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Turbo Squid, a provider of ready-to-use 3D models and digital assets, has announced the upcoming release of a LightWave plug-in that will allow users easier access to the Turbo Squid system from within LightWave itself. In addition, Turbo Squid has announced alliances with Softimage and Right Hemisphere. Further details are available in the company’s press release.

Many of us remember when Apple shipped its revolutionary new consumer desktop — dubbed “iMac” — three years ago today. To celebrate the occasion, Apple is asking iMac owners to send in stories of how the iMac has changed their lives. Apple will then post some of the best stories they receive on their Web site.

Power On Software have updated their popular task bar utility GoMac to include a number of new features and enhancements. Action GoMac 2.1 adds support for Microsoft Office 2001, compatibility with the Apple DVD Player and iMovie, speed improvements, and more. This is a free update for registered users of GoMac 2.0. GoMac sells for US$29.95.

The Mac Show, an Internet-based live radio show focusing on all things Mac, has announced their guest lineup for tonight’s broadcast (9:00-11:00 pm ET). Tonight’s guests include Dovid Coplon, Product Manager of Timbuktu Pro for OS X and another mystery guest. Also featured tonight will be the ever-popular “What’s My Product?” game..

Apple was the 13th strongest corporate brand in California in 2000, according to a study conducted by Corporate Branding, LLC, which rated 75 publicly traded companies headquartered in the state. At the top of the list is Disney, followed by Toyota and Honda, while Intel ranked seventh. Cisco is ranked 17th and Net scape, the only other tech company in the top 20, is 20th.