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May 9, 2013 May 9, 2013 Dan O.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
The only way you were getting rich in the 30's was by robbing banks. So yeah, hate on these two for being young, smart, and prosperous.
Living in America during the Depression was hard. However, for Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty): it sure as hell wasn't as long as they had their guns, their minds, and their love to fully round everything out. Together, the two pulled off a series of daring bank robberies and found their way to becoming two of the most notorious outlaws in American history. This is their sad, but true story.
Viewing these older movies and reviewing them is not an easy chore to complete, especially when they are considered "classics" like this one here. Usually, you have to take this movie how it is but you also feel pressured into making it sound like this movie is some end-all, be-all masterpiece, just because you saw people like Roger Ebert (R.I.P. my friend) say so. However, I'm not going to back down from a fight and I'm going to step over the line and say that THIS MOVIE IS……..good.
What makes this movie such a classic in terms of American cinema is because it was broke down some large-barriers back in the day. Due to the fact that it was filled with incredible amounts of violence, some sexual tension that was actually shown (somewhat), and some booty-showing, this movie had some people up in arms about what people should, and should not see in the movie theaters (oh, if only they could see us now). But that was back in 1967, when these sort of things being in a movie were almost unheard of, which is why you have to give Arthur Penn a lot of credit for taking that huge step and showing his material for what it was worth. The violence and killings here aren't as graphic and disturbing as some of the stuff we see now, but the film still has plenty of it to make anybody's grand-mom get a little scared.
"We came here to do two things: look stylish and get all your money. Where shall we begin?"
One thing that at first bothered me, was that I felt like Penn was really just glamorizing everything that these two did. From the robberies, to the kidnappings, to the murders, and to everything else, it felt like I was watching Penn show us how cool it is to be like them, when in reality: he was just showing us the facts. A lot of the stuff you see in this film, is pretty much how it all happened and it's not being shown in any hip or cool way, it's just the way it was and how these two functioned back in the days. And whenever the shoot-out scenes do come up, they are very fun and you never know what's going to happen next. That is, unless you haven't been paying attention in history-class, ever.
But what really made me realize that this is no masterpiece, is that it's just so damn dated with it's writing. Right from the start, we get all of this corny talk between Bonnie and Clyde where they are constantly just acting like total dumb-asses with their Southern accents that make them sound like a really-bad extra from Deliverance. That was obviously annoying, and a lot of the delivery that Beatty and Dunaway used too, was annoying just because they seemed just a tad too spirited about all of this, almost to the point of where it was basically campy. I mean, what do I expect from a film that was made in the late 60's, but I know what bothers me, and half of this dialogue is what did it for me.
Also, aside from the main 4 in this cast, everybody else sucks at acting. The kid who played C.W. Moss was really bad and made me laugh my ass off by how idiotic this character, and this actor was. For a prime example, there was the one scene where Bonnie and Clyde first meet him, and he just looks so damn awkward, stumbling around the set like a little fool. His character is pretty much one of those stereotypical country-bumpkins, that doesn't know how to do anything else other than fix cars (because you know, that's what all Southerners do). Hell, even the film wanted to take the high-road and go off and write him as he truly was in real life, then good, just get a better actor to play it so it isn't so damn obvious that this kid blows major cock. There's plenty of others here that excruciatingly bad as well and I think it's just a strange mixture of bad acting and some bad lines that just makes everybody come off like they're over-acting it a bit. But in some cases, they aren't even acting at all, so it's either one way or another. No reason for the Blondie reference, but just thought I'd throw it in there while it's still fresh and clean in my head.
Messing with a person's mustache back in the 30's? Unforgivable, they say!
But other than these terrible supporting-performances, Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway do some pretty kick-ass jobs with their titular roles and are easily the best things about this flick. They definitely have some great chemistry together and you can tell that the film is going to show them a lot together, but it surprisingly doesn't. Instead, it gives them more time apart to develop on their own, but even when it does come back to them being with one another, it feels like it's developing both of their characters and giving us two people that we can feel some essence of sympathy for and actually like. Beatty is this wild, high-strung dude that just wants to make his lady happy, and Dunaway is this sad and l0nely girl that is getting the worst case of homesickness, ever. Two very good performances as even when things for Bonnie and Clyde turn darker and they start doing more bad things, you still like them and I don't know why that was. Either way, easily the best things about this flick even if there is some more to see.
Oh, and don't forget to be on the look-out for a performance from Gene Hackman as Clyde's big-bro. Having Gene Hackman in any movie is always a treat, but this one especially since he actually shows everybody how to act. God, I miss him.
Consensus: Probably more influential than it is perfection, Bonnie and Clyde suffers from a terribly-dated script, and bad performances from everybody else involved, other than the four main stars. Still, you can't go wrong with a film that was willing to show us these two criminals in a sympathetic-light and be able to get away with it, surprisingly. Oh, and the final scene is pretty freakin' awesome, too. But I bet you have all already seen it, haven't you?
7 / 10 = Rental!!
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The Vern says:
I can understand the historical importance of a movie like this because it did break new ground. For the most part I was very entertained by this, but yeah some of the acting is laughable. I also thought that Bonnie and Clyde's relationship could have been established a little better. She meets him outside her house and what seems like a few hours she's already robbing banks with him.
CMrok93 says:
It does seem to happen pretty quickly, but Beatty and Dunaway keep it surprisingly grounded.
Terry Malloy's Pigeon Coop says:
Nice review mate. I've had this to watch at home forever but just haven't got round to it.
Get around to it when it hits your mind the hardest. Not something worth going crazy for, but still worth the watch.
armanddc says:
Like Terry, I have this on video and haven't been able to watch it. It has been for years in my ever-growing queue.
Give it a chance when you can! I did and I was pretty happy.
ckckred says:
Nice review. Its cultural influence is stronger than the film itself, but I still love the movie.
It seems like that is true. Although I can't say that the movie is all that bad either. Thanks!
keith7198 says:
Mighty fine review. I haven't seen this in a while but I like it. Time for a revisit!
