Findlaw Adds Resources to Site
October 30, 1997 - FindLaw
Internet Legal Resources recently added LegalMinds and the FindLaw
Government, Business and People Reference Directories to their Web site.
LegalMinds contains an archive of Internet
discussion lists of interest to the legal community. The lists are
searchable and browseable by author, date and discussion topic and are
organized into categories such as attorney lists, legal newsletters, and
legal classified lists.
FindLaw Government, Business and People Reference
Directories enables visitors to
search for court phone numbers, addresses and other government contact
information; maps, city information and Yellow Pages are also available.
Visit Findlaw for more information.
Request Surplus Federal Computers Online
October 28, 1997 - The "Computers
for Learning" program recently launched a Web site that will allow
schools and educational non-profits to request surplus federal
computer equipment. Federal agencies will then use the site to
match the participating schools with the equipment they have
available. In addition to registering on the Web site, eligible
organizations can learn how to create a plan for addressing
computer needs and assessing different types of computer
equipment; and find assistance in computer upgrading and
refurbishing. Visit the "Computers for Learning" Web site for more
information.
New Section on Freedom Forum's Site
October 23, 1997 - The Freedom
Forum recently added a technology area to their Web site. The section
includes information and current news on journalism and the Internet and a
calendar of events relating to journalism. Based in Arlington, Virginia,
the Freedom Forum is an international foundation dedicated to free press
and free speech whose mission is to help the public and the news media
understand one another better. Visit their Web site for more information.
Web Tools for Public Affairs Sites
October 27, 1997 - Washington, D.C.-based
Net.Capitol, Inc. and
Morph Technologies, Inc., of
Reston, Viriginia, recently announced a partnership to create a Web site
development system for public affairs and political professionals. The
system will enable non-technical communicators to build and maintain
full-featured Web sites without programming knowledge or experience. The
system is based on Morph Technologies' DynaMorph language, which
provides a platform for integrating browser, server and database
technologies into Web-based applications for Internet, intranet and
extranet needs.
Halloween Section for Kids Online
October 23, 1997 - NMP, Inc. recently developed the "Halloween Fun"
section of UNICEF's ChildrenFirst
Web site. As part of the "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" campaign, the
Halloween page for kids features spooky riddles, mischievous desktop
creatures and festive screen savers that may be sent to friends online.
In addition, children may send java images that may be colored online.
NMP, Inc., based in Falls Church,
Virginia, is a developer of Internet, intranet and extranet solutions.
Local Firm Releases Courses
October 23, 1997 - Media Directions
Interactive, Inc. (MDI) recently released the IP TRILOGY product line
of interactive, multimedia, self-study courses covering TCP/IP networking
topics. The series consists of three titles: "Understanding IP Routing
Protocols," "Understanding IP Addressing and Subnetworking," and
"Understanding Variable Length Subnet Masking." Based in Reston, Virginia,
MDI is a developer of multimedia interactive software products. Visit their
Web site for more information and to order a free IP demo CD.
Graduate Course Offered Online
October 21, 1997 - "The Virtual Organization" (VORG), a graduate distance course,
is now being offered by the Program on Social and Organizational Learning at George Mason
University. Students in VORG build a virtual organization; encounter the challenges
associated with distributed work; and learn how to manage and coordinate their efforts.
The student-created organization is equipped with e-mail, telephone conferencing capabilities
and a collaborative writing tool. Visit VORG's Web page for more information.
Local Dining Guide on the Web
October 20, 1997 - The Web
Dining Guide (WDG) enables visitors to search for restaurants by
area, cuisine or dish. The site features "Rovers," online coupon offers
at select area restaurants, and a "Restaurant of the Week." In addition,
members may enter to win a night out for two at a WDG restaurant,
including limousine service and tickets to a movie, play, or other
entertainment. The WDG site was developed by Maryland-based Gecko World
Graphics, Inc. and the Wellman Corporation of Fairfax, Virginia.
Action Team Provides Resources
October 17, 1997 - The Potomac KnowledgeWay Project
Action Teams help interest groups understand how to apply the tools of information
technology and electronic commerce to advance their cause. The Abilities Action Team aim to
tap the potential of individuals with disabilities. The team recently made a
listing of regional resources for individuals with disabilities available on the
KnowledgeWay Project's Web site. Visit the Action Teams' homepage for more information.
TenFour Releases Add-Ons
October 16, 1997 - TenFour recently developed
the TFS Translator and TFS Webwaiter add-on options for TFS Gateway Version 3.1 The Gateway
is an e-mail connectivity solution that allows users to connect to LAN-based e-mail systems,
alphanumeric pagers or other e-mail platforms. The Translator enables users to translate their
outgoing e-mail messages into either German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or English.
