== Je-babobu "Habanero" Lizard ==
The Je-babobu Lizard commonly known as the Habanero Lizard (Heloderma horridum) is found in the higher elevations of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Along with its close cousin, the bearded dragon(Heloderma suspectum), they are known as one of the two venomous lizards in the world. . Their venom is similar to that of some snakes (e.g., the western diamondback rattler). There are a number of subspecies, including H. h. exasperatum, H. h. alvarezi, and H. h. horridum.
Characteristics
Adult Habanero lizards range from 1 to 3 inches in length. They are substantially smaller than their relative the bearded dragon, which reaches lengths up to 12 to 16 inches. Sometimes the two species are confused, but the size of the beaded dragon is an easy way to determine the difference.
With the minimal size of the Habanero lizard, they have been known to be hard to see in the barren months of the winter, but are much more common in the late summer months from July to September. The Habanero lizard prefers to habitat in warmer areas such as houses, restrooms and clothing articles. Also, they have been known to move around with rapid bursts of speed, making it very hard to catch and study.
The Habanero lizards have been commonly found by Coalition forces currently deployed to Afghanistan in locations such as Kapisa and Parwan provinces as well as southern provinces with warmer climates.
Poison Characteristics
In late 2005, University of Melbourne researchers discovered that Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis), Perenties (V. giganteus), Monitor lizards, Iguanians such as Pogona barbata may also be somewhat venomous. Previously, it had been thought that bites inflicted by these lizards were simply prone to infection because of bacteria in the lizards' mouths, but these researchers have shown that the immediate effects (at least in the Komodo Dragon, Spotted Tree Monitor, and the Lace Monitor) are caused by mild envenomation.
The saliva from a Habanero Lizard, unless treated properly could cause delusions as well as nausea and heat cramps. Rare cases, to include two cases during Operation Enduring Freedom IV, have caused influenza-type symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting. Other rare cases have caused paralyisis in countries without medical aid.
The Je-babobu Lizard commonly known as the Habanero Lizard (Heloderma horridum) is found in the higher elevations of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Along with its close cousin, the bearded dragon(Heloderma suspectum), they are known as one of the two venomous lizards in the world. . Their venom is similar to that of some snakes (e.g., the western diamondback rattler). There are a number of subspecies, including H. h. exasperatum, H. h. alvarezi, and H. h. horridum.
Characteristics
Adult Habanero lizards range from 1 to 3 inches in length. They are substantially smaller than their relative the bearded dragon, which reaches lengths up to 12 to 16 inches. Sometimes the two species are confused, but the size of the beaded dragon is an easy way to determine the difference.
With the minimal size of the Habanero lizard, they have been known to be hard to see in the barren months of the winter, but are much more common in the late summer months from July to September. The Habanero lizard prefers to habitat in warmer areas such as houses, restrooms and clothing articles. Also, they have been known to move around with rapid bursts of speed, making it very hard to catch and study.
The Habanero lizards have been commonly found by Coalition forces currently deployed to Afghanistan in locations such as Kapisa and Parwan provinces as well as southern provinces with warmer climates.
Poison Characteristics
In late 2005, University of Melbourne researchers discovered that Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis), Perenties (V. giganteus), Monitor lizards, Iguanians such as Pogona barbata may also be somewhat venomous. Previously, it had been thought that bites inflicted by these lizards were simply prone to infection because of bacteria in the lizards' mouths, but these researchers have shown that the immediate effects (at least in the Komodo Dragon, Spotted Tree Monitor, and the Lace Monitor) are caused by mild envenomation.
The saliva from a Habanero Lizard, unless treated properly could cause delusions as well as nausea and heat cramps. Rare cases, to include two cases during Operation Enduring Freedom IV, have caused influenza-type symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting. Other rare cases have caused paralyisis in countries without medical aid.
