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Genius GHP-04NC Noise Cancelling Headphones

Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., has announced a new headphone designed to block outside sound for entertainment fans who are interested in what is playing rather than hearing extraneous sound. The GHP-04NC launched today with a revolutionary sound blocking feature that cancels out background distraction noise allowing only the music to be heard. Built for comfort and long wear, the GHP-04NC is the perfect headphone for PC gamers, music lovers and movie buffs that travel or work/live in a noisy environment.

Built based on the “superposition principle,” The GHP-04NC is designed with an inverted version of the noise signal to cancel outside noise when two identical sound waves combine. This result is destructive interference, the most effective way to cancel noise from low-frequency sources. To create great sound quality for the sound that can be heard, the GHP-04NC uses a 40mm unit driver. The padded swivel ear-cup can be adjusted to fit any face contour and the soft headband sponge and leather ear pad are ideal for long time wear...

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Norton 360 Version 3 with Norton Safe Web

Symantec Corp. announced the availability of Norton 360 version 3.0, the industry's leading all-in-one security solution for protecting your PC and all your online activities. The latest version of Norton 360 includes security and performance enhancements that keep your PC protected and running at peak performance, and increased online backup flexibility for safeguarding your most important files. Norton 360 now further extends protection to online activities with the full-featured version of the new Web site ratings service, Norton Safe Web.

Norton 360 boasts the ultra-light and fast performance that is the hallmark of the Norton 2009 product line. Norton 360 version 3.0 has an average install of approximately one minute and uses less than 10MB of memory. The latest version includes all of the performance and security enhancements of Norton Internet Security 2009, such as Norton Insight and pulse updates that result in intelligent scanning and the industry's most frequent protection updates...

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Xara 3D6 - 3D Text and Graphics Design Application

Launched today is a new version of Xara3D6. Just like the no-frills airlines Xara have launched a stripped down version - it's a download-only – no CDs, no free Webster and no manual, – just the program itself and associated resources, such as sample images, textures and fonts. Users can now buy this version for only US$29 (+ VAT in EU).

The boxed retail version remains but the price has been adjusted to US$49 (+ VAT in EU) slightly lower than it was before. So now there are two versions, the download costing US$29 and the boxed including Xara3D and Webster CDs and a manual for US$49. It operates on Windows XP/Vista.

Xara3D can be used to create top quality still and animated 3D text and graphics, such as titles, headings, buttons and logos – perfect for web pages, mailshots and presentations.. It’s extremely popular with Photoshop owners for creating 3D typographic effects for use in Photoshop...

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Sexy Web Design: Creating Interfaces that Work

SitePoint recently announced the release of Sexy Web Design, an easy-to-follow guide that teaches the secrets to building breathtaking web interfaces from scratch.

The book's author, Elliot Jay Stocks, an independent designer whose client list includes Blue Flavor, The Beatles, EMI Records, and Carsonified, is widely regarded as a leader in the craft of making things look beautiful on the web. He speaks regularly at web design events around the globe such as Future of Web Design and the London Design Festival, and writes for various online and offline publications.

The book's full-color layout and large format (8" x 10") make Sexy Web Design a pleasure to read...

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The Facebook Era: Tapping Online Social Networks

The Facebook Era: Tapping Online Social Networks to Build Better Products, Reach New Audiences, and Sell More Stuff, new from Prentice Hall Professional, is a practical guide for executives and professionals who wish to understand social technologies like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and how to take advantage of them for sales, marketing and innovation.

Written by Clara Shih, a Stanford-educated entrepreneur and writer who developed Faceconnector (formerly Faceforce), the first business application on Facebook, The Facebook Era includes a practical 60-day action plan for positioning a company of any size and of any industry to benefit from using social networks...

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Ubisoft Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that Broken Sword®: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut is on shelves in North American stores now on the Wii(TM) home video game system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS(TM) system.

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut for Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS builds on the original game, boasting a new and explosive narrative interwoven with the first story. After witnessing the brutal and horrifying murder of one of Paris's richest and most influential statesmen, the player will be pulled into a sinister conspiracy rooted in a long-forgotten medieval legend. New puzzles have been added that specifically utilize Nintendo's unique Wii Remote(TM). The game also features stunning animated facial expressions drawn by Dave Gibbons, the artistic genius behind the comic book and upcoming movie Watchmen...