This is one of my favorite movies ever! I may actually agree with you about the script, but for some reason that makes me love it even more. But I really hate how the only one to win an oscar for this was the actress that played Blanche when she was so obnoxious. Ah well. Nice review!
Can't believe she actually one because all she did was mope, yell, and be annoying. Thanks Hunter!
I love that last shoot out scene with the cops. It shows you so much information in a matter of seconds. Great review Dan!
Java Girl says:
Aww, Southern accents are cute! Never saw this movie, but it looks interesting. I like Gene Hackman too. Now, you've got me curious about the ending…..
Nostra says:
This is a movie which I know is widely loved, but personally I really don't like it. Have watched it twice, but besides its historical importance I didn't think it was that good really.


Objective To investigate the efficacy of short-term full-dose prophylaxis in adult Chinese patients with severe hemophilia A. Methods Thirteen adult Chinese patients with severe hemophilia A receiving on-demand or low-dose prophylaxis underwent ultrasound examination of the target joints and evaluation of Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS). The data of annual bleeding episodes in the period of on-demand or low-dose prophylaxis were collected retrospectively from the patients, and the changes in bleeding and joint condition (ultrasound findings of the target joints and HJHS) were observed during short-term full-dose prophylaxis. The activity intensity of the patients was assessed using the IPAQ questionnaire, and the 72 h FVIII trough activity was measured during full-dose prophylaxis. Results The median age of the 13 patients was 26.0 (20.5-29.0) years. For full-dose prophylaxis, the patients received a median therapeutic dose of 31.0 (29.1-33.0) IU/kg, administered for 3 times per week; the median 72 h FVIII trough activity of patients was 1.7% (1.3-3.4%). During the follow-up period for 3 months, the annual bleeding rates (ABR) and annual joint bleeding rates (AJBR) decreased significantly in all the patients (P=0.001 and 0.001, respectively), but zero bleeding was achieved in only 4 patients (30.8%) and zero joint bleeding in 7 patients (53.8%); 9 patients (69.2%) still experienced breakthrough bleeding. The damage severity of target joints assessed by ultrasound and HJHS in 6 patients (46.2%)was worse than before and no obvious progression of target joints damage was found in 7 patients (53.8%). Compared with the patients without progression, the patients with worsened joint damage had poorer baseline joint condition, higher bleeding frequencies before and during the follow-up, a higher intensity of physical activity, and a lower baseline FVIII activity. Conclusion At present, although short-term full-dose prophylaxis can significantly reduce the bleeding and partially prevent the progression of joint damage, it is not yet possible to achieve the goal of zero bleeding for all adult patients with severe hemophilia A in China, nor can it completely prevent further joint damage. For adult patients with different clinical bleeding phenotypes, joint conditions and physical activity intensity, individualized therapy involving additional evaluation methods should be implemented, and physiotherapy and surgical intervention can be considered when necessary.


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JC Plays It Safe With Justin Remark, But Fillets Clay
Rolling Stone caught up with JC Chasez to preview his new album 'Schizophrenic' and was asked about his bandmate Justin Timberlake's claim that 'Justified' was better than anything *NSYNC put out. "You're always trying to up the bar on yourself," he said. "It's probably his best performance and material because he's pushed himself to get better. When we did 'Celebrity', he thought that was his best work." JC was a little less diplomatic when pressured to reveal what kind of music he didn't like. "I don't want to hurt the kid's feeling, but. Dude, I can't take another Clay Aiken record," JC opined.
Backstage With Clay Aiken At 'The Way' Video Shoot
February 19, 2004 – Entertainment Tonight featured footage of Clay on the set of his new video for 'The Way'. Aiken also discussed his tour with fellow 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson. "We were going to do our own tours," he said. "And we were going to do smaller venues, but we decided it was a good idea to try and put it together."
Super Bowl Scandal's Aftermath Lives On
February 6, 2004 – Conan O'Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Wednesday night, "The aftermath of the Super Bowl scandal is still going on. CBS is so upset that they are going to have a five minute delay at the Grammys to prevent nudity, anything offensive and Clay Aiken from reaching TV viewers."
Clay Aiken Wows The Depends Crowd Too
January 25, 2004 – Ratethemusic.com reports Clay receives undies not only from young women, but senior women too. "I do occasional get a panty or two thrown on the stage," Aiken said. "One time I got some Depends with a little note that said, 'Your older fans love you too!' They weren't used!"
Aiken added that strange letters are also something he gets from fans. "There's some very interesting stuff we get," Aiken explained. "I had one lady one time who told me that she and her husband (had sex) to videotapes from me on the show. I went and washed my hands right after I read that letter!"
Claymates Push Aiken To Best Album Of '03 Win
January 4, 2004 – Our previous poll asking what was your favorite pop album released in 2003 saw 40.3% vote for 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken's debut 'Measure of a Man', just enough to beat out Britney Spears with her latest, 'In The Zone' at 36.8%. Far behind those two were 'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson with her debut 'Thankful', getting 7.4%. At the bottom of the pile, below 1%, were Nick Lachey with 'SoulO' and Jewel with '0304'.
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8 thoughts on "JC Plays It Safe With Justin Remark, But Fillets Clay"
usuckbananas says:
Clay's CD is WAY more tolerable than JC's what the hell was he thinking? He talks a lot of crap for someone who can't back it up.
stallion says:
Not everybody is a Clay fan. You people are teenyboppers for letting JC comment piss you off this much. He wasn't trying to piss off Aiken he just said he wasn't a fan of his music. JC understands that people don't like his music (close minded Backstreet fans)
I don't understand why you people are taking this as a diss. A lot of people don't like Clay Aiken. A lot of people don't like JC big deal. He wasn't trying to start anything but he let the person who was giving him the interview answer the question. I'm sure he probably regret saying that now like when Britney Spear diss the RollingStone Magazine for a comment she regret but they force her into saying it.
weebongo says:
Clay's career will be over quicker than Kelly's. Kelly had one hit from her album then the rest of the songs flopped. The only place you'll see Clay in few years is doing Liza impersonations.
