Jan 8 PRNewswireFirstCall RealtekSemiconductor Corp

Thanksgiving is a mere two days away, which can only mean one thing: Fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner.The Grab Bag was spot on last week with the recommendations of Jason Snelling, Justin Forsett, and LeSean McCoy. Hopefully, this week will provide more pickups that will aid you in your quest for fantasy postseason action. Rock Cartwright, RB, RedskinsTalk about a depleted backfield. First, Clinton Portis went down with a concussion and now Ladell Betts is out for the season with a knee injury. Insert Rock Cartwright as the Washington Redskins' newest feature back. Portis has already been ruled out for Week 12 and his return date is not known. Cartwright will be the Skins' back from here on out, so add him without hesitation. Brady Quinn, QB, Cleveland BrownsIs Quinn for real or was he more the product of a woeful Lions' defense He has a tough matchup this week against the Bengals, but, if he shows any type of improvement, he could be worth a start in the playoffs. He has juicy matchups against Kansas City, Oakland, and Jacksonville in the coming weeks. Kevin Boss, TE, New York GiantsBoss was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes from Eli Manning on Sunday.The Giants' ground game struggled early on, and it appeared that they were content to air it out under Mannings arm.

As long as the Giants throw often, Boss will continue to reap the benefits of a pass-first offense. Atlanta Falcons DSTAfter giving up 34 points to the Giants, the Falcons have a better matchup against division rival Tampa Bay. The Bucs are coming off a seven-point performance against the New Orleans Saints and are truly struggling on offense. Look for Atlanta to bounce back at home and have a decent fantasy outing versus the Buccaneers.. NEW YORK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A search of accused swindlerBernard Madoff's office desk revealed he had signed checkstotaling more than $173 million ready to be sent, U.S.prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge tojail him. The government's written brief said the checks werediscovered by investigators after his arrest and charge on Dec.11. It said Madoff's mailing of jewelry and watches in lateDecember "demonstrates a continuing intention to benefit thoseclose to him to the detriment of victims." Magistrate Judge Ronald Ellis of U.S. District Court inManhattan will rule on whether or not Madoff's sending thepackages of valuables violated a court order and is sufficientgrounds to revoke bail, but the timing of the ruling was notyet known.

Madoff, 70, is under house arrest and 24-hour surveillanceat his luxury Manhattan apartment after authorities said heconfessed to a $50 billion pyramid scheme over many years andcharged him with securities fraud last month (Reporting by Grant McCool; Editing by Andre Grenon). IOGEAR Kit based on Realtek reference design receives prestigious industryawardHSINCHU, Taiwan and IRVINE, Calif., Jan 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ RealtekSemiconductor Corp. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world'slargest IC design houses, today announced that the IOGEAR Wireless USB to VGAKit (GUW2015VKIT), based on the Realtek Wireless USB to VGA reference design,has received an International CES 2009 Innovations Design and EngineeringAward from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The prestigiousInnovations Design and Engineering Awards are presented annually to the mostoutstanding consumer products in the industry's hottest product categories.Featured products are selected by a panel of independent industrial designers,engineers, and members of the trade press for their appeal to consumers, valueto users, unique and novel features, and design and aesthetic qualities.The IOGEAR Wireless USB to VGA Kit enables HD video streaming up to 720pbetween a PC and TV or projector. Multitasking can also be simplified by utilizing thepicture-in-picture function on a TV in order to stay on top of work andentertainment needs. The Kit consists of one Wireless USB adapter thatconnects to a laptop or desktop, and one wireless VGA adapter to plug into anin-room VGA display."The recognition of IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA Kit as a CES 2009 Innovationshonoree highlights Realtek's position as preeminent technology provider inWireless USB," said Miranda Su, executive vice president of IOGEAR."With its award-winning Wireless USB to VGA Adapter Kit, IOGEAR continues itsextensive track record of industry leadership in making the newest, mostinnovative technologies available to the public," said Frederic Battaglia,director of marketing at Realtek.