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Date:    Fri, 3 May 1996 13:10:29 -0500
From:    Gleason Sackman <[e-mail]>
Subject: NBN> NBNSOFT Content Awards-5/3/96

Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 10:03:25 -0400
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NBNSOFT Content Awards Ejournal
Proudly presents the Best that's Newest on the NET
(c) 1996 NBNSOFT Corporation and Liz W. Tompkins
All rights reserved.               MAY, 1996-Edition I

Visit all the winners at: http://www.tricky.com/liz/
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Please stop by and say hello to this issue's sponsor at:
http://www.pic.net/microsmarts/homebiz.htm
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                THIS ISSUE'S WINNERS
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Entertainment Tonight
http://www.paramount.com/et/
You rely on them already for daily news from the entertainment
capital. Now catch the same buzz online at ET's official site.
Covering the latest movie, tv, and music happenings, you'll find
program schedules, lots of celebrity photos and biographies,
right down to interviews with Richard Gere and Mel Gibson.

The Courier-Journal Newspaper
http://www.courier-journal.com
Kentucky's largest newspaper offers '96 Derby coverage
like no one else can. Complete with the latest thoroughbred
racing reports, race results/stats, track handicapping software,
scenes of the event, derby week events and a direct link to
Churchill Downs. Additionally you'll find Ric Manning's weekly
column covering computers, consumer electronics and cyberspace.

Blue Cares
http://www.bluecares.com
Feeling blue? Visit the just-released official site of Blue Cross
and Blue Shield. They're offering access to healthcare coverage
information, news and industry insight, a guide to the upcoming
Olympics and a unique tour of the human body through their
Body Atlas.

U.S. Congress Internet Caucus
http://www.house.gov/white/internet_caucus/netcauc.html
Wish to know what Net issues are currently being addressed by
Congress?  Want to tell them what you think of such issues?
Here's the place to read all about it and let your voice be heard
by the House at the same time.

Mission: Impossible--The Movie
http://www.missionimpossible.com
Opening across the country on May 22, 1996, this exciting film
stars Tom Cruise. Its site declassifies formerly classified
information concerning operations, agents, and behind-the-scenes
workings of the world's most secretive intelligence organization--
in the most explosive* of online fashions.
*A Shockwave plug-in & Netscape 2.0 will offer optimum viewing
 experiences.

Why Files
http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this exploratory
site examines all of the science, math and technology questions
lurking behind headline news. Recent features have explored the
Mad Cow panic, how political polls (sort of) predict the future
and whether or not the baboon's immune system can cure AIDS.

1996 Cannes Film Festival--Official Site
http://www.festival-cannes.fr
Taking place from May 9-20, 1996, this is the online site to be
during these dates. Take a refreshing break and virtually explore
the films, juries, prizes and news happening live from Cannes.
There's also games, contests and many other online surprises for
movie buffs of all types.

U.S. House of Representatives Internet Law Library
http://law.house.gov/1.htm
Who else could provide such a comprehensive legal library but
those whom actually form the laws? Need to search the U.S. Code
or Code of Federal Regulations? Not only can you do so here, but
you'll also find every U.S. Federal, State & International law too!

Oil & Gas Journal
http://www.pennwell.com/ogj.html
With fuel prices quickly on the rise, here's a timely resource
featuring the latest in international petroleum news. Published
weekly, you'll also find links to other industry publications
like the Russian Oil & Gas Guide, Ocean Oil Weekly Report,
The Oilman Weekly Newsletter, and Asia/Pacific Oil Weekly Report.

Movie Snapshot Debuts Online
http://www.moviesnapshot.com/
Just launched by International News Service--this guide takes
a detailed look at movies making their way to your local cinema.
Here you can read reviews of over 300 films polished with
photographs, biographies, celebrity interviews and games.
Updated every Friday, when they add 3-5 of their newest reviews.

