Hasbro Reports First Quarter Results
"Highlights
"-- Net revenues were down 4%, to $454.9 million compared to $474.2 million a year ago;
"-- Net loss of ($3.7) million, or ($0.02) per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $6.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share in 2004;
"-- Toy segment net revenues were up 9%, reflecting the initial shipment of STAR WARS products in advance of the May 19th movie release;
"-- Balance sheet continues to be strong, ending the quarter with cash, net of debt of $237.9 million.
"Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today reported first quarter results. Worldwide net revenues for the quarter were $454.9 million compared to $474.2 million a year ago and included a $7.0 million positive impact from foreign exchange. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter of ($3.7) million or ($0.02) per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $6.5 million or $0.03 per diluted share in 2004."
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Monday, April 18, 2005
It's not easy living on Dork Street
And last but not least....
It's not easy living on Dork Street
"It's not easy living on Dork Street -- just ask Mario Saucedo.
"'I had a resume kicked back because someone thought I was kidding,' said Saucedo, who has lived on the street in this suburb about a dozen miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles for eight years.
"Ester Avetisian, who moved there 18 years ago, said she might have thought twice if there had been a sign in those days marking the road tucked into what is still a semi-rural section of town where people keep goats and chickens in their back yards.
"'I didn't know the name until my husband and I were signing (mortgage) papers,' Avetisian recalled. 'I was pretty shocked when I found out.'
"Still, most residents have learned to grin and bear the jokes." [via Jonny]
It's not easy living on Dork Street
"It's not easy living on Dork Street -- just ask Mario Saucedo.
"'I had a resume kicked back because someone thought I was kidding,' said Saucedo, who has lived on the street in this suburb about a dozen miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles for eight years.
"Ester Avetisian, who moved there 18 years ago, said she might have thought twice if there had been a sign in those days marking the road tucked into what is still a semi-rural section of town where people keep goats and chickens in their back yards.
"'I didn't know the name until my husband and I were signing (mortgage) papers,' Avetisian recalled. 'I was pretty shocked when I found out.'
"Still, most residents have learned to grin and bear the jokes." [via Jonny]
Where imagination is the key
Where imagination is the key
"'Halt! Who are you and why are you here?'
"The deep-voiced shout echoed through the rocky passage and the adventurers froze. Before anyone could answer, the owner of the deep voice stepped out of his hiding place and turned out to be ... Nancy Montano, a 39-year-old bill collector from Pendleton, Ind.
"Not quite a scene from 'The Lord of the Rings,' this was the start of another round of 'Dungeons & Dragons' at this weekend's Game Con South Bend. At the Century Center Saturday and today, Game Con offers the chance for fans and newcomers to play dozens of board, card and miniatures games, as well as some X-Box.
"Also popular are roleplaying games like 'Dungeons & Dragons,' in which players like Nancy assume the identities of fantasy-themed characters and play out elaborate missions. The healthy imagination and sense of community these games require and foster are the foundation of Game Con's popularity."
"'Halt! Who are you and why are you here?'
"The deep-voiced shout echoed through the rocky passage and the adventurers froze. Before anyone could answer, the owner of the deep voice stepped out of his hiding place and turned out to be ... Nancy Montano, a 39-year-old bill collector from Pendleton, Ind.
"Not quite a scene from 'The Lord of the Rings,' this was the start of another round of 'Dungeons & Dragons' at this weekend's Game Con South Bend. At the Century Center Saturday and today, Game Con offers the chance for fans and newcomers to play dozens of board, card and miniatures games, as well as some X-Box.
"Also popular are roleplaying games like 'Dungeons & Dragons,' in which players like Nancy assume the identities of fantasy-themed characters and play out elaborate missions. The healthy imagination and sense of community these games require and foster are the foundation of Game Con's popularity."
The Agony Column
The Agony Column edited by Rick Kleffel
Original fiction, commentary, reviews and interviews with the many faces of SF and fantastic fiction. Well worth checking out.
Original fiction, commentary, reviews and interviews with the many faces of SF and fantastic fiction. Well worth checking out.
The Infinite Matrix
The Infinite Matrix
A great SF/Fantastic Fiction website. An upcoming "issue" will have a new short story by Rudy Rucker and an essay from William Gibson. Well worth checking out if you are interested in the non-mainstream for your fantastic fiction.
A great SF/Fantastic Fiction website. An upcoming "issue" will have a new short story by Rudy Rucker and an essay from William Gibson. Well worth checking out if you are interested in the non-mainstream for your fantastic fiction.
