Southwestern Goods and Stories
December 30, 1997 - The Electric Desert Web site sells gifts from Santa Fe, New Mexico and the greater Southwest region. The site offers Southwestern and Native American art and antiquities; jewelry; New Mexican food baskets; and Contemporary art and furniture by regional artists. In addition, the Electric Desert features stories of the Southwest, such as the house built from tires and soda cans. Visit the Electric Desert for more information.
Home Access Redesigns Site
December 29, 1997 - Home Access Health Corporation recently redesigned their Web site for consumers, health educators and public health officials interested in purchasing the company's HIV at-home test products. The site provides secure online ordering, links to HIV-related information on the Web and includes an interactive marketing survey. In addition, public health officials interested in demographic data among at-home test users may download the Home Access HIV Counseling and Testing Report.
Local Company Launches Jewel's Site
December 26, 1997 - Interactive Applications Group (iapps),
recently launched the official Web site for Jewel, the
singer/songwriter. The site includes a scrapbook featuring behind-the-scenes pictures from Jewel's
video and photo shoots; a calendar containing Jewel's tour, television and magazine appearances;
and links to other Jewel-related Web sites. In addition, visitors may purchase items including
posters, t-shirts and Jewel's lyric book from "The Jewel Store." Based in Washington, D.C.,
iapps is a developer of Web sites and Internet products.
Mortgage Lending via E-Loan
December 23, 1997 - E-Loan, Inc. is a multilender
Internet mortgage company that offers a variety of loan products to users over the Web. E-Loan
reduces the transaction costs associated with obtaining a home loan by eliminating the need for
an agent. The E-Loan Web site enables borrowers to fill out a form to determine the best
mortgage for their needs, learn more about the loan process via E-Loan's Online Resources
page and set up a free mortgage monitoring account that will age and compare their current
loan against the market on a daily basis. In addition, visitors may search for the lowest rates
available, compare loans, lock in on a loan and apply online. Visit the E-Loan Web site for
more information.
Vitamins on the Web
December 21, 1997 - Isis Interactive of Bethesda, Maryland, an interactive publishing
company, has launched Vitamins Plus, e-commerce site
dedicated to the worldwide sale of non-prescription health products. Shoppers may choose from
a variety of health products and vitamins and make their purchases via credit card, phone, fax
or mail. Vitamins Plus profiles popular supplements and categorizes them by brand name and
individual needs. In addition, CD-ROMs on the topics of vitamins and alternative medicine may
also be purchased from the Web site.
Cervical Cancer Information Online
December 19, 1997 - NeoPath, Inc.
has created a Web site that provides information about Pap smears to
clinicians, lab professionals and women. The site provides information on
epidemiology, liability issues and links to cervical cancer Web sites. In
addition, the site includes a section on women's health issues such as a
guide to a woman's annual health exam and a cervical cancer health glossary.
NeoPath, Inc., based in Redmond, Washington, creates visual intelligence
technology to increase accuracy in medical testing and is dedicated to the
fight of cervical cancer.
"Electronic Incentives"
December 18, 1997 - Emaginet, Inc.,
of Bethesda, Maryland, recently launched
e-centives, a free Internet service that enables subscribers to receive
savings and special offers on products and services of interest to them.
During registration, visitors complete a profile so that the e-centives
Organizer may collect only those promotions and offers that match their
preferences. Consumers can collect e-centives by visiting participating
Web sites, by clicking on banner ads that support e-centives or by
requesting e-mail e-centives. E-centives are redeemable online or at
retail locations.
Web Site Tune Up
December 18, 1997 - Web Site
Garage is a one-stop shop where corporate, small business and
SOHO-based businesses can have their Web site "serviced." During the free
tune up, the Garage produces a summary and makes recommendations based on
how well a Web page rates in five categories, such as load time, spelling
and HTML design. For a fee, the mechanics at the garage may perform a
turbocharge, which addresses three critical areas in maintaining and
promoting a Web site. Visit the Web Site Garage for more information.
