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Alpha Omega Epsilon (International Professional Engineering Sorority)
Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial Engineering Honor Society)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Eta Kappa Nu (National Electrical Engineering Honor Society)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE-EMB (Binghamton Bioengineers)
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Pi Tau Sigma (National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
Theta Tau (Professional Engineering Co-ed Fraternity)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science Honor Society)
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All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisor: Sharon Fellows
President: Emily Ormsby
Vice President: Hannah Collyns
Treasurer: Jassemine Tokuz
Corresponding Secretary: Gabrielle Winterton
Recording Secretary: Rebecca Fink
Judicial Chair: Courtney Armstrong
Membership Educators: Rachel Paradis, Grace Guo
Alpha Omega Epsilon is a professional and social sorority comprised of females students and alumnae in the fields of engineering and technical science. We were founded on November 13, 1983 at Marquette University in Wisconsin. Today, Alpha Omega Epsilon continues to grow as an international sorority across the United States and Canada.
The Psi chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon was founded on March 21, 2009 by 17 members who wanted to unite females of all engineering and technical science curricula. Alpha Omega Epsilon is a recognized member of the Professional Fraternity Council at Binghamton University. Alpha Omega Epsilon is the only professional Sorority here at Binghamton University.
Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Sarah LamLeadership
Among other activities, the organization serves to confer recognition upon the student of Industrial Engineering who has shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in the field of Industrial Engineering, to encourage participation in those activities which may be beneficial to the profession of Industrial Engineering and to encourage wherever possible any movement which will advance the best interest of Industrial Engineering education.
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Paul ChiarotLeadership
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an international professional society that consists of professional engineers of many disciplines, people interested in the advancement of technology, and students. The ASME offers many services to student members such as:
Through the BU Chapter, students are given the opportunity to get a first hand look at today's industrial world. Students visit engineering companies, such as Chrysler, IBM, and Harley Davidson. Other involvement includes Chapter and Regional Competitions at which students from schools throughout Region 3 come together for a weekend to put their skills to the test in a friendly atmosphere. The ASME holds several on-campus activities including fund-raisers, social events (faculty-student mixer, holiday parties) and general meetings.
The Binghamton ASME section has a membership of about 70 students, undergraduate and graduate. All engineering disciplines are welcome to join; ASME is not limited to only mechanical engineers. Come on down and see what we can offer you!
Computer Science
Faculty Advisor: Patrick MaddenLeadership
The Association for Computing Machinery is an international organization consisting of computer science professionals, educators, and students that works toward the advancement of the computing sciences. We are currently in the planning stages of establishing an official chapter of the ACM in the Watson School as part of the High Tech Society. In addition to receiving several technical publications, members of the ACM have access to technical journals, scholarships, and career information. The ACM will be holding its general interest meeting in the next couple of weeks and all computer science majors are invited to attend. Look for signs posted around the Engineering Building.
All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisors: Ronald Miles, Stephen Zahorian
President: Kerry Lin
Vice President: Kyle Nedlik
Secretary: Karen Singer
Treasurer: David Chan
Co-Directors of Local Projects: Zal Mirza, Gianluca Balestra
Communications/Public Relations: Kevin Mootoo
Director of Finance: Aaron Choy
Webmaster: David Martuscello
Engineers Without Borders at Binghamton University is a university chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA that provides engineering solutions to socio-economically disadvantaged communities worldwide. While utilizing engineering professionals as guides, students will create and implement technological systems that will improve the quality of life in these communities.
