Contest for Independent Musicians
February 27, 1998 - Mannassas, Virginia-based BAND Networking
Services, Inc., creators of the BandPages
Internet Web sites, recently announced the "Get Your Band On The 'Net"
contest. The contest gives independent bands, musicians and songwriters the
opportunity to win a World Wide Web site in order to promote themselves and
their music. The winner will receive a BandPages Web site, including
custom-designed Web pages and one year of hosting. The deadline for
submissions is March 15; the contest ends March 31. Visit BandPages for
more information.
Electric Press Releases eFed
February 26, 1998 - Electric Press recently
released a new product, eFed, that allows easy handling of all aspects of
government procurement. The software aides government agencies in identifying
and ordering products from approved government contracts. All software is
pre-integrated, allowing government agencies and vendors to utilize the
software within 30 days. Both the SEWP II Program Office of NASA and the
Army's Small Computer Program Office have adopted eFed. Electric Press,
headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a provider of Internet-based enterprise
software solutions.
McGraw-Hill and iNEX Partner for Online Training
February 25, 1998 - The McGraw-Hill Professional
Book Group and Fairfax, Virginia-based iNEX Corporation
recently announced a partnership to co-publish and market Internet-based.
Training areas include business skills, managerial and leadership development
and quality training. The alliance will focus on custom training solutions
for corporate customers, specializing in large companies with multiple
locations. The Web site will offer full sound and video capability without
the use of special plug-ins and server software. INEX is an online training
and education company.
Creators.com Introduces New Features
February 24, 1998 - Smip Interactive and Creators Syndicate
have recently redesigned the
Creators.com Web site,
introducing new features and online products. Visitors to
Creators.com may access two week archives of all featured comic
strips, columns, daily horoscopes and crossword puzzles. Email
addresses and biographies of featured cartoonists and writers,
including Mike Luckovich and Ann Landers, have been added to the
site in addition to online applications for reprint permission.
Smip Interactive, based in Vienna,
Virginia, specializes in online content syndication, the production
of new, innovative content, and site development.
World Science and Technology Information Online
February 23, 1998 -
Worldtec, a new online
international science and technology alert service, was launched
by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Information
on the site, available by subscription only, is gathered from a
variety of international media including speeches, periodicals,
seminars and books. Subscribers can search the Worldtec database
for access to unclassified technology and scientific information
from all over the world. Visit the Worldtec Web site for more
information or to subscribe to the service.
The Baltic Charter Goes Online
February 20, 1998 - The U.S. Baltic
Charter Web site contains information on the Charter of
Partnership that was recently signed by the presidents of Estonia,
Latvia, Lithuania and the United States. The Charter is a
statement of principles that will guide the deepening of mutual
cooperation and advance common objectives, including Baltic
integration into the European and transatlantic communities. The
site includes background notes on the Baltic countries involved
and information on the development of the Charter. Visit the
Baltic Charter Web site for more information.
Schools and Libraries Corporation
February 19, 1998 - The
Schools and Libraries Corporation,
which was established to administer the Universal Service Program
for Schools & Libraries, recently went online. Last May, the
Federal Communications Commission issued a Universal Service Order
that seeks to ensure all eligible schools and libraries have
affordable access to telecommunications and information services.
The site enables schools to determine their eligibility and
complete an application form online. Visit the SLC Web site for
more information.
Web Resource for Consumers
February 19, 1998 - The U.S. Consumer Gateway
provides information on federal resources available online. The site
features the Consumer's Resource Handbook, a guide offering pre-purchase
information and ways to resolve marketplace problems, and ScamAlert!,
which provides information on fraudulent and deceptive practices in the
marketplace. In addition, visitors may locate information by categories
such as food, health, buying smart and product safety. Visit the Gateway
for more information.
Area Firms Re-tool Web Sites
February 16, 1998 - The following organizations, located in the
Greater Washington region, recently redesigned and updated their Web sites:
- Coryell Douglas Design, of
Alexandria, Virginia, re-launched their Web site. It now includes
before and after portfolio samples and an interactive survey where
visitors can judge the "Doodle of the Week."
- The 4R Group, located in Annapolis,
Maryland, is a consulting firm that integrates cognitive science
research with user-centered practice to provide business solutions.
- Virginia-based Nascent Technologies
redesigned the Web site for the Internet Society.
The Internet Society, based in Reston, Virginia, is an international
organization that focuses on Internet standards, policy issues and
education.
Networking With The Netpreneurs
February 13, 1998 - On Wednesday, March 11, the KnowledgeWay
Netpreneur Program, in conjunction with The Smithsonian Associates,
will present a business forum called, "Networking With The Netpreneurs."
