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An amphibian RPA, India bans drones, open source code for drones, area terrain mapping, DARPA's ship-based MALE UAV concept, a new UAV market study, and more on logbooks for drone pilots.
The Flyox Amphib UAV enters market
Singular Aircraft has released the Flyox I, an amphibian RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) that can take off and land on water, as well as on unpaved runways and snow.
Flyox I is a high wing aircraft with a 14 meter wingspan, a 2000 kg payload, and is powered by two 340 HP engines. It can automatically take-off and land, and can be programed with preset flight paths.
Envisioned applications include agriculture, firefighting, goods transport, surveillance, and rescue.
India bans civilian drones in the country till it revises existing policies
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has prohibited the use of civilian drones in India. The DGCA says, "Due to lack of regulation, operating procedures/standards, and uncertainty of the technology, UAS poses threat for air collisions and accidents."
Serbia and Albania game abandoned after drone invasion sparks brawl
Serbia's European Championship football (soccer) qualifying match with Albania was stopped after a fight between the players broke out. When a DJI Phantom flew over the field carrying a "Greater Albania" flag, a Serbian player pulled it down, and that sparked the brawl.
Industry Coalition Wants Open Source Code for Drones
The Dronecode Project has been established as a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project to foster a common, shared open source platform for UAVs. The Project includes the APM/ArduPilot UAV software platform and associated code, currently hosted by 3D Robotics.
Founding members include 3D Robotics, Baidu, Box, DroneDeploy, Intel, jDrones, Laser Navigation, Qualcomm Technologies, SkyWard, Squadrone System, Walkera and Yuneec.
More than 1,200 developers are working on Dronecode. Press Release: Linux Foundation and Leading Technology Companies Launch Open Source Dronecode Project
Drone approved to map area terrain
Wright State Research Institute (WSRI) will partner with 3D Aerial Solutions to fly an eBee drone to map terrain at the Wilmington Air Park. The photogrammetry flights will produce a series of two-dimensional photographs that together create a 3D image. The Ohio/Indiana UAS Test Site will then use the data to virtually fly UAVs.
The eBee is a hand-launched flying wing type aircraft with a single pusher engine. It has a 38" wingspan, a 50 minute flight time, and a radio range of just under 2 miles.
Wright State also has asked the FAA for permission to fly a UAV above the National Center for Medical Readiness. A decision is pending.
DARPA advances ship-based MALE UAV concept
DARPA (the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has awarded AeroVironment a $19 million preliminary design contract to demonstrate launch and recovery of a medium-sized UAV from a small vessel.
According to DARPA, the tactically exploited reconnaissance node (TERN, now retitled Tern) program, "envisions using smaller ships as mobile launch and recovery sites for medium-altitude long-endurance [MALE] unmanned aircraft. Ideally, Tern would enable on-demand, ship-based unmanned aircraft system operations without extensive, time-consuming and irreversible ship modifications."
"Subscale flight demonstrations" are expected over the next 12 months.
2014 UAV Market Research Study assesses size, growth of total UAV market
The "2014 UAV Market Research Study" from IGI Consulting estimates that the US market will grow from $5 billion in 2013 to $15 billion in 2020.
The study looks at the total UAV market, ranging from large military UAVs to small amateur UAVs. It considers DOD, Civil, Commercial, sUAS, DIY Amateur, and Radio Control aircraft.
Growth will be driven by the commercial and Do-it-Yourself markets, with major commercial applications being: agriculture, real estate, filmmaking, oil and pipeline, electric utility, and specialized package delivery.
Video of the Week
Hawk 1, Drone 0: Bird of prey attacks quadcopter, takes down from skies
A red-tailed hawk swoops down and takes out a Phantom FC40 quadcopter.
Camera Drone Slams Into Turkey's Blue Mosque, Recovers, Moves On
The UAV Systems Association, "America's First Commercial Drone Association." Members include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, software publishers, professional photographers, and enthusiasts.
More logbook references and software
UAV flight log for Android
RPAS Logger Lite for Android
RPAS Logger Lite description from RPAS Training & Solutions
UAS Flight Log online software
and Where Do We Go From Here? from Southern Helicam


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A community art fair and community- building workshops are coming to Jackson Heights.
The Hibridos Collective, a relatively new community-based art group in Jackson Heights, has begun asking for proposals from individuals who live in the neighborhood or nearby in East Elmhurst or Corona who wish to lead art workshops or show their creations at the event on June 22.
"We're not against formal art institutions, but in this neighborhood it can be hard to find these cultural institutions," said Hibridos Collective co-founder Beatriz Gil, a writer and translator who works with immigrant youths.
Gil and photographer and community liaison for Partnerships for Parks Carlos Martinez, who started the collective together, hope the festival will be the beginning of bringing more cultural offerings to the neighborhood they both live in.
The Jackson Heights Arts Festival will kickoff with a community cleanup of Diversity Plaza, at 37th Road between 73rd and 74th streets, where the festivities will be held. The plaza has been home to several community events from rallies to traditional dance performances for the last year, ever since the nonprofit Sukhi took ownership of programming there.
"The art is here. You just have to give it a space," Gil said.
As part of the plaza's cleanup Martinez and Gil received grants through the Citizens Committee for New York City to paint the rocks and planters in bright colors. The grant will also go to replacing the many dead plantings in the pots.
Additionally the duo would like to provide chalk for temporary artworks, but that would require more permits since the city considers chalk art graffiti, Martinez said.
So far no artists have formally submitted a proposal to Hibridos Collective; however, one workshop is definitely a go.
Martinez and Gil will launch their newest project, "Queens DiverCity Mapping Project."
For the project, they will work with the community to create a map that shows individuals where hard-to-find local resources are located such as bike racks, cultural space, immigration services and other unique Jackson Heights offerings.
"Things we might not think are necessary, but are," Martinez said.
The end project will come in many forms — printed, digital and maybe even as a smartphone application, Martinez said.
After the workshop the duo hopes to work with city agencies to expand the map further.
"We want it to be a tool to help newcomers navigate the city," Martinez said.
The community mapping workshop will also serve as a way for residents to voice concerns in a forum other than at a town hall or at a community board meeting.
More information is available online at hibridos.co.
Additional funding for the festival will be provided through the Queens Council on the Arts, Coro's Immigrant Civic Leadership Program and the city.

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The Mod Data Base group for Irish users. Post in the forum: Share ideas, help each other, work together and have fun!
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|Apr 16 2009 Anchor
Yow guys!
Firstly I'd like to thank you for the invite to the group. It's an excellent idea to get irish-specific mods into one sort of reference so they're easy to find. So thanks for that!
Secondly, I wanted to make a small post about some video tutorials I've been creating:
(My post on Interlopers.net)
I've decided that I wanna do a large section of video tutorials to help out the mapping community. I've only started on the series, but as I had did a low profile version of these tutorials, people like how I went in depth and created a "First Room" tutorial that explained what optimization was, how to use the vertex manipulation tool, apply decals and props in the correct locations, and how to avoid another box room map.
I will be uploading a new tutorial every few days, and I have currently uploaded one, (second one is exporting from Camtasia as we speak) If you guys could give me as much input as possible, and/or a few suggestions as to what you would like to be tought in Hammer, that would be great. For now, I only have the:
1 - Installing Source SDK and
videos created. I have been using hammer the last few years, and I would just like to contribute to the community what it has given me. If at all possible, please note that I have aimed this tutorials at beginners, and I hope that they are sufficient in teaching at least a few people.
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Thanks guys,
|Apr 18 2009 Anchor
I just subscribed to you there, this is actually pretty useful for me even though I don't do mapping. It's pretty interesting to see what mapping is actually like, it always helps working with people when you have an idea of what they are actually doing.
Thanks a million man, keep up the great tutorials!
|Apr 18 2009 Anchor
xD thank you very much for the kind words revere,
I dunno if I'm explaining myself correctly.. Anyway,
|Apr 19 2009 Anchor
I get what you mean though, I think tutorials like this are great for team leaders to help organise the team properly.
|Apr 25 2009 Anchor
Hey guys,
Just dropping you a line saying that after my format I had created another 6 tutorials today,
Stay tuned,
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.


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Only an offer from one of Europe's top clubs will tempt Alberto Gilardino into leaving Serie A side Fiorentina.
Speaking with the Corriere Fiorentino, agent Beppe Bozzo was questioned on his client's immediate future.
"We are relaxed about everything, even if we haven't spoken to Fiorentina yet," the representative noted.
"Nevertheless, Alberto is a Viola player and he'll stay in Florence if no significant offers are made for him."
