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Archive:Gamma boron discovery controversy

2009-05-08T16:31:03Z

24.186.165.248: the controversy is laid out based on facts given at http://sites.google.com/site/gammaboron/

There is a controversy over which group of scientists actually discovered the gamma-phase of elemental [[boron]], [[gamma-boron]].
The history of the discovery is detailed at: http://sites.google.com/site/gammaboron/
The first synthesis of this phase was probably performed by Wentorf in 1965, but the possibility of chemical contamination was not ruled out and no structure solution was given. The phase was synthesized again, and conclusively, in 2004 by J. Chen and V.L. Solozhenko, who proved that they are dealing with a pure boron phase. The structure was solved by A.R. Oganov in 2006. The joint paper of Oganov-Chen-Solozhenko collaboration appeared in Nature in January 2009.
The controversy was that at the same time another group (Dubrovinsky-Dubrovinskaia-Filinchuk) published their papers in other journals, initially claiming novelty of the phase (http://sites.google.com/site/gammaboron/Home/false-claims). Dubrovinsky and Dubrovinskaia knew Solozhenko's results since 2004, and Filinchuk had the entire manuscript from Oganov (they were close friends) since 9 December 2006 - see their correspondence at: http://sites.google.com/site/gammaboron/Home/filinchukmisconduct
Having lost the priority battle to Oganov-Chen-Solozhenko group, the Dubrovinsky-Dubrovinskaia-Filinchuk are now placing great emphasis on the likelihood that the phase might have been seen in 1965 by Wentorf (see discussion at: http://sites.google.com/site/gammaborondata/novelty) and on claiming that gamma-B is a covalent phase and not ionic (as stated in Oganov-Chen-Solozhenko paper). However, gamma-B has both ionic and covalent characters (Oganov-Chen-Solozhenko paper described it explicitly as "partially ionic" and "polar covalent", while stressing the novel and surprisingly significant ionic character in a pure element). The actual data can be found in the original papers and some additional information is at: http://sites.google.com/site/gammaborondata/novelty

Archive:Gamma boron discovery controversy

2009-05-08T16:15:04Z

24.186.165.248:

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There is a controversy over which group of scientists actually discovered the gamma-phase of elemental [[boron]], [[gamma-boron]].
The history of the discovery is detailed at: http://sites.google.com/site/gammaboron/

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Archive:Fanboy

2008-08-28T13:29:56Z

24.186.146.101: Took out the AoC, that was just stupid

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'''Fanboy''' (sometimes spelled '''fanboi''') is a term used to describe any individual who is devoted to a single subject in an emotional or fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession.

The term is most commonly associated with adolescent and teenage males but can be applicable to any age or sex, and is mostly applied by others as a derogatory label.

==History==

According to the [[Merriam-Webster]] Collegiate Dictionary, the earliest known use of the term "fanboy" in an English-language publication dates to 1919.<ref name="mw">[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanboy fanboy. (2008)]. In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved July 7, 2008.</ref>

In [[comic book]] culture, a 1982 reference is to the cover of the "Official Underground and Newave Comix Price Guide". On this cover page are sketched overweight, overzealous comic book collectors wearing T-shirts that state "Fanboys of America," who are describing the extreme measures they would go to, including moving to San Francisco, to preserve their comics.

Also published in 1982, a comic strip appeared in Jim Engel and Chuck Fiala's "Fandom Confidential" comic. In the strip, Jim and Chuck met comic artist/writer [[John Byrne]] and collapsed into "mindless paroxysms of adoration." The John Byrne character responded that they were "a couple of fanboys in bondage" (a play on words referring to a [[List of Monty Python's Flying Circus episodes#10. E. Henry Thripshaw.27s Disease|Monty Python sketch]] in which an Elizabethan era character reads what she claims to be a new Shakespeare work called "Gay Boys in Bondage". <ref>[http://www.byrnerobotics.com/FAQ/listing.asp?ID=7&T1=Miscellaneous+Questions#154 Byrne Robotics: FAQ]</ref> Another early use is in a smart-alec editorial reply by "[[Ambush Bug]]" to a letter in his comic in [[1985]].

By 1990 the term was being used in [[popular music]] and [[science fiction]] circles<ref>
[http://groups.google.com/groups/search?lr=&safe=off&num=10&q=fanboy&safe=off&qt_s=Search&as_drrb=b&as_mind=1&as_minm=1&as_miny=1981&as_maxd=1&as_maxm=1&as_maxy=1990 USENET use before 1990]
</ref>, and as electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to [[computer]]s and [[video game consoles]] - with people often developing an obsessive loyalty towards one platform or brand.