The mission of Engineers Without Borders - USA (EWB-USA) is to partner with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through implementation of environmentally, equitable, and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.(back to top)
Electrical Engineering
Faculty Advisor: David Klotzkin
President: Jon Hanna
External Vice President: Eitan Cohen
Internal Vice President: Ryan Wu
Treasurer: Casey Levine
Corresponding Secretary: Nick Tufano
Recording Secretary: Priscilla Li
News & Web Correspondent: Kyle Tierney
Eta Kappa Nu is the International Honor Society for Electrical Engineers. We sponsor many activities that help enrich the lives of students in the Watson School. For example, we have organized (in conjunction with other Watson School societies) such things as Watson School Gym Nights, the EE Annual Class Picnic, and Watson School/EE T-shirt sales. We have also worked closely with the Career Development Center in hosting presentations from companies that recruit graduates in technical fields. Future activities include helping coordinate activities for Engineers' Week, co-sponsoring a presentation by Raytheon Corp.(a Massachusetts-based company involved with the Patriot and Hawk missile systems), as well as helping organize review sessions for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in April. This, of course, is an abbreviated list of HKN's activities.
As mentioned, HKN is an honor society, and therefore has certain requirements for membership. Prospective members must be either juniors or seniors in Electrical Engineering. Also, they must have a GPA that ranks them in either the upper quarter of the junior class or the top third of the senior class.
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Scott CraverLeadership
To be a member of the IEEE, a student must fill out a membership form and pay a fee. After joining the IEEE, you will receive a monthly magazine publication, "IEEE Spectrum", in which current technology trends are reported and investigated and which show how engineers will help shape the future, etc. Members also receive other magazines concerning different areas of electrical engineering, such as robotics. You choose these when you join the IEEE. Finally, members receive a membership card and the local Binghamton IEEE publication, which describes businesses, companies, and news in the local area pertaining to electrical engineers.
Faculty Advisor: Kenneth McLeodLeadershipPresident: Amber Ferger
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EMBS - http://www.embs.org
The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) is the largest International Society of Biomedical Engineers. The primary focus of "The Binghamton Bioengineers" (The Official IEEE/EMBS Society at Binghamton University) is to integrate and advance the application of all Engineering Sciences, Technology, and Management Principles in the fields of Medicine and Biology, thus promoting the profession, providing leadership for the benefit of its members and humanity by disseminating knowledge, setting standards, fostering professional development, and recognizing excellence. Chartered by the GSO and SA, the Binghamton Bioengineers was formed in March 2004 within the Department of Bioengineering. Since then the society has been actively engaged in a wide gamut of activities including professional development in the broad spectra of industry and academia, community awareness programs with premier national healthcare organizations, outreach and educational events. The membership in "The Binghamton Bioengineers" is highly inter-disciplinary and open to any individual in the fields of Engineering, Technology, and Management interested in applying or expanding their skill sets in the areas of Biology, Medicine, and Healthcare.
Industrial Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Mohammad Khasawneh
President: Max Khalilullah
Vice President: Garrett Lubniewski
Treasurer: Alec Bohn
Secretary: Alexandra Flori
IIE is the world's largest professional membership society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Advisors: Colin Selleck, Jason Gilbert
President: Catherine Morrisey
Vice President: Peter Frantellizzi
Treasurer: Francis Vichi
Secretary: Joseph Hawley
Historian: Charlie Uihlein
Project Captain: Michael Wittenberg
MCA works closely with local firms dealing with heating, refrigeration, plumbing, air conditioning, piping and mechanical service. Our members get the opportunity to tour local construction sites and facilities as well as hear industry professionals speak. MCA also provides volunteer opportunities for members to help out in the community.
All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisors: Charles WestgateLeadership
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the nation's largest student run organizations. Our mission is to strive to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers to excel academically, succeed professionally, and to positively impact the community. In pursuit of this, NSBE operates through a University-based structure coordinated through regional zones, and administered by the National Executive Board. Using this operational structure, NSBE initiates programs both within and outside the University community. NSBE develops intensive programs for increasing the participation of Black and other under-represented groups in the fields of engineering and the engineering technologies.
In order to develop the technical and professional skills of our members, we have organized professional etiquette, resume writing, and interviewing skills workshops. To stimulate student interest in various engineering and science disciplines, we have established a Pre-College Initiative Program (PCI) geared toward High School students. During National Engineers Week, NSBE will attempt to raise public awareness of engineering for African-American and other underrepresented ethnic groups. We have the honor of being the lead organization for this event.
