text:
I can connect to my university's eduroam network but very often I lose the connection and cannot reconnect until I reboot the phone. Now I found an app called "eduroam fixer" in the market. What is this app supposed to do exactly, what does it differently to the built-in WPA enterprise support? I cannot properly test the app right now as I'm not anywhere near my campus.
closed as too localized by Flow, Richard Borcsik, Zuul, roxan, onik♦ Sep 20 '12 at 13:05
This question is unlikely to help any future visitors; it is only relevant to a small geographic area, a specific moment in time, or an extraordinarily narrow situation that is not generally applicable to the worldwide audience of the internet. For help making this question more broadly applicable, visit the help center.If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
Judging by the reviews on various sites, this app is unlikely to solve your need to reboot after the connection gets screwed up; users report the same thing occurring with the app.
This thread is particularly relevant. It seems that "Eduroam Fixer" is just a configurator. In particular it allows you connect to Eduroam by changing config files for you; this is useful on some ROMs which (for whatever reason) don't allow you to properly set the certificate through the interface. I'm not 100% clear on the details, but the people in that thread consider it a security risk.


text:
No comments posted. |E-mail|Print | Text Size | Bookmark
Thomas, Wilby run over Watertown, 27-0
WATERTOWN — Watertown co-captain Anthony Yordon paid Wilby's Jacob Thomas the ultimate compliment Friday night after witnessing the four-year tailback's 202-yard, three-touchdown performance.
"Jacob is definitely one of the best running backs in the Naugatuck Valley League," said Yordon following the Wildcats' 27-0 victory over the Indians.
"He's quick, fast, shifty and very talented," said Yordon. "I remember when he was a freshman, and he was very good back then. We did our best to prepare for him, but he proved how good he is."
Thomas, who now has 626 yards and seven TDs for the season, scored the first three touchdowns of the game.
His teammates are rallying around their offensive star.
"We are pounding the ball on almost every down, and Jacob is always getting positive yards," said Wilby senior center Willie Silvestry. "We have a strong front line, and it's a good feeling to see what he can do."
Wilby wide receiver Kasseme Smith marvels at Thomas' uncanny ability to make things happen and says it inspires the Wildcats (3-2), who snapped a two-game losing streak after games with Derby and Ansonia.
"Jacob makes everyone on the team go," said Smith. "He simply does what he is asked to do."
So does Smith, a relentless defensive linebacker, who led the charge with five tackles, including two for losses. He also added a sack.
"I'm playing linebacker, but whatever the coaches ask of me is fine," said Smith. "If I see the run, I will move up and make the play."
Wilby two-way tackle and co-captain Bryan Ballenilla recorded three quarterback sacks with seven tackles while linebacker Alex Guzman added six tackles, and a sack.
"Our defense was fantastic," said Ballenilla. "We really worked hard on our technique in practice. We're getting better overall. We just need to cut down on our penalties. If we do, there's no telling how good we can be."
The Wilby defense twice stymied Watertown scoring chances. In the first quarter, a Watertown drive stalled at the Wildcats' 30. The Indians also turned it over on downs in the third quarter at the Wilby 15.
Wilby's Jayson Johnson scored on a 7-yard TD run in the fourth quarter for the final tally.
Morgan Skelly had an interception near the goal line for Watertown (1-4). Yordon rushed for 113 yards. Watertown's Kyle Sklanka caught three passes for 57 yards from quarterback A.J. Cattaneo.
Reach Mark Jaffee at email@example.com or on Twitter@TheRealJaffman.
Reader Comments
The following are comments from online readers like you. In no way do they represent the view of The Republican-American.
Submit a Comment
We encourage your feedback and dialog.
Please be civil and respectful.
Registered users comments will be posted automatically.
All other comments will be reviewed by our staff before appearing on the Web site.
If you're witty, to the point and quotable, your reader comments may also be included on the Around the Towns page of The Sunday Republican.
Redzone News
Redzone Videos
Redzone Blog
XML_Parser: undefined entity at XML input line 8:18
Photo Galleries

subset: commoncrawl


text:
7 Insanely Advanced Weapons History Somehow Forgot About
As we have mentioned before, technological breakthroughs aren't always built upon or improved -- oftentimes they're just outright forgotten, destroyed or lost to some ridiculous accident.
