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Well, it's about that time again, boys and girls! The most exciting time for me as a Windows enthusiast and Microsoft journalist is the beginning stages of the next version of Windows. Though I'm certainly interested in other Microsoft products, Windows is the product I'm the most passionate about. As a matter of fact, I just wish Microsoft would do us both a favor and hire me on the Windows team to do what Robert Scoble did, *hint, hint*.
But in all seriousness, our favorite Russian site WZor leaked to the web a number of post-RTM Windows 7 screen shots. The build is 7700 and — from what it looks like to me — could quite possibly mark the official beginning of Windows 8 development. For those of you unfamiliar with the process, Microsoft typically keeps the current version of Windows tagging in the early builds of the next version. The build string usually changes to reflect the next version prior to anything else (wallpapers are infamously changed throughout Milestone progressions during development), but if this is indeed the start of Windows 8 development, even the string has remained unchanged.
I certainly hope WZor decides to leak the build as I would love to begin my longtime tradition of dual-booting the latest leaked build along with my main OS! Should you decide to begin such a tradition yourself — or even more daring, decide to replace your main OS with the latest leaks — be aware that there may be consequences to contend with. Easily, the most detrimental consequence during Windows 7's development was the bug that corrupted MP3s… and that was in an officially-released beta build, too! But I'm putting the cart just a little bit ahead of the horse as all we have at the moment are these screen shots (which may actually not be the official beginning of Windows 8, but since they're from the winmain lab and don't have SP1 in the string, I feel I'm making a fairly safe assumption). Oh, and to add to it, the "beta fish" wallpaper that hasn't been seen since earlier beta builds of Windows 7 is back in this build (thanks for pointing that out @Gilly2468!). Make of that what you will!
I have divided all of these screen shots into 3 separate sections: Client, Server, and Client w/Office 2010 RTM screen shots (WZor posted all of these in separate posts but for the sake of concision, I'm putting them all in this one post).
Just to delve a bit deeper into the specifics of a build string, I want to shine a light on this really simple concept for those of you who aren't quite sure what it means when you see one. This example is going to use the following build string: 7700.winmain.100122-1900
7700: This is the build number. It goes up incrementally with every build compiled. Sometimes, to mark a new milestone, Microsoft may skip a certain range of build numbers, i.e. moving from 7700 to 7710 without any builds compiled in-between.
winmain: This is the lab the build was compiled in. There are various labs where individuals, teams and branches can compile builds, but winmain is the main lab where all teams check their code in to have it all compiled into a more widely-distributed build.
100122: This is the date in format yyyy/mm/dd. So, in this string, the compile date is January 22, 2010.
1900: This is the time in military format. 1900 = 7:00 PM.
Altogether, the build string reads like a perfect little sentence: This is build 7700 and it was compiled in the winmain lab on January 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
Well, that does it for this extensive write-up. If you have any further questions regarding build strings or just some thoughts in general, please feel free to comment!


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Why Manu and the Spurs want the Pacers in the NBA Finals
Professional athletes don't typically like to disclose much in regard to their "wishes" for an upcoming opponent. The smart ones don't, at least. You'd think they'd possess a general preference when it comes to one matchup over another, but "I don't care" is more often than not the answer you're going to get if you ask the question. And when it comes to the Spurs, a team known for its secrecy, you'd be lucky to get even that much.
With access to a twitter account just a finger-length away from the nearest reporter's recorder, bulletin-board material or perceived slights can be retweeted a thousand times over before the interviewee even emerges from the post-game shower. In San Antonio, however, you'll never get this kind of fodder. Unless you dig deep enough. And even then you'll have to fabricate the story to get anything even remotely controversial.
In the case of Manu Ginobili, an answer to the question of preference was purely logical. As the Spurs sit back and wait for what feels like an eternity, they find themselves doing a little more homework than usual in preparation for the unknown.
"It's not the same as when we're with Pop dissecting the game. But knowing it's going to be one of those two, and in the NBA Finals, especially, you study a little bit more than usual," he said. "Against Eastern Conference teams, we don't know them that well. Because we haven't played them that much, never in the playoffs. Miami, I haven't played against them all year. So you get to know them a little bit better."
Indeed, Ginobili has yet to suit up for a Spurs-Heat matchup this season. But what's even more, those two teams haven't played against one another at full strength in more than two years. At least San Antonio can say it knows what the Indiana Pacers look like on the floor this season.
"Indiana is a little more defensive, solid, balanced team, more like us. What Miami is, depending on three players a lot. Not so much in the shooting part, but transition, getting into the paint, creating and feeding their teammates," Manu said. "All different styles, and that's what usually happens in the playoffs."
Back to preference, though. Ginobili kicked aside the "It doesn't matter" lip service you might expect to hear from anyone trying not to stir the pot, instead explaining the main ramification of facing one team over the other. And perhaps, why the Spurs hope the Pacers defeat the Heat tomorrow night.
"It's not that we pull (for one team), I think this time is different than before because of the home-court advantage. It is a big difference," he said. "It's not definitive. It doesn't mean that whoever has home-court advantage is going to win, but we all prefer to have a Game 7 at home than on the road, if we get to that point. Besides that, different styles, and I think we can match up well against both."
The Spurs are notoriously good performers in a hostile road atmosphere, especially in the playoffs when a high level of focus is paramount. But even for them, the comforts of home and a single trip to Indianapolis in a 2-3-2 format (three road games sandwiched between four home games) would be more ideal than two potential separate trips to South Beach. After all, teams are 45-18 in NBA Finals history when they own home-court advantage in the playoffs' final round, so there's certainly some incentive to be rooting for an Indianapolis win tomorrow night if you're San Antonio.
But if you ask the ones writing the storylines, the more trips to Miami, the better.
Big 3 versus Big 3. Old dogs against the new dynasty. LeBron James versus Tim Duncan, Part II. The past meets the present one more time.
But bad memories of poor ratings in past Spurs Finals appearances crop up in the collective minds of NBA offices and television headquarters alike as they dread what a small-market battle between the Midwest and Southwest would mean for their viewership without James' presence. For anyone who appreciates the fundamental beauty of basketball, it might be close to porn. But for those casual fans who don Kobe, 'Melo or 'Bron jerseys regardless of the team they play for, Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals might be the last basketball they watch all season.
And from them, you'll hear the same, tired word: boring.
"We did change a lot from the 2003 team. We run a lot more, we are less predictable. Before we used to be, every single possession put it in the post, and then from there rotations — now I think we're more energetic, faster pace," Ginobili said. "Of course we're not going to finish with a lot of dunks in traffic and stuff like that. But we do play with a faster pace.
"If people think we are boring or not, or they appreciate it or not, I really, truly don't care. I just want to … be the last team standing," he continued. "If it's good or bad for someone else, that's not my thing. We're just trying to play good basketball and win."
If the Spurs lift a fifth banner to the rafters here in San Antonio, it'd be a hell of a going-away present for David Stern.


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March is here. Let the madness begin.
For many sports fans, March is their favorite month thanks to the NCAA tournament. Even the most casual fans take notice when it's time for the tournament. Finding an office without a bracket pool is like finding a golf fan without an opinion on Tiger Woods' future.
The 65-team tournament brings a lot of interest, a lot of TV time and a lot of money to the NCAA thanks to the 11-year, $6 billion -- yes, that's a B, not an M -- contract with CBS that ends in 2013.
For all those reasons -- and you can gue$$ which one carries the most weight -- the NCAA is considering expanding the field to as many as 96 teams.
Here's hoping that idea gets shelved.
The NCAA tournament is just fine, thank you. Adding more teams will serve only to dilute the tournament and take away what value remains to the regular season. With 65 teams and three weeks of play, the NCAA tournament works. It's not so long that fans start to lose interest or ignore the early games, and, with at-large bids and automatic qualifiers from smaller conferences, everyone is represented.
The early games, where most of the tournament's upsets are produced, create much of the interest. By the time the Final Four rolls around two weeks later, fans are hooked. They have to see it through to the playing of "One Shining Moment."
Adding teams, especially 31 teams, won't improve that. Instead, odds are it could take away from what is already a success. The if-it-ain't-broke philosophy should be employed here.
