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The word 'soft' is enough to turn off any hard-driving business executive. After all, doesn't it mean that a salesperson can't stand their ground, is in touch with their "inner child" and won't negotiate the tough business deals? Wrong. Research conducted by the Sales Executive Council shows that the best salespeople are assertive. They are comfortable taking control of the call and hold firm on their price during tough negotiations.
Assertiveness is not a hard-selling skill; it is an emotional intelligence skill. In simple terms, it's the ability to ask for what you need without being aggressive. Top salespeople are good at asking for what they need in order to conduct mutually profitable business. That might be requesting and getting meeting time with the right decision-makers. It's the ability to stay firm on your price, protecting margins and your job.
Emotional intelligence is a new competitive weapon for sales organizations competing in a global, information-loaded world. What is emotional intelligence? In layman's terms, it is the ability for a person to perceive their emotions, understand why they are feeling the emotion and adjust their actions to achieve desired outcomes.
So why are these skills so important in the sales profession? Emotional intelligence bridges the "knowing and doing" gap. Most salespeople know what to do, however, under difficult selling situations, they often buckle and default to non-productive behavior.
For example, how many of you have seen salespeople move into a "product dump," even though they know they should be asking questions, not presenting? How about the salesperson that discounts too soon and too often, even after he has attended a negotiation skills training course? Is it lack of skill training or lack of emotion management? Often it is a combination of both, but most salespeople focus only on trying to improve their hard selling skills, not their soft skills.
Here are three emotional intelligence skills to teach, train and coach your salespeople with. They will help your team close bigger deals, in less time, at full margin.
Emotional self-awareness
This is the foundational skill for emotional intelligence. Many well-intentioned sales managers invest hours in sales training, only to have the salesperson still buckle under pressure from a tough prospect or client.
The self-aware salesperson recognizes the value of downtime. She gets away from distractions and takes time to analyze and debrief sales meetings to examine any non-productive emotions that may have impacted her desired outcome. Was I intimidated? Was I not prepared? What was I saying to myself during the meeting?
If you don't know what you are feeling and why you are feeling the emotion, it is hard to course correct. In today's always-be-connected society, most salespeople keep repeating the same mistakes because they don't take the time to reflect and analyze their behavior and actions.
Here's the rule: no awareness and no change mean the same bad sales outcomes.
Assertive salespeople know how to state what they need, without becoming aggressive or pushy. They are good at moving the opportunity forward or disqualifying poor opportunities early in the sales cycle. A salesperson scoring low in assertiveness often ends up in "chase mode" because they aren't comfortable setting firm agreements for the next step. Or they do a lot of practice proposals because they're not assertive enough to ask for a meeting with all the decision makers. It's the 'knowing and doing' gap.
The salesperson knows what to do because the sales manager has taught them the tactics for all of the above. Lack of execution stems from poor assertiveness skills. Unfortunately, sales managers often misdiagnose this selling challenge. They sit down with the rep and review tactical selling skills when the salesperson really needs help and training on assertiveness.
Ever heard the expression, "I feel your pain?" In other words, I am empathetic to your situation. Empathy is the ability to step into another person's shoes and see things from their perspective. Hmm. I wonder if this skill would enhance the level of trust and rapport a salesperson can build with prospects and customers?
Many salespeople don't appear empathetic because they have developed the bad habit of not being present and focused. Much of this is due to the recent addiction to technology. Think of the last company meeting you attended. How many participants were present? Or were most people checking their smart phone while a colleague was speaking?
Anything that is repeated becomes a habit and the habit of not being present and focused impacts sales results. Salespeople miss subtle communication clues such as a shift in body language, a change in tonality or that quick expression that crosses the face of a prospect or customer. As a result, they miss the chance to ask a clarifying question or deal with a potential problem. They aren't really listening because active listening is a skill that requires focus and concentration. They are not tuned in. Prospects and customers know it, and give the business to the empathetic salesperson – the one that is paying attention.
Get soft in the year ahead and incorporate emotional intelligence skills training with consultative sales training.
Colleen Stanley is president of SalesLeadership Inc., a sales development firm specializing in emotional intelligence and consultative sales training. Reach her at www.salesleadershipdevelopment.com or 303-708-1128.
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VICE: How did you first become interested in Elvis Presley?
Robert: It all started with me being a fan when I was a kid. When Elvis died in August of 1977, I had just started listening to him and getting to know who he was. The very first concert I saw was his last TV special.
When did you decide you wanted to become a professional Elvis impersonator?
About ten years ago, my mom asked me if I wanted to go see an Elvis impersonator in Buffalo, New York, which is where I'm from. Seeing it brought me back to my childhood and gave me a renewed interest in Elvis. I became friends with these Elvis impersonators and told them about my childhood dream of dressing as Elvis. They said, "You should give that a try. You never know." Eventually they convinced me to do it, and it turned out to be a great success.
Did you have any musical experience at that time?
Yeah, I had been in bands but never anything big. I didn't do much singing. I mostly played guitar and used it as a way to get more confident with my voice. Throughout the years I've been in oldies bands, country bands, folk bands, heavy metal… In fact, I have an oldies band I jam with on the side right now.
How often do you perform as Elvis?
About three to four times per week. On the weekdays I perform at nursing homes and senior centers, and I also do singing telegrams. Then on the weekends I do birthday parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and similar events. I'm also an ordained minister.
Do you get asked to marry a lot of couples?
I do a couple per year. I marry people as Elvis and also do vow renewals. I do a package where I will marry them as Elvis, perform at the reception, and DJ the wedding.
Do you have other jobs, or is this it?
This is my full-time gig. In addition to Elvis, I also do other celebrity impersonations: Neil Diamond, Engelbert Humperdinck, and the Blues Brothers, as well as that oldies band I mentioned. That one is a superhero band—every person is dressed as a different superhero, and we do oldies and 60s surf music.
Which superhero are you?
Batman. We have Superman on drums, Green Lantern on keyboard, Aquaman on bass, Wonder Woman on trumpet, and Hawkgirl plays the sax.