JC had a hand in writing all 17 tracks on his albums. Clay didn't write one song on his. Clay's album was rush released to capitalize on his newfound fame. There was not nearly the amount of thought that went into his album that went to JC's. Clay is still on the line to becoming a one hit wonder.
sweetheart_805 says:
I'm a big Nsync fan, and I'm also a Clay fan. I bought JC's CD Tuesday, and almost every song on it makes me laugh. JC is talented, but he shouldn't talk bad about any singer, especially one as talented as Clay. Whether you like Clay or not, he has a great voice. JC shouldn't be putting anyone's music down until he listens to the crap songs HES put out.
JLOVER101 says:
Unfortunately for JC, I don't think Schizo will sell anywhere near the amount of albums that Clay sold his first week out. I think it would be much nicer of him to keep his mouth shut.
I would still expect him to do fairly well though, because he does have some radio friendly stuff on there, it's just totally different from what I was expecting. Oh, and I wasn't expecing *Nsync music either, but I was expecting so much more, and I didn't get that.
clayfan says:
I don't think JC needs to bother dusting off the shelves to make room for a double-platinum album award like Clay got. We also won't be seeing JC at No. 1 on the album chart like we saw Clay. Only insecure former boybanders need to diss The Clayton.
popnicklover says:
JC shouldn't be criticizing other artists who've made better albums than his crapfest of a record. Sure, it's his opinion, but nobody forced him to listen to Clay's album, so it's really his own fault that he listened to it. If you don't like Clay, fine, then don't listen to anymore of his albums.
Lava33 says:
I don't know what all you clay-mates are talking about. JC's album is very good and I know you haters haven't bought it by the comments some of you have made. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISS SOMEONE'S ALBUM AT LEAST LISTEN TO IT OR SHUT THE HECK UP IF YOU HAVEN'T! I have listened to Clay's album, its ok. He basically plays it safe. JC takes risks in his music, but I guess it depends on what type of music you like. JC didn't make that comment about clay in a malicious or nasty way, its his opinion. NOT EVERYONE LOVES CLAY! GET OVER IT!

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Giant Eagle's reputation as an industry innovator could move farther westward should the O'Hara-based grocer pursue Marsh Supermarkets.
Indianapolis-based Marsh announced in late November it had hired Merrill Lynch & Co. "to explore strategic alternatives" including a possible sale. Its stock is down some 30 percent in five years. Calls to Indianapolis for comment were not returned.
It wouldn't be a stretch for Western Pennsylvania's dominant grocer to move farther west from its 15-store Columbus and 44-store Cleveland strongholds.
If Giant Eagle sees it can turn around Marsh's lackluster string of quarterly results — and pay roughly $400 million plus inventory — a deal is possible, according to one analyst.
Flickinger said Giant Eagle has had great success negotiating with its unions, including the Teamsters, meat cutters and bakers because it has managed over the years to add union jobs at its stores.
"Giant Eagle continues to examine opportunities for strategic growth but has nothing to publicly disclose on this matter at this time," said Giant Eagle spokesman Rob Borella.
A public company since 1953, Marsh's executive roster includes some nine members named Marsh. Many analysts and industry watchers believe the company, like privately held Giant Eagle, still operates like a family-run business.
Industry watchers said Marsh also is caught in the crossfire between Wal-Mart which, as is the case in Western Pennsylvania, is putting a tremendous press on the Midwest with its Supercenters; Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based chain of 170 supercenters; and traditional grocer Kroger.
Flickinger said Marsh is highly motivated to do a deal, as every month it waits, the greater the pressure builds on its profit outlook.
Chief executive: Don Marsh, son of founder Ermal Marsh.
Sales: Year ending April 2: $1.7 billion.


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After living through the revolution in Kiev, I've decided it's time to move, so me and my partner moved to Poland and started our own print-on-demand business.
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'Thor: Ragnarok': Kevin Feige Reveals Why The Film Includes The Hulk
Although a new solo film starring the Green Goliath has been rumored for years, Marvel Studios finally reveals why the Hulk is in 'Thor: Ragnarok'.
by Michael Vassallo on October 12, 2017
Although we have seen the Green Goliath appear in both Avengers films, that still hasn't stopped fans from clamoring for another solo movie starring Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and his hulking alter ego. Specifically, a film based on the widely popular comic book arc "Planet Hulk", which has been rumored for years.
During a recent press junket, ScreenRant spoke with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige who revealed why the decision to put the Hulk in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok and how it was important to make sure that Thor (Chris Hemsworth) didn't go up against the threat of Hela (Cate Blanchett) alone:
"We were thinking about what other Marvel players to bring into Thor's story, which was important to us, it was important to Chris [Hemsworth], he had looked and seen Captain America get Black Widow and Iron Man, and all of these other players and he goes, 'Mate, who's coming into my movies?'"
Although Thor has a vast amount of supporting characters that have yet to appear on film, Feige advises that having the relationship between the God of Thunder and the Hulk be further explored on film was a priority for the studio:
"As we were thinking about that, number one, with Thor, more so than any of the other players, he's got an amazing cast of characters in his books. So certainly, one of your questions about Sif, I'm jokingly pushing aside, but really it was we wanted to see Valkyrie in this movie. We wanted to introduce Hela in this movie, and there's Balder and there's Beta Ray Bill and there's still people we haven't done yet because he's got such a great cast of characters. But in terms of other Marvel characters we kept thinking about how fun it would be if we took our two most heroic, most powerful characters, Thor and Hulk."
Feige also details how the ending of Avengers: Age of Ultron having the Hulk venturing off in the Quinjet away from the rest of his teammates provided the ample excuse to bring Hulk into space and to clash with Thor yet again:
"[We wanted to] pit them against each other and but also play the humor and the fish out of water humor between Thor and Banner. And that leads us to, maybe that plane at the end of Ultron did go into space, and maybe this is a chance to see Gladiator Hulk."
