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A calculator, particularly useful for medical personnel comprises function, numerical selection, and memory circuits with a read out display connected to provide conversion of quantitative values from one system to another, times and converts pulse rates and similar observations to a standard time element, and when used with a data, time, tone and circuitry reminds an attendant of various duty schedules and is also adapted to be utilized with a "print out" system.
1. A calculator-computer comprised of conventioal numerical keys, function keys, an on and clear switch, an off switch, a power source and display and memory registers in combination with program means for converting from one system of measurement used by the medical profession to another and for determining certain infusion rates in a standard measurement system for a selected time period, conversion keys and circuit means connecting said conversion keys and said numerical and function keys to activate and obtain results from said program means in a minimum number of manual steps and to display said results directly on said display register without the display of intermediate determinants, additional circuitry connecting time interval keys to a timing device for selecting predetermined time intervals and circuitry connecting the time interval keys with said conversion keys for activating means to convert a number of events in the time interval previously selected to the number of events which at the same rate of occurrence would occur in a shorter or longer interval.
2. The combination defined in claim 1 in which said time interval keys indicate time intervals of 15 seconds and 30 seconds and said conversion keys represent x4 and x2, whereby when a medical professional has determined a pulse rate for a selected portion of a minute,15 or 30 seconds, entry of the rate and converting x4 or x2 by pressing the appropriate conversion key automatically displays the pulse rate per minute or other time interval.
3. The combination of claim 1 including digital time and date registers, a tone generator, connected to a time and date display register and circuitry connecting said time register to a time set key, said date register to a date set key and circuitry means to provide a date and/or time on the time and date display when said keys close said circuit, said tone generator being connected through a count down register to a tone select key which closes said circuit to cause a tone to sound when a preselected time interval has elapsed.
4. The combination of claim 1 combined with a clip mounted on the back of the calculator-computer, said clip being downwardly open so that it may grasp a portion of a user's clothing or another supporting surface thereby freeing the hands of the user.
5. A calculator-computer comprised of a keyboard having numerical value keys, zero through nine; mathematical function keys for performing addition, substraction, multiplication and division; also equal and decimal keys; an on and clear switch; a power source; an off switch and display and memory registers combined with a conversion program, keys controlling access to the program to convert grams to milligrams, kilograms to pounds, grams to grains, ounces to cubic centimeters, cubic centimeters to drops, milligrams to grams, pounds to kilograms, grains to grams, cubic centimeters to ounces, drops to cubic centimeters, cubic centimeters to drams, drams to cubic centimeters and fifteen drops to cubic centimeters, circuit means connecting said keys and display whereby using said keys causes activation of the selected circuit to produce the sought after result directly on the display register without the display of intermediate determinants, and means whereby an infusion rate may be determined by entering a rate for one volume of fluid per a selected time element said means will directly produce on the display register the rate of a different volume of fluid for a different preselected time element, time interval keys indicating time intervals of 15 seconds and 30 seconds, a timing device, and circuitry connecting said time interval keys to said timing device and other conversion keys, x4 and x2, representing multiplication by four and by two respectively circuitry connecting said other conversion keys with said numerical value keys to convert a numerical value entered to a value that equals two or four times said numerical value whereby when a medical professional has determined a pulse rate for a selected portion of a minute, 15 or 30 seconds, entry of the rate and x4 or x2 key automatically displays the pulse rate per minute.
6. The combination of claim 5 which includes a digital time register, a date register, connected to a digital time and date display, a time set key and a date set key, where said time set key and said date set key are each connected by circuit means to the time and date display, such that time is displayed when the said time set key is depressed to close said time and date displaying circuit means and such that the date is displayed when the date set key is depressed to close said time and date displaying circuit means, where said time and said date may be displayed simultaneously or individually, a count down register, a tone generator and a select tone key, a circuit means connecting said select tone key through said count down register to said tone generator whereby when a selected time interval has elapsed, a tone signal is produced.
Heretofore technicians and professionals in many fields have been forced to rely upon memory for converting from one measurement system to another and their knowledge of various mathematical processes. In the medical profession it has been necessary to convert dosages from one measurement system to another, to determine pulse rates for a standard unit of time, etc. The present invention eliminates guess work by use of a small computer-calculator which places in the hands of the medical profession an on the spot means for providing accurate information through conversion programs and specifically medically oriented function and numerical value selection circuits.
The prior art devices disclose calculators adapted to various specific uses but none that can provide the variety of information of the instant invention or specifically adapt to information useful to the medical profession.
