URLwire - News of Useful and Unique Web Launches Since 1994 http://www.urlwire.com/headlines/urlwire.rss News of the Web's Top Launches and Events, delivered to site reviewers, writers, and seekers of unique web content Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:55:00 EST en-us JustKidCostumes.com Launches Redesigned Kids Halloween Costumes Site www.JustKidCostumes.com, the leading online destination for kids Halloween costumes has launched a totally redesigned website that provides a greatly updated look and feel to better deliver on their vision of providing the best selection of kids costumes at the best prices. http://www.urlwire.com/news/090110.html http://www.urlwire.com/news/090110.html Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:55:00 EST Snapjackwireless.com offers Refurbished Wireless Devices at Affordable Prices SnapjackWireless.com provides cell phone users with a better way to purchase used and refurbished mobile phones and new accessories. 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The site will attempt to track every quote, promise and statement made by our two major candidates for governor in California - Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman. http://www.urlwire.com/news/062410.html http://www.urlwire.com/news/062410.html Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:21:00 EST 99designs.com Passes 3.8 Million Logos - Becomes World's Biggest Logo Design Shop 9designs.com, the number 1 marketplace for small business graphic design, is now the world's biggest logo design shop with over 3.8 million unique logos submitted and with over 25,000 satisfied logo design customers. http://www.urlwire.com/news/061810.html http://www.urlwire.com/news/061810.html Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:21:00 EST SmallDogsRUs.com Offers Detailed Site Devoted To Small Dog Breeds SmallDogsRUs.com provides information on small dog breeds to people who currently own small dogs, and to help future owners make the right decision when searching for a small dog as a pet. The site has profiles of each breed including pictures and videos allowing visitors to observe each dog visually. http://www.urlwire.com/news/061610.html http://www.urlwire.com/news/061610.html Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:21:00 EST CreditCardGuide.com Redesigns Web's Top Credit Card Comparison Site CreditCardGuide.com, a Bankrate Inc. property, provides consumers with a free one-stop credit card resource center and links to instant online applications. 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Visitors to the site can share why they are thankful for their homes or talk about a difficult housing situation they've faced. Thankful for my home wristbands will be sent to those whose videos are used on the Web site. http://www.urlwire.com/news/060210.html http://www.urlwire.com/news/060210.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:07:00 EST