| AMD launches ATI Radeon HD 3800 series
AMD's graphics card label ATI today unveiled its anticipated Radeon HD 3800 series, a new chipset that promises better performance for the mid-range as well as new graphics features. The line bucks the trend of reserving new visuals for high-end cards by introducing support for Microsoft's upcoming DirectX 10.1 (and according OpenGL 2.0 features) and its enhanced features, such as high dynamic color range for lighting and improved anti-aliasing effects. For Windows, the 3800 series also introduces CrossFire X, a new technology that allows users with supporting AMD mainboards to use as many as four graphics cards in tandem to improve 3D performance beyond even what may be possible with higher-end graphics cards. Regardless of software, the Radeon HD 3800 series is also far cooler than the outgoing Radeon HD 2600 it replaces.
Aurora police seek help in finding suspect in attempted ATM withdrawal
Aurora police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who they say tried to withdraw money from an ATM with a stolen credit card. Their suspect is a male who appears to be between 25 and 35 years old and was seen driving a full-size, newer pickup truck or SUV, police said. On Oct. 20, the man twice tried to withdraw funds from an Aurora bank using a credit card that had been stolen earlier that day, police said. A woman shopping at a store on the city's far west side accidentally had left behind her purse in a shopping cart, police said. The man was not able to take any money from the bank account. Detectives say it appears another female was sitting next to the suspect during the attempted theft. Anyone with information on his identity is asked to call police at (630) 801-6768 or Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000.
Winning the credit card reward game
Michael Cheng and his wife, Nicole, each have four credit cards in their wallets. A Post-it note on the top left corner of each card lets them know which one to use for what.
The Chase rewards card is for groceries, gasoline and drugstore purchases. The Chase business card is for gas stations, home improvement and office-supply stores and restaurants. The Discover card is for restaurants and movies. The Farm Bureau Bank card is for everything else.
In return for their purchases, they get checks or gift cards: 5 percent cash back from the Chase rewards card, 3 percent from Chase business, 5 percent from Discover and an amount equal to 1 percent from the Farm Bureau.
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It's Rude To Talk Money
Talking about money is still considered very bad manners, a new Fool study has revealed. The survey, part of The Fool's 'Let's Talk About Money' campaign, aims to get the nation talking about their cash and managing it more sensibly. Over 1,500 Fools were quizzed about their attitude to finance. The majority -- 66 per cent -- said they thought money was a personal subject which should be kept private, while almost a third (30 per cent) felt talking about money was just plain rude. Worryingly, nearly half of those questioned (49 per cent) also felt that no one would be interested in hearing about their money issues anyway. Although women are often described as the more talkative of the sexes, it seems they're less forthcoming when it comes to their cash -- just four per cent are happy to talk about the topic.
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