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Bruce MurrayLeadership
Pi Tau Sigma, an honorary mechanical engineering fraternity, had its beginnings in 1915 at the University of Illinois. The organization was established "to foster the high ideals of the engineering profession, to stimulate interest and coordinate departmental activities, and to promote the welfare of its members." Since 1915, Pi Tau Sigma's membership has grown to over 150 universities across the nation.
The New York Alpa ETA chapter of Pi Tau Sigma was initiated at Binghamton University in April of 1993. Membership in Pi Tau Sigma consists of the top quarter of the Junior and top third of the Senior mechanical engineering classes. A formal initiation ceremony, industrial plant tours, and a yearbook highlight this semester's agenda.
All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisor: Seokheun Choi
President: Dennis Lau
Vice-President: Xiaodan Dai
Treasurer: Ryan Wu
Secretary and Membership Outreach Coordinator: Mindy Wong
Marketing Chair: Priscilla Li
Chair of Academic Partnerships: Grace Chan
International Relations Chair: Tianying Liu
SASE Emeritus: Bonnie Tran
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Advisor:Leadership
Members share information and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. The organization focuses on cars and other mobility systems that operate in space, on land and in water. Members develop an appreciation for the unique issues that are present in such engineering domains and are benefited by the affiliation with professionals working on real world issues. Many of the University's Engineering senior design projects compete in the association's competitions.
All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisor: Daryl SantosLeadership
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. The objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.
Faculty Advisor: Peter BorgesenLeadership
This student chapter is a confluence of the activities of the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA), Binghamton University (BU), Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Department (SSIE) at BU and the Electronics Manufacturing Research and Services (EMRS) group.
This chapter holds bi-weekly meetings in which students and leading industry practitioners present the results of their research and their perspective of the industry developments.
Faculty Advisor: Sharon FellowsLeadership
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a group that focuses on women in engineering and computer science fields. The mission of SWE is to "stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and to demonstrate the value of diversity." The SWE chapter at Binghamton University, consists of approximately 30 members. SWE is a Student Association charter group whose active participants are both male and female. The society wants to acknowledge women in engineering and encourage students to continue their technical education in the Watson School.
This Society of Women Engineers has been involved in several fund raising activities, such as bake sales and providing circuit packets to engineering students. After raising enough money and receiving donations from the Watson School academic departments, the society held its first book scholarship. This award is presented to a freshman in the Watson school who is studying engineering or computer science and is a member of SWE. Applications can be found on the SWE bulletin board located on the third floor of the engineering building by the "S" section. The deadline for applications is March 14th and the scholarship will be presented at the annual end of semester SWE banquet.
The Society of Women Engineers holds an annual regional conference each fall at a different university. There are many workshops at these conferences where students have the opportunity to speak to professional women engineers. SWE members can also find out about graduate schools and other various engineering job opportunities. There is also a job fair where students can submit resumes to local companies. The annual regional conferences are a great way to meet fellow engineering students at other universities and make connections to better your future.
All Engineering Disciplines
Faculty Advisor: Colin SelleckLeadership
Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society that was established in 1885 at Lehigh University. Currently there are 218 chapters in the U.S. and several hundred thousand members, making it the world's largest engineering honor society. Our New York Tau chapter was founded in 1991 and has been recognized with several awards, including the R.C. Matthews Most Outstanding Chapter Award in '92-'93.
The objectives of Tau Beta Pi are to promote excellence in engineering and to instill a spirit of liberal culture, i.e. remind us there is life outside of engineering. In supporting both those goals, our chapter activities are varied. They range from tutoring sessions for freshmen physics, to Habitat for Humanity building projects, to gym nights, and basketball tournaments. We also sponsor scholarships for excellent undergraduate engineering students.
Membership in Tau Beta Pi is by invitation. To be eligible, engineering students must be in the top 1/8 of their junior class or top 1/5 of their senior class, and must demonstrate exemplary character as well as high academic achievement.
