RapidSolution Software announced the release of Tunebite 2.0, a new version of its software for Microsoft Windows that legally records copy-protected music tracks while they are being played for the purpose of making unprotected copies for private use. The new version, which is 4 times faster than the previous release and now supports digital quality, is available at http://www.tunebite.com.

The Solution for Copy-Protection Woes

RapidSolution Software determined through market research that a very large number of MP3 players on the market are incapable of playing music protected by the Digital Rights Management (DRM) format. The typical consumer doesnt run into this irritating limitation until after he or she has purchased music online, from Apple iTunes, Musicload or AOL for example, and has tried to play the music on his or her MP3 player. Such frustrated music lovers have long used Tunebite 1.0 to find relief.

- RacingJunk.com is now the official online classifieds for FindRaces.com, a free, comprehensive website for posting and finding racing events nationwide in all levels of motorsports and athletic sports. Visitors to the FindRaces.com website, http://www.findraces.com , can link directly to RacingJunk.com's free online classifieds, where they buy and sell racing related products, become members of RacingJunk.com, and join its social networking site, RaceSpace.

"This is a great opportunity for FindRaces.com," said Aaron Sipple, CEO and Founder of FindRaces.com. "Our users are the people at the heart of the motorsports community, so not only are they looking for races, but they're also looking to buy and sell parts and equipment. Partnering with the nation's #1 online motorsports classifieds truly makes us a one-stop shop website."

- Jackson & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of post-foreclosure legal expertise to the real estate owned (REO) industry, today announced the launch of its Campaign to Change REO. Central to this campaign is the website www.ChangeREO.com, which seeks to educate the REO industry about many of its most common myths, and about how new ideas and new thinking can help break those myths down and lead to practices which better control loss severity.

"The REO industry is a dynamic industry focused on results, so much so that sometimes the industry doesn't have the time to really examine itself," says Robert Jackson, President and Senior Managing Attorney at the firm. "The idea behind the Campaign to Change REO is to take a step back for a moment, have some fun while objectively evaluating some of the assumptions underpinning much of the industry's business practices and process models, and to challenge existing paradigms in a way that ultimately helps REO operations in their continuous quest to lessen loss severity."

As winter nears and the weather turns colder, warm cozy slippers are a necessity to slip into after work or lounge around in on the weekends. Slippers have always been a popular gift during the holiday season and based on recent sales at Shoebuy.com, this year looks to be no different. Shoebuy has re-launched its Slippers shop to help people find the most suitable pair of slippers, either for themselves or as a gift.

The new, updated online store has Mens Slippers and Womens Slippers. Need help on how to buy slippers as a gift? Consider the recipient of the slippers.

The Wyndham Anatole's sales and marketing department will utilize messageCure to deliver electronic messages and campaigns to their already existing customers and prospects.

Internal marketing staff members have access to the messageCure application via the internet. They simply log-on to the Anatole's corporate account where they are able to track, manage, control and distribute electronic messages from one easy-to-use, web-enabled channel.

Messages are created internally by the Anatole's creative team. Once they messages are created, internal marketing staff members quickly uplaod each message through the messageCureinteface where it is combined with a customer and/or prospect list. Finally, the staff member simply clicks the "send" button and the messages are automatically delivered to recipients within the list.

Root Learning Inc., a strategic learning company that engages and connects people to create results, today announced the launch of Compass - a unique manager development program. The program is a two-day interactive workshop, with pre- and post-workshop activities, that helps managers better translate and communicate corporate strategies to their teams and develop core capabilities. The result is a more engaged and effective workforce.

The program provides a framework that uses widely respected content and management models, customized to the client's business and delivered in a fun, engaging, and memorable format. Program components include Learning Map® modules, simulations, electronic learning, role-playing, games, and drawing exercises - a stimulating mix of hands-on activities that sparks interest and embeds learning.

1-800-SAN-DIEGO, the only free, operator assisted 411/Yellow Page service in San Diego County, announced today that it has received over 2.5 Million calls since opening for business. With over 600 new callers each day and our accelerated growth rate, it is estimated that 1-800-SAN-DIEGO will process over 3,000,000 calls by years end" says David Sprouse President.

