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WASHINGTON -– It was a cold day in the nation’s capital when I visited Yuval Levin at his downtown office to talk about a subject of mutual interest: Rep. Paul Ryan.

Levin is the founding editor of a conservative journal, National Affairs, and is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where he keeps an office. He is 35, but his demeanor makes him seem older. He joked wryly as we sat down that since he is Jewish, his colleagues at the think tank — mostly Catholic -– had given him an office with the best view of St. Matthew’s Cathedral across the street.

Levin’s connection to Ryan, the Republican congressman from Wisconsin, is twofold. He knows the 43-year old House Budget Committee chairman personally and has his ear. Thusly, he influences policy-making from his perch outside Congress.

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I-O Data is gearing up to drop their newest 24x external DVD writer. Called the DVR-U24EZ, the drive features a USB 2.0 connection interface and is able to provide write speeds of up to 24x for single-layer DVD+R. In addition, the drive also comes bundled with Nero 12 Express Essentials software. The DVR-U24EZ will start shipping from late March for 6,405 Yen (about $70). [I-O Data]

Elecom will launch a new portable HDD from LaCie namely the LaCie rugged Thunderbolt + USB 3.0. Coming in 1TB of storage capacity, this 2.5-inch portable HDD is equipped with a shock-resistant aluminum exterior, a rubber bumper and comes with both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connection interfaces. The LaCie rugged Thunderbolt + USB 3.0 will become available from early February for around 24,800 Yen (about $272). [Product Page]

Just in time for the release of EA’s ultra-creepy Dead Space 3, Skullcandy subsidiary Astro Gaming is introducing themed versions of its A30 and A40 gaming headsets. While the headgear remains virtually unchanged, the news here is the addition of six custom magnetic speaker tags that feature tricked-out artwork taken directly from the game. Available on February 5th for $210 (A30) and $260 (A40), both headsets feature Dolby 7.1 virtual surround, a swappable cable system and cross-platform support for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. However, if you already own this eargear and are just looking to spruce up your cups, you can pick up the tags as a standalone purchase for $20 (A30) and $25 (A40) each.

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