All Engineering Disciplines
Founded at the University of Minnesota in 1904, Theta Tau is the largest (as well as the oldest) professional fraternity in the field of engineering. The Fraternity has chapters only at ABET accredited schools. Theta Tau stimulates professional activity and social compatibility; provides a framework for group participation in campus, community, engineering, and fraternity affairs; and promotes lasting friendships.
Computer Science
Faculty Advisor: Eileen Head
President: Matthew Stupak
Vice President: Steve Rothstein
Secretary: Cheng Ling
Treasurer: Andy Zheng
ACM Representative: Eitan Adler
Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the international honor society for the computing sciences. Established in 1967 at Texas A&M University, it is the only computing sciences honors organization endorsed by both the Association for Computing Machinery and the IEEE Computer Society. With over 120 chapters worldwide, UPE strives to recognize outstanding talent and ability in the computing sciences, represent the computing sciences in interdisciplinary communications, and encourage individuals to contribute to society through the computing sciences.
The New York Iota chapter of UPE was founded at Binghamton University in 1991. An undergraduate computer science major is eligible for membership in UPE if he or she has completed at least 45 credits towards a B.S. in Computer Science or Information Systems, has completed at least four of the required computer science courses, and has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4. An undergraduate transfer student must also have a grade point average of at least 3.4 from his or her previous institution and a minimum of 24 credits completed at Binghamton University.
The primary activity of the Watson School's chapter of UPE is to provide free tutoring services to students enrolled in computer science courses. Members of UPE hold regular tutoring hours in the Watson Commons on weekday afternoons. Be on the lookout for signs giving specific days and times. In addition, UPE is in the process of organizing events such as a game night in the MicroLab and a luncheon for computer science students who made the Dean's List.
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|Family of All Children's Patients Visits Congress as Part of Family Advocacy Day
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Florida's representatives in Washington, DC now have two adorable faces to associate with children's healthcare issues. Aiden and Mason Hawk, along with their parents Lisa and Joey, made the rounds of six Congressional offices on Wednesday, June 16th. They talked about their family's All Children's Hospital experiences to remind lawmakers of the kids who are impacted by votes on such issues as Medicaid and pediatric Graduate Medical Education funding. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R. - Palm Harbor), Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D. - Tampa), Congressman Adam Putnam (R. - Lakeland) and Congressman Bill Young (R. - St. Petersburg) personally welcomed the family into their offices for one-on-one visits. Staff members in offices of Congressman Vern Buchanan (R. - Sarasota) and Congressman Connie Mack (R. - Ft. Myers) also promised to pass along the Hawks' story as well as information about All Children's Hospital.
"Who would have thought that our family would be so lucky as to represent children from all over who count on children's hospitals for care?" remarked mom Lisa. " I am honored to be a part of it. We are here to SHOW these lawmakers the importance of pediatric medicine. It isn't about 'small adults' - these children are so special."
Lisa & Joey were able to explain why it's so important that All Children's Pediatric Emergency Center is a 24-hour open door to the hospital just three miles from their St. Petersburg home. They spoke of the impact made through outpatient rehabilitative therapy services. And they emphasized the need to extend discounts on so-called "orphan drugs" for rare disorders to patients of pediatric centers like All Children's.
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But for all of his infamy, the history of Bad Tom Smith isn't nearly as well known today as other historical figures such as Ance Hatfield or Randall McCoy. Beginning next week, however, Perry County residents will have a chance to catch an all-new documentary that sheds light on the man whose deeds ultimately resulted in his own death at a Breathitt County gallows.
Filmmaker and Breathitt County native Charles Shouse premiered his documentary, "The Untold Story of Bad Tom Smith," at the Honey Festival in Jackson early this month, and so far the reception has been positive. Bad Tom was the subject of one book in the 1960s, but his is a story, Shouse noted, that many folks today are likely quite unfamiliar with.
"This story is really being untold," Shouse said during an interview this week. "He's a famous bad man from the area that made national headlines back in the day."
