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Striving for the 'Business Class' of Cinema
Think of Imax the "business class" of cinema, says the company's chief executive, Richard Gelfond.
India, of course, is legendary for its voracious appetite for economy-class cinema, as it were. But the Canada-based company, known for its big-screen, high-end movie-going experience, is trying to offer an upgrade.
Until recently, Imax Corp. offered its services in just two theaters operating in India, in Mumbai and Hyderabad. A month ago, it opened another in Bangalore.
It is opening two in Chennai next month, another in Mumbai in March and plans to have up to 15 by the end of next year. Delhi comes in 2014 and other big cities outside of the main metropolises are also in the sights: Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Pune and Kochi. Within five years, there could be 50.
That pales in comparison to China, however, where Imax has 100 theaters open and will hit 250 within three years, Mr. Gelfond told India Real Time in an interview Wednesday during a visit to New Delhi.
One of reasons the company has gone slower here than in the Great Neighbor to the North is the same as with many other international firms: India's regulatory obstacles. Imax depends on partners building multiplex cinemas, which typically are located in malls, and then it provides the know-how to show the giant-screen movies. Getting the necessary construction approvals for a mall in China is a roughly two-year process, he says, compared with six to eight years in India.
Then there are cinema-specific hurdles in India. Mr. Gelfond says the country may be unique in the disparity between the low cost of cinema tickets and the high cost of buying the land needed to build theaters. With Imax positioned at the high end – tickets are can be around 550, or $10 – that automatically narrows its potential to reach the movie-going masses. (In China, tickets are $16.)
Still, says Mr. Gelfond, India is a promising place for expansion. Imax considers itself not just a cinematic experience but an "affordable luxury," he says. So it should appeal to those who have some disposable income – the growing middle class and up – but don't want to blow big money on, for example, foreign travel.
There is also, of course, India's youthful demographic, which is good for Imax since young people go to the movies more often.
Moreover, the company is hoping to make Imax part a young Indian's initiation to the movies. That is a contrast with developed markets like the U.S. and Europe where movie-going audiences had to reset their expectations about what it meant to go to the movies in order to "get" Imax.
The company had the added wrinkle in the West that many people's early experience with the technology was in science centers or museums that showed documentaries, often about nature – "bears, whales and seals," as Mr. Gelfond puts it. That brought the brand immense goodwill, he says, but required another adjustment on the part of movie-goers to view Imax as a place to watch, for instance, "Skyfall," the latest James Bond flick.
In India, Imax will start showing re-mastered Bollywood movies from the end of next year: "Dhoom 3" is slated to be the first. It also plans to start exporting Bollywood movies for Imax cinemas to markets with a big interest in Indian movies, such as the Gulf, Malaysia, the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Not all Bollywood fare will benefit from Imax, Mr. Gelfond says. "If it's a boy-meets-girl love story then it's probably just fine on an ordinary screen," he says. "If it's an epic adventure, with dancing and music, I think it would be terrific."
Paul Beckett is the WSJ's South Asia bureau chief. Follow him on Twitter @paulwsj. Follow India Real Time on Twitter @indiarealtime.
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As the saying goes: we went, we saw, we were overwhelmed (as usual)…our Interbike 2013 coverage is drawing to an end, so we wanted to share our overall impressions and thoughts with you. This may be a bit long-winded, but bear with us; as the venue for Interbike is giant and the products on display are legion, so too is describing everything adequately.
(RL and Art getting ready to head into the belly of the beast)
First off, the venue: Interbike moved to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for 2013. By most accounts, it was a mess — an oddly-shaped hall that was a bit smaller than its previous home at the Sands. Despite a mostly-working smartphone app AND paper maps, we got lost inside about a dozen times. Many others reported the same. Getting lost had its good and bad points; good in that we often stumbled across something we might not have seen otherwise, bad in that we had a very limited time on the show floor this year (one full day and two hours the second day before departing). Getting lost soaked up valuable time, and we wound up missing a lot of stuff we would have liked to see. It's hard enough to cover the event in three full days…rushing around in less than half that time was a heroic effort for RL, Art, and myself.
Second was the outdoor "paddock" area, where a number of manufacturers were set up. We made it out there ONCE, and mostly by fluke. While the paddock area was clearly visible from outside the facility, once we were on the show floor, it was very difficult to find the access doors to that area. We missed a lot of the fun stuff going on out there…the test track for e-bikes, the race track for the U.S. Crits finals, etc. Our one positive experience was getting to lay our hands on the Motiv Shadow E-bike out there.
Let's talk about some trends. First, camouflage clothing/accessories . It's funny; while it popped into my mind that, "hey, there's a lot of camo stuff this year", it didn't really register. Since my spouse is in the military and I live in a mostly-military neighborhood, I am surrounded by camo 24/7 and don't even think about it. Luckily, our friends at Urban Velo spotted this trend, too: http://urbanvelo.org/camo-is-the-new-black/
Next, disc brakes for road bikes…holy cow, was there a ton of buzz for this emerging technology! Disc brakes started trickling onto the road scene last year, but this year the floodgates were wide open, especially with the development of hydraulic systems that fit into road levers.
How about fatbikes? Love them or hate them, they were EVERYWHERE and everyone was talking about them. We wrote about it here, and even got to try one out. Whether or not you are a fan, it looks like fatbikes are here to stay…at least until the next hot trend appears. And they are pretty versatile; they excel on snow, but they also do a fine job on other surfaces. Add some slick fatties on there and most would serve as a bombproof commuter rig!
(I love this photo and will post it every chance I get!)
You like bright colors? The bicycle industry has your back…and neons are about as big as they were in the 80s. Neon yellow and orange accents were everywhere, from sunglass frames to bicycle frames, from clothing to helmets. Orange was the really hot color this year…the brighter, the better.
If you're into mountain bikes, the big news is that 27.5″/650b wheels are quickly replacing 26ers. Some brands have even dropped their 26″ bikes completely in favor of the new (old) size. And, since the wheel size isn't as radical as 29ers, fewer compromises have to be made in terms of frame geometry…the 27.5″ wheel might truly be the ultimate wheel size for MTBs. Check out our sister site Mtnbikeriders.com for the benefits of that size and lots more Interbike coverage.
