McCain's technology policy history isn't simply one of being oblivious. It would be actively harmful to our economy and our standing in the world because it would chill competition and innovation.

The age of illegal music downloads could soon be over. The UK's largest provider of home broadband is to warn internet users building up vast libraries of music that they could be prosecuted.

From enrollment and building plans to fund-raising and investment income, Mount Marty College President Tim Barry said the Catholic college is looking at ways to deal with the current credit crisis and economic meltdown.

It's been a given in the library profession since the 1930s: When the economy goes south, libraries get busier. "Any time the economy goes down, usage figures start going up, so we knew to start looking for that," said Monterey Public Library Director

Bay Area News Group A sagging economy has helped renew interest in San Jose libraries in recent months, and more families and job seekers are coming in to check out free services and materials.