Here's the official synopsis for Thor: Ragnarok:
In Marvel Studios' "Thor: Ragnarok", Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladictorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk!
Directed by Taika Waititi, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.
Thor: Ragnarok will be released in theaters on November 3, 2017.
Michael Vassallo


Cotinus coggygria is an eye-catching shrub remarkable for its magnificent foliage, especially in autumn.
Shrubs are the backbone of a garden's structure, giving shape to old-fashioned herbaceous borders and providing dramatic focal points. From the pretty flowering shrubs of the cottage garden to stately Victorian evergreens, there have never been so many to choose from.
spent some time in its planter, and the ball of compost around the roots may have dried out completely.
will not revive it and it will not survive. As a precaution, before planting immerse the rootball and its container in a bucket of water for at least fifteen minutes, until bubbles stop coming to the surface.
Lots of water: Immediately after planting your shrub, give it ten to fifteen litres of tepid water, even if it is raining. This isn't just an old gardener's tale, but a necessity to help the plant to bed in and let the rootball make good contact with the soil.
If the water does not soak in fast, create a small basin by building up a ridge of soil around the plant. Fill it with water and let it ebb away, then repeat until your can is empty.
Before choosing shrubs, assess your soil and test its acidity or alkalinity with a DIY kit from the garden centre or by having it analysed by a lab.
Dry earth for most of the year.
Keep an eye on the roots: Shrubs are almost always sold in containers. Check the root system to make sure that it will flourish once you get it home.
Turn the plant over to check that the roots are not poking through the drainage holes which is a sign that it has spent too long in the pot. Don't be afraid to take the plant out of its container. It should have several white roots all around the rootball. If it doesn't, the plant has been recently repotted and you will be paying unnecessarily for a large pot.
Look after bare-rooted plants: Some shrubs are not sold in containers, but have been lifted from the soil where they were raised, so that their roots are bare. They should be planted in winter while they are dormant. Avoid frosty weather when planting and do not plant in frozen or waterlogged soil.
Before planting a bare�rooted shrub, prepare the roots. This is called 'dressing' them. Cut off any broken or damaged roots, trim the larger ones, but do not touch the little ones, as these are the ones that take up water from the soil.
To plant, follow the same procedure as for a containerized plant. So that you do not plant too deeply, lay the handle of your spade across the planting hole. The neck of the shrub � the spot between the roots and the trunk that you may be able to identify by a soil mark made when it was in the ground � should be at that level.
Mistakes to avoid: To give your shrubs the best chance, avoid these common pitfalls.
Don't plant them too close together. The shrubs will become overcrowded after two or three years and you will have to dig some up just when they are settling in.
Don't economise by buying shrubs that are too small. It is better to buy a few large, good�quality plants and to enrich the soil correctly when planting.
Avoid autumn feeding. This encourages the formation of soft and sappy new shoots that will only freeze and be damaged by frosts and cold.
Plant when it is cool, but never when it freezes: The best time to plant shrubs is at the end of autumn so they can settle in before the growing season in spring. In areas where winters are harsh, it is better to plant in spring. But whenever you plant, never put a shrub in the ground when it is freezing.
Growing acid-loving plants in the wrong soil: Don't try to grow acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias and heathers in alkaline soil by just filling a trench with ericaceous compost. These plants are not designed for such conditions, and you can't beat nature. Even though initially this method may work, it is only a temporary measure and creates an artificial environment that the plant will exhaust in two to three years before becoming stunted and sick.
If your soil is already acidic but not a low enough pH for the plants you want to grow, then this method has a better chance of working. You may still need to lift the plant every few years and add more ericaceous compost to the hole.
If your soil is alkaline but you are determined to grow an acid�loving specimen, consider growing it in a large planter filled with ericaceous compost.
Living with an alkaline soil: Although an alkaline soil may restrict your choice of plants, there are many that tolerate it.They include cotoneasters, forsythia, the scented philadelphus and its relative, deutzia. Far less effort is involved if you grow only those plants that will enjoy your soil conditions.
If your soil is very chalky, you could try modifying it over time by adding ericaceous compost or sulphur chips. But this should be done gradually, as a too-sudden change might endanger the plants that are already there.
To maximise your chance of success with a plant that is not suited to your soil conditions, use a lined trench. However,you will still need to renew the acidic mulch from time to time.
mini-digger. Line the bottom and sides.
2. Use a sheet of thick, permeable membrane, which lets water soak away but prevents the soils from mixing.
3.Half-fill the hole with gravel, then part-till with acid [ericaceous) compost, available at garden centres.
4. Immerse the plant's rootball in water for half an hour, then position it in the hole and fill with compost.
5. Firm in the plant and make a recessed area to retain water around the base. Trim the membrane.
6. Water well, then spread a layer of an acidic mulch such as pine bark around the base of the plant.


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The Ask a Musician program lets you get to know the musicians of the NJSO personally. Meet them during intermissions of most concerts.
Have you ever wondered just how a bassoon works? Or what kind of training is needed to be an orchestral musician? You have the chance to find out! Visit with musicians and ask your questions during intermission of selected concerts. An announcement will be made from stage at every concert at which the Ask a Musician program is available.
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Deep Blue was a chess-playing computer developed by IBM. It is known for being the first piece of artificial intelligence to win both a chess game and a chess match against a reigning world champion under regular time controls.
Deep Blue won its first game against a world champion on February 10, 1996, when it defeated Garry Kasparov in game one of a six-game match. However, Kasparov won three and drew two of the following five games, defeating Deep Blue by a score of 4–2. Deep Blue was then heavily upgraded, and played Kasparov again in May 1997. Deep Blue won game six, therefore winning the six-game rematch 3½–2½ and becoming the first computer system to defeat a reigning world champion in a match under standard chess tournament time controls. Kasparov accused IBM of cheating and demanded a rematch. IBM refused and retired Deep Blue.
