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1. Greetings
Welcome to the March 2001 edition of i-news. We have had great feedback
on the newsletter so far- please keep your comments coming, good
or bad. If there is a specific topic you would like us to de-mystify
in a future issue, email
us.
2. Positive Foods
Healthy living requires a healthy diet which is why The Positive
Food Co. have launched a new range of foods. Integral in the company's
marketing strategy is a healthy living web portal created by Imagine.
The sites friendly guide, Dr Food, presents visitors with the facts
on important issues so they can make informed lifestyle decisions.
Every month you can test your knowledge on a specific topic in Dr
Foods Quiz but be careful, get a low score and she will tell you
to go and read her article.
See www.positivefoods.com
 3.
X-Files
March the 24th sees Apple Computer™ finally release their next
generation operating system, Mac OSX (pronounced Mac OS 10). Mac
OSX uses 'Quartz', a new graphics technology that allows a level
of interaction and user feedback never before seen within an operating
system. With such killer features as integrated voice recognition,
Bilinear Graphics Scaling, 100% Java 2 compliance, Symmetric Multiprocessing,
and industrial strength UNIX underpinnings, Apple promises to leap
frog the competition. At Imagine HQ, the rivalry between PC and
Mac supporters is stronger than ever. Visit www.apple.com/macosx
and prepare yourself for a shock.
4. Key Stats
T-commerce (television e-commerce) is the new buzzword in the electronic
marketplace. It is the product of Interactive Television (or Digital
TV) for which the UK is a pioneer. Rupert Murdochs 'Sky' has achieved
5 million subscribers and OnDigital has just over 1 million. Worldwide
there are over 63 million digital TV connections, climbing to an
estimated 350 million in 2006. The majority, over 225 million, will
be using interactive services. While technological functionality
remains low (compared to the Internet), it is worth retailers and
entrepreneurs keeping an eye out for opportunities.
5. Innovations
Emblaze, an Israeli technology company, is developing a range of
Internet and multimedia products designed for distribution over
low bandwidth modems without the need for plugins. Its video streaming
software allows high quality video to be displayed over PCs, PDAs,
TVs and the new era of video mobile phones. The company has alliances
with news providers such as ITN and mobile manufacturers including
Ericsson. Get ready for a more entertaining Internet experience
wherever you are! See www.emblaze.com
6. Useful Sites - finding people
192 is the best online resource we have found for tracking down email addresses
of people in the UK. For the private detective, more detailed searches are available
but be prepared to pay. See www.192.com
Yahoo People search
is a great resource if your are looking for someone's email address
(US bias)
Or try the popular Bigfoot
UK People search.
Search the Companies House database
to find company names, addresses, chargeable documents, reports and disqualified
directors.
Mac users can search for an email address using Sherlock.
Just open up Sherlock and click the 'People' button at the top of the window,
then type the persons full name and press enter.
7. Website of the Month
In case you wondered how your licence fee is spent when Saturday
night BBC television consists of Jim Davidson specials and Hi De
Hi repeats, look no further than Radio1 DJ's Mark and Lards mini
site. The site is a great example of interactive design coupled
with interesting content. You can listen to the station through
the site, view a webcam of the studio or download a selection of
audio snippets and other treats.
Visit www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/markandlard/home.html
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