Webwaiter is a retrieval system. By sending an e-mail request to the "waiter," users may have
information from a specific URL delivered to their desktop without logging on the Net.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, TenFour develops gateway software for the delivery of
e-mail between different LAN-based networks and the Internet. Visit their Web site for more
information.
Honoring Women in the Military
October 15, 1997 - On Saturday, October 18, The Women in Military Service for
America Memorial, Inc. (WIMSA) will dedicate a memorial
to honor women who have served, or are serving, in the U. S. armed forces. In addition,
the memorial will document and share women's experiences, sacrifices and achievements.
WIMSA is currently in search of over 1 million women in, or retired from, the armed forces
to include in the memorial. Visit their Web site for more information.
WCO Adds Commerce Section
October 15, 1997 - Women's Connection Online
recently added an electronic commerce section to their Web site. The Commerce Exchange offers
products and services solutions for professional women and women business-owners. The WCO
Marketplace offers products and services addressing the personal needs of businesswomen.
The commerce section features retailers such as IBM, 1-800 Flowers, DesignerOutlet.com and
Enterprising Women, which will offer WCO referral customers a special subscription rate for
a limited time. Visit WCO's site for more information.
Temporary Solutions, Inc. Goes Online
October 15, 1997 - Virginia-based Temporary Solutions,
Inc., a temporary staffing service, recently launched their Web site. The site features a
"Create Your Dream Job" page which guides visitors through the process defining their career
goals and developing a strategy to attain them. In addition, the site includes a listing of job
openings; information on receiving resume help; and an calendar of workshops and job fairs.
Visit Temporary Solution's Web site - developed by
Completed Systems, Inc., of Vienna, Virginia -
for more information
Bird Guides Featured Online
October 10, 1997 - The Stackpole Books
publishing house recently went online and launched the Wild Bird Sweepstakes,to promote the
release of the "Wild Bird Guides" series. The site features book excerpts and photos from the
"Black-capped Chickadee" and the "Northern Cardinal", the first books in the series. Visit
Stackpole's Web site for details on the sweepstakes and to order the books online. The site
was developed by NextWave Communications of Great Falls,
Viriginia.
Local Company Launches Sites
October 9, 1997 - Virginia-based
WebAmerica, Inc., a subsidiary of Integrated Digital Systems/ScanAmerica,
Inc., recently launched two Web Sites, Real-Tours and the Greater Manassass
Community. Real-Tours enables real estate
agents to provide home-buyers with digital home tours and other services on
the Net. The Greater Manassas Community
is a regional community site that contains a variety of information
including local events, employment opportunities and historic sites to visit.
Web Site Evaluation Service
October 8, 1997 -
Skyline Network
Technologies, Inc. now offers a Web site evaluation service.
For a fee, Skyline consultants will evaluate Web sites for
navigational and comprehension capabilities; design and graphic
creation; interactive qualities and programming; and determine
advertising and marketing maximization. The consultants will then
prepare a report explaining the strengths and weaknesses of the
site and include their recommendations. Skyline Network
Technologies is a multimedia development firm based in Baltimore,
Maryland. Visit their Web site for more information.
Site Features Content Channels
October 6, 1997 - C|NET
news service recently launched the SNAP!
Online Web site, which
organizes the Web into channels such as news, sports, money,
entertainment and travel. Snap! features content from Web
publishers like CNN, ESPN, MSNBC and Discovery Online and includes
a browsable directory of Web sites, chat rooms, Internet events
and weather. In addition, visitors may personalize SNAP! to obtain
local weather forecasts, lottery numbers, personal stock quotes
and horoscopes.
Virtual Office on the Web
October 3, 1997 - Netscape Communications Corp.
and Concentric Network Corp.
recently launched a private intranet service called, "Netscape Virtual
Office by Concentric," for a monthly fee. The service enables users to
communicate, collaborate and store information online with the ability to
access their "office" from anywhere on the Internet. Features include HTML
e-mail , Web publishing and private discussion forums. Visit Netscape's Web
site for more information.
Visit CRiS At A Nearby Library
October 2, 1997 - The County Resident Information Services (CRiS),
a multimedia kiosk system providing local information to Fairfax County
residents, was recently launched in nine County libraries. CRiS includes
employment listings for job seekers, enables residents to pay for their
taxes online and contains information on elected county representatives.
Fairfax County, the International Center for
Applied Studies in Information Technology (ICASIT) at George Mason University
and the Redmon Group collaborated on
the CRiS project. Visit ICASIT's Web site for more information.
Networking Newsletter On the Web
October 1, 1997 - Virginia-based
CIR Inc. recently made its
"High-Speed Networking Newsletter," which addresses issues in the
broadband networking industry, available online. The newsletter
provides news and analyses on ATM, frame relay, Ethernet, LAN
switching, fiber optics and other networking technologies. In
addition, the newsletter provides financial and other information
on companies in the broadband market. For a limited time, CIR is
offering a two-month free trial; visit their Web site for more
information.