Are people within the Elvis-impersonator community friendly with one another or is it more competitive?
Yeah, most of the guys get along. I'm friends with the local guys, but there are also national people. I traveled around when I first started out and went to the Elvis contests where I met a lot of them. I would say that 90 percent were great to hang out with. In the local community, if I can't do a job I'll call someone else and ask them to do it, and they'll do the same for me. There are a few guys who aren't very nice or sociable, though. There is a little rivalry between Elvises.
What's the best Elvis song?
That's a tough one. He has over 700 songs. I can't put a favorite one out there, but I really enjoy a lot of his movie songs. He made 31 movies during his career and did the soundtracks to all of them, but none were very big hits. There are a lot of hidden gems in those films. One of my favorite movies is Live a Little, Love a Little, which he did later in his career.
Tunes aside, what's your favorite thing about Elvis?
He was larger than life. He was loved by so many people. He had a very lavish lifestyle but was still down-to-earth and very generous as well. People would admire his cars, and he would give them the keys and say, "Enjoy."
Do you ever run across female fans who have an infatuation with Elvis, and does that extend to you?
All the time. We were doing a party for this husband who hired Elvis for his wife's birthday, and she was going crazy. She was acting like I was the real Elvis. She was practically fainting at my knees and hugging me as I performed. My girlfriend gets a big kick out of women trying to get close to me when I'm performing. It's funny.
What makes your Elvis impersonation special?
I connect with the audience. If I see they are not enjoying themselves, I make sure that they do. My performances involve a lot of audience interaction and I give away scarves or teddy bears, like Elvis did. I don't have an attitude, and I very much become Elvis when I put the boots and shades on. I try to put on an authentic show Elvis would be proud of.


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Report: Too many workplace injuries
MONTPELIER State Auditor Doug Hoffer says Vermont isnt doing enough to prevent the workplace injuries that have cost taxpayers nearly $40 million over the past five years.
A 55-page audit unveiled by Hoffers office on Monday details a host of shortcomings at the Office of State Employee Workers Compensation and Injury Prevention, the 15-person shop that oversees workers comp issues for the more than 6,000 state workers.
From poor record collecting to a failure to review the underlying causes of many workers comp claims, Hoffer said the state is squandering opportunities to minimize injuries that expose taxpayers to medical costs and employee compensation.
State governments most important asset is its workers, and they deserve a safe workplace, Hoffer said. In addition, taxpayers have a right to expect the state to make the investments necessary to reduce workforce injuries and related costs.
Hoffer blamed understaffing at the Workers Compensation and Injury Prevention office for a flawed system in which as many as a quarter of claims never get sufficient review. Even when cases are reviewed, and recommendations made to prevent the recurrence of similar injuries, Hoffer said, only about two-thirds of those plans are fully implemented by the departments at which theyre directed.
One likely reason for the problem, he said, is ineffectual communication between the workers comp office and the departments in which incidents actually occurred. Recommendations for workplace improvements, according to the audit, are often sent to the Department of Human Resources. However, Hoffer said those reports dont always find their way to the shop managers who would be able to install the proposed fixes.
Nearly every incident represents an opportunity to implement a safer work environment and reduce claims, the audit found. The results of the statistical sample indicate that (the Office of State Employee Workers Compensation and Injury Prevention) is missing significant opportunities to identify and recommend safety fixes.
Secretary of Administration Jeb Spaulding said he appreciates Hoffers report and mostly agrees with its findings. He said the audit has already spawned overdue reforms, including heightened internal controls over access to sensitive data.
I think we run a good program in our workers comp office, but theres always room for improvement, Spaulding said.
The audit found that six government entities the Agency of Transportation, Department of Corrections, Vermont Veterans Home, Department of Buildings and General Services, Department of Public Safety and the now-closed Vermont State Hospital accounted for more than three-quarters of the 4,825 workers comp incidents reported between fiscal years 2008 and 2012.
Hoffer said the costs associated with workplace improvements are a primary barrier to their implementation. He said those up-front costs, however, will yield future savings on payroll expenses.
The Workers Compensation and Injury Prevention office appears to be hamstrung by limited resources, Hoffer said. As we know, prudent investments in prevention pay dividends over time, both for employees and the employer.
Hoffer said adding more safety coordinators would be a good first step. The state workers comp office currently employs only two coordinators, half the number it had in 2010 and a quarter the staffing level recommended in a 2003 loss prevention study conducted by an outside consultant.
Spaulding said the state will consider beefing up staffing and will conduct a cost-benefit analysis before deciding whether to do so.
Hoffer said the state also needs to improve vastly its record-keeping system, flaws in which prevented his office from getting baseline data on the types of injuries most responsible for workers comp costs.
Hoffer said a lack of internal controls has also heightened the risk for abuse or fraud. At the time the audit was conducted, more than a quarter of the 46 people authorized to use the database had unfettered access to every aspect of the system access Hoffer said could abet malfeasance by people looking to conceal fraudulent claims. Hoffer said his audit did not examine the system for evidence of abuse or fraud.
According to the audit, 10 contractors had been granted the ability to authorize individual payments and claim reserve amounts of up to $1 million. The programs manager has since restricted access levels for many of the people on the system, but Hoffer said the potential for problems persists.
The weak system access controls coupled with the lack of compensating controls means that WCP is at high risk that inappropriate actions (intentionally or unintentionally) could be taken by users, the audit said.
Hoffer said lawmakers may want to consider undoing a state law that imposes a hard cap on safety-related expenditures. The law limits investments in prevention to no more than 6 percent of annual workers comp claims, or about $480,000 annually, based on a rolling average of claims over the past five years.
Hoffer said workers comp protocols differ state to state, making it difficult to see how Vermonts expenses compare with other jurisdictions.
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ITHACA, NY — There will be a Cornell Maple Camp held from August 1 to 4 at Cornell's Arnot Teaching and Research Forest. It is designed for anyone who wants to become a producer or who has a few years of experiences, but is seeking to expand production, products, markets or profitability.
