"The folks here are inventing the future, " conference chairman Jack Powers said when asked why he invited the authors.

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The device has a unique audio amplifier that powers the 3.5mm audio jack and speaker to provide improved sound for music, video and even gaming.

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The central protagonist of this tale is Jack Frost, a Puckish prankster whose powers appear to be confined to giving children snow days.

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