The same goes with military technology. Some ancient weapons were literally centuries ahead of their time yet wound up in the trash when society decided they were simply too awesome for their time. Like ...
#7. 14th-Century Cruise Missiles
As you're about to find out, the Chinese have a knack for inventing truly awesome things and then forgetting all about them. One of these things was the Chinese Flying Crow with Magic Fire, not to be confused with the band of the same name.
The Chinese also invented tofu, but that's barely interesting enough to deserve a caption.
These 14th-century weapons took inspiration from another weapon, fire-birds, which were actual birds that were outfitted with small pouches of smoldering embers around their necks and released into enemy cities. The red-hot embers would either fall out or burn through the pouches and land on rooftops, starting massive building fires.
The problem with fire-birds was that the birds were alive and would fly not only into the defending city but also to the tents and siege works of the attackers, where they would burn down the camp and shit on everything.
But seriously, birds are the worst.
The Chinese tried to get around this problem with devices that are detailed in the awesomely named Fire Dragon Manual. The Flying Crows were dummy birds constructed with bamboo frames and paper skin, and each one contained an explosive warhead. They were launched into the air via a rocket with a range of more than 1,000 feet. When one crashed into its target, be it a ship or some building in a besieged city, the warhead detonated. While this is a terrific idea, we have to question why the bird disguise is even necessary.
Hopefully it was a little less conspicuous than this picture would have us believe.
The resulting explosion could apparently be seen from miles away. A smaller version, called the free-flying enemy-pounding-thunder-crash bomb (awesome) had internal timers and when launched would explode at a predetermined height, raining down spikes dipped in "tiger-poison."
Made from real tigers.
Forgotten Until ...
This type of winged bomb wouldn't become popular in the Western world until the early 1900s -- nearly 600 years later. And it will probably be another hundred years before they achieve the pure aesthetic awesomeness of the Chinese papier-mache rocket birds.
#6. Fu Go: Japanese Balloon Bombs
In World War II the Japanese looked to strike the American mainland, but no plane of that period could fly across the entire Pacific, and American naval power prevented any Japanese aircraft carriers from getting close enough. In response to this challenge, the Japanese developed the Fu Go, or the balloon bombs, which were basically ICBMs that were a fraction of the cost and were developed decades before long-distance flight-guidance technology existed. The unmanned balloons could navigate the whole Pacific before dropping their payloads via an incredibly simple system of weights and altimeters.
The Japanese knew that only some of the balloons would reach America, but if they were lucky, the balloon would drop its payload on a well-populated city. Otherwise it would hit a rural area and start a massive forest fire, which we're pretty sure can still be considered a win.
In late autumn of 1944, the Japanese released 9,000 balloons, of which about 1,000 managed to reach the United States, some flying as far as Detroit. One even threatened the American nuclear project when the balloon landed on a high-tension line carrying power to a nuclear reactor.
Shooting them down was exactly like blasting womp rats.
At first the Americans were stumped as to the balloons' origin, but closer investigation of some of the debris revealed Japanese characters, which is pretty incriminating. Not wanting the Japanese to know that the balloons were actually working, the U.S. embarked on one of the most enterprising censorship campaigns of the war and covered up evidence of the damage the balloons had caused, presumably attributing all the random explosions to atomic monsters.
Due to the media blackout, Japanese agents monitoring American newspapers thought their balloon high jinks were a bust and halted the program in 1945, when in reality the balloons were considered a serious threat. The Americans were also worried about reports of Japanese biological weapon technology that would be perfectly suited for use as a payload for the balloon bombs.
Fortunately, an alliance of elderly men, farmers and dowdy teachers managed to fight off the Eastern Scourge.
Forgotten Until ...
Because of the extensive media blackout, the balloon bombs were forgotten for the next half-century, until specials on The History Channel brought them back to light.
The History Channel: If It Exploded, We'll Give It a Special.
As for the ability to launch unmanned strikes from an ocean away, the Americans and Soviets both would spend the next 15 years and many billions of dollars developing the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a weapon far more accurate and deadly yet not a fraction as festive as a huge cloud of fire balloons.
