The Federal Communications Commission has released several TV PSAs and a long-form educational video to help viewers prepare for the digital television transition.

The 30- and 60-second PSAs, produced in both English and Spanish, have been distributed to 1,368 full-power commercial English broadcast stations and 100 Spanish broadcast stations.

The educational video is divided into four parts: "What Is DTV?," "What You Need to Know," "Watching DTV With a Converter Box" and

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter is the easiest-to-use and fastest DVD to iPod converter software for Apple iPod Movie and iPod Video. It can convert almost any kinds of DVD to iPod Movie / iPod Video format. It is also a powerful DVD to iPod converter due to the conversion speed is far faster than real-time. You will enjoy your favorite DVDs on your iPod as a portable DVD Player. Now you can get this DVD to iPod Converter at a very competitive price!

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter enables you to convert DVD movies to iPod Video format (.mp4). You can convert the movie directly from the DVD, using the included ripper, or select a DVD compatible .mpeg file. After opening a DVD, you can select the video and audio tracks to convert, optionally select crop ratio and start converting your file(s). Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter also supports conversion from DVD to VCD/SVCD.

Features of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter

The latest version includes two running modes, one is "Direct Mode", the other is "Batch Mode".

--"Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's.

--"Batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they want to rip via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's.

Support almost any kinds of DVD to iPod format

Support for Subtitle Selection, eg. English Subtitle, French Subtitle ....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Support for Audio Track Selection, eg. English audio track, French audio track.....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Various kinds of video crop mode. eg. 16:9, 4:3, full screen and so on.

Various kinds of video resize mode, eg. "Keep aspect ratio" and "stretch to fix screen".

Support splitting output video by DVD chapters, and titles. Fully support MTV DVDs and Episodic DVDs.

Support customize output video file size and video quality.

Provide flexible output profiles, user can easily customize the video properties.

Support DVD to MP3 audio conversion.

Support Dolby, DTS Surround audio track.

Support Apple TV as well.

Support latest iPod touch andiPod video nano. New

Spirit continues to conserve solar power while performing light science activities during the Martian winter. During the past week, Spirit studied the atmosphere and acquired two frames of the full-color image mosaic known as the "Bonestell panorama."

Spirit is healthy and all subsystems are performing as expected as of the relay of information from NASA's Odyssey orbiter on sol 1666 (Sept. 9, 2008). Solar-array energy and tau -- a measure of atmospheric opacity caused by suspended dust -- are holding steady at 245 watt-hours (100 watt-hours is the amount of energy needed to light a 100-watt bulb for one hour) and 0.20, respectively.

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter is the easiest-to-use and fastest DVD to iPod converter software for Apple iPod Movie and iPod Video. It can convert almost any kinds of DVD to iPod Movie / iPod Video format. It is also a powerful DVD to iPod converter due to the conversion speed is far faster than real-time. You will enjoy your favorite DVDs on your iPod as a portable DVD Player. Now you can get this DVD to iPod Converter at a very competitive price!

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter enables you to convert DVD movies to iPod Video format (.mp4). You can convert the movie directly from the DVD, using the included ripper, or select a DVD compatible .mpeg file. After opening a DVD, you can select the video and audio tracks to convert, optionally select crop ratio and start converting your file(s). Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter also supports conversion from DVD to VCD/SVCD.

Features of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter

The latest version includes two running modes, one is "Direct Mode", the other is "Batch Mode".

--"Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's.

--"Batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they want to rip via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's.

Support almost any kinds of DVD to iPod format

Support for Subtitle Selection, eg. English Subtitle, French Subtitle ....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Support for Audio Track Selection, eg. English audio track, French audio track.....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Various kinds of video crop mode. eg. 16:9, 4:3, full screen and so on.

Various kinds of video resize mode, eg. "Keep aspect ratio" and "stretch to fix screen".

Support splitting output video by DVD chapters, and titles. Fully support MTV DVDs and Episodic DVDs.

Support customize output video file size and video quality.

Provide flexible output profiles, user can easily customize the video properties.

Support DVD to MP3 audio conversion.

Support Dolby, DTS Surround audio track.

Support Apple TV as well.

Support latest iPod touch andiPod video nano. New

Minimum Requirements of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Video Converter

Software requirements:

Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows, Vista, Windows 2003 Server, etc.

DirectX 8.0 or later.

Hardware requirements:

MMX-enhanced CPU or more powerful

32 MB RAM or more

Any VGA card

Committee onEarth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future, Robert Henson, Editor, National Research Council

Full Report

Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society: Recommended Missions for the Next Decade brings the next ten years into focus for the Earth and environmental science community with a prioritized agenda of space programs, missions, and supporting activities that will best serve scientists in the next decade. These missions will address a broad range of societal needs, such as more reliable weather forecasts, early earthquake warnings, and improved pollution management, benefiting both scientific discovery and the health and well-being of society.

Based on the 2007 book, Earth Science and Applications from Space: National Imperatives for the Next Decade and Beyond, this book explores each of the seventeen recommended missions in detail, identifying launch dates, responsible agencies, estimated cost, scientific and public benefits, and more. Printed entirely in color, the book features rich photographs and illustrations, tables, and graphs that will keep the attention of scientists and non-scientists alike.