1-800-SAN-DIEGOs unique combination of 'FREE Operator driven directory assistance, yellow page search information and direct connection to the business of choice, is available to the public 7 days a week. A powerful Internet search engine with a very unique 'have the business call you feature, has been added to the companys service portfolio. Consumers are now able to access information and be connected to San Diego County businesses through whatever medium they feel most comfortable, telephone or Internet. The Internet site, utilizes proprietary software that allows the selected business to call the consumer while keeping the consumers telephone number private.

Miami Shores, FL (PRWEB) February 11, 2006 –- From across the world, dozens of orchid aficionados sent their digital photographs, some of rare species and hybrids, for publication in the newly released OrchidWiz Encyclopedia 2.0.

"I like knowing that my photos contribute to others learning more about their orchids and orchids in general," says Eric Hunt, of OrchidMania. "Also, having my photos displayed in OrchidWiz means that I get to be a part of the OrchidWiz community."

Eric is part of a growing group of orchid aficionados contributing their digital photography for inclusion in OrchidWiz Encyclopedia. In total, Eric contributed nearly 800 photos to the program. Part of his collection includes seldom seen orchid species, such as the beautiful Miltonioides oviedomotae, endemic to the state of Michoacan, Mexico.

JumpBox, Inc. (www.jumpbox.com), an innovative provider of virtual appliances, today announced that they have extended their product line to include Jumpboxes for four additional Open Source applications: Alfresco, OTRS, Bugzilla and Mantis. The JumpBox production library currently contains virtual appliances for other popular Open Source applications, including: Drupal, Joomla!, MediaWiki, DokuWiki, PunBB, Wordpress, vTiger CRM, TWiki and Trac/Subversion. As with all Jumpboxes, deployment of these new applications is now faster than ever before, and requires minimal technical skill. Plus, automated backups and a consistent web based control panel simplify continued usage.

Canonical Ltd., the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of its Ubuntu JeOS (Just Enough Operating System) edition.

Ubuntu JeOS (pronounced "Juice") is an efficient variant of the popular desktop and server operating system, configured specifically for virtual appliances.

"The efficiencies inherent in an operating system that is built for a virtualised world mean that ISVs looking to deploy their applications in this lucrative and growing market have an obvious deployment target in the Ubuntu JeOS Edition," said Stephen O'Grady, analyst at RedMonk. "As the delivery platforms and economics of licensing continue to change, the flexibility and reach of the Ubuntu operating system make it an increasingly popular choice for far sighted ISVs."

MathematiciansPictures.com and PhilosophersPictures.com are pleased to present highlights of the Geek calendar for October and November 2008:

Geek Holidays - Geek Halloween

Mole Day - October 23

Mole Day is October 23rd, celebrating the mole, one of the first really large numbers to be used regularly in scientific calculations - the mole, otherwise known as Avogadro's Number in honor of 19th century scientist Amedeo Avogadro, whose hypothesis led to it its calculation.

How big is a Mole? Big. Around 602 billion trillion -that's 602,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

Because that quantity - a mole - written in scientific notation looks like this: 6.02 x 10^23, Mole Day is celebrated from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm on the 10th month, 23rd day - October 23rd.

In a recent workplace study by Princeton Survey Research Associates, three quarters of the respondents reported that they believe that workers today deal with more on-the-job stress than a generation ago. Rapid technology changes are altering the way work is done and many workers are having to learn new things quickly, face tight deadlines, and are often subject to changes over which they have little or no control. Work, when coupled with family responsibilities, lack of exercise, and traffic gridlock, often increases a person's stress level. This can lead to long terms health problems and a reduction in overall quality of life.

Following a significant outreach effort to notify stakeholders and interested parties about the opportunity to participate in the development process of the Sustainable Gaming Standard (LEO 8000-200x), the Standards Committee that will develop the standard for approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI ) has been selected.

The standard development committee will be charged with developing a comprehensive framework and common set of sustainability metrics that assess environmental, social, and economic performance at all levels of the gaming industry supply and delivery chain and encourage continuous improvement in overall sustainability performance. Key components to be explored in the standard development process include energy use and emission reductions, as well as the procurement and use of more sustainable materials throughout the supply chain.

