Children's Hospital Boston Launches Updated Online Newsroom
[June 2006] Children’s Hospital Boston has redesigned its online newsroom, adding new content and valuable resources to better serve journalists seeking top-level pediatric news. Recent news released on the site include an embargoed announcement of the launch of the hospital’s human embryonic stem cell research program, the implantation of the first-ever tissue engineered organs into patients, and a one-on-one interview with Children’s Hospital Boston sleep specialist Dr. Richard Ferber. [more]

Globe411.com Launches First 411 Cell Phone Directory with Privacy Protections
[June 2006] Globe411.com makes it easy for you stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues while protecting your privacy against people you do not want to see your contact information, such as telemarketers. Once you create an account with Globe411.com, your contact information is hidden and protected by an internal messaging system. A person can only view your contact information after they send you a private message and you approve them to view your contact information. This allows you to give your contact information to friends, family and business colleagues while keeping your contact information hidden and private from people you do not want to see it. [more]

New Online Fashion Magazine Vis.A.Vis Attracts Global Members
[June 2006] Vis.A.Vis (www.visavismag.com) is a new online fashion magazine attracting members from Beijing to New York City. Visitors may register for free unlimited access to gorgeous fashion photography, insightful articles and unique features for members. Advertisers are discovering its unique and innovative format that eschews typical "banners" and "buttons" for large, vibrant images. According to Ralph Clermont, the site's cofounder and creative director, the online magazine is dedicated to the most exciting trend in the world today: multiculturalism. "The great cities of the world, from New York to Barcelona, Miami to Milan and Paris to Rio de Janeiro, embrace international trends in fashion and beauty, music and food, arts and entertainment," he says. Vis.A.Vis travels to a different city for each issue and explores where fashion and beauty trends originate. The online magazine captures the flavor of a locale and uses models from that setting to give the fashion spreads an authentic feel and a distinctive look. [more]

Credit Awareness Advocate Ken Driscoll Launches CreditReportCoach.com
[June 2006] Owner and operator of Credit Report Coach Ken Driscoll has this to say about the launch. “Credit Report Coach is a dream I have had for the last few years. It is/will be everything I wish knew when I was younger about credit, credit scores, credit reports, and healthy financial living. Credit is so important in our lives, yet it seems to be such a mystery to almost everyone. I hope through my research I can help shed light on the credit mystery.” [more]

Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, Series 2 On MYSTERY! Online
[June 2006] Miss Marple is back! Geraldine McEwan reprises her role as Agatha Christie's beloved spinster sleuth in four new adaptations of the MYSTERY! series. Visit the new MYSTERY! Agatha Christie's MISS MARPLE, Series 2 companion Web site to learn more. [more]

First Website Testimonial Verification Service Boosts Trust and Sales Online
[May 2006] TrustedTestimonials.com recently launched the first testimonial verification service for Websites, providing Website owners with instant and clear proof that they represent a real business with real customers who provide real testimonials. "We verify the testimonials displayed on Websites and provide a Web seal, which visitors can click for a listing of verified testimonials and proof of verification," explained Harsh Khandelwal, president of Trusted Testimonials Inc. "If a website already has testimonials, we will verify and display them. If not, we will collect, verify and display them." [more]

MyRatePlan.com Introduces CellCalc 2006
[May 2006] MyRatePlan.com, an unbiased shopping comparison site for the evaluation of cell phones and plans, this week announced the launch of a new version of its CellCalc software, created to save consumers hours of time – and potentially hundreds of dollars – as they research the best cell phone plan for their needs. This free consumer tool is located at www.myrateplan.com/wireless_plans. CellCalc is unlike any other cell phone plan comparison tool available, combining a features filter with a powerful bill calculator, both working together to dynamically update the available rate plans, which are presented in a clear and concise matrix format. [more]

Send Free Faxes Anywhere in the U.S. and Canada with FaxZero.com
[May 2006] A new web site, FaxZero.com, lets anyone send faxes to anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada for free. By filling out a simple online form, users can fax any Microsoft Word file, PDF document, Excel workbook, or text file that's on their computer. [more]

FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman unleashed on the Web on PBS KIDS GO!
[May 2006] Part game show, part reality TV, and part spoof, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman features real kids, real challenges, real science, and an unreal animated host--a dog named Ruff Ruffman. The series mixes unscripted live-action with animation, and breaks the mold with its educational and comical take on one of America's most popular television genres. Online, FETCH!’s Web site extends the impact of FETCH!, offering viewers the opportunity to play along with the show, even after the TV is turned off. [more]