Indeed, Bad Tom's exploits were reported in newspapers from Wolfe County to New York. He reportedly confessed to killing three men during the French Eversole feud in Perry County from 1887 to 1894, though according to reports he was responsible for the deaths of several more in Perry, Knott, and Breathitt counties, perhaps as many as eight in total. His final victim was a physician in Jackson, where Smith's hanging in 1895 was reportedly witnessed by thousands of people.
Shouse first became familiar with the story of Bad Tom while working on an historical play in Breathitt County. A friend named Tony Calhoun suggested a feature about the outlaw, and from there work began on getting Bad Tom's story on camera.
"We found a guy willing to help us get the feature film about Bad Tom made, which we're working on right now," Shouse said.
Work also began on a documentary, which Shouse said can help with increasing interest in the planned feature film. The documentary was shot this year and only in the past month Shouse has begun hosting local screenings. He will bring the film to Hazard next week.
A lot of research went into the documentary, which features interviews with Breathitt County resident and historian Stephen Bowling, whose upcoming book will center on Bad Tom, along with Martha Quigley, director of the Bobby Davis Museum and Park in Hazard. It is narrated by Tom Wopat of "Dukes of Hazzard" fame.
The film also features dramatizations shot at Renfro Valley's Brush Arbor Village, which stood in for late 19th century Hazard.
The story itself offers insight into the life and times of Bad Tom, from his years as a hired gun for the French faction of the French Eversole War, to his final days when he would repent, become baptized, and tell a crowd of onlookers to stay away from whiskey and bad women just before he was executed.
The film also touches a bit on the controversy over Bad Tom's final resting place, which for years was thought to be in a Vicco cemetery. According to Shouse, however, their own investigation sheds some very real doubt on that line of thinking.
Bad Tom lived in an era no one today can remember, before the rail road came to Hazard, and before the coal industry really took a foothold in the region. For residents of Eastern Kentucky, Shouse said this documentary provides a glimpse into a time when the region was itself beginning to grow.
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|Nov 29, 2012, 02:21 PM
New iMac worth it? (Mac pro 2008 user)
Need some help, so tempted to buy the new iMac but not sure if its worth it. (been awhile since I've bought a new machine)
Here are my current specs:
Mac Pro 2008 (30" display near same res as the 27" iMac so no biggie there)
Processor 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Memory 10 GB 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024 MB
Storage Crucial c300 SSD 128gb + 1TB Samsung 7200rpm
Heres what I'm looking to get:
iMac 27" LED Display 2560x1440 resolution
Processor 3.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
Memory 24GB (2x4GB Apple, 2x8GB Expercom) 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5
Storage 1TB Fusion Drive
So if anyone has any ideas in terms of the new cpu's and their performance vs the xeon's, same with the memory and graphics. Will I notice any difference? Form factor isn't really an issue. Blah decisions decisions...
Thanks for the help, appreciate it.
|Nov 29, 2012, 06:14 PM
As with all things, it really depends on what you're doing.
According to Geekbench, a Mac Pro with your processors will score 9544. A Macbook Pro with a current i7 2.7ghz quad core chip scores 12160. The iMac processor will be faster than the Macbook Pro version (I'd guess by about 25 percent). This is only a guess, but you're likely to see iMac scores on Geekbench of over 16000, which is quite a bit better than 9544.
However, the fact that you have upgraded quite a few things may make the difference less noticeable.
I work on a 2008 Mac Pro too, and I will definitely be upgrading to a new iMac. However, my system is a single quad core chip, no SSD, a video card without OpenCL support, and a 500 gb hard drive. While I could upgrade all of those things, just getting an iMac makes more sense--particularly since my employer makes it easier to budget for a new machine than incremental upgrades.
I think the biggest advantages you may see would come in these areas:
* Faster CPU performance. Particularly on single-threaded processing, the new i7 will blow the old Xeon out of the water, and it's surprising how many processes are still single-threaded.