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Nyko Metal Pedal for Rock Band and Guitar Hero

Nyko Technologies®, the premier video game accessories manufacturer, has announced that the highly anticipated Metal Pedal has shipped to stores. The heavy-duty drum pedal is compatible with Rock Band® 1 and 2, Guitar Hero®: World Tour and Guitar Hero®: Metallica on all consoles and plugs directly into the drum set replacing the standard pedal.

Designed for rugged durability with a metal plated exterior, the Metal Pedal is a must have addition to rhythm game drum sets. The rubber feet will keep the pedal firmly in place while the pedal’s wide base provides stable footing and consistent response for a more reliable gaming experience. The Metal Pedal also features a unique splitter, allowing users to play with two pedals simultaneously, enabling them to master the most complex of songs for both games...

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Activision's Guitar Hero Metallica

Having pioneered and expanded the heavy metal genre while gaining critical and popular success over the past 25 years, Metallica invites gamers to “Ride the Lightning” with them and over 20 other rocking artists in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s latest release – Guitar Hero® Metallica®.   Enter the world of Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo and experience the intensity and skill of one of the greatest bands of all time. Shred on the guitar controller, rip on the drum kit controller and wail on the mic to over 45 explosive hits from both Metallica’s illustrious career and a variety of other legendary artists selected by the band, such as Alice In Chains, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Queen.

"Guitar Hero is a great way for people to experience the music of a band. Not just Metallica, but many bands. It's almost educational in that sense, where people can learn about groups that range from Santana to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Journey," said bassist Robert Trujillo...

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Star Trek: The Original Series - Season One Blu-ray

Experience the thrilling action and epic adventure like never before when the groundbreaking first season of STAR TREK®: THE ORIGINAL SERIES lands on Blu-ray disc April 28 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. Boasting superior picture and pristine audio for the best possible home viewing experience, the Blu-ray seven disc set includes all 29 first season episodes and loads of special features.

The first season Blu-ray release of STAR TREK®: THE ORIGINAL SERIES features brand-new technology that finally provides fans/viewers with the best of both worlds by giving them the ability to see each episode’s newly enhanced or original special effects and hear a new enhanced soundtrack or the original one. Viewers will be able to select either version to view or toggle back and forth between the newly enhanced visual effects found on the remastered episodes and the original broadcast episode effects. Also for the first time, fans will be able to enjoy the series in 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, the best sound format possible, and have the option of selecting the original mono sound heard on the series’ original television airings decades ago...

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AeroGrow VeggiePro: Grow Full-Size Veggies Indoors

AeroGrow International, Inc., makers of the AeroGarden® line of indoor gardening products, announced that it will launch the VeggieProTM, an AeroGarden designed to grow full-size vegetables.

AeroGrow designed the VeggiePro to grow full-size vegetables in addition to herbs and lettuces, thus increasing the variety/offerings of straight-to-the-plate countertop produce. The VeggiePro allows the consumer to control their food-growing environment and ensure that the herbs, vegetables and lettuces they bring to the dinner table are pesticide-free and safe.

In concert with the VeggiePro, AeroGrow introduces its County Fair line of seed kits with full-size vegetable offerings...

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iBEAM 20-20 Magnifying LED Flashlight Digital Watch

In a market where it seems watch brands unveil new cosmetic variances each year, it is the brand that develops new features and applications that seem to get the most consumer and retail interest. Consumers and retailers are seeking something new and different, something that will provide a needed function. iBEAMS's 20-20 digital watch fits that bill.

The iBEAM watch is a functional everyday instrument, not just a fashion accessory, although it is quite fashionable as well. It is an innovative and stylish solution allowing users to have access to light and lens wherever they go. A microchip allows for hands-free operation of the patented, high-intensity LED flashlight after an initial push of a button. Push the button again to turn the light off, or a battery saving device shuts it off automatically after 30 seconds. The patented, flip-up 3x magnifying lens also flips up with ease...

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Wacom Intuos4 Is Here - Next Gen Pro Pen Tablet

Wacom(R) unveils the long anticipated Intuos(R)4, a revolutionary new professional pen tablet that delivers new features and unparalleled performance to photographers, designers and artists seeking optimal control and improved productivity. Inspired by members of Wacom's professional community, the next generation Intuos is anchored by the Intuos4's amazing new pen performance, capable of capturing the slightest nuance of pen pressure against the tablet surface, as well as offering 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. Other innovative product enhancements include a refined and intelligent industrial design that provides real advancements in looks, comfort and control. Specific workflow and productivity tools to savor include the customizable shortcut and modifier keys with accompanying OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) displays, which allow users to see, via the displays, what the keys are currently set to.