Gilardino was signed by Fiorentina in 2008 from Milan for around €14m. He penned a five-year contract with the club.
Gila was recently linked with Lazio until they completed the capture of Bayern Munich's German international Miroslav Klose.
See the latest Serie A predictions and betting tips with Eurotips.co.uk


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I am redoing the first 8 weeks quickly so my album in cohesive. I switched gears at that point. I drew inspiration for this page from Lisa Pate.
Sweet Rose Bay Kit
Sweet Rose Bay Solids Paper Pack
Katie Pertiet
Assorted Messy Stitches: White No. 02
Cut Ups: Lovely
Glitter Epoxies: Hearts-n-Flourishes
Littlest Baby Solids Paper Pack
Loves Park Element Pack
Pocket Cards: Bound No. 01
Pocket Pages Layered Templates No. 03
Sure Shots Brushes and Stamps
Ali Edwards
Bring On The Sun Brushes and Stamps
Your Love Brushes and Stamps
Andrea Victoria
Simple Heart Paper Pack
Pattie Knox
Wood Game Tiles Alphabet
Studio Double-D
Readymade Journalers: Love No. 01
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From 1968 to #BlackLivesMatter featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Dr. John Carlos
Chancellor Haddon, in partnership with Rutgers American Association of University Professors and the Rutgers-Camden Division of Student Affairs, welcomes 1968 Olympic gold medalist John Carlos to the Rutgers University-Camden Campus on March 30, 2016 during the Free Period.
Students are encouraged to register for his Free Period talk that will focus on sports, Black Power and the BlackLivesMatter movement.
When Black football players at the University of Missouri refused to practice or play until campus #BlackLivesMatter protestors' demands were met, sports and politics splashed onto the front pages and newsfeeds across the country. It wasn't the first collision of sports and politics. In 1968, Olympic medalist Dr. John Carlos raised the Black Power salute on the podium to highlight US racism on a global stage, sparking a controversy that shaped his life and career.
At a time when college athletics are a multibillion dollar business and the students who are fans and players are participating in social justice struggles, lessons from the past are more crucial than ever.
Lunch will be served to attendees.
Date & Time
March 30, 2016
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yes, i am looking at things and i've got my own personal view. i am quite a bit cheerful person, i am not shy and i love people. when i go out in the field to photograph, meeting with the locals is always a pleasure for me.
photography is my passion, my obsession and my meditation all in one. and i take my time. thats why i love landscapes. you can talk to the trees while sliding in the mud, wading in the river or jump two meters high because of an scary snake. as harder it get the better the photo. it is never boring and it´s not always that funny. you may come back to see a totally different scene. when you wait for the right light you have got time to think. that´s the meditation part. sometimes the light keeps you waiting. you may figure out things you don't have the time for any other time.
somehow i stick to the square format, maybe because of its classical aspect. i used to draw when i was a tyke. digital technology, for me, is the perfect tool to actualize my vision. my photographs may have a realistic look, which i like it the most. that is the the way i feel.
i have sticking to a camera for nearly 30 years, the fun does not decrease. to pass on my knowledge and keep in touch with people from all over the world, is a delightful life. the journey is the reward. if you´re that kind of a person, i would love to have you on my photographic tours or workshops. feel free to join in.


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IGN (Feb 08, 2002)
WWF Raw has a fantastic wrestling engine which goes a long way towards making this game enjoyable. It looks and feels like you're in control of a WWF match from beginning to end and this is what wrestling games are supposed to give us. I was a huge fan of No Mercy and Wrestlemania 2000 on N64 and this feels like a huge next generation leap forward from those games in terms of gameplay. I'm not sure how Wrestlemania X8 is going to turn out on GameCube, but I know long time Nintendo/wrestling fans would definitely want something like Raw.
Game Chronicles (Mar 11, 2002)
The Xbox platform has yet another great title to add to its collection with THQ & Takk Pacific Inc.'s WWF RAW. With its fourteen type of matches and the many characters to choose from, as well as the option to create your own, the gamer has many hours of enjoyment ahead. The graphical and audio quality that is presented with this game only adds to the enjoyment for anyone who plays this well constructed game. If you have the slightest interest in wrestling or the WWF then this is a must-have title for any Xbox owner.
Xbox Exclusive (Feb, 2002)
From the time you start playing to the point where you stop, you feel like your watching a match on TV. The lack of match types and gameplay modes does hurt the game some, but Raw's outstanding gameplay and graphics more then make up for that. No other wrestling game has brought the WWF to life like Raw does. If you are a fan of the WWF at all, and you can over look a lack of options for great gameplay and graphics, then Raw is a must buy.
GameSpy (Mar, 2002)
WWF Raw is a great wrestling game, or would be if it felt more finished. The lack of a save during the tournaments, especially given the Xbox hard drive is an omission that's hard to understand. Still, the game features terrific graphics, sound, and a presentation that does what WWF fans really want a game to do -- recreate the whole experience in their living room! With solid controls and decent AI it's worthwhile in single-player, but get a few friends together and it's a heck of a party game too.
Gaming Target (Feb 21, 2002)
Raw is littered with problems that cover a variety of categories, but it still some how turned out to be a quality wrestling title that fits nicely as the Xbox's first. Of course, hardcore wrestling fans can easily overlook a majority of the misgivings and enjoy the game fully, but just to be safe, casual fans might want to give it a rental first. Nevertheless, with excellent gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and a magnificent presentation, WWF Raw is definitely a keeper. Now let's see some WWF Raw 2!
GamersMark (Feb 15, 2002)
The game is amazing. But it could have been a lot better if THQ/Anchor wouldn't have removed the good features in the game, which the people wanted. But the game overall is a must rent before buy, unless you're like me and pre-ordered it before you knew that the good features you wanted got removed.
Gamesmania.de (Oct 24, 2002)
WWE Raw ist Wrestling pur! Auch Ignoranten des amerikanischen Wrestlings sollten einen Blick riskieren, denn an der Spielkonsole wird aus der Show ein echter Fight, dessen Ausgang nicht geplant ist. Somit präsentiert THQ mit diesem Titel alle Vorteile der Megashow, ohne die damit verbundenen Nachteile. Insgesamt ist dieses Spiel eine gelungene Umsetzung, die jedoch noch viel Raum für eine bessere Fortsetzung lässt.
GameZone (Feb 05, 2002)
Graphically, this is a remarkable program. The controls take time to get acquainted with, but once you have them down – and assuming that you are a fan of the WWF – you are in for an animated treat. The action can be very unrealistic, just in terms of physical reality, and that is a major drawback.
Game Over Online (Mar 14, 2002)
When the final bell rings, WWF Raw wins by disqualification; after all, there's no other wrestling game out there for the Xbox. But that would be selling WWF Raw short. Despite its various shortcomings, including inconsistent gameplay, a lack of commentary and absent features, WWF Raw is a fun and challenging game; qualities every wrestling title should strive to achieve.
4Players.de (Oct 13, 2002)
Das größte Manko von Raw liegt am Alter. Die mehr als acht Monate Unterschied zwischen US- und Deutschland-Release merkt man dabei vor allem der Grafik an, die abgesehen von den stimmigen Einmärschen der Athleten und der TV-Präsentation gerade mal durchschnittliche Animationen bietet. Spielerisch zwischen der Smackdown!-Serie und den hervorragenden N64-Wrestlern angesiedelt, haben die Entwickler mit den Energie- und Zuschauerleisten zwei schöne neue Elemente eingebaut. Da es aber deutlich an Matchtypen und Variationsmöglichkeiten mangelt und auch aktuelle Top-Wrestler nicht vertreten sind, sollten sich nur eingefleischte WWE-Fans an Raw versuchen. Trotzdem wird man das Gefühl nicht los (vor allem wenn man über die Schulter auf Smackdown! 3 und das demnächst erscheinende Smackdown! 4 schaut), dass bei Raw viel zu viele Ideen verschenkt oder nur angekratzt wurden.
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) (Mar 26, 2002)
Lacking most of the modes that the increasingly jaded wrestling fans demand in today's version of the sport, such as extreme cage matches, Hell in the Cell and so forth, WWF Raw instead delivers vanilla one-on-one and variations on three and four man matches. Multiplayer games will have more appeal than the single player due to the item system. Adding some replayability to the game, there are lots of tournament structures to be found, and as you climb your way through the ranks you can unlock new wrestlers, belts and so forth in the championship mode. Another pastime involves hunting for more props, since they're only available to the extensive Create a Wrestler mode once found at ringside. All of these little diversions still can't flesh out this fairly skeletal frame, and while this is clearly a very solid foundation, we'll have to wait for WWF Raw's sequel to see the necessary additions, improvements to AI and so forth that would make this an amazing title.