Examples of prior art devices are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,100,602 which converts a quantitative item in a recipe to the fraction required based on the servings desired relative to servings provided for by the recipt. To obtain the desired information on the display requires six entries for the first item and four entries for each additional item. No medical application is apparently anticipated.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,101,071 discloses a calculator to determine the rate of timing total calories burned in relation to the pulse rate. It does not relate to the present invention and is limited to giving the burn rate or total calories burned.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,228,516 is related to a system for converting English to metric units and vice versa with an input and output display. It appears not to recognize the problem solved by the device of this application and it appears largely concerned with the device for selecting conversion factors.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,290,113 is concerned with a minicomputer for conversion from common units into SI units in response to factor selection based upon a letter code for types of material commonly used in medicine and related fields. The minicomputer is also capable of performing conventional mathematical functions.
As will be seen from the subsequent description of the invention the prior art does not disclose the function or the structure essential to the invention herein disclosed and claimed.
There is provided, according to the instant invention a computer or calculator which may be carried in the hand or attached to the user's uniform or other clothing and especially adapted for use by the medical profession.
It is comprised of an entry keyboard for numbers, function keys which are programmed to convert a selected quantitative unit to another unit. It also has a display register indicating the converted value, a memory register which when used the results appear on the display register. In some modifications there are time and date reminder circuits with a display register and a tone signal to remind the user of a schedule time and date for performance of a duty. In addition there are provisions for timed numerical conversions.
One object of the invention is to provide a quick, accurate means for calculating and converting dosages in one system of measurement to another system, thereby eliminating the mistakes which may occur from a faulty memory or errors in mathematics and at the same time providing in a minimum of time an accurate on the spot result.
Another object is to provide special function keys which for example, convert fifteen drops to cubic centimeters. This function is particularly important in intravenous fluid administration to calculate the IV drip rate. The IV drip rate must be accurately and quickly determined to avoid complications.
A further object of the invention is to provide a time signal and specific time interval values for determining a sixty second pulse rate. This is provided by 15 and 30 second keys which when used with the numeral and either the 2 or 4 multiple keys give the pulse rate per minute.
Another object of the invention is to provide a date and time program with read out on a date time register. It is imperative in medical practice that a strict schedule of treatment and medicines be maintained, and that records reflect the time and date of entries therein. It is also an object of the invention to provide a tone signal which will remind an attendant of the elapse of a specific time interval or the awareness of a schedule to be maintained.
Another object of the invention is to provide a calculator or computer also capable of performing basic mathematical functions.
Other objects and advantages of the instant invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from reading of the following detailed description of the invention related to the drawings and appended claims. It will also be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to use in the medical profession but has broad application in other arts where time saving conversions, accurate determinations and time and rate determinations are material.
FIG. 1 is a view of one embodiment of the calculator-computer.
FIG. 2 is a view of the invention involving a pulse rate timing and determining means.
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment which, in addition to the details of the other embodiments, includes a time, date and tone.
FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the calculator clearly showing the clip for attaching it to a supporting person or element.
FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic circuit diagram exemplary of the circuitry for the invention.
In reference to the figures of the drawing, it is pointed out that a calculator-computer is disclosed which has conventional pocket calculator elements such as a power supply (not shown), an off switch and an on/clear switch.
In FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 there are illustrated keyboards for the computer which includes a display register 1 wherein on demand digital answers and information stored in the memory register appear.
Each of the keyboards has memory circuit keys indicated generally at 2 and comprised of memory clear, MCLR; memory add, M+; and memory display, MDISP keys.
Each keyboard has conversion function keys, those in row 3 comprised of conversion of Gm to Mgm; grams to milligrams; Kg to Lb; kilograms to pounds; Gms to gr; grams to grains; Oz to cc; ounces to cubic centimeters; and cc to gtts, cubic centimeters to drops. In each instance the function keys in row 3 convert larger units of measure to smaller units by multiplying the larger units by a constant programmed into the calculator. The function keys in row 4 perform the converse or opposite function namely conversion of a smaller unit to a larger unit by dividing the smaller unit by a constant programmed into the circuit. There are also keys 5, one of which functions to convert cubic centimeters to drams and the other to convert drams to cubic centimeters.
Function key 6 converts 15 drops (gtts) to cubic centimeters.
The keys 7 are the numerical value keys, zero through nine, and the keys indicated generally at 8 are mathematical function keys which permit the use of the calculator-computer as a conventional hand held calculator.
Frequently in medical practice the attendants are called upon to compute dosages, this involves converting from one measurement unit or system to another, which requires the attendant to rely upon memory for the equivalency factors for conversion as well as requiring mental or written mathematical computations. Obviously, such a procedure has built in propensities for error. For example, the attendant may rely upon the wrong factor or make arithmetic errors. It is believed that the error rate increases with increased time pressures produced by increases in the number of patients per attendant.
With the present invention, for conversion from one unit to another, the attendant selects the numeric value by pressing the appropriate key or keys 7 and then the function key for conversion. For example, to convert 5 grams to milligrams, key 7, numbered 5, would be pressed and key 4 labeled Gms to Mg would be pressed which would activate the program to multiply the numeral 5 by the programmed value 1,000 and the answer, 5,000 Mgs would be immediately read on the Display Register. As shown in FIG. 5 the numeric values go into the display register and into the programmed function circuit which when the function switch is activated displays the answer.
