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Sam Kantimathi | 2 Dec 2005 17:21

Weisswelsh Bob (Speedy) & bobgrid.java

If anyone had printed or electronically saved from 2001 the nice puzzles
from Bob (Speedy), would you kindly send me a copy? You won't be
disappointed.

I tried the archive websites for
http://members.home.net/bobsweiss/bob/scrabble/index.htm

While they show the _solutions_, I have been unable to retrieve or
reconstruct the puzzles themselves. A lot of my files have been tossed
or boxed away after the accident.

His home.com and attbi.com email addresses don't work. Anyone has his
latest phone or address?

Also, marldoomers, if you could search your computer and see if you
still have bobgrid.java there, I'd like a copy. 

Many thanks,

Sam Kantimathi
300 Salmon Falls Road
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9786
USA

http://www.SamTimer.com

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Sam Kantimathi | 2 Dec 2005 20:17

RE: Extra spots for WSC

Amit C wrote:

>Anyway, getting back to the point... you can't *logically* argue that 9
>games a day is unqualifiedly better than 8 a day.  There is a clear
>advantage to more packed days: it allows longer tournaments within the
>same fixed number of days and therefore reduces some volatility. I admit
>that there is also a disadvantage to *some* players in that it raises
>the value of a skill (stamina) that they don't possess in sufficient
>measure.

Steve Oliger asks:

<<Do we want a primarily physical skill (stamina) to be a deciding
factor in a primarily mental game like Scrabble? If so, shouldn't
we increase the number of rounds per day to about a dozen, so we
can be certain that the physical factor comes into play??? >>

Is chess a "primarily mental game"? The 1984 Karpov-Kasparov World
Championship was interrupted after 48 games over six months with short
breaks. Karpov had lost 22 pounds during that time, most of which he
spent sitting down staring at the board or sleeping.

Sam Kantimathi

http://www.SamTimer.com

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Gene Tyszka | 3 Dec 2005 03:45
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SCRABBLE Boards, clocks, tile racks-ad-1205

Hello all,

The new round SCRABBLE board that I introduced (a month or so ago) is in
stock and ready to ship. You can see the new economically priced round board
at www.adjudicator3000.com/standardboard.html 

Unfortunately, I have not been able to put together any of my other deluxe
boards as of late. But I am trying to get to my waiting list.

However I have been able to make 2 of my deluxe boards in a rare wood called
Zircote. Those 2 boards will be going onto e-Bay (in the near future) as a
package deal with 4 tile racks, a set of double mold injected tiles, and
matching board cover, tile rack pouches, and tile bag. The sewn goods are of
the highest quality, and have been done by a professional seamstress.

The boards are signed and numbered copies. No more boards will be made in
this exotic wood. The reserve price will scare off a few people, but this
will be an opportunity to own one of the finest round boards ever made. I am
hoping to shoot some pictures of the boards this weekend.

As for clocks; there is inventory on the shelf if you are looking to get
that special someone an Adjudicator 3000 or 3500 for Christmas. A padded bag
(custom made for the clock) is included at no extra charge. You can see full
information on both timers at www.adjudicator3000.com

If you are looking for that perfect stocking stuffer; a pair of extra long
non-tipping tile racks w/pouch might just be the right thing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to drop me an email.
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Gene Tyszka | 3 Dec 2005 03:45
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SCRABBLE Boards, clocks, tile racks-ad-1205

Hello all,

The new round SCRABBLE board that I introduced (a month or so ago) is in
stock and ready to ship. You can see the new economically priced round board
at www.adjudicator3000.com/standardboard.html 

Unfortunately, I have not been able to put together any of my other deluxe
boards as of late. But I am trying to get to my waiting list.

However I have been able to make 2 of my deluxe boards in a rare wood called
Zircote. Those 2 boards will be going onto e-Bay (in the near future) as a
package deal with 4 tile racks, a set of double mold injected tiles, and
matching board cover, tile rack pouches, and tile bag. The sewn goods are of
the highest quality, and have been done by a professional seamstress.

The boards are signed and numbered copies. No more boards will be made in
this exotic wood. The reserve price will scare off a few people, but this
will be an opportunity to own one of the finest round boards ever made. I am
hoping to shoot some pictures of the boards this weekend.

As for clocks; there is inventory on the shelf if you are looking to get
that special someone an Adjudicator 3000 or 3500 for Christmas. A padded bag
(custom made for the clock) is included at no extra charge. You can see full
information on both timers at www.adjudicator3000.com

If you are looking for that perfect stocking stuffer; a pair of extra long
non-tipping tile racks w/pouch might just be the right thing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to drop me an email.
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Nick Ball | 3 Dec 2005 04:22
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WSC 2005 [Long]

Hi everyone,

Here are my experiences from the 2005 WSC, with some alphagrams and  
to make it interesting :)

Firstly, thanks to everyone who made the tournament possible. Having  
qualified for the first time this year and possibly not being able to  
try and qualify again for a while due to residency requirements it  
was cool to be able to play in the event.

Before

I arrived London Monday lunchtime from Sheffield after flying in  
Friday morning from Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. The early arrival was  
so that, ironically given other competitors' visa situations, I could  
return to the US to continue my postdoc there. This allowed some time  
for sightseeing and a bit of last-minute revision on my laptop, not  
really trying to learn anything new, just looking over and  
anagramming the 4s-8s with highest playability. Rather than the venue  
hotel or sharing a room I chose the nearby Avoca House Hotel which  
proved to be a fine place to stay for the 6 nights.

