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...with forehead and ear sensors that read two kinds of brain waves - alpha and beta, naturally - then relay signals to the bases of the toys, triggering fans that cause the balls to rise. Mindflex's headgear comes with earlobe clips, which significantly increase the I-look-like-a-fool factor. The game requires players to move the ball sideways as well as vertically. There's a knob on the base unit that players must turn (the old-fashioned way, with their hands) while focusing to get the ball, for example, through a tiny hoop. At the toy fair, a Mattel...
...exception is Citigroup. Since the bank struck a deal with the government to shield $301 billion in losses, we had to account for some investment missteps to value the arrangement. Bank of America has a similar deal, but since the details aren't public, we didn't factor it in. (See pictures of the top 10 scared traders...
...other factor that is undermining PC sales is that they are too well built. A typical Intel processor that is two years old has more power than almost anyone needs. Laptops made two years ago were light and had impressive battery life. The screen resolution from most machines bought in 2006 is fine for watching online videos or DVDs. And, PCs used to come with Window XP, which is still preferred to the current Microsoft product, Vista...
...However, even with Richter’s absence, Carroll found himself in the backup position once again—this time behind freshman goaltender Matt Hoyle. Hoyle has played 1127 minutes this season to Carroll’s 204. But while Hoyle was a major factor in Harvard’s hot start, the Crimson lapsed in the middle of the season, winning only once during a 16-game stretch. During the consolation final of this year’s Beanpot, Carroll finally got his chance. Playing against No. 15 Boston College in front of a sold-out crowd...
...Crimson offense showed signs of improvement despite the absence of freshman Nikola Ivica, a crucial factor in Harvard’s early-season victories...