The use of a calculator-computer obviously increases accuracy and reduces the time spent in calculating and administering medical services.
A special application is performed by function key 6, 15 gtts (drops or minims) which provides accuracy in determining intravenous infusion rates of drops per minute. In intravenous administration the drip rate is critical. Therefore, for example, given an administration set which gives the standard 15 gtts (drops) per cc (cubic centimeter) and a 1,000 cc IV bag to infuse over a 10 hour period, the user can determine the exact number of drops to infuse per minute by completing a simple two step process. The bag size of 1,000 cc's is entered by pressing key 1 once and key 0 three times. This amount to be infused is then divided by the number of hours the bag is to run, 10. The user presses the �, division key 8 followed by pressing key 1 once then key 0. The answer 100 (cc's per hour) will appear on the display register. The user now presses special function key 6 which gives the number of drops per minute required to maintain an accurate infusion rate. The answer of 25 (gtts) per minute) will appear on the display register.
15 gtts per cc has been adopted because it is frequently used dosage standard, however, the disclosed calculator-computer may be programmed for other dosages utilizing other measures. For example, 10 gtts per cc could be introduced in the program in addition to or instead of 15 gtts.
For foregoing structure and functions are features of each of the exemplary embodiments of the invention.
Referring now to FIG. 2, in addition to the previously described programs, functions and value circuits, FIGS. 2 and 3 have therein a pulse rate computer function circuit. This is selected and controlled by multiple keys 10, x4 and x2 and time interval keys 9, 15 sec and 30 sec.
It also has a tone signal to sound when a selected time interval has elapsed. A medical attendant desiring to read a pulse rate sets the desired time interval, for illustrative purposes the time interval has been selected as either 15 or 30 seconds, when the selected interval has elapsed the time tone signal will sound, the pulse for the interval will be entered by pressing the appropriate numeric value switch or switches and one of the keys 10 will be pressed which is appropriate to the time interval selected, the pulse rate per minute then appears on the display. This system of pulse rate determination provides an accurate, quick means which eliminates the chances of mathematical error and errors caused by various distractions which often occur in usual practices.
The calculator-computer illustrated in FIG. 3 includes all of the features of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2, in addition has time and date select keys 11 and a digital time and date display 12 as well as tone select key 13. Medical personnel working in a hospital or clinic must have means for providing date and time. This is necessary to provide accurate date and time in the medical record and for date and time management of scheduled medications and treatments. The keys 11 set the correct time and date on the digital display whereby the calculator-computer functions as a conventional calendar clock. The tone select key 13 permits the operator to obtain an audible signal on the hour, half hour or quarter hour to remind him/her that certain functions must be performed, such as checking vital signs, administering medications or therapy, etc.
Since a hospital is normally a busy place and frequently understaffed, it becomes necessary that any means that will save time and free the hands of the professionals is a decided benefit, therefore, on the back of the calculator-computer is a clip 14 which will be used to attach the calculator-computer to the clothing of the attendant or to a convenient supporting surface such as a clip board.
In FIG. 5 a schematic view of the circuitry involved is presented. It is comprised of numeric keyboard 15 and a functions keyboard 16, the functions keyboard is connected through circuits to the program data indicated generally by 18. The numeric keyboard 15 is connected through circuit 19 to the display register 20 and memory register 21, whereby when the appropriate function key in 16 has been pressed and the numeral key in 15 has been pressed the answer appears on the display register 20 or if the memory key in row 2 has been pressed, the answer is placed in the memory register to be displayed in the display 1. Besides the programmed data, connected into circuit 22 is a time register 23 and a date register 24 which are connected by appropriate circuitry to a display 12. In conjunction with the previously disclosed circuitry are time and date set keys 11 which act with the respective registers 23 and 24 to provide a digital time and date on the display 12. The signal tone circuit 25 is activated by count down set and timing circuit to transmit a signal to a count down register which activates a tone generator when a programmed interval of time has elapsed.
Obviously the circuits illustrated in FIG. 5 are directed to the most complicated modification of the calculator-computer and the circuits for other modification are similar but do not contain elements which are not necessary to the conversions and uses of the specific embodiment.
Disclosed herein are modifications of the calculator-computer which is of particular application to the medical profession. For clarity, conversions from one measurement system to another and in the functions involving time specific time intervals have been setforth by way of example; it is within the scope of this invention to utilize the disclosed calculator-computer with conversions for different systems of measurement and for different time intervals.
Specific embodiment of a hand held calculator-computer have been described, the embodiments enable an operator to eliminate many opportunities for error, shorten the time and improve the accuracy of determinations regularly and frequently performed by medical attendants. There is also provided a timing circuit which will limit the chances for inaccuracy or errors in the time when the functions are performed. In addition to the specialized uses, the instrument may be used as a calculator and a digital clock providing time and date.
