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U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
MARCH 19, 2013

M I D S H AC K X B OX S E N S O R F O R M I L I TA RY A P P L I C AT I O N S
The gaming industry has changed a great deal since a pair of plumbers first set out to save their lovely princess from the menacing grasp of an angry overgrown turtle. What started with a 2-bit gaming console designed for virtual table tennis has reached incredible heights, now connecting hundreds of gamers via the internet on virtual battlefields. One recent breakthrough in the gaming world was the release of camera-based add-on hardware from industry superpowers Microsoft and Sony. Used in conjunction with the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles, the Kinect and Move 3-D camera systems view specific movements made by gamers and incorporate those movements into the games theyre playing, resulting in complete hands-free control.
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The Naval Academy Ethics Team emerged from the 17th Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Feb. 28 ranked 10th out of approximately 120 similar teams throughout the nation.
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Kara Pollinger and Chloe Stapleton leD the Navy womens basketball team past Holy Cross, 72-53, in the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament March 16.

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President of The United States Barack Obama will speak at the graduation exercises for the U.S. Naval Academys Class of 2013 May 24. He last spoke at the Naval Academy in 2009.
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M I D S S T U DY A B ROA D I N MUNICH, HAMBURG

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MWR C AR WAS H

MWRs automated car wash operates 24/7 and is located between the Navy Exchange Service Station and the Mini-Mart. Features include auto-wash bay for autos and a self-service bay for autos and one for RVs, vacuum, shampoo, air and a change machine. $1 and $5 bills or credit cards may be used. Car Wash prices are $8 for basic, $9 for deluxe and $10 for ultimate. For more information, call 410-293-9200.

S EAWORLD ADM I S S I O N

Throughout 2013, members of the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a singleday complimentary admission. To register, go online to http://www.herosalute.com

T ICKETMASTER

NSA Annapolis MWR is now a retailer for Ticketmaster. Hours of operation are Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (walk-in only). Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the worlds top five e-Commerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. For more information on MWR Annapolis Ticketmaster, call 410-293-9200.

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Did you know the Naval Academy graduated a famous science fiction author? A professional mixed martial artist? An actor? While many of these graduates will be familiar, we think a few might just surprise you.
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N AV Y B A S E B A L L D E F E AT S MIDS AT WORK: BRIGADE CONDUCT OFFICER YA L E , 6 - 5

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