Several coaches argue that adding 31 teams gives that many more players the opportunity to experience the national tournament. Sure, that sounds good. But adding 31 teams means reaching the NCAA tournament isn't as difficult a task and, as such, takes a little something away from the accomplishment.
Those in favor of the move say more teams from mid-major and smaller conferences will make the field. It's more likely, though, that the number of teams receiving at-large bids from the big conferences will increase.
The reason that expansion is being considered can be explained in one word: revenue. With additional teams and additional games come additional revenue. The current TV contract has an opt-out clause at the end of this season, opening the door for other networks to make a bid. That's likely to happen, which means someone is going to be paying even more money for the TV rights.
And so the NCAA is considering expanding the field so it can add to its bank account.
Hopefully, it'll also consider what such a move could do to the event overall. March has just the right amount of madness as it is.
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- UCL Libraries - view a list of UCL library sites & the UCL library catalogue
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- European libraries - information about the National Libraries of Europe & their services.
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Man I hope my p.o doesn't give me an mtr for pissing dirty.. The judge will revoke me for sure :(
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Photos of the Day: June 24
DEJECTED: A supporter of Ahmed Shafiq listened to official election results in Cairo Sunday. Election officials said the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi narrowly defeated former air force general and ousted regime loyalist Mr. Shafiq in a presidential runoff. (Bernat Armangue/Associated Press)
PUSHING THE LIMITS: Athletes swam during an Ironman competition in Nice, France, Sunday. (Valery Hache/Agence France-Presse/Getty Image)
SUSPENDED AMID SAND: A sandstorm blew past an inflatable blimp at Forward Operating Base Joyce in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Sunday. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)
BONFIRE BLISS: People ran in a circle around a bonfire in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday. (Patrick Seeger/European Pressphoto Agency)
TEARY-EYED: Contestant Emily Lyew cried after the winner of the Chinese Queen beauty pageant was announced in Panama City, Panama, Saturday. (Carlos Jasso/Reuters)
SPREADING OUT: Men tried to fold a plastic sheet during a monsoon shower in Mumbai Sunday. (Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press)
RECEIVING COMMUNION: A man covered in mud received communion during a religious ceremony celebrating the feast day of their patron saint, St. John the Baptist, in Bibiclat, Philippines, Sunday. The village has held the ceremony since 1945. (Erik de Castro/Reuters)
PROUD IN TURKEY: People attended the Trans Pride Parade in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday. (European Pressphoto Agency)


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> Yeah, it's always a joy to see Speedles explode when he's been beaten
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arm out of Roddels' ass (after he gets Roddels' head out of
that ass). You see, Roddels is just a sock puppet that is kept
on the shelf along with more than half a dozen other sock
puppets when they're not in use by a very mentally-challenged
pensioner. "Stretch" and his fake mis-spellings are just this
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24 February 2011 Business Meeting Minutes
Location: Dallas Makerspace, 11020 Audelia Road, Suite C103, Dallas, TX 75243
The following DPRG officers and committee members were in attendance:
Dallas Makerspace Business
The Dallas Makerspace presented a Virtual Canvas interactive exhibit at the TEDxSMU on October 15th, 2010. The Communities Foundation of Texas reimbursed the cost for the exhibit.
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Objective: To close out the TEDxSMU project and finalize any outstanding financial obligations.
Scope of Discussion: To limit the discussion to matters that is the authority and control of the DPRG. This includes proper accountability, liability, intellectual property (IP) and contracts. Issues that are out of scope would include anything that was at the project level. These issues are handled at the discretion of the project manager Alan Hatchet.
Project Manager: Alan Hatchet is the project manager and was given control over the administration and build of the Virtual Canvas project for TEDxSMU. Alan was approved as the project manager by a previous vote from the DPRG and the Dallas Makerspace steering committee.
Motion: A motion was passed to reaffirm that Alan Hatchet has the authority to distribute funds in the manner in which he sees fit as project manager. The DPRG will not dictate the terms of the distribution of the remaining funds. This motion was passed with 3 approved and 1 against.
Project Invoices and Expenses: Two Invoices were submitted for repayment on August 22,2010 for the amount of $2316.00 and on September 22, 2010 the amount of $1508.00, for a total of $3824.00. $2500.00 of these invoices were allocated for the cost of software programming. Our actual costs were 2413.27 cents for supplies. The remaining balance of 1310.73 is to be spent to cover programming expenses and will be distributes to the programmers that worked on the project by the project manager.
Motion: A motion was passed that the Project Manager should have the responsibility for spending the remaining funds received from 'The Communities Foundation of Texas' or TEDxSMU, and to direct the treasurer to disperse those funds. 3 approved the measure, 1 opposed.
The DPRG did not receive a written contract from 'The Communities Foundation of Texas' or TEDxSMU. The DPRG has signed and deposited the financial reimbursements. These reimbursements affirmed our verbal agreements. All agreements have been fulfilled. The DPRG and the Dallas Makerspace do not have any further obligations or further link between the 'The Communities Foundation of Texas' and TEDxSMU.
Motion: A motion was passed to affirm that the DPRG is not under contract from 'The Communities Foundation of Texas' or TEDxSMU. This motion was passed unanimously.
The DPRG and the Dallas Makerspace has received a $1500.00 honorarium for the completion of the TEDxSMU installation. The project manager will have input to how this money is spent. The DPRG officers and Dallas Makerspace steering committee will have to approve spending of these funds.
Motion: A motion was passed to instruct the treasurer to disperse honorarium funds based on the final decision from the Dallas Makerspace steering committee. Motion passes unanimously.
Intellectual Property: As part of our involvement with the TEDxSMU installation the DPRG and Dallas Makerspace has written software that has been made publicly available. The software was released under the GPL.
There is additional discussion that will be resolved by the project manager as to which attribution and license the program code will release or remain under. Any contested coding will be removed from the code repository and license changes made as required.
Motion: A motion passes that we post the code that was have the Intellectual Property rights to and then have the code that is contested be removed. In addition, any code that is contested will be removed on a file basis and not line by line.
Dallas Personal Robotics Club Business
Mailing Lists: The DPRG will be setting up a new mailing list that will be open to the public. The details of the mailing list will be for official communications and add a level of transparency to the clubs internal activities. Details will be released at a later time when the software has been configured.
Website: The DPRG web site is going to have an overhaul. This will be similar to the Dallas Makerspace blog style and allow the DPRG to better communicate the activities and events available. In addition we need to setup our calendar software to automatically update all Facebook and Twitter feeds.
We also would like to have a new design for the website and logo made. This logo will be included on all brochures and clothing made for the DPRG.
Dues: The yearly fee to join the Dallas Personal Robotics Group has been raised from $20.00 to $40.00 dollars a year, per a unanimous vote by the DPRG board of directors. This fee will be a revolving fee that will renew after one (1) year. All current members will not have to renew their membership until their current membership expires.
We will be making a concerted attempt to contact previous members that have let their membership expire and verify the contact information we have on file is current. As well as keep in our database all previous members.
Upcoming Events
National Robotics Week is April 11th to 18th. The DPRG will hold an event; the details have not yet been determined. Doug Emes will handle the promotion for the event.
Roborama2011a: our first robotics competition of the year will be held the second Saturday on May 14th 2011. The contest will be held at 12:00 Noon at the Dallas Museum of Art. 1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 922-1200.
There is some discussion on how we are going to run this year's event. Including running the events back to back for each round. This would entail running the first round of one event and then starting the next event between the rounds. Additional judges will be needed to assist with the different events.
Awards and prizes to the participants have yet to be determined.
The events for the competition have not yet been determined. Some of the previous events will return such as line following, four square, and tabletop. Some additional ideas for events include outdoor / indoor navigation, sumo wrestling, beacon navigation and obstacle avoidance.
If you wish to participate in Roborama you will either need to be a current member of the DPRG or pay a 10-dollar entry fee. All funds raised will go to support the DPRG.
Eric Cheney
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Mingus Speaks
John F. Goodman
329 pages
University of California Press
Many are the books written about bassist/composer and bandleader Charles Mingusone of the most influential jazz figures of the post-war years. His own autobiographical work, Beneath the Underdog (Knopf, 1971) was a sprawling, boiling stew of memoir and fiction that remains the most revealing portrait of an artist as anguished as he was brilliant. Bouts of depression, a period in a psychiatric ward and a downturn in the fortunes of jazz saw Mingus withdraw from public performances in the second half of the 1960s. Yet he got back up again and Goodman's book is essentially about Mingus the survivor.
