Donate to Charity by Visiting New Site
November 25, 1997 -
Eyegive enables members to
donate to their favorite worthy cause every time they access the
Internet, at no cost to members or nonprofit organizations.
Members set their Web browsers to access eyegive as their start
page and whenever a member logs on to the Internet, they view
personalized home pages containing advertisements tailored to
their interests. Every time a member clicks on an ad, their
designated nonprofit earns a donation. Visit eyegive for more
information.
Web Conference for Nonprofits
November 24, 1997 - Arlington, Virginia-based
The Zeff Group and the
Philanthropy Journal Online are
sponsoring "Nonprofits Online '98: Working the Web, Transforming
the Sector" on January 30. The conference is aimed at helping
nonprofit organizations improve their use of the World Wide Web
for fundraising, marketing and service delivery. Conference and
networking sessions will address a variety of Internet-related
issues such as using the Web as a marketing tool, Internet
strategic planning for nonprofits and virtual volunteering.
Capacity is limited to the first 500 registrants. Visit the
Nonprofits Online '98
Web site for more information.
Web Pages For Independent Musicians
November 20, 1997 - Band Networking Services recently
developed the Bandpages
Web site, an online community of independent musicians.
Bandpages features Web pages on a variety of independent
artists, ranging from blues, folk and jazz to pop, ska, and
heavy. The Web pages contain biographies, tour dates and contact
information for the various artists.
Band Networking Services,
based in Manassas, Virginia, provides Web applications, network
administration and other networking services for small- to
medium-sized businesses.
CAIS Offers Internet Telephony
November 20, 1997 - CAIS
Internet, an ISP headquartered in McLean, Virginia, now
offers a Web-enabled long distance telephone service available
through an agreement with
Networks Telephony
Corporation. To place a call, subscribers use their PC while
surfing the Web; CAIS switches the call from the Internet to an
NTC communications network and makes the connection to the
called party through a local telephone company. In addition to
voice service, CAIS also offers Web-enabled NTC communication
products such as fax service, international and domestic long
distance Internet access through a local call, and global toll-
free 800 service.
Thanksgiving with Reader's Digest
November 18, 1997 - The Thanksgiving
with Reader's Digest Web site contains recipe ideas for traditional or
vegetarian dinners; projects and crafts such as leaf sun-catchers; and
suggestions for the holiday host. In addition, the site includes a forum
for the sharing of Thanksgiving stories and contains an online bookstore of
holiday-related books.
ComNet '98 Call for Entries
November 18, 1997 - IDG Expo Management Company,
of Washington, D.C., recently announced a call for entries for best new
products in enterprise networking. The call is for the New Product
Achievement Awards Competition segment of ComNet '98.
ComNet '98 is a conference and exposition dedicated to wide area
telecommunications and data communications networking. The event will take
place January 26-29 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. The deadline
for entries to the New Product Achievement Awards Competition is December
12.
Nequity Addresses Small Firms' Needs
November 14, 1997 - Nequity,
of Richmond, Virginia, is a Web-based service that offers
information, advice and services addressing the needs of small
businesses and entrepreneurs. Services include a direct marketing
program planning and execution; travel reservations and expense
tracking; and press release development and distribution. In
addition, registered customers may purchase products and services
online, read news customized to their interests and communicate
with other Nequity members via bulletin boards and chats. Visit
Nequity's Web site for more information and to register for a
90-day free trial.
DCOL Launches Book Talk
November 13, 1997 -
Discovery Channel
Online (DCOL) recently launched Book Talk, an online
book club and discussion group. Book Talk features a
different book every to weeks that will relate to Discovery
themes: history, nature, science, technology and
exploration. In addition, visitors may share opinions,
correspond with the book's author and submit ideas for a
book. The site also includes a Book Store page that lists
DCOL editors' favorite titles across all Discovery genres
that visitors may purchase online.
Hear Supreme Court Case Arguments
November 13, 1997 -
Oyez, Oyez,
Oyez, an online multimedia database about the United
States Supreme Court, now brings U.S. Supreme Court Oral
Arguments online. In addition, visitors may take a virtual
tour of the Supreme Court building and read biographies and
view pictures of the 108 justices who have served on the
Court. The site also provides recordings of announcements of
Court opinions and contains an area entitled, "On This Date
in US Supreme Court History." Visit Oyez, Oyez, Oyez's Web
site for more information.
CIT Posts RFP for TIC on Site
November 11, 1997 - Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology
(CIT) recently posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) document on their Web
site. The RFP is for
soliciting proposals to establish new technology development and application
centers, called Technology Innovation Centers (TIC). Companies are invited
to join with colleges, universities or federal labs to be partners in the
new centers; proposals are due March 1, 1998.
Schoolhouse on the Web
November 11, 1997 - The
Digital Schoolhouse is an online program designed to educate children
about technology and the Internet. The site includes a section where kids
may e-mail questions about technology and it contains a listing of online
resources in a variety of subjects including Geography, Music and Science.
In addition, kids may submit a review of their favorite book, film/video or
music and engage in bulletin board or chat discussions that interest them.
Visit the Schoolhouse's Web site for more information.
Maryland Nurses Resource Online
November 5, 1997 - The Maryland Nurses Association District 5
(MNA 5) recently went online. MNA promotes the occupation of nursing,
provides development services to nurses and lobbies on behalf of nurses in
the Greater Washington region. The site contains an electronic version of
the MNA 5 newsletter, a calendar of events for nurses, links to other
nursing and health care sites on the Web and information on educational
opportunities for nurses in the area. The MNA 5 Web site was developed by
Maryland-based Don Vandrey Associates.
Back to Bartering
November 6, 1997 - The Potomac KnowledgeWay Netpreneur Program
recently launched the Barter Board service. The
Barter Board provides a way for members of the community to trade among
themselves for goods and services. The service consists of a form for
submitting barter opportunities, an e-mail broadcast of current offers and
a Web-based listing of active opportunities, called the Barter Board
Archives. Visit the Netpreneur Exchange for more information.
Web-Based Training with WebMentor
November 6, 1997 - Arlington, Virginia-based Avilar Technologies,
Inc. recently released WebMentor, a browser-based training program
delivered via the Internet, intranets or extranets. The WebMentor
environment enables students and teachers to communicate using e-mail,
bulletin boards and forums, and includes application sharing, chat rooms
and video and audio conferencing. In addition, WebMentor offers authoring
and course design capabilities that enable the adjustment of courseware to
the needs of the individual student. Visit Avilar Technologies' Web site
for more information and to participate in a demo.
Resource for Ex-Military Personnel
November 6, 1997 - Washington, D.C.-based Transition Assistance
Online (TAO) is an employment-search Web site for transitioning military
personnel. Visitors may browse job postings from selected employers or
submit their resume to be included in TAO's database for employers seeking
to hire transitioning military service-members and veterans. In addition,
the site includes an "Entrepreneur Center"; information on veteran's
benefits and reserve matters; and an electronic store that offers products
and services of interest to former service-members.