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March 10, 2008: Just as the early explorers ventured ever further into the oceans, recording the wonders they encountered, today's astronomers are probing farther and deeper into space, mapping the distant landscape of the universe. "Mapping the Cosmos: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope," brings together over 20 Hubble images as part of the Walters Art Museum exhibit "Maps: Finding Our Place in the World." The exhibit was created through a unique collaboration between the Walters, scientists and experts at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), and Professor Elizabeth Rodini and her students in the "Behind the Scenes at the Walters Art Museum" class at Johns Hopkins University. Seven undergraduate students and Professor Rodini worked with STScI professionals to choose the images and design the two-room exhibit. The students handled the images in the Manuscripts Gallery, while STScI professionals selected images for the museum's Palazzo Courtyard.See the rest:
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A nearly seven-mile stretch of Kalanianaole Highway, from Maunalua Bay to Makapuu, was nominated months ago to become a designated State Scenic Byway.
Has the highway proposal run into roadblocks?
The scenic coast of East Oahu brings out visitors and residents alike.
Many take a drive on the winding road to see Hawaii's natural beauty.
"This is the most beautiful drive around the entire island. This is my absolute favorite," said Honolulu resident Amy Schwab.
For much of this year, work has been underway to designate the road a state scenic byway. Now that proposal is inching closer to reality.
"Within six months I would think we'd be fully designated, but I hope it could be much sooner," said Greg Knudsen, with the Ka Iwi Coalition.
Haunama Bay, Sandy Beach and historic and cultural sites along the Ka Iwi Coast are just some of the stops drivers can take along the road, which is surrounded by mostly preservation and conservation land.
Many residents and various members of East Oahu organizations have joined the effort to keep the land in its current, natural state -- which is part of the requirements of state recognition.
"It is a popular idea to recognize the stretch of the Ka Iwi coast as a scenic byway," said Knudsen.
There is no denying the scenic beauty of the area, but Knudsen said there is much more work ahead. Not only getting the designation but keeping it. Members of the group will spend the next year developing a corridor management plan - another requirements by the state.
"If we say we got designated and we can forget about that -- they can take their designation back. So we have to stay committed," added Knudsen.
Many Hawaii Kai residents love having the spectacular scenery right next door. They also want to make sure future generations will be able to take in the same scenic sights.
"If we don't do it something else will happen that we might regret. In the end, we might have something we are proud of for this area," said Hawaii Kai resident Chuck Lileikis.
The state designation would help preserve the scenic road. Knudsen said it could also help preserve the current view drivers have of surrounding lands, which may limit any future development.
The Maunalua-Makapuu Scenic Byway is just one of four roads being considered as a Hawaii scenic byway.


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Surely you've been hassled by those sweaty bike-riding missionaries who barely look old enough to shave. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be one of those kids, I can tell you a few things. As a young Mormon man, going on a mission trip isn't a matter of "if," but "when." It serves as sort of a coming-of-age ritual that bridges the gap between high school and the adult world. Normal kids accomplish this by getting a part-time job at Pizza Hut and playing Halo all summer. Mormon kids do it by traveling to exciting new places and bothering the people there. My whole life was preparing me for my mission. At the age of 19, I finally went. This is what I learned:
5It Can Be Surprisingly Dangerous
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Missionaries intentionally go after people in desperate situations. On my mission, we'd go into the worst parts of town to talk to the meth addicts and crackheads. Sure, they need help and attention more than anybody, but most of my colleagues were distinctly upper middle class white Mormons. Short of bursting out into an impromptu rap about how "drugs are for thugs," there's no way they could have been more conspicuous.
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"Eh ... why tell him about God? They'll meet at the next cold snap anyway."
And then, of course, there are the more mundane dangers: angry dogs, defensive homeowners, attack junkies. My brother was training a new kid once in East Hastings when a drugged out maniac came at them on the way to their car. They piled in, and the dude chased their car down the street, while the new guy bawled his eyes out. You have a lot of young, naive kids put in positions they aren't prepared to handle. But hey, it's like the old saying goes: "Whatever doesn't kill you ... will probably just stab you a bunch of times. Suck it up, pansy."
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It's from either Leviticus or the Buddha. Maybe both?
What are you gonna do, quit? Not an option. Because we're missionaries, and we're doing God's work. When you combine that with naive "youthful invincibility," you get kids who will skip happily toward danger, secure in the knowledge that God will protect them. There's actually a belief in Mormonism that if you die "in the field," you automatically go to the celestial kingdom (heaven) -- it's practically a reward. Come, get mauled by a rabid pit bull for Jesus.
And that's just on the missions to the "civilized" world. A friend of mine got circumcised on his mission. He was in the Philippines, and he got an infection on his dick. He went to a local doctor and, uh ... not to make a bad name for the doctors there, but this guy snipped the foreskin, peeled it back ... and sewed it to the shaft, like a fucking banana. And it was like that for his whole mission. They do not warn you about potential banana-dicking in Missionary School.
Arizona State, however, offers an MFA in banana-dicking.
4You're Sent Off to a Mandatory, Expensive Bible Boot Camp
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The first thing you do before your mission is travel to the heart of Mormonism: Utah. That's right: three straight uncut weeks of wacky Utah shenanigans, like "parking" and "waving hello." The Missionary Training Center is in Provo, and it's the friendliest penitentiary on Earth. But like any prison worth its salt, life is extremely regimented -- it's just that the hours normally spent making license plates and pruno are instead replaced with daily 10-hour Bible study sessions.
And Mormon pruno, which is actually stale Sunny Delight.
The whole thing is divided up like the underclass in some dystopian sci-fi world -- we're separated into wards, zones, and then six-man districts. You don't associate with anyone outside your zone while you're training. Every missionary has to be in sight of their companion at all times. For two solid years, our only alone time was in the bathroom. Do not, under any circumstances, picture the state of that bathroom.