Whoopie! The Index of Audio and Video on the Internet
http://www.whoopie.com
This is a masterful tool that'll search its comprehensive
directories of audio and video clips--before you can blink your
eyes. Let Whoopie! retrieve the latest news, sports, medical or
documentary clips for your browsing enjoyment. You can search both
directories at once, individually, or have a leisurely browse around
a number of categories.

Multi Media Trade News Online
http://www.mmtn.com
Multimedia professionals and fans alike will find this weekly
news source, quite simply, a great read. An exceptionally designed
source covering everything--from what's occurring on the interactive
TV front or who's released the latest multimedia software. The content
can also be heard through sound files, offered in streamed format.
If you don't have the Streamworks player, you can download it for
free here.

Congressional Quarterly's On the Job
http://voter96.cqalert.com/cq_job.htm
Want to know what your member of Congress has been working
on in Washington?  You can find out here thanks to this searchable
eye on the Hill. Whether you're looking for their speeches, bills
sponsored, general background information, or how they recently voted
on the issues, this and more can be quickly found here.

University of Missouri's BETA-WWW Search Interface
http://sequoia.lso.missouri.edu:4300/
Here you can research to your heart's content via four key databases
containing thousands of publications. Search "Current Contents"
for the tables of contents from leading journals in the sciences
and humanities. The "Expanded Academic Index" provides indexing of
more than 1,450 scholarly and general interest publications. Additionally
you'll find databases covering over 750 key law journals & newspapers
plus a comprehensive index housing over 800 business, management and
trade journals.

The Technical Support Center
http://www.hk.super.net/~nicolaid/tech3.htm
Here, you'll be greeted by a simple Email form. Type in any
IBM-compatible technical computer question you may have jogging
around your hard-drive. Within 120 hours, you'll be Email'ed back a
usable answer --absolutely FREE! While you're there, please give
thanks to the creator of this no-brainer--Eric Nicolaides.

Tech Locator
http://www.techlocator.com
Ziff-Davis offers this comprehensive online directory of
computing product and company information listing over 1,100+
companies. You can either search through or browse around corporate
information that includes people to contact within the company,
stock quotes, and complete product listings.

the i magazine
http://www.thei.aust.com
With over 72 pages of information, here you can read entertaining
interviews, reviews and news direct from Australia. Featuring
interviews with Tori Amos, Joan Osborne and "new noise" from
Iggy Pop and Sting--this Ezine is packed with a fully-diversified
collection of the world's creative finest.

News From Israel
http://www.epbc.edu/web/pages/news/news.htm
If you have a Java-capable browser and an interest in reading
the latest tumultuous stories live from Israel, this source is
well worth a daily read. There's a lot to cover in this area of
the Middle East, and this site does a great job at covering all
of it. Recent features include the upcoming May 29th elections,
Yitzhak Rabin, terrorist attacks and negotiations with the
Palestinian authority.

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           RANDOM PICKS O' THE ISSUE
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         Enjoy reading these classic E-Books!

http://the-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/
http://eldarco.com/istory/mira/
http://www.inform.umd.edu:8080/EdRes/Topic/WomensStudies/ReadingRoom/Fiction
/ http://www.greyware.com/authors/karawynn/justso/leopard.htp
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Web/People/rgs/tarz-table.html
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/
http://www.datatext.co.uk/library/stevensn/island/chapters.htm
http://www.internet.no/espenjo/home/wp_e.htm
http://www.datatext.co.uk/library/dickens/greatexp/chapters.htm
http://www.datatext.co.uk/library/stevensn/drjekyll/chapters.htm
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              Need some gardening help?

http://www.chestnut-sw.com/weekend.htm
http://www.1stresource.com/t/treedoc/
http://www.gardengatepress.com/
http://www.nhn.ou.edu/~howard/garden.html
http://www.teleport.com/~earth/
http://mailer.fsu.edu/~dansley
gopher://bigcat.missouri.edu/11/reference/guides-h
http://www.gardenweb.com
http://www.olympus.net/gardens/welcome.html
http://hweb.bison.com/
http://www.yardcare.com/
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Financial Times Television
http://www.ftvision.com
Those interested in European financial news and activities
will find this a key site to visit at least once daily. It's
updated twice each business day, offering the latest business,
economic and financial news. You'll also find reports on European
takeover activity, economic indicators and company results.

