| OurStage, the Only Purely Democratic Online Competition, Makes Its ...
BOSTON, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/10/07 -- OurStage (www.ourstage.com) came out of private beta yesterday with the most evolved judging technology on the web -- an un-gameable entertainment alternative which empowers fans to decide who's the best in music, film and video. The OurStage patent-pending judging system harnesses the wisdom of the fans by allowing them a neutral, game-proof way to rank (not rate) online entertainment content. In return, fans get immediate access to great quality entertainment without having to hunt for it. Equally, music and film artists benefit from a growing authentic fan base, over $10,000 in monthly cash prizes, and coveted exposure with industry trailblazers. "We started OurStage with a clear vision -- to finally deliver on the promise of the Internet -- allowing creators of great entertainment to find their audience and launch their careers without a middleman hijacking their creativity and income," says Ben Campbell, founder and CEO of OurStage.
Wii Launched Full Version Of Opera Web Browser
Opera Software and Nintendo have finally launched the full version of the Opera web browser for the Internet Channel of the Wii game console. The download is free, but not for long. This web browser allows Wii owners to browse the internet through the console on their television, provided the console is connected to the internet, of course. Some new features of the full version of the Opera browser revolve around usability with zoom and scrolling functions that were not present in the trial version that was launched in December. The application allows you to choose from Google or Yahoo for a default search engine, but like any browser you can navigate to any web page and search engine. Navigation is handled through the Wii remote (please be careful), and two remotes can be used at the same time to point and navigate the web.
Published Mar/Apr 2007
As spring re-emerges, countless travelers contract a chronic case of wanderlust. They recuperate from cabin fever by seeking what lies beyond hearth and home. It’s also spring break time when families begin looking for a getaway of one week or less to forget about school and work.
This spring, one of the country’s most popular destinationsOrlandowill welcome visitors with events, great attractions and good deals.
The faithful standbys
The usual drawsWalt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorldremain popular and shouldn’t be missed. Other allures include Gatorland, WonderWorks (an interaction attraction), the aviation-themed Fantasy of Flight in nearby Polk City, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Orlando Odditorium and the Orlando Science Center.
'We need 500 more reporters'
Keith Harrison, deputy editor of the UK's second biggest regional newspaper, the Wolverhampton Express & Star, talks to Journalism.co.uk about the web, citizen journalism and the financial bottom line.Give me an overview of what the paper is doing online"We did always have an internet operation, but there was always this septicism about putting material online to the detriment of the paper. Because of the herald of broadband, we set up a microsite for the World Cup last year and tried to do things in a completely different way; we brought in video bulletins from PA, we set up our own sort of daily Soccer AM show and got in our various local celebrities like Steve Bull, Paul Ince, Glenn Hoddle for video interviews."That worked really well and it was basically a testbed for what we could do technology-wise away from the main site.
The Couch Slouch: Mount Cuban is bound to erupt sometime during ...
How good were the Dallas Mavericks -- with a league-best 67-15 record -- this season? Entering the NBA playoffs, their impetuous owner, Mark Cuban, had not drawn a single fine from the league for criticizing officiating all season long. This is a fellow who's piled up $1.45 million in NBA penalties since buying the Mavericks in 2000. Cuban zipping his lip for that long is as statistically unlikely as "American Idol" being canceled in favor of "American Bandstand." Ah, but if I were a betting man, I would wager that Cuban's silent act will end the moment the Mavericks hit a big bump in the postseason road. For he is like the frustrated fan sitting at home in his underwear whining about his team losing, except that Cuban's sitting in silk underwear and owns the team.
Community Events Calendar
Time for Change Foundation, 2130 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, has openings for new committee members. The foundation's mission is to help needy women who are trying to change their lives for the better. The group's services include transitional housing, food, clothing, counseling and other support for women and children. More information: (909) 886-2994. Central City Lutheran Mission, 1354 N. G St., San Bernardino, runs a daily homework-help center from 3 to 6 p.m. in English and Spanish for children ages 5-12. The mission's after-school program also provides daily activities for teens, with rap and poetry writing/performance Tuesdays and hip-hop theater and "buck" dancing Wednesdays through Fridays. Operation Phoenix Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting crime in San Bernardino, was launched by city officials to sustain prevention and intervention programs long after government support is discontinued.
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