Virginia Company Launches Site
February 28, 1997 - Fairfax, Virginia-based
Silver Ridge Productions,
a video and multimedia production and publication company, recently
launched their Web site. The site contains a listing of
clients and
awards and a
sample of recent
productions. For companies with a Web presence, Silver Ridge provides
graphic design services and Quicktime
video compression. Visit Silver Ridge Productions' Web site for more
information.
Local High School Online
February 28, 1997 - Douglass Junior High School (DJHS), in Washington,
D.C., recently launched their Web site. The site includes links to
National Geographic,
CNN Headline News and information on local
news and events. DJHS' mission is to use
their computer training lab for students to enrich their educational
experience through interactive multimedia learning by using the Internet
and computer-based, skills-building applications. The Web site is a joint
project between East of the River Community Development Corporation/YouthNet
and Douglass JHS/DCPS. YouthNet, Inc.,
an Internet service run by local teens, provides Web design and construction,
Web hosting, picture scanning, e-mail accounts, fliers, business cards and
brochures.
Media Resource Online
February 27, 1997 - GuestFinder,
an Internet-based directory of authors, experts, spokespersons and entertainers,
recently launched its Web site. The site includes information people who wish to
announce their availability to the media as on-air guests or expert sources
for news articles. In addition, visitors may search the directory in ways
such as by experts,
entertainers or by
keyword
or concept. Organizations may place free
classified ads online for certain professional speakers. The site also
includes research links,
job links for journalists
and a "Cool Guest of the Week".
New Tool for Project Managers
February 26, 1997 - Washington, D.C.-based
Virtual Experience Corporation (VEC),
a developer of simulation-based training and virtual environment-based
courseware, recently released VX-1 Basic Software Project Management
simulator. VX-1 is an interactive simulation training environment for
software developers which provides interactive instructional training
for project managers. The software enables users to manage a project
and a virtual staff from planning to delivery during the course of a
simulated year. Visit VEC's Web site to download a
demo (850K) of VX-1.
NASM Available Online
February 24, 1997 - The National Air & Space Museum
(NASM) is online. The site includes information on
exhibits and general information and
museum facts.
Visitors to the site may also access information on
educational programs and links to
air and space
online resources. Visit NASM's Web site for more information and to
view a map
of the museum's galleries.
Domain Registering Service
February 21, 1997 - The Internet Domain Bureau (IBD)
offers worldwide name registration services for corporations and individuals.
IBD's Web site includes information on reasons
to register domain names and buying and selling
domain names. In addition, visitors may use a search function to determine
the availability of their choice domain name. For more information and to
register a domain name
online, visit IBD's Web site.
Area Law Firm Launces Site
February 20, 1997 - Virginia-based Hazel & Thomas P.C. recently
launched its Web site. The site contains information on Virginia
laws, rules and
regulations and
news affecting Virginians. The
"Electronic Crossroads" is a resource page that provides links to information on the
Virginia Senate; the General Assembly;
and towns, cities, counties and businesses in the Commonwealth.
Visit Hazel & Thomas' Web site for more information.
Cable TV-Based Internet Services
February 20, 1997 - Community Networks Inc., a unit of Virginia-based
BTG, Inc., and Cablevision of Loudoun recently
launched consumer trials of cable-based Internet services in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Using high-speed coaxial cable technology, the service connects users to the Internet at speeds faster
than standard telephone-based connections. The service will allow cable subscribers
access to Internet services and community-based information such as neighborhood
associations, County Government, local businesses and sports. Cablevision expects
to make the service available to all subscribers in April.
Crown Books Online
February 18, 1997 - Maryland-based
Crown Books is available online. Visitors may
search and order books, get information on the
bestsellers' list and
register to win prizes by completing a
customer profile. The site also has a
kids section, which includes book
reviews written by other kids, and information on
events taking place in Greater Washington area Crown stores.
Downsizing Report Available Online
February 17, 1997 - Government Executive,
a monthly business magazine serving executives and managers in the government,
recently announced the publication of
The Downsizing Report.
The report covers
management issues and theory
and explores the impact of downsizing on civil servants' careers. The report includes
articles from
"Downsizing Isn't Bad News for Everybody" to
"Paid to Leave." The
report is based on a series of articles from
Government Executive over the past four years.
Black Collegian Online
February 14, 1997 - Black Collegian Online is a career and
self-development site for students and professionals. In addition to
career
planning and
job search information, there is
commentary by African-American writers, news of what's happening on
college campuses and information on
entertainment and lifestyle. The site also includes an online resume
database where students may post their resumes and a job opportunities
listing of
charter sponsors. In honor of Black History Month, Black Collegian
Online is having a Black History Contest
for a trip for two to Walt DisneyWorld Resort.