Mingus comeback concert in 1972 was the initial impetus for an aborted feature by the author, and ultimately this book, though why Goodman waited until now to publish extended outtakes from 20 hours of interviews conducted with Mingus between 1972 and 1974 is a matter of speculation. What's clear from Goodman's fluid interactions with Mingus is that the bassist trusted him. Consequently, Mingus' thoughts have the ring of honesty about them, even if his versions of certain events were often at odds with the way others perceived them. Mingus' sometimes rambling stories reveal a rather paranoid individual, though as his wife and manager Sue Mingus observes, he might have had good reason to be so.
In addition to Sue Mingus, Goodman also gets the lowdown from Mingus' closest associates, including arranger Sy Johnson, producer Teo Macero, copyist/arranger and sometimes band member, tenor player Paul Jeffrey, jazz writers Dan Morgenstern and Nat Hentoff and jazz impresario George Wein. Collectively, their insights paint a colorful yet complex picture of Mingus. His propensity for violence is a recurring theme of Mingus tales as told by his confidantes and the man himself, as are his mood swings. He always seemed to be pulling a knife on someone. Yet what also emerges is Mingus' insatiable appetite for life, his quick wit and generous spirit.
In wide-ranging conversationswidened even more by Mingus' endless capacity for tangential thoughtMingus gives his frank and often blunt views. Perhaps the most consistently lucid material relates to Mingus' opinions on musichis influences, the avant-garde, electronics, faux African-inspired jazz, blues and the jazz tradition. There seems to be a general consensus among the other interviewees that Mingus' musical imagination needed a big band. The strains and pressures of financing large ensembles meant that Mingus was rarely able to operate one for any length of time, which was to be a repeated source of frustration.
Elsewhere, Mingus talks at length on the music business, the Watts riots, critics, his eviction, the mafia and sex. Quite a lot of Mingus' stories have their origins in Beneath the Underdog and at times his stream of thought sounds like a brilliant solo that has, unfortunately, overstayed its welcome. The same is perhaps true for the book as a whole, as passages frequently come across as somewhat redundant. It could be argued that Mingus' own words are worth far more than the subjective text of any of his biographers, and Goodman extracts plenty of material that will delight Mingus' fans and ignite debate.
Mingus makes no bones about his feelings towards the avant-garde; "It's sick man, it's sick shit." He describes saxophonist Ornette Coleman as sounding like "a poor man's Charlie Parker" and saxophonist John Coltrane's eastern-inspired music as "stylized." Pianist Randy Weston's investigations into African music are pretty much dismissed out of hand. Mingus' own music was often described as avant-garde, but it was a definition he couldn't relate to: "I'm not avant-garde, no. I don't throw rocks and stones, I don't throw my paint."
Progress in jazz for Mingus is seen in linear, historical terms and he comes across as a traditionalist in that sense. His respect for the roots of the music and the need to honor it through practice color these conversations strongly. It also explains to some degree Mingus' mistrust of the avant-garde. The musicians Mingus admirespianist Bud Powell, trumpeter Fats Navarro and Parkerare referred to in almost hagiographic terms as "sacred musicians." Not so with trumpeter Louis Armstrong: "Louis never stayed king to the kids," Mingus tells Goodman, "because they knew it was bullshit."
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Two convicted murderers accused of escaping prison with forged paperwork also had access to an illegal cellphone while in prison, Florida Department of Law Enforcement sources confirm to WESH 2.
According to the FDLE, that phone was recovered from Franklin Correctional Institution, where both Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins were serving life sentences. They both had access to the phone, according to investigators.
Investigators also recovered a cellphone and iPad from the Panama City Beach motel where both men were recaptured last month.
Detectives are looking at all of the devices for clues into who may have helped the men.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey also said investigators are working to find whoever put money in the men's prison canteen funds, and if that cash was used to buy the fake documents and their freedom.
The FDLE and the Attorney General's Office are both offering $10,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever made the forged documents that helped Walker and Jenkins escape.
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Brian Zimmerman, 41, of Moosic, Lackawanna County, died as he stood near his car in the parking lot.
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A 'Sport Club' is a campus group that provides recreation, competition, and/or instruction in sport-related activities. Sport Clubs are an integral part of the Department of Recreation Services, designed to supplement intercollegiate, intramural, and student/faculty recreation programs, as well as physical education classes. There are more than 50 sport clubs, all run primarily on student initiative and leadership.
Every year there is an annual Sport Club Activity Fair held on campus. Every year the Sport Club Activity Fair is held on the Tuesday after Labor Day in the Flanagan Gymnasium from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Must have a current SU/ESF ID to enter.
This event allows interested students the opportunity to meet club representatives and find out specific information about each club. If you are unable to attend the event, than above you will find a link to the Sport Club Contacts, which lists the president for each club and their email.
Aikido: Training in the Japanese martial art aikido, enabling members to develop coordination of the mind and body.
Badminton: All skill levels welcome, with weekly practices and participation in local collegiate tournaments.
Ballroom Dance: Learn and improve dance steps including the fox trot, swing, cha-cha, rhumba, waltz, samba, and salsa. Opportunity to participate in off-campus ballroom and swing competition.
Baseball: Fall and spring competition as a member of the National Club Baseball Association Northeast Atlantic Division.
Black Reign Step Team: Our mission is to exude the power of stepping through energetic performance for both the SU area and our Upstate community; to provide an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can express themselves through stepping. As a step team we aim to showcase the art of stepping through fellowship, unity, discipline and precision.
Bowling: Weekly intra-club league competition during the fall and spring semesters and participation in regional collegiate tournaments.
Boxing: Our mission is aimed to keep students focused on academics and fitness through training and discipline. Students may join to learn the necessary fundamentals and basics of central importance in the art of boxing. Check out our facebook page.
Break Dancing: Learn how to breakdance. Performances and competitions throughout the community and region.
Cricket: Popular international sport with year-round practice and a competitive season from May to October.
Dance Works: More than 100 students are involved with this dance troupe's annual spring three-day performance spectacular. African, tap, ballet, improvisational, and jazz are the types of dance performed. Check us out: Danceworks
Equestrian: English and Western riding in regional and national competition as a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Fencing: Learn and improve skills while hosting a fall and spring tournament and competing in a number of off-campus tournaments during the academic year.
Field Hockey: Fun and competitive atmosphere provided for students of all skill levels with fall and spring dual competition and tournaments.
Figure Skating: Freestyle and Sychronized Beginners and experienced skaters welcome at weekly practices at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion. Synchro Club Webpage
Golf: Men's and women's teams compete in the fall and spring at Drumlins Golf Course, located on the campus bus shuttle route. Regional competition in tournaments and dual matches.
Gymnastics: Offered for men and women, these teams compete in home and away dual meets and tournaments, including annual participation in the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs Championships.
Ice Hockey: Men's and women's teams compete against teams from the northeast with practice and home competition at the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion. The men's club is a member of the Eastern Collegiate Hockey League and the American Collegiate Hockey Association, while the women are affiliated with USA Hockey.
Judo: We exist to educate members about the principles of Judo/Ju-jitsu as a sport and martial art in a safe, engaging, hands-on environment that's open to verterans and newcomers alike.
Kendo: Modern Japanese martial art, which descended from traditional swordsmanship. We emphasize the principles of Kendo that will allow practitioners to continuously develop their skills and experience personal growth. We regularly participate in intercollegiate tournament throughout the year. People of all skill levels are welcomed; no experience required.
Lacrosse: Fall and spring practice and competition for men and women. The men's club is a member of the National College Lacrosse League, while the women compete in games and tournaments against regional teams.
One World: Our mission is to entertain, inspire and educate Syracuse Universtiy and Syracuse community on African dance and culture through our intricate movements and bubbling energy. We choreograph and preform African tribal and modern pieces with live drumming!
Orange Pulse: One of Syracuse University's newest dance clubs and the only performing dance group with no tryouts. Gives people an opportunity to start something they have never tried or pick up an old passion, as well as perform in an annual show.