#5. Ancient Torpedoes
In the history of naval battles, there were limited means of sinking a enemy ship. You could storm it, smash it with some sort of artillery, ram it with one of your own vessels or smuggle George Clooney in as its captain.
"Let's sink this bitch!"
All of these meant getting dangerously close to your target and consequently risking getting sunk yourself. More than 700 years ago, the Muslims saw the folly in this and developed torpedo boats that would be able to sink a ship from a safe distance.
They looked suspiciously like something designed by Cobra Commander.
Sometime between 1270 and 1280, Hasan al-Rammah wrote The Book of Military Horsemanship and Ingenious War Devices. In the book, he describes a torpedo powered by a built-in rocket that could be launched against enemy ships. Using unmanned fire ships had been part of naval strategy for centuries, but they were difficult to aim and required a ship that would have to be sacrificed, sort of like a maritime suicide bomber.
The al-Rammah, as the torpedo was named, was a point-and-fire weapon way cheaper and more efficient than a fire ship. When activated, the torpedo's built-in rockets would propel it through the water, and tail stabilizers would direct it to the target. A spear on the front would impale itself in the hull of an enemy ship, and then the whole damn thing would explode.
Forgotten Until ...
The torpedo, even in a primitive form, wouldn't be invented for another 500 years. If you think about it, it's kind of amazing that boat technology continued to advance by leaps and bounds for centuries, but the technology of strapping a bomb to a piece of metal and making it blow up said boat slowed to a crawl. You'd think the latter would be way easier.
Boats have the advantage of mixing well with musical theater.
And while we're on the subject ...
#4. Naval Mine
Around the 14th and 15th centuries, the Chinese had already mastered land mines but were getting increasingly angry at enemy junks floating safely up and down their rivers. So, as described in the aforementioned Fire Dragon Manual, Chinese warlords added sea mines to their arsenals.
Supposedly, this is a picture of one.
Called "submarine dragon-kings," the sea mines were submerged wrought-iron cases packed with explosives enclosed in watertight ox bladders -- basically, a grenade made from the urinary tract of a beast of burden. The explosives would stay dry, but with no oxygen, they couldn't be ignited.
To solve this problem, the ancient Chinese developed an extended fuse that would run from the mine's payload through a snorkel made from goat intestines to a float on the surface disguised with duck feathers, proving that above all else, the ancient Chinese wanted their weapons to be absolutely hilarious.
Case in point: the "flying-cloud thunderclap-eruptor."
Another Chinese war manual describes a later model wherein the timed fuse was replaced by a remote ignition device. By using a cord pulled from the shore, the mine was activated by a flint-and-steel firing mechanism that created a spark in the submerged payload and destroyed any nearby target. Presumably the person hiding on the shore holding the other end of the cord would then blow an air horn and launch into an M.C. Hammer end-zone dance.
Forgotten Until ...
Somehow the technology was forgotten by the West, probably because of that whole Dark Ages thing, and there wasn't another recorded use of sea mines until the Battle of the Kegs in 1778 during the Revolutionary War -- more than 300 years later.
It was totally worth the wait.


text:
Our Publications
- Aspen
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Dallas
- The Hamptons
- Hawai'i
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York
- Orange County
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Scottsdale
- Washington, D.C.
The Main Exhibit
The Party
One of the islands' poshest retail destinations, Luxury Row pulled out all the stops for one of the most glamorous art events, Hawaii's Modern Masters.
The Scene
Honolulu socialites and culturati were out in full force to see the ensemble of works curated by Cedar Street Galleries' owner Mike Schnack. Amid the artistic luminaries were noted photographer Franco Salmoiraghi and painter Hilton Kobayashi, whose works graced Chanel. Spotted there was the artist about town John Koga, as was Kristen Chan. Meanwhile, the young and the hip flocked to Gucci to see works by Tonia Moreno and Daniel Stratis.