Eyeplay announced today the release of a unique content product for digital signage networks and the web called Green Tips. Green Tips is an eye-catching collection of 52 plug and play clips, each with an engaging factoid for ways to be green, at home and at the office. The off-the-shelf content collection incorporates original, cinematic HD footage, stylish animated HD motion graphics and custom music. The high level of craft and visual aesthetic, combined with an affordable price point, starting at $895.00 licensed, is a first for the digital signage and web content industry. Visit Green Tips E-Commerce Site to preview the Green Tips collection, download free clips and to purchase online.

Process Predictability Management Inc (PPM) has just received an endorsement of the quality and effectiveness of its training and coaching services from DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri.

DRS Sustainment Systems Inc

"PPM's dynamic and entertaining teaching methods create a truly effective learning environment. The instructor's real-life application of the Lean Six Sigma tool kit allows the students to quickly relate the material to their own workplace and responsibilities. With PPM's support, DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc., now has a sustaining Six Sigma program which has realized in excess of $3 million in savings."

Companies, organizations, and individuals want to increase their skill sets through continuing education. PPM's goal has always been to provide businesses, organizations, and individuals with outstanding, relevant, and high quality course selections that are worthwhile investments in continuing education.

From faux wood blinds to custom made drapes, window treatments come in all styles and can make or break the look of a room. The decorating choices are endless, and some people may have a hard time picking a look for their windows, or may have trouble installing their blinds or shades once they do. JustBlinds.com selected LifeTips for content development services as part of a national effort to share time- and money-saving information about window treatments with millions of readers. JustBlinds.com is now the exclusive sponsor of the window treatment tip site in the LifeTips network.

SkyBox USA, a leading online retailer of satellite products and services, announced a dramatic surge in consumer demand for a wearable Sirius Satellite Radio following the announcement by Sirius (SIRI) of the addition of the Sirius S50 to its upcoming 4th Quarter product Line-Up. SkyBox USA responded swiftly by changing business rules, processes and its web interface within 24 hours of Sirius' announcement to allow consumers to reserve an S50 radio.

The first of its kind, available from Sirius, the S50 is portable, wearable and has MP3/WMA capability. The unit will be able to hold up to 50 hours of satellite and MP3/WMA programming. The S50 comes bundled with a car kit and the home dock is sold separately. This product gives Sirius an entry into the wearable marketplace previously captured only by XM Radio with its successful wearable products, also available from SkyBox USA.

Korea Trade Show 2008 announces, KOREANNOVATION, a showcase of exclusive South Korean products, from May 14th to 15th at Penn Plaza Pavilion, NYC. Featured are a multitude of innovative new products - a broad dazzling inventory that encompasses everything from consumer electronics, to computerized pet-houses and kiddie robot riders to unique-yet-practical personal care products including multi-function techno-bidet's and smell-reducing socks. The show is free to the public, and trade and media are welcome.

UK Digital TV software specialist, Ocean Blue Software, has developed a hot-plug USB extension to their core software. The USB extension for set-top boxes and integrated Digital TV's will allow consumers to activate PVR functionality on low-cost base models by simply plugging in a USB memory stick or USB hard drive.

The development will allow consumers to take advantage of low-cost, high capacity USB memory sticks to add limited record and pause-and-rewind functions for very little cost. A $15 4Gb memory stick, for example, could record up to 4 hours of video and provide a 30-minute rewind.

For customers looking for full PVR functionality, a 250Gb USB2.0 drive could add 250 hours recording capabilty for as little as $60.

"The plummetting price of USB memory sticks and hard drives means digital video storage costs next to nothing," commented Ken Helps, CEO and Founder of Ocean Blue Software. "This development will allow consumers to plug off-the-shelf USB storage into their set-top boxes to enable PVR functions."

HomeExchange.com (www.HomeExchange.com), the leading vacation alternative for families and avid travelers, empowers Americans to visit Europe without compromising quality or convenience. New members to HomeExchange.com can also receive a 25% discount when they purchase a Silver Membership ($99.95), which allows them to search, contact and be contacted by more than 26,000 listings domestically and internationally. This offer, which expires April 30, 2009, is valid by entering "BB2009" as part of the transaction process.