GamePro (US) (Feb 26, 2002)
The first WWF game for the Xbox is definitely Raw, but its actual gameplay might just leave you sore. Reviewing a wrestling game is hard work. No matter what you say about the game, wrestling fans will tend to buy them anyway. That said, WWF Raw is a game no Xbox-owning WWF fanatic should be without but it's not a particularly good game by any stretch of the imagination.
TeamXbox (Feb 18, 2002)
All in all, Raw is a fine game. Its graphics are second to none, the create a wrestler mode, complete with a create an entrance mode, is one of the most thorough to ever appear in a wrestling game licensed by ECW, WWF, or WCW. The gameplay has it's quirks, like the fickle crowd and the inability to grapple a kneeling opponent, but is surprisingly deep, fun, and a welcome change of pace for those of us sick of the arcade style Smackdown series. Sure, Raw doesn't have many game modes or match types, but for a base wrestling game it's match selection is adequate. Besides, the extra match types are being saved for the sequel. What's important in the first wrestling game of a series is solid gameplay, graphics, and presentation, and Raw excels in all of those areas.
Game Informer Magazine (Mar, 2002)
Sadly, Raw has convinced me it's impossible to make a wrestling game that tells a story and flows like an actual match. The only source of enjoyment was collecting the obscure items and weapons (hats, fruit, chairs), akin to Smash Bros.' trophies. Sorry, Triple H, but it's not time to play this game.
ZTGameDomain (2002)
With all of this game's pluses and minuses you are probably asking yourself why should I buy this? Well here is the lowdown, are you a wrestling fan? Do you play lots of multi-player gaming? Do you enjoy the best grappling system in the world? If you answered yet to at least two of these questions then by all means buy this title. If a steep learning curve is too much for you to handle and cheap AI makes you break controllers then stay away! Otherwise grab this awesome first attempt at wrasslin' on the XBox, now can you smell what the XBox is cookin'? Cheesy I know...ZT
GameSpot (Feb 11, 2002)
In the end, WWF Raw is a valiant effort by Anchor, which has succeeded in creating a formidable game engine that allows for a number of really great future possibilities. The many items to find and use are an absolute riot, and despite a truckload of missing features, the create-a-wrestler mode is solid. Those who absolutely need a wrestling game for their Xbox will obviously eat this one up--it's not hard to look past the considerable flaws and laud the virtues of what is easily the best-looking wrestling game currently available. The discriminating player, however, would do well to rent this one first.
Game Informer Magazine (Mar, 2002)
Certainly, the character models look fantastic, but their movements are extremely awkward – appearing as though they were subject to a nasty backstage wedgie. Of equal distress, the computer AI doesn't appear to know a thing about wrestling. The only fascination I had with the game was the ability to create a custom entrance and the overabundance of items you can collect.
Game Vortex (2002)
WWF Raw has a ton of potential, but this year's effort lacks entirely too many of the options that wrestling games have developed in recent years. But most of all, the game's speed makes you feel as though you're in constant slow motion. If you're really, really into the World Wresting Federation or wrestling games in general, then maybe you will want to pick up a copy of Raw for the Xbox. Otherwise, I would strongly suggest either picking up Smackdown! (if you also own a PS2) or waiting until next year's Raw is released. Maybe if they begin work now, the developers will give us the quality they always promise.
Game Freaks 365 (Apr 19, 2003)
Diehard fans will notice something right off the get-go. Specifically, there is no Career Mode, no Royal Rumble, no Cage Match, no Table Match, no Ladder Match, no storylines of character interaction, no Tag Team moves, no backstage areas, and no other arenas. About the only thing this has that stands out, is the create-a-wrestler feature, which is one of the best around. You can tweak almost everything and make it look almost exactly the way you want it to or the way you wish you looked. Even though there are many unlockables, that alone won't keep you in this game very long. With barely any features at all, this could be maybe completed in only an afternoon if you tried to unlock every item.
GamingTrend (Oct, 2005)
This game is crap. Much like Smackdown this fails to live up to the best AKI/Asmik has put forward in this genre. However this game falls even below Smackdown in my mind. At least Smackdown had options for gimmick matches and careers from the beginning, this game has none of that. This game is a rental at best but if you must own all wrestling games you have been warned.
Extreme Gamer (Dec 16, 2002)
The game is a great foundation for a good wrestling title, but overall it seems like an unfinished build of something that will be better. K-Kwik is in the roster, if that doesn't say it i don't know what will. The graphics and sound are decent, but they half finished some wrestlers models. I am surprised HHH doesn't go down to the studio and lay the smack down on the artist who worked on his face. Enough about Raw, I am getting sick!
AceGamez (Oct, 2004)
WWE RAW is a technically faithful wrestling game, with plenty of game modes and customisable options. The graphics, animation and sound are all good, but surely not pushing the Xbox anywhere near to its limits and it fails to capture the essence of WWE, feeling outdated and sluggish to play. Best avoid this one until a real next-gen wrestler comes along.
Gaming Age (Feb 22, 2002)
So basically it boils down to just how badly you want to play WWF on your Xbox. Frankly, if you can find yourself an N64 and a used copy of No Mercy, you're much better off than purchasing this unfinished game. The innovative gameplay and sweet graphics keep WWF RAW from receiving a failing grade, but the bare bones gameplay options, limited CAW menu, flaky single-player AI and overall anemic offerings here really hurt this game, especially when compared to others in the THQ line. Don't bother trying to shoot the messenger - point the finger at the publisher for raising the bar (and our expectations) to such a high degree with games like Smackdown and No Mercy. Hopefully another year's development time will result in a fully furnished game for the Xbox next time around, because WWF RAW is not worth the price being asked. An occasional rental or a used purchase is more in line with what the pittance being offered here.
Game Revolution (Mar, 2002)
The lack of modes and overly complex control could be forgiven. Hell, I could even overlook the lack of voices (characters and announcers), but no save feature? WWF Raw really feels half-finished. It promised features that never made it into the finished product, which is a big disappointment. It's the Xbox's best (and only) wrestling title out there, but it could have been so much more.
Mygamer.com (Aug 28, 2004)
WWF Raw has little or no replay value at all. I soon found myself tired of the game after just one or two days of play. Good thing I got the game at Funcoland! Form your own opinion of the game, though, but perhaps you'd be wise to rent it before you think about a purchase. Terrible!
GamesFirst! (Apr 02, 2002)
Those who feel compelled after reading this that they need to still buy this game, don't. Rent it first because at best RAW is a renter even for those who are die hard fans. There is just too much going against this game to warrant a purchase. Sure there are some great graphics, but in a time where graphics are becoming more spectacular every day, a greater emphasis should be placed on the gameplay and overall completeness. I would have waited another year to ensure that I played the spectacular game that was promised.
Jeuxvideo.com (Oct 09, 2002)
WWE Raw est très décevant. Après un WWF Smackdown sur PS2, on pensait que THQ avait enfin trouvé la recette pour faire des bons jeux de catch, mais non. Ce nouveau titre Xbox n'apporte absolument rien au genre et dispose en outre d'une réalisation indigne de la console.


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Applied Ballistics hosts many great articles on the science of accuracy and long range shooting. Check out the selection of technical papers below which are free to download in .pdf format. If you prefer to view the material on one of the popular eReaders like Nook or Kindle, follow the links to our online store where you can purchase and download the content in your desired format.
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Aerodynamic Drag Modeling for Ballistics / Custom Drag Modeling
Aerodynamic drag is an important consideration for accurate long range trajectory prediction. The data and methods used to account for aerodynamic drag can make or break a long range shot. This article will describe how aerodynamic drag affects modern small arms trajectory predictions, and how drag modeling has evolved from its meager beginnings to its current level of refinement. This article goes in to G Form Factors and Custom Drag Modeling as well.
How Ballistics Programs Work
There are several possible methods for calculating the flight path and other properties of a ballistic trajectory like: velocity, time of flight and wind drift. Some programs calculate more things than others. Some have the potential to be inherently more accurate than others. In this article, I'll try to explain the features of each method.
Ballistic Calibration
Ballistic Calibration is a commonly misunderstood, and incorrectly performed process. It is deceptively simple to do this incorrectly and get good results in one situation, but then when you go to shoot again have errors. This guide helps the shooter understand what to do, and what resources to use to better understand the process. This guide also shows how easy it is to influence errors, and what those errors will amount to when the process is done incorrectly. This guide is especially good for users of the Apps, Devices and Software, to understand how to properly do a Ballistic Calibration (Trueing).