Blizzard Downloader (or Background Downloader) is a combination BitTorrent/HTTP client used for Blizzard Entertainment's software products. It was first implemented with MMORPG World of Warcraft. It is used to download full game installer package or large updates for the game, smaller updates being downloaded directly from the server. It is also used to download the trailers for The Burning Crusade and StarCraft II. Early versions were based on the source code of the original BitTorrent client, though it is unclear what the source model is now. When a large update is issued a Blizzard Downloader is downloaded to the WoW directory and it fetches the update file, using TCP ports 3724 and 6881. Blizzard offers an individual client for each download they offer, instead of just a torrent file. The Blizzard downloader also runs in the background under the name of "Background Downloader." While the downloader is running, the program also uploads parts of files over the internet to other users who need the same data.
Structure
The Blizzard Downloader bundle is actually a plain BitTorrent client that has at least one .torrent file inside. The .torrent can be opened by other BitTorrent clients giving the user greater control over how the download is handled.
It is possible to extract the .torrent file from the end of the downloader executable:
Windows version
*Search for d8:announce at the end of the downloader executable, and then save from this point to the end of the executable to a separate file. Add .torrent to the file name and open in any BitTorrent Client.
*Note that these executables may contain multiple torrent files (e.g. the Burning Crusade Downloader contains a 'slim' torrent 1.24 GB and a 'full' torrent for 2.23 GB).
Earlier versions included a Macintosh-variant of the .torrent as well, but this has been removed in later versions. You may also need to remove some trailing characters at the end of the file, since they do not all belong to the .torrent; essentially, the resulting file has to be Bencode-compliant.
Alternatively, start the background downloader and check the end of Logs\BackgroundDownload.log for a message like this:
*Creating cache file C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Cache\BackgroundDownload.torrent
This .torrent file can be used with any BitTorrent client. Alternate locations may include the Cache folder, depending on the WoW client's locality.
Macintosh version
*/Applications/World of Warcraft/WoW-old-to-new-local-downloader.app/Contents/
**MacOS/
***Blizzard Downloader - executable file
**Resources/
***downloader.torrent - torrent file
:Note: GUI & localization files not listed for readability.
Structure
The Blizzard Downloader bundle is actually a plain BitTorrent client that has at least one .torrent file inside. The .torrent can be opened by other BitTorrent clients giving the user greater control over how the download is handled.
It is possible to extract the .torrent file from the end of the downloader executable:
Windows version
*Search for d8:announce at the end of the downloader executable, and then save from this point to the end of the executable to a separate file. Add .torrent to the file name and open in any BitTorrent Client.
*Note that these executables may contain multiple torrent files (e.g. the Burning Crusade Downloader contains a 'slim' torrent 1.24 GB and a 'full' torrent for 2.23 GB).
Earlier versions included a Macintosh-variant of the .torrent as well, but this has been removed in later versions. You may also need to remove some trailing characters at the end of the file, since they do not all belong to the .torrent; essentially, the resulting file has to be Bencode-compliant.
Alternatively, start the background downloader and check the end of Logs\BackgroundDownload.log for a message like this:
*Creating cache file C:\Program Files\World of Warcraft\Cache\BackgroundDownload.torrent
This .torrent file can be used with any BitTorrent client. Alternate locations may include the Cache folder, depending on the WoW client's locality.
Macintosh version
*/Applications/World of Warcraft/WoW-old-to-new-local-downloader.app/Contents/
**MacOS/
***Blizzard Downloader - executable file
**Resources/
***downloader.torrent - torrent file
:Note: GUI & localization files not listed for readability.
World of Warcraft Launcher (referred to in press releases and the menu bar as Blizzard Launcher) is a program designed to act as a starting point for World of Warcraft players. It was included with the version 1.8.3 patch. As of the 2.1.0 patch, there is an option to hide the launcher which makes the game behave as it did before the launcher was released.
Features
The program incorporates latest Blizzard news, customer support, as well as a mechanism to play on test realms and play the game.