Crisis Counseling
Crisis Counseling
The official site at the DC Comics website with previews, updates and spoilers for the upcoming Infinite Crisis. Will they really undo the Crisis on Infinite Earths and return to DC Universe to the Multiverse of the pre-Crisis days? Does this mean that Zero Hour will have never happened? What about Identity Crisis? If the company has a gigantic company crossover will anyone really, really care?
Check back every Monday for more details.
The official site at the DC Comics website with previews, updates and spoilers for the upcoming Infinite Crisis. Will they really undo the Crisis on Infinite Earths and return to DC Universe to the Multiverse of the pre-Crisis days? Does this mean that Zero Hour will have never happened? What about Identity Crisis? If the company has a gigantic company crossover will anyone really, really care?
Check back every Monday for more details.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Cleveland Gamers!
One thing that gamers are always complaining about is the fact that they can't find other gamers. This is something that I hear again and again. So, I decided to put together a way for gamers in the Cleveland area to network and meet with each other. This is, I think, particularly relevant because Meetup.com has announced that they are going to start charging each local Meetup organizer a month fee for the priviledge of using Meetup.com. Gee thanks.
Anyway, because of that, I am attempting to organize any Cleveland area gamers who are interested in meeting other people in their area with common interests. If you would like to keep up with things send an email to the group if you are interested.
The first gathering of Cleveland Gamers is set for Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm. It will be at the University Circle Arabica. Come by and say hello.
Anyway, because of that, I am attempting to organize any Cleveland area gamers who are interested in meeting other people in their area with common interests. If you would like to keep up with things send an email to the group if you are interested.
The first gathering of Cleveland Gamers is set for Saturday, May 7th at 8:00pm. It will be at the University Circle Arabica. Come by and say hello.
The Unofficial DC Heroes JLA Source Page
The Unofficial DC Heroes JLA Source Page
This is an excellent resource dealing with the Grant Morrison-era JLA and converting them to the DC Heroes/Blood of Heroes RPGs based on the Mayfair Exponential Gaming system. Good stuff, and well done write-ups.
This is an excellent resource dealing with the Grant Morrison-era JLA and converting them to the DC Heroes/Blood of Heroes RPGs based on the Mayfair Exponential Gaming system. Good stuff, and well done write-ups.
Friday, April 08, 2005
The Art of Making Wolves From Human Skulls
I don't really know if I can actually describe this. Kookiness ensues.
The Art of Making Wolves From Human Skulls
A note to regular readers (if there are any): Apparently Blogger made some changes lately that have been causing me some posting problems. Hopefully this post means that I have things working again. Sorry about the delays in getting the strangeness to you.
The Art of Making Wolves From Human Skulls
A note to regular readers (if there are any): Apparently Blogger made some changes lately that have been causing me some posting problems. Hopefully this post means that I have things working again. Sorry about the delays in getting the strangeness to you.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
"This site is dedicated to spreading the word about the Aluminum* Foil Deflector Beanie and how it can help the average human. Here you will find a description of AFDBs, how to make and use them, and general information about related subjects. I hope that you find the AFDB Homepage to be an important source of AFDB know-how and advocacy.
"What Is An AFDB?
"An Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie (AFDB) is a type of headwear that can shield your brain from most electromagnetic psychotronic mind control carriers. AFDBs are inexpensive (even free if you don't mind scrounging for thrown-out aluminium foil) and can be constructed by anyone with at least the dexterity of a chimp (maybe bonobo). This cheap and unobtrusive form of mind control protection offers real security to the masses. Not only do they protect against incoming signals, but they also block most forms of brain scanning and mind reading, keeping the secrets in your head truly secret. AFDBs are safe and operate automatically. All you do is make it and wear it and you're good to go! Plus, AFDBs are stylish and comfortable."
"This site is dedicated to spreading the word about the Aluminum* Foil Deflector Beanie and how it can help the average human. Here you will find a description of AFDBs, how to make and use them, and general information about related subjects. I hope that you find the AFDB Homepage to be an important source of AFDB know-how and advocacy.
"What Is An AFDB?
"An Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie (AFDB) is a type of headwear that can shield your brain from most electromagnetic psychotronic mind control carriers. AFDBs are inexpensive (even free if you don't mind scrounging for thrown-out aluminium foil) and can be constructed by anyone with at least the dexterity of a chimp (maybe bonobo). This cheap and unobtrusive form of mind control protection offers real security to the masses. Not only do they protect against incoming signals, but they also block most forms of brain scanning and mind reading, keeping the secrets in your head truly secret. AFDBs are safe and operate automatically. All you do is make it and wear it and you're good to go! Plus, AFDBs are stylish and comfortable."
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