Firing Solution Checklist
This article was created to help users diagnose issues with their firing solution. Written in a checklist format with spaces for notes, users can go step by step to try to isolate issues with their firing solution.
Bullet Pointing
Bullet Pointing has to be done properly to not damage the performance of the bullet. This paper covers how to do it, when not to do it, the effects you can expect, and trimming in regards to long range shooting.
Practical Ballistics
Your ability to put rounds on target depends on your tools, and more importantly, your knowledge of how to use them properly. This article will explore the application of external ballistics to tactical shooting scenarios, focusing on how to close the gap between pure science, and practical application.
Ballistic Coefficient Testing
All serious long range shooters are aware that bullets have a ballistic coefficient, and that it's somehow related to how much the bullet will drop and drift in the wind. Shooters place various degrees of importance on knowing the exact BC of their bullets, and shooting bullets with high BC's. In this paper, I want to explore some of the benefits of knowing precisely what the BC of their bullet is, and also, the different methods available to determine the BC of a bullet. The main point of this writing is to show that BC's can be measured from firing tests more easily, and with less error than is commonly thought.
Understanding the Winds Influence (Where the Wind Matters)
The question about where the wind matters the most is one that is extremely common and one that we've received dozens of times. Having studied the wind for a number of years, we've compiled this article. It is intended to investigate how the wind's influence increases with distance, as well as exploring how wind affects the bullet as it moves from the shooter toward the target.
Epicyclic Swerve
This work was done to investigate a question about the grouping ability of rifles at various ranges. Many shooters, including myself, have observed the strange phenomenon of a rifle that groups angularly smaller at long range than short range. In other words, a rifle that groups 1" at 100 yards grouping 1.5" at 200 yards (you would expect no less than 2" at 200 yards).
Gyroscopic Spin and Coriolis Effect
Most long range shooters are aware of the effects of gravity, air resistance (drag) and wind on their bullets trajectory. There are many commercial ballistics programs on the market that do a fine job of predicting trajectories which only account for gravity, drag and wind. Gravity, drag and wind are the major forces acting on a bullet in flight, but they're not the only forces. In this article, I'll explain some of the more subtle forces that influence a bullet's flight.
Understanding Long Range Bullets Part 1: The Nature of Scale
When you look at the bullets we use for long range shooting, you can't help but notice the striking similarity between all of them. From .224 thru .30 caliber, they have just about the same proportions. In this article, Iíll try to explain the major consequences that scale has on long range bullets. This is the first installment of a two part article. This part establishes some facts about bullet scaling, and the second article examines how you can use the information to make better-informed decisions about your equipment.
Understanding Long Range Bullets Part 2: Practical Considerations and Decision Making
In part one of this series, we identified some basic trends that occur when you scale bullets up and down in caliber. Most of our findings were Fundamental and academic. This month, I want to take a close look at some of the practical consequences of scale. Whereas last months article focused on establishing facts, this part will give some conclusions, judgments and some of my opinions based on the facts.
Maximum Effective Range of Small Arms
In this article, I'll attempt to define a method for finding the maximum effective range of a shooting system under the influence of predefined field variables. This is accomplished using a 6-degree-of-freedom (6 DOF) computer simulation that is able to model real world factors influencing the rotation and translation of spin stabilized projectiles. I'll then show how the results can be used to make decisions about what type of rifle is right for a particular application, and how far a weapon may be successfully employed against specific targets.
Extending the Maximum Effective Range of Small Arms
This article is an extension of the previous article (Max Effective Range of Small Arms). The first objective is to show how the hit probability diminishes as the Maximum Effective Range (MER) is exceeded. Furthermore, ideas are presented for how to increase in maximum effective range by understanding and applying corrections for so called 6 degree of freedom effects.
What's Wrong with the 30 Cal
In recent years, long range shooting has evolved in many ways. One of the major trends is towards smaller calibers. Calibers as small as 6mm, and even .224" are commonly being used in 600 and 1000 yard prone and Benchrest competition. In spite of the once common knowledge that "bigger is better" for long range shooting, the "benchmark" has shrunk from the big .30 cal magnums to the more moderate 6.5mm. Long range championships are being won with the tiny 6mmBR once thought underpowered for all but short range Benchrest competition. Why is this? Why is the once venerated .30 caliber losing so much ground to the smaller calibers for long range shooting? Recoil, of course, plays a major role, but that"s not all there is to it.
Chronograph Performance Review
One of the most important things to know about your ammunition for long range trajectory modeling is the muzzle velocity of your bullets. Starting around 300 yards, you can see significant errors in predicted drop if you don't model the bullets muzzle velocity accurately. The following chapter is an excerpt from the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting and looks at the performance of different chronographs as well as their importance.
Velocity Decay between Muzzle and Chronograph
Measuring the average Muzzle Velocity (MV) of your bullets accurately is important when predicting long range trajectories, but so is making sure your velocity is actually your MV. Chronographs measure the velocity of the projectile at the chronographs location and not the muzzle. This article will teach you how to correct for that.
Characteristics of Different Bullet Ogive Designs – Tangent vs. Secant vs. Hybrid
In discussions of ballistics, you'll see references to "tangent" and "secant" bullet shapes as well as "Hybrids". We know that, for many readers, these terms can be confusing. To add to the confusion, bullet makers don't always identify their projectiles as secant or tangent designs. This article provides a basic explanation of tangent and secant designs, to help you understand the characteristics of both bullet shapes.
Transonic Effects on Bullet Stability & BC
What happens when the bullet slows to transonic speed, i.e. when the bullet slows to about 1340 feet per second? It is getting close to the speed of sound, close to the sound barrier. That is a bad place to fly for anything. This article will go in to what happens, and why its important to know.
G7 A Better Ballistic Coefficient
For centuries now, science has been helping us gain a more accurate understanding of our world. The branch of science we care about as shooters is known as ballistics. The science of ballistics is well developed and understood by those who study it, but the tools and information being used by average shooters is not necessarily optimal for the shooter's applications. In other words, there is a better, more accurate way for shooters to use ballistics to help them predict trajectories and hit targets. The purpose of this article is to present a better way for shooters to calculate ballistics.
BC Form Factors, A Useful Tool
In 2009, Berger Bullets introduced G7 BC's for boat tail bullets. For those who are unfamiliar with G7 BCs, it's simply a Ballistic Coefficient referenced to the G7 standard projectile instead of the G1 standard projectile. The G7 standard is a better match for modern long range bullets, so the G7 BC will be more constant over a wide range of velocities compared to a G1 BC.
Why You Can't Trust the Muzzle Velocity On The Box
Muzzle Velocities not only differ for the same ammo from rifle to rifle, but they are also a fluid value that changes throughout the day as the conditions change. This article will go in to why you must calculate MV for yourself, and why the number on the box, is just a marketing number.
Getting the Best Precision from Bullets
This article by Eric Stecker Master Bulletsmith from Berger Bullets covers the process of jump testing to get the most out of VLD Bullet designs.
Probabilistic Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) Analysis
This paper outlines a method for systematic and comparative evaluation of small arms performance in various shooting applications. The Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) analysis presented here is model based, and statistical in nature. The objective is to quantify the hit percentage for a given weapon system against a specific target as a function of range, considering the uncertainties involved in field shooting.
Using Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) Analysis
Weapon employment zone (WEZ) analysis is a tool that determines how errors in various conditions, such range to target or muzzle velocity, affect the overall accuracy of the rifle. In this article, we start with some basic error assumptions then look at which of those errors contribute the most to system inaccuracy. From there, we identify various devices and kit that can be used to help drive that inaccuracy to a minimum and maximize probability of hit.
Effects of C.O.A.L. (Complete Over All Length) and Cartridge Base to Ogive (CBTO) Part 1
Understanding the effects of seating depth is an important part of shooting and reloading. The effects seating depth can have on pressure, velocity, geometry of a chamber throat, magazine feeding, and SAAMI COAL limitations are discussed in this article.
Effects of C.O.A.L. and C.B.T.O. Part 2
Complete Over All Length is one way to measure a seated bullet, but their are advantages to measuring CBTO or Cartridge Base to Ogive. How to properly measure, and use CBTO is discussed in this article, as well as the benefits and why you should be using this instead of COAL.
Maximizing Weapon-Mounted Laser Rangefinder Performance through Proper Alignment
For weapon-mounted laser rangefinders, the direct-view optics (presumably a riflescope) are decoupled from the laser rangefinder itself and so it is required that the laser rangefinder be manually aligned by the user. Improper alignment will result in poor ranging capability as well as inaccurate range measurements. Therefore, understanding how to achieve proper alignment is critical and is the focus of this article.