All New Pen Performance
The Intuos4 Grip Pen features Wacom's new proprietary Tip Sensor technology, offering users near-zero (one gram) starting pressure for the most sensitive Intuos pen tablet performance to date...

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Corel Announces Support for Wacom Intuos4

Corel Corporation has announced its support for the new Wacom® Intuos®4, providing significant creative support and workflow advantages for artists using Corel® Painter(TM) 11. Together, Corel Painter 11 and the Wacom Intuos4 offer a heightened level of realism in digital art through unparalleled creative options, optimal control, and interactivity.

"With the Intuos4, we wanted to provide the most natural, responsive and consistent experience for our users,” said Don Varga, Senior Product Manager for Wacom. "For artists using Corel Painter 11, the Intuos4 enables them to get the most out of the product's amazing new features, creating the most realistic digital art experience available.”

Corel Painter 11 is the ultimate art studio for anyone ready to expand their definition of creativity...

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Belkin Conserve Energy Protector for Earth Hour

With Earth Hour on March 28 fast approaching, it’s important to remember that turning off all your lights doesn’t mean you’re saving all the electricity you could be.

Common electricity vampires include DVD players, TVs, microwaves, computers, gaming consoles and battery chargers for phones. They can also include devices that offer remote controls and digital alarm features, or power adaptors that have no power-off switch.

The Belkin Conserve Energy-Saving 8-Outlet Surge Protector with Remote Switch makes it simple to eliminate wasteful standby power, helping you reduce energy consumption, save on energy bills, and lower your overall impact on the environment...

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MacLockPick 2.1 - Digital Forensic Field Tool

MacForensicsLab Inc. announces an upgrade to their cross-platform digital forensic field tool. In addition to extracting suspect evidence from Windows and Mac OS X systems, MacLockPick 2.1 now extracts data from Linux systems, too. Now investigations aren't limited by the operating system a suspect is running. Version 2.1 also adds a number of new plugins to make acquiring important suspect information easier then ever.

In this technologically advanced and ever-changing environment, investigators are constantly faced with the challenges of maintaining the integrity of the crime scene whilst ensuring the data remains viable. Dealing with cyber criminals requires the need to include on-scene forensic triage, and the success of these operations is measured in minutes, not days...

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Twitter API: Up and Running

Twitter is the new frontier of the social media movement. And for every forward looking programmer ready to dive into the world of microblogging, O'Reilly's highly anticipated new title, Twitter API: Up and Running is here.

In his groundbreaking book, Makice provides you with the tools and resources necessary to build web applications for Twitter. He clearly explains how each part of Twitter's API works, with detailed examples showing you how to create both practical and fun web applications. He also explores and illuminates Twitter culture and demonstrates how it has inspired programmers to build hundreds of tools and applications.

With Twitter API: Up and Running, you will...

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Ubisoft Tenchu: Shadow Assassins for the PSP

Ubisoft has announced that Tenchu®: Shadow Assassins for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is available in stores in North America. Acquire, the original creators of the best-selling Tenchu series, returns to deliver the true look and gameplay to Tenchu: Shadow Assassins. Master the deadly skills of a ninja using the full functionality of the PSP system. Tenchu: Shadow Assassins is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $39.99.

In Tenchu: Shadow Assassins, play as Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan. The accuracy of the PSP system's control buttons lets players battle enemies quickly and attack them with katanas, throwing stars, smoke bombs and more. Expect to find the original Tenchu villain Onikage wreak havoc through dangerous territories. Additional PSP system game features include...

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WWE Legends of WrestleMania Video Game

THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. have announced that WWE® Legends of WrestleMania® is now available at retailers worldwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Featuring a distinguished roster of WWE Legends and Managers, including Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and Bobby “the Brain” Heenan, a new grapple-based fighting system and the opportunity to relive, rewrite and redefine key moments in WrestleMania history, WWE Legends of WrestleMania is rated “T” for Teen and is available for the suggested retail price of $59.99.

“WWE Legends of WrestleMania delivers a unique, yet easy to pick up and play experience that is certain to have widespread appeal in the global marketplace,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, publishing, THQ. “Through its compelling roster, arcade-style control system, vintage WWE presentation and more, fans everywhere can now experience their favorite WWE moments of the past on two of the biggest videogame consoles...”

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that both the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) versions of FINAL FANTASY(R) CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R): Echoes of Time(TM) have shipped to retailers.