The Highlights
In the spirit of giving, Luxury Row presented a donation to Honolulu Museum of Art's Art on the Go program, which services at-risk children in the islands. While all the boutiques drew crowds, it was at Tod's where the party kept on pumping. Amid glass pieces by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, revelers indulged in rich tiramisu and Champagne, while General Manager Sanford Lee went above and beyond as the consummate host. –Photos by Tracy Chan


text:
10th Annual Hot Rod Reunion Bowling Green - NHRA Kentucky Was A 10Written by on December 1, 2012 The tenth ever Hot Rod Reunion was a blast from the past
Time travel. On a scientific level we haven't managed to accomplish the feat, but leave it to hot rodders to figure out how to do it with virtually no high-tech equipment. It's as simple as getting in your street rod, vintage drag car, or custom and high tailing it to the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion. Right now there are two of these events a year, one in Bakersfield, California, and the other in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Both events are permanently placed on many hot rodders' "must attend" list, and for good reason.
Street rodding and drag racing began to go their own ways in the late '60s and '70s. Prior to that amicable split hot rodding was directly connected to drag racing. It didn't matter if you had a street car, a drag car, or the more common double-duty car, if you liked hot rods, you liked drag racing. It was that simple.
Like many old friends do, drag racing and street rodding continued to drift apart over the next 20 years. Sometime in the '80s nostalgia drag racing began to take hold and street rodders took note. Some street rods were even making the occasional quarter-mile pass and the stands were beginning to fill whenever the vintage drag cars came to the line. Goodguys Rod & Custom events were instrumental in getting this movement in motion, but it really didn't hit its peak until the National Hot Rod Association had their first Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield. The response was amazing and we must believe even NHRA was pleasantly surprised. The support for vintage '50s-70s drag racing and great hot rods was a perfect match, and much like those old friends who had drifted apart, it took a great reunion to re-establish old ties again. The Hot Rod Reunion quickly became an annual event.
While it seems like just yesterday that we were at the first Bakersfield event, it was actually 21 years ago. It's equally difficult to believe that we were walking the pits, sitting in the great vintage spectator seats, and checking 1,500 hot rods at Bowling Green for the tenth time. Yes, 10 great reunions and we'd put this one high on the list of the best of 10.
From the swap meet to the great action on the dragstrip, it was non-stop fun. This year the weather was much more cooperative than last year, albeit a bit on the hot side. The swap meet held the usual array of real hot rod parts, the pits were filled with everything from vintage front engine rails to Gassers, Funny Cars, and FX cars. In short it was just what we expected, the perfect trip back in time to the golden age of drag racing and hot rodding. This year the Grand Marshall was longtime Top Fuel and Funny Car driver Tom Hoover, while the 2012 Justice Brothers Reunion Spotlight shined on the Middletown, Ohio, Pacemakers Car Club. Also at the banquet were the 2012 Honorees, Jack Ditmars, Jack Moss, Bennie Osborn, Jere Stahl, and Bill Stebbins. The nighttime cackle fest was the crowning moment in a great weekend, with the air filled with equal parts nitromethane and noise.
We'll be back for the 11th Annual AAA, Holley NHRA Reunion again next year, and here's some exciting news: NHRA has announced a first-ever Hot Rod Reunion to be held in New Hampshire in September 2013. So if you're into time travel we'd suggest you mark your calendar for the Hot Rod Reunion next year; it's time well spent.
Painless Performance Products presents
Street Rodder Top 100
For the Top 100 program, STREET RODDER attends 10 selected car shows each year and picks 10 vehicles at each to make up the Top 100. For more on where those shows are and how they're voted on, check www.streetrodder.com.
Painless Tech Tip
If you are mounting a fuel pump on the frame, be sure to mount it as close to the fuel tank as possible and as low as possible as these pumps are designed to push fuel rather than pull fuel.
Direct drive starters have been in use since they were first invented. With the invention of the gear reduction–style starter, they draw less current to operate and provide better clearance for engine to frame and exhaust.
Geezer Gassers
A group of nostalgia drag racers called the Geezer Gassers has been showing up in force at strips from Bakersfield to Beech Bend—wherever Gassers still run. Their purpose? To bring back the cars of the Gas class that ran during the Gasser Wars.