It is also pointed out that operation of the disclosed calculator-computer involves very few manual movements, thereby limiting the chances for error.
Since various modifications within the spirit of the invention may occur to those skilled in the art, it is intended that no limitation be placed on the invention except as defined by the scope of the appended claims.
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With the summer well underway (although you wouldn't have guessed it from the weather) things are starting to roll for events at Amecon! Their submission forms are now available on the site where you can sign up for the three biggest cosplay events of the convention. Strut your stuff on the catwalk for the Masquerade, entertain the masses in the Omake, or indulge your competitive side and take part in the Cosplay Competition. You can also put yourself forward to be selected as the 2nd and final UK qualifier for EuroCosplay 2012. Could you be representing your country in the finals at October London Expo? Be sure to sign up to all the events asap to avoid disappointment!
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if i had...
public class ArithmeticOp{
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public static void printMessage(){
and another class
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ArithmeticOp op = new ArithmeticOp();
op.printMessage(); //returns error
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Squid in Garlic Sauce
|Fresh squid
|1 1⁄2 Pound, washed and skinned
|Olive oil
|2 Tablespoon
|1 Large, peeled and cut into thin rings
|2 Clove (10 gm), peeled and finely chopped
|Dry white wine
|1⁄4 Pint
|1⁄4 Pint
|Parsley sprigs
|Bay leaf
|To Taste
|Freshly ground black pepper
|To Taste
|1 Tablespoon
|Double cream
|3 Tablespoon (for finish)
|Freshly chopped parsley
|1 Tablespoon (for garnish)
1) Clean the inside of the squid, remove the head, ink bag and tentacles.
2) Slice the cone shaped body into rings of about ½ inch.
3) Cut the tentacles if too long or leave as it is.
4) In a saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute.
5) Stir in the squid, wine, water, parsley, bay leaf and seasoning.
6) Put the lid on and simmer until tender.
7) Take out the squid from the onion mixture and discard bay leaf and parsley sprig.
8) In a small cup, mix together cornflour with little water.
9) Stir the cornflour mixture and cream into the onion mixture and simmer until thickened.
10) If you wish to freeze the dish, then do so at this stage. Place the squid and onion mixture without cream in a plastic container.
11) Seal, label and freeze the container.
12) Place the squid In a deep bowl plate and spoon sauce over it, garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
13) If using frozen squid mixture, thaw in the container at room temperature for 4 hours, then stir in the cream.
14) In saucepan place the squid mixture and reheat gently on top of the stove, stirring occasionally and heated completely.
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My CPU will definantly limit the 6800 preformance... I really should of said that I need this card for a couple of months till I get a new rig with the new NV40's.
EDIT: Btw right now I'm using a Fx5200 and some games just plain rape this card to death even OC'd. I got my Fx5200 300/500 but its just working out for some games.
It will limit the 6800NU, yeh, but in many DX9 games (read: FarCry, Half Life 2) I think you'd still see a vast improvement with the 6800NU over the 5900XT due to its much faster shader performance. Plus the 6800NU also has got much better AA quality. For $100 more you can get the 6800NU and put it in your machine now, then move it to your new machine when you get it, and use it to hold you over until NV45 is cheap
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|MGM > SEC Filings for MGM > Form 10-Q on 9-Nov-2012
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Quarterly Report
This management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("MD&A") contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which were included in our Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 29, 2012. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods. MGM Resorts International together with its subsidiaries may be referred to as "we," "us" or "our." MGM China Holdings Limited together with its subsidiaries is referred to as "MGM China."
Executive Overview
Our primary business is the ownership and operation of casino resorts, which includes offering gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail and other resort amenities. We believe that we own and invest in several of the premier casino resorts in the world and have continually reinvested in our resorts to maintain our competitive advantage. Most of our revenue is cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or paying for non-gaming services with cash or credit cards. We rely heavily on the ability of our resorts to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financings, fund maintenance capital expenditures and provide cash for future development. Our results of operations are affected by decisions we make related to our capital allocation, our access to capital and our cost of capital. Our access to lower cost capital has improved, and over the next few years we remain committed to further deleveraging our balance sheet and improving our credit profile.
Our results of operations do not tend to be seasonal in nature, though a variety of factors may affect the results of any interim period, including the timing of major Las Vegas conventions, the amount and timing of marketing and special events for our high-end customers and the level of play during major holidays, including New Year and Chinese New Year. Our results do not depend on key individual customers, although our success in marketing to customer groups, such as convention customers, or the financial health of customer segments, such as business travelers or high-end gaming customers from a particular country or region, can affect our results. Certain of our resorts earn significant revenues from the high-end gaming business, which may lead to variability in our results.