Development for Deep Blue began in 1985 with the ChipTest project at Carnegie Mellon University. This project eventually evolved into Deep Thought, at which point the development team was hired by IBM. The project evolved once more with the new name Deep Blue in 1989. Grandmaster Joel Benjamin was also signed on to the development team by IBM.
The project was started as ChipTest at Carnegie Mellon University by Feng-hsiung Hsu, followed by its successor, Deep Thought. After their graduation from Carnegie Mellon, Hsu, Thomas Anantharaman, and Murray Campbell from the Deep Thought team were hired by IBM Research to continue their quest to build a chess machine that could defeat the world champion. Hsu and Campbell joined IBM in autumn 1989, with Anantharaman following later. Anantharaman subsequently left IBM for Wall Street and Arthur Joseph Hoane joined the team to perform programming tasks. Jerry Brody, a long-time employee of IBM Research, was recruited for the team in 1990. The team was managed first by Randy Moulic, followed by Chung-Jen (C J) Tan.
After Deep Thought's 1989 match against Kasparov, IBM held a contest to rename the chess machine and it became "Deep Blue", a play on IBM's nickname, "Big Blue". After a scaled-down version of Deep Blue, Deep Blue Jr., played Grandmaster Joel Benjamin, Hsu and Campbell decided that Benjamin was the expert they were looking for to develop Deep Blue's opening book, and Benjamin was signed by IBM Research to assist with the preparations for Deep Blue's matches against Garry Kasparov.
In 1995 "Deep Blue prototype" (actually Deep Thought II, renamed for PR reasons) played in the 8th World Computer Chess Championship. Deep Blue prototype played the computer program Wchess to a draw while Wchess was running on a personal computer. In round 5 Deep Blue prototype had the white pieces and lost to the computer program Fritz 3 in 39 moves while Fritz was running on an Intel Pentium 90 MHz personal computer. In the end of the championship Deep Blue prototype was tied for second place with the computer program Junior while Junior was running on a personal computer.
Deep Blue and Kasparov played each other on two occasions. The first match began on February 10, 1996, in which Deep Blue became the first machine to win a chess game against a reigning world champion (Garry Kasparov) under regular time controls. However, Kasparov won three and drew two of the following five games, beating Deep Blue by a score of 4–2 (wins count 1 point, draws count ½ point). The match concluded on February 17, 1996.
Deep Blue was then heavily upgraded (unofficially nicknamed "Deeper Blue") and played Kasparov again in May 1997, winning the six-game rematch 3½–2½, ending on May 11. Deep Blue won the deciding game six after Kasparov made a mistake in the opening, becoming the first computer system to defeat a reigning world champion in a match under standard chess tournament time controls.
The system derived its playing strength mainly out of brute force computing power. It was a massively parallel, RS/6000 SP Thin P2SC-based system with 30 nodes, with each node containing a 120 MHz P2SC microprocessor, enhanced with 480 special purpose VLSI chess chips. Its chess playing program was written in C and ran under the AIX operating system. It was capable of evaluating 200 million positions per second, twice as fast as the 1996 version. In June 1997, Deep Blue was the 259th most powerful supercomputer according to the TOP500 list, achieving 11.38 GFLOPS on the High-Performance LINPACK benchmark.
The Deep Blue chess computer that defeated Kasparov in 1997 would typically search to a depth of between six and eight moves to a maximum of twenty or even more moves in some situations. Levy and Newborn estimate that one additional ply (half-move) increases the playing strength 50 to 70 Elo points.
Deep Blue's evaluation function was initially written in a generalized form, with many to-be-determined parameters (e.g. how important is a safe king position compared to a space advantage in the center, etc.). The optimal values for these parameters were then determined by the system itself, by analyzing thousands of master games. The evaluation function had been split into 8,000 parts, many of them designed for special positions. In the opening book there were over 4,000 positions and 700,000 grandmaster games. The endgame database contained many six piece endgames and five or fewer piece positions. Before the second match, the chess knowledge of the program was fine tuned by grandmaster Joel Benjamin. The opening library was provided by grandmasters Miguel Illescas, John Fedorowicz, and Nick de Firmian. When Kasparov requested that he be allowed to study other games that Deep Blue had played so as to better understand his opponent, IBM refused. However, Kasparov did study many popular PC computer games to become familiar with computer game play in general.
Writer Nate Silver suggests that a bug in Deep Blue's software led to a seemingly random move (the 44th in the first game) which Kasparov misattributed to "superior intelligence". Subsequently, Kasparov experienced a drop in performance due to anxiety in the following game.
After the loss, Kasparov said that he sometimes saw deep intelligence and creativity in the machine's moves, suggesting that during the second game, human chess players had intervened on behalf of the machine, which would be a violation of the rules. IBM denied that it cheated, saying the only human intervention occurred between games. The rules provided for the developers to modify the program between games, an opportunity they said they used to shore up weaknesses in the computer's play that were revealed during the course of the match. Kasparov requested printouts of the machine's log files but IBM refused, although the company later published the logs on the Internet. Kasparov demanded a rematch, but IBM refused and dismantled Deep Blue. Owing to an insufficient sample of games between Deep Blue and officially rated chess players, a chess rating for Deep Blue was not established.
In 2003 a documentary film was made that explored these claims. Entitled Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine, the film interviews some people who suggest that Deep Blue's victory was a ploy by IBM to boost its stock value.
One of the cultural impacts of Deep Blue was the creation of a new game called Arimaa designed to be much more difficult for computers than chess.
Feng-hsiung Hsu later claimed in his book Behind Deep Blue that he had the rights to use the Deep Blue design to build a bigger machine independently of IBM to take Kasparov's rematch offer, but Kasparov refused a rematch.
Deep Blue, with its capability of evaluating 200 million positions per second, was the fastest computer that ever faced a world chess champion. Today, in computer chess research and matches of world class players against computers, the focus of play has often shifted to software chess programs, rather than using dedicated chess hardware. Modern chess programs like Houdini, Rybka, Deep Fritz, or Deep Junior are more efficient than the programs during Deep Blue's era. In a November 2006 match between Deep Fritz and world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik, the program ran on a personal computer containing two Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, capable of evaluating only 8 million positions per second, but searching to an average depth of 17 to 18 plies in the middlegame thanks to heuristics.