Do-It-Yourself Home Security Site SafeMart.com Relaunches
[May 2006] In a market that has recently been dominated by a companies requiring high-dollar, long term contracts, there is new model in the home security industry, shifting towards a more cost-effective, do-it-yourself, and private option. With systems that are easy to install and use, manufacturers are now designing with the end user in mind. Within this market, Safe-Mart has emerged as one of the premier providers of security systems for homeowners and businesses. In business since 1998, Safe-Mart offers a wide variety of home security systems and accessories, all available at their newly redesigned, easy-to-use website, www.safemart.com. [more]

ETB Global Web Site Offers 8000 Internet Selling Tips
[May 2006] A team of successful online business professionals created ETB Global University to provide a means for any motivated individual to create an income-producing online business. This valuable online resource located at http://www.etbglobalu.com is designed to teach everyday people how to generate income with affiliate programs, e-books, blogging, and many other methods of online selling. [more]

World Vision Launches Web Site To Address Food Crisis In East Africa
[May 2006] World Vision's new Web site provides a new way for the American public to learn more about this neglected crisis. Media coverage has been scarce, even while the situation in Africa continues to worsen. Visitors to www.worldvision.org/AfricaFoodCrisis can view videos, read stories of heartbreak and hope, and explore an interactive map of the affected region. The site also offers up-to-date information on each crisis country. World Vision provides simple ways for any visitor to the site to make an impact—including quick links to donate in any amount, advocate for food aid, and pray for children and families who are suffering. [more]

Honda Gold Wing Enthusiast Site Launched
[May 2006] Cruiser Customizing, Inc., a leading online reseller of motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel with 100,000 members, announced today the launch of GoldWingCountry.com, a Web site dedicated to the Honda® Gold Wing parts, accessories and apparel marketplace. Goldwingcountry.com was designed to recognize the lifestyle differences among riders, address buyer concerns about online shopping security, and offer in-depth product reviews. [more]

Texas Ranch House Online at PBS.org
[May 2006] Ropin', ridin' and ranchin' – Travel back to 1867 at Texas Ranch House Online, the companion web site to the latest PBS hands-on history series from Thirteen/WNET New York. Go behind the scenes of the series and test your own mettle for life on the ranch at PBS.org/ranchhouse [more]

Hairstyle Watchdog Group Joins Blogosphere
[April 2006] HairstylesWatch.com is a new blog based site which allows multiple authors to chime in at any time. Toni Johnson, a professional hairstylist, showcases the best hairstyles around, and reveals how you can look like the stars who wear them. [more]

Writer Launches Da Vinci Code Website With Original Commentary on Book, Movie
[April 2006] Writer/poet Martin Goldberg today announced the launch of Leonardoscode57.com, a Website inspired by the internationally bestselling book and upcoming major motion picture "The Da Vinci Code." The Website launch also commemorates the 554th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's birthday, which passes each year on April 15. [more]

MillionDollarInternetCelebrity.com Hopes To Create Next International Celebrity
[April 2006] First it was Big Brother, Survivor, the Apprentice and then American Idol. Now a new a reality website called milliondollarinternetcelebrity.com is offering every internet user the chance to become the next big international Celebrity. Offering the winner free worldwide publicity, and a prize of up to $250,000 in cash, the website gives millions of Americans chasing the dream of being the next 'big thing'.[more]

Revolutionary Browser Plug-In Turns Errors Into Income for Worthy Charities
[April 2006] Error Buddy's cutting-edge technology turns the empty error page into a display filled with high quality content, including fun facts, quotes, trivia and jokes. But most importantly, Error Buddy is a revolutionary way of raising funds and awareness for worthy and established charities. "With this device, you can have fun while helping people and it doesn't cost a dime," said ErrorBuddy creator Mike Fiol. "That's 'errortainment.' We think that's a worthwhile, valuable proposition." [more]

Track the Internet Marketing World with Just One Site
[April 2006] InterwebMarketing.net pulls together about 70 RSS feeds and categorizes the information in the following categories: Search Engines, Current Topics, The Evolving Web, PPC Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Ecommerce, Marketing, Content, Tools and Patents, Spam and Penalties, Local Search, Social Tagging, Community and Google News. [more]

Social Travel Guide Launched at VCarious.com
[April 2006] VCarious was created to transcend geographical boundaries so anyone can explore other places and cultures in the same way as with first-hand travel. The site is free and features travel journal and photo sharing services, advanced social networking, and community-authored travel guides. [more]

NEOBinaries.com Launches Web2.0 Community Review Site
[April 2006] NEO Binaries is the definitive online resource for web based applications designed to help visitors decide on the perfect web2.0 site for their requirements. It's a web2.0 community powered by users, application creators, industry experts and an experienced team. The site features a News Blog that reports hot web 2.0 news, an application directory where users can review and rate applications and a forum. [more]

