Caught by the Web.Cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. Offers Faster Access to Greener Worlds The Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the has quickly become an indispensible tool for the environmental movement, offering a cheap and effective way to exchange information and coordinate events among a wide audience. Now, some environmentalists are also seeing the Internet as a way to make money. Portal sites Noun 1. portal site - a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc. are a starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for exploring the World Wide Web. Basically search engines, they often come equipped with news, stock prices, chat and entertainment offerings to lure lure the skin-covered object which runs on a monorail on a Greyhound racing track and which the dogs are schooled to chase. The lure must be kept 30 to 40 ft ahead of the leading dog so that the field is stretched out. the electronic surfer. "Green" portals are similar, but also offer varying degrees of environmentally themed news, information, chat rooms and community features, along with products that promote a greener lifestyle. The financial model is similar to that of television advertising. Users get to view the information on the site for free, and the expense is supposed to be covered by ads, which so far bring in more revenue than the sale of products. Some, like Environmental News Network, don't don't 1. Contraction of do not. 2. Nonstandard Contraction of does not. n. A statement of what should not be done: a list of the dos and don'ts. even have a store, offering only environmental news; revenue comes exclusively from advertising. Though these sites are generally looking to turn a profit, many do make an effort to funnel your money towards the environment. A few, like Care2.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. and Denali.com, actually give a portion of their revenue to selected environmental non-profits. By purchasing their products or even just by using their sites, you indirectly donate money to environmental causes. Other sites, like Naturalist.com, sell only environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] products and give environmental non-profits discounts on advertising. As of now, the reality is that very few of these new sites, if any, are actually profitable yet. Internet columnist columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has supplanted the editorial for authoritative opinions on world problems. John Motavalli thinks it's "unlikely that these portal sites will get the advertising money necessary to be profitable"--unless they get large corporations involved. And even that is no guarantee. One seemingly seem·ing adj. Apparent; ostensible. n. Outward appearance; semblance. seem  ing·ly adv. deep-pocketed site, Verde.com, which had substantial financial
backing from Ted Turner For other persons named Ted Turner, see Ted Turner (disambiguation).Robert Edward Turner III (born November 19 1938 , just laid off its editorial and production staff and filed for bankruptcy bankruptcy, in law, settlement of the liabilities of a person or organization wholly or partially unable to meet financial obligations. The purposes are to distribute, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors and, in most . The chance to take these startups public, a very real possibility until the recent NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on market retreat, now appears to be receding, and with it the chance for a substantial infusion of working capital. But whether or not a stock option ever materializes, these portals still offer your hard-earned money the fast track to greener goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . Here's a quick overview of what's available in cyberspace. RELATED ARTICLE: The Portals: Site by Site
COMPANY FINANCE NEWS
Envirolink.org Non-profit. Compiles news,
doesn't write any.
Breaking news
section.
ENN.com For-profit. Produces own daily
news; compiles
world environmental
news; posts press
releases immediately.
Care2.org Ten percent of all Basic world news
REVENUE goes compilation; some
to environmental focus on environmental
non-profits. stories.
Naturalist.com For-profit. Writes and compiles
news; sorts by
subjects; not very up
to the minute.
Denali.com Facilitates secure Compiles news from
online donations to a wide variety of
over 100 environmental sources, including
nonprofits. E Magazine.
Verde.com For-profit. World news from
(Folded in June) Associated Press, plus
staff-written stories.
E-nature.com All profits go No.
to National
Audubon Society.
COMPANY STORE PERKS
Envirolink.org No, but links to Chatroom, bulletin
environmentally board, loads of
friendly Green links.
Marketplace.com.
ENN.com Sells only books Quizzes, chartroom,
related to news. polls, forum, post
cards.
Care2.org Sells broad range of Green calendar,
items, not all green living tips,
environmentally e-cards.
friendly.
Naturalist.com Some. Extensive E-cards, job link,
store is upcoming, trip planning,
with information on calendar, ask an
trips, gear, books, expert, impact
etc. calculator.
Denali.com Sales of environmental Environmental job
books via Amazon.com links, e-cards,
affiliation, outdoor quizzes, questions.
gear through
altrec.com.
Verde.com Wide range of E-mail server,
(Folded in June) environment friendly how-to-tips, quiz,
products for home. personal green
ratings.
E-nature.com Only nature Updated star maps,
guides. e-cards, electronic
wildlife guides.
COMPANY OVERALL
Envirolink.org Lots of information
available; not as flashy
or easy to use as others.
ENN.com CNN for environmentalists.
Great for news, but not a
true portal.
Care2.org Basic search engine with
environmental twist; aimed
at "light green" consumers.
Naturalist.com Under construction; well
organized--may end up
being most comprehensive.
Denali.com Great graphics; easy
to use; lots of advertising.
A true "portal."
Verde.com Broad based but lacked a
(Folded in June) real focus; was easy to use.
E-nature.com Wildlife focus; great source
for nature information.
Not really a "portal" site.
DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. ROTHENBERG is editor of Terra Nova Terra Nova may refer to: In geography:
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