Profit with play

Article Abstract:

Origin Systems' Ultima Online is immensely popular and profitable, but it has also spawned a new industry. Players are making hundreds of dollars by selling their Ultima identities on eBay. Origin, which sees this phenomenon as the first real exchange between a virtual and a real economy, encourages the practice. The company is adding a feature to the game that will enable players to evaluate their virtual holdings and establish fair prices for them. New players who wish to bypass the process of developing a character and acquiring holdings will purchase the identities. The 'industry' has become something akin to a stock market for teenagers.

Software, Product development, Product description/specification, Product information, Design and construction, Role playing game, Computer role playing games, Software product development, Online game, Online games, Ultima Online (Role playing game), Origin Systems Inc.

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The gilded cage: they say a man's home is his castle. Unless, of course he's under house arrest

Article Abstract:

A man describes the trauma of being restricted to his one-bedroom apartment for 20 hours a day for 152 days, an electronic monitor constantly strapped to his ankle. When he went out, the devices was a source of conversation and camaraderie. But getting rid of the monitor was like getting braces out.

Personal narratives, Column, Electronic monitoring of prisoners, Home detention, Electronic prisoner monitoring

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Scott Niedermayer 1973-: Canadian hockey player with the Anaheim Ducks All-Star defenseman and 2007 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

Article Abstract:

The life and career of Canadian hockey player, All-Star defenseman and winner of the 2007 Conn Smythe Trophy Scott Niedermayer is profiled.

Canada, Biography, Hockey players, Niedermayer, Scott

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