We have two reportable segments that are based on the regions in which we operate: wholly owned domestic resorts and MGM China. We currently operate 15 wholly owned resorts in the United States. MGM China's operations consist of the MGM Macau resort and casino and the development of a gaming resort in Cotai. We have additional business activities including investments in unconsolidated affiliates, our MGM Hospitality operations and certain other corporate and management operations. CityCenter is our most significant unconsolidated affiliate, which we also manage for a fee. Our operations which have not been segregated into separate reportable segments are reported as "corporate and other" operations in our reconciliations of segment results to consolidated results.
Wholly Owned Domestic Resorts
Over half of the net revenue from our wholly owned domestic resorts is derived from non-gaming operations including hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and other non-gaming amenities. We utilize our significant convention and meeting facilities to maximize hotel occupancy and customer volumes during off-peak times such as mid-week or during traditionally slower leisure travel periods, which also leads to better labor utilization. Our operating results are highly dependent on the volume of customers at our resorts, which in turn affects the price we can charge for our hotel rooms and other amenities. We market to different customer segments to manage our hotel occupancy, such as targeting large conventions to increase mid-week occupancy.
We generate a significant portion of our revenue from our wholly owned domestic resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada, which exposes us to certain risks, such as increased competition from new or expanded Las Vegas resorts, and from the expansion of gaming in the United States.
While adverse conditions in the economic environment affected our operating results in recent years, we believe positive trends, such as increased visitation and consumer spending, will continue. However, we believe that certain aspects of the current economy, such as continued weaknesses in employment and the housing market, will limit economic growth in the United States and temper our recovery. Because of these economic conditions, we have increasingly focused on managing costs and staffing levels across all our resorts and will continue to strive to achieve additional operating efficiencies. However, as a result of our leveraged business model, our operating results are significantly affected by our ability to generate operating revenues.
Key performance indicators related to gaming and hotel revenue at our wholly owned domestic resorts are:
† Gaming revenue indicators - table games drop and slots handle (volume indicators); "win" or "hold" percentage, which is not fully controllable by us. Our normal table games hold percentage is in the range of 19% to 23% of table games drop and our normal slots hold percentage is in the range of 7.5% to 8.5% of slots handle; and
† Hotel revenue indicators - hotel occupancy (a volume indicator); average daily rate ("ADR," a price indicator); and revenue per available room ("REVPAR," a summary measure of hotel results, combining ADR and occupancy rate). Our calculation of ADR, which is the average price of occupied rooms per day, includes the impact of complimentary rooms. Complimentary room rates are determined based on an analysis of retail or "cash" rates for each customer segment and each type of room product to estimate complimentary rates which are consistent with retail rates. Complimentary rates are reviewed at least annually and on an interim basis if there are significant changes in market conditions. Because the mix of rooms provided on a complimentary basis, particularly to casino customers, includes a disproportionate suite component, the composite ADR including complimentary rooms is slightly higher than the ADR for cash rooms, reflecting the higher retail value of suites.
MGM China
On June 3, 2011, we and Ms. Ho, Pansy Catilina Chiu King ("Ms. Pansy Ho") completed a reorganization of the capital structure and the initial public offering of 760 million shares of MGM China on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "IPO"), representing 20% of the post issuance base capital stock of MGM China, at an offer price of HKD 15.34 per share. Pursuant to this reorganization, we acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, an additional 1% of the overall capital stock of MGM China for HKD 15.34 per share, or approximately $75 million, and thereby became the owner of 51% of MGM China, which owns MGM Grand Paradise, S.A. ("MGM Grand Paradise"), the Macau company that owns the MGM Macau resort and casino ("MGM Macau") and the related gaming subconcession and land concession and is in the process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai.
Through the acquisition of the additional 1% interest of MGM China, we obtained a controlling interest and were required to consolidate MGM China as of June 3, 2011. Prior to the IPO, we held a 50% interest in MGM Grand Paradise, which was accounted for under the equity method. The acquisition of the controlling financial interest was accounted for as a business combination and we recognized 100% of the assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests of MGM China at fair value at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the equity of MGM China was determined by the IPO transaction price and equaled approximately $7.5 billion. The carrying value of our equity method investment was significantly less than our share of the fair value of MGM China, resulting in a $3.5 billion gain on the acquisition.
We believe our investment in MGM China plays an important role in extending our reach internationally and will foster future growth and profitability. Asia is the fastest-growing gaming market in the world and Macau is the world's largest gaming destination in terms of revenue, and has continued to grow over the past few years despite the global economic downturn.
Our MGM China operations primarily consist of MGM Macau. Revenues at MGM Macau are generated primarily from gaming operations made up of two distinct market segments: main floor and high-end ("VIP"). MGM Macau main floor operations consist of both table games and slot machines offered to the public, which usually consists of walk-in and day trip visitors. VIP players play mostly in dedicated VIP rooms or designated gaming areas. VIP customers can be further divided into customers sourced by in-house VIP programs and those sourced through gaming promoters. A significant portion of our VIP volume is generated through the use of gaming promoters, also known as junket operators. These operators introduce high-end gaming players to MGM Macau, assist these customers with travel arrangements and extend gaming credit to these players.