Tall Target Test (Scope Calibration)
The intent of this worksheet is to assist in calculating a scope correction factor (CF) based on shooting the tall target test at 100 yards. The point is to see if your scope is really giving you what you're dialing for adjustment. If not, the correction factor is applied to raw ballistic calculations to make up for the error in scope adjustment.
Properly Using your AB Kestrel in the Summer Heat
This article goes over the importance of managing your kestrel during the summer. Direct Sunlight can artificially heat the Kestrel especially if left on a hot shooting mat, or surface. This article shows how to properly take care of the Kestrel when in extreme heat to make sure you get accurate readings.
300 Winchester Magnum WEZ Analysis
The 300 Winchester Magnum is a well established cartridge in the US arsenal. Recent modernization initiatives focused around rifles and ammunition are advancing the effectiveness of this proven cartridge. This Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) analysis is intended to quantify how the hit percentage of the 300 Winchester Magnum is improved thru these modernization efforts. Primarily the ballistic performance of various ammunition types will be evaluated.
300 Winchester Magnum vs. 338 Lapua Magnum WEZ Analysis
The specific intent of this WEZ report is to compare the ballistic performance of the 300 Winchester Magnum to the 338 Lapua Magnum with several available ammunition types. Understanding how these weapons compare in terms of hit percentage is important in the context of modern military applications. The recent upgrade of the M24 to the more modern XM-2010 platform would indicate that the 300 Win Mag is here to stay.
Bullet Analysis Articles
Palma Bullet Analysis: Berger 155 VLD
The purpose of this article is to discuss the ballistics of the Berger .30 caliber 155 grain VLD as measured by firing tests. Such thorough and precise firing tests are a rare commodity for the sporting arms industry. As tempting as it is to dive into the interesting topic of the test itself, only limited discussion is provided on the actual test procedures. The main focus will be on the results of the tests.
Palma Bullet Analysis: Sierra 155 Palma (2155)
Somewhat of a historical article at this point in time (2013), this article takes an in depth look at what was once the standard bullet for international Palma bullet shooting. This detailed article describes the careful testing and ballistic performance assessment of this classic bullet.
Palma Bullet Analysis: Lapua 155 Scenar
Take a detailed look at Lapua's flagship FULLBORE bullet, the 155 grain Scenar. This report details the physical properties of this bullet including mass and aerodynamic properties, as well as ballistic performance as determined by live fire testing.
FULLBORE Bullet Update (2009)
Although somewhat dated at this point in time, this article provides detailed performance assessment of 8 different .30 caliber bullets weighing under 156 grains (the international weight limit according to FULLBORE rules). This analysis includes the 'new' Sierra Palma bullet (2156) as well as the Berger 155.5 grain FULLBORE bullets which are primarily used in modern FULLBORE competition.
7mm VLD Analylsis Part 1: Properties and Test Results
Berger currently offers two bullets in 7mm: 168 grain and 180 grain VLD's. The versatility of these two bullets extends from big game hunting to long range benchrest competition and everything in between including long range NRA prone and F-class score shooting. The 7mm 180 grain VLD is of particular interest because of its stellar advertised BC. In part 1 of this two part series, I'll describe the ballistic properties and performance of these two bullets in a general sense, meaning the information applies to all types of shooting that these bullets might be used for. In part 2, I'll explore the ballistic properties and performance of the two bullets from the perspective of long range NRA prone slow fire competition.
7mm VLD Analylsis Part 2: Performance Analysis
Part 1 of this series focused on the fundamental design, stability characteristics, and Ballistic Coefficient testing results of Berger's 7mm bullets, both the 168 grain VLD and 180 grain VLD. This month, I'll be focusing on the analysis of those results, specifically in the context of NRA Long Range (1000 yard) slow fire prone competition. The focus of the performance analysis will be on the wind drift comparison between these two bullets.


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You keep going on and on and on and on about track cars but THEY WEREN'T ON A TRACK!!! I'm taking offense to the fact that you're totally ignoring the situation at hand so you can go off on some tangent in an attempt to demonstrate how smart you are.
I never said a 135i was a race car. NEVER.
So you can stop trying to suggest I did.
What I said was that a Lotus isn't in the same class as an Atom, and it isn't. PERIOD. You're not required to wear a helmet to drive it, or climb through a window to get into it. It's considerably slower in every measure, and the power to weight ration on the Atom is about double the Lotus. The Atom outruns some of the worlds most exotic vehicles that cost upwards of $1 Million, and the Lotus can be challenged by dozens of road going vehicles.
What I also said was that a tuned 135i COULD outrun a Lotus on the highway, and that hasn't been disproven either. The power to weigh ratio is close enough that it isn't impossible, or even unlikely. I've also done it personally several times, but that's another story altogether.
You say I'm the one who likes to argue, when you're the one going off on tangents that have nothing to do with the subject at hand, which is a race down the highway. All you have to do to end this argument is stop responding, because you're obviously not capable of taking my points and addressing them directly to prove otherwise.
The situation at hand is that the op didn't know what type of car he saw, so he posted a picture. It was an Atom, did I ignore that? The other situation was that he allegedly killed it, I think I called BS on that when I brought up power to weight for the first time in this thread. Sorry if I went too far for your tastes in my examples. I guess we should just look up 1/4 miles times and agree that it's BS and talk about nothing else. Maybe we should just talk about these two cars driving straight on the highway some more...
I believe the Lotus is in the same class as an Atom because it is a completely sparse track oriented car, but that it is nowhere near as fast. I'm not oblivious to the fact that it is not an open wheeled racer and weighs twice as much. I used it as an example of a car that doesn't have much raw power, but can keep up with a Ferrari F40 on some tracks (essentially what you said about the Atom beating out supercars). I only mentioned the Lotus because it's an excellent example of a low horsepower car that outperforms many higher horsepower cars that weigh more. As is the Atom. There is no performance comparison between an Atom and a Lotus, but they share the theme of severe weight reduction in favor of muscle.
Not even talking about track:
I said that you can't compare a tuned car to a stock car, and stock for stock, I don't think there's a chance in hell a 135i could outrun a Lotus on the highway, unless it was over 140 mph. Stock against tuned, it's a toss up, the 135i should win. Tuned against tuned, it's the Lotus again. And it does it with a 4 and a lot less power... I think that's very impressive. Maybe you don't share my enthusiasm.
I don't consider top speed and acceleration to be tangents, even if it applies more to the Lotus than the Atom. One can talk about power to weight until he's blue in the face and still lose a race because the horsepower isn't there to achieve top speed, and it's because of air resistance. It applies to the Atom because it makes far less horsepower (it isn't the 500 HP one in the pic) than a tuned 135i. It's also pretty turbulent. The top speed is lower than the 135i. It's not much of an issue because it screams to top speed so quickly...
To reiterate, The 135i DOES have a higher top speed than an Atom. And it's extremely hard to minimize drag and frontal area enough to get out of needing loads of horsepower to hit very high speeds. I thought it was pretty cool that you can just play around with an equation to figure out minimum horsepower needed to hit a top speed... Obviously not appreciated.
You think I'm trying to demonstrate how smart I am (I'm not), but I'm just talking about car stuff. Get over yourself. This isn't a penis contest, we all have the same car.
I've addressed your points before, and I'm positive that I didn't miss a single one in this post.
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Dallas Braden said that his rotator-cuff surgery last month did not repair a complete tear, just a partial tear, which might help the left-hander in terms of recovery.
Braden knows he already faces long odds against coming back from 2011's shoulder-capsule repair; with a full rotator-cuff tear, the odds would have been prohibitive. He said by phone his shoulder feels great after the most recent procedure, performed in New York by Dr. David Alt- chek, and he hopes he can pitch by the All-Star break next year.
Braden is arbitration-eligible, and he understands his contract status might be up in the air after two shoulder surgeries in two years.
"They've paid me more than $3 million each of the past two years and I didn't earn it - I made three starts in 2011," Braden said. "I tried to push it this year to get back out there, and it didn't work." Would he consider a minor-league deal with the A's, should they offer one?
"I would be up for that to stay here," Braden said. "They gave me my opportunity, and I value being able to be at home."
Braden is from Stockton, and he still lives there. He plans to do extensive rehab work at Fischer Sports, a physical-therapy center in Phoenix, in the offseason.
No Tommy John shutdowns: The A's have two starters, Jarrod Parker and Brett Anderson, coming back from reconstructive elbow surgery, but unlike the Nationals, the A's are not setting innings limits for the pitchers.
Because last year was Parker's first full season since the procedure, the team has been careful with the rookie and tried to get him extra rest when possible. Anderson came back last month, and because his return was so late in the season, there are no plans to cap his innings the way Washington has with Stephen Strasburg.
