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Guitar Hero spawned several sequels , and the franchise overall earned more than $ 1 billion , with the third installment ranking as the best selling game in North America in 2007 . | The game had several sequels , with the franchise earning more than $ 1 billion in sales ; the third game was the best-selling game in North America in 2007 . |
Artists whose work is featured in the games receive royalties , and the increased publicity in turn generates further sales of their music . | Artists whose works have been featured in the games have also benefited from royalties and increased publicity , in turn generating further sales of their work . |
Sales of music games were down in the first half of the year . | Sales of music games were down in the first half of the year , though part was attributed to fewer purchases of the instrument controllers which players had already purchased and could reuse for other games . |
Donkey Konga , a GameCube title developed by Namco and released in 2003 , achieved widespread success by leveraging Nintendo 's Donkey Kong brand . | Donkey Konga , developed by Namco for Nintendo and released in 2003 ( 2004 in North America ) achieved widespread success due to its use of Nintendo 's Donkey Kong franchise . |
It became a highly demanded import title , which led to the release of an altered version of the game in the West-Elite Beat Agents-and a sequel in Japan . | Ouendan , a rhythm game for the Nintendo DS using its touchscreen features , which was a highly demanded import title and led to a sequel in Japan and a Western variation of the game in Elite Beat Agents . |
The game revitalized the rhythm genre and spawned the hugely successful Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises , whose popularity expanded the console video game market and its demographics . | The success of both expanded the console video game market and its demographics . |
Analysts predicted that the market would settle at the same `` healthy '' $ 500-600 million level of the Call of Duty series . | Total sales of rhythm games , having reached $ 1.4 billion in 2008 , reached only $ 700 million in 2009 , with analysts predicting the market will settle at the same `` healthy '' $ 500-600 million level seen by the Call of Duty series . |
Games in the genre challenge the player to press buttons at precise times : the screen shows which button the player is required to press , and the game awards points both for accuracy and for synchronization with the beat . | These games challenge the player to press the right button at the right time : the screen shows which button the player should press next , and the game awards points for being on the beat . |
While conventional control pads may be used as input devices , rhythm games often feature novel game controllers that emulate musical instruments . | Traditional control pads may also be used . |
Ultimately , the company began to seek a buyer for Harmonix during the third quarter of 2010 . | During the third quarter of 2010 , Viacom began seeking a buyer for Harmonix , recognizing they did not have the efficiency and capacity to deal with the cost of maintaining a video game developer compared with dedicated video game publishers . |
With the introduction of motion controllers for the Xbox 360 ( Kinect ) and the PlayStation 3 ( PlayStation Move ) in 2010 and 2011 , some analysts stated that the rhythm market would resurge thanks to dance - and band-based games that use platform-agnostic controllers . | With the introduction of motion control to both the Xbox 360 ( through Kinect ) and the PlayStation 3 ( through PlayStation Move ) in 2010 and 2011 , along with existing Wii motion control , some analysts believed the rhythm market would resurges through a new wave of dance-based video games and band-based ones that use platform-agnostic controllers to replicate real-life actions . |
The game contains competitive one-on-one battles , and grants the player more freedom than typical rhythm games . | The game featured competitive one-on-one `` battles '' and also allowed the player more freedom than normally found in rhythm games . |
Imitations of Dance Dance Revolution flooded the genre until the release of Harmonix 's Guitar Hero , which was inspired by similar , earlier Japanese games . | The game 's style was imitated by many other games , until the release of Harmonix 's Guitar Hero . |
While the GuitarFreaks franchise continues to receive new arcade releases in Japan , it was never strongly marketed outside of the country . | While the franchise continues to receive new arcade versions in Japan , it was never strongly marketed outside of the country , allowing Harmonix to capitalize on the formula several years later with the Western-targeted Guitar Hero . |