Features of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter

The latest version includes two running modes, one is "Direct Mode", the other is "Batch Mode".

--"Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's.

--"Batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they want to rip via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's.

Support almost any kinds of DVD to iPod format

Support for Subtitle Selection, eg. English Subtitle, French Subtitle ....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Support for Audio Track Selection, eg. English audio track, French audio track.....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Various kinds of video crop mode. eg. 16:9, 4:3, full screen and so on.

Various kinds of video resize mode, eg. "Keep aspect ratio" and "stretch to fix screen".

Support splitting output video by DVD chapters, and titles. Fully support MTV DVDs and Episodic DVDs.

Support customize output video file size and video quality.

Provide flexible output profiles, user can easily customize the video properties.

Support DVD to MP3 audio conversion.

Support Dolby, DTS Surround audio track.

Support Apple TV as well.

Support latest iPod touch andiPod video nano. New

Minimum Requirements of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Video Converter

Software requirements:

Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows, Vista, Windows 2003 Server, etc.

DirectX 8.0 or later.

Hardware requirements:

MMX-enhanced CPU or more powerful

32 MB RAM or more

Any VGA card

New Replay Converter from Applian Technologies offers more conversion options for saved web media to enable easy editing, DVD burning and transfer to your player of choice。

San Anselmo, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2008 -- Applian Technologies today officially released Replay Converter 3, a new video and audio file conversion program designed to give customers more choices in how to enjoy internet-based video and audio. Replay Converter offers several new functions all geared to making web files more portable while maintaining their original quality.

Replay Converter 3.0

Replay Converter complements Applian's core technology of streaming video and audio recording products, which include Replay Media Catcher for video clips,Replay Music for streaming music. The program offers many pre-defined conversions to make it easy to use for novices, but also gives power-users the ability to specify custom frame rates, frame sizes, bit rates and other settings.

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter is the easiest-to-use and fastest DVD to iPod converter software for Apple iPod Movie and iPod Video. It can convert almost any kinds of DVD to iPod Movie / iPod Video format. It is also a powerful DVD to iPod converter due to the conversion speed is far faster than real-time. You will enjoy your favorite DVDs on your iPod as a portable DVD Player. Now you can get this DVD to iPod Converter at a very competitive price!

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter enables you to convert DVD movies to iPod Video format (.mp4). You can convert the movie directly from the DVD, using the included ripper, or select a DVD compatible .mpeg file. After opening a DVD, you can select the video and audio tracks to convert, optionally select crop ratio and start converting your file(s). Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter also supports conversion from DVD to VCD/SVCD.

New ReplayConverter from Applian Technologies offers more conversion options for saved web media to enable easy editing, DVD burning and transfer to your player of choice.

San Anselmo, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2008 --Applian Technologies today officially released Replay Converter 3, a new video and audio file conversion program designed to give customers more choices in how to enjoy internet-based video and audio. Replay Converter offers several new functions all geared to making web files more portable while maintaining their original quality.

Replay Converter complements Applian's core technology of streaming video and audio recording products, which include Replay Media Catcher for video clips, Replay Music for streaming music. The program offers many pre-defined conversions to make it easy to use for novices, but also gives power-users the ability to specify custom frame rates, frame sizes, bit rates and other settings.

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter is the easiest-to-use and fastest DVD to iPod converter software for Apple iPod Movie and iPod Video. It can convert almost any kinds of DVD to iPod Movie / iPod Video format. It is also a powerful DVD to iPod converter due to the conversion speed is far faster than real-time. You will enjoy your favorite DVDs on your iPod as a portable DVD Player. Now you can get this DVD to iPod Converter at a very competitive price!

Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter enables you to convert DVD movies to iPod Video format (.mp4). You can convert the movie directly from the DVD, using the included ripper, or select a DVD compatible .mpeg file. After opening a DVD, you can select the video and audio tracks to convert, optionally select crop ratio and start converting your file(s). Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter also supports conversion from DVD to VCD/SVCD.

Features of Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter

The latest version includes two running modes, one is "Direct Mode", the other is "Batch Mode".

--"Direct Mode" means that user can directly click the DVD Menu to select the movie they want to rip. This mode is very easy for ripping a movie DVD's.

--"Batch Mode" means that user can select the DVD titles/chapters they want to rip via checkbox list. This mode is very easy for batch ripping Music DVD's, MTV DVD's and Episodic DVD's.

Support almost any kinds of DVD to iPod format

Support for Subtitle Selection, eg. English Subtitle, French Subtitle ....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Support for Audio Track Selection, eg. English audio track, French audio track.....

--Under "Direct Mode", through DVD menu.

--Under "Batch Mode", through DVD Title list.

Various kinds of video crop mode. eg. 16:9, 4:3, full screen and so on.

Various kinds of video resize mode, eg. "Keep aspect ratio" and "stretch to fix screen".

Support splitting output video by DVD chapters, and titles. Fully support MTV DVDs and Episodic DVDs.

Support customize output video file size and video quality.

Provide flexible output profiles, user can easily customize the video properties.

Support DVD to MP3 audio conversion.

Support Dolby, DTS Surround audio track.

Support Apple TV as well.

Support latest iPod touch andiPod video nano. New