As can be expected, lights are getting brighter and brighter and the prices seem to be going down as cheaper battery and LED technology is made available. We saw a lot of light manufacturers with lights for every purpose, and at dozens of intensities. Our friends at Serfas had a model that pumps out 2500 lumens — far more intense than car headlights!
E-bikes are continually growing in market penetration; it's great to see this segment growing. We saw models with front or rear e-drives, but prefer the ebikes with rear wheel drive. Based on our experiences testing them, rear-drive models are easier to handle/ride and they look better too.
We really like that some of the manufacturers are sticking to the $500-$650 price range for a commuter bike. This price range offers a LOT to most commuters, with many of the models coming stock with fenders and racks and other commuter-friendly accessories. We also noticed (and greatly approve!) that commuter bikes were not relegated to the dark corners of displays…many builders had their commuter lines front and center along with their more racy bikes. That, to us, is the sign of a healthy market segment.
If you like using your phone as a GPS/mapping/ride data device, we noticed that there were a TON of phone mounts for bicycles…lots of new companies producing versatile and innovative mounts for many phones.
One thing we NEVER like: parts and even bikes are getting more and more expensive. It's too DAMN HIGH!
Finally, after processing everything WE saw and after reading Interbike coverage on a host of other sites, we realize there was SO MUCH we missed. We simply missed a number of great new commuter products, especially Giro's "New Road" line of casual cycling wear. I think that's going to be a hit and we regret not getting photos and details to share with you.
For a really comprehensive look at what Interbike meant to seasoned cycling journalists, go no farther than Red Kite Prayer's analysis of the event. It's a thoughtful look from folks who are far more expert at analyzing the trends than we are.
We hope you enjoyed our coverage of Interbike 2013…and we plan on bringing you more coverage next year. With luck, we'll be able to spend more days on the show floor next year so that we can cover more territory.
And, of course, we'd like to thank our sponsors for this year's Las Vegas Trip. Black Tiger Jerky was very generous in allowing us the funds we needed to travel. Like what you saw here on our coverage? Then PLEASE SUPPORT Black Tiger…they make delicious jerky, and with Christmas coming up, their flavors make great stocking stuffers!
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This stereo image from NASA's Curiosity rover shows the view looking out toward the rim of Gale Crater on Mars. Put on red-blue glasses to get the 3-D effect.
Two dimensions just aren't enough to get a sense of the Earthlike terrain that surrounds NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars — fortunately, weather researcher and former astronomer James Canvin adds some depth to the view in this 3-D version of a partial panorama from Curiosity's navigation cameras.
We're using a cropped version of Canvin's anaglyph, which shows the view looking northwest toward Gale Crater's eroded rim. You'll have to visit Canvin's Martian Vistas website to see the full wide-screen image.
If you put on red-blue spectacles, you can clearly make out the rolling terrain between the rover and the rim. In the foreground, there are two spots that have apparently been carved out by blasts from the rover's descent-stage thrusters. The 3-D stitching process results in a bit of visual discontinuity around one of the spots, but you get the idea.
Most of Curiosity's cameras come in pairs, including the Navcams as well as the color Mastcam imagers, so we can look forward to many more stereo views over the coming years. But to see red-blue pictures like this in their full 3-D glory, you'll need special specs — which you can order from NASA's list of providers or perhaps find at a local novelty shop.
We usually do a 3-D glasses giveaway on Fridays, as part of the "Where in the Cosmos" picture quiz on the Cosmic Log Facebook page. Be sure to click the "like" button for Cosmic Log on Facebook and get ready for Friday's giveaway.
Justin Maki of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory guides you through the first images from the navigation cameras on the Mars Curiosity rover, including a low-resolution panorama.
More about Mars:
- Curiosity sends pictures of a Martian Mojave
- Flying saucer spotted over Mars
- First 3-D pictures sent by Curiosity
- Orbital photo spots rover and its trash
- Curiosity sends color snapshot from Mars
- Rover video looks down on Mars during landing
- Mars orbiter spots rover in midair
- NASA's Mohawk Guy marvels at his fame
- Curiosity rover scores touchdown on Mars
- Mars probe provides radiation revelations
- Video: Highlights from rover's first two days on Mars
Alan Boyle is NBCNews.com's science editor. Connect with the Cosmic Log community by "liking" the log's Facebook page, following @b0yle on Twitter and adding the Cosmic Log page to your Google+ presence. To keep up with Cosmic Log as well as NBCNews.com's other science and space stories, sign up for the Tech & Science newsletter, delivered to your email in-box every weekday. Also, check out "The Case for Pluto," my book about the dwarf planet and the search for new worlds.


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The mad dash to find your dining table's extensions when unexpected dinner guests drop by could be a thing of the past if you're willing to shell out $1,500 for Blu Dot's deceptively simple Last Dinner Table.
The table doesn't look like it could be hiding anything, until you discover its pull-out drawers on either end that not only secretly store its extensions, but also serve as supports for the leafs. Because instead of splitting the table apart in the middle, you simply add the extensions to each end which just makes more sense, doesn't it? The Last Dinner Table's extensions look like they can add seating capacity for up to four more guests, but whether or not that's a welcome feature is up to you. [Blu Dot via BLTD]


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You may or may not have been aware that China currently has a console ban and has had one since the 2000. The exactly reasons why this is the case have mostly remained kept under-wraps, but it seemed China didn't want it's young citizens to waste away in front of a TV screen. Now, six years after the worldwide release of the PlayStation 3, the console might make its way to China.
The significant move is that Sony have received a safety mark for the PS3 which is needed to sell products in China. This does not necessarily mean China will get the PS3 any time soon, but it is an important step in that direction. You can see a screenshot of the documentation above.
The ban has always been a bit of a gray area as technically, games consoles can be sold if they are advertised as entertainment systems which the PS3 is. The ban has also likely caused a lot of piracy which isn't good for either party.
