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  2. Observation tower - Wikipedia

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    An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision to conduct long distance observations. Observation towers are usually at least 20 metres (66 ft) tall and are made from stone, iron, and wood. Many modern towers are also used as TV towers, restaurants, or churches.

  3. Optimum HDTV viewing distance - Wikipedia

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    One compromise assumes the lens is "standard" (a 50 mm focal length, for a standard 35 mm format). A "standard" lens preserves the same spatial relationships perceived by a spectator at the camera location. For a "standard" lens image, viewing distance should be equal to the diagonal length of the screen.

  4. Seating assignment - Wikipedia

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    In some general admission events, a ticket may assign the holder a specific section of the venue (e.g., balcony or floor), with the choice of seat within that section. General admission can also refer to a scheme in which seating is available, but is not pre-assigned. Typically in this scheme, seat selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

  5. Luxury box - Wikipedia

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    The mid-stage is the optimal placement for luxury boxes in order to give them good sightlines to make them attractive for lessees, however only a limited number of luxury boxes can be placed there, as adding too many mid-level boxes will reduce seating capacity and degrade the viewing experience for other parts of the venue.

  6. Common stock vs. preferred stock: What’s the difference? - AOL

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    Here are the key differences between common and preferred stock. Common stock vs. preferred stock: How they compare. Not all stock is created equal. Common stock and preferred stock are the two ...

  7. Can regular people go to the Oscars? Why even A-listers have ...

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    Equally common is Oscar-nominated stars doing the celebrity version of panhandling to try and get more than the standard two-ticket allotment so their friends and loved ones can see their possible ...

  8. Ticket (admission) - Wikipedia

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    A ticket is a voucher that indicates that an individual is entitled to admission to an event or establishment such as a theatre, amusement park, stadium, or tourist attraction, or has a right to travel on a vehicle, such as with an airline ticket, bus ticket or train ticket. An individual typically pays for a ticket, but it may be free of charge.

  9. Effects of time zones on North American broadcasting

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    An hour of syndicated programming time (between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the Eastern and Pacific time zones) is lost in the Central and Mountain time zones since network primetime in those areas starts at 7:00 p.m., forcing stations in Mountain or Central time (or in parts of both zones) to choose between airing their 6:00 p.m. newscast and ...