Networks put $57 million into Replay Networks PVRs
Several major TV networks invest about 57 million in Replay Networks Inc a Mountain View firm forming a pact with Time Warner Disney Showtime Tribune and Liberty Media Group among others The plan follows a prior investment in TiVo The PVRs store up to 30 hours of shows offer quick skip past commercials and could reshape network advertising while pricing ranges from 699 to 1499 with no monthly fee
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Millennium Jesus Art Contest Seeks Fresh Portraits
The National Catholic Reporter sponsors a worldwide contest for a new Jesus image to mark the 2000th anniversary, offering a $2000 prize and a cover spot. Entries may be computer art, photos, or mixed media, due by October 18, with 10 finalists chosen by a three-member jury and the winner decided by Sister Wendy Beckett.
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Imelda Marcos criticizes media over shoe collection focus
Imelda Marcos, 70, says reporters ignore her achievements as former first lady and accuse the press of racism and prejudice. She notes her growing shoe collection, possibly surpassing 3,000 pairs, recalling the 1,220 pairs left behind when the Marcoses fled in 1986.
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Hello Kitty Doll Prompts Chaos in Taiwan McDonalds Battle
In Taiwan the Hello Kitty plush spawns fights at McDonalds and stampedes at banks tied to its image on credit cards. Sanrio and partners profit as the craze spreads across Asia with the doll used by Makoto Bank on checkbooks and cards.
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Hollywood aids Army with immersive troop training deal
The Army signs a five year 44.3 million contract with the University of Southern California to develop highly realistic training simulations. USC will create programs on battle scenarios topography and culture while exploring virtual reality helmets for missions as Army Secretary Louis Caldera seeks very real story and content.
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Actor Tom Skerritt stars in NBC miniseries role
The Emmy winner known for Picket Fences now headlines in NBC's The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer as a murder victim's father. He also voices pain relief ads, keeping frequent TV presence.
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