For example , Rock Band 3 and Power Gig : Rise of the SixString support guitar controllers with strings , and both contain modes that teach players accurate fingering . | Rock Band 3 and Power Gig : Rise of the SixString added new stringed guitar controllers . |
Certain dance-based games require the player to physically dance on a mat , with pressure-sensitive pads acting as the input device . | The game can be played with a hand-held controller , though different control devices have been made to play rhythm games , such as guitar - and drum-shaped controllers for musical instrument games , and pressure-sensitive pads ( called dance mats ) that the player must step on for dancing games . |
In 2003 , Kutcher produced and starred in his own series , MTV 's Punk 'd , as the host . | In 2003 , Kutcher produced and starred in his own series , Punk 'd , as the host . |
Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( \ / ˈkʊtʃər \ / ) ( born February 7 , 1978 ) is an American actor , producer , and former model . | Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( \ / ˈkʊtʃər \ / ; born February 7 , 1978 ) , known professionally as Ashton Kutcher , is an American actor , producer , and former model . |
On April 16 , 2009 , Kutcher became the first user of Twitter to have more than 1,000,000 followers , beating CNN in the `` Million followers contest '' . | On April 16 , 2009 , Kutcher became the first user of Twitter to have more than 1,000,000 followers . |
His father is of Czech descent and his mother is of Irish , German , and Czech ancestry . | His father is of Bohemian ( Czech ) ancestry and his mother is of Irish , German , and Bohemian ancestry . |
Kutcher was raised in a `` relatively conservative '' Catholic family . | Kutcher was raised in a conservative Roman Catholic family , Kutcher has a twin brother , Michael , who had a heart transplant when the brothers were young children . |
On November 27 , 2013 , the divorce was finalized . | The couple 's divorce was finalized in November 2013 . |
In 2003 , Kutcher began dating actress Demi Moore . | In 2003 , Kutcher started a relationship with older actress Demi Moore . |
Kutcher was born in Cedar Rapids , Iowa to factory worker Larry M. Kutcher and Procter & Gamble employee Diane Finnegan . | He is the son of Diane ( née Finnegan ) , a Procter & Gamble employee , and Larry M. Kutcher , a factory worker . |
This marked the origin of the cereal box , though in modern times , the sealed bag is plastic and is kept inside the box rather than outside . | This marked the origin of the cereal box , though in modern times the sealed bag is plastic and is kept inside the box rather than outside . |
The Kellogg brothers first used paperboard cartons to hold their flaked corn cereal , and later , when they began marketing it to the general public , a heat-sealed bag of Wax paper was wrapped around the outside of the box and printed with their brand name . | The Kellogg brothers first used cardboard cartons to hold their flaked corn cereal , and later when they began marketing it to the general public a heat-sealed waxed bag of Waxtite was wrapped around the outside of the box and printed with their brand name . |
Following the title 's introduction in 1975 , Harley Race became the inaugural champion on January 1 . | Following the title 's introduction in 1975 , Harley Race became the inaugural champion on June 14 . |
The WWE United States Championship is a professional wrestling championship in WWE . | The WWE United States Championship is a professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment . |
The United States Champion , Edge , defeated the Intercontinental Champion , Test , becoming the new Intercontinental Champion and the United States Championship was then deactivated . | The United States Champion , Edge , defeated the Intercontinental Champion , Test , becoming the new Intercontinental Champion while causing United States Championship to become inactive . |
The WWE United States Championship was originally known as the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship and began as a regional championship created by and defended in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling run by Jim Crockett , Jr. . | The WWE United States Championship was originally known as the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling run by Jim Crockett Promotions . |
Throughout 2001 , the title was referred to as the WCW United States Championship , as this was during The Invasion period . | During this time , the title was referred to as the WCW United States Championship . |
