Windows Users —
Watch Out Again!

Still another new worm, the Novarg worm, is infecting Windows systems that are connected to the Internet. This worm arrives as an attachment with a subject that indicates there has been an error in the mail delivery system, making it look as if a message sent by a user has "bounced." Opening the attachment causes systems in which anti-virus software is not properly updated to become infected. Ensure that your Windows system is running updated anti-virus software and do not open or forward any attachment that you are not expecting. Go here for more information about this worm.

E.T., Are You There?
Alien Search Explored

The arrival on Mars of NASA's rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, and the space initiative of President Bush, have revitalized one of the most compelling and oldest questions in all of science: Are we alone? Planetary scientist Roger Grinspoon looks at the history, science and fantasy behind our search for E.T. in his newest book, Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life. A review of the book in the San Jose Mercury News by Berkeley Lab’s Lynn Yarris can be read here.

The Lab Cafeteria is holding an "Inventory Blow-Out Sale" on all Berkeley Lab merchandise and clothing this week. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweaters, jackets and hats are priced at 20 percent to 50 percent below regular cost. Sales are limited to items in stock. Daily sale hours are 2 to 4 p.m. only.

Winter Blood Drive
Set for Feb. 11 and 12

The Winter Blood Drive is scheduled for February 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and February 12, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Bldg. 70A-3377. Appointments can now be made on the American Red Cross web site here (use Microsoft Explorer). Donors are encouraged to make an appointment in order to ensure adequate staffing. The American Red Cross Donor Services will have an information table at the cafeteria next Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions, call Charlotte Bochra at 4268.

12-kv Generator
Testing Today, Tomorrow

The Facilities Electrical Department will be testing the Lab's power generator today and tomorrow. A hill public address announcement will be made prior to the transfers, which will be transparent to the Laboratory community. Interruption of power is unlikely, but since the possibility always exists, take all necessary precautions.