Glossary:
Streaming
Video - Now that almost everyone has
high-speed connections to the Internet, video
has become an important part of the online
world. There are many different types of
streaming video files. Quicktime, Flash, RealVideo
and wmv's are the most popular. Players
for these various formats are either preloaded
with your computer's operating system or can
be easily downloaded as "plug-ins."
Flash - Flash films and animations are
at the cutting edge of web technology bringing
film-quality movement and sound to web pages
and web advertising.
Gif Animation - simple multi-cell animations
that make eye-catching banner ads. View some
interesting examples of Gif animation by Lane Sarasohn
and others by clicking here.
Blogs - A contraction of the term "web
log," blogs are a hugely popular way for web-users
to post opinions and pictures on the World Wide Web.
Some blogs are entirely the work of one individual,
while others allow large and small communities of
people to share ideas, opinions, pictures, etc.
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 First Western Properties
A leading realtor in Desert Hot Springs,
California, First Western Properties handles residential and
commercial properties, income producing properties, rentals,
lots and land. Website includes catalog of properties, links
to homebuyer services, local businesses and services, profiles
and contact information for members of the First Western Property
Team. |
 Temple of Dreams
Understanding dreams is a key
to self-understanding and the Temple of Dreams website offers
insight into how dreams work and how to interpret
their meaning. Starting with the simple premise that
"Dreams are pictures of feelings," the
authors show by example how dreams are created by
the mind to repair and prepare the psyche for the
challenges of waking life. |
 Art Consultants to the Trade
Art Consultants to the Trade provides
professional art services to corporations and private collectors.
Clients include major corporations like American Express, J.C.
Penny and New Yorker Magazine. In addition of finding and
commisioning works of art, Art Consultants oversees
placement and display. Their website offers
a description of services, client list and
contact information. |
 ComedyWorks
Jim Fisher, Jim Staahl and Tino Insana
began their careers with Chicago's famous Second City, then
moved to Hollywood where they wrote and produced tv
and movies. As ComedyWorks they offer their
comedy skills for industrial films and corporate
events. Their website has streaming videos,
background info, and endorsements from corporate
customers like McDonald's and Apple. |
 Carol Hatfield
TV writer Carol Hatfield
has written many popular tv comedy and variety shows
produced by Dick Clark ("The Sensational
Seventies," "Whatever Became of...,"
"The American Music Awards"). Her credits
also include sitcoms, magazine, late-night, and reality tv.
Carol Hatfield's website features a complete "Seinfeld"
script and a script for her award-winning short film, "Blind
Date." |
 Cabot's Museum
Slideshow
Cabot's Pueblo Museum in Desert
Hot Springs, California, is a 35-room rustic "mansion"
hand-build by Cabot Yerxa, one of the original inhabitants of this
small desert resort city near Palm Springs. A Riverside County
Historical Site and a window into the past, Cabot's Museum has
been profiled on Huell Howser's California's Gold tv series
on PBS. Photos by Dr. Allen Lawrence. |
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