* Brighter screen. In my office, there's a video work station with two 30-inch ACDs, and you can tell a striking difference between the brightness of the backlight in the newer monitor and the older one. While the LCD panel itself is fine, backlights dim over time.
* Faster USB. After using USB 3.0, you will find USB 2.0 intolerably slow. Thunderbolt is also a huge step forward in I/O, but actually using it is still quite an expensive proposition.
* More video RAM. Increasingly, brute force processing is being moved to graphics cards through OpenCL. Where once the graphics cards were only used effectively by games, now Photoshop, Aperture, Final Cut, etc. all do significant processing on the video card. Having more VRAM means it can work more effectively.
Having said all that, the promised 2013 Mac Pro update will probably do everything this iMac does, but better. If you don't feel overly frustrated by your current hardware's performance and don't mind the extra cost, I'd recommend continuing to wait (and save) for that.
Macs are my tools, but not my only tools.
|Nov 29, 2012, 07:14 PM
Thanks for the reply jablko, was just the response I was looking for. Think I'll go ahead and pull the trigger tomorrow, at least its not slower and if I can get something for this old machine on craigslist, won't be out too much.
|Nov 30, 2012, 10:02 AM
The Geekbench scores for the new 27 inch iMac are out, and I greatly overestimated the iMac's score. It got 12156, which is almost identical to the Macbook Pro despite having a much faster processor on paper. I guess the turbo boost on the Macbook Pros is almost the same as on the iMacs. So, still faster than your current Mac Pro, but not as much as I was hoping.
I should note the model they tested didn't have the higher end graphics card, which might raise the score a bit.
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|Nov 30, 2012, 10:48 PM
I have the 2008 Mac Pro too but thinking about switching to a PC box. I don't trust heat stuff with the iMac and also don't want to replace the screen all the time when I upgrade.
I wouldn't get the iMac if were you. It has all the specs to do video stuff but does it have the physical form to do it? haha.
|Dec 22, 2012, 02:01 AM
iMac debate vs 2010 vs the wait
I have been wrestling with this issue for weeks with little help from the Apple Business team as what I most need to know (when are you refreshing the Mac Pro line) is cloistered secrets
I understand the iMacs are virtually non upgradeable
I have a dog so a move is required - and I was near ready to click to buy on the Apple 2010 refurb for 1819 and then load with RAM but I was attracted to the faster i/o and stalled. On another thread I have been advised to not worry about this, PCI-e to RAID would not disappoint... buying on CL is a hassle with risks and "cash only" vs the guarantee, and easy business process of dealing with Apple so I am willing to pay more for that convenience and safety.
thank you for reading - all thoughts appreciated on this thread.
|Dec 22, 2012, 04:22 AM
The only thing stopping me from getting that new iMac is I am not sure about the display. I am kinda leaning on getting a pro display like the Dell Ultrasharp. Was looking at the mini and that would be instant buy if it had a discreet card.. It seems every product in the computer lineup for Apple is failing me this year. No Mac Pro (not that I could afford another one), iMac price hike and probable heating issues, Mac mini tease with no discreet card, and lets face it all laptops will melt the earth if running pro apps. Same price as the iMac too so i'd rather have the bigger screen and more powerful specs.
Seriously leaning on a PC so I can have decent performance and a pro screen without paying AUD$5000
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"Our holding today is not a judgment on the wisdom of requiring a supermajority for the passage of tax legislation. Such judgment is left to the legislative branch of our government," Owens wrote. "Should the people and the Legislature still wish to require a supermajority vote for tax legislation, they must do so through constitutional amendment, not through legislation."
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Hahahahaha Sean Kelly thought he was at commercial and he said, "If you could give us some FX or something IT IS DEAD in here." Looking to liven up the broadcast I guess.
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Sounds like Lopez is having the game of his life tonight lol
Charlotte front court is super bad. Still, our guys are making plays. Regardless of the level of opposing talent, that makes me happy.
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Lopez doesn't have much defensive awareness when he switches on defense. He goes to his assignment without keeping track of what is going on around him.