At Survivor Series 2001 , the title was unified with the WWE Intercontinental Championship . | At Survivor Series 2001 , the title was unified with the WWF Intercontinental Championship . |
The current champion is Dean Ambrose , who is in his first reign . | The current champion is Dean Ambrose . |
He won the championship by defeating Kofi Kingston on May 19 , 2013 at Extreme Rules in St. Louis , Missouri . | He beat Kofi Kingston at Extreme Rules on May 19 , 2013 . |
In March 2001 , the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) purchased World Championship Wrestling . | In March 2001 , World Wrestling Federation Entertainment , Inc. purchased World Championship Wrestling . |
The title remained the primary championship within the Mid-Atlantic territory until 1986 when Crockett gained control of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . | In 1986 , the title became a secondary championship in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling when Jim Crockett Promotions gained control of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship . |
Since August 29 , 2011 , when all WWE programming became `` Supershows '' featuring the entire roster , the U.S. Title has been defended on both Raw and SmackDown . | Since August 29 , 2011 , all WWE programming has been `` Supershows '' that feature wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown . |
The title remained on SmackDown until April 13 , 2009 , when reigning champion Montel Vontavious Porter was drafted from SmackDown over to Raw during the 2009 WWE Draft , moving the title with him . | One year later it was brought to the Raw brand when then champion Montel Vontavious Porter ( MVP ) was drafted to Raw as part of the 2009 WWE Draft . |
It was originally a championship promoted in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling ( later known as Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling aka WCW ) . | The title was renamed the World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) United States Heavyweight Championship in 1991 when Jim Crockett Promotions became World Championship Wrestling . |
A commander-in-chief is sometimes referred to as Supreme Commander , which is sometimes used as a specific term . | Commanders-in-Chief is sometimes referred to as Supreme Commander , which is sometimes used as a specific term . |
In its modern usage , the term was first used by King Charles I of England in 1639 . | The term was first used by King Charles I of England in 1639 . |
When Hong Kong was under British authority , civilian Governor was ex officio Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces Overseas Hong Kong . | When Hong Kong was a British colony the Governor was also the Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong . |
A commander-in-chief is the person or body exercising supreme operational command and control of a nation 's military forces or significant elements of those forces . | A commander-in-chief is the commander of a nation 's military forces . |
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago , Illinois , USA . | The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball team that plays in Chicago , Illinois . |
The Cubs have played their home games at Wrigley Field , also known as `` The Friendly Confines '' since 1916 . | When playing home games in Chicago , the Cubs play at Wrigley Field . |
The Cubs won back-to-back World Series championships in 1907 and 1908 , becoming the first Major League club to play three consecutive times in the Fall Classic and the first to win it twice . | The won the World Series in both 1907 and 1908 . |
In aviation , a planform is the shape and layout of a fixed-wing aircraft 's fuselage and wing . | In aviation , a planform is the shape and layout of an airplane 's wing . |
Kaku is the author of several textbooks on string theory and quantum field theory . | The string theory is another thing that Kaku studied . |
The services of judiciary police are given through the Police stations of Police , agencies that have jurisdiction on small cities or quarters of the great cities . | The services of judiciary police are given through the Police stations of Police , agencies that have jurisdiction on small cities or quarters of the large cities . |
The Civil Polices of Brazil had origin in the General Intendancy of Police , created in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 . | The Civil Polices of Brazil had origin in the General Intendancy of Police , created in Rio de Janeiro on 10 May 1808 . |
Each of the states of Brazil has its own `` Civil Police Department '' , which carries out detective work , forensics and criminal investigation , acting as a state bureau of investigation , while the `` Military Police '' carries out preventive police duties . | Each of the states of Brazil has its own `` Civil Police Department '' , which carries out detective work , forensics and criminal investigation . |