Web Exclusive TV Series About New York Hot Spots Launched at Vidocity.com
[April 2006] Airing each Monday through Friday at www.vidocity.com", the program gives viewers access to the Big Apple's wide world of entertainment and pop culture, with exclusive, beautifully-produced, television broadcast-quality segments covering nightclubs, restaurants, the theater, boutiques and music venues. If it is happening in the New York City area, VIDOCITY will tell – and show - viewers about it. Available 24 hours a day on the Web, VIDOCITY is a one-stop resource for all the city has to offer - as seen through the eyes of a team of young and spirited reporters who track down the ultimate in entertainment and pop culture. [more]

Ex-Gang Chief Uses Web To Become Authentic Life Coach
[April 2006] So how did an ex-gangster Burrel Lee Wilks become an inspiration to others, and why did he turn to the web to take his message as far afield as England, Tokyo and Africa? "I knew my life story of transformation and personal success was motivational--I've worked with inner-city kids for years--and I felt it was time to take it to the world. The web was the only way a guy like me, raised in the ghetto, could do that. I've had letters of appreciation from as far afield as England andTokyo, and believe me, this is just the start." [more]

MalibuInstitute.com Launches Online Courses as Alternative To College
[March 2006] The innovative site at www.malibuinstitute.com offers online Master Certificate curriculum. "Our new ecommerce Website not only provides details to prospective students about our programs, but they learn what taking our programs will do to help their situation," says Marina Hall, director of education. "Our mission is to deliver the most relevant educational opportunities available. We extend those opportunities via the Internet to students everywhere." The Website offers self-paced programs in Sales Management, Programming, Global Supply Chain Management and Business Management. [more]

Wedding Planning Site, Software Make Planning Weddings Simple
[March 2006] Planning a wedding can be an stressful and expensive experience. Wedding planning expert Maggie Terrance has taken her many years of experience and created The Wedding Planners Bible, a remarkable web site, book and free software program that helps individuals and wedding planners alike. [more]

Victorian Christian Books and Royalty Free Images Available at catholicdigitalimages.com
[March 2006] Chant Art, founded by Santa Barbara City College marketing professor Julie Ann Brown, is not your everyday e-commerce venture. Inspired by a desire to preserve and share antique European religious images from prayer books and holy cards, Brown has devoted much of her limited free time, and all of her inheritance, to collecting, scanning and posting over 100,000 of "God's calling cards" as well as Victorian books on CD for purchase through the web. [more]

Discovery Channel Launches Cosmeo.com: Online Homework Help Resource Site
[March 2006] Cosmeo is an interactive online homework help tool designed to help kids with schoolwork, research projects, and mastering challenging concepts more readily. The site features 30,000+ educational videos, interactive games and learning tools. [more]

SpaMoxie.com Launches Magazine and Retail Site for Fashion Forward Pampering
[March 2006] Spa Moxie is a new retail shop and e-magazine -- a veritable treasure trove of products, informative articles, tips, trends, recipes, and techniques to help pamper high-styled gals of all ages. Said SpaMoxie.com founder Traci Hayner Vanover, "Our lives move at such a fervent pace that it is often hard to find the time to relax and recharge. We created Spa Moxie to provide ideas and products that encourage you to take the time to pamper yourself, and have some fun while you’re doing it." [more]

Create Your Own Branded Toolbar With New VMN Toolbar Wizard
[March 2006] Visicom Media Inc. today announced the release of VMN Toolbar Wizard, an online application that allows Web publishers to create their own branded toolbars. In about 10 minutes, publishers can deploy their toolbars on their Web sites. [more]

Soccer World Cup Blog Launched at WorldCupBlog.org
[March 2006] The World Cup Blog web site, www.worldcupblog.org, is a one of a kind site offering unique insight and coverage of all 32 teams competing in this summer's soccer World Cup in Germany. [more]

Children's Hospital Boston Launches Virtual Stem Cell Laboratory
[March 2006] From the initial colony of embryonic stem cells, virtual scientists can create 16 cell types ranging from red blood cells to motor neurons. The cells are even programmed to behave like their real counterparts. As the lab produces new cell types, the user learns what scientists know about the cells, including any known or potential therapeutic applications. Run your own experiments at http://www.childrenshospital.org/research. [more]

JoinTogether.org Online Alcohol and Drug Information Site Relaunches
[March 2006] The redesigned Join Together website launched with the Get Serious campaign, a petition drive calling on political leaders to learn about and support proven strategies to prevent underage drinking. "Join Together's new website maintains all the important, objective news and information services that people throughout the country rely on every day," said David Rosenbloom, director of Join Together. "But good information is not enough. We know there are policies, prevention programs and treatments that will save lives. The new Join Together website provides leaders in every state with tools to make them happen." [more]