This innovative new title spans two Nintendo platforms at once, introducing players to a new level of multiplayer connectivity. For the first time, Wii and DS users can adventure side-by-side, playing anytime, anywhere with anyone in the vibrant world of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time allows for an effortless switch between its single and multiplayer modes, offering an integrated system that adapts to the player's preferences. Featuring the intuitive control scheme of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates(R) and a breakthrough in gaming connectivity, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time is set to deliver hours of fun to players, whether they are playing at home or on the go.

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Atari Wii Party Game Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution

"Let's Get Ready To Rumble(R)" again! Atari announces that the hilarious Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution is fighting its way onto store shelves. The game packs a serious punch with its star-studded roster of wild and outrageous celebrity parodies who players can take into the ring for over-the-top fist-fuelled duels.

Bringing the beloved franchises to Wii(TM) for the first time, Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution represents the perfect pick-up-and-play game for any party or social get together. The game retains all the hit features of best-sellers Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 1 and Round 2, while delivering a knockout punch of style and attitude, with ludicrous special moves, droll taunts and massive-scale arenas. Tailored to take advantage of the motion-controlled realism of Wii, Ready 2 Rumble: Revolution lands its powerful fun-packed punch at retailers across North America...

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Wanted: Weapons of Fate Video Game

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces that Wanted: Weapons of Fate, the videogame based on Universal Pictures’ action-thriller Wanted, starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie, is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System and PC.

Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in partnership with Universal Digital Platforms Group and developed by GRIN, Wanted: Weapons of Fate is an intense, third-person action-thriller that takes combat to a new level with iconic techniques and moves drawn directly from the film — such as “Curving Bullets” and “Assassin Time” — as well as an innovative, multi-layered cover mechanic. Picking up the action where the film left off, players continue the story of hero Wesley Gibson to create an entirely new chapter of the Wanted mythology in which they will explore both Wesley’s journey to becoming an unmatched überassassin and the epic fiction of “The Fraternity..."

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Command and Conquer Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition

Electronic Arts Inc. announced that Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3: Ultimate Edition, the first game in the storied Command & Conquer franchise to appear on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, is shipping to retailers worldwide. With improved graphics and an extensive array of exclusive bonus content, the Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition takes full advantage of the PLAYSTATION 3’s Blu-ray disc capacity in addition to delivering the Command & Conquer franchise’s signature fast, fluid and fun RTS gameplay.

“It was really important to us to make sure Red Alert 3 on the PS3 took full advantage of everything the system has to offer,” said David Seeholzer, Development Director at EA Los Angeles. “The additional time we’ve had allowed us to improve the PS3 version, with big performance increases and better visual fidelity. The Blu-ray disc’s storage capacity also gave us an opportunity to add a tremendous amount of bonus content, some of which is entirely exclusive for PS3 owners, making the Ultimate Edition the ultimate value...”

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Activision Monsters vs. Aliens Video Game

When aliens attack, monsters fight back in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s Monsters vs. Aliens™, the video game based on the highly anticipated 3D feature film from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., which will debut on March 27. Gamers can experience heart pounding action and silly antics as they lead a dynamic team of misfit monsters on a mission to protect earth from destruction.

“Monsters vs. Aliens allows players to control the characters from the film and use their unique abilities to battle alien enemies throughout the game,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. “Players invite a friend to grab a Wii Remote™ or controller and join forces at any time to help clear enemies, collect monster DNA and overcome obstacles as their favorite monster heroes...”

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The Uninvited on Blu-ray and DVD

The terrifying psychological thriller THE UNINVITED makes a haunting appearance on DVD and Blu-ray April 28, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Called “creepy and intense” (Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV), the film stars Emily Browning (Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events) as Anna, a girl who is driven by her mother’s ghost to investigate her untimely death. When her father (David Strathairn, The Spiderwick Chronicles) becomes engaged to Rachel (Elizabeth Banks, Role Models), her mother’s former nurse, Anna and her sister (Arielle Kebbel, The Grudge 2) look into Rachel’s past and begin to suspect that she is not what she seems. As horrifying truths are revealed, Anna becomes locked in a deadly battle with a shocking conclusion.

THE UNINVITED DVD and Blu-ray presentations include the behind-the-scenes featurette “Unlocking THE UNINVITED”, deleted scenes and a chilling alternate ending not shown in theaters...

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Warner Home Video Peanuts 1960s Collection DVD

Snoopy will keep the dog days of summer cool and breezy this July with a six pack of the delightful Peanuts television specials from the 1960’s, which will be released by Warner Home Video (WHV) on July 7, 2009. The Peanuts 1960s Collection set showcases all six heartwarming TV specials in a two-disc set, as well as all-new enhanced content.

