Latest Versions of Lotus
IBM has launched its Lotus Notes 8 and Lotus Domino 8 software applications for businesses. The two software systems function by integrating e-mail, instant messaging and office productivity applications. New features include enhanced e-mail that can gather and review e-mail threads easier, enable users to view their collaboration history with specific individuals and retrieve certain messages sent to the wrong person.
The systems also feature integrated office productivity tools, composite applications, support for activity-centric computing and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) and Atom feeds. The Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino 8 software systems are currently available by electronic means only, and are expected to be released for physical distribution Sept. 21.
New Online Community and Video Site
PeopleJam, a social networking site (http://www.peoplejam.com) designed to help people achieve a better life, will launch its beta site in late September. The site aims to bring together the most compelling characteristics of the Internet and video to create a new type of online community that takes audience participation to a deeper level.
PeopleJam will offer its audience more than 150 experts and life coaches, a broad suite of professionally-produced “reality” and informative video programming and user-generated content, all integrated with interactive features. The site is focused on individuals between the ages of 25 and 50 interested in “purposeful living” and personal development – including career management, earning power, healthy living, fitness, nutrition, getting the most out of their relationships and more.
Books on Demand Self-Publishing Service
CreateSpace, part of the Amazon.com group, has begun an online Books on Demand service (www.createspace.com/BooksOnDemand). Authors, filmmakers and musicians can now offer their works to millions of customers on Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com and via their own free customizable eStore without any inventory, setup fees or minimum orders.
Books on Demand works the same way as CreateSpace’s DVD and CD on Demand offerings. CreateSpace books sold on Amazon.com are printed on demand, display “in stock” availability on Amazon.com and can be shipped within 24 hours from when they are ordered.
Members are required to purchase and approve a proof copy of their book, CD, and/or DVD before titles can be produced on demand. Books published via the CreateSpace Books on Demand service are printed with high-quality, full-color paperback covers. Black-and-white or color interiors in multiple trim sizes can be selected as options. Members can also order high-quality copies of their book, DVD or CD at competitive wholesale prices.
Relax With a Rave Massage
Integrating the latest stress management technology, Raffel Comfort Sciences has developed the Tranquil Ease Rave Synchronized Massage and Music Chair (www.tranquilease.com). The Rave offers four pre-programmed massage sessions, each running 15 minutes with automatic shutoff. Sessions feature therapeutic Shiatsu acupressure and Swedish massage techniques, all of which can be adjusted by intensity, width, speed and direction. The sessions provide deep kneading, tapping, rolling, spot and partial massages, to meet the user’s specific requirements.
Designed to play any music selected, The Rave features built-in storage for an MP3 player, with bass notes synchronized to the vibrations. The music system is equipped with two dynamic, full-range speakers mounted in the back and a music jack in the arm storage compartment. Once the user plugs-in, the music plays right through the chair. When the massage is operating and music is playing, the massage will be synchronized to the beat of the music.