The Civil Police are agencies of the public administration of the federative units of Brazil , whose function is , in accordance with article 144 of the Federal Constitution of 1988 , the exercise of the public security for the preservation of the public order , of the safety of the people and the patrimony . | The Civil Polices are agencies of the public administration of the federative units of Brazil , whose function is , in accordance with article 144 of the Federal Constitution of 1988 , to exercise the public security for the preservation of the public order , for the safety of the people and the country . |
Civil Police had been gradually developing for all country during the governments Imperial and Republican . | They had been gradually developing for all the country . |
27 Civil Polices in Brazil , one for each State of the federacy exist . | There are 27 civil police forces in Brazil , one for each state . |
Also in 1922 the district Rudolstadt was created , the second historical root of the district as of today . | Also in 1922 the district Rudolstadt was created . |
ROC Vice President Chen Cheng led the inauguration ceremony of the mosque on 13 April 1960 . | The mosque was inaugurated on 13 April 1960 by ROC Vice President Chen Cheng . |
Located in the Da'an district of Taipei City , it is Taiwan 's most important Islamic structure and was registered as a historic landmark on 29 June 1999 by the Taipei City Government . | The mosque was registered as a historic landmark by the Taipei City Government on 29 June 1999 . |
Muslims from Mainland China started to pray in that mosque in August 1948 . | After they have finished constructing the mosque , Muslims started to pray there in August 1948 . |
Later , since many Chinese Muslims that came to Taiwan could not find any place to pray , they raised money to built the very first mosque in Taiwan . | Since there was no place for Chinese Muslim to pray in Taiwan at that time , they raised money to build the very first mosque in Taiwan which was located at Lishui Street in Taipei City . |
In the latter part of the 1950s after the end of Chinese Civil War and the relocation of the Nationalist Government from Mainland China to Taiwan , Director-General of the CMA Bai Chongxi and ROC Minister of Foreign Affairs George Yeh ( 葉公超 ) proposed the construction of a bigger Islamic-style mosque which was designed by the famous architect Yang Cho-cheng who also designed the Grand Hotel , Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall , National Theater and Concert Hall and other several landmarks in Taiwan . | The mosque was designed by Taiwanese famous architect Yang Cho-cheng , the same architect who had designed the Taipei Grand Hotel , Chang Kai-shek Memorial Hall , National Theater and Concert Hall and many other buildings in Taiwan . |
The Myxozoa ( etymology : Greek : μύξα myxa `` slime '' or `` mucus '' + thematic vowel o + ζῷον zoon `` animals '' ) are a group of parasitic animals of aquatic environments . | The Myxozoa are a group of parasitic animals of aquatic environments . |
Similarities between myxozoan polar capsules and cnidarian nematocysts had been drawn for a long time , but were generally assumed to be the result of convergent evolution . | Similarities between myxozoan ` polar capsules ' and cnidarian nematocysts ( stinging cells ) had been known for a long time , but previously were thought to be the result of convergent evolution . |
More careful cloning of 50 coding genes from Buddenbrockia established the clade as severely modified members of the phylum Cnidaria , with medusozoans as their closest relatives . | Analysis of 50 coding genes from Buddenbrockia showed the Myxozoa were severely modified members of the Cnidaria . |
John James Audubon ( Jean-Jacques Audubon ) ( April 26 , 1785 - January 27 , 1851 ) was a French American ornithologist , naturalist , and painter . | John James Audubon ( April 26 , 1785 - January 27 , 1851 ) was a French-American ornithologist , naturalist , hunter , and painter . |
Audubon is buried , close to the location of his home , in the graveyard at the Church of the Intercession in the Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum at 155th Street and Broadway in Manhattan . | He is buried in the Trinity Cemetery at 155th Street and Broadway in New York City . |
In 1808 , six months after arriving in Kentucky , Audubon married Lucy Bakewell . | He married Lucy Bakewell . |
Jean-Jacques Audubon was born in Les Cayes in the French colony of Saint-Domingue ( now Haiti ) on his father 's sugar plantation . | Audubon was born in Saint Domingue ( now Haiti ) . |