"I can see both sides of it," Anderson said. "As a competitive person, you want to be out there and help your team get to the postseason, but from a career longevity standpoint, you want to be smart, too. It's tough to say one way is right or wrong."
Monday at Angels 7:05 p.m. CSNCA Parker (9-8) vs. Haren (10-10) Tuesday at Angels 7:05 p.m. CSNCA Straily (1-0) vs. Santana (8-11) Wednesday at Angels 7:05 p.m. CSNCA Griffin (5-0) vs. Weaver (16-4)
Roster additions: With Triple-A Sacramento out of the playoffs, second baseman Jemile Weeks, first baseman Daric Barton and right-hander Jesse Chavez are among several players who will be added to the roster when the A's get to Anaheim.
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The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the fifth member of the induction class of 2012. The late Al Wilcox, a former motorcycle racer who went on to be a race starter for decades, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-17.
"Al Wilcox was a fixture at motorcycle races as a starter for more than five decades and a true ambassador for the sport," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of board of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which oversees the Hall of Fame. "He was well respected, well liked and dedicated his life to racing. He is certainly missed."
Born in Trenton, N.J., in 1919, Wilcox began riding motorcycles in 1936 and, following military service during World War II, began racing in 1947. His race career spanned 19 years — from 1947 to 1966 — and he held national No. 49. In addition to being a successful speedway racer for four years, Wilcox also finished well in TT, dirt-track and hare scrambles races over the course of his long career.
Wilcox began flagging races in 1959, increasing his duties after ending his racing career in 1966. He went on to flag the famed Daytona 200 motorcycle race for many years with AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame flagger Duke Pennell, and also performed flagging duties for WERA roadraces for decades.
Wilcox became known as "Airborne Al" because of his unique flagging style that involved jumping up in the air at the end of a race during his 50-plus years of flagging.
Wilcox also was a race promoter from 1965 through 1974. He died Feb. 3, 2011, at age 92.
"I think it's great! I really do," said Joyce Markulec, Wicox' daughter. "I just wish my dad was alive to see it. He would be on cloud 49. It was his true love, besides my mother. He had 70 years of involvement with motorcycles, riding, racing and flagging. My father was a true legend, not only with the motorcycling community but with his family as well. Rest in peace, dad."
Wilcox is the fifth member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame class of 2012. He joins the late Rod Bush, KTM North America president and industry visionary; pioneering female motocrosser Sue Fish; 1975 AMA Supercross Champion Jimmy Ellis; and world-class bike restorer Brian Slark. The rest of the 2012 class will be announced shortly.
The class of 2012 will officially be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 16 as part of the AMA Legends Weekend. The weekend also includes the 2012 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, Nov. 17, featuring many of the country's most impressive original and restored classic motorcycles.
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Injection Settings
Hold Pressure Phase
The hold pressure phase of the process is meant to maintain the custom injection mold process pressure inside of the cavity until the gate or gates freeze off which then will be released, as pressure no longer need be applied after that point. Once gate freeze off has been attained, no further pressure can be added or removed from the plastic inside the injection mold cavity, as the gates basically act as a cork after that point of the process. Once gate freeze has occurred, and the hold pressure has been released from the cavity, the cooling portion of the cycle may begin.
Hold pressure on most newer machines is also provided in segments with individual time and pressure settings for each. There is typically only one hold speed for the entire hold pressure phase. This again is usually a very low speed of less than 30%, as we are not trying so much to move plastic at this point of the injection molding process as we are maintaining that pressure in the mold cavity until the gates have frozen preventing any further pressure loss. If your particular machine is not equipped with a pack pressure option, you can sometimes use the first one or two segments of your hold pressure phase as "pack pressure". This again will depend on the abilities of your individual machine and controller capability. Most machines built in the last 10 – 15 years have at least 5 and 10 segments of hold pressure.
The machine settings controlling these functions are:
Hold Speed – this is usually on one speed setting that covers all of the hold segments.
Hold Pressure Profile – each segment of hold will have an independent pressure setting and can be ramped up or down for each segment change.
Hold Time - each segment of hold will have an independent time setting and can be changed up or down for each segment change. Use as few of these segments as necessary to provide a good molded product. Many molders have a tendency to take the approach that if there are 10 segments injection hold pressure, that we should use 10 segments of injection hold pressure. In reality, most injection molding situations will require less than 2 pressures segments and rarely more than 5. Some exceptions to that might be when you are using one or two segments as pack. Hold pressure also will most commonly remain the same over the profile or reduce to lower pressures in each phase when using multiple segments.
Screw Rotate and Back Pressure Phase
The screw rotate and back pressure portion of the process occur during the cooling phase of the injection molding portion of the cycle. Back pressure is applied as a resistance pressure to the screw as it rotates, while developing the shot for the next machine cycle. The purpose of the back pressure is to aide in providing a consistent density of the shot size as the screw rotates and conveys plastic resin towards the front of the screw. This is very important for the injection molding process "shot to shot" consistency that is required by today's high precision injection molding process requirements. On most machines, back pressure is usually limited somewhere around the 25% mark of total system pressure. Back pressure in most cases is a very important function of the molding process, but it also contributes the wear of the screw and barrel components, thus keeping this as low as possible and still be able to produce a consistent and homogenous melt stream is very desirable. Depending on the resin you are processing, this could be very low in the range of 50 PSI or upwards of 300 PSI or more. Back pressure also contributes "mechanical heat" to the melt stream and the higher the back pressure is set, the more mechanical heat that will be added to the injection molding process through it's use.
The machine settings controlling these functions are:
Screw Speed – This setting controls the RPM's that the screw turns at up to the machine rated speed. This can be a few hundred RPM's on a smaller machine, but typically will be less than 150 RPM's on larger machines without special
options. This setting also contributes to the time that it take to get the screw from it's forward position during the injection molding process and the full shot size position. The ideal condition is to get the screw back to its full shot size position just prior to the opening of the mold at the end of the cycle, to prevent excessive idle residence time for the plastic in the barrel.
Back Pressure Profile– This function on most newer machines, is also segmented with individual pressure and position settings for each segment.
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Brett Anderson came out after allowing four runs and throwing 36 pitches in the first inning. Sure, he's not pitching well – he also gave up seven runs his last time out – but it's unlikely he'd leave the game that early unless he is hurt or under the weather. We have had no word yet but I will update this as soon as we do hear.
UPDATE TWO: Anderson said he hurt his ankle on a pitch to Yunel Escobar, the final batter he faced – not trying to make any plays in the field. "I just landed a little wrong," he said.
The A's won't have a better idea on Anderson's availability for his next start until tomorrow when they see how much the swelling has gone down. X-rays were taken but it sounds more like a precautionary thing; results weren't back, but Anderson is in an air cast.
He called it "depressing and embarrassing" that he has spent more time after his first four starts talking about injuries and on-field mishaps than his pitching.
UPDATE: The A's have announced that Anderson left with a sprained right ankle. We do not know for sure but surmise this occurred on Ryan Roberts' infield single in the first inning. This fits a pattern for Anderson, who is accident-prone on the field because of his clumsiness. He might even be more prone to these issues now, since he has lost 25 pounds – he is more mobile and seems as if he wants to go after more balls. He winds up getting hit, nearly hit or falling down. It sounds funny, sure, and even he jokes about it, but if he can't stay on the field as a result, it's a real problem.
Anderson is less than two years removed from Tommy John surgery, and he did take a comebacker off the top of his left thumb two starts ago. He also has a tendency to fall over awkwardly a lot. He is not performing as he usually does – he threw 18 balls in that first inning. He usually is a pretty sure-fire around-the-zone guy. Now, that could be umpiring, sure, but Anderson seldom gets hit as he has last game and this. He gave up eight hits and walked three against Detroit on Saturday, and he allowed four hits tonight.


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Elijah Anderson Sr., Midway
James H. Barrow, Guyton
Mattie P. Beal, Montgomery, Ala.
Phillip H. Black, Savannah
Henry H. Blake, Jefferson
Patricia L. Bodway, Richmond Hill
Hazel F. Brown, Midway
Margaret D. Byrnes, Savannah
Alverna W. Caples, Brunswick
Willie Chisholm, Savannah
Calvin N. Coffelt Jr., Phoenix
Herbert L. Drawdy Jr., Savannah
Elmer Hall, Savannah
Henry J. Heyman Sr., Savannah
Oel Johnson, Hilton Head Island
Leona Joyce, Savannah
Larry O. Mathis, Brunswick
Nora Mae Menges, Hinesville
Jane F. Morgan, Savannah
John J. O'Neill Sr., Savannah
Henry V. Rogers Sr., Savannah
Roebena D. Shoemaker, Beaufort
Aletha L. Smith, Savannah
Freddie N. Stevens Sr., Riceboro
Donnell K. Watkins Jr., Germany
Mary H. Wilson, Savannah
Joe Wright Jr., Ridgeland
Elijah Anderson Sr.
