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ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card Review

Hothardware published a review of the ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card.

Quote from the review: "A few months ago, ASUS jumped into the audio card market with both feet with the introduction of their Xonar product line. One of the first models to market was the premium Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1 sound card. The D2 boasted a superb retail package with all of the cabling, software and extras one would need thrown in, along with a slick, eye-catching design, for around $180.
Not only did the Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1 deliver on all fronts, but it also proved to be solid competition for Creative, who still has somewhat of a stranglehold on add-in audio card market. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pirates Director to turn BioShock Game into Film

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc said on Friday that "Pirates of the Caribbean" director Gore Verbinski will make a movie version of "BioShock," its hit video game about an underwater utopia gone disastrously wrong.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Circuit City now open to be acquired

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Circuit City Stores, Inc. announced today that it has retained Goldman Sachs & Co. to assist the company in exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. As reported Blockbuster has openly indicated to be interested in buying Circuit City back in Mid-April.

Circuit City noted that at this time the board of directors has not determined to pursue any particular alternative and that it does not intend to disclose developments with respect to the exploration of strategic alternatives unless and until the board has approved a course of action. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 08:30:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Book lifts lid on Star of eerie first Dracula Film

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By Dave Graham

BERLIN (Reuters) - The first screen portrayal of Dracula was so eerie, some critics asked whether the actor himself could be a vampire. But since his death, little has been done to resurrect Max Schreck's reputation -- until now.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 07:03:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Paper is passe for tech-savvy South Koreans

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SEOUL (Reuters) - Young, tech-savvy South Koreans are making coupon clipping a thing of the past and turning to their mobile phones instead.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 06:59:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video Games don't create Killers, new Book says

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Playing video games does not turn children into deranged, blood-thirsty super-killers, according to a new book by a pair of Harvard researchers.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 06:58:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

G.I. Joe Movie Character Photos

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The G.I. Joe movie is not going to be released until next year in August, but some cool character shoots have appeared on VideoETA.

Sienna Miller looks very hot as Baroness (photo).
Byung-hun Lee plays Storm Shadow, Christopher Eccelston gives Destro, Dennis Quaid is Hawk, Channing Tatum is Duke, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje plays Heavy Duty, Said Taghmaoui is Breaker, Marlon Wayans is Ripcord, Ray Park plays Snake Eyes, and Rachel Nichols shines as Scarlett. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Oliver Stone making a Comedy? Maybe, with Bush Film

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By Syantani Chatterjee

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "W" may not be Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone's first political biopic or even his first controversial film, but it may be his first comedy.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 01:57:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Remaining Lost Seasons extended by two Hours

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By James Hibberd

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC has found more hours for the final two seasons of "Lost." The 2009 and 2010 editions of the hit drama will be 17 hours each -- not 16, as previously planned.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 00:51:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Atari gets delisted from NASDAQ

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Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) announced that on May 7, 2008 it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market stating that a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel has determined to delist Atari, Inc.'s securities from the Nasdaq Global Market and will suspend trading of Atari, Inc.'s shares effective on the opening of business on May 9, 2008.

Atari, Inc. plans to request a review from the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council, which could alter or dismiss the Panel's determination. However, such a request will not delay the suspension of trading. Atari, Inc. now expects to be quoted on the Pink Sheets, an electronic quotation service maintained by Pink Sheets LLC. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 00:25:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Just a Minute with Christina Ricci on ''Speed Racer''

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By Nichola Groom

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Christina Ricci, who first hit the big screen opposite Cher in "Mermaids" at age 10, has been a Hollywood fixture for nearly two decades.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 00:10:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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