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            About This Newsletter -- Cover page and general information about this document and
            Ambrosia as a company. Come and meet the gang. 

 
            Info. -- Legalese and distribution information concerning The Ambrosia Times. Sign up
            now for your free subscription. 

 
            What's New -- We have lined up another game for all you kiddies. Along with this, we
            have new versions of Escape Velocity and Barrack, new software for the Web site, and a
            new dude in the office!

 
            Kudos & Criticism -- Escape Velocity stirred up quite a bit of mail. Here are some of the
            reactions from Ambrosia's recent effort, along with some other comments we think you
            will enjoy. 

 
            President's Letter -- What makes a game fun? Andrew ponders this age old question in
            his President's Letter.

 
            The 'Times Turns Two! -- This issue marks the second anniversary of The Ambrosia
            Times. Cajun takes a look back at the highlights of the last two years.

 
            Barrack Contest -- The Barrack Contest is heating up. Here are the latest scores from the
            Barrack Ball Bashers. 

 
            Up Close and Personal with Toby Kamp -- Find out more about the newest member of
            Ambrosia Software, Inc. The Ambrosia Times interviews the newbie.

 
            Manse -- Have we got a treat for you! Author Brian Barnes has teamed up with Ambrosia 
            to bring what promises to be a hot new game to the Macintosh. Check out this preview.

 
            ISN Interviews -- A creative interpretation from Jens Dengler, an EV enthusiast from
            Germany.

 
            Geekette -- Should cats be on leashes? Gayle thinks so. Find out why in this issue's
            Geekette.

 
            The H.E.C.T.O.R. -- As we gear up for Avara's release, The Ambrosia Times focuses on
            your craft in the game, The H.E.C.T.O.R. 

 
            How To -- This issue, Cajun talks about making an E.V. plugin for international
            keyboards. 

 
            Eeek A Bug! -- We have been working diligently on bug squishing in Escape Velocity.
            Here is an update.

 
            Ramblings -- Michael Dortch takes a good hard look at the beast we all know as Microsoft.