MIDWAY -- Elijah Anderson Sr., 59, died Oct. 31 at Liberty Regional Medical Center, Hinesville.
The lifelong resident of Liberty County was a member of New Anderson Grove Baptist Church. He retired from CSX Railroad.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Janie Anderson of Midway; two sons, Elijah Anderson Jr. of Brunswick and Remon Anderson of Midway; four daughters, Judy Stevens and Yvette Underwood, both of Brunswick and Marilyn Clancy and Angela Anderson, both of Hinesville; two brothers, Richard and George Williams, both of Riceboro; four sisters, Carolyn Timmons of Harris Neck, Georgia Mae West of Midway and Barbara Tyson and Lillie Faye Bacon, both of Jones; 18 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
VISITATION: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Dorchester Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday at New Anderson Grove Baptist Church, Riceboro, burial in Anderson Grove Church Cemetery.
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James H. Barrow
GUYTON -- James Herman Barrow, 72, died Nov. 2 at home.
The Tattnall County native was a 1948 graduate of Glennville High School. He was a former resident of Woodbury, Conn. for 17 years. He retired as supervisor from Union Camp and was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Audrey H. Barrow of Guyton; four daughters, Lana Morey of Marlow, Linda Hayes of Ellabell, Joy Jones of Falmouth, Va. and Annette Hadden of Rincon; two sons, Jimmy and George Barrow, both of Guyton; a brother, Haven Barrow of Alameda, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and other relatives.
VISITATION: 4-8 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, burial in Rincon Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Sand Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1936 Sand Hill Road, Guyton, GA 31312.
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Mattie P. Beal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Mrs. Mattie Addison Pickard Beal, 96, died Nov. 1.
The former longtime resident of Savannah was a member of Isle of Hope Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: three grandchildren, Patricia B. King, Paul M. Pickard Jr. and Melissa P. Moody; and six great-grandchildren.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday in Greenwich Cemetery.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
REMEMBRANCES: Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
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Phillip H. Black
Phillip Herbert "Bubba" Black, 69, died Nov. 2 at Hospice of Savannah.
The lifelong resident of Savannah attended Chatham County public schools and retired from Savannah Iron and Fence Corp. He was former operator of Capricorn One Convenience Store and Speed and Smart Funeral Home. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Geneva Black of Savannah; a son, Tyrone Brown of Savannah; a sister, Juanita Cuthbert of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a nephew, John Black of Savannah; several nieces, grandchildren and cousins.
Speed and Smart Funeral Home.
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Henry H. Blake
JEFFERSON -- Henry Hill Blake, 70, died Nov. 2 at home.
The Army veteran and member of Bull Street Baptist Church, Savannah, was a member of Beta-Kappa Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha Fraternity. He attended Emory University, where he received his bachelor of law degree and bachelor of arts in law. He became president and chief executive officer of Harrison Company and was a lifelong employee of the company. He was a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the bar of Supreme Court of the State of Florida.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Barbara Darnell Blake; a daughter, De Alva Blake Vinton of Duluth; and a sister, Carol Blake Cormier of Savannah.
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 3:30 p.m. Monday in Old White Church Cemetery, near Summerville, S.C.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce.
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Patricia L. Bodway
RICHMOND HILL -- Patricia June Lanier Bodway, 61, died Nov. 2 at Kindred Hospital North Florida, Green Cove Springs, Fla.
The Savannah native was a former employee of Southern Bell Telephone and former owner of Merle Norman Studio. She was a member of Savannah First Church of the Nazarene.
SURVIVORS: her husband, William F. Bodway of Richmond Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kaori Williams of Tokyo; two daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Bodway and Jennifer and Trey Smith, all of Richmond Hill; a sister and brother-in-law, Louise L. and Alvin Carter of Savannah; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Savannah First Church of the Nazarene, burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
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Hazel F. Brown
MIDWAY -- Mrs. Hazel F. Brown, 84, died Nov. 2 at Midway Health Care Center.
She was a member of Baconton Missionary Baptist Church, Allenhurst. She was a former laundry worker.
SURVIVORS: a brother, Robert Pray of Savannah; a sister, Albertha Bacon of Midway; several nieces including Betty Pray of Hinesville, and other relatives.
Dorchester Funeral Home.
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Margaret D. Byrnes
Mrs. Margaret DuPont Byrnes, 88, died Nov. 1 at Savannah Square Health Center.
The Waycross native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where she served on Council of Catholic Women, Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and was a charter member of Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Council 631. She was a former federal government secretary at Travis Field.
SURVIVORS: her husband of 70 years, Joseph M. Byrnes of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen B. and Steve Beaty and Mary B. and Greg Robertson, all of Savannah; a sister, Mary Ann McMurtray of Roswell; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 2-4 p.m. today at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. ROSARY SERVICE: 4 p.m. today at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11 a.m. Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, burial in Catholic Cemetery.
Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Victory Drive Chapel.
REMEMBRANCES: Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
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Alverna W. Caples
BRUNSWICK -- Alverna E. Westworth Caples, 84, died Nov. 3 at Sears Manor.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Willie Chisholm
Willie Chisholm, 80, died Nov. 3 at Savannah Beach Nursing Home.
The Savannah native attended Chatham County public schools. He was a retired merchant seaman and member of St. John Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: three sons, Rev. Willie Chisholm Jr. of Savannah, Tommy Chisholm and Gerald Chisholm, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three daughters, Deborah Chisholm of Greenville, S.C., Delores Chisholm and Cynthia Chisholm, both of New York City; two brothers, Richard Chisholm of Queens, N.Y. and Gerald Chisholm of Savannah; four sisters, Gertie Keyes of Mississippi, Sadie Stringer and Dr. Margaret C. Robinson, both of Savannah and Gloria Boyd of Midway; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Williams & Williams Funeral Home.
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Calvin N. Coffelt Jr.
PHOENIX -- Calvin N. Coffelt Jr., 37, died Oct. 27.
The Duval County, Fla. native had been a resident of California for the past year and a half. He was a landscape designer and of Lutheran faith.
SURVIVORS: three daughters, Rachell, Kandra and Amber Coffelt, all of Maryland; his mother and step-father, Carlene W. and Lenard Calderone of California; his father and step-mother, Calvin N. Sr. and Ruth Coffelt of Maryland; three brothers, Rudolph Campen of Midway, Victor Lincoln of Ohio and Christopher Coffelt of California; a sister, Elizabeth Meiseles of New Jersey; several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday at Midway Methodist Church.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday at Midway Methodist Church, burial in church cemetery.
Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home, Hinesville.
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Herbert L. Drawdy Jr.
Herbert L. "Herbie" Drawdy Jr., 43, died Nov. 2 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The lifelong resident of Savannah was a graduate of Regents College, New York, and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He was a registered Ob-Gyn nurse working in local hospitals.
SURVIVORS: his parents, Herbert and Carolyn Drawdy Sr. of Savannah; three sisters, Wanda Nabors of Atlanta, Gloria Russell of Phenix City, Ala. and Julie Amelsberg of Savannah; three brothers, Mark Drawdy and Ronny Woods, both of Savannah and Bruce Drawdy of Baltimore; several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
REMEMBRANCES: Chatham County Humane Society.
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Elmer Hall
Elmer "Pepper" Hall, 79, died Nov. 2 at home.
The Emanuel County native had been a resident of Port Wentworth since 1946. He was a Navy veteran and retired from National Gypsum after 35 years. He was a member of Marine Rescue Squadron, Port Wentworth United Methodist Church and Frank F. Baker Masonic Lodge 46, F&AM.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Lucile C. Hall of Port Wentworth; a daughter, Denise H. Scott of Port Wentworth; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leon H. Hall Sr. of Rincon; a brother, M.J. Hall of Hilton Head Island; a grandson, L.J. Hall Jr. of Port Wentworth; two granddaughters, Amber J. Scott and Emily C. Scott, both of Port Wentworth; and two nieces.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, Pooler.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, Pooler, burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, 201 Turnberry St., Port Wentworth, GA 31407; or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Henry J. Heyman Sr.
Henry James Heyman Sr., 65, died Nov. 3 at home.