VIP gaming at MGM Macau is conducted by the use of special purpose nonnegotiable gaming chips called "rolling chips." Gaming promoters purchase these rolling chips from MGM Macau and in turn they sell these chips to their players. The rolling chips allow MGM Macau to track the amount of wagering conducted by each gaming promoter's clients in order to determine VIP gaming play. In exchange for the gaming promoters' services, MGM Macau pays them either through rolling chip turnover-based commissions or through revenue-sharing arrangements. The estimated portion of the gaming promoter payments that represent amounts passed through to VIP customers is recorded net against casino revenue, and the estimated portion retained by the gaming promoter for its compensation is recorded to casino expense.
In addition to the key performance indicators used by our wholly owned domestic resorts, MGM Macau utilizes "turnover," which is the sum of rolling chip wagers won by MGM Macau (rolling chips purchased plus rolling chips exchanged less rolling chips returned). Turnover provides a basis for measuring VIP casino win percentage. Normal win for VIP gaming operations at MGM Macau is in the range of 2.7% to 3.0% of turnover. MGM Macau's main floor historical table games hold percentage is in the range of 20% to 30% of table games drop. Normal slots hold percentage at MGM Macau is in the range of 5.5% to 7.5% of slots handle.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and other includes our investments in unconsolidated affiliates, MGM Hospitality and certain management and other operations.
CityCenter. We own 50% of CityCenter. The other 50% of CityCenter is owned by Infinity World Development Corp ("Infinity World"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World, a Dubai, United Arab Emirates government decree entity. CityCenter consists of Aria, a casino resort; Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, a non-gaming boutique hotel; Crystals, a retail and entertainment district; and Vdara, a luxury condominium-hotel. In addition, CityCenter features residential units in the Residences at Mandarin Oriental and Veer. We receive a management fee of 2% of revenues for the management of Aria and Vdara, and 5% of EBITDA (as defined in the agreements governing our management of Aria and Vdara). In addition, we receive an annual fee of $3 million for the management of Crystals.
Other unconsolidated affiliates. We also own 50% interests in Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy. Grand Victoria is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois; an affiliate of Hyatt Gaming owns the other 50% of Grand Victoria and also operates the resort. Silver Legacy is located in Reno, adjacent to Circus Circus Reno, and the other 50% is owned by Eldorado LLC.
MGM Hospitality. MGM Hospitality seeks to leverage our management expertise and well-recognized brands through strategic partnerships and international expansion opportunities. We have entered into management agreements for hotels in the Middle East, North Africa, India and, through its joint venture with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, The People's Republic of China. MGM Hospitality opened its first resort, MGM Grand Sanya on Hainan Island, The People's Republic of China in early 2012.
Borgata. We have a 50% economic interest in Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa ("Borgata") located on Renaissance Pointe in the Marina area of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Boyd Gaming Corporation ("Boyd") owns the other 50% of Borgata and also operates the resort. Our interest is held in trust and is currently offered for sale pursuant to our amended settlement agreement with the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement ("DGE") and approved by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission ("CCC"). The terms of the amended settlement agreement mandate the sale by March 2014. We have the right to direct the sale through March 2013, subject to approval of the CCC, and the trustee is responsible for selling the trust property during the following 12-month period.
We consolidate the trust because we are the sole economic beneficiary and we account for our interest in Borgata under the cost method. As of September 30, 2012, the trust had $149 million of cash and investments, of which $120 million is held in U.S. treasury securities with maturities greater than three months but less than one year, and is recorded within "Prepaid expenses and other." For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, $12 million and $38 million, respectively, were withdrawn from the trust account for the payment of property taxes and interest on our senior credit facility, as authorized in accordance with the terms of the trust agreement.
Results of Operations
The following discussion is based on our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.
Summary Financial Results The following table summarizes our financial results: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 (In thousands) Net revenues $ 2,254,978 $ 2,233,587 $ 6,866,333 $ 5,552,423 Operating income 137,401 112,574 505,382 3,966,039 Net income (loss) (154,674 ) (106,575 ) (428,415 ) 3,254,245 Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts International (181,159 ) (123,786 ) (543,864 ) 3,228,328
Our results of operations include the results of MGM China on a consolidated basis following the June 3, 2011 date of acquisition. Prior to that date, results of operations of MGM Macau were reflected under the equity method of accounting. See "Operating Results - Income (loss) from Unconsolidated Affiliates."
Consolidated net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2012 increased 1% driven by a 7% increase in MGM China net revenue. Net revenue for the year-to-date period increased 24%, primarily due to the consolidation of MGM China. See section below for additional information related to segment revenues.
