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The HowToWeb®
Update
May 17th, 2000 Welcome to The HowToWeb® Update. The Update, a monthly newsletter which provides information about new websites, news items and tips for web professionals, free book giveaways, online shopping deals and new features on howtoweb.com. Subscription Information You can receive Update by email. Click here for subscription information. Site reviews, quick links, search tools and resources for webmasters can also be found on HowToWeb.com. Click here for HowToWeb®. Vol. 5, Issue No. 4 ISSN No. 1097-2056 New Websites Parentstages.com http://www.parentstages.com Kimberly-Clark Corporation has launched parentstages.com -- an online network for parents. Parentstages.com is aimed at couples who are expecting through parents of 12 year olds. It is organized into three channels: ``Expecting,'' ``New Parent'' and ` `Savvy Parent.'' Core subject categories include parenting, health, women and finance. Broadway.com http://www.broadway.com Broadway.com features coverage of live theater worldwide -- from Broadway to Off-Broadway to regional and local productions -- and will feature theater listings and showtimes for over 1,900 separate venues, online theater ticketing, news and reviews. The site also features interviews with stage actors and playwrights, box office results, show tunes, cast and crew credits, daily news stories and biographies. CampusVibe.com http://www.campusvibe.com CampusVibe.com is a new website providing a video-intensive look at college life from the students themselves. The content of CampusVibe.com includes sections on music, movies, sex, fashion, politics and comes from both a local and national perspective. The site, which is focused towards the high speed and broadband enabled college audience, makes extensive use of Flash technology and delivers full motion video and audio using Real Player. GR8Ride http://www.gr8ride.com Primedia Inc. has launched GR8Ride, an online resource for the hardcore automotive enthusiast which provides content, ecommerce and community features. The website features product information, how-to advice, consumer product reviews and web communities for auto enthusiasts. Primedia, Inc. will also include articles, features and news from its 31 automotive publications and industry events on the website. ifilm http://www.ifilm.com ifilm has launched its film portal and directory, with editorial information and links to more than 4000 Internet films. In addition to film links, the directory includes links to film news, schools, festivals, reviews, film trailers, studios, production houses, costume designers, actors and directors. The site's editorial pieces include features targeted to consumers and Internet filmmakers, such as how-to's on shooting and editing for the Net, as well as recommendations of the best sites and best online film festivals. Writers Write Business Communications http://www.writerswrite.com/buscomm/ The new section on writerswrite.com provides resource links, job listings, news headlines, business research aides, product information and online discussion for business communications professionals. Links to resources and articles about business writing, copywriting, editing, grant writing, marketing, public relations, proposal writing and speech writing can be found in the website's comprehensive links section. Links to business directories, business media and business resources are also provided. |