Outing Club: The Syracuse University Outing Club, founded in 1935, is run by students of Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Membership is open to the entire university community. Our purpose is to promote the enjoyment of our natural environment, and to have a lot of fun in the outdoors.
Quidditch: An IQA recognized team. We aim to give players opportunities to improve skills on an individual and team level while competing against teams from across the country. We also aim to foster a unique social community and create friendships that extend beyond the pitch. Check out our facebook page.
Roller Hockey: Men's team that competes in tournaments as part of the expanding ECRHA. A revamped roster, newly purchased equipment, and a changed mindset makes for a great near future as we play against rival Northeast and Mid-Atlantic schools. Membership is open to all who are interested in hockey, as we welcome seasoned players, players transitioning from Ice, or even students who have not played recently to skate at practice. For more information find us on Facebook--SU Roller Hockey.
Rugby: Men's and women's teams compete in the fall and spring as members of the Upstate Rugby Union, including dual matches and tournament competition.
Running: Dedicated medium for both leisure based and competitive running to occur. Offering the opportunity to students to train with a team of passionate individuals, with hopes of becoming a better runner and healthier individual.
Sailing: To educate students about the sport of sailing, to encourage students to participate in sailing, to teach racing techniques and tactics, and to promote participation and teamwork while competing with the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (MAISA).
Shotokan: Promotes the practice of traditional Shotokan karate-do amond the Syracuse University community in an open and friendly environment. Participants will train in the fundamentals of stance, body movement, blcoking, striking, kicking and self-defense application.
Ski Racing: Alpine racing opportunities for men and women. Member of the United States Collegiate Ski Racing Association. Host and compete in a number of ski meets in the spring throughout the northeast.
For more information visit the Ski Racing Facebook page.
Soccer: Fall and spring members of the Syracuse Indoor Soccer Center league for men and women in addition to outdoor competition. The women are members of the Northeast Collegiate Women's Club Soccer League.
Winter members of the Syracuse Indoor Soccer league for men and women in addition to outdoor competition in the Fall. The men and women are members of the Northeast Collegiate Club Soccer League. For more information visit the Men's Soccer website.
Softball: Fall and spring practices allow members to learn and improve skills for spring competition against regional teams.
Swimming: Participate in weekly practices to improve skills and compete in a fun atmosphere.
Swing: The purpose of the club is to provide the SU community an opportunity to experience different types of swing dancing and meet new students with common interests. Students participate in community dances in downtown Syracuse as well as dances at other universities in the northeast.
Syracuse Orange Bhangra: Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab, the northwest province of India.The members of the Syracuse Orange Bhangra hope to increase cultural awareness among the Syracuse campus and to integrate others into this popular sub-culture.
SU Zinda : The official Syracuse University competitive Garba-Raas Dance team. Garba-Raas is a folk dance from the Indian state of Gujarat. Our team is dedicated to promoting South Asian culture through our innovative choreography, which represents Gujarati tradition fused with modern.
T.A.P.: Unique and fun form of dance allows members to learn various tap styles for use at campus shows and regional and national competitions as a member of the International Tap Association.
Table Tennis: Organized social and competitive table tennis events throughout the academic year open to all skill levels.
Tennis: Practice and compete outdoors in the fall and at the Drumlins Tennis Club during the winter months. Men's and women's teams offered.
Triathlon: This multi-sport activity allows members to improve cycling, running and swimming skills for triathlon competition. Members are eligible to compete at various triathlons in and around the Syracuse area.
Ultimate Frisbee: Popular fall and spring sport for men and women. Sectional and regional tournament activity as a member of the Ultimate Players Association.
Volleyball: Men's and women's teams practice and compete during the fall and spring semesters in a number of dual matches and multi-team tournaments. The men's club is affiliated with the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Upstate Conference and the women with the Northeast Women's Club Volleyball League.
Water Polo: Engage with enthusiastic members to improve skills and compete as a member of the National Collegiate Water Polo Association
Wrestling: Learn and improve wrestling skills at weekly practice sessions. Members will have the opportunity to compete against club teams throughout the northeast.


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Oman's Abdul Aziz Humaid Mubarak (top) fights for the ball with Qatar's Khalfan Ibrahim during the Gulf Cup match in Manama yesterday. Mohammad El Sayed scored the winning goal to help Qatar keep their Gulf Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Oman at the National Stadium.
MANAMA: Mohammad Al Sayed scored the winning goal to help Qatar keep their Gulf Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Oman at the National Stadium, yesterday.
After Ibrahim Khalfan gave Qatar the lead in the 55th minute, Hussain Ali Al Hadhir levelled the score twelve minutes later courtesy of a penalty.
As both teams pressed for the winner, Al Sayed scored the decisive goal with three minutes remaining.
In the other Group A match that was played yesterday, Mahjed Hassan scored the late winner to help UAE book their spot in the semi-finals after beating the hosts Bahrain 2-1.
Abdulwahab Al Malood cancelled out Ali Mabkhout's early strike but Hassan scored with five minutes remaining for UAE's second straight win.
Yesterday's results means that Qatar, coached by Paulo Autuori, are in second place with three points with Bahrain in third spot with one point. Qatar will face Bahrain in a crucial match on Friday.
Meanwhile, Oman, who are bottom of Group A, will have to beat UAE and hope other results go their way.
Qatar, who lost their opening match against UAE were put under pressure from the first whistle as Oman dominated the early parts of the game.
Autuori's side survived a scare in the opening minutes of the match when Fouzi Basheer forced a save from Qatar goalkeeper Qasem Abdulhamad.
The Qatari goalkeeper was called into action again in the 13th minute, when Eid Al Farsi saw his effort tipped over the crossbar by Abdulhamad.
His effort was watched by Oman coach, Paul Le Guen, who showed his disappointment following Burhan's tremendous save.
The Qatari defenders had to be on top of their game as Oman continued to create chances in the first half.
In the 39th minute, striker Abdul Aziz Al Muqbali wasted an opportunity when he could not connect properly after being put through by his team-mate Basheer.
Autuori would have been pleased at half-time with the score at 0-0 after Oman dominated the first half.
Oman who started the second-half brightly, saw themselves 1-0 behind in the 55th minute.
Oman defender Mohammad Al Maslami fouled Khalfan, in the penalty box.
Khalfan, scored his second goal of the tournament when he converted his penalty.
Qatar's goal rallied Oman in the second half. After a goal was ruled off-side, Le Guen's team were level twelve minutes later.
After Wumaar Darwish was adjudged to have been fouled by Marcone Amaral, Hussain Ali Al Hadhir scored the penalty to cancel out Ibrahim's goal.
With both teams needing a win to boost their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals, Al Sayed scored the goal, which proved to be the winner with three minutes left. The striker lost his marker to tap-in a cross, that thrilled the Qatar team on sidelines.
In the match between Bahrain and UAE, Mabkhout scored in the sixth minute to silence the home fans in the stadium.
The hosts, created many chances but had to wait until the 75th minute for the equaliser.
Al Malood saw his effort sneak through the legs of Bahrain goalkeeper Ali Kashief.
Kashief made a fine double save when he denied Ismail Matar and Mabkhout, but could not keep out Hassan's effort when he smashed the ball into the roof of the net.


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Discussion in 'Forum Games' started by Chomper The Sharptooth, Feb 5, 2011.
There might be something tauntworthy in the mystery box. :)
Isn't that not entirely true ...? Wouldn't cool shades and laser goggles both be worth taunting? One forces pre-emptive decisions when someone might not want to make them, and the other is going to force someone to take 10 perma-damage. Those don't seem like bad outcomes (albeit this depends on the gamestate, but still).
For one, I have laser goggles and taunt, so forcing it isn't so great. Cool Shades and Master Planner are both sort of worth taunting, but unlike Laser Goggles (and ice shield, if taunting to force its use is allowed) it still helps the enemy. Forcing burn, having no offense whatsoever, and stuff like that helps out. Hulk Out, or whatever it's called, isn't a bad thing to force early use on, either.
EDIT: As I said, Ice shield is the only *powerful* use. Cool shades and such are situationally useful, but doubling the enemy power, even if it leaves him open to being countered, is still not as strictly good as spending 10 energy per turn to eliminate an opponent.