As for the PS3′s competitors — Nintendo and Microsoft — neither of them have released their products in China, although Nintendo has gotten the closest. Nintendo sells plug-and-play controllers containing Nintendo 64 games under another brand name, iQue. They're also releasing the 3DS XL in December with three designs exclusive to China. Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D land will come pre-loaded for free.
Sony sneakily released the PS2 in China by stating it was computer some time ago. Hopefully Chinese gamers will get an upgrade from that pretty soon.
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BJP on Thursday conceded defeat in Himachal Pradesh with senior leader Shanta Kumar saying that the party accepted the poll verdict. The Congress, which put up a spirited campaign under former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, is all set to return to power in Himachal Pradesh.
We accept the verdict. All people in the BJP had fought elections together. The people did not vote for us. We accept it," Shanta Kumar, a former Himachal Pradesh chief minister told reporters in New Delhi.
Earlier in the day, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal appeared prepared to accept the worst.
"Whatever people decide is good. It would be good if they support us, and good even if they don't. I will welcome the decision of people," he said as trends showed a decline in the party's fortunes.
The Congress on Thursday is set to return to power in Himachal Pradesh, with its candidates winning three seats and leading in more than 35 of the 68 seats.
Congress veteran and five-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh, leading by a huge margin from Shimla (Rural), was confident his party would form the government.
"We are forming the next government," he told the media in Shimla.
The Congress has won from Bilaspur, Gagret and Baijnath while the BJP won from Nahan, Manali and Hamirpur.
Among the political veterans who were earlier trailing but later forged ahead were seven-time legislator Vidya Stokes (Congress), former Congress state chief Kaul Singh and BJP state leader Satpal Satti, officials said.
The independents who are leading are Balbir Singh Verma (Chopal) as well as BJP rebels Sudha Sushant, wife of BJP MP from Kangra Rajan Sushant (Fatehpur), Rakesh Pathania (Nurpur) and Darshan Saini (Doon).
Election Commission officials said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had also won from three seats and forged ahead in 20 constituencies.
Chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal won from Hamirpur, defeating Narinder Thakur of the Congress by over 9,000 votes.
In 2007, the BJP won 41 seats, the Congress 23, the Bahujan Samaj Party one and independents three. The BSP legislator later joined the BJP.
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There are 32 games on Thursday and Friday, one of the most exciting 48-hour segments on the sports calendar.
We won't be able to get individual previews up for every game, but we'll cherry pick some of the more compelling matchups during the tournament's "second" round.
In this post, we preview the Midwest Region's 3-14 matchup that has become a popular upset pick (notably, here): the 3rd-seeded Georgetown Hoyas against the 14th-seeded but highly respected Belmont Bruins.
Georgetown-Belmont Game Info
- Seeds & Region: #3 Georgetown v #14 Belmont in Midwest Region
- Georgetown-Belmont Date: Friday, March 16th
- Georgetown-Belmont Tip Time: 3:05 ET
- Georgetown-Belmont Location: Columbus
- Georgetown-Belmont TV: truTV
- Georgetown-Belmont Announcers: Tim Brando and Mike Gminski
- Georgetown-Belmont Point Spread: Georgetown -3.5
- Tickets: San Diego State-NC State Tickets
- Tickets: All Columbus Sessions
- Tickets: Midwest Regional Tickets in St. Louis
Georgetown-Belmont Analysis and Prediction
I nearly picked this as my upset (like Jerod did) in the region but couldn't pull the trigger.
The key to this game will be the tempo, because if Belmont can get the Hoyas into an up-and-down game, some of Georgetown's defensive advantages will be neutralized. If it turns into a halfcourt game though, Georgetown's top-ranked three-point defense will be problematic for the Bruins, who take nearly 40 percent of their shots from long range.
Look for Hoya freshman Otto Porter to play a key role in this game based on his ability to block shots and hit the offensive glass. Georgetown big man Henry Sims is another tough matchup for Belmont, but it will be tough for them to double-team him in the post based on his passing ability.
Predicted Winner: Georgetown
Georgetown Hoyas Team Capsule
- Conference: Big East
- Record: 23-8 (12-6 conf)
- Last 10 Games: 6-4
- Record vs. Tournament Teams: 8-6
- Wins vs. Tournament Teams: Alabama, Connecticut, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis (2), Notre Dame, South Florida
- Losses vs. Tournament Teams: Cincinnati (2), Kansas, Marquette, Syracuse, West Virginia
- Player to Watch: Henry Sims (6'10" C, Sr.) – 11.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.4 bpg
Georgetown Bottoms Line:
The Hoyas were one of the season's biggest surprises, as they finished tied for fourth in the Big East. They are one of the top defensive teams in the country and rank seventh in adjusted efficiency. They limit opponents to just 26.6 percent from beyond the arc and have a high block percentage as well. The Hoyas also do a solid job of preventing offensive rebounds.
On offense they finished just inside the Top 50 in efficiency with their greatest strengths a high two-point shooting percentage and a 35.5 offensive rebounding percentage. Georgetown doesn't shoot the three all that well, but the Hoyas also don't take a ton of shots from long range in the first place.
Five players do the bulk of the scoring, led by senior Jason Clark with 13.9 points per game. Sophomore Hollis Thompson is the team's top long-range shooter, making 44.4 percent from deep. He averages 12.7 points and pulls down 5.6 rebounds per game.
Big man Henry Sims hadn't shown much during his career, but he stepped up this season to lead the team in assists and blocked shots and finished second in rebounding and third in scoring. He posted strong rebounding percentages on both ends and does a great job of drawing fouls and getting to the line. Freshman Otto Porter got better as the season went along and led the team in rebounding while shooting 51.8 percent from the field.
Belmont Bruins Team Capsule
- Conference: Atlantic Sun
- Record: 27-7 (16-2 conf)
- Last 10 Games: 10-0
- Record vs. Tournament Teams: 0-2
- Wins vs. Tournament Teams: None
- Losses vs. Tournament Teams: Duke, Memphis
- Player to Watch: Kerron Johnson (6'1″ G, Jr.) – 14.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 52.6 FG%
Belmont Bottoms Line:
The Bruins were touted as one of the top small conference teams heading into the season and nearly knocked off Duke at Cameron in the season opener. They struggled to pick up key non-conference wins, but they ripped off 14 straight victories to end the season. Belmont ranks in the Top 10 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency thanks to the fifth-best effective field goal percentage in the country.