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How is Vasquez doing I can see he has 4 assists and no points?
I know NolaHornets23. I'd like to see too.
More points in the 1st quarter than we had in the first half of the Orlando game.
Wait wait wait. Mullens has four threes in the first quarter??
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Results 211 to 240 of 349
September 29th, 2006 #211
1. m@ - 5-0
2. poshspice - 3-2
3. DavidSmit - 5-0
4. robinchyo - 4-1
5. Dutton - 5-0
6. Johanson - 3-2-1
7. nicolas - 5-0
8. Main Loop - 3-2
9. Ghill 3-2
10. Mr. Blonde 3-2
11. Tyranx - 4-1
12. Ninja_ASSN - 3-2
13. Amish Commy 5-0
14. krytical_error - 3-2
15. viag - 4-1
16. Dougbot - 5-0
17. nacho 5-0
18. shelly wan - 4-1
19. Shadoman 4-1
20. TheBrave - 4-1
21. JoshuatheJames - 3-2-1
22. el coro - 4-1
23. iconophobian - 4-1
24. Vyle - 5-0
25. Joiton - 5-0
26. Rusty - 4-1
27. romance - 4-1
28. Jason Chan - 5-0
29. Jason Manley - 3-2
30. robot - 5-0
Some of these matches were real ball busters to choose a winner. You all did amazing jobs with your entries, pat yourselves on the back. Congrats to the winners, Round 3 matchups to come later this weekend!
Hide this ad by registering as a memberSeptember 29th, 2006 #212
Johanson Congrats man. Good luck in the next rounds!
September 29th, 2006 #213
Well done robin, and everyone who went through. I am very suprised about a couple of results though.
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September 29th, 2006 #214
I already commented in the other thread - but congratulations to all those who went through! Nice one Romance!
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September 29th, 2006 #215
the stitches around my new arsehole are chafing some, so I'm off for a lie down after I write this. Did you need to be so rough? It was almost like you were enjoying it. Bastard!
September 29th, 2006 #216
congrats to the winners!!!
Great job Aly best of luck in the next round!!
September 29th, 2006 #217
I also commented in the other thread, so I will say the same. Good show from all, thanks for my opponents for showing up with their best efforts, and best of luck to everyone in the future.
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September 29th, 2006 #218
Unleash hell in the next round, Posh!
September 29th, 2006 #219
Awesome works everybody !!!
I feel presomptuous to be asked to give my opinion about all this images.
This thread rocks. I discovered it once when every artworks were finished.
A good thing for the last round would maybe to hide the name of the authors even if some styles are always easily recognizable (hard to give an objective opinion about friends) and having more judges.
Congrats to all the competitors.
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September 29th, 2006 #220
September 29th, 2006 #221
Thanks StaceyDiana. I can't believe that my poopy entry made it to the next round and Poise and Dave Palumbo's totally awesome entries did not.
i think the frenchies could not figure out the ballot. hanging chads and all.
September 29th, 2006 #222
Holy shit...I seriously thought I lost. I'll work hard next round for Sham and Red, because I don't feel like I should be there, but they should! Off to round 3.
September 29th, 2006 #223
congrats to the winners!
hiding the name of authors like Aleksi suggested is a good idea.
will we have some sort of motivation behind each win or not? I would be interested in hearing that.
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September 29th, 2006 #224
man its really too bad that these entries all suck so much
(i keed i keed)
some of these are mind blowing....I really really want to get in on this thing whenever the next one comes around.
great job dudes, I love watching each round, its like a giant pokemon battle where all the pokemon are eye-meltingly beautiful and instead of shouting their names over and over again they shatter the world around me, and for a brief glimpse, i think I actually see god...
September 29th, 2006 #225
congrats everyone! specially johanson
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September 29th, 2006 #226
Congrats Sergio!!
And Congrats to everyone else who made it to the next round, I don't know if I would want to be you guys, 6 people battles, holey poo! I foresee this third round being even better then the last one, or the Crappiest one yet because everyone will be peeing their pants from fright. goodluck Suckaz!!