Consolidated operating income was $137 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $113 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Operating income in the current year quarter was affected by $18 million related to our share of a CityCenter residential inventory impairment charge and $16 million related to costs CityCenter accrued for the Harmon demolition. The current year quarter results benefited from improved operating results at MGM China. Operating income in the prior year was affected by an $80 million impairment charge related to Circus Circus Reno.
Consolidated operating income was $505 million for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2012 and was impacted by the items noted above. Consolidated operating income of $4.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was affected by the items above and also by $26 million related to our share of a CityCenter residential inventory impairment charge and a gain of $3.5 billion related to the MGM China transaction, both in the second quarter of 2011.
Corporate expense increased 45% to $63 million for the third quarter of 2012 and increased 23% to $148 million for the year-to-date period primarily as a result of additional legal and professional services and as a result of costs associated with development efforts in Maryland, Massachusetts and Toronto.
Depreciation and amortization in the third quarter of 2012 decreased $21 million from 2011, partially due to certain assets becoming fully depreciated and also impacted by lower expense at MGM China resulting from the accelerated amortization of its customer list intangible asset. Depreciation for the year-to-date period increased to $701 million and included $283 million of depreciation and amortization for MGM China.
Operating Results - Detailed Segment Information
The following table presents net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment. Management uses Adjusted Property EBITDA as the primary profit measure for our reportable segments. See "Non-GAAP Measures" for additional Adjusted EBITDA information:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 (In thousands) Net revenues: Wholly owned domestic resorts $ 1,486,155 $ 1,509,375 $ 4,470,981 $ 4,421,113 MGM China 665,074 623,050 2,076,460 816,034 Reportable segment net revenues 2,151,229 2,132,425 6,547,441 5,237,147 Corporate and other 103,749 101,162 318,892 315,276 $ 2,254,978 $ 2,233,587 $ 6,866,333 $ 5,552,423 Adjusted EBITDA: Wholly owned domestic resorts $ 324,764 $ 347,594 $ 990,894 $ 978,942 MGM China 152,491 139,326 503,572 185,748 Reportable segment Adjusted Property EBITDA 477,255 486,920 1,494,466 1,164,690 Corporate and other (104,872 ) (42,989 ) (190,266 ) (32,760 ) $ 372,383 $ 443,931 $ 1,304,200 $ 1,131,930
See below for detailed discussion of segment results related to our wholly owned domestic operations and MGM China. Corporate and other revenue includes revenues from MGM Hospitality and management operations and reimbursed revenue primarily related to our CityCenter management agreement. Adjusted EBITDA loss related to corporate and other for the three month period increased primarily as a result of our share of CityCenter residential impairment and accrued Harmon demolition costs at CityCenter as discussed above and an increase in corporate expense. For the nine month period, corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA loss increased due to these factors and MGM Macau being recorded as an equity method investment prior to June 3, 2011. The nine month period increase was offset in part by the inclusion of our share of a CityCenter residential impairment charge in the second quarter of 2011, as described above.
Wholly owned domestic resorts. The following table presents detailed net revenue at our wholly owned domestic resorts:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Percentage Percentage 2012 Change 2011 2012 Change 2011 (In thousands) Casino revenue, net: Table games $ 204,286 2 % $ 199,502 $ 588,531 4 % $ 566,629 Slots 417,107 1 % 414,202 1,241,349 3 % 1,210,423 Other 17,860 18 % 15,152 52,822 6 % 49,667 Casino revenue, net 639,253 2 % 628,856 1,882,702 3 % 1,826,719 Non-casino revenue: Rooms 378,994 (3 )% 390,649 1,163,038 1 % 1,151,486 Food and beverage 342,242 (2 )% 349,813 1,068,537 2 % 1,048,323 Entertainment, retail and other 285,043 (6 )% 301,781 835,866 (3 )% 861,025 Non-casino revenue 1,006,279 (3 )% 1,042,243 3,067,441 0 % 3,060,834 1,645,532 (2 )% 1,671,099 4,950,143 1 % 4,887,553 Less: Promotional allowances (159,377 ) (1 )% (161,724 ) (479,162 ) 3 % (466,440 ) $ 1,486,155 (2 )% $ 1,509,375 $ 4,470,981 1 % $ 4,421,113
Net revenue related to wholly owned domestic resorts for the third quarter of 2012 decreased 2% compared to the prior year third quarter primarily due to a decrease in non-casino revenue. Casino revenue increased primarily due to a 2% increase in table games revenue. Table games hold percentage was 20.4% in the current year quarter and 19.5% in the prior year quarter. Slot revenue was up 1% for the third quarter.
Net revenue related to wholly owned domestic resorts increased 1% for the year-to-date period, driven by an increase in casino revenue. Table games revenue increased 4% for the year-to-date period with a hold percentage of 18.9% compared to 18.5% for the prior year period. Slots revenue increased 3% on a year-to-date basis.