Kerron Johnson runs the show and boasts a high assist rate and has been adept at drawing fouls and getting to the stripe. Unlike many small conference squads, the Bruins also have a pair of capable big men with 6'10″ Scott Saunders (10.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg) and 6'9″ Mick Hedgepeth (9.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg). Belmont likes to push the tempo and takes nearly 40 percent of its shots from beyond the arc, with Drew Hanlen (48.1 3P%) and Ian Clark (40.7 3P%) serving as the top long-range snipers.
Related: Jump to our Midwest Region Bracket Breakdown
See our other individual game previews and predictions:
- South Region: #4 Indiana v #13 New Mexico State
- South Region: #5 Wichita State v #12 VCU
- South Region: #6 UNLV v #11 Colorado
- South Region: #7 Notre Dame v #10 Xavier
- South Region: #8 Iowa State v #9 Connecticut
- West Region: #4 Louisville v #13 Davidson
- West Region: #5 New Mexico v #12 Long Beach State
- West Region: #6 Murray State v #11 Colorado State
- West Region: #7 Florida v #10 Virginia
- West Region: #8 Memphis v #9 Saint Louis
- East Region: #4 Wisconsin v #13 Montana
- East Region: #5 Vanderbilt v #12 Harvard
- East Region: #6 Cincinnati v #11 Texas
- East Region: #7 Gonzaga v #10 West Virginia
- East Region: #8 Kansas State v #9 Southern Miss
- Midwest Region: #3 Georgetown v #14 Belmont
- Midwest Region: #4 Michigan v #13 Ohio
- Midwest Region: #5 Temple v #12 Cal/USF
- Midwest Region: #6 San Diego State v #11 NC State
- Midwest Region: #7 St. Mary's v #10 Purdue
- Midwest Region: #8 Creighton v #9 Alabama


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The way this season has gone I cant see the AFC being decided any different then what we have this Sunday. The two best Defenses in the league getting ready for their third Knock out, drag out brawl. the Ravens are ready, we all know this. But I think the Steelers are more then ready to meet any challenge they bring. The other two games were close, but this one will not be. Ben will get the protection he needs, and the Def will put Falco down for good.
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Whether on stage or screen, Emmy® award-winning talk show host, comedienne/actress Sherri Shepherd never fails to delight audiences with her magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor, which is showcased in her position as co-host of ABC's The View. Sherri will star and executive produce her new Lifetime series, SHERRI. The show is loosely based on her life and stand-up comedy, and premiered on October 5, 2009. Also in October, Sherri's humorous autobiography, "Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break," was launched by Grand Central Publishing.
She continues to reprise her hysterical role as Angie Jordan, wife to Tracey Morgan's character on the Emmy® award-winning series 30 Rock. Sherri will be seen in the upcoming feature film, Precious, alongside Mo'Nique, Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey, and directed by Lee Daniels (Monsters Ball). Precious is based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire and recently won the Grand Jury U.S. Drama and Audience Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The film premieres November 6, 2009. Sherri most recently co-starred in Dreamworks' animated feature Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, where she voiced the character of Ben Stiller's mother.
The Chicago native co-starred for four seasons with Sara Rue and Andy Dick on the ABC workplace comedy, Less Than Perfect. She starred opposite Queen Latifah in MGM's Beauty Shop, and appeared with Bernie Mac in Guess Who, as well as, other films such as Who's Your Caddy and Cellular. On television, she appeared on Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Suddenly Susan, The Jamie Foxx Show and Joan of Arcadia.
Sherri has been on the couch of many talk shows, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, and she holds the record for being the most-booked guest on The Ellen Show (23 times). In 2008, she served as co-host along with Cameron Mathison at the Daytime Emmy Awards. A self-described "class clown," Shepherd always wanted to pursue a performing career. She relocated to Los Angeles during high school and considered being a mortician, but opted for a job as a legal secretary instead. In 1990, she came face-to-face with destiny. After witnessing Andrew Dice Clay on stage, Sherri was encouraged by friends to put her own act together. Her love for performing was instantaneous; success, however, was not. For five years, Sherri toiled as a secretary by day and hopped on the bus at night to do her stand-up. She finally got her first real break with the comedy Cleghorne! starring "Saturday Night Live" alum Ellen Cleghorne.
Shepherd attributes her success to her faith in God, her grandmother, and her father's constant encouragement to become anything she wished through hard work and humor. She also has a tremendous amount of respect for other performers and mentions Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, Janet Jackson and Michael Jordan among her professional role models.
Sherri Shepherd and "The View" co-hosts were recently named #11 on Forbes "Most Influential Women in Media" list.
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"My Response to President Obama
Did God hear President Obama at the end of his speech when he said "God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America"? You can watch my response to his recent speech in this video, or you can read the article here:
https://answersingenesis.org/culture/am ... president/
How furious might Ham have been if Obama (whose speech at 1 am UK time I watched and which said little that was new) had NOT said "Thank you. God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America"?


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NEW YORK, NY- May 5, 2014 – Institutional Investor magazine announced the results of its All-America Student Analyst Competition that pitted undergraduate and graduate students from all over the United States against one another in the hunt for investment returns using a professional-style trading engine.
Baruch College was ranked No. 3 overall with five students who finished in the Top 100. The following Baruch students placed in the Top 100 Overall Ranking: Chuhong Wen (undergraduate), 11th place; Brian McFarlane (undergraduate) 21st Place; Uma Khawar (undergraduate), 39th Place; Heriberto Jr. Romero (undergraduate) 81st Place; and Christina Buchanan (undergraduate) 100th Place. Fordham University was ranked first, with nine students finishing in the Top 100.
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Developer Notes #11 - Loot 2.0
Later this month, MindArk will be releasing a special
Loot 2.0
Version Update that will overhaul the way in which hunting loot is calculated and distributed. Many of the features and systems added over the past few years have gradually led to this update, which will significantly improve overall loot returns for the vast majority (upwards of 98%) of participants.