News and community/support updates
The News section provides information on latest topics of interest to World of Warcraft players, upcoming game content, contests and player-guide updates.
Trojan/Cheat-Program Scan
The World of Warcraft Launcher’s built-in trojan and cheat-program scanner, named Warden, is considered as an additional level of security and is particularly used to protect the customer’s interests by continuously monitoring hidden malicious (also referred as Malware) programs which collect client’s information such as account names and passwords. It does not report any information back to Blizzard, but if a bypass is made and World of Warcraft runs with a cheat program, you risk having your account closed if the cheat is detected while you are in game.
Support
The Launcher also provides quick access to World of Warcraft support website with lots of helpful information. It is the place to find detailed answers to inquiries concerning the in-game, billing or technical issues.
Public Test Button
Whenever a test version of World of Warcraft is live on the test realms, players with the test client installed are able to log in and help Blizzard test upcoming patches.
Updates
The Launcher updates itself often but irregularly. Updates to the launcher improve the Warden software and possibly add new threats to detect. Updates are often small (a few hundred kilobytes) compared to game updates.
Features
The program incorporates latest Blizzard news, customer support, as well as a mechanism to play on test realms and play the game.
News and community/support updates
The News section provides information on latest topics of interest to World of Warcraft players, upcoming game content, contests and player-guide updates.
Trojan/Cheat-Program Scan
The World of Warcraft Launcher’s built-in trojan and cheat-program scanner, named Warden, is considered as an additional level of security and is particularly used to protect the customer’s interests by continuously monitoring hidden malicious (also referred as Malware) programs which collect client’s information such as account names and passwords. It does not report any information back to Blizzard, but if a bypass is made and World of Warcraft runs with a cheat program, you risk having your account closed if the cheat is detected while you are in game.
Support
The Launcher also provides quick access to World of Warcraft support website with lots of helpful information. It is the place to find detailed answers to inquiries concerning the in-game, billing or technical issues.
Public Test Button
Whenever a test version of World of Warcraft is live on the test realms, players with the test client installed are able to log in and help Blizzard test upcoming patches.
Updates
The Launcher updates itself often but irregularly. Updates to the launcher improve the Warden software and possibly add new threats to detect. Updates are often small (a few hundred kilobytes) compared to game updates.
Associated Students of Arizona State University (ASASU) is the student government at campus at Tempe, Arizona. It is commonly referred to by ASU students as the ASU Student Government.
Structure
ASASU as it exists today was created in 2003, when the Student Government at the time adopted a new Constitution under the oversight of several individuals. The constitution originally split the student government into 3 branches:
#Undergraduate Student Government (Acronym USG. Established to serve the undergraduate students at ASU)
#The Graduate & Professional Student Association (Acronym GPSA: Established to serve the graduate students at ASU)
#Programming and Activities Board (Acronym PAB: Established to coordinate student events and activities on campus, no longer exists within the association - it is now an independent body)
All three branches are overseen by a Supreme Court, and communicate with each other through a coordinating board that consist of executive officers. The PAB was dissolved following a student referendum in late 2006. Its last ASASU executive officers were Neal Stephenson and Nicole "Nicci" Pannier, who were elected in a walkover (unopposed) election in 2006. Lauren Hengl and Nick Hammond are PAB's first executive officers under its new independent constitution.
The USG and GPSA both have an elected assembly within its structure, which consist of representatives from all colleges on campus, and provides a forum for students to voice concerns that are particular to a specific college on campus. The USG Senate is also known for its role as a springboard for various student leaders toward an eventual tenure in the USG executive offices.