You can't leave the training center, you can't read outside writings, and you have no contact with anyone of the opposite sex. No real socializing is allowed. I remember one time we started a snowball fight at lunch. The next day, the president of the Missionary Training Center gave a lecture about how we weren't there to throw snowballs. (Apparently, God makes snowballs so much fun purely to test our resolve.) It's pretty much like The Hunger Games, only instead of learning awesome survival skills, you learn the Bible. And instead of earning your freedom, you pay about the price of a decent used Camry. That's right: You're not paid for it, you pay for it. The whole mission can cost between $10,000 and 12,000.
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IOOF dinner set for Saturday
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet for a dinner Saturday at the IOOF Lodge on the Beverly Five-lane. There will be a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
Speakers for the dinner will be Sovereign Grand Master Charles "Chuck" Renninger and Rebekah's Chief Matriarch of Salem Encampment Vivian Pursell.
Renninger was initiated into Friendship Lodge of the IOOF in January 1976. He has held several positions in the lodge including noble grand and treasurer. In 1978, Renninger was initiated into Fred D. Stuart Encampment No. 7, which subsequently consolidated with Mt. Nebo Encampment No. 6 until the reinstatement of Fred D. Stuart Encampment in July 1992, Renninger being one of the charter members of the revived encampment. He is a past chief patriarch of his encampment and is currently serving as grand junior warden of the Grand Encampment of the District of Columbia. Renninger is a member of Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge No. 10 and Washington Canton No. 1 of the District of Columbia, and Tucker Canton No. 8 of West Virginia.
Renninger was nominated and elected grand representative for the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in March 2000. In each successive election, he was re-elected to that position and continued to serve as grand representative until 2010. That year, he was elected to the position of sovereign grand warden. At the 2011 session, he was elected as deputy sovereign grand master, and in August 2012, he was elected to the position of sovereign grand master, the highest office of the order.
Renninger was nominated and elected grand warder of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in 1986, subsequently deputy grand master in 1987 and grand master of the Grand Lodge in 1988. He was elected grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in 1992, a position he has held since then.
Renninger has served on the local United Nations Pilgrimage of Youth Committee and has been chairman or co-chairman of that committee for a number of years. Since 1976, he has taken an active part in touring the UNP delegates while they are in Washington, D.C.
Renninger was appointed to and has served since its inception on the board of directors of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Education Pilgrimage for Youth Inc. where he has served several terms as president of the board.
Also, he has served several terms on the board of directors of the Odd Fellows Temple of the District of Columbia. He was elected and served as assistant secretary and later secretary of the board, a position he still holds.
Renninger has served on the board of directors of the Odd Fellows Home in the District of Columbia.
He is an active member of the organizing committee for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Pilgrimage to the Tombs of the Unknown at Arlington, Va. For the last five years, he has served as co-chair of the committee.
Renninger was elected and served as president of the Mid-Atlantic States Conclave consisting of the jurisdictions of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Pursell, of Winston-Salem, N.C., was installed as secretary of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies in Wichita, Kan., in August 2002. Prior to her move to Winston-Salem, she retired as a civil engineer technician form the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, in September 2002 with 36 years of federal service.
She was initiated in the Rebekahs in October 1968 and served the jurisdiction of Florida as treasurer from 1982 to 1984; secretary from 1984-1995, receiving secretary emeritus in 1995; and assembly president from 1999-2000. She was initiated into Salem Odd Fellows Lodge No. 36 in January 2006 and Salem Encampment No. 20 in February 2008. She is currently serving as chief matriarch of Salem Encampment.
Her husband, Bill, whom she married in November 1970, has been a member of the Odd Fellows Order since July 1975.
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When you are sitting on the Beltline during rush hour staring at the taillights of the car in front of you it may be hard to believe, but statistics show there are now fewer drivers on Madison roads and highways.
According to a study released by the WISPIRG Foundation-Madison, has seen the third-largest decrease in vehicle-miles traveled per capita of the 100 largest urbanized areas. According to federal highway transportation numbers, Madison has seen a 17.7 percent decrease.
Milwaukee has seen the second largest decrease with 20.9 percent fewer vehicle-miles traveled.
The WISPIRG Foundation study also shows Madison having the second-greatest increase in bike commuting nationally. The study used federal census numbers to show there was a 1.4 percent increase in bike commuting in Madison. Only Portland, Ore., had a greater increase.
"Policy-makers need to wake up and realize the driving boom is over," Bruce Speight, with the WISPIRG Foundation, said.
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Well, I sat down at my computer and wrote an entry for about a hour this morning. While I was trying to upload a picture, my internet went down and I lost the whole entry. I just couldn't try again, it was way too disheartening. So, I'll try again tomorrow. This auto-save is terrible. UGH. Well, hopefully I'll have something for you tomorrow. Have a great day!
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Kaybee it always sucks when you lose a post. I do it in Word document first and transfer it over. I like doing it that way so I can always have it. : ) Good luck.
Ugh, Kaybee, I know what that's like. Usually when it says the entry was saved, it was just the title. And it always happens when you are already tired. Try again when you are well rested.
I know you're simply disheartened because the season is closing.. : ( It makes everything seem more difficult to get through : )
I do the same thing as Ted and start it off in a word document. Then I retype it out in MLBlogs so that I can kind of re-read it. I'll be looking forward to your next entry.
Kaybee: Sometimes computers piss me off. But other times I love them. I guess the good outweighs the bad.
I really didn't want the season to end. But my Yanks start the ALDS tomorrow! I'm pumped!


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Neuroendocrine cells contain little sacs called secretory granules that release substances such as hormones and peptides. Neuroendocrine cells assist in healing a thin layer of tissue — known as the epithelium — that lines internal organs and other surfaces inside the body following injury, such as might occur following an infection. Occasionally, however, neuroendocrine cells become overactive and, eventually, may become cancerous.