The information in this Developer Notes article is intended to inform participants of the upcoming changes and to gather initial impressions and feedback to help ensure a smooth implementation of this exciting update. Please bear in mind that the changes described below are still being finalized and tested, so some specific details may be changed upon release, while other changes may require additional refinement or testing and therefore may not appear in the initial
Loot 2.0
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Loot Changes
Loot calculations will be optimized and improved to better factor in the various costs associated with hunting activity, including: healing, ammo consumption, buffs, tool and armor deterioration, attachments, and more.
A special hunting bonus pool will be implemented that will distribute funds from various sources, including skill misses, PVP, marketing and special events, which will improve overall loot returns for all participants.
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rating parameter will be introduced, on a scale of 1-100, that indicates the efficiency of a tool and which influences loot calculations. This change from the once dominant damage/pec model will provide the design team with more freedom to release exciting and interesting items with a wider range of damage output and special effects. For example, our team will have the ability to create powerful new items that provide access to challenging and exciting content without dramatically increasing cost to play. Existing items will be assigned
values that reflect their relative efficiency to one another and to the entire array of items in the universe.
Avatar skills will play a role in loot calculations and this role will be expanded in future Version Updates. Imagine new professions that offer hunting specialization opportunities and a way to incrementally increase net loot returns for dedicated and active hunters.
MindArk has been monitoring the community discussions concerning so-called 'loot waves' and will implement changes in the
Loot 2.0
and subsequent Version Updates that will address this issue by improving the distribution of resources and items, with the goal of ensuring that loot opportunities are more interesting, dynamic and fair for all participants
Ammunition will be removed from hunting loot. This change has been requested by many participants over the years and will assist participants in more accurately tracking their results.
Loot value calculations and the composition of the items in loot will be affected by properly matching avatar skills and gear to the creature being hunted, rewarding efficient kills with more interesting loot. For optimal loot, it will be important to avoid inefficiencies such as low damage output compared to creature health, excessive time and cost to kill, overkill damage, unmaxed weapons and other factors. This system is intended to reward game knowledge, which has traditionally been an important and unique aspect of success in Entropia Universe, and to provide opportunities for participants to improve their loot returns via experimentation, optimization and specialization.
Also in the Loot 2.0 Version Update will be a range of improvements to various other systems with a eye toward lowering costs and increasing enjoyment for all Entropians. An example of such are the following planned changes to armor:
Armor Changes
Armor now decays significantly less per point of damage absorbed.
Armor no longer has a minimum decay based on total protection, it will now always decay proportionally to the amount of damage absorbed.
Armor can now absorb all incoming damage down to a minimum of 0.1 point of damage taken, instead of the previous 1.0 points of damage.
Armor and armor platings now decay independently based on the amount of damage they each actually absorb, rather than both decaying as if absorbing the full amount of received damage.
Armor decay is now linear per point of damage absorbed, rather than increasing in cost per damage absorbed.
A profession level requirement will be introduced for non-(L) armors. Meeting the required level results in the armor offering full protection at all condition values. If the profession requirement is not met, armor works as before, with protection decreasing relative to condition.
Our design and development teams have been working very hard on these important changes for many months now, and MindArk looks forward to incorporating valuable feedback from our wonderful and passionate community leading up to the release of
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Introducing the Entropia Universe Merchandise Store
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Many participants have contacted MindArk asking for official real-world Entropia Universe items.
Entropia Universe merchandise store hoodie. Click to access the store.
We are pleased to introduce the launch of the
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The merchandise store is operated by our partner Tictal. Orders are shipped directly from MindArk's office in Göteborg, Sweden to almost any location in the world via premium mail services from Postnord.
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CDF Announcement: Calypso Advisors
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To help ensure the safety of arriving colonists on Calypso the CDF recently have appointed six Calypso Advisors: Mallard, Oak, Hemlock, Hazel, Saguaro and Rowan.
The Calypso Advisors will guide newcomers and assist whenever help is needed. Occasionally the Advisors will also arrange newcomer events in areas like Camp Icarus and Halfmoon Bay where many newcomers start their journey on Planet Calypso.
CDF Colonel Briers explained the reasoning behind the appointments. The Advisors' main role is to give guidance for newcomers to survive out in the many harsh wildernesses of Calypso. Additionally the Advisors should work to tighten the relation between Calypso veterans and Calypso's future veterans, and to strengthen the overall community spirit to better withstand future challenges.
Colonists are advised to join the planet specific #calypsoadviser channel where they can get assistance from the Advisors and also help other Calypsians out by sharing their experiences and findings.
Please note that the Advisors are not MindArk employees and that they won't be able to assist with issues that are handled by Entropia Support. The Calypso Advisors are primarily online on weekends.
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Interview with Elias Holmlid
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Some time ago Elias posted his introductions on Calypso forum. I suspect it was then that I decided to contact him for an interview, although I'm not entirely certain of this.
I contacted Elias because I thought music is often an overlooked aspect of game development and not discussed as often as other aspects e.g. game graphics. I am very interested in knowing your thoughts on this and if I made a good choice.
Elias has been a pleasure to work with. I sent him a rather random and disordered list of questions. No complaints-he just sent a professional reply back. When I contacted Elias again later to ask for some pictures, and he did one better. Not only did he send in some pics, but also some more detailed responses. Going beyond the call of duty is always appreciated.
Tell us a little about yourself, where you were born etc.
I was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden where I still live and work. I became interested in music at the age of nine years old when I started to practice the piano. Apart from music, programming has always been an interest as well, and thus Im quite happy to be able to do both at MindArk now, especially since I have higher education in both software engineering and music.
How long have you been working in the music business?
I have been doing studio work from time to time for about fifteen years now. Usually I get hired by bands that need some keyboard work, arrangements etc. Prior to working as a musician at Mindark, I composed music for a couple of other games for PC/Xbox360 and iOS. I also play keyboards in a symphonic metal band called Dragonland. So far weve released five albums and toured countries like England and Japan.
When did you realise music was your calling?
When I was about nineteen years old I discovered the music of Rachmaninov and started practicing his C# prelude feverishly. Before that I had been playing with different bands, both keyboard and drums, but it was from this point that I really started to practice methodically and started to learn more advanced music theory.