Arcade Fire has a song called Deep Blue in album Suburbs, where they sing about technology taking over our lives.
Trading card game Force Of Will has the card "Deep Blue, the Phantom Board" named after the Deep Blue IBM computer.
The chess-themed boss battle Deep Blues in the video game Crypt of the NecroDancer is a homage to Deep Blue.
↑ Campbell 1998, p. 88.
↑ Deep Blue II. Computer History Museum collections database. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
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Doin' The Thing (At The Village Gate) (180 gram pressing)
LP (Item 930705) Blue Note, 1961 — Condition: New Copy
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Horace Silver Quintet — Doin' The Thing (At The Village Gate) (RVG remaster edition) ... CD 11.99
One of the few live recordings ever done by Horace Silver during his Blue Note years – a real surprise, considering what a crowd pleaser he was at the time! The set catches Horace working with that great quintet that graced most of his best early Blue Notes – with Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor, Gene Taylor on bass, and the always-amazing Roy Brooks on drums. The groove is tight tight tight, and the live set crackles with the same sort of energy as the live sessions by the Jazz Messengers on Blue Note – rolling soul jazz, but with a bit of a lyrical touch to flesh things out. Because of the live setting, tracks are a bit longer than the usual Silver session – which makes for freer soloing, and a bit of a rougher edge that keeps things lively throughout. Titles include "The Gringo", "Filthy McNasty", and "Doin' The Thing". © 1996-2022, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Used Vinyl Grades
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Very Good + (plus)
Vinyl should be very clean, but can have less luster than near mint.
Should still shine under a light, but one or two marks may show up when tilted.
Can have a few small marks that may show up easily, but which do not affect play at all. Most marks of this quality will disappear when the record is tilted, and will not be felt with the back of a fingernail.
This is the kind of record that will play "near mint", but which will have some signs of use (although not major ones).
May have slight surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Additional Marks & Notes
If something is noteworthy, we try to note it in the comments — especially if it is an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear as noted above, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
Used CD Grade
We have only one grade for non-new CDs at Dusty Groove — "Used CD". This grade is somewhat all-encompassing, but we choose it because we try to offer Used CDs in the best shape possible.
When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
All of our Used CDs are guaranteed to play without skipping or flaws. If you purchase a Used CD from Dusty Groove, you have 1 week to play it to determine that it plays correctly — and if it does not, then you may return it for a full refund.
Live At The Village Vanguard (180 gram pressing)
Impulse, 1961. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)
LP...$36.99 38.99
Sublimely spiritual work from the great John Coltrane – a live album, but one that's easily one of his most important contributions to music in the early 60s – and a set that we'd rank right up there with his best studio sides for Impulse or Atlantic Records at the time! The group here ... LP, Vinyl record album
Blue Note, 2021. New Copy 2LP Gatefold
Great work from Lonnie Smith – one of the few Hammond heroes from the past who's continued to give us fresh-sounding music over the years! Lonnie's been reinvigorated after returning to Blue Note – and this tight little set follows all the growth he's experienced at the label – ... LP, Vinyl record album
Home Cookin (180 gram pressing)
Blue Note, 1961. New Copy (reissue)
One of the key classics from the Jimmy Smith years at Blue Note Records – a really groundbreaking time for the Hammond organ in jazz, as Jimmy helped take it from backrooms in bars to center stage of jazz with a record like this! The album's about as iconic as you can get for Jimmy at the ... LP, Vinyl record album
Larry Young
Larry Young In Paris – The ORTF Recordings (180 gram pressing)
Resonance, 1964/1965. New Copy 2LP Gatefold
Really really wonderful work from legendary organist Larry Young – a set of rare recordings that we'd easily rank right next to our favorite Blue Note albums that Young cut as a leader! The sides here were done for French radio in the mid 60s, but they're hardly throwaway quickie tracks or ... LP, Vinyl record album
State Of The Tenor – Live At The Village Vanguard Vol 2 (180 gram pressing)
A real moment of genius for Joe Henderson from the 80s – a spare trio session, recorded live at the Village Vanguard, in a mode that recalls Sonny Rollins classic sets there for Blue Note! And while Sonny often performed heavily in a trio setting, unfettered by chords in the rhythm section ... LP, Vinyl record album
One of the crowning moments of genius from pianist Robert Glasper – a set recorded early in his career, and one that set the tone for all the greatness to come! Glasper's already a completely unique musician on his instrument – moving with these flowing waves of sound that turned out ... LP, Vinyl record album
Speak No Evil (180 gram pressing)
LP...$22.99 24.99 (CD...$4.99)
An album of incredible beauty – and one of the key early sides that Wayne Shorter cut for Blue Note! It's nearly impossible to describe the genius of these records without playing them – and upon playing, all words disappear in the brilliance of Shorter's incredible tone, solo ... LP, Vinyl record album
Deciphering The Message
Blue Note, 2021. New Copy
LP...$22.99 24.99 (CD...$12.99)
A really special album from our hometown hero Makaya McCraven – a set that's the drummer's debut on Blue Note, and which also has him bringing that label some of the magic that he's been cooking up for International Anthem! If you know Makaya's other records, you'll know that he works in a ... LP, Vinyl record album
Mr Jones (180 gram pressing)
LP...$25.99
A overlooked gem in Elvin Jones' Blue Note career – and an album that's virtually the blueprint for the Stone Alliance sound forged later in the decade by bassist Gene Perla and reedman Steve Grossman! Both players are working to full effect on this smoking little set – mixing some of ... LP, Vinyl record album
Foreign Intrigue (180 gram pressing)
Blue Note (Germany), 1985. New Copy
An intriguing little set from drummer Tony Williams – and a set that shows him still very much in command of his talents well into the 80s! Tony's playing here with all the bold, open energy of his classic recordings – and although he picks up a bit of electric percussion at points, he ... LP, Vinyl record album
Lee Konitz
Alone Together – With Brad Mehldau & Charlie Haden (180 gram pressing)
Blue Note, 1997. New Copy 2LP (reissue)
A brilliant later set from Lee Konitz – recorded for Blue Note, after many years of Lee's mighty talents being ignored by US labels! Konitz first rose up as a modernist in the postwar years, recorded important records for Atlantic, Verve, Prestige, and other labels – then mostly gave ... LP, Vinyl record album
Places & Spaces (180 gram pressing)
An incredible record that was one of the highest points of Donald Byrd's career! The album's the third one he cut with producer/arranger Larry Mizell – and of all Byrd's work with Mizell, this one's the funkiest, the tightest, the most soulful, and the most perfectly realized vision of the ... LP, Vinyl record album


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Home VR Esports Interviews Professional VR Esports Players Talk About VR for Health and Fitness
Professional VR Esports Players Talk About VR for Health and Fitness
Sonya Haskins
The VR League recently concluded its second season at Oculus Connect 5 with over fifty finalists across four featured games. VR Fitness Insider has shared numerous stories about people who are losing weight and improving overall fitness by playing VR games. Following the VR League grand finals, we caught up with three champions to hear their thoughts about the concept of using virtual reality for health and fitness.