Neuroendocrine tumors are a highly diverse group of tumors formed by neuroendocrine cells. Because these cells are found throughout the body, neuroendocrine tumors can arise in a variety of organs, not just in the lungs. They also may occur in the gastrointestinal system, thymus, and skin. Another type of tumor that arises in the adrenal glands — called pheochromocytoma — is sometimes classified as a neuroendocrine tumor.
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Doctors may diagnose and treat neuroendocrine tumors according to the types of cells involved, the appearance of the tumor cells under the microscope, and their location in the body.
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Atypical (intermediate-grade) pulmonary carcinoid tumors are more rare. These tumors grow more rapidly than typical carcinoid tumors, but are much less aggressive than non-carcinoid tumors found in the lungs, such as adenocarcinoma of the lungs.
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This fast-growing type of cancer represents a small percentage of all lung cancers. Less commonly, large cell neuroendocrine tumors may be found in the gastrointestinal system. (For more information about neuroendocrine tumors that arise in the gastrointestinal system, please visit the Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors section of our Web site.) Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lungs is four times more common in men than in women. Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing this type of lung cancer.
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Another aggressive type of neuroendocrine tumor, small cell lung carcinoma accounts for approximately 10 to 13 percent of all lung cancers. Like large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, this type of cancer also occasionally arises in the gastrointestinal tract. Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for developing small cell lung carcinoma. Additional risk factors include exposure to radon and asbestos. Small cell lung cancer also can occur in people with certain electrolyte and neurologic disorders.
For more information about small cell lung carcinoma, visit the Lung Cancer section on our Web site.
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Some people also may develop pain in the chest wall. However, up to one-third of patients with carcinoid tumors in the lungs have no symptoms.
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In rare cases, carcinoid lung tumors may produce too much ACTH, a substance that causes the adrenal glands to make too much cortisol and other hormones. This can lead to weight gain, weakness, diabetes, increased body and facial hair, and thin or darkened skin (Cushing's syndrome). Less common symptoms of lung carcinoid tumors may include sudden growth of the hands and feet (acromegaly) and increased blood calcium (hypercalcemia).
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lungs and small cell lung cancer can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, recurrent pneumonia, or chest wall pain. However, many people with these types of tumors experience no symptoms. For more information about small cell lung carcinoma, visit the Lung Cancer overview on our Web site.


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Also if you could subscribe. Now that I'm a dad, I'll be spending much more time at home, and will have to entertain myself in between Knick games and sexual escapades.
Evening/morning, KO faithful.
I'm just looking for a helping hand from everybody.
I've recently made a short movie entitled "Remembering Linsanity" and uploaded it to YouTube.
Naturally, however, there are endless amounts of utter **** videos about Lin on YouTube, and I would be much obliged if any of you who with YouTube accounts could give it a peep and hit the "thumbs up" button to help it wade its way through the crap.
Here is the direct link. It's far better watching on YouTube itself on a larger screen.
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So please, if you have an account on YouTube I'd be very grateful and dish rep points to any and all who can help me out.
Thanks a lot.
I did my part!
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It's a really good video, for all those that haven't seen it.
I hit that thumbs up icon about 10x, don't know if it took but it didn't tell me "you can only vote once". Linsanity was the highlight of the season by far unless we get out of the first round.
Congrats again on that HUGE baby boy, maybe a future NBA PF but you got to come back to the USA. They don't ball in Japan.
is there anything exclusive we haven't seen or is it a just repeat of highlights we've seen in peeps signatures?
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Did mine too. I dont think you can give more than one 'like.' There was one 'dislike.' Who the hell did that? Idiot!
Wouldn't it be great if Lin pulled a Willis Reed and came running out on the court for game 3. The team could use a psychological boost, the fans would be screaming and we need to take the next 2 at MSG.
Did mine as well. I must have hit thumbs up more than 20 times. It did not respond right away. I had to close the browser and reopen it to see the count change.
Great job! Thanks Crazy8! I can always use a cup of Linsanity flavored chicken soup!
Great vid. That was a very much needed positive Knicks vid after all the drama that's happened in the playoffs. I'm still hoping for a Knicks win in the Garden! Let's get it.
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At least Novak is Loyal, and wouldn't leave us to go to the Nyets
But i dont see why we cant have Shawne Williams for VET MIN, after he left the Knicks his value plunged down.
Jeffries or Jorts
The floor spacing is deadly
Not sure if Portland has officially bought Williams out, but I guess that is a possibility.
He said he would want to come back to NY (or like every other players has listed us with the likes of Mia. and LA)
Now obviously he and Novak does not make sense, so I beg who would you rahter?
My choice is Shawne Williams
Novak is a head above in terms of shooting, but that's it!
Novak is a liability of D while Shawne Williams can actually defend!
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Neither can really drive, but Novak is completley inept at it
Now, I'm not bashing everyone's favorite shooter but when Novak got shut down against the Heat there literally was no reason for him to be out on the floor.
What do yall think?
At least Novak is Loyal, and wouldn't leave us to go to the Nyets
But i dont see why we cant have Shawne Williams for VET MIN, after he left the Knicks his value plunged down.
Jeffries or Jorts
The floor spacing is deadly
He was one of the best 3 point shooters in the NBA and he is sorely needed on this team.
However, Williams brings much better defense and rebounding. Plus Williams can knock down the 3.
My choice would be taking both.
If I had to choose it would be Novak just because how lights out and consistent he is from 3.
Williams can be had for vet min and he would be a steal at that price.
With the possbility of a sign and trade and giving up Harrelson and Jordan, we will have to resign big men...Jeffries and Williams would be nice. Spread the floor with a bench lineup of Williams at one corner and Novak at the other corner, give Kidd some options.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
It's not that tough a call.....
If one were to have an off-season, you'd want it to be Williams, simply because he has so much more to his game.
Novak's ability to spread the floor is priceless though. He and Lin seem to have some sort of yin/yang connection when on the floor together, too.
Most would refer to Williams as the better rebounder, but Novak, being 6'10, can carom misses well defensively.