PC Review
http://www.wwnews.com/pcrwelcome.html
A hub that offers daily computer news and hot-off-the-press
releases from popular and sometimes obscure PC software creators.
Included are bi-monthly software reviews where you can read the
latest on Macromedia's Director, Fractal Design's Painter 4.0 and
Poser. Their "Computer Related Shopping" column is also a good read
if you'll soon be shelling out big bucks for new computing products.

The Intranet Journal
http://www.brill.com/intranet/
Need a focused guide exploring all there is to discover about
Intranets?  This is it! An Ezine providing a moderated forum
where you can discuss solutions with fellow intranetters, a FAQ
which explores the differences between Intranet vs. Internet, news
and many related links.

Lewis Carroll's Works Illustrated
http://www.cstone.net/library/alice/index.html
William Maury Morris II presents a richly entertaining site housing
Lewis Carroll's greats: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through
The Looking Glass, and Hunting Of The Snark. When you enter the
homepage, click on an illustration and you'll bounce over to the
books complete with text and vivid illustrations.

KOVR TV 13
http://www.kovr.com/
Would you like to read live news scripts direct from Northern
California? This TV station updates their content five times a
day while including the latest weather, sports and lottery news.
There's also recreational links if you're planning a trip to the
area and a great area on how they're fighting local crime complete
with personal safety tips.

The Money Network
http://www.finforum.com
Providing the freshest of financial information from Canada.
You'll have instant access to searchable Canadian business news,
top mutual fund performers, stock quotes, transcripts of seminars
by top financial experts, tradeshow guides, and downloadable financial
software programs.

HealthWorld Online
http://www.healthy.net
This healthy resource integrates natural and conventional medicine
beautifully. Whether you're seeking consumer information on
diseases or need professional reference materials, a stop here
should be the cure for you. Some key items we found included an audio
clinic, the healthy kitchen and a directory of online self-help.

The Java Centre
http://www.java.co.uk
This fine site direct from England is packed with Java applets,
news and event information. Seeking the "best" applets? You can
browse through hundreds here, ranked by the Centre's unique clapometer
voting system. Java creators currently brainstorming--this Centre would
love to look at and possibly include your unique creations. Though
if your Java has spilleth all over--let Dr. Java show you the cure!

NewsWire
http://www.edweb.com/newswire/108.htm
Working in the movie, TV, video production or cable industries?
Whether you're based in the U.S. or abroad--the news you need is
here. Professional guides and directories are scattered throughout
including entertainment yellow pages, film commissions and
downloadable software.

The RX List
http://www.rxlist.com/
Thanks to this search engine, created by pharmacist Neil Sandow,
you now have access to a database of over 4,000 drugs. A quick
search will return results of indications, side effects and links
tracking particular pharmaceuticals.

Loose Cannon Records
http://www.loosecannon.com
This is a fresh site from the Polygram family featuring
eclectic music and comedy from around the world. The top names
we found here included Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx. They also
house artists like Buju Banton, Skindeep and Bass is Base. Browse
audio and video clips, photographs, biographies and tour dates
of all the artists who call Loose Cannon home.

Central Park Web Site
http://www.centralpark.org/
Here's a practical guide to the world's most famous park.  Locals
can find out when and where park events are happening. Not-so-locals
can take a virtual tour and browse 100+ original photographs fully
capturing the park's scenario. You'll leave wondering why your shoes
are grass-stained, it's that true-to-life.

StepStones
http://www.stepstones.com
Is a family-oriented site designed to be a home away from home.
Touring the house is fun and always holds intriguing surprises.
For example, enter the kitchen, click on the virtual recipe box
and discover new ideas you can use tonight. Click on top of the
cabinets and you'll find Beth's dining out resources. Turn the
knob and enter the side hall where, if you open the closet door,
it'll take you to an array of online apparel hubs.