Ha ha, but taunting yourself is so BADASS. ;P
Yeah, my bad for not paying that much attention.
So, yes, there are good things that can be done, just maybe not crazy things. *shrug* That's still things! ... Or something ... >_>
It'll be fun to see how this all plays out. I have to say I'm quite entertained without even playing.
Should be the last time I post this...
Scientific Genius: 27 (Chumpy)
Expert Training: 11 (Chumpy)
Sidekick: 15 (Prime Intellect)
Cool Shades: 21 (koopatroop)
Extra Arms: 31 (koopatroop)
Vampiric Bite: 30 (Ithaldir)
Taunting: 5 (Milskidasith)
Master Planning: 15 (koopatroop)
Ice Shield: 21 (Seth)
Poisonous Membranes: 17 (Zejety)
Icy Touch: 21 (Zejety)
Laser Goggles: 5 (Milskidasith)
Mimic: 24 (koopatroop)
Hulking Muscles: 32 (Seth)
Glass Swords: 20 (Ithaldir)
Black Vapors: 5 (Chumpy) - Discarded
Regeneration: 20 (Prime Intellect)
Boom Boxing: 20 (Ithaldir)
Squid Ink: 11 (Seth)
Souleater: 26 (Sotek)
Mystery Box (Avatar): 11 (chumpy)
Energy Levels
Chumpy: 46 (Scientific Genius, Avatar-Expert Training)
Seth: 36 (Hulking Muscles, Squid Ink, Ice Shield)
Prime Intellect: 65 (Sidekick, Regeneration)
Milskidasith: 90 (Taunting, Laser Goggles)
Sotek: 76 (Soul Eater)
Zejety: 62 (Poisonous Membranes, Icy Touch)
Koopatroop: 9 (Cool Shades, Extra Arms, Master Planning, Mimic)
Icegoten: 100 ()
Ithaldir: 30 (Vampiric Bite, Glass Swords, Boom Boxing)
Icewolf34: 100 ()
I used the tiebreaker votes, you guys had a lot of activity since last night. Chumpy, could you repost what you want exactly? It'd just be easier for me that way. Right after that I'll have everyone send in their actions for the first round. If I missed any questions skimming through feel free to ask again.
Milskidasith or Chump (whoever ends up with Expert Training) post what ability you'd like to link it to before first round
Playing this on Sirlin is a lot different than xkcd, you guys actually think logically and collaborate a scary amount. That's a compliment by the way.
Powers that restore Energy activate after attacks are resolved. If you die, you die.
Mystery Box - 11
Expert Training (Mystery Box) - 11
Black Vapors - 5
Note: I can't believe BV is worth just 5 E. ^^
Man, I don't even want it, I just don't want someone dangerous to have it.
Avatar: For every 2 points of Damage you take instead take 1 and raise the number at which you die by 1.
I'm ruling that this is in a round. If you take 3 damage and 3 again the next round you'll raise your limit by two and take 4 actual damage. Expert Training on this would be every 4 points of damage... so just under half (assuming your damage isn't divisible by 4, half if it is) of what you take won't touch you at all.
See you guys in endgame!
I tried and failed to make a superhero.
Nevertheless, I shall be known as Frosty the SquidMan.
The rollerblades were an awesome addition.
Seriously though, we should discuss what we're going to do about the powerhouses before anyone allocates points. Seems we're going to have to coordinate to take them out?
How did you find it? I couldn't get it to link or anything.
Well... I think going after Sotek first is a given, right? And now that I assume there wont be Black Vapors turn 1, I'm not longer pushed to attack everyone (since the most efective use of my current powers is focusing on getting a bit of energy from a single target for the next turn since I probably wont be as strong by then)
You posted the code (probably at the same time I refreshed the last page,) I copied it and pasted it in the loader in the hero creator.
I agree that Sotek and Ithaldir need to die.
Still... look at me. I need to activate Hulking on the second, maybe first round. So uh, not sure what I can do. Still, I'm sure there are many other kindly folks who can spare a few points of offense on those two. I personally think it would be nice if we all agreed to not attack each other until they are both dead. Then we uh, can like, actually start playing.
Still, Frosty the SquidMan is a Quaker.
Also, Ithaldir and Sotek, like I said, I have no plans to attack you, so focus your energies elsewhere, thanks.
Oh, you can post it if you still have it.
Damnit, why couldn't you leave me with BV, Chumpy? I coulda gotten Ithaldir to destroy everyone for me.
As it is, hmm. Shit. I need an ally. Hey, who has mimic? Is it, as sadly as I think, koopatroop?
I just want to make everyone aware of the fact that whoever attacks me won't be able to spend half his energy next turn.
edit: Anyway, it's obvious that you shouldn't use BV, Chumpy. You're interested in a defensive playstyle and we don't want Ithaldir to go apeshit before his swords brake. With that out of the way, priority #1 should be to kill Sotek while defending against Glass Swords + Shadow Boxing. Everyone should spend at least 32 (+-Yomi) energy defending.
Oh, the code is kinda ugly and requires work to appreciate it. So I'll post the picture instead.
Here's Seth's hero:
Sadly yes, koopatroop has mimic and I'm afraid he won't be a very resilient teammate.
Post #155 lists some powers twice (Laser Goggles, Expert Training, maybe more).
Oh, and we have to make sure to damage Ithaldir in some way.
Yeah, no way am I using BV - in fact, let's just trash BV before the game starts so Milski can't taunt me into using it.
BV is now removed from the game.
The skeleton with the goggles seemed pretty committed to the task.
Time to Taunt Seth to use Hulking Muscle. Or we will never kill him now.
My head hurts.
Here's a thought; shut up.
The official list doesn't show him with Goggles. Mod, would you mind re-checking the Laser Goggles bids?
Should just be those things, one was something Chumpy took I forgot to edit out and the other was something I put koopatroop down for winning.
Because everyone wants to develop their plan (mostly kill Ithaldir or Sotek) I'm giving until midnight Friday to send your actions in, don't be late. I'd like to get them in even sooner but I still don't have a feel for how long everyone here will take for a round.
Also, removing Black Vapors from Chumpy's list of Powers. All that fear for nothing.
Sotek will spend 9 energy on damaging Koopa at the very least.
That +50 energy if we don't kill him.
According to the list, he has Laser Goggles now. So he will be able to turn his energy into damage into more energy for sure.
Assuming he spend just 9 and defends with the rest, we will have to attack him for... 135 damage... wow, that's a lot harder now that he didn't have to pay for BV ^^
He's right. Milskidasith won the bid (5). Thinking koopatroop bid 24 made me throw out the highest number under him (5) and when I made the list I must've skipped over Milskidasith and his bid twice. Thanks for the notice, updating the list.
Oh yeah: I have 90 energy, not 80... you were using the totals assuming Chumpy didn't get anything.
Also, ruling: Can I taunt to force people to use abilities that will activate if they do a certain action they can guarantee? Basically, can I taunt to force ice shield usage?
Also: You're kind of average right now. You're, essentially, a 92 point hero who's skills allow you to act as a 46 point hero and transition so that you are *slightly* stronger later in the game. I'm not saying my powers are super hot, but you're no tougher than the guys who have 100 energy. In fact, given the pool, my threat order goes as follows:
Ithaldir: 30 (Vampiric Bite, Glass Swords, Boom Boxing) (On Turn 1. Then he's worthless)
Sotek: 76 (Soul Eater)
Prime Intellect: 65 (Sidekick, Regeneration)
Icegoten: 100 ()
Icewolf34: 100 ()
Milskidasith: 90 (Taunting, Laser Goggles)
Seth: 36 (Hulking Muscles, Squid Ink, Ice Shield)*
Chumpy: 46 (Scientific Genius, Avatar-Expert Training)
Zejety: 62 (Poisonous Membranes, Icy Touch)
Koopatroop: 9 (Cool Shades, Extra Arms, Master Planning)
*Odd case here: If he's capable of being stunlocked, he drops from there to near zero because it's 10 energy a turn to kill him; taunt hulking muscle and ice shield round 1, then just taunt ice shield every round after that.
Hmm. Like I said, my interest at this point is in making the game end fast. If I assume Ithaldir will do power-one attacks to everyone, then add some yomi amounts on top, I need to then figure out how I can ensure the maximum rate of player-removal.