Graduate and Professional Student Associaton (GPSA)
The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) is a part of the Associated Students of Arizona State University. They provide advocacy, support and unity for the graduate and professional student community at Arizona State University. Their executive branch meets regularly with President Crow, other members of administration, and the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to make sure graduate student needs and concerns are addressed. The GPSA External Affairs office participates with the Arizona Students Association (ASA) to present issues of concern to the legislature and to influence public policy. The GPSA Internal Affairs office provides graduate and professional students opportunities for professional development and recognition through their conference travel grant, research grant and teaching excellence award programs.
Undergraduate Student Government Elections, Governments
USG elections often receives the most attention from on-campus student media, and its history of election often parallels real life politics.
Since its inception in 2003, there have been 4 government elections, with each elections mirroring more closely to real life elections.
Programming and Activities Board (PAB)
The Programming and Activities Board (PAB) is no longer a branch of ASASU.
The PAB is led by the Board of Directors, of which the President serves as Chairperson. Three graduate students and three undergraduate students serve on the Board, as well as the executive officers and ex-officio members as appointed by the President. The Executive Chief of Staff serves as Executive Director of the Board of Directors.
PAB directs all student programs and activities for the ASU student body, including concerts, movies, lectures, comedy shows, diversity programming, late night events, and campus tours. The President also chairs the Diversity Awareness Programming Board (DAPB) that consists of the Executive Director and members of ASU's student coalitions.
Since its inception in 2003, the Programming and Activities Board has been led by 4 executive administrations.
Structure
ASASU as it exists today was created in 2003, when the Student Government at the time adopted a new Constitution under the oversight of several individuals. The constitution originally split the student government into 3 branches:
#Undergraduate Student Government (Acronym USG. Established to serve the undergraduate students at ASU)
#The Graduate & Professional Student Association (Acronym GPSA: Established to serve the graduate students at ASU)
#Programming and Activities Board (Acronym PAB: Established to coordinate student events and activities on campus, no longer exists within the association - it is now an independent body)
All three branches are overseen by a Supreme Court, and communicate with each other through a coordinating board that consist of executive officers. The PAB was dissolved following a student referendum in late 2006. Its last ASASU executive officers were Neal Stephenson and Nicole "Nicci" Pannier, who were elected in a walkover (unopposed) election in 2006. Lauren Hengl and Nick Hammond are PAB's first executive officers under its new independent constitution.
The USG and GPSA both have an elected assembly within its structure, which consist of representatives from all colleges on campus, and provides a forum for students to voice concerns that are particular to a specific college on campus. The USG Senate is also known for its role as a springboard for various student leaders toward an eventual tenure in the USG executive offices.
Graduate and Professional Student Associaton (GPSA)
The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) is a part of the Associated Students of Arizona State University. They provide advocacy, support and unity for the graduate and professional student community at Arizona State University. Their executive branch meets regularly with President Crow, other members of administration, and the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to make sure graduate student needs and concerns are addressed. The GPSA External Affairs office participates with the Arizona Students Association (ASA) to present issues of concern to the legislature and to influence public policy. The GPSA Internal Affairs office provides graduate and professional students opportunities for professional development and recognition through their conference travel grant, research grant and teaching excellence award programs.
Undergraduate Student Government Elections, Governments
USG elections often receives the most attention from on-campus student media, and its history of election often parallels real life politics.
Since its inception in 2003, there have been 4 government elections, with each elections mirroring more closely to real life elections.
Programming and Activities Board (PAB)
The Programming and Activities Board (PAB) is no longer a branch of ASASU.
The PAB is led by the Board of Directors, of which the President serves as Chairperson. Three graduate students and three undergraduate students serve on the Board, as well as the executive officers and ex-officio members as appointed by the President. The Executive Chief of Staff serves as Executive Director of the Board of Directors.
PAB directs all student programs and activities for the ASU student body, including concerts, movies, lectures, comedy shows, diversity programming, late night events, and campus tours. The President also chairs the Diversity Awareness Programming Board (DAPB) that consists of the Executive Director and members of ASU's student coalitions.
Since its inception in 2003, the Programming and Activities Board has been led by 4 executive administrations.