This town-hall style forum will feature Susan DeFife, founder and CEO of
Women's Connection Online; Raul Fernandez, founder and CEO of Proxicom;
Nat Kannan, founder and CEO of University Publishing; and Rob McGovern,
CEO of NetStart, Inc. Each of these netpreneurs will share their success
stories and their views on using the World Wide Web as a place to conduct
business. Mario Morino, chairman of the Morino Institute, will provide the
evening's summary. Additional information and registration details can be
found on the Netpreneur Exchange.
Electric Utility Deregulation Site
February 12, 1998 - The
electricitychoice.com
Web site is designed to help consumers understand the deregulation
of the electric utility industry. The site includes a state-by-state
update on the status of the deregulation, information on how
to receive competitive rates by joining buying pools, and a
financial overview on investing in utilities in a deregulated
environment. In addition, visitors may engage in consumer surveys
and create a "power profile," a personalized page that includes
questions to ask potential electricity providers. Visit
electricitychoice.com for more information. The
electricitychoice.com Web site was launched by Arlington,
Virginia-based Choice.com, a publisher of consumer guides on the
Internet.
Regional Lupus Foundation Goes Online
February 11, 1998 - The Lupus Foundation
of Greater Washington (LFGW) recently launched their Web site. The site
includes medical tax tips and information on make-up and sun protection
products. It also has a Link Library and lists literature available for
sale. In addition, visitors may read lupus patients' personal stories,
obtain information on support groups and enter monthly competitions. Visit
the LFGW Web site for more information.
Photo Contest Results Online
February 10, 1998 - The
White House News
Photographers Association recently posted the
results of its annual photo contest on their Web site. Exposure 98,
this year's competition for WHNPA photographers and cameramen,
featured 28 categories for the stills and television divisions.
Visit the site to view the winning entries and for more
information on WHNPA.
Public Relations Conference in Washington, D.C.
February 9, 1998 - The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
will host the 1998 Technology Section Public Relations Conference on Friday, March 20 in Washington, D.C.
The conference will give public relations professionals the knowledge and tools needed to operate
in the changing communications environment. Sessions include publicity and media relations on the
Internet and crisis communications in the electronic age. Visit PRSA's
Tech Section Web page for more information and to register. Recipients of the Potomac KnowledgeWay Project's
"NewsBriefs" are eligible for the PRSA-member rate until February 20.
Resource for Travelers Available Online
February 6, 1998 - Travel
Document Systems (TDS) is a travel document service that provides
information to U.S. citizens traveling in the U.S. or abroad. Their Web
site features geographic, historical and economic information on countries
worldwide as well as travel advisories, health requirements and currency
conversions. In addition, each country's Web page include links to additional
online resources. Prospective travelers may also review traveling tips and
apply for a visa online. Visit the TDS Web site for more information.
Women's Connection Online Adds Information Centers
February 5, 1998 - Women's
Connection Online, an information and networking center for
professional women and women business owners, recently added
"Info Centers" to their site. This area focuses on delivering
information and features by categories such as arts, books, law,
sports and science. Each "Info Center" contains original content
as well as links to articles, books and internet resources. In
addition, a bulletin board feature, "On The Boards," is included
in every section allowing visitors to post their opinions on
various topics for discussion. Women's Connection Online is
based in McLean, Virginia.
Winter Olympics Web Site for Students
February 4, 1998 - In conjunction with IBM, CBS, and the U.S.
Olympic Committee, PBS is hosting the
"U.S. Olympic PBS
Cyber School Powered by IBM" Web site. Built around the Olympic
events of downhill skiing, snowboarding, and figure-skating, the
site offers problem-solving exercises for middle school students
working by themselves or with others, both at school and at home.
Teachers may use the site to execute lesson plans and students may
submit answers to the educational challenges posted online. The
answers will be assessed and winners will be announced daily.
NMP Sites Win Nonprofit Awards
February 3, 1998 - NMP-developed Web sites won four of
five awards at the second annual conference for nonprofits called
"Nonprofits Online 98: Working the Web, Transforming the Sector"
held on January 30. NMP is a full service provider
of Internet and Web-based products and services based in Falls Church,
VA. The following NMP-developed sites won awards for nonprofit Web
site excellence: World Wide Fund for Nature, NARAL, Common Cause,
Support UNICEF and the World Wide Fund for Nature (U.K.). The
conference was produced by the Philanthropy Journal
Online and by The Zeff Group,
an Internet consulting firm in Arlington, VA.
Internet Policy Forum
February 2, 1998 - The
WashingtonWeb Internet Policy Forum will be held in Washington, D.C.,
February 8-10. The Forum will bring Internet industry leaders and senior
policymakers together for a high-level conversation and strategic
discussion about the impact of politics on the Internet. Featured speakers
include Ira Magaziner, senior advisor to the president, Congressman Michael
Oxley, Commissioner Sheila Anthony of the Federal Trade Commission and
Senator John Breaux. Visit WashingtonWeb for more information and to
register online.