Redmond`s software giant Microsoft announced last week that testing of a new computer server application that allows corporate customers to make internet-based phone calls has commenced

After taking the text-based advertising world by storm, Google is targeting a new market ? the radio one

Every summer Lorne Michaels, the timeless producer of `Saturday Night Live`, finds himself in a sticky situation usually involving an annual axing of actors we have become so used to on the SNL segments.

JC Whitney & Co., a large direct marketer of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, announced the appointment this week of Lawrence J. Marmon to President. JC Whitney is based out of Chicago, Illinois, so Marmon will be in an environment he is somewhat familiar with in the greater Chicagoland area.

Next time you enter Amazon for some books and DVDs browsing, don`t be surprised if right next to you favorite DVD you`ll find a carton of milk or some cookies. The Internet`s largest retailer has started selling groceries on its site.

Without any bells or whistles, AOL has changed the status for its "certified mail" plan to `go`this week, and started delivering pay-to-send email services. Goodmail CertifiedEmail service allows mass-emailers to bypass the AOL spam filters by paying a fee.

?The arts category is as diverse as the arts themselves,? said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. ?Arts sites are generally well designed and have wonderful content. However, they under perform in interactivity and use of technology. Arts organizations can benefit from the independent evaluation of their online efforts that the award judges provide.?

On Valentine?s Day, Hollywood?s greatest romantic team, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, were celebrated by all. Their thirty-year, off-screen love affair was a great example for Valentine`s Day lovers to see.

If you are a fan of reality television then you have probably heard of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Unlike many other makeover shows, this one helps those less fortunate who have helped others while forsaking themselves. Not only does this show revamp a house and the individuals in it, it pulls at your heart strings by bringing everyone closer together.

`anything arts`, the new e-publication, brings you a behind-the-scenes view and listing on everything art-related in the Sarasota-Manatee county area, which is part of Florida.

Dr. Al Balkin, creator and composer of `Tune up to Literacy` by ASCAP, is a unique 4-volume collection compiled of over 90 songs designed to enliven K-6 language arts studies. Now learning language arts can be done by singing!

The leading video game publish, Electronic Arts Inc., has recently announced a partnership with Nettwerk Music Group. The two media giants plan to introduce a digital music distribution label named EA Recordings.

ADHD Films is producing a new movie called `For the Love of God: Parts 1-5`. Jack Burns, Charlie Brill, Mitzi MCall, John Murray, Frank South and Pomai Brown are all confirmed cast members for the debut film.

Singaporeans Win Doubles Competition in Vietnams First Ever International, which itself was a smashing success.

Hospitality Technology Magazine has just published its annual Scoreboard for the 2005 POS results. Who takes first place as #1 POS restaurant touch screen system? Dinerware, Inc.

World champion chess program released recently offers chess enthusiasts a range of features that would make chess greats from history salivate with anticipation.

Online business sites are preparing big-time for the upcoming holiday season, where the strong survive and the weak don`t offer what consumers are looking for and can go out of business or at least lose out on big sales if they aren`t careful.