The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION

America Online

* Today, 1 p.m: Author Mary Renck Jalongo discusses “Enhancing Literacy Processes,” her new book. Keyword: Centerstage

* Friday, 7 p.m: Novelist and film director Clive Barker discusses his latest projects in an on-line conference. Keyword: Centerstage

CompuServe

* Thursday, 6 p.m: Author Winston Groom, who wrote “Forrest Gump,” answers questions about his book in an on-line chat. Go SHOWBIZ

Prodigy/TimesLink

* Friday, 7:30 p.m: Comedy writer Arnie Kogen, who has written for “The Tonight Show” and “Empty Nest,” in a TimesLink on-line chat. Jump: CHAT

Internet

* Start your Web surfing day with a smile by reading the daily joke page at https://netcenter.com/daily.html

* Obtain comprehensive information on parenting resources, child health and general pediatrics at https://www.lhl.uab.edu/pedinfo/

* If you’re interested in up-to-the-minute news about Asia, including market data and selected links to other sites with Asian economic information, try https://www.abn-online.com/abn

* Fashion enthusiasts can read about the latest in clothing styles around the world and get information about fashion and design schools at https://www.magna.com.au/~slade/fashion.html

Sources: Company, Times and wire reports