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Still afraid or mystified by technology? At Leeward Community College's Tech Fair Saturday, students want to eliminate some of the tech fears that have been bugging you.

The fair will feature interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities related to the school's technology programs.

Among the activities:

Create a web page.
Create and view objects in 3-D through computer-aided design.
Learn the secrets of digital photography.

The free event will run from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 455-0293 or go online at hoku.lcc.hawaii.edu/tech

KITV trio up for Emmys

KITV news anchors Gary Sprinkle and Pamela Young, and news photographer Jeff Cuales have been nominated for regional Emmy awards.

Young is nominated in the writing category for her work on "Mixed Plate" specials "Matsuuri" and "Land Where Time Began."

Sprinkle and Cuales are nominated in the informational program category for the Pacific Adventures series, "Yap: Land of Stone Money," a documentary on the Pacific island of Yap.

The Emmys will be awarded May 20 in San Francisco by the National Association of Television Art and Sciences.

Guy coming to town

Blues guitarist Buddy Guy will play the Sheraton Waikiki's Hawaii Ballroom June 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale via mail-order in Wednesday's Honolulu Weekly and next week in Pacific Business News and MidWeek. Prices range from $30 to $45 for reserved seats at tables of 10.

Preview

Coming to the big screen

Four movies are scheduled to begin their Oahu run on Friday:

East West
Rated PG-13
A Russian-born doctor living in France moves to the Soviet Union when Stalin offers amnesty to Russian exiles who return.
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Rated PG
Young Fred Flintstone courts Wilma Slaghoople with the help of his friend Barney Rubble and Barney's fiance .
Frequency
Rated PG-13
Jim Caviezel and Dennis Quaid. What if you had the chance to travel back in time and change just one event in your life? John Sullivan (Caviezel) would undo the events of Oct. 12, 1969, when an out-of-control fire took the life of his firefighter father.
Where the Heart Is
Rated PG-13
A pregnant 17-year-old is abandoned in a small-town Wal-Mart by her boyfriend who leaves her with only $7.77. Stars Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd and Joan Cusack.

Scoops

Scholarships and more
"Strongest Kid in America": Jarrin K. Shigemura, age 10, of Hilo has been selected as one of the 50 semi-finalists in the Sunny Delight Strongest Kid in America Contest. He was nominated by his mother, Charmaine Shigemura, and competed among hundreds of other kids ages 9-11.

The contest recognizes kids who demonstrate mental strength, physical strength and strength of character. The winner will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship, the national title of "Strongest Kid in America" and other prizes.

Scoops, which runs Tuesday in Today, provides information on scholarships and opportunities for students and young adults. Send listings to: The Scoops, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802

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