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New Flash on Tap conference matches Designers and Developers passion for Flash code and Flash creativity with beer sampling, curated by BeerAdvocate, in Boston October 7-9, 2008 at The Castle. Flash on Tap will also offer four pre-conference workshops for those attendees who wish to take a deep dive into specific Flash topics. The conference creators, Infrared5, Influxis and Red5Server, came together to create this new conference that will raise the bar for code, creativity and frosty beverages.

DEVONtechnologies, LLC releases free updates for all editions of its information manager DEVONthink as well as for the intelligent note-keeper DEVONnote re-introducing Image-Capture-based scan support and other new features. DEVONthink Pro Office 1.5.3 users now have the choice between the built-in scan function and ExactScan Capture allowing them to connect to both Image Capture compliant scanners and via TWAIN drivers.

The Jumsoft team has just released Money 3, their financial application for personal or small-business accounting for Mac OS X. Money 3 helps people manage their finances effortlessly, providing users with everything they need to create, manage, and develop their budget, accounts, reports, invoices, inventory list, portfolio, and much more. Version 3 features more than just a new interface, useful inventory list, budget plan, upgraded reports, and stylish invoices.

NSObjects announces Calories 1.1, an update to their nutrition tracking and analysis utility for Mac OS X. Targeted at casual users, Calories is a perfect compliment to body building, fitness and other sports. Focused on ease-of-use, users may select foods from the applications database and add them to breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacking categories. Calories then calculates and displays the total consumption of calories, carbs, fat and proteins for the whole day, or for one of the categories.

Fastforward Software today released Galder 1.2, a free update to the puzzle board game for Mac OS X. Galder is an exciting puzzle game which brings gem stone gaming to a new level with a circular, interactive board to enhance gameplay. The update adds an online lobby for enhanced multiplayer gaming, custom mouse cursors, and several enhancements to improve overall game performance and playability.

net4mac is a social network built exclusively for Mac users. In order to become a part of the community and use all its features, users need to download an innovative application designed for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Today, net4mac is launching version 1.5 with many improvements.

Houdah Software is proud to announce the release of HoudahSpot 2.2, their popular search utility for Mac OS X Leopard. HoudahSpot 2.2 revamps the BlitzSearch feature. BlitzSearch combines the simplicity of Spotlight with the power of HoudahSpot. Additionally HoudahSpot 2.2 improves AppleScript support as well as integration with third party tools PathFinder, LaunchBar and QuickSilver. This is a recommended update for all Leopard users.

WebIS is proud to introduce Note2Self 1.0, their simple and easy-to-use audio recorder for Apple iPhone. Designed from the ground up to take advantage of the iPhone's unique abilities and interface, Note2Self is an incredibly simple application to keep track of task items via the email inbox. It allows anyone to quickly record a voice note, save it in a Saved Notes list and automatically send it to any email address, all without pushing a single button. Instant, hands free voice mail.

Gadget Wrap today announced the release of the Nano Case Value Pak, the next product in its new line of high quality, superior product offerings. Designed for today's busy on-the-go lifestyle, the Nano Case Value Pak is constructed from durable silicone to ensure it provides exceptional protection, a tailor-made fit, and lots of extra goodies.

ivyskin Technology, maker of the original XyloT2 Touch-Thru cases for iPhone, has announced XyloT3, a protective case for iPhone3G with a built-in Touch-Thru screen. Simply snap iPhone 3G into XyloT3 polycarbonate case for protected screen as well as the protection from bumps and scratches that you expect from a premium-quality hard shell case.

Yazsoft has announced Speed Download 5.0.5. Overhauled from top to bottom, Speed Download 5 redefines the Mac OS X download manager by combining four amazing products - a turbo-charged download manager with auto-resuming downloads, a fully featured secure FTP client, a file sharing utility with full encryption, and complete .Mac/iDisk/WEBDAV connectivity - into one small and easy to use application. And now with RSS newsreader integration.

Yazsoft has announced Speed Download Lite 1.0.2. Overhauled from top to bottom, Speed Download Lite is a stripped down version of the Speed Download 5 download manager - without any of the extra features. With regards to the interface and browser integration, Speed Download Lite offer the same top of the line performance and reliabilty that you'd expect from a download manager. And now with RSS newsreader integration.

New Search Software Development Kit enables Indexing Facility into Web and on Device iPhone Applications. kannuu, Inc. today announced the availability of its iPhone SDK. The kannuu iPhone SDK, provides developers with a rich set of powerful tools to incorporate its award winning indexing and lookup capabilities into high demand mobile OS X web-based and device native applications.

Creaceed has announced the final version of its unique plug-in for bringing HDR Imaging into Aperture. This is the major improvement included in the release of Hydra 1.6, their application for easily creating HDR images on Mac OS X Leopard. With its user friendly interface, Hydra has been developed to suit home users as well as professional photographers.

Karelia Software announces the release of version 1.2.8 of Sandvox, its award-winning website creation software for Mac OS X, now with direct support for MobileMe. Version 1.2.8 is a free update incorporating performance enhancements and improved compatibility with MobileMe, Apple's successor to .Mac. Sandvox 1.2.8 adds direct support for websites hosted through web.me.com, including MobileMe personal domains, and continues to support existing .Mac websites.

Red Mercury, LLC, a developer and publisher of fun and snappy iPhone games, has announced that AcidSolitaire Collection is now available for sale on the App Store. The most popular computer card games, Solitaire, Freecell and Spider, are brought together in the AcidSolitaire Collection. With easy touch screen play, and incredible attention to detail, the AcidSolitaire Collection is a fundamental necessity for all iPhone and iPod touch owners.

Fone2Phone copies contacts, events, tasks, notes, bookmarks, photos, music and movies in one streamlined operation to the appropriate places on the Mac. Afterwards, iTunes can be used to synchronize this data with the iPhone 3G easily.

Magnetism Studios has announced four apps for the iPhone App Store, including FileMagnet, a file copying and viewing utility, CityTransit, a guide to the New York City Subway, TileSudoku, a touchscreen version of the classic game, and Mr. Shuffle, the interactive face making toy. All applications are available for sale immediately.

QuickerTek, the leader in wireless Apple products, has announced the Apple Juicz - a new way to power the Apple MacBook Air using solar power. Three models are priced from $500 to $1,000 USD, fold to a comvenient 10.5 size and come with a cool Element messenger bag. These solar panels charge the MacBook Air while in use. And since the MacBook Air has a non-removeable battery, alternative power options are welcomed by the Mac community.

The next meeting of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group will be Wednesday, July 23 beginning at 6:45PM at the Gallery Theater in E. Hollywood California. DVD guru Bruce Nazarian who will demonstrate a simple Mac FCP/FCS-to-Blu-ray workflow for both blu-ray media and red-laser media. Also Steve Martin of Ripple Training returns to lafcpug to show off and talk about Soundtrack Pro 2.