And ... yeah, damn, I can't tempt Koopa to my side by pointing out the ability to mimic souleater, since he doesn't HAVE that ability. Hmm hm hmm.
Ice Shield: If you spend all your energy in Defense, add 20 to Defense
Pretty sure you can't taunt Ice Shield.
He can. So long as it's possible for you to put all of your Energy into defense you have to do so to activate your Ice Shield if he taunts it.
Milski, are you planning to Laser Goggles Ithaldir? I'm willing to work out some concession (maybe you can direct a certain amount of my energy this turn, or agree not to attack you for 4 turns or something) if you want. I'm not sure what sort of thing would make it worthwhile.
You have 100 energy and the maximum he can possibly hit you for is 70. Just attacking him for 40 would be enough. I'm perfectly willing to attack him for 20 if both the other people at 100 energy attack him for 20. We only need 31 damage total, burning HP seems relatively pointless.
I mean, I might laser goggle him, but I don't really see much use in laser goggles with how horrible inefficient it is; even killing people with heavy defenses sucks, although I can bypass on hit damage I guess.
Anyway, again, I need a mod ruling on if I can taunt ice shield into being played or not.
Sure, that seems reasonable to me. Btw modruled above that you can indeed taunt ice shield.
Alternately, Ithaldir, if we can work out some other way to make sure the sword breaks this round, I don't mind having you gain some energy through one round of attacks and not have to spend it all on defense. The Sword/Vamp thing is just really scary, other than that it'd be lame to have everyone dogpile Ithaldir and wind up giving Sotek 50 free energy or something.
That seems really, really stupid and sloppy, when you consider that Ice Shield is technically not an activated ability but a passive (or condition triggered one). So does that also mean that Poisonous Membranes can be taunted ;p?
Anyway Milski, ol' buddy, ol' pal, ol' friend of mine, let's form an alliance, eh?
I see it as activated, nobody but the user has control over when it's used (unless you're taunted of course) whereas Poisonous Membranes rely on other Heroes. Of course you *could* taunt Membranes, but that's only possible when somebody hits you so it'd end up being "if somebody hits you then you have to give them the Poisonous Membranes damage, no exceptions!"
Here's the deal: You don't touch me or you get stunlocked.
Fair alliance?
So long as you don't attack me...
Well obviously. I'd never actually attack you even if I was being aggressive; I'd let you kill yourself.
You know, I never have considered myself a true PtWer, sometimes I do have a tendency to recklessly attack others out of spite.
Ha ha. Shortest alliance ever?
I think they're still in an alliance? Just a passive-aggressive one where both parties are weary of the other and willing to turn when the time is right.
Sirlin would be so proud.
Wait then, I should have more energy?
We should play Diplomacy next.
edit: My priority list for this turn:
Keep Ithaldir lifegain low (defend!). Note: Expect him to spend 8 or 9 attacking, rest defending, now that BV is gone.
Destroy Glass Swords.
Damage Sotek. Optimal: Kill Sotek.
so, uh, if left to our own devices are we all just going to defend and hope everyone else takes out the big guys?
actually, how about this: everyone spends exactly 4 energy on attacking Ithaldir this turn.
Is everyone cool with that? Glass Swords break, Ith survives (assuming he spends some of his EN to defend) and no one has to stretch themselves unduly.
Once everyone's agreed, we can figure out who's going on Sotek-duty.
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It's time for Charlie Baker to make up his mind whose side he's on.
The law-abiding taxpaying U.S. citizens, or the hordes of freeloading illegal aliens swarming across the Rio Grande.
The dithering GOP front-runner put his foot in his mouth again this week, at a debate where he was asked which current Republican politician is his role model.
Charlie's brain froze up. Oh dear God, they would insist on a Republican. What a conundrum for a Harvard man, being asked to name a good Republican. First there was dead silence, then finally Charlie asked if he could pick Ronald Reagan. No, he was told, Dutch is dead. More silence. Finally he blurted out:
"Jeb Bush."
Jeb Bush! Another Republican with an asterisk — a RINO. Jeb Bush has only said one memorable thing in his whole career, and that was when he said illegal immigration is "an act of love."
A love of welfare, certainly.
Baker's latest faux pas comes just a month after the Obama administration tried to dump hundreds if not thousands of undocumented Democrats on the commonwealth. Gov. Deval Patrick had invited them in — after all, the state only spends $1.8 billion a year on welfare for illegal aliens, so what's another few hundred million per annum ad infinitum?
The elected officials in the communities that were going to be devastated by this influx of thousands of new Tsarnaevs raised holy hell. But Charlie Baker backed Deval, his fellow Harvard grad.
"I think it's incumbent on the states to be cooperative with the federal government on this issue," he said on July 21, "given the humanitarian crisis that's at hand."
Charlie, how about the humanitarian crisis facing the U.S. population, being forced to take in millions of disease-ridden, non-English-speaking, unskilled non-workers and having to support them forever? Whatever happened to charity begins at home? This is not their home, Charlie, it's ours. How about that humanitarian crisis, Charlie?
"I think it's important," Charlie continued, "for the federal government to be very specific with the commonwealth about exactly how it's going to work."
Here's how it's going to work. We Americans will work, and they won't. We'll support ourselves, and we'll support them.
Now, we know how Democrats feel about this — they're hot to trot to import a new welfare-dependent underclass, to keep themselves in power. They've gone from being the party of the working class to being the party of the non-working class.
The other night on WBZ, Democrat candidate Don Berwick was asked if he'd ever heard of Matthew Denice, the Milford motorcyclist run down and killed by a drunken illegal. Berwick had no idea who this U.S. citizen victim was, and when he was told, this moonbat's moonbat didn't seem to care.
"You can pick anecdotes to make any point," Berwick sniffed.
There you have it. Illegal alien wants handout — humanitarian crisis. American killed by drunk illegal alien on welfare — an anecdote.
Charlie, listen to me. You can't get elected by trying to out-moonbat the moonbats. To paraphrase Harry S Truman, if you give voters a choice between a Democrat and a Democrat, they'll pick the Democrat every time.
On St. Patrick's Day at Halitosis Hall, Deval Patrick made a joke: "It turns out that Charlie Baker and I are identical twins."
It also turns out, Deval wasn't kidding.
See Howie tomorrow at Tina's Delicious Ice Cream in Falmouth from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Also, where does it say that, by becoming an employee of the U.S. government, a person with an IQ on average of 79 will automatically become a rocket scientist?
This organization is not only an affront to the Constitution, but to the American people, and should be made redundant and de-funded immediately.


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Lipomas of the intestine are relatively uncommon tumors of mesenchymal origin (Figure 2). They are most commonly found in the colon and cecum and only rarely reported in the stomach and esophagus.1Colonic lipomas were first described in 1757 by Bauer.2The incidence as reported in both clinical and large autopsy studies remains 2% to 4.4%.3In the colon, lipomas are mostly found on the right side (45%), with decreasing frequency heading toward the sigmoid colon. Thus, the distribution of lipomas is the exact opposite of colonic carcinoma. Most colon lipomas present as single pedunculated or sessile-appearing submucous lipomas. Less than 10% of reported lipomas are subserosal.4Most of these tumors are asymptomatic and occur largely as incidental findings during abdominal CT, colonoscopy, or laparotomy. Less than 25% of all patients with colonic lipomas develop symptoms. Symptomatic lipomas are usually found when the tumor grows to greater than 2 cm in diameter, leading to abdominal pain, hematochezia, change in bowel habits, or melena. Occasionally, patients may even experience defecation of lumps of hemorrhagic tissues due to self-amputation of the lipoma.5Colonic intussusception due to lipomas is unusual and often attributed to a malignant mass or a more common benign tumor. Buetow et al6report that lipomas must be at least 5 cm to cause colonic intussusception. However, masses as small as 3½ cm have also been reported to cause intussusception.7
A 4-cm ulcerated submucosal lipoma in the resected ascending colon.