This was a collection of life histories of each species written with Scottish ornithologist William MacGillivray . | Audubon found a printer for the Birds of America , first in Edinburgh , then London , and later collaborated with the Scottish ornithologist William MacGillivray on the Ornithological Biographies - life histories of each of the species in the work . |
Sir Charles Spencer `` Charlie '' Chaplin , KBE ( 16 April 1889 - 25 December 1977 ) was an English comic actor , filmmaker , and composer who rose to fame in the silent era . | Sir Charles Spencer `` Charlie '' Chaplin ( April 16 , 1889 - December 25 , 1977 ) was a famous English actor and movie maker . |
At the 1st Academy Awards , Chaplin was given a special trophy `` For versatility and genius in acting , writing , directing and producing The Circus . '' | But then , instead , he was given a special award `` for versatility and genius in acting , writing , directing and producing '' . |
The main event was the annual 30-competitor Royal Rumble match which featured wrestlers from all three brands . | The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match which featured wrestlers from all three brands . |
The primary match on the Raw brand was for the WWE Championship between reigning champion Sheamus and Randy Orton , which Sheamus won by disqualification . | The main match on the Raw brand was for the WWE Championship between champion Sheamus and Randy Orton , which Sheamus won by disqualification . |
The primary match on the SmackDown brand was between The Undertaker and Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship , which The Undertaker won to retain the championship . | The main match on the SmackDown brand was between The Undertaker and Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship , which The Undertaker won . |
Red █ █ and `` Raw '' indicates a Raw superstar , blue █ █ and `` SD '' indicates a SmackDown superstar , purple █ █ and `` ECW '' indicates an ECW superstar . | Red █ █ and `` Raw '' indicates a Raw superstar , blue █ █ and `` SD '' indicates a SmackDown superstar , and purple █ █ and `` ECW '' indicates an ECW superstar . |
Royal Rumble ( 2010 ) was the twenty-third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) . | Royal Rumble ( 2010 ) was the twenty-third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event made by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) . |
The featured match on the ECW brand was between Christian and Ezekiel Jackson for the ECW championship , which Christian won . | The main match on the ECW brand was for the ECW Championship between Christian and Ezekiel Jackson , which Christian won . |
Six professional wrestling matches were featured on the event 's supercard , a scheduling of more than one main event . | Six professional wrestling matches were on the event 's supercard , a scheduling of more than one main event . |
Edge , the twenty-ninth entrant , won the match by last eliminating John Cena , the nineteenth entrant . | Edge , the twenty-ninth person to enter , won the match by last eliminating John Cena , the nineteenth person to enter . |
As has been customary since 1993 , the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year 's WrestleMania , ( in this instance : WrestleMania XXVI ) for his choice at either the WWE Championship , the World Heavyweight Championship , or the ECW Championship . | As always , the Royal Rumble match winner got a match at that years WrestleMania , ( in this instance : WrestleMania XXVI ) for his choice at either the WWE Championship , the World Heavyweight Championship and the ECW World Championship . |
It took place on January 31 , 2010 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta , Georgia and featured talent from the Raw , SmackDown and ECW brands . | It took place on January 31 , 2010 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . |
As Jose made its landfall an eye was beginning to form , although the storm was still well short of hurricane intensity . | As Jose made its landfall an eye was beginning to form , although the storm was still short of hurricane strength . |
It was also reported that the storm damaged at least 16,000 homes and about 250 square kilometers ( 60 thousand acres ) of land used for cattle . | It was also reported that the storm damaged at least 16 thousand homes and about 250 square kilometres ( 60 thousand acres ) of land used for cattle . |
Approximately 120 municipalities were affected by the torrential rain , but the majority of the damage was concentrated to eight of them : Martínez de la Torre , Misantla , Nautla , San Rafael , Vega de la Torre , Actopan , Cardel and Úrsulo Galván . | An estimated 120 citites were affected by the rains , but the majority of the damage was limited to eight of them : Martínez de la Torre , Misantla , Nautla , San Rafael , Vega de la Torre , Actopan , Cardel and Úrsulo Galván . |
