The last few installments in the Need for Speed franchise have focused more on a dark storyline than the fundamentals of racing and the thrill of going fast. I'm happy to report that Need For Speed Shift (tested here on the Xbox 360) serves up an exhilarating car centered, heart pumping experience.

Although intended primarily for professionals, Portraiture Plug-in for Photoshop will be an invaluable addition to the toolkit of every designated family photographer. You already know who you are.  You're the person who is responsible for documenting family events - an often thankless job because the way people think they look, is often somewhat different from reality.