Shooting: Novak...being the best in the league arguably.
Rebounding: Williams - especially when under physical pressure.
Passing: Novak
Awareness: Novak offensively and defensively. Seriously. His awareness helps to balance his physical incapabilities.
Defense all round: Williams. Big advantage in the post.
Versatility: Williams
Regardless of any measurements, Novak has proven his worth in a number of games, and wants back. He has a experience under Woody and will only benefit all the more from Kidd.
I like Williams' toughness, but he's not what we need. We need a bomber to scare opponents and open the floor for others. None better to have on board than.....
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Shawn Williams gets no respect for pulling a mini Ray Allen.
If Shawne comes for the minimum i am ok with it. A line up of him and Novak would open the court up for say Amare to penetrate. It would be a good look. If he doesnt come back well whatever.
If we dont sign Novak, Lakers will. They need 3-shooters to spread defense around their core of Nash, Bryant, Gasol, Bynum/Howard.
At this point, I dont see any reason of not signing him.
Hell yeah! More Tax for Dolan!
first off +1 for everyone in this thread for keeping it positive...I have posted so few post nowadays because all you see is internet tough guys bashing each other...it's cool once in a while, but it has gotten old in the past year
Anyways I guess complaining about posters is no better, so let me hop of the Soap Box!
1.Look, I hate that Williams bounced for The Nets as well, yet that was more New Jersey trying to be slick and ultimately out paid for a player trying to stick it to us. personally I respect the fact that Shawne Williams has mouths to feed, his basketball career was nearly over and he made the most of his 2nd shot, not mad at him for taking more money...now had we offered the same amount as NJ and he picked them he would be in a class w/ Pat Riley!
2. I agree that having the 2 of them on the 2nd unit would be unreal! Stat would get 14 pts per game just playing with those guys
Lin (assumin Kidd starts)
JR Smith
I'd take that 5 over most lottery teams starting 5 in a 7 game series!
3. Let it be known, I do like Novak, I just know he is due for a nice payday and I'd like to see something else from him...I know, it kinda is what it is
Does anyone else remember Dantoni using him to get turn around jumpshots in the post (ala Dirk)...now I think he was like 1 for 5 doing so, but it suggest that he had to have been knocking them down in practice to go to it in games...now that would be huge for us if he even hit that at 45%
Purple Juice > Purple Drank.
Novak impacted our offense similar to how Chandlers size impacted our defense. Novak is a game changer, Williams isnt. Novak isnt a horrid defender BTW, he made some plays last season.
Keeping Novak is a given, is it possible to get even more open shots this season with kidd and lin running point all season? You know it !
I loved williams while he was here, his corner threes were on point and would welcome him back in a heartbeat, as long as it's for the minimum which is what we can afford right now.
Novak is much more consistent of a shooter. Shawne Williams was very streaky, would knock down 5 in a row then go cold & miss his next 10. We need more consistency from a spot up shooter.
It's just a case of physical attributes being in favor more so of one than the other. Novak's limited physically. Again, how does that not make sense?
Williams showed that he could be a very good defender on the ball and play tough hard nosed defense.
Novak is known for his soft defense, yet I believe he has shown at times he is decent but if you compare the two it is not even close...Williams is more physical, stronger, and has better awareness.
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An Exeter presence in the World Cup final, about time too
Doesn't support City though, but he'll be okay, one of his players will be playing for each side, even if one has to come off the bench.....
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My bro has bet $100 on Spain and I have put up $100 on Holland. We have agreed to split the winnings 50-50.
There have been no ties in WC finals right? Right?
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Lacrosse really is the original team sport of America, and was developed by the North American Natives over many centuries. It's kind of a mixture between basketball, hockey and soccer, it's fast moving, exciting and you need to be very skilful to play successfully – a great mixture for a great team sport then really, just exactly what sport is all about.
What is Lacrosse
Field Lacrosse – Lacrosse can be played in 2 different ways really, there's Field Lacrosse which is played on a field (no, you don't say?) measuring 110 yards x 60 yards, so there's a lot of running up and down to do for starters. With 10 in each team, the object of the game is to get the ball into the goal, a 6′ x 6′ net at the end of the field (one on each end for each team, a bit like soccer). You need to be physically fit, but also skilful in using your lacrosse stick (simply known as a "crosse" by many). This is used to scoop, catch and throw the ball, ultimately into the goal. Every member of the team has a crosse, some have short sticks and some have long, but the head of the crosse always measures the same distance, 6.5 inches.
Box Lacrosse – this is the indoor version of lacrosse, and is played on ice hockey rinks – sound slippery? It's ok, they cover the ice over with artificial turf (although it would certainly be entertaining if they left it alone wouldn't it?) With just 6 to a team, it's pretty much the same as Field Lacrosse but smaller and, largely because of that, much faster too. This version of Lacrosse was originally developed in the 1930's as a way to increase revenue for ice hockey arenas – good thinking batman! The goal is a bit smaller (well, it's nearer isn't it?) and they have the added pressure of a shot clock, each team must take a shot at the goal within 30 seconds of gaining possession – there's certainly no time to stand around thinking about it, when you play Box Lacrosse.
History of Lacrosse
As I've already mentioned, Lacrosse was originally developed by the North American Natives who used it for sport, to resolve conflict, heal the sick (not sure how that works), develop their men to have strength and virility, in religious ceremonies and also to prepare the warriors for war (no surprises there then). There are tales of games lasting for many days, involving hundreds of men over miles of field, with balls made from deerskin, stone, clay or even wood. Wonder how many balls they had, you'd think half of the players wouldn't even catch a glimpse of it wouldn't you. It is rumored that Indians would sometimes play lacrosse until death and would be buried in the field. Now that is a green funeral. No wonder that once the Europeans spotted what was going on they modified it to a more manageable (and less life threatening) level!
Lacrosse in the USA
Lacrosse has been rather a regional sport historically, being played mainly in or around Florida, Colorado, Texas, New York as well as the mid-Atlantic states, but recently its popularity has spread to areas such as North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and the mid-West.