Palidore in the VR League season 2 grand finals for Echo Arena. Photo credit: Sonya Haskins
Palidore is a founding member of Eclipse, the team that won the VR League season 1 world championship title for Ready at Dawn's Echo Arena and successfully defended the title in the VR League season 2 grand finals.
Dr. Killinger and Smoils are members of Beginners, the team that claimed the VR League Onward grand championship title. Onward is a first person military tactical simulator created by Dante Buckley and managed by Downpour Interactive. Since season 1, tournaments have been organized through the VR Master League, but this summer the VRML collaborated with the VR League for a summer championship series.
VRFI: Do you think VR esports can be a positive force for health and fitness? If so, do you have any personal examples?
Palidore: I think VR and VR eSports can be great for health and fitness. It all depends on what type of content you're playing and how much you put into it, of course. Personally, I've had countless physically intensive sessions with games like Echo Arena, Echo Combat, Beat Saber, and Thrill of the Fight that'd leave me exhausted and sweaty by the end of it.
VR isn't going to be a replacement for weight lifting sure, but as far as cardio goes, it can be a fantastic way to get gamers—whose medium is known for being a traditionally sedentary experience—physically active and engaged while doing something they enjoy. It's a way to have tremendous fun, with exercise being a pleasant side effect!
Dr. Killinger: VR (non-sim) games are certainly better than sitting down pancake games. In terms of exercise though, Onward mostly gets your heart-rate up through mental stress and exertion rather than physical.
Smoils: Well, do not expect playing VR games to make you an athlete, but even doing sports won't make you lose weight and get a perfect figure. Diet, good sleep and a bit of workout is required to be in shape and healthy. Any amount of movement and changing poses is better though than being stuck same position on your bottom barely moving a hand.
VRFI: In regards to hydration, warm up exercises, stretching, etc. do you have any advice for people who are playing VR for fitness?
Palidore: Depending on the game, VR can be physically demanding in some of the same ways traditional exercise and sports can be. Playing a game like Echo Arena, it's not uncommon to hear of players straining their shoulders or developing tennis/pitcher's elbow from the repetitive throwing motions you perform in the game. I admittedly don't stretch before playing as much as I probably should, but it's definitely something people should take into consideration.
For me, hydration is a big thing I focus on. Given the physical intensity that goes into playing VR eSports and the hotter climate I typically play in, hydration is so important towards maintaining energy and mental clarity. It's easy to get lost in the action and stimuli of VR and forget to hydrate (or even eat!), but it can have a noticeable negative effects on your play if you don't. I try to remind myself and my teammates to drink between games as often as possible, to keep performance high.
Dr. Killinger: Personally I don't physically warm up or stretch before playing, but maybe I should. And I remember many times coming out of the map or match really dehydrated and wanting to drink, especially for the more stressful ones and for long tournaments, so having some water nearby is pretty important.
Dr. Killinger in the VR League grand finals for Onward. Photo credit: Sonya Haskins
Smoils: Do Not Use Wrist Weights!! It's an easy assumption to think you might enhance your VR workout using some weights and they do sell nice small weights you can strap to your hands, but it could do more harm, even irreversible harm, than good. Just moving a lot, playing Beat Saber for example, is already a great cardio workout so you don't need weights. Hydration is important always.
(For more on this topic, check out Fitness in VR: Healthy Habits to Avoid Injury.)
VRFI: Do you believe VR social games and communities can help with mental health as well as physical health? If so, how?
Palidore actually wrote about his experience recently and discussed how playing VR esports has helped him overcome depression.
Dr. Killinger: Yes. It's not a cure probably, but Onward, for example, has a great community. And just playing a good game with good people raises the mood. Talking to people from various parts of the world must also be pretty good for you!
Smoils: Oh yes I do. VR will be an amazing way to meet new people. For people with mental illnesses, disabled people with mobility problems, and even just old lonely people, it is already helping in that regard. The future is bright.
Smoils in the VR League grand finals for Onward. Photo credit: Sonya Haskins
VRFI: Have you ever been injured playing VR games? If so, how were you injured and what could you have done differently to avoid injury?
Palidore: The only injuries I've had playing VR have been with Echo Arena basically, and most of them occurred in the first 6 months of playing it. I had issues with a pinched nerve around my shoulder area that would flare up every few weeks for a while, along with some lower back pains. I'm happy to say though that, perhaps due to being better conditioned, I haven't experienced those things much in 2018.
I have jammed my fingers a good handful of times, and even have a bone spur in my index finger after smacking it particularly hard on the edge of my desk once upon a time, before I expanded my playspace. The worst I deal with these days is punching my low ceiling every now and then, but otherwise, injuries aren't too bad or frequent anymore.