Is there anything special that inspires you to write your music?
Rain and gloomy weather in general, which makes Gothenburg an ideal place to work.
What do you think about writing music for games?
I love it - running around the beautiful environments of for example the Calypso Thule area and just letting the inspiration flow is a great experience.
Have you worked in any other role apart from a musician?
Indeed, at Mindark I am employed as both software engineer and musician.
Tell us a little about Sweden
Sweden is a quite large country geographically in relation to its small population. For being so few, we have a great music export and an excellent games industry.
Whats your favourite film? what do you like about it?
If I have to name an all-time favorite I think that would have to be Gladiator, and especially the powerful and emotional score that Hans Zimmer created for it.
Name some of your fav pop music? what do you like about it?
Some popular groups that I like are Muse, Solar Fields, Mitch Murder, Crystal Castles, Daft Punk, Soilwork, Electric Youth and Finntroll. I also listen a lot to classical music; composers like Beethoven, Domenico Scarlatti, Brahms and Rachmaninov. Film/Game music as well of course everything by Hans Zimmer, Brian Tyler, Steve Jablonsky and Jesper Kyd. In general, Im attracted to interesting/emotional chord progressions and strong melodies, usually regardless of genre.
Which band do you particularly like and why?
My favorite band will always be Bal-Sagoth, a symphonic black-metal band from England. What I love about them is the extremely keyboard driven and forceful music with melodies and harmonies like no other (certain melodies from the Planet Suite by Gustav Holst would be the closest as well as some parts of the scores that Basil Poledouris wrote for the Conan movies).
Whats your fav book? what do you like about it?
This is a hard one, but if Id have to choose Id probably choose one of the novel collections that I have by H. P. Lovecraft. The sense of creeping horror that he manages to give his readers is astounding.
What attracted you to work for MindArk?
MindArk has been one of the foremost game companies in Gothenburg for quite some time now and when the opportunity came I applied for a job immediately since I always wanted to work in the game development business.
What do you like about your role at MindArk?
That I have the privilege to work with both code and music since I always thought that would be an ideal situation for me.
What equipment do you use to create your masterpieces at MindArk?
I use Cubase with plugins such as East West libraries, Symphobia, Zebra2 and Omnisphere. Wavelab for mastering. As master keyboard I use my good old Korg N5EX.
What advice would you give our budding musicians reading this article?
Study some fundamental music theory, itll always come in handy when inspiration is lacking.
Which music software would you recommend for beginner music hobbyists?
I started out with sequencing using Cakewalk which at that time was a user-friendly and simple sequencer. Nowadays I dont know, but if there are some stripped down and cheaper versions of Cubase they might be worth checking out.
Is the music all your work?
So far, Ive done music for various dungeons, the title screen, Calypso start room and Thule. When it comes to Calypso Ive done all the music for the quite recently revamped Cape Corinth server. For the remaining servers, most music was done by a previously employed musician named Lars Falk.
Is it under your sole control? or do you work as part of a team?
Yes, the only musician working here is me.
Do you commission external musicians to create new tracks?
No, not at MindArk and Calypso, the other planet partners might have done that though.
Any news on some upcoming music tracks?
Currently, work is being done on various Calypso background ambient tracks, as well as more action oriented tracks (for hunting, using vehicles etc). I designed a system for handling the dynamic alteration of music for different in-game situations a while back. So far, the system has been utilized for Cape Corinth (as well as some dungeons). A long term project is to make use of this system across the entirety of Calypso.
How important is music to a game?
For me, game music is of uttermost importance in order to enhance player immersion. If done properly it can really make you feel part of the game.
How important is music from a global community perspective? taking into account the internet and it's impact on global communities...
We use Soundcloud to make people more aware of the music. Hopefully some people hear it before knowing what Entropia Universe is, enjoy it, and give the game a shot. Furthermore, given the sheer scale of the game, new musical content might easily be missed, so to be sure to hear new tunes its a good idea to check out the Soundcloud page. It can be accessed at:
The name Elias features in all three main religions and refers to a name adopted by a prophet. Does this give you any special powers from time to time? prophetic visions about EU or in general life perhaps?
Of course! I hereby predict that Entropia Universe will be greatly improved and enhanced over the course of the next few years, both content-wise and from a player experience point of view. We have a great team now of experienced people and were working hard to make Entropia Universe an even greater game. Also, expect some nice new music flowing through your headphones in the near future.
Sadly it is here we must end this interview, and thank Elias for taking the time to entertain our curiosities. Although I am tempted to ask Elias exactly what these "greatly improved and enhanced" aspects will be, I leave that to you, our enquiringly savvy readers.
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The Quadwing Equus - Special edition Quadwing Interceptors
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Entropia Universe will be auctioning off 25 high-performance spacecraft. The new two-seater luxury vessels feature a warp drive for rapid interplanetary travel, along with unrivaled handling and top speed, critical when operating in potentially hostile regions.
The Quad-wing Interceptor is a medium fighter capable of space and atmospheric flight. Its 4-wing configuration is commonly seen patrolling space stations and mother ships to fend off pirate attacks! This fast and agile ship is the bread and butter interceptor for most private armies, although its also a favorite among privateers due to its weapons load out and speed.
Auctions for the fiery-red Quadwing Equus ships will begin on
December 9th, 2014
, with opening bids of 50,000 PED (5,000 USD). Bidding competition is expected to be fierce. End times for the 25 auction listings will be staggered at various hours of the day, and over a period of three weeks, so that interested parties from all time zones can participate.
To see all info regarding the Quadwing Equus and take part in the auctions, login to Entropia Universe using the full 3D PC-client and contact any auctioneer. You can also use the Android app
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Auctions for the special-edition Quad-Wing Equus spacecraft have now begun. The listings can be found under the Global Auction section, with a start bid of 50000 PED. Start and end times for the 25 auction listings will be staggered at various hours of the day and over a period of three weeks so that interested parties from all time zones can participate.