Taxing Internet Commerce
February 14, 1997 - In response to
"A Framework for Global Electronic Commerce," a paper drafted by the
Information Infrastructure Task Force,
the Internet Society (ISOC) recently sent a letter to the The White House cautioning
against the imposition of any taxes on Internet commerce because it might significantly hurt the
industry. The letter indicated that taxing business conducted on the Internet
would not be recommended at this time because it may constrict an industry
in its early stages of development. ISOC,
based in Reston, Virginia, is an international organization for the technical,
economic and policy development of the Internet.
IMA's Call for Papers
February 13, 1997 - The Interactive
Media Association (IMA) and the
U.S. Copyright Office calling for papers and participation for the
Electronic Commerce for Content II, an inter-sector/inter-industry forum on
technology-based intellectual property management issues. The forum will be
held at the Library of Congress
on April 28 and 29. The purpose of the forum is to promote
understanding of technical issues and related market development problems
across industries and serve as a venue for exchange of information and
ideas. For more information on the
Electronic Commerce for Content II visit IMA's Web site or send an
e-mail to forum@ima.org.
Seminar Panelists Named
February 11, 1997 - Three regional executives will share their experiences
on expanding their businesses to the Internet and discuss the impact on their
organizations at a seminar entitled
"Your Business and the Internet: A Practical Forum for Executives."
Sponsored by Potomac KnowledgeWay Project and the
Washington Business Journal, the seminar will be held on Thursday, March 6 from 7:30-10 a.m.
The panelists are Brian Garr of
Globalink, Inc., Larry Lux of National Geographic
Interactive and Catherine Yandel of BTG, Inc.;
Clif Webb, of Ryan-McGinn, will serve as moderator. For more information on
the panelists
and to register,
visit the KnowledgeWay Project's Web site.
KPMG Calls for Nominations
February 10, 1997 - Nominations for the
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP High Tech
Entrepreneur Award are now being accepted through March 28. This
Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to
the advancement of technology business in the Greater Washington region.
The Awards will be presented at the 10th Annual Greater Washington Region
High Tech Awards Dinner scheduled for May 14, 1997. For information on
nomination guidelines, to obtain a nomination form or to
learn more about the Awards Program, visit KPMG Peat Marwick's
High Tech Awards Nomination Web page.
New Domain Names Planned
February 7, 1997 - Under a plan recently announced by the
International Ad Hoc Committee (IAHC), the number of names available to
specify Internet locations, such as Web sites and e-mail addresses, will
increase. Chaired by Donald M. Heath of the Internet Society,
IAHC is a coalition of participants from the Internet community, working to
satisfy the requirement for enhancements to the Internet's global
Domain Name System. Internet users will have seven new generic domains,
including .firm, .store and .arts, and more firms will be allowed to act as
registrars when the plan is implemented. For more
information, visit the
IAHC's Web site.
CIPE Launches Web Site
February 6, 1997 - The Center for International Private Enterprise
(CIPE), an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
recently launched its Web site. CIPE promotes private enterprise and
market-oriented economic reform by matching funds with a variety of local
institutions in emerging democracies worldwide. Economic Reform Today,
CIPE's quarterly magazine, is now available online and contains information
on building institutions that are essential for the functioning of market
economies. CIPE's Web site also includes a
discussion forum, which promotes economic reform, business development
and democratic institutions.
Civic Clubs Online
February 5, 1997 -
Carper's Internet
Services recently announced the opening of Civic Club
Central, a Web site development service for civic clubs
throughout the world. Clubs may create and maintain their
own Web pages
and engage in
chat discussions with the civic club community. The site also
includes links to existing civic club home pages
worldwide and serves as a hub for civic group
resources and interaction.
DCOL Debuts Wild Discovery Wired
February 4, 1997 - Discovery Channel Online (DCOL)
recently introduced a new feature: Wild Discovery Wired, which puts the online
audience in touch with experts in natural history, ranging from animal behavior
to habitat conservation, and with one another. Featuring a different topic
each week, Wild Discovery Wired is linked to the themes featured on Discovery
Channel's nightly series, "Wild Discovery", and can be found in the
Nature area of
DCOL's Web site.
WCO Chosen for Venture Conference
February 3, 1997 -
Women's Connection Online, Inc., based in McLean, Virginia,
has been selected to present its business plan at
Red Herring's Venture Market South
Conference
in February. The conference,
which will be held in Atlanta, will present over 60 privately-held
companies based in the southern United States. WCO is creating an
online commercial community comprised primarily of professional
women and women business owners by providing information,
networking opportunities and interaction with companies targeting
the women's market.