Given the age of the patient and symptoms on presentation, accurate preoperative diagnosis is difficult to attain. Barium enema studies typically reveal a radiolucent spherical filling defect with well-defined margins. The well-described squeeze sign, whereby changes in the shape of the lipoma can be detected through palpation, peristalsis, or patient position, may also be detected. Colonoscopy often detects the surface of a lipoma as normal and smooth. The typical colonoscopic features include the cushion sign or pillow sign, where pressing of the forceps against the lesion results in a depression or pillowing of the mass. A naked fat sign may also be detected with fat protruding at the biopsy site. Biopsies are usually not recommended for patients with lipomas because the lesion is beneath the normal surface mucosa and cannot promote diagnosis and a biopsy can increase the risk of bleeding and perforation. Abdominal CT scans are considered to be the most definitive diagnostic measure of recognizing colonic lipomas. The CT scans often detect lipomas as ovoid or pear shaped, with sharp margins and absorption densities typical of fatty compositions.
Treatment of colonic lipomas largely depends on size and symptoms. Patients with small asymptomatic colon lipomas simply require close, regular follow-up without any other intervention. Symptomatic lipomas require resection, especially those greater than 2 cm. The current indications for endoscopic resection are still controversial, and definitive guidelines are not available. Many have reported that risk of perforation or hemorrhage is increased with endoscopic resection, especially in sessile or broad-based lesions.8Surgical resection remains the preferred mode of treatment, especially when malignancy cannot be ruled out. Segmental colon resection is recommended for the removal of the lipoma. Good preoperative diagnosis, however, may help to limit the extent of surgical resection.
Correspondence:Michael E. Zenilman, MD, Department of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Box 40, 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Accepted for Publication: December 21, 2007.
Author Contributions:Study concept and design: Du. Acquisition of data: Du and Shah. Analysis and interpretation of data: Du, Shah, and Zenilman. Drafting of the manuscript: Du and Shah. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Du and Zenilman. Administrative, technical, and material support: Du, Shah, and Zenilman. Study supervision: Zenilman.
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"Overhead transmission lines traverse thousands of kilometers, often crossing remote areas. Inspecting the often aging lines and the vegetation near them is an important aspect of maintenance, but it can be extremely expensive and is sometimes dangerous. Now a robot has been designed to travel along transmission lines, covering 130 km of line at least twice a year, inspecting the line and checking for high-risk vegetation."
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"If I win the Lotto, I'll be rich!"
"If I could run fast, I could win the Olympics!"
We say "if" all the time, wishing or hoping, because we have no power over past or future events.
Lately I have been saying, "If Jim, my husband, had lived, we would celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary on Nov. 14."
When I look at the photos of anniversary couples in your newspaper, I feel a twinge in my heart because I know that the picture of my husband looking at me with adoring eyes never will be there.
This could be the basis for a new section of the paper: the "If" page, where widows and widowers can submit pictures of themselves with their departed spouses and tell how long they would have been married, "if."
At this time in our history, there is not a person I know who would not say, "If I could change something, I would change Sept. 11, 2001." But we have no such power.
Maybe we can change the word "if" to "I will," for we indeed will follow our mates in death. We will follow our leaders in their decisions. And I pray we will follow our Lord in making wise decisions about our economy, morals, raising our children and what we do today.
For we know not what tomorrow brings. But what we do today possibly will soften the sting of "if only I had ..."
Joyce Tyler
Donn Hicks' family exudes 'goodness,' 'generosity'
Having read the Oct. 21 story on Donn Hicks' heroic rescue of his neighbor from a house fire, I wanted to share with readers something else about this outstanding Amarillo resident.
In late 1999, I had surgery and was homebound for quite some time. Shortly after I left the hospital, a big snowstorm came.
My husband is not able to shovel snow off our sidewalk and driveway. In the past, we have hired people to do this, for about $50 at times.
After my surgery, it was necessary that Home Health Care and Northwest Texas Healthcare nurses have access to our home to check on my recovery. We did not even know anyone to hire to clear the driveway.
A friend of ours, who is a firefighter, mentioned this to co-workers at the fire station. In no time, Mr. Hicks and his two young children came to our home, in the extreme cold, and cleaned the snow away.
They were strangers to us. When my husband went out to pay them, Mr. Hicks wouldn't accept any money.
I haven't seen such generosity in years. Neighbors don't seem to help neighbors any more. But these wonderful people did. We appreciated their help so much.
Not long ago, I saw another story in the newspaper about the Hicks family's helpfulness. Their daughter had volunteered for another worthy cause.
Apparently, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks are exceptionally good, caring people and are teaching their children to be the same. How great the world would be if we all followed this example of Christian love.
I still have not met the Hicks family, but I pray God blesses them all. I want to thank them for their goodness and generosity.
Dorothy Passons
Baby Boy Saul's funeral wasn't politically motivated
I am writing in response to Johnny Sawatzki's Oct. 26 letter about the burial of Amanda Saul's baby.
I don't think Mr. Sawatzki had all of the correct information regarding the funeral.
In his letter, he wrote: "It seems strange that the law should require an expensive funeral because the child died a natural death instead of being murdered."
The law did not require the funeral for Baby Boy Saul. It was out of the goodness of members of this community that this little boy's life was honored.
N.S. Griggs & Sons donated the casket; Memory Gardens donated the plot; Alexander's Flowers donated the floral spray; and many people donated flowers. An anonymous person donated the headstone. Paramount Terrace Christian Church ministers donated their time.
There was no personal or political agenda that motivated the people involved to help with the arrangements. It was nothing more than sharing God's grace.
Jill Allen
Right-wing Christian ethics help promote infidel image
In her Oct. 28 letter, Sharon Faulkner states, "There is nothing murky about the question: How can our troops tell a terrorist from a civilian? They don't.
"If the Afghan civilians haven't fled and are in the streets, they get killed. Period.
"They are responsible for the kind of government they allow themselves to have - they have not tried to overthrow the Taliban, and they have not shown support or even compassion for our innocent victims."
A Muslim in the Middle East could just as easily remark about the innocent civilians caught in the World Trade Center tragedy: "There is nothing murky about the question: How can our warriors tell an American infidel from an innocent civilian? They don't.
"We're desperate, and if the U.S. civilians haven't fled and are in the streets, airplanes or buildings, they get killed. Period.
"They are responsible for the kind of (from our view) reprehensible government they allow themselves to have - they have not tried to overthrow their leaders, and they have not shown support or even compassion for our innocent victims of their past and present deadly policies."
I'm not saying these terrorists' attitudes are morally correct or well-reasoned, but neither are Faulkner's. Her comments sound very much like the terrorist rhetoric we abhor. Attitudes such as hers only serve to incite more violence.
In the past, Faulkner has written in defense of what she sees as (conservative) Christian issues. Most of Islam is peaceful; only the fundamentalist radicals promote violence. Unfortunately, our religious right wing mirrors their religious right wing when we have no problem with killing civilians and still call ourselves Christians.
With Christian ethics like that, is it any wonder we are seen as infidels and hypocrites?
Tony Tackitt
Too bad Globe-News isn't as good as its carriers
The Globe-News recently published a story titled "Beijing to Bushland," featuring area newspaper carriers in conjunction with International Newspaper Day.
I was delighted that Lowell Rusher, my own carrier, was among those recognized.
Lowell, often with his wife, has delivered my newspaper since I purchased my home a little more than six years ago. My paper has been delayed only one time, during the crippling ice and snowstorm of 2001.
Before the Globe-Times went belly up, Lowell delivered both my morning and evening papers.
In the afternoons, I often had the opportunity to talk with Lowell. Both he and his wife are witty and informative. Unfortunately, the morning paper is delivered long before I awake, and I seldom see Lowell now, except when he is forced to collect from neighbors who are late in paying their bill.
As a former newspaper carrier, I urge subscribers to always pay their bill when it is due. Carriers must pay for the papers early in the month, and all nonpayments are the loss of the carrier, not the newspaper.
I understand why the Globe-News ceased publishing its evening edition - profit margin. Nonetheless, I still miss my evening paper, as I always subscribed to both morning and afternoon editions.
Granted, there was some duplication, but with two papers we always had up-to-date news and sports. Now, with only a morning paper, news - especially sports news - is not available until about 30 hours after events occur.
The Globe-News, like all businesses, must do what is necessary to survive. However, while it is allegedly new and improved, the best I can give the Globe-News is a B.