Upon completion of each Quad-Wing Equus auction, the winning bidder will receive a special NanoWarp I device that provides warp capability for Equus-class ships, along with a Space Thruster device that allows for atmospheric entries and departures. Both the NanoWarp I and Space Thruster devices are repairable.
The Quad-Wing Equus luxury spacecraft sacrifices cargo space in exchange for rapid transport capability, and thus has lower cargo capacity than other Quad-Wing ships (10 items / 40kg). Also, the top speed of the Equus degrades if the total carried weight (cargo + cockpit) exceeds 100kg, while warp capability becomes disabled once the total carried weight exceeds 150kg.
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Jays won't go wild this winter
Speaking to reporters in Toronto on Thursday afternoon, Blue Jays interim president and CEO Paul Beeston reiterated that the club isn't likely to go on any type of spending spree this winter. Beeston said the Jays remained focused on re-signing A.J. Burnett, but there's not much happening beyond that at the moment.
If the Jays can't retain Burnett, the club might be more inclined to keep the money planned for his contract, rather than use it to reel in any other free agents. Growing concerns about the economy and the decline of the Canadian dollar have Toronto re-evaluating the direction it wants to go. Beeston said the team's ticket sales are consistent with previous year, but sponsorship is down.
"The biggest decision we have to make is what direction we're going to go with the team," Beeston said. "We can spend $100 million, but if it doesn't make sense, why do it?"
Beeston added that the Blue Jays have a list of about 35-40 candidates — roughly half being "household names" — for the permanent president and CEO position. Beeston said he believes Toronto will have a replacement for outgoing president Paul Godfrey prior to the beginning of Spring Training.
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Jim Balsillie needs to buy this team from "Run this like a business" uncle Teddy and treat it like a toy and start being one of the high payroll teams. Either that or Uncle Ted needs to buy this from himself to take it away from his publicly traded company. As long as we are owned by a public company we will always be responsible to make money for the share holder and not winning for the fans!!!
In the analysis Forbes Magazine did of the 2007 season, the Jays had revenue of $160 million and an operating loss of $1.8 million before depreciation, interest and taxes. I expect 2008 was about the same.
Looking at 2009, The Jays have significant revenue and expense problems which are:
1) The collapse of the Canadian dollar increases their costs by between $30 and $40 million dollars versus 2008, if the dollar stays at the same levels it is today.
2) Their major corporate sponsors are GM, HSBC, Mastercard and Labatt's. I have no idea what the revenue was from this group, but I'd expect it to be significant. In case you haven't noticed GM are technically bankrupt, HSBC is losing money like every other international bank and Mastercard is probably hemoraging along with them. There could be a hit in revenue between this group of $10-$15 million.
3)With the Yanks owning their own building, they will not be providing anywhere near the funds for gate equallization as they have in the past. There will be a hit here for The Jays-how much-who knows, but it wll impact them.
4) I expect Rogers ad revenue on Jays broadcasts for 2009 will drop just like all ad revenue is dropping as a result of the recession we're in or going into. I have no idea how that deal is structured between Rogers and the Jays, but you can bet it has impact. In addition, the Jas revenu in other advertising at games will definately drop from 2008.
When you combine all 4 items, the Jays could be looking at a $45 to $60 million shortfall when compared to 2008. In order to "make this team competitve", the Jays need to re-sign Burnett and two huge bats which would probably cost
$45 to $60 million and that just gets us competitive-it doesn't guarantee a win. Will that increase fan revenue-maybe, but maybe it just holds gate revenue where it is because of the recession-so there is no gain.
So what you are suggesting is to have the owner lose $90 to $120 million in order to "win for the fans" and you would expect Jim Balsillie to do just that. Although, I do not know Balsillie personally, one thing I do know is he's not a dumb man. No owner is going to sign up to take that kind of hit to win for the fans-ain't happening and you're dreaming in technicolor if you think he would.
This team is very fornunate to have Mr. Ted Rogers as the owner; I'm sure you'll understand better as we move through 2009 because there could be teams that fold.
I've been thinking with all this talk about Toronto need for a leadoff hitter, and the fact that they don't have a lot of cash to spend maybe the angels could be a help. The Angels need a closer so it's possible to maybe swap BJ Ryan for Macier Izturis and one of their prospects preferably a infielder. I think the angels might bit because K-rod would have cost them a whole lot more to retain him. 10 m a year for Ryan off the books would enable Toronto in the long run to help them fill their line up and sign a front line starter and help bring in a big bat. Besides the angels are a team that by adding around 10 million is not a big deal, or we could maybe pay out a percentage on his salary. I am just not convinced signing a guy like furcal is smart with all the injuries he's had, and Isturis is low risk and just what the jays need.
Macier Izturis? True, BJ had a sub par year last year, some of which can be attributed to coming back from major surgery. But has has value fallen so far that all we expect the Jays to get back for him is Macier Izturis? SS that hit .260 with 5 HR 40 RBI and 10 SB are a DIME A DOZEN. How would he be an upgrade over Scutero? There has to be a better deal out there than this! Izturis has never been more than a platoon guy ( max 104 games a season). If the Jays want to deal Ryan, they need to wait and see how he performs in spring training.
A great Canadian has left us. All my sympathies go to the Rogers family and friends on the passing of Mr. Ted Rogers.
so do you guys think that Roger's passing is a good thing or bad thing as far as the Jays are concerned?
Ted Rogers was a great man,It's a sad day for the Jays.
As for what it will mean for the Jays i dont think it will change anything,they will not be able to compete in 09 with the same team they had last year.
It looks like some of the young guns will get a chance to show their stuff which is all right with me.
Do you guys know what happens to the Jays now? I mean are they going to be inherited or sold or something?
I don't think the Jays will be sold,Rogers company is the owner and it will stay together,The only question is will they think the same way Rogers did or will they go the other way and cut the payroll,only time will tell.
One thing for sure is no big bats via free agency this year.
What do you think will happen to the Jays.
How about you Kate.
There will be no huge free agent signings-that's for sure. and that is a good thing. I heard a rumor The Jays let some people go at head office, but haven't been able to confirm it. Clearly, they are looking at a daunting financial situation for 2009 as I pointed out in a post above.