Wednesday

Turned up for the reception and went with some of the British team  
afterwards to the Eriki Indian restaurant. As this was my first  
Worlds it was cool to see/meet many players who I recognized and  
maybe even talked to via email but hadn't met before. The restaurant  
menu was a bit dangerous, with various not-allowed fives to eights,  
but I figured I'd survive.
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Sam Kantimathi | 3 Dec 2005 16:18

RE: Extra spots for WSC

Joel Sherman, self-described elitist pig intim(id)ates:

On Fri, 2 Dec 2005, Albert Hahn wrote:
>> Your brain may well be a pussy.
>> Even so, you probably want the nine games a day.
>> The longer the tournament, the greater the chance that
>> you'll finish near the top.  To see this for yourself, check out
>> the standings after one game, two games, etc, up to 24 games.
>> You'll soon see the dramatic effect of length of tourney on weeding
>> out the upstarts and leaving a residue of tough players such as yourself.
>> The shorter the tourney the more luck decides the result.

>Albert is unarguably correct that a longer *tourney* favors the best 
>players generally.  But he is still confused about the issue actually 
>under discussion.  The denser individual *days* within the tourney
>are not *as* favorable to the top players; ...  
>I'd prefer a 35 game championship if it were played
>7 games a day for 5 days.  

The question then might be, if the organizers cannot sponsor a 6-day
tourney (considering they like the finals shootout that takes an extra
day), "What is the next best thing?". Some of us think playing an extra
game or two each day.

This will also reduce the impact of higher-ranked players royally
intimidating newbies with WAYZ* too numerous to mention here, and
racking up spread points which have a greater impact in a shortened
tourney.

>That would be more likely to allow all
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Graeme Thomas | 4 Dec 2005 19:36
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Naween | 5 Dec 2005 10:19
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WSC Day 3 - finally...

Game 18 – Akshay Bhandarkar

The last time me and Akshay probably played each other was possibly 
in the mid 90's where we both we finishing high school in Bahrain. 
We both were therefore excited about having a game with each other 
once again on the world stage.

With an opening rack of GRANDAN, I opted for GRAND at d8a. Next 
move, with a rack of ACENLSS, I used the K of Akshay's NOOK to make 
SLAC(K)ENS/GRANDE for 79 including 5 points for GRANDE. I lost a 
turn mid-game with the now obsolete CROMBIE(S)* but fortunately it 
was not blocked I played the natural MICROBE(S) next turn.

Akshay had ONETImE for 70 and while I maintained a small lead going 
into the end-game, a blank was still out and threatening. With 1 
tile left in the bag, Akshay played JOUAlS for 30 hoping for an out 
in 2. Fortunately for me, his last tiles were UI and there was only 
one place to go out which I managed to block. A post-mortem revealed 
that a play of JUS (keeping the blank) instead of JOUAls, increased 
the chances of a win for Akshay depending on what he picked up from 
the bag. Won 371-345

Game 19 - Peter Armstrong

I was glad to see Peter change first move as this enabled me to open 
with INHABIT for 82. Peter responded immediately with ANDIRO(N)S for 
72. I did not challenge the phoney KYAN*, chickened out of ALGINATE 
for some unknown reason (AGENTIAL was not playable) and the scores 
were close at this stage.
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Sam Kantimathi | 8 Dec 2005 07:40

SCRABBLE clocks, tile-bags, tiles, racks, board-wheeler

Sixty (60) SamTimers were used by the organizers of the recently
concluded World SCRABBLE Championships in London. 15 Blue, 15 Black, 15
Beige and 15 Gold.

http://www.wscgames.com/2005/build/photo/25/DSCN6711.html
http://www.wscgames.com/2005/build/photo/24/DSCN6689.html
http://www.wscgames.com/2005/build/photo/19/DSCN6658.html
http://www.wscgames.com/2005/build/photo/21/DSCN6674.html
http://www.wscgames.com/2005/build/photo/21/DSCN6675.html

Another recent high-profile tournament wherein the organizers are seen
opening the high-quality protective bags to line up dozens of official,
ultra-reliable classic SamTimers to use:
http://www.samtimer.com/sea

New luxury racks: 
http://www.SamTimer.com/rack

These beautiful, sturdy, colorful, long racks are flying off the racks! 

We also carry clocks, tiles, tile-bags, luggage and rugs. 
www.samtimer.com

It is time to think about Christmas and other holidays. 
SamTimer.com has excellent gifts for your family and friends.

If you are a club director or tourney organizer, email or call me!  
I offer some new, very special incentives!!

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Karrin | 11 Dec 2005 08:02
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Fw: Australian National Scrabble Championships


AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006
 Brisbane Boys Grammar School, Gregory Terrace & College Rd,  Brisbane Q 4000
 15th, 16th, 17th April 2006
All International and Australian players welcome.
3-day event, 21 games, 7 per day, has 2 sections.
Masters- players 1200 and over at time of entry.
Plate - players under 1300 at 15/4/06
1-day tournament (7 games)
Sunday 16 April
Open - players under 1200 at time of entry only.
Prizes valued at over $4000.00 up for grabs including rating band prizes. Min. $500.00 for 1st place in top
section, depending on
entries.

Major raffle: Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5
Prizes are: Carved mantel clock handmade using Queensland timbers,
Five nights accommodation on either Magnetic Island or Tasmanian wilderness,
and other minor prizes.
Mail and internet entries to be received no later then 31st March 2006.
Players who enter prior to 31/3/06, but do not pay until the tournament, will be charged an additional $5.
Registration commences 8.15am Saturday 15/4/06 (8.30 am Sunday 16/4/06)
Players not present by 9.00 am will be excluded from play - unless they have already contacted the
Tournament Director to advise of
their soon arrival (their clock will be started once play commences).
T.D. Wilma Vialle                     National Rules apply.                50 minute games.
Swiss draw with repeats from after lunch on day 2.
Rotating boards: Please indicate if you are bringing a rotating board and wish it to be anchored to a table
for your personal use or
if you are prepared to share it within your section.
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