Lacrosse in the USA is played largely at College level and is now one of the fastest growing team sports in the whole of the United States, in fact, no other sport has ever grown quite so fast at high school over the last 10 years wiith an estimated 228,000 high school players regularly taking part in Lacrosse games.
Lacrosse Equipment
You really don't need lots of fancy equipment to be able to enjoy a game of Lacrosse. Of course, it's very important that you have a Lacrosse, and somewhere to play, but that's about it, along with tons of energy and enthusiasm. It really is a very skilful sport, and some of those Lacrosse sticks can be pretty difficult to master.
Short Sticks typically measure between 40 inches and 42 inches, and are used mostly by defenders or the midfield players.
Long Sticks measure between 52″ and 72″ long, but only a maximum of four players are permitted to use them in each team.
The goalkeeper is allowed to have whatever size stick he wants – anywhere between 40″ and 72″, with a bigger head of around 12″.


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Snowden was charged with espionage, theft and conversion of government property, the officials said.
Federal prosecutor filed a sealed criminal complaint against Snowden while the United States has asked Hong Kong to detain him on a provisional arrest warrant, according to U.S. officials.
Snowden flew to Hong Kong last month after leaving his job at an NSA facility in Hawaii with a collection of highly classified documents that he acquired while working at the agency as a systems analyst.
The complaint was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, a jurisdiction where Snowden's former employer, Booz Allen Hamilton, is headquartered, and a district with a long track record in prosecuting cases with national security implications.
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An entry-level DSLR featuring facets of its more advanced sibling – too good to be true?...
Pentax K200D Review
Pentax appears to have dropped its previous idea of releasing a pair of models, one with image stabilisation and one without (the K100D and K110D) and instead is incorporating the feature as standard. This follows the trends of other manufacturers, not only in the DSLR market but also for their compacts.
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Sometimes cameras feature major, headlining technological breakthroughs that consequently become standard on all other models. An example is dust reduction, first seen on the Olympus E-1 and now a common feature on most DSLRs. Sometimes, however, cameras merely follow the lead and update to the latest technology already in use elsewhere. The K200D is pretty much in the latter camp, though with a couple of surprises up its sleeve.
Sensor Upgrade
With the company previously being one of the last to feature the long-lived 6MP CCD used in early consumer DSLRs, the first major upgrade is the incorporation of a 10.2MP CCD. This brings it up to speed with competing DSLRs from Sony, Nikon and so forth, and helps to separate entry-level cameras from high-end models, as more and more manufacturers switch to CMOS-type sensors. Pentax's collaboration with Samsung should also seal the deal in future cameras, with Samsung supplying the CMOS sensor as in the K20D, breaking Sony's near-monopoly on sensor supply as with the previous generation of 6MP sensors in past DSLRs.
The sensor is backed up with the PRIME processor, last seen on the semi-pro K20D, promising improved processing and low noise. Of course, the larger file sizes mean a greater drain on processing power, and the K200D offers a rather disappointing burst speed of 2.8fps over just four JPEGs or Raw files. In low continuous-shooting mode, the camera maintains 1.1fps until the SD card is full. This is an area in which Pentax has always been a little behind, going back to the original *ist where other manufacturers offered faster and longer continuous shooting bursts. Come on Pentax, pull your finger out!
Bigger Screen
The next major modification to the camera is the larger 2.7in LCD – again, keeping it in line with its competitors – while the new Dynamic Range Enlargement feature is also something we've seen in Nikon and Sony models, for example. Similarly the new Dust Alert system, which joins the established CCD-vibrating dust removal, is something that is increasingly being incorporated into other cameras, albeit under different names.
Where Pentax is pushing the boundaries and offering something genuinely new to the entry-level market is in the camera's build. The K200D offers dust and water protection with 60 seals to prevent damage in hostile environments. We expect this in higher-level models so it is great to see it in an entry-level model – not least because most people take their cameras on holiday, and beaches or ski slopes aren't always the friendliest environments for delicate electronic instruments such as digital cameras.
Quick Raw
The camera has other surprises, too. Many of the tools of the K20D are featured, such as the separate Raw button to quickly change file format from JPEG when you want to take higher-quality pictures. Some in-camera post-capture digital tools also make an appearance, such as a High Dynamic Range tool (HDR), digital filters and Raw to JPEG conversion. You also have the option of saving files in Pentax's native PEF Raw format or the universal-wannabe DNG format. Consumer-friendly tools such as a slimming filter are also included, useful for flattering pictures of bigger-boned relatives.
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Battery Power
The camera accepts AA batteries, one of the few cameras to do so, and Pentax claims battery consumption has been reduced by a factor of eight. Not only does this offer extended shooting, but AA batteries are readily available worldwide and, environmentally, lower battery consumption has to be a good thing – especially if using rechargeables.
Pentax cameras have always been about ease of use, so, along with a much improved menu and a more sensible sub-menu naming convention, the camera is equipped with a host of subject-based modes. The usual suspects of Portrait, Landscape, Sport and so on are included, but so are eight others such as Moving kids, Food and Pet modes to name just three.
Exposure Modes
There's an 'Auto Pict' mode that selects the scene mode for you, just in case you don't know what you're taking pictures of, as well as the usual PASM options for more experienced users. Pentax has also added a Sensitivity priority AE mode (Sv) which, rather than take pictures with an added sense of empathy, adjusts the ISO speed to the prevailing lighting conditions.
Interestingly, Pentax has recalibrated the ISO settings; while the K100D offered ISO 200 to 3200, the K200D has downgraded this to a range from ISO 100 to 1600. This is probably in order to lessen noise levels and is likely to be in response to demands for lower sensitivity, but it's an interesting move when other manufacturers are trying to push the speed into higher sensitivities, though not always successfully.