Current subjects of such obsessive loyalty include areas of: [[TV show]]s; [[film|movie]]s; [[music]]; [[anime]]; [[comic book]]s; [[car]]s; [[video game console]]s, [[video games]] and [[MMORPG]]s; and [[computer]] [[operating system]]s, [[computer Hardware|hardware]] and [[software]]—and more recently politics.
<ref>
[http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2007/11/whos-nuttier-ap.html "Who's Nuttier, Apple Fanatics or Ron Paul Enthusiasts?", Wired Magazine]
</ref>
<ref>
[http://www.blogmaverick.com/2007/02/03/the-fanboy-culture/ "The Fanboy Culture", Mark Cuban, blogpost]
</ref>

"Fanboy" was added to the [[Merriam-Webster]] Collegiate Dictionary in 2008.<ref>[http://www.welt.de/english-news/article2186069/New_words_in_the_Merriam-Webster_dictionary_.html New words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary] [[Die Welt]] online, 7 July 2008</ref>

Example : Protus-AoC was a gamer/player in a semi-popular MMO. He would rabidly defend his game of choice against all anti-positive comments. This was often done without good judgement or a factual account of events or evidence to support his claims. As of the date of this writing, the identity of Protus-AoC is not known. A picture of Protus-AoC may be found in the Age of Conan Off-Topic forum. He is/was a key example of a "Fanboy."

==Fangirl==
The term fangirl, while similar, often carries slightly different connotations - often applied to any enthusiastic female fan regardless of obsessive qualities or not, and is often used with overtones of "[[teenybopper]]". Depending on context, "fangirl" may be used or perceived as a derogatory label.

==Media==

Popular depictions of Fanboy stereotypes include the [[Comic Book Guy]] on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and columnist [[Larry Groznic]] from the satirical newspaper ''[[The Onion]]''. In the songs of the fannish [[parody]] [[musician]] [[Luke Ski]], many characters proudly consider themselves ''fanboys.''

===Comic books===
*[[Sergio Aragonés]]' ''Fanboy''
*[[Galactic Storm]]'s ''Fanboy''

===Television===
*''[[The Simpsons]]''' [[Comic Book Guy]] refers to himself as a fanboy.
*''[[Freakazoid!|Freakazoid]]'''s [[freakazoid!#Other characters|Fan Boy]]

===Radio/podcasts===
*[[Fanboy Radio]]
*Fanboy Planet.com[http://www.fanboyplanet.com]

===Movies===
* [[Fanboys (2003 film)|''Fanboys'' (2003 film)]], a New Zealand short film
* [[Fanboys (2008 film)|''Fanboys'' (2008 film)]], an American comedy film

==See also==
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Cyberstalking]]
* [[Editor war]]
* [[Anorak (slang)|Anorak]]
* [[Astroturfing]]
* [[Otaku]]
* [[Obsession]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.bruceongames.com/2008/02/17/fanboys/ A look at fanboys from the game industry perspective]
* [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanboy Fanboy at Merriam-Webster]
* [http://www.netjak.com/review.php/1013 Dissecting the Fanboy Mind] - A discussion of the fanboy behavior in regard to video games.
* [http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=6463 The trial of the Fanboy] - A criticism of the fanboy concept and overusage of the term.

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Archive:Digiview Entertainment

2007-02-01T02:54:18Z

24.186.110.38:

'''Digiview Entertainment''' is a United States based Home Entertainment Company established in 2003.

The company manufactures value-priced DVDs & CDs for the mainstream market (i.e. DVDs of television programs, movies, animated cartoons, horror film/horror, science fiction film/science fiction), but has recently moved into the licensed home entertainment business (i.e. BKN Entertainment.)

Digiview Entertainment has its own proprietary line of knock off DVD releases, such as "Cartoon Craze", and "Toon Factory." The company also has classic television programs, such as "Flash Gordon", "The Lone Ranger", "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet", and "Captain Nemo." Digiview Entertainment owns rarely seen films, such as "Row Your Boat", and "Who Killed Doc Robin?" The company also features "chinanime" titles such as "Protectors of Universe", "Beauty and Warrior" and "Space Transfomers.", which are horrible imitations of japanese titles.

Many of the company's titles can be found at Wal-Mart and other value-priced retailers such as Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree Stores, some (though not all) costing only a dollar. Recently, the company began to channel market its product offerings to drug store chains, supermarket chains and convenience store chains throughout the United States due failing relationships with Wal-Mart and Tesco.

Digiview Entertainment also produces, markets and distributes a comprehensive line of inspirational, relaxation, romantic and tranquility CDs. The company is best known for its "Children's Classic Nursery Songs", "Children's Classic Sing-A-Longs", "Whatever dude" and popular "Songs 4 Kids."

*[[http://digiviewprod.tripod.com Digiview Entertainment's official web site]]

[[Category: Home Entertainment Companies of the United States]]