New Year Resolutions Web Site
December 17, 1997 - The
New Year Resolution Web site contains information on the history and
tradition of New Year resolutions and offers predictions for 1998. The site
contains a New Year's Eve Party News section that highlights festivities
taking place across the U.S. and around the world. In addition, visitors
may add their resolution for display on the 1998 Resolution Board and enter
to win a New Year Resolution Kit. The site also includes a gift area that
offers such items as ritual candles and quotable T-shirts. Visit the New
Year Resolution Web site for more information.
Site Features New Tax Law Information
December 17, 1997 - The Peoples Income
Tax, Inc.'s recently enhanced Web site includes an overview and summary
of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. It also includes links to other
tax-related Web sites such as the IRS home page and the GAO Report on the
IRS. In addition, the site includes information on becoming a tax preparer
via the Income Tax SchoolŪ, offers guidelines for choosing a tax preparer
and provides tools and tips for tax practitioners. Based in Richmond,
Virginia, the Peoples Income Tax, Inc. provides tax practice management
support to independent tax practitioners.
Banking Via Web-based Kiosks
December 17, 1997 - In a licensing agreement with North
Communications, M&I Data Services
is now selling banking kiosks to their customers nationwide. Bank customers
will have access to Web-based electronic banking through touchscreen kiosks
that resemble Automated Teller Machines. Via these kiosks, customers can
apply for home and auto loans; open checking and savings accounts; access
account information; and query consumer information such as determining the
value of an automobile and obtaining current stock quotes. North
Communications is a designer, manufacturer and operator of transactional
kiosk networks. M&I Data Services offers software and services to financial
institutions. Visit North Communications' Web site to learn more.
Fiesta Bowl Online
December 17, 1997 - Cox Interactive Media recently launched the
official Web site of the 27th annual
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The site includes team statistics, a Tostitos
Fiesta-Bowl quiz and visitor information on the Greater Phoenix area.
Visitors may chat with other fans, score prizes playing "Kick-It" and vote
for the team they think will win. In addition, the site includes a history
section that features game summaries and video clips of memorable plays
from the previous Fiesta Bowls.
Interactive Shopping at Gap Online
December 12, 1997 - Clothing retailer, GAP, Inc. recently launched
GAP Online. The site features a free
"organizer" that stores member personal shipping and billing information so
that it automatically appears during checkout. The organizer allows
customers to enter gift dates, and then Gap Online will send e-mail
reminders 14 days before each occasion. Visitors may also preview outfits
by mixing and matching various clothing options using the interactive
"Virtual Style" feature. Through December 31st, new registrants will be
entered to win a $500 gift certificate to GAP. Visit GAP Online for more
information.
Voice E-Mail Messaging
December 11, 1997 - ITServ
recently launched the beta version of
FirsGate, an Internet communications platform. The platform enables
customers to send and receive voice e-mail messages via a telephone,
without the use of a computer or Internet connection. Using a touch-tone
phone, a subscriber calls the FirstGate server, designates a recipient and
records a voice message. FirstGate compresses and converts the message into
a WAV audio file, attaches the file to an e-mail and sends it to the recipient.
Visit ITServ's Web site to participate in the beta program and for more
information.
GII Award for Netpreneurs
December 8, 1997 - A new award category of the
Global Information Infrastructure (GII) Awards will honor top
entrepreneurs of the emerging networks economy. The GII Netpreneur Award,
sponsored by MCI, was created by the GII Awards in collaboration with the
Morino Institute. The award will recognize the best
of Internet entrepreneurs, or "Netpreneurs," whose businesses are built
entirely around the Internet in order to create, market and distribute
their products and services. Visit the GII Awards Web site for more
information.
Workforce Initiatives for Senior Citizens
December 8, 1997 - Green Thumb,
based in Arlington, Virginia, recently partnered with Microsoft Corp. to
address the growing information technology (IT) work force shortage by
recruiting and training older individuals for IT careers. The effort is
part of the Microsoft Skills 2000
initiative aimed at bringing new people into the industry and keeping
existing IT professionals up to date on technology. Green Thumb will provide
low-income individuals, aged 55 and older, with IT training, job counseling,
job placement and support services. Microsoft will donate courseware to the
training centers. Green Thumb is a national nonprofit organization that
provides older workers with limited incomes with training opportunities and
community service jobs.