In other areas the camera conforms to the expected standards of an entry-level DSLR. Shutter speeds range from 30 to 1/4000sec and Bulb for longer exposures, and metering options include evaluative, centreweighted and spot. The 11-point AF system is the same as seen on previous models, and the AF points can be set automatically by the camera or individually selected by the user. The metering can also be tied to the selected AF point for greater accuracy when needed.
The built-in flash offers a guide number of 13m at ISO 100, which is fairly standard, while a hotshoe accepts Pentax-dedicated flash units. Wireless flash operation is available using the pop-up flash as either master or controller and standard flash modes covering red-eye reduction, auto flash and so on are also available.
Exposure compensation and auto bracketing are possible over ± 2EV, which is also complemented by flash exposure compensation over the same range.
Colour Modes
There's a choice of colour modes, with sRGB and Adobe RGB, as well as a number of preset colour/custom image functions, such as Portrait, Landscape and so on. These are essentially advanced scene modes. Each of these can be customised via hue, saturation, contrast and sharpness sliders. A colour wheel displays as this is done, which seems slightly advanced for the majority of users, but you don't have to fully understand it to use it and it looks good as a graphic device.
Pentax has kept the camera small, despite its tough credentials, making it ideal for both genders, and also as a travel camera. The dust and weatherproofing, combined with its light weight and AA batteries are sure to appeal to the backpacker or adventurer.
The plastic finish is less than impressive, though, and the camera is prone to scratching – especially around the right rim of the lens mount where the lack of purchase from the grip makes fingernails scrape along the body easily. As a finger-picking guitar player my nails are slightly longer than most men's, so I imagine this may be a problem for women in particular.
Another niggle is the SD card slot, which is tight when reaching in to remove the card, a problem I remember on the original *ist. Unlike that camera, I didn't have to resort to a pair of long-nosed pliers, but a snappy flick when pushing the card down to release the catch sorted the problem out.
The exposure compensation button also accesses the aperture control in manual mode, in conjunction with a rear dial. I prefer dual command dials for shutter and aperture, but few of the K200D's core audience would probably use manual mode, so this is fine.
Pentax has continued its menu improvements with a similar, though stripped-down, interface to that of the K20D and, as I mentioned in its review, the naming of some menu items is much improved. Overall, the camera is well thought out and with well-placed buttons, making it simple to change settings, and most frequently needed controls situated either on the main mode dial, or via the function button.
The most disappointing aspect of the camera is its slowness in burst mode, and how quickly the buffer fills up. This is an area where the camera fails to compete with other current models, and makes the camera less than ideal for fast action, or even slow action – the AF can keep up but the recording can't.
The AF matches that of other recent Pentax models – that is, it's adequate rather than blindlingly quick. It is rather let down by the standard kit lens, which is slow and pretty noisy. Investment in better lenses will improve the speed and the sound levels of the AF.
There is an argument that the AF is of less importance to a proportion of existing Pentax users however, as the lens mount accepts older manual K lenses, so there will be a small audience for Pentax purists using manual lenses (along with manual mode).
Image stabilisation varies in performance, depending on what's being photographed. Sometimes I only managed to shoot successfully at the 55mm end of the lens using a shutter speed of 1/45sec, which is hardly earth-shattering. I was less than happy with slower speeds, with camera shake occurring more frequently, though I did achieve the occasional sharp shot.
Image Quality
Image Quality
Raw and JPEG. It's debatable which is better, JPEG or PEF, in terms of image quality, especially when processed in Photoshop. Raw files always have the edge over JPEGs, but at the best quality setting JPEGs display few artefacts and little reduction in quality to the naked eye.
I've frequently found Pentax cameras to err on the side of underexposure, which could be argued to be a good thing, as this maintains highlight detail. Consumers prefer bright and punchy images, so criticism could be levelled at any entry-level camera that doesn't achieve this. However, I would say the K200D achieves brighter images than the K20D, with more consistently correct JPEGs and rare failures. When it does get it wrong it tends to be with pictures with lots of sky, or particularly tricky subjects, such as dominant highlights or shadows. This is where experience comes in and correction using spot metering or exposure compensation solves any problems.
Shooting right up to ISO 1600 there's minimal loss of quality and the K200D actually exceeded my expectations of its high-sensitivity settings, especially considering the high pixel count of the CCD.
Tone and Contrast
I like the punchy results from the K200D, which, in conjunction with good exposure, are accurate and pleasing. The only puzzlement comes from studying the meta-data in the images, which shows the camera randomly choosing hard or soft contrast, despite the fact that I shot at default settings in Aperture Priority mode.
Colour and White Balance
Generally the colour is accurate and the camera does a good job of maintaining excellent white balance in varying conditions. Daylight and shade are well maintained by the auto white balance, with few tweaks needed to correct, and JPEGs always look pleasant. In particular, I found that the Bright setting in the Image menu produced the best results.
Sharpness and Detail
At 10MP we expect decent sharpness and plenty of detail capture. However, high pixel counts can lead to a lack of sharpness due to camera shake. The in-camera image stabilisation overcomes this to a degree. Images rarely look too 'digital', and plenty of smooth detail is maintained
Value For Money
Value For Money
The RRP of £530 is probably a little high considering the entry-level market, but street prices of around £400 to £450 make this model more tempting. The major appeal of the Pentax K200D lies in its build quality, and it's the tough outer casing that sets this camera apart from its competitors, as opposed to any particular digital or photographic feature.
I really enjoyed using the K200D. It is logical to handle and its build quality means I'd be happy to use it in harsher conditions. The images I got from the camera also were very pleasing, especially considering previous exposure problems with other Pentax cameras, and the 'Bright' mode is certainly my favourite for JPEGs.
Despite its positioning as a beginners' DSLR, though, there are enough higher-end features to satisfy the more advanced photographer, making this a great camera for the film to digital convert, or anyone wishing to go beyond the Auto-club. The only let down really is the drive speed and the AF with the kit lens. Look for deals that feature a better lens, or buy the body on its own and invest in a superior optic and you'll find yourself with a lovely little kit.