The Geezer Gassers was formed at an Indianapolis Goodguys event, where Chuck Lipka's '40 Willys was included in a field of four to run Gassers. As they grew in popularity, they were approached by other racers with like-appearing and performing cars. They were tired of the bracket racing, and wanted to run in a heads-up format. To quote Lipka, "Whoever heard of losing at a drag race because you went too fast?"
The Geezer Gassers are from the generation of the early '60s, captivated by the Gasser Wars. They grew up watching heroes like Stone, Woods, and Cook; K.S Pittman; "Big John" Mazmanian; and "Ohio George" Montgomery create the one-upmanship of the era's drag race scene. For the Geezer Gassers and other Gasser racers, as well as the fans in the stands, it's all about living in that past. The Nitro cars and other classes continue to have their followers, but these days you're more likely to hear, "When do the Gassers run?"
More Photos From This Article View Slideshow
The Tavoletti & Gearhart Willys launches hard to the delight of the crowd. This coupe is just one of the many fine Gassers running under the Geezer Gassers banner.The great thing about Beech Bend Raceway is you are very close to the action. Speaking of action, nothing brings the fans to their feet quite like the AA/FA Winged Express.Smoke billows from the radiused wheelwells on this good-looking '55 Chevy Gasser. Dragstrips all across the country were swarming with cars similar to this one in the '60s.Wheelie bars? "I don't need no stinkin' wheelie bars" The crowd went wild after this pass. When the Model A came down, the passenger side door flew open. He never lifted, the door slammed shut, and he completed the run.Finding a full-fendered Model A coupe that runs this hard is no easy chore. This little coupe won a couple rounds before being eliminated.While most Gassers were based on the Willys coupe, this '40 Ford takes on an evil look at night when the red Plexiglas headlight covers glow red.When it comes to shear showmanship and speed few things can compete with the Miller Welds & Embry-Riddle University–sponsored jet car action. Elaine Larsen pilots the Miller jet car while Marisha Falk is the Embry-Riddle driver.
Dave Pennington, Germantown, OH / 1933 Ford Tudor All we can say is "not bad for a guy's first paintjob". Dave Pennington did most the work on this sedan, including the blue paint. Willis Pinstriping handled the flames and lines on the car while Grey's Auto Upholstery did the brilliant red leather interior. The top chop was compliments of Times Welding. A detailed small-block Chevy spins the polished Americans.Jack Ostrander, Waterford, MI / 1955 Chevrolet Nomad The biggest surprise on this pristine Nomad lies under the hood. When you were the pilot of a Top Fuel dragster for over 30 years you become fond of horsepower. Somehow he managed to shoehorn an 8-71 blower and twin Holley carbs under the hood. A B-Cool radiator and fan maintain the proper temperatures and all four wheelwells are filled with Billet Specialties wheels.Rick Duffin, Mansfield, TX / 1961 Impala SS Rick Duffin's car was ordered new from the factory with the SS package and the coveted 409 and four-speed. Like so many factory hot rods the 409 had a relatively short life. When Duffin purchased the car the '09 was long gone so a Ramjet 502 and 700-R4 found its way under the hood. Tubular control arms and a Currie 9-inch complete the performance upgrades.Jean and Kert Lancaster, Warner Robins, GA / 1930 Model A coupe It was the Hugger Orange paint that caught our eye, or was it the Moon tank, or possibly the Isky-cammed, dual-quad fed 348 motor? Whatever it was, the more we looked the more we liked about this homebuilt coupe. A 2-inch chop with a van roof insert completes the perfect profile, and yes, it's a four-speed car.James Reading, Shepherdsville, KY / 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Building a timeless custom often takes some restraint. The 3-inch chop, frenched headlights, and tasteful root beer scallops combine with a simple grille to make this custom radical in a subtle way. Jeremy Brown whacked the top while the owner performed a lot of the bodywork. Larry Sneed stitched up the interior behind a '59 Chevrolet dashboard.Jason Graham, Portland, TN / 1930 Model A coupe This is the latest in a string of fine hot rods to roll out of Jason Graham's shop. Employing the radically chopped and channeled approach, the coupe is powered by a '50 Merc Flathead hooked to a T-5 tranny. Gray artillery wheels complement the subdued blue hue, while the black Harrtz cloth roof insert matched the matte finished chassis.Bill Kuntz, Salem, IN / 1933 Ford three-window coupe Not all Top 100 street rods are