Shop! Information Services
http://www.sis.org/
The web's only ad-free, hype-free consumer news service created
specifically for women! Read articles and current news such as
recent actions surrounding Chrysler's recall of 350,000 cars or a
consumer testing of leggings.

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The next issue will happily be delivered to your Emailbox
on May 13th.

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Submit your winning sites to: [e-mail]
We're committed to visiting each & all!

Catch all the winners at: http://www.tricky.com/liz/

Interested in Sponsoring the NBNSOFT Content Awards
with your HotImage? For complete Info, Email: [e-mail]
SUBJECT:  NBNAD

Copyright 1996 NBNSOFT Corporation & Liz W. Tompkins.
All rights reserved

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Date:    Fri, 3 May 1996 17:38:58 -0500
From:    Gleason Sackman <[e-mail]>
Subject: NJO> NJO, What's New, May 3-10. 1996

Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 15:18:38 -0400
To: [e-mail]
From: [e-mail] (Susan Mernit)
Subject: NJO, What's New, May 3-10. 1996

New Jersey Online What's New
May 3-May 10, 1996
Volume 1, No. 14
http://www.nj.com

Worms and Squirms

Okay, the worms are up...and wiggling their way across the Internet from
our Yuckiest Site.  Hosted by Wendell the Worm, ace reporter, Worm World
takes a close-up look at the biology, behavior and special ecological
powers of worms. And it's funny, too.

To visit Worm World, connect to http://www.nj.com/yucky/worm. If you're the
first person to post on the Worm World Message Board who says that they saw
Worm World in this week's What's New column, we'll award you a Worm T-shirt
(100 percent cotton).

If worms aren't your thing(how could they not be?), consider these NJO areas:

Music: Scotts on Sound
Our music reviewers finally agree: they like "Trampoline," the latest album
by singer-songwriter Joe Henry.  Of course, when it comes to Alligator
Records' 25th Anniversary and new releases from Bill Morrissey and Don
Walser they're still fighting it out.
http://www.nj.com/arts/music/sos

Style: Jersey Girl
Jersey Girl went to a Phat fashion show, saw Sharon Stone in Last Dance, and
is making plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Jersey-style. Get the scoop at
http://www.nj.com/hot/jerseygirl

Opinion: Strong Words
More and more public schools are telling kids they can't wear expensive
items to school. In Strong Words, one of our interactive editorial areas,
kids share what they think about the uniform solution. Read their words and
join in.
http://www.nj.com/strongwords

Personal Finance: Money Watch
New Jersey Online now offers regularly updated quotes on bonds,
commodities, funds and stocks, as well as market news and reports.
http://www.nj.com/business

Hidden Treasures: Garage Sales
Visit the place where great deals are made.
http://www.nj.com/forums/get.cgi/groups/garagesales.html

Local: Town Talk and County Forums
Visit Town Talk to discuss Jersey issues, including Bob Grant's dismissal
and new job, Jersey traffic, and how to deal with a noisy neighbor.
http://www.nj.com/forums/get.cgi/groups/town.html

Or tune into our local forums to talk to your neighbors in Burlington,
Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset,Sussex, Union or
Warren counties.
http://www.nj.com/local

And the Winner Is.....
Congratulations to Jen Small of New York City who wins this month's
Maxwell's Great Band Name Contest. Jen suggested the name, "Gowns By Edith
Head." She wins two tickets to an upcoming Maxwell's show.  Suggest your
faux band names in this month's contest or just stay hip by checking out
the site for Maxwell's, Hoboken's Hallowed Rock Hall.
http://www.nj.com/maxwells


        We'll be posting news and scores on all the games this weekend; check
        back for the latest and shout out to your faves in Fanzone.
        Go, Yanks!  We all know you're Jersey guys at heart.

               Susan Mernit
               Editor
               [e-mail]

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