AWE! sits back and relaxes.
No really I'm just goofing with you all, You all did some amazeing work, this was really fun.
I think the next round topic should be anything haveing to do with 'Death Race 2000'.
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September 29th, 2006 #227
Congrats on beating us Ninja_ASSN! Congrats to all the rest of the winners as well!
I don't think hiding the names of authors is a good idea. Half the point of Thunderdome is for artists to show off, and discovering new talent that hadn't previously had a place to shine. Without names, we wouldn't know who to give props to, and who to keep an eye on in the future. And it wouldn't really help the judges be impartial, since most people can recognize which painting their friend did.
Great job everyone!
Man, always going out in the second round. Next time I'm making Round 3, I promise!
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Congrats to Mr.Blonde. Well done mate.
And also, props to Fedezz. I think you really pushed yourself there man.
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September 29th, 2006 #229Originally Posted by Mythmaker
Next round will be intense, time to break out the big brushes and magic paint, whatever that means
September 29th, 2006 #230Originally Posted by Kian
Congratulations to all the winners!
September 29th, 2006 #231
fedezz: thanks mate! You were one of many who stepped it up this time around.. now I'm preparing to do my best for the next round... I really have to step it up if I want to have a chance against whatever monsters I'm up against!
kian: thanks : ) In a way, you won, because you don't have to get demolished by the crazy artworks of the inevitable beasts that will be in the next round!
congrats to all of those who participated, and all of those who won.
tyranx: you really found an awesome style there mate... every time I look at your piece I like it more.. great cow tutorial as well... very enlightening and well done!
September 29th, 2006 #232
Was round one taken down? I only see the round two results in this "finally finished" forum.
I have such trouble finding thunderdome results or when they start up
Great entries everyone, can't wait to see round 3!
September 29th, 2006 #233
stephan_r... try a search... or try changing the thread display options at the bottom to "from the beginning"
September 29th, 2006 #234
Stephan R...here are the links to the Round 1 entries:
And the results page is here:
September 29th, 2006 #235
I could've sworn I commented here before... oh, well... Thanks to everyone who participated in this for being so inspiring/making me feel like a loser. My faves were Shelly Wan, Kenji, and Icon's.
September 29th, 2006 #236Originally Posted by Aleksi
September 29th, 2006 #237
Holy Crap. GriNGoLoCo, Helzon, this was fun. I thought I was done for in this round. Looks like it was just about as close as they come. Tie-Breaker.
September 29th, 2006 #238Originally Posted by Mr.Blonde
I'll have to gather some time to comment on these, but all the contestants should be proud from the rendering to the ideas, cheers!
September 29th, 2006 #239
hey, congrat to everyone advancing and double congrats to everyone who found painting muscles they never knew they had.
And don't worry Arkady, Poise an' me, we can start our own TD
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September 29th, 2006 #240
Oh my! I Knew the results wer egonna be out soon, but damn this was really quick!
Holy crap! I fear for the next round, for everyone that won is like crazy good...but then again some people who didn't make it are insane as well.
Congratulations to all who won, but I'm sad to see so many great artist not be able to go to the next round! dave palumbo, poise, mike c, dirty_c, and so many others! Guys..this one is for you
also, thanks to the judges for taking the time to do this...and of course cody...because he deserves a good ho'
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Back pain is a common complaint. Most people in the United States will experience low back pain at least once during their lives. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work.
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One group that does appear to have a greater risk of back pain are people with certain psychological issues, such as depression and anxiety, though the reasons why there's an increased risk aren't known.
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These assessments help determine where the pain comes from, how much you can move before pain forces you to stop and whether you have muscle spasms. They will also help rule out more-serious causes of back pain.
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If other measures don't relieve your pain and if your pain radiates down your leg, your doctor may inject cortisone — an anti-inflammatory medication — into the space around your spinal cord (epidural space). A cortisone injection helps decrease inflammation around the nerve roots, but the pain relief usually lasts less than a few months.
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