Mr Thayer says that, given the disputes, China's offer will get a cool reception from oil firms.

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It is also a challenge not to get lost in the glow of creating a really cool weather system, for example, that the player isn't even going to notice, much less enjoy.

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Of course, alternatives from RIM, Apple, and Android aren't offering carrier billing here either -- but this was a cool opportunity to get a leg up, so here's hoping they end up getting this one worked out.

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