Tropical Storm Jose was responsible for damaging crops , highways and homes ; flooding districts in several cities in the state of Veracruz , and the evacuation of 80,000 people to shelters . | Tropical Storm Jose was responsible for damaging crops , highways and homes ; flooding many areas in several cities in the state of Veracruz and 80,000 people had to be in shelters . |
As Tropical Storm Jose formed so close to shore there was a lead time of less than 9 hours on the tropical storm warning for the Veracruz coastline . | Because Tropical Storm Jose formed so close to shore , there was only a lead time of less than 9 hours on the tropical storm warning given out on September 22 for the Veracruz coastline . |
Jose continued to strengthen as it moved towards the coast and made landfall in the state of Veracruz early on August 23 with winds reaching a peak of 60 mph ( 90 km\/h ) . | Jose continued to strengthen as it moved towards the coast and made landfall in the state of Veracruz early on August 23 with winds at its strongest at 60 mph ( 90 km\/h ) . |
90 active medical brigades were sent to the region to reduce the risk of infections amongst the affected population . | 90 active medical brigades were sent to the region to reduce the risk of infections to the affected people living in the destroyed area . |
The area covered by the warning issued on August 22 was extended southwards as Jose intensified , before being canceled soon after landfall on August 23 . | The area covered by the warning was also enlarged southwards as Jose intensified , before being canceled soon after landfall on September 23 . |
The government of that state estimated the damages caused by the storm to be approximately $ 45 million ( 2005 USD ) . | The government of that state estimated the damages caused by the storm to be about $ 45 million ( 2005 US dollars ) . |
Jose was the tenth named storm of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and the fourth of six tropical cyclones ( three hurricanes and three tropical storms ) to make landfall in Mexico in that year . | Jose was the tenth named storm of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season which made landfall in eastern Mexico . |
The other five deaths were also due to mudslides in Oaxaca . | The other five deaths were also due to landslides in Oaxaca . |
One of these deaths was the result of a mud slide that killed a man was in Xalapa , Veracruz . | One of these deaths was the result of a landslide that killed a man in Xalapa , Veracruz . |
In addition over 420 square kilometers ( 103 thousand acres ) of various crops , including sugarcane , corn and bananas , were flooded . | In addition , over 420 square kilometres ( 103 thousand acres ) of various crops , including sugar cane , corn and bananas , were flooded . |
The advisories issued by the National Hurricane Center emphasized that rainfall from Jose was the primary threat . | The advisories that were given out by the National Hurricane Center stated that rainfall from Jose was the probably the biggest threat . |
The depression rapidly intensified as it moved to the west , becoming Tropical Storm Jose just six hours later . | The depression quickly strengthened as it moved to the west , becoming Tropical Storm Jose just six hours later after forming . |
Jose was responsible for six direct casualties . | In addition , Jose was responsible for killing people six directly . |
Tropical Storm Jose formed in the Bay of Campeche on August 22 and made landfall in the Mexican state of Veracruz the next day . | Tropical Storm Jose formed off the coast of Mexico in the western Gulf of Mexico on August 22 and made landfall on eastern Mexico the next day while at its strongest point with 60 mph ( 95 km\/h ) winds . |
The global model guidance initially failed to resolve the storm 's track well , with some models indicating that it would stall offshore . | The global model guidance originally failed to predict the storms track well , with some models showing that it would somehow stop offshore . |
Tropical Storm Jose was a short-lived tropical storm which made landfall in central Mexico during August 2005 . | Tropical Storm Jose was a tropical storm that lived for a very short time from August 22 to August 23 . |
At this time , the depression was situated roughly 110 mi ( 175 km ) east of Veracruz , Mexico . | However early in the morning of August 22 under highly favorable upper-level conditions , convection quickly increased and the system became Tropical Depression Eleven about 110 miles ( 175 km ) east of Veracruz , Mexico . |
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