Broadcast on Science Lectures
December 5, 1997 - On December 8-9, the Howard Hughes Medical
Institute (HHMI) will broadcast its fifth annual Holiday Lectures on
Science live via satellite and via Webcast from the
HHMI Lectures on
Science Web site. The Holiday Lectures site
helps high school teachers and students prepare for the annual science
lecture series by providing curricular materials and virtual laboratory
experiments. The Holiday Lectures site also features a place where
lecture-related questions can be submitted to a panel of scientists and
be answered via e-mail. Visit the HHMI Holiday Lectures Web site to
register for the event.
Create CDs Online
December 5, 1997 - For the holiday season,
superSonic BOOM, invites shoppers to design gift CDs from a catalog from
over 700 traditional Christmas and Hanukah songs. Online shoppers can
preview the songs via Real Audio, define a playing order, enter a
personalized CD title and submit orders via superSonic BOOM's secure
transaction environment. Based in Arlington, Virginia, superSonic BOOM
offers custom CDs via the Web.
Campaign for Child Safety
December 2, 1997 - Digital City
Washington, a subsidiary of America Online, recently launched the "Keep
Your Kid Safe" campaign, a child-safety initiative designed to help with
the rapid distribution of information about missing children. The campaign
will help Greater Washington area parents to create a digital record of
information about their children on a computer disk. Parents of a missing
child would then be able to immediately transmit their child's information
to The National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children for dissemination. In addition, AOL and NCMEC have
created a "Kid Safe" site that provides parents with metro-area information
on child safety, from violence prevention to identifying local resources
such as police departments and poison control centers. The site is
available to AOL subscribers via keyword "DCCommunity."
Mailing List for Event Promoters
December 2, 1997 - The EventWeb
site offers marketing guidance to meeting, conference and trade show
promoters. Subscribers to the EventWeb mailing list receive the EventWeb
Newsletter weekly, which includes reviews and links to conference promotion
Web sites, and news and advice that enable promoters to develop marketing
programs. In addition, the EventWeb Radio features a weekly audio broadcast
for the meeting, conference and tradeshow industry. Visit EventWeb for more
information and for a free subscription to the newsletter.
Open Studio Provides Internet Access
December 2, 1997 - Open Studio:
The Arts Online provides public points of access to the Internet at arts
and community institutions and helps nonprofit arts organizations and
artists go online by offering training and technical assistance. Open
Studio access sites, hold free public workshops, help people locate
upcoming art events in their community and in other parts of the country
and offer public Internet training opportunities. Open Studio recently received
a $400,000 contribution from Microsoft and AT&T. Visit Open Studio's Web
site for more information.
Execs Optimistic About Region's Future
December 1, 1997 - According to a study commissioned by
Korn/Ferry International,
senior executives of regional technology firms are optimistic
about the region's future, are strongly committed to reinvesting
in the community; and believe that people will continue to be the
critical resource for the area's growth. The survey was done by
Wirthlin Worldwide, a
public opinion polling firm based in McLean, Virginia. In
addition, Korn/Ferry recently released its annual "Advanced
Technology Board of Directors Study" for 1997. Results indicated
that there is greater emphasis on diversity in boards, on tying
director compensation to performance, and on board evaluations.
For more information or to receive a copy of the studies, e-mail
Korn/Ferry at
KFDirect@usa.net.
Don Vandrey Launches Web Sites
December 1, 1997 - Maryland-based
Don Vandrey Associates
recently launched Web sites for Community Clinic, Inc., Looper
Servicenter, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Builders, Inc.
Community Clinic is a provider of
primary care services to the medically underserved in Montgomery
County, Maryland. Their Web site includes information on access to
services provided and excerpts from the organization's annual
report. Looper Servicenter
specializes in heating and cooling systems for standard and
antique automobiles and their Web site includes links to
automobile-related organizations.
Mid-Atlantic Builders, Inc.
is a builder of customized production
homes in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland.