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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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game3 (colloq.) lame. XVIII. of unkn. orig.; cf. synon.
GAMMY.
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BSkyB launches mobile games service. (New Products & Services).
Newspaper article from: Screen Digest; 1/1/2003; 317 words
; ...satellite operator BSkyB has launched mobile games download facility over its SkyActive digital...will be able to download SMS and Java-based games to their mobile handsets using remote control. Games will be stored under `our Mobile' area of...
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Japan converts games console to video player. (New Products & Services).
Newspaper article from: Screen Digest; 2/1/2003; 398 words
; ...new media adapter which converts Nintendo's Game Boy Advance console into a portable video player...into adapter and then plug into cartridge slot of Game Boy Advance or soon to be released Game Boy Advance SP console (see 2003/11b4). Initially...
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Aussie telco launches games-on-demand service.(PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Screen Digest; 4/1/2005; 693 words
; ...Telstra launches commercial games-on-demand service...title is streamed as the game is played. Telstra claims...Ubisoft and Microsoft Game Studios--disallows...cost of purchasing each game, whilst Telstra expects...country's growing PC games market. * Telstra: Australia...
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Honduras bans `violent' video games. (Law & Regulation).
Newspaper article from: Screen Digest; 12/1/2002; 346 words
; ...and distribution of `violent' video games. Law will also cover sale of toys resembling...zero tolerance against crime. Proposed games to be banned include Mortal Kombat...outlawed all electronic and computer games (see 2002/262a5).
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Fashion Fantasy Game and the New York Songwriter's Circle Announce Finalists for 2009 Young Songwriter Award.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 11/20/2009; 700+ words
; Fashion Fantasy Game (FFG) and The New York Songwriter's...com, a social networking and online game site devoted to style and entertainment...chosen by the voters on Fashion Fantasy Game will be announced on November 19 at a live...
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Strong start for iTV games service in UK. (Entertainment & Leisure).
Newspaper article from: Screen Digest; 2/1/2003; 347 words
; ...Change in fortune was due to launch of a new pay-per-play games and chat channel on the digital service of UK cable operator...January 2003 the Yoome2 channel had over 135,000 paid-for games played. In addition, more than 4,000 Telewest households...
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ProTee Releases the Ultimate Golf Game for PC: ProTee Play 2009.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 10/10/2008; 503 words
; ...ProTee Play 2009. This advanced computer game for the PC platform enables golfers and...the internet with up to 8 players. The game is available in English, French, German...which can be played on the popular Wii game computer. Keywords: ProTee United. This...
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JAY-Z and Alicia Keys to Perform Prior to Game One of World Series on FOX.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 11/13/2009; 687 words
; ...album The Blueprint 3, on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Game One of the 2009 World Series on Wednesday, October 28. Following...dedicated to community service since its inception in 1903. Game One will be focused on Welcome Back Veterans, an MLB Charities...
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Little Caesars Pizza Announces 'Bowl Game Bonanza' National Promotion.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 11/20/2009; 700+ words
; ...announced the "Bowl Game Bonanza" national promotion...and other college bowl games and great Little Caesars...eager to share the bowl game excitement with all of...Pizza Bowl and other bowl games," said Tim Putnam...Little Caesars. The "Bowl Game Bonanza" national promotion...
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Verizon Wireless Upgrades Network for Customers at University of Michigan Football Games.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 10/10/2008; 673 words
; ...send email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones while enjoying fewer dropped calls and clearer reception. This is the third consecutive year Verizon Wireless...
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Mark Andrew Spitz
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...Andrew Spitz 1950-, American swimmer, b. Modesto, Calif. He held records for winning the most gold medals at one Olympic game (seven, in 1972 at Munich) and shared the record for most Olympic gold medals overall (nine, 1968-72) until surpassed...
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Sussex spaniel
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...approximately 6 in. (15 cm). Originally used to hunt in areas of abundant upland game, it could not compete with the faster field dogs when introduced into areas where game was less dense. It has therefore become more popular as a bench competitor...
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trapping
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...extinction or near-extinction of many mammals, such as various species of bears, mountain lions, wolves, and coyotes. Modern game management frowns upon trapping and recognizes the importance of predators in the ecosystem. Such trapping as is permitted today...
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Annika Sorenstam
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Annika Sorenstam 1970-, Swedish golfer. Acclaimed by many as golf's greatest female player, she dominated the game in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She played for the Swedish national team (1987-92) and the Univ. of Arizona (1990...
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Selous Game Reserve
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Selous Game Reserve the world's largest game reserve, 11,512 sq mi (29,816 sq km), S Tanzania; est. c.1900. It is located in the Rufiji River basin and includes grasslands and forests. There are many elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife in the reserve.
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