Dr. Killinger: I know a few people who have broken their fingers or teeth due to having things you can break them on dangerously close to their play space. I also remember in the early days hitting a wall myself a few times. So I guess my advice is to be conservative with your chaperone/play-space setup.
Smoils: I have hit my hands on walls several times throwing grenades in Onward or playing Gorn, but it's partly my own fault for disabling guardian/chaperone walls and not paying attention to my middle playspace marker. Having a center marker either in game settings, using advanced settings mode or turn signal software helps a lot too. You need to be aware where the middle of your room is at all times.
VRFI: Do you have any words of encouragement for people who are on the fence about whether to invest in a VR setup?
Palidore: For those who haven't experienced high-end VR (accurate, fully-fledged head and hand tracking is a must!), or those who might not know what VR is about whatsoever, let me just tell you that it's a literal dream come true for me and for many kids at heart.
For anyone who grew up and found themselves being immersed in video games, books, or movies, and imagined being able to "jump" inside those worlds, meet those characters, and live out those stories for real—VR enables exactly that. It brings the fantastical to life, allowing the user to feel almost physically present in a new place entirely, whereas before, the best we could do was close our eyes and imagine.
The feeling of putting on a VR headset and being transported to different worlds or universes is a simply magical experience, and it's what makes virtual reality the ultimate immersive medium. With applications that extend from entertainment to education, athletics, tourism, therapy, and more, I have zero doubts that VR will end up being regarded as one of the most important and influential technologies of the 21st century.
Dr. Killinger: With VR, you really are there. Everyone should definitely at least try it (on a good HMD with tracked controllers) if they have a chance. And Onward league play is really special for me. I wasn't even really ever that interested in FPS or any esports before VR and Onward, but right from the first unofficial tournament in November 2016, I've been hooked since.
Smoils: The most popular excuses I've heard for not using virtual reality are that 1) it's expensive and 2) people don't want to look "silly."
Regarding the first excuse, the Rift is quite cheap lately, but it's true you need a beefy machine to run games for it (plus additional expenses on cables and more sensors if you want to play games more seriously). I'd say if you have a gaming PC, just buy a Rift and try all kinds of games. One problem is that people with Rift games is that a person might try one game and feel like it's not worth it, but every person has a game that clicks for them. Some prefer shooters, some space sims, flight sims, racing games or just social applications. You need to try different things.
Personally I was worried my Vive would just be collecting dust on a shelf after the initial "VR wow" wore off, but Onward clicked for me.
Additionally the new Oculus Quest might be a perfect entry system for people who don't have gaming PCs. (Editor's note: The Quest isn't available until spring 2019.)
As for looking silly – you look silly while you eat. You should not be ashamed of yourself while having fun!
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Stock Trades Near 52-week High on Message That It's an All "New eBay"
February 10, 2011 at 1:28 pm PT
Two years ago, eBay's CEO John Donahoe promised Wall Street analysts massive changes to improve the company's e-commerce experience.
Today, he says it's all "new eBay."
At the company's analyst meeting at its headquarters, the company demonstrated the major changes made over the past couple of years and laid out plans for how local, mobile and social will lead the next wave of commerce.
In the afternoon, Bob Swan, eBay's CFO, took the stage to give the financial rundown that everyone had been waiting for since the morning.
Swan highlighted PayPal's growth trajectory by saying that it expects to double revenues over the next three years to between $6 billion and $7 billion, compared with $3.4 billion in 2010.
He also talked up how mobile was gaining speed by saying that PayPal mobile transactions were estimated to double to $2 billion in total payment volume, and that mobile on marketplaces will double to $4 billion in gross merchandise volume.
Meanwhile, when looking at the company's gross merchandise volume, he sees the business increasing from $60 billion in 2010 to $75 billion in 2013. And, to support the strength of the business, the company anticipates generating $7.5 to $8 billion in free cash flow by 2013.
Swan wants to stress that these growth rates are being driven from the company's core businesses, and not from the more innovative stuff eBay is working on in local, mobile and social. "We are in a different state than we were in March 2009, where the crystal ball was murky and full of potholes. Now the crystal ball is full of opportunities. We have unmatched advantages that position us to win."
That's possible because of the improvements the company has been making over the past two years.
"We've made significant and necessary changes necessary for growth. Two years ago, search was optimized for auctions and suffered. Two years from now, search will be a competitive advantage for eBay," said Mark Carges," eBay's CTO of marketplaces. "We've rolled out many tailored experiences and selling on eBay will be vastly simplified."
To illustrate the change, Carges showed how there's no more irreverent banner ads on the search results page, and instead of returning up to 19 paid results, it gives shoppers the "best matches" and cuts the time in half that it takes to return results.
The company also launched the buyer protection program, which will return the price of the item and the cost of shipping to customers unhappy with purchases.
Christopher Payne, VP of eBay marketplaces North America, said the company will start to increase marketing spend on these improvements to drive awareness: "We've been intentionally quiet as we fixed fundamentals, but starting in the second half, we'll start marketing this new experience."
At lunch, analysts were so eager to talk to Donahoe he wasn't even able to get to his seat. They crowded around him in the lobby to grill him on what impact Facebook, Apple and Google were going to have on the company's payments aspirations.
Donahoe wasn't phased, saying that PayPal is technology agnostic. He will support BlackBerry, Google's Android, Apple's iPhone — and all of the iterations they produce from phones to tablets. What's more, he says, the company is building the tools and technology for merchants to keep up in what can be a daunting world.
Analysts appear impressed with the improvements. Today, the company's shares traded up nearly 8 percent, or $2.57, to $34.53, coming close to marking a 52-week high.
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Nobody was excited about paying top dollar for a movie about WikiLeaks. A film about the origins of Pets.com would have done better.
— Gitesh Pandya of BoxOfficeGuru.com comments on the dreadful opening weekend box office numbers for "The Fifth Estate."