fresh builds. This owner-built coupe has racked up over 54,000 miles riding on a set of Lobeck rails. PPG single-stage black makes touchup easy on the Redneck body. Inside bright red upholstery includes a very unique "his and hers'" seat track fabricated by Bill so his wife could share driving duties.Carolyn Smith, Mansfield, TX / 1947 Ford woodie It is truly hard to improve on the intrinsic good looks of a stock Ford woodie, and so most people simply don't make many changes. Carolyn Smith loved the original look too, but underneath a small-block Chevy resides in front of a smoothed firewall. Vintage Air keeps it cool and a Mustang II front suspension provides the proper stance.Oscar and Jane Gamble, Paducah, KY / 1932 Ford roadster This roadster redefines the terms detail and packaging. At first glance you see a fine '32 but upon closer inspection you'll find a proper '61 Corvette engine with a pair of Carter WCFB on top hooked to a five-speed and a Winters quick-change rear. Brad Starks handled the paint, but the owner spent untold hours detailing every fastener, bracket, and panel on the car. If you see this car somewhere take a closer look; it's amazing.
Tom Venezia, Dayton, MD / 1941 Willys coupe Straight-axle cars are all the rage, and no car looks better with a nose-high stance than the iconic Willys coupe. Covered in PPG Candy Orange this steel-bodied coupe relies on a Mooneyham 6-71 blown and Hilborn-injected 392 Chrysler Hemi for power. Attention to detail on the car is nothing short of amazing and the street-going coupe runs 12s without pushing it too hard.Randy Tavoletti with Tavoletti Gearheart Racing and "Big Al" Chernik of Acme Racing were the first two members brought on after the original Geezers had banded together. Tavoletti found his '41 Willys in a garage in Gary, IN. It was an original early '60 race car called "Whine-O".


text:
SAN ANTONIO (November 5, 2013) – The San Antonio Rampage announced today several initiatives to help in the fight against cancer. The team will host their fifth annual Face-Off Against Kids Cancer Night, presented by the Little Fighter Foundation, on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. when the team squares off against the Oklahoma City Barons at the AT&T Center.
The team will wear specially designed jerseys featuring the Face-Off Against Kids Cancer logo. The jerseys will be auctioned off immediately following the game with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Little Fighter Foundation and the Face-Off Against Kids Cancer program. The Rampage have raised nearly $50,000 to benefit Face-Off Against Kids Cancer since its inception in 2009.
The Face-Off Against Kids Cancer program pairs Rampage hockey players with children from the Centers for Oncology and Blood Disorders at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio in either early stages of treatment for pediatric cancer or in remission. Throughout the season, the Rampage will host a series of social events in hopes of forging lasting relationships and raising awareness for children's cancer in the community. Past activities have included trips to Sea World, the San Antonio Rodeo and Funtastic Playland.
The Rampage players met their buddies on Oct. 23 during a pizza and board game party at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. The buddies and their families will be in attendance on Saturday night to take in the Rampage game at the AT&T Center. The Little Fighter Foundation is also encouraging fans to shave their heads at 6:00 p.m. prior to the game to help raise awareness for children's cancer. Fans who participate will be eligible to receive a free ticket to Saturday's game.
In addition, several Rampage players have joined the "Movember" cause and will grow mustaches throughout the month of November to raise funds and awareness for cancers that affect men. The month-long initiative will culminate with the team's "Movember Night" on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. when the Rampage take on the Oklahoma City Barons at the AT&T Center.
The team's "Movember Night" will also feature the first-ever Beard & Mustache Competition. For more information on how to register for the competition, click here.
Updates on the team's Movember progress will be posted on SARampage.com and through the team's social media channels. Several members of the Spurs Sports & Entertainment staff will support the team by growing mustaches throughout the month as well.
Fans are encouraged to join the cause by submitting photos of their own mustaches on the team's Facebook page or by tagging @sarampage on Twitter and Instagram. Fans can also donate to the cause by logging on to the team's "Movember" profile here.
