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Apollo Upgrades Membership

We appreciate Apollo Design Technology Inc.'s recent decision to increase its support of USITT to that of a Contributing member. Apollo produces both custom and standard stainless steel and glass gobos in sizes to fit all lights. It is known for its SuperResolution and ColourScenic patterns, plus outstanding customer service. The company also features Apollo Gel, dichroic filters, rotators, and scrollers. For more information, including the company's 2006 catalog, visit www.internetapollo.com.

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Meyer Sound Upgrades

We also appreciate Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. which also upgraded its membership to the Contributing member level. Meyer Sound has won world-wide acclaim as an award-winning designer and manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, reference monitors, and electroacoustic measurement systems.

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PRG at the Super Bowl

PRG provided a full lighting package, controlled by its Virtuoso console and powered by the PRG Series 400 system for the Spring Super Bowl XL Halftime Show at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Rolling Stones, currently on tour with lighting supplied by PRG, headlined the halftime extravaganza. Lighting was designed by Bob Dickinson and Patrick Woodroffe, and the show was produced by Don Mischer Productions.

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ETC Offers LDI Scholarships

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC) will again offer scholarships to six college students for LDI in 2006. Applications will be available from the ETC booth at USITT Stage Expo from March 30 to April 1. Applications may also be downloaded at www.etcconnect.com. Deadline is April 28, 2006.

The scholarships include roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas, hotel, meals, a full conference pass and "great ETC swag." Application deadline is April 28, 2006.

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Rose Brand Launches Screen Goo

A new product from Rose Brand can transform any smooth surface into a high-performance projection screen. Screen Goo is a specially-forulated highly reflective acrylic paint system. It is specifically designed for the video projection industry and its performance rivals or exceeds the traditional material used in screens. Screen Goo allows users to create projection surfaces of almost any size or shape, including curves, at significantly lower costs. Different products are available for front or rear projection.

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Entertainment Technology Displays Marquee

A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York, Transformed by the Light: The New York City Night is showing off not only the exhibit, but the Marquee Lighting Control Consol from Entertainment Technology as well. Steven Rosen of Available Light serves as lighting coordinator and supervisor of the exhibit, which runs through May 7, 2006. Eleven design firms are participating in the exhibit which is made possible by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and its sponsors.

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