Rooms revenue in the third quarter of 2012 decreased 3%, with a 2% decrease in Las Vegas Strip REVPAR. Rooms revenue for the 2012 year-to-date period increased 1% with a 2% increase in Las Vegas Strip REVPAR. The following table shows key hotel statistics for our Las Vegas Strip resorts:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 Occupancy 92 % 95 % 92 % 92 %
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2012 2011 2012 2011 (In thousands) Net revenues $ 665,074 $ 623,050 $ 2,076,460 $ 816,034 Operating income 60,527 40,788 218,869 60,236 Net income 56,820 29,594 217,102 45,109
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Bring Illeena on. She would be great in the line. :)
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I guess the real question is balance. There are a number of DC New 52 MOTU redisgns and new characters, that I would welcome in the post 2015 line up, I can say the same for the He-Ro: Son of He-Man....
I am very, very happy about Filmation Teela and Point Dread. :) I hope that we hear news regarding the Talon Fighter soon. :) This line just keeps getting better and better, imo. :)
These along with Odiphus and Old Man-Marzo would be very awesome aditions to the line. :)
Admiral Scurvy in the "MOTU:C" line or its follow up line would be welcome. :)
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I would love to see both General Sundar and Kol-Dar recieve figures in this line or the follow up line. :)
I am hoping that Lizzor is released in the next year or two, if not sooner. He is a great vintage "NA" character that really does require a Classics update. :)
That is a great idea. :) I would love to see them all released this way. It is a fun episode, imo. We already have Fang Man as an Evil Warrior from it. :)
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Jacoby Ellsbury officially placed on disabled list with "subluxed" right shoulder
Apr 14, 2012, 1:30 PM EDT
UPDATE: The Red Sox have officially placed Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list with a subluxed right shoulder. As expected, Che-Hsuan Lin will replace him on the active roster.
11:02 AM: The Red Sox have yet to make an official announcement, but Jacoby Ellsbury just confirmed on his Twitter account that he has a subluxation (or separation) of his right shoulder.
Thx for all the well wishes. Subluxed my right shoulder in yesterday's game. No timetable set, working hard to get back as soon as possible.—
Jacoby Ellsbury (@JacobyEllsbury) April 14, 2012
Ellsbury is reportedly scheduled to undergo more tests to make sure he didn't sustain any additional damage to the shoulder, but early estimates are that he'll need to miss at least six weeks. Darnell McDonald, Cody Ross and Ryan Sweeney will start in the outfield for now while Che-Hsuan Lin is expected to be added to the roster before today's game against the Rays.
- randygnyc - Apr 14, 2012 at 12:18 PM
A subluxation can only occur through the severe stretching of ligaments. The current "hard work" that glassbury referenced in his tweet is all in his head. Complete distortion of the truth.
- wendell7 - Apr 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM
^ complete distortion of reality and douchenozzle award nominee
- sabatimus - Apr 14, 2012 at 1:22 PM
I'm hoping that subluxation is confirmed to be all it is–that'd be a victory as far as how bad it looked. I also liked how, with your last sentenced, you characterized your own post.
- hammyofdoom - Apr 14, 2012 at 4:17 PM
"A small amount of instability in shoulder ligaments can permit the shoulder to slip slightly out of its socket, which is called subluxation. A more severe case of instability can cause the shoulder to come completely out its socket and is known as a dislocation. "
So actually a subluxation is probably the BEST case scenario for Jacoby at this point
- cur68 - Apr 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM
- hihibenben - Apr 14, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Hope he will recover soon.
btw, Lin is an awesome outfielder!!!!!
- hammyofdoom - Apr 14, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Lin is a TERRIFIC fielding outfielder, I'll give him that. However if the Sox could bat him 10th, they would…
- jwbiii - Apr 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Since Lin was called up last night, this is hardly a surprise.
- 1943mrmojorisin1971 - Apr 14, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Well, I sure hope Sweeney can carry his good start into May and Crawford gets back soon. Godspeed Jacoby.
- dan46778 - Apr 14, 2012 at 4:42 PM
That means he can eat more fried chicken and drink more beer
- wendell7 - Apr 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Wow Dan, nice one there. I mean, nobody here has had their fill of the fried chicken & beer jokes in reference to the Red Sox. If you are gonna go for the low hanging fruit, I would hope you would at least show some degree of intelligence and use that lame joke toward the PITCHING STAFF and not a position player. Nice try.
- Kevin S. - Apr 14, 2012 at 7:10 PM
It's especially ironic since Ellsbury was pulling the David Wright Memorial MVP September While My Team Collapses Around Me move.
- patsandsox - Apr 14, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Hope its not an all season long drama this time. We need him back soon. Their medical staff sucks so who knows….
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