Conversely, Lowell Rusher, and all carriers like him, have earned an A+.
William H. Mann III
It's sad when we fear government more than God
In these trying times, I see a movement in America - a good movement.
Where are the flag-burners and the atheists? I see more people in churches across our great land. People are talking of God again. Talking of prayer.
I've fumed for years that our schools were not allowed to have prayer in assembly and our courthouse lawns could not display Nativity scenes because of the "separation of church and state."
This is a misinterpretation, as our country was founded on freedom of religion, guaranteed and protected by our government. If we so desire to pray at a football game or depict the "reason for the season" on public property, we should be allowed to. In every aspect of our government, the majority rules.
As a country, we have slipped so far into sinfulness that we have allowed Satan to dictate our religious conduct. The majority have sat idly by while organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union have tarnished our constitutional rights. Without forceful protection, the Supreme Court has interpreted in the ACLU's favor.
Does the incoming president not stand on public property, take an oath on a Bible and conclude his inauguration with public prayer? Yet candy canes, Santa Claus and elves grace our courthouse lawns.
The threat of federal dollars being withheld forces our schools to cease praying. It is so sad when we fear our own government more than God.
Sept. 11 has shown us the might of God and brought this nation to a point of reflection. It's time to demand from our government our constitutional rights - the right to worship whenever and however we see fit.
Gary L. Roberts
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Eva Kovach begins her 17th season as the head women's rowing coach at Connecticut College.
A 1993 graduate of Clark University in Worcester, Mass., Kovach captained the women's crew from 1991-93 and was named the team's most valuable oarswoman in 1992. Kovach earned her first coaching position at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. She then went on to coach the United States Coast Guard Academy and Georgetown University.
Within the athletic department Kovach also holds the positions of Associate Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator and Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Education. She teaches two classes: Sport Leadership and Contemporary Issues of Sport in Society. In addition to her involvement with national rowing events Kovach has also worked at numerous international regattas.
During the 1999 FISA World Rowing Championships she was part of the FISA Rigging Survey Team. For the past eleven summers Kovach has acted as the US Liaison to Henley Women's Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, UK where she works on the start team and the commentary team. In November 2003, Kovach attended the FISA World Coaches Conference in Athens, Greece. While in Athens Kovach had the opportunity to interview with the 2004 Athens Olympic Committee for a position at the rowing venue during the Olympic Games. She was offered the position of Field of Play Assistant to the Olympic Rowing Venue Competition Team. While working at the course Kovach was responsible for the daily operations of the course and assisting with lightweight and coxswain weigh-ins.
In May 2005, Kovach worked at the FISA World Cup Regatta at Dorney Lake, Eton, UK. She returned to the UK to work as part of the Control Commission Team for the 2006 World Rowing Championships. In 2009 she was elected into the historic Leander Club of Henley-on-Thames, UK. Also in 2009 she completed course work towards a M.S. in Sport Leadership from Northeastern University.
Kovach once again traveled to the UK to work at the 2011 Junior World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake, which was the test event for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Subsequently, Kovach was appointed a member of the Control Commission Team for the 2012 Olympic Games. She worked at the race course with officials to identify crew members, weigh both athletes and boats, as well as organize the daily operations of the racing.
Additionally, while in the UK Kovach spends her free time coaching the masters men and women at Maidenhead Rowing Club.
Kovach has coached the Connecticut College Women's Rowing program to three New England Varsity Four Championships and her crews have medaled at numerous New England Championship and ECAC events, most recently in 2016 the women's varsity four to a gold at the New England Rowing Championship.
She resides in Quaker Hill, Conn. with her partner, Kraig and her dog Bridget. In her spare time, she volunteers at Mystic Seaport Museum and spends more time on the water.


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State Rep. Sandy Pasch is retiring.
The Shorewood Democrat announced Friday she would not seek re-election this fall in part to take care of family health circumstances.
Pasch has held the seat since 2009.
She is the 16th representative to announce they are leaving the state Assembly.
State Rep. Sandy Pasch to retire
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State Rep. Sandy Pasch is retiring.
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The Figures
Harry McGee
The Figures are mind-boggling. Hard to take in. Ginormous. The increase spiralling so high that it is hard for a mere human being to comprehend them, to take it all in.
Yes, I am of course talking about Fianna Fail's recovery in this morning's Irish Times Ipsos mrbi poll.
Ok, the slightly smart alecky intro is a reference to the other set of figures that will dominate today's news agenda – the horrific cost of Anglo Irish Bank's bailout.
The Government will cling to the hope that analysts, commentators, markets and citizens will focus on the €29.4 billion figure as a final cost for making good (in relative terms) of Anglo.
But human nature being what it is – and with the benefit of the bleak hindsight of two years of hell – it is likely that the vast majority of people will plump for the 'worse case scenario' figure that is northwards of €34 billion – indeed uncomfortably close to the figure that Standard & Poor's came up with earlier this year, against which the Government cavilled vigorously.
And could it be worse than €34 billion? The worser than worst case scenario? The former banker Peter Matthews was on Vincent Browne's show last night claiming that the bill could eventually be in the region of €42 billion – in other words more or less the size of the entire domestic economy for a year. To me, that sounds a little much.
But I was trawling through the archives yesterday looking at what the media said about Anglo during 2007. David Drumm of Anglo did an interview with one of the Sundays back then talking about the bank being safe as houses (we will have to reevaluate that phrase in the light of our experience won't we!) with €56 billion in deposits sitting in the bank. Where did all that lovely capital go? There were precious few pensioners going into Stephen's Green every week to throw a couple of bob into their savings account. Those deposits were money market deposits that were about as tied down as a feather in a tropical typhoon.
That all said, we now have a final definite figure. It will give some certainty… for now at least.
And now to the other figures. What's important to note is that Ipsos mrbi have removed the adjustments that it has been using for the past decade. During the good times – for some inexplicable reason – some people who were polled said they were going to vote for Fianna Fail even though those votes were never going to materialise. The pollsters accordingly did an adjustment that was accurate during the Champagne Charlie and Loadsamoney Bertie years.
But when Fianna Fail's fortunes started to plummet, not only did its core supporters desert the party. So did the ghost voters who said they were voting Fianna Fail but who didn't at the heel of the hunt. Indeed, there was some evidence that a portion of Fianna Fail voters regarded themselves as something akin to the persecuted Christians during the Roman empire – they kept their allegiances to themselves when polled. In other words, Fianna Fail support may be understated.
This morning's poll is – in my view – a more accurate read on the state of play that the previously adjusted result. In reaching its finals figures it uses the more straightforward method of excluding the 'don't knows'.
And on that basis, the figures are brilliant for Labour (Woverhamptom Wandererers at the top of the Premiership); very good for Fianna Fail (in the context of a year of opinion poll hell) and dismal – scratch that, disastrous – for Fine Gael.
I've been away for the past couple of weeks and one of the things that has been preying on my mind is that politics in Ireland is very close to a policy-free phenomenon. It's a theme to which I will return. Suffice to say for the moment a that Eamon Gilmore is the closest thing we have to Obama. He has projected the right image, struck the right chord; come out with the type of messages (let's give that dead horse another flogging today) that have captured the public imagination. He may bellyflop when he gets into Government but he's the most effective operator in opposition – by a country mile.
It's worse than bad for Fine Gael. Enda Kenny will be lucky to survive on these figures, notwithstanding his victory in the leadership squabble last June.
He's not cutting it with the electors and will need a miraculous makeover… and fast!
Seeing what happened in June, I can't see another nasty bout of internecine warfare breaking out. If it's happening this time, it will be by leaving rather than by heaving.
Richard Bruton is the only realistic option. The party needs a Dublin leader. Brian Hayes – the only other alternative – is very bright but despite being one of the nicest guys in Leinster House he still annoys too many people who see him as being too visibly smart for his boots. But Bruton won't be willing to serve unless it is handed to him on a plate.
Cowen's leadership should also be coming under scrutiny. But he will survive because he wants to keep the job more than others want him out of it. Besides, none of the contenders really wants to take on the poisoned chalice at this moment in time (though strangely, it would be better now than after the election).
The Dail session is only one day old. It's going to be an eventful journey through the autumn and the winter. Brace yourselves!