I am hoping that once Beeston picks the new President we will see some wholesale changes-including Riccardi, and dump some of the large contracts we have and rebuild.
I hope by trading deadline in 2009, we have traded Wells, Rolen, Overbay, Ryan, Barajas, Halliday and Downs for high quality prospects.
In the piece JB wrote as posted on the website, it states Lind and Rios are two of the players who could be traded and no where are the names Halliday or Downs.
In my view, trading Lind or any of our young prospects is a dumb move, Lind's probably two to three years away from really showing his real potential. Trading him now, is stupidity, which is probably why JP will.
Rios only gets $5.9 million in 2009 and is the guy to take over CF. The outfielder to dump is Vernon Wells. Keep the other 4 and forget about a dedicated dh at 3-5 mill. per year.
Let's trade Wells, Rolen, Overbay, Downs, Halliday, Barajas, and Ryan for prospects. Guys like Rios and Hill have got to be the new leaders of this team going forward.
Just a simple observation, if we are non-tendering Tallet and Frasor, why didn't we trade them pre the trading deadline last year?
I doubt anyone, including Beeston, knows what to do. Consequently, Beeston may take a page from "Stand Pat" and do just that. In my opinion, this is a good idea. Wait until the new president is hired, then let him clean house on and off the field. Notice that both the Raptors and Leafs are trying to re-invent/re-tool themselves by first hiring a supposed "star" president and director of operations. Perhaps the Jays will take a page from the same playbook and try to hire someone with star-potential to put confidence back into the fan base while the team is inevitably torn down and re-tooled to face the new economic realities. Any ideas on who this person might be?
I keep hearing that Stan Kaston from the Washington Nationals is the number 1 candidate right now. I heard too that he was in Toronto about a week and a half ago.


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Education reform that makes it harder for teachers to go on strike, easier for educators to be fired and could lengthen the school day for students in Chicago is now law.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed the landmark legislation Monday at an elementary school in the Chicago suburb of Maywood. He says it was done collaboratively, unlike in other states where lawmakers and union members have fought.
Unions, reform groups and legislators have largely supported the reform. But the Chicago Teachers Union has objected to the measure's final language on strikes.
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The Montreal Impact are still searching for their first MLS away win this season after drawing 0-0 with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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Three years later, there's a knock on the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says "What the hell was that all about?"
3 rolls left over
My wife had been at me for some while to get the lounge redecorated
"Frank and Mary have just done theirs," she said. They lived 4 doors away. Their house (like many of estates in GB) is exactly the same layout as ours, having been built by the same builder in the same boring way.
I went round there – she was right, their lounge looked really good. And the wallpaper was Ok. I asked Frank where he'd bought it and how many rolls, to save me having to work it out.
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A woman with a clipboard just knocked at our door.
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She takes off her bra and panties..now completely nude, says again. "Come on Santa..lets have some FUN..we'll be done before the clock strikes ONE !
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Don't wanna ruin dem slippers
An old man goes into a pharmacy to buy Viagra.
'Can I have six tablets cut in quarters?' he asked.
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I just want it sticking out far enough so I don't piss on my slippers.'
Parent similarities
My girlfriend was reading in a magazine that men are attracted to women that resemble their mothers. She said, "You've never told me about your parents, what was your mother like?"
I said, "I don't remember them. They died when our plane crashed in Africa when I was six months old. I survived and was raised by a hippo."
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The man replied, "That's okay. It's important for her to see what a man looks like after he has given up drinking and golf.
At the gates of Heaven
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The couple found themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven.
While waiting, they began to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven?
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The couple sat and waited, and waited. Two months passed and the couple was still waiting.
While waiting, they began to wonder what would happen if their marriage didn't work out; could you get a divorce in heaven?
After yet another month, St. Peter finally returned, looking somewhat bedraggled. "Yes," he informed the couple, "You can get married in Heaven."
"Great!" said the couple, "But we were just wondering, what if things don't work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?"
St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slammed his clipboard onto the ground.
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"OH, COME ON!," St. Peter shouted,
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Frontier Silicon launches new Network Audio module with iPhone 5 docking at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair
launch of Venice 6.5, frontier Silicon's cost-effective module for network audio devices
Frontier Silicon launches new Network Audio module
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Hong Kong: Frontier Silicon, the leading supplier of Digital Radio and Network Audio technology, today announces the launch of Venice 6.5, its most cost-effective module for network audio devices.
Venice 6.5 (FS2026-5) builds on the success of Frontier´s Venice range of digital audio modules, offering best-in-class performance in network audio and broadcast radio. Designed around Chorus 3, Frontier's latest system-on-chip (SoC), Venice 6.5 also represents a leap forward in terms of functionality. Following the launch by Apple last month, the module supports iPhone 5 docking using the new Lightning connector. The new Wi-Fi® interface supports the 802.11n standard in dual 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, improving transmission speeds and making it more resilient to interference from other home appliances.
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Frontier Silicon is the world's leading supplier of integrated circuits and modules for digital radio and network audio products. In August 2012, the company was acquired by Toumaz Limited and is now part of an enlarged group focused on the digital audio, consumer sports & fitness and professional healthcare markets.
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Related to ensconce: indubitably, inane, peculiar, rambunctious
ensconce (oneself) in (something)
To plant or place oneself in a particular thing, setting, or situation. My brother's best friend is always trying to ensconce himself in our family gatherings, much to my annoyance. I ensconced myself in the airplane seat and tried to take a nap.
See also: ensconce
ensconce oneself in something
Fig. to establish oneself in something; to settle oneself into something; to place oneself firmly into something. He ensconced himself in the most comfortable chair. Sally ensconced herself in the huge throne and pretended she was a queen.
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My brother Steve lives near Brands Hatch in Kent. This is quite appropriate really. He's always been a bit of a thrill-seeker. After his motorbike accident a few years back, he seems to have decided to treat the wheelchair as merely a transfer from two wheels to four.
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What's this ? Has the daredevil spirit suddenly disappeared and been replaced by a Nissan Micra ?
Steve's latest mode of transport is a Nissan GT-R. It looks like it's breaking the speed limit, even when it's parked on the drive.
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