Peanuts 1960s Collection is comprised of the first six animated Peanuts television specials that aired between 1965 and 1969, several of which earned either Emmy® Award nominations or wins. This is the first time all six specials are available to consumers in one set. Two of the specials, He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown and It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown make their DVD debut. All six specials have been re-mastered for beautiful picture and sound quality...

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Logitech Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote

Say goodbye to complicated lists and long explanations about how to use your home-entertainment system. Logitech has introduced the Logitech® Harmony® 1100 advanced universal remote control, delivering powerful home-entertainment control through a customizable, 3.5-inch full-color touch screen. Logitech’s newest remote provides a touch-screen interface that lets you put the commands you want, where you want them. The Harmony 1100 remote has received the CES 2009 Design and Engineering Award: Best of Innovations in the Home-Entertainment Accessories category – the second consecutive year a Logitech Harmony remote has been honored with this award.

“The Harmony 1100 is a natural extension of the Harmony promise – to simplify today’s complex home-entertainment systems,” said Ashish Arora, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s Harmony business unit. “As more and more people get the bulk of their entertainment at home, the Harmony 1100 will help people get more out of their home-entertainment experience – for a fraction of the price of traditional custom-installed remotes...”

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Kwikset SmartCode Signature Series Door Locks

Kwikset®, the leader in innovative door hardware, has showcased to the builder community its next generation keyless entry deadbolt -- the SmartCode™ Signature Series. The result of more than 10 years of functional testing and consumer feedback, the new SmartCode Signature Series features a smaller and sleeker touchpad design, adding style to any door while completely eliminating the hassle of carrying or fumbling for keys.

Easy Installation and Customized Access
SmartCode Signature Series is quick and easy to install, requires no hard wiring and is powered by four AA batteries with an expected one-year battery life. The sleek SmartCode Signature Series also fits all standard doors without requiring new screw holes. Delivering security and style for any home, SmartCode complements any Kwikset knob, lever or handleset, and comes in three finishes – Polished Brass, Venetian Bronze and Satin Nickel...

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Toshiba 500GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), has introduced a half-terabyte model to its personal storage line, providing consumers with a high-capacity warehouse and easy-to-use data backup solution for personal digital files, music libraries, home videos and other digital memories.

The new 500GB Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive comes with a glossy black finish and frost white contemporary graphics that will appeal to consumers looking for the latest must-haves in personal electronics for their home office or study -- or to throw in their backpacks and travel cases, thanks to easy portability. An added bonus for home use is the new 500GB model's ultra-quiet operation, with improved acoustics in the hard drive.

Offering enough storage capacity for up to either 142,000 digital photos, 131,000 digital music files, 222 hours of DVD-quality video or 58 hours of high-definition videos...

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Search Engine Optimization for Flash

Here's a question for a modern world: If a SWF falls onto the Web and there's no search engine to crawl it, does it make a sound? Or, put another way, why produce all that jazzy artwork and animation, if no one can find your Adobe Flash and Flex applications on the Web?

Indeed, for years the major misconception is that Flash-based applications are SEO-unfriendly and can't be indexed by search engines. And that's the myth Flash expert Todd Perkins dispels in this highly anticipated new Adobe Developer Library book, Search Engine Optimization for Flash (O'Reilly).

In his affordable new book, Perkins demonstrates precisely what you can do to make your site fully searchable no matter how much Flash it contains. You'll learn best practices for using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build sites with Flash that will stand tall in search rankings. Concise, to the point, and clearly written, Search Engine Optimization for Flash shows you how search engines work, what constitutes a search-engine-optimized (SEO) site, and what to watch out for in the way of SEO pitfalls...

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Miramax Films DOUBT On Blu-ray and DVD

From producer Scott Rudin (No Country for Old Men) and Miramax Films, Doubt, one of the most riveting and talked about films of the year, comes to DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi-Def on April 7, 2009 from Miramax Films. The recipient of five 2009 Academy Award® nominations and on over 50 top 10 lists, Doubt brings to blistering life a battle royale between old guard and free thinker, played out in a crucible of sexual politics and religious piety. Its razor-sharp, whip-smart story and top-notch cast will have viewers buzzing long after the credits roll. A series of thoughtful and revealing bonus features illuminate the creative process behind this remarkable film.

Doubt dominated this year’s Oscar acting categories with nominations for Meryl Streep (Best Actress), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Best Supporting Actor), Amy Adams (Best Supporting Actress) and Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress). Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley (Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Moonstruck, 1987) was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for a script based on his Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play...

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