocaust. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. 2 p.m. Free. 769-0500. Stilyagi Sci-Fi Book Club Monthly meet- ing, every 3rd Sunday. Today, a discussion of "Neuromancer" by William Gibson. Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson. 5 p.m. Free. 390-2369. Panel Discussion Visiting artist Annette Lawrence will discuss her installation "Transparent/Opaque," which she creat- ed with School of Art & Design students. Apse, U-M Museum of Art. 3 p.m. Free. 764-0395. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA A Map of the World (1999) See Sun. 7 p.m. $5.50. The End of the Affair (1999) An adapta- tion of Graham Greene's novel, featuring Julianne Moore and Ralph Fiennes. An investigation into an affair reveals more than anyone could imagine. At the Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Thomas Quasthoff German baritone songs by composers such as Brahr Mendelssohn Theatre. 8 p.m. $20- 764-2538. Luka Bloom Irish guitarist continue Pat's celebration into Monday. The 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $15. 761-145 THEATER Truth & Consequences Residence Repertory Theatre presents a new about the choices college studentE Baits Dorm. 9:30 p.m. Free. 769-0 A LTERNATIVES Hiroku Fujita Storyteller transcend bounds of language with traditiona Japanese tales, stories, songs and pets. Stories in Japanese with intrc tion in English. Borders Books & N 612 E. Liberty. 2 p.m. Free. 668-71 Tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA A Map of the World (1999) See S 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. End of the Affair (1999) See Mon. p.m. $5.50. The Shining (1980) Jack Nicholsor in this Kubrick film as a writer turr crazed murderer. Also starring She Duvall and Scatman Crothers. "He Johnny!" At the Michigan Theater, Liberty. 7 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC U-M Arts Chorale The Chorale per songs by Mozart and Aaron Coplar Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free. 764-2538 Atlantis Trio Group plays chamber on a violin, viola, cello and harpsic Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. $10-$25. 769-2999. ALTERNA TIVES Please call: ClinSite: 930-3700 888-254-6748 clinsiteaol.com During the course of the study you will receive: - Consultations with endometriosis specialists - Free study medication and study-related laboratory services DONT SUFFER IN SILENCE. MAKE THE CONNECTION. Courtesy of Righteous Babe Records Ani Di Franco will have to get by with a little help from her friends when she plays Hill Auditorium tonight - specifically Greg Brown and Gillian Welch.