| Immersion and Sony Make Up; NOW Can We Have Our Rumble Back?
Are you ready to rumble? Immersion has announced that litigation with Sony Computer Entertainment has ended and things can get back to business in putting rumble controls on the PS3. After much back and forth lawsuits between Sony and Immersion, PS3 gamers were the ones to lose out on force feedback on the PS3 controller. It's great news to hear that after Immersion's multiple attempts to settle things, the dust can now settle and PS3 gamers can soon have "advanced vibration capability." "We are pleased to have put this litigation behind us," said Immersion CEO Victor Viegas. "Our new business agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment is specifically intended to enable advanced vibration capability for the benefit of the PlayStation gaming community. We are happy to provide our technology in this regard and hope to make technical proposals very soon with respect to use of our technology in the PlayStation products." How that rumble is going to debut on the PS3 has yet to be seen.
Infinite Mixtape #53: Indian Jewelry: "Lesser Snake"
These Houston-based noise-rockers aren't easy to pin down. Having gone by no less than five other bandnames in the past-- including such mind-blowing monikers as Corpses of Waco and Perpetual War Party Band-- they've now solidified their identity as Indian Jewelry. And frankly, no one's really sure whether they'll switch it to something else on a whim if the mood ever strikes. But at least for now, they're one of Monitor Records' freshest signings since Battles, and "Lesser Snake", the leadoff track of their new Invasive Exotics LP, is a shrapnel-spitting jawcrusher, pounding together mutilated, blustery guitarwork, ominous vocals, and the heaviest stomping tribal percussion this side of Liars' Drums Not Dead. ------------------------------------------------------ #0053 > Indian Jewelry: "Lesser Snake" [from Invasive Exotics; Monitor Records] Info: [Indian Jewelry] | [MySpace]| [Monitor] ------------------------------------------------------ // Previously on The Infinite Mixtape: #0052: Rock Plaza Central: "My Children, Be Joyful" #0051: Deerhunter: "Spring Hall Convert" #0050: Benoît Pioulard: "Palimend" #0049: Frida Hyvönen: "I Drive My Friend" #0048: Turbulence: "Notorious" #0000: All Previous Infinite Mixtape Entries .
Anna Nicole Smith was finally buried Friday
Los Angeles (eCanadaNow) - Twenty-two days after her fatal collapse in a Florida hotel, curvaceous gossip icon Anna Nicole Smith was finally buried Friday in a melodramatic ceremony that reflected her life of tainted glamour. The funeral followed a protracted legal battle over the rights to her estate and the body that made her famous and came after a last ditch appeal by her mother to delay the burial was rejected. The bitterness of the fight spilled over in a eulogy by Smith's partner Howard K Stern. "The truth, there's only one truth, and it's not what people say in court, even if those people are your blood relatives," said Stern. "It's not what people who claim to be your friends say to the media." The service took place under tight security, with the celebrity TV show Entertainment Tonight reportedly paying some 4 million dollars for the rights to the press coverage.
Atlantic City to Host Second Annual Poker Authors Challenge
The saying goes, "Those who can't do, teach" but that is hardly the case with many poker authors. Many poker writers are poker players first, backing their words with years of poker success and championship wins. This March the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City will play host to the second annual Poker Authors Challenge, a chance for poker writers to show their stuff. Peter Alson, David Apostolico, Sheree Bykofsky, Bill Burton, Tony Guerrera, Neil D. Myers, Arthur Reber, and Dan Kimberg will be there, among others. All participants will pay $120 to play in the No Limit Texas Holdem tournament on March 4th.
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Have you seen the TV commercial where the dog opens the refrigerator and gets his master a bottle of beer? You will be able to see the dog, Michelle, perform this trick and others by her trainer, Matty Golden, during the dog training demos at this years Spring 2007 Home Improvement Show. This is just one of many features to be highlighted at the 24th annual show. The show is recognized as the largest Trade Show in a five-state area with more than 450 exhibits from all over the United States and Canada, drawing more than 30,000 in attendance. This years show dates and hours will be noon to 9 p.m. Friday, March 2; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4. The show will be held at the Expo Center at MetraPark and encompass more than 100,000 square feet of inside exhibit space along with more than 30,000 square feet of outside exhibit space.
Peek at island life on home and garden tours
Two home tours invite the public inside renovated beach houses, grand waterfront homes, pretty gardens and secluded island hideaways. Island charities benefit from the proceeds from the tours: Longboat Key Garden Club house and garden tour is March 3; Anna Maria Island Community Center's 14th annual house tour is March 17. Anna Maria Island tour Six homeowners will open their doors to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center, which raises more than a third of its $1 million operating budget from the tour. "People are really looking forward to it," said Aida Matic, development director of the community center. "We have people coming from Lakeland, Orlando, St. Pete." Two homes at the tip of Anna Maria and four in the island community of Holmes Beach will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eugene Levy to host Canada's Walk of Fame
Funny guy Eugene Levy has been tapped to host CTV's 2007 Canada's Walk of Fame event, to be held on Saturday, June 9 at Toronto's Hummingbird Centre. Known for his role as a comedic actor, a producer, and a writer and director, the 2006 Walk of Fame inductee will be on hand to celebrate the achievements of some of Canada's best-loved entertainers. Peter Soumalias, the Founder, CEO and President of Canada's Walk of Fame, complimented Levy, saying, "Eugene is a warm and generous person who, through wit and self-deprecating charm will set the right tone for the broadcast." "It's such an incredible honour to be hosting the show this year, considering I have absolutely no wrestling experience," said Levy. Established in 1998, Canada's Walk of Fame honours icons from the arts, entertainment, and sports with an annual event, which has been broadcast on CTV for the past 3 years.
Kris Aquino rushed to the hospital again!
PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) just received an unconfirmed report about 10:30 in the evening tonight, February 28, that Kris Aquino was rushed to the Makati Medical Center. The TV host-actress was said to have felt a sudden pain in her stomach. According a PEP source, Kris is now in stable condition. She is already home, resting. The doctors strictly advised her to have a complete bed rest. This is the second time she is brought to the hospital in a week. Last Thursday, February 22, Kris was also brought to the hospital due to "premature labor pains," which was caused by stress. In an interview with Korina Sanchez for The Buzz and Rated K that aired last Sunday, February 25, she revealed that the issues surrounding her marriage with James Yap is affecting her pregnancy.
Sports Briefs
Applebees and Eastveiw Hockey Association will hold a flapjack fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Applebees in Rosemount. All proceeds will benef EVHA. Tickets are $5 and available by contacting Vic Zukanoff at (952) 423-5336 or at the time of the fundraiser. Eagan resident to play for Troy Mimi Thammavongsa of Eagan, the daughter of Boon and Maly Thammavongsa, has signed a letter of intent to attend school and play soccer at Troy University in Troy, Ala. Thammavongsa was captain of the varsity girls soccer team at the Academy of Holy Angels and was named all-conference in 2006-2007. She lettered four years in soccer and also earned a letter for academics. She received the Minnesota State High School League Spotlight on Scholarship Silver Certificate three years for having a grade point average of between 3.00 and 3.599 while playing soccer.
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