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Firefox 1.0.1 Released

Mozilla has released an updated edition of the Firefox browser. InternetNews.com reports that the latest browser version contains patches to stop spoofing and phising. The upgrade also contains fixes for over 40 browser glitches. Firefox continues to grab some of Internet Explorer's huge lead in the browser market.

Posted on February 25, 2005
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Amazing Animal Videos From Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium website has an expanded online video library, which offers a selection of videos about animals, exhibits and conservation research programs at the aquarium. Once on the site, click on the photos to launch the videos. You can sort the list of videos by clicking on the words Date, Title or Category. These are some very cool videos. How else are going to get to see Abalone's feed and Sea Slugs reproduce?

Posted on February 23, 2005
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Coffee for Our Troops

Cornerstone Coffee Company, co-founder of the National Coffee for Our Troops program, has launched the Coffee for Our Troops website. Cornerstone says they have shipped nearly 5 tons of coffee since the program began. American's who would like to show their support can log on to the website and send a bag of Freedom Blend along with a personal message of encouragement and support.

Posted on February 16, 2005
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Amazon Invests in 43 Things

Amazon.com has invested in the start-up company behind 43 Things, a new social networking type of website that allows people to connect with one another based on their goals and dreams. You can find more news about 43 Things here and here.

Posted on February 12, 2005
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Google Launches Google Maps

Google has launced Google Maps, an innovative online map service that includes draggable maps and a slider that lets you zoom in and out. When you are getting direction Google Maps provides a floating bubble with a magnified view of the area mentioned in the directions. And it is also searchable. If you type in "pizza in pittsburgh" Google Maps will show you pizza restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA. Google Maps is currently in Beta mode.

Posted on February 10, 2005
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BloggersBlog.com Debuts

Writers Write, Inc. has announced the launch of Bloggers Blog at BloggersBlog.com, a new website covering blogging news and trends. The site also includes links to other blogging news services and blogging resources and tools. The new site is part of the blogging resource at writerswrite.com, which provides discussion, information and a directory of blogging resources.

Posted on February 8, 2005
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New Site for Consumer Reports WebWatch

Consumer Reports WebWatch has launched its new website. The Website is the first milestone in relaunching the organization as Consumer Reports WebWatch, previously Consumer WebWatch. The updated site offers individual sections for consumers, businesses and journalists, with online news and information pertinent to their needs. Other highlighted features of the site include breaking news, research reports and a consumer tips and resources library.

Posted on February 5, 2005
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Amazon Launches Street View Yellow Pages

A9.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. , has launched A9.com Yellow Pages, a new service that helps users find and discover local businesses in a new way. The technology A9.com invented shows a street view of businesses and their surroundings. Websurfers can see real footage of the business and streets. For example, you can see a photograph of the Domino's or Pizza Hut you are about to order from.

Posted on February 1, 2005
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