The Savannah native was employed at Cooksey Steel and been in the steel industry 45 years. He served eight years in Air National Guard, was a former member of Lions Club and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Sarah Short Heyman of Savannah; a son James Heyman Jr. of Savannah; three daughters, Julie Ann Smith, Elizabeth Robinson and Laura Gail Heyman, all of Savannah; a brother, Warren Heyman of Savannah; a sister, Jeanette Oelsner of Savannah; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bull Street Baptist Church.
REMEMBRANCES: Kidney Cancer Association or Bull Street Baptist Church.
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Oel Johnson
HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- Oel Johnson, 91, died Nov. 1 at Broad Creek Care Center.
The Alexander City, Ala. native moved to Hilton Head Island in 1972 from Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y. He was a World War II Army veteran, was a prisoner of war for three years and was on the Bataan Death March. He received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and master's in science from Auburn University. He retired as vice president of Coca-Cola Export Corp. He was a member of Sea Pine Country Club, an elder of the Presbyterian Church and Auburn Alumni Association.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Dorothy Donnan Johnson; two daughters, Olinda Johnson Major of Cranston, R.I. and Elizabeth Stewart Johnson of Atlanta; two brothers, John and James, both of Opelika, Ala.; a sister, Boba Dilla Courtney of Opelika, Ala.; and a granddaughter, Meridith J. Major of Cranston, R.I.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday at Honey Horn Chapel of First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, York. N.Y.
The Island Funeral Home.
REMEMBRANCES: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, 20 Palmetto Parkway, Suite 104, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926; or First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
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Leona Joyce
Leona Joyce, 84, died Nov. 2 at home in Garden City.
The Statesboro native was a longtime resident of Chatham County. She was the widow of Eugene Joyce and member of First Baptist Church of Garden City.
SURVIVORS: two daughters, Carol Jones of Savannah and Suzanne Patten of Richmond Hill; two sisters, Eva Mitchell of Savannah and Vera Rushing of Statesboro; six grandsons, Jason, Brent and Jared Patten and Chris, Scott and Todd Jones; a great-granddaughter, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. today at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Massey Chapel, Garden City.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Massey Chapel, Garden City, burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
REMEMBRANCES: First Baptist Church of Garden City; 35 Nelson Ave., Garden City, GA 31408.
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Larry O. Mathis
BRUNSWICK -- Larry Owens Mathis, 72, died Nov. 2 at Hospice of the Golden Isles.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday in Palmetto Cemetery with full military honors.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
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Nora Mae Menges
HINESVILLE -- Nora Mae Menges, 80, died Nov. 2 at home under Hospice Care.
The Bisbee, Ariz. native had been a resident of Hinesville the past 25 years.
SURVIVORS: two sons, Orville Menges of Hinesville and Larry Menges of Kuna, Idaho; two brothers, Robert Peeler of Bisbee, Ariz. and Jack Peeler of Cottonwood, Ariz.; a sister, Verna Peeler of Las Vegas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 10-11 a.m. today at Carter Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel.
FUNERAL: Wednesday at Bisbee Funeral Home, Bisbee, Ariz.
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Jane F. Morgan
Mrs. Jane Fordham Morgan died Nov. 2 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
The Statesboro native, raised in Savannah, was the widow of Herbert G. Morgan. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was a member of Lutheran Etcetera and Wayfarers club. She was active in volunteering, serving as 1989-90 president at Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary and district director of the Southeast District of Georgia's State Council on Auxiliaries.
SURVIVORS: a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn H. and Robert W. Meeks of Neptune Beach, Fla.; a step-daughter and stepson-in-law, Jan and Al Alford of Spencer, Okla.; a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Frances Fordham of Savannah; two grandchildren, Robert A. Meeks of Atlanta and Michael D. Meeks of Plano, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
REMEMBRANCES: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W. 31st Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
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John J. O'Neill Sr.
John Joseph "Jack" O'Neill Sr., 87, widower of Mary Frances O'Neal O'Neill, died Nov. 2 at his home.
The Savannah native attended Pape School, Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He was a Communicant of St. James Catholic Church, was a U.S. Navy officer during World War II and worked for many years in the banking and automobile industries, retiring from Critz.
He was president of the Hibernian Society in 1960 and served on the Savannah Industrial and Domestic Water Supply Commission. He was a former member of the Oglethorpe Club, the Savannah Yacht Club and the Savannah Golf Club.
SURVIVORS: his daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Noel Simpson of Marietta; a son and daughter-in-law, John J. O'Neill Jr. and Judy O'Neill of Tybee Island; a step-daughter, Claire Corrigan of Savannah; three grandchildren, Scott Simpson, Stephanie Fearman and Laura B. Waddell; a great-grandson, Caleb Fearman and several cousins.
VISITATION: 4-6 p.m. Sunday in Sipple Mortuary.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday in St. James Catholic Church, burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Henry V. Rogers Sr.
Henry Van Rogers Sr., 64, died Nov. 1 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
The Quincy, Fla. native had been a resident of Savannah 38 years. He was a member of Brampton Baptist Church and served on the usher board. He retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center.
SURVIVORS: two sons, Henry Van Rogers Jr. of Phenix City, Ala. and Victor Rogers of Savannah; six sisters, Ethel Lee Wilson of Savannah; Louvern Higgins of Rochester, N.Y., Louise Oliver and Gloria Jean Hillary, both of Nashville, Tenn., Betty Jean Couch and Patricia Hillary, both of Sanford, Fla.; five brothers, Edward Oliver, Moses Lewis Oliver, James Rogers and Carl Rogers all of Sanford, Fla., and Robert Lee Rogers of Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren and several other relatives.
VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Williams & Williams Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Brampton Baptist Church, burial in Woodville Cemetery.
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Roebena D. Shoemaker
BEAUFORT -- Roebena Dean Shoemaker, 81, died Nov. 2 at home.
The Ridgeland native was a registered nurse for 25 years and was employed by hospitals in Jasper and Beaufort counties, including Beaufort Naval Hospital. She was past president of AFGE Union at Beaufort Naval Hospital and Parris Island. She was vice-president of Al-Anon and worked with Al-Anon youth program. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.
SURVIVORS: two sons, Clarence Norman Shoemaker of Burton and William L. Shoemaker of Beaufort; a daughter, Margaret A. Bailey of Augusta; two sisters, Jimmie McCombs of Phoenix and Eula Lee Royal of Salt Lake City; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. today at Anderson Funeral Home, with prayer service at 6:30 p.m.
FUNERAL MASS: 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lady's Island, burial in Ridgeland Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 443, Beaufort, SC 29901.
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Aletha L. Smith
Aletha L. Smith, 82, died Nov. 2 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
The Savannah native attended Chatham County local schools. She was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: a daughter-in-law Rose Washington of Savannah; three cousins, Queen Smashum, James Ellis and Lucy Wright, all of Savannah; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Micheal and Brown Funeral Home.
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Freddie N. Stevens Sr.
RICEBORO -- Deacon Freddie N. Stevens, 88, died Nov. 1 at home.
The lifelong resident of Liberty County was a member of First African Baptist Church, Crossroads.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Julia Stevens of Riceboro; four sons, Freddie Stevens Jr. of Savannah, Herman Stevens of Atlanta, Kenneth Stevens and Charles Alvin, both of Miami; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Monday at First African Baptist Church.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday First African Baptist Church.
Dorchester Funeral Home, Midway.
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Donnell K. Watkins Jr.
GERMANY -- Donnell King Watkins Jr. died Oct. 25.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Christ Churchyard, St. Simons Island, with full military honors.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
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Mary H. Wilson
Mary H. Wilson, 79, died Oct. 31 at Candler Hospital.
The Norfolk County, Va. native had been a resident of Savannah the past eight years. She was a retired licensed practical nurse.
SURVIVORS: a sister, Jean Hope Staten of Savannah; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and other relatives.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home.
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Joe Wright Jr.
RIDGELAND -- Joe Wright Jr., 91, died Oct. 31 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
The Ridgeland native was a self-employed mechanic. He was a member of Second Euhaw Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher.
SURVIVORS: six sons, Sgt. Nathaniel Jenkins of Columbus, W. L. Hudson of Fort Myers, Fla., Wilbur Wright of Columbus, William Henry Wright of Bluffton, Elder Harold Wright and Elvin Wright Sr., both of Ridgeland; seven daughters, Alfonia Singleton of Philadelphia, Dorothy DeVore of Pineland, S.C., Bertha Barbara, Daisy Stevenson, Rose Harris and Janie Mae Bush, all of Ridgeland and Janett Smith of Bronx, N.Y.; 62 grandchildren, 97 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. today at Sauls Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Noon Monday at New Road Baptist Church, burial in Grahamville Cemetery.
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