The Rampage will host their fourth-annual "Pink in the Rink" game on Friday, Jan. 31 against the Toronto Marlies at the AT&T Center. In three years, the Rampage have raised $116,000 to help in the fight against breast cancer. The last two "Pink in the Rink" games have also featured sellout crowds with a combined 32,356 fans watching the Rampage skate on pink ice in honor of breast health awareness.
Tickets to Rampage home games start at $10 and can be purchased at the AT&T Center Southeast Box Office, by calling a Rampage representative at 210-444-5554 or online at sarampage.com.
The Rampage is one of four professional sports franchises owned and operated by Spurs Sports & Entertainment – the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), the Silver Stars (WNBA) and the Austin Toros (NBA D-League) – and plays its home games at the SS&E operated AT&T Center. The 2013-14 season marks the Rampage's 12th season in the AHL. In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams with more than 87 percent of today's NHL players being AHL graduates.


text:
Byredo Parfums
Black Saffron 100ml
Product Actions
Exclusively Ours!An oriental composition, opens with the bright citrus note of the Asian Pomelo and crisp Juniper Berries, mellowed into a golden silage by Kashmiri Saffron.
100mlStyle # 502336044
Former professional basketball player Ben Gorham launched his Byredo fragrance line for men and women in 2006, to explore the connection between ideas, emotions, memories and scent. In 2015, the Stockholm, Sweden-based brand launched its sleek new handbag collection called Nécessaire de Voyage. The brand's bags, much like its fragrances, are simple, unisex pieces for people on the go.
Need Help? Have Questions? Contact Us.
Please call 1.888.222.7639 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
We're here to help you:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM (ET)
Saturday - Sunday, 10:30 AM - 7 PM (ET)
If you prefer email, we can be reached anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Free Shipping & Returns on all U.S. Orders. See Details.


text:
Yes,Les, It will be my very first, so I will have to ensure I curb my desire to imbibe in everything. I'm hoping to get into a couple of Masterclasses and also meet up with a few of the forummers. Now to start ticking off the days until Oct 24...les taylor wrote:Pete I'm really pleased for you. And what a nice thing for Mrs Musky and your daughter to arrange for you. Is it your first WL? I hope you have a great time.
Malt Meister wrote:Thanks for your reply Wendy. But I was hoping they would sample stuff we can't buy at the LCBO. Laphroiag is there...was hoping to try 15yo and 10yo CS, that we can't get here
I will be in Las Vegas for a week until Oct. 23rd....a day before the event. Not sure if I will have enough recovery time to attend, but will try. Hopefully while in Vegas I can sample and bring back whisky not available at LCBO.
Malt Meister wrote:Wow, small world we live in. I was just in Newmarket too, visiting family. I decided was a good day for a visit since I'm only 45min away. When driving back north, all the other traffic was heading south
CanadianThistle wrote:And I've been stuck in Winnipeg all summer : (
I did participate in a "dueling bourbons" event on Sunday - so all was not a total loss.
Are my fellow Canadian forummers planning any extra-curricular activities post WLTO2008?
Muskrat Portage wrote:...Bolton?


text:
Through the LiveSmart program, NYU offers the following free screenings on the Washington Square campus to the retiree only during the spring semester:
Please register for one or more screenings by sending an e-mail to email@example.com or calling 212-992-LINK (5465). When requesting an appointment, please include your a) full name, b) first, second, and third choice of appointment dates/times, and c) contact information for location/confirmation. Registration is required. Appointments are available in 30 minute increments. Please note that retirees must present an NYU retiree ID card at the screenings.
1 Fasting or a light meal is preferred before cholesterol and glucose testing.
2 For the most accurate Derma Scan results, please arrive wearing minimal face makeup.
3 For the most accurate bone density results, please refrain from wearing clothing that obstructs access to the ankle (i.e. stockings or other fabrics).


text:
Place a classified adPlastics News Classifieds
Back to Classifieds HomeMaterials > Flame Retardants
Let PN Classified Ads Deliver Your Message!
Ask us about our Special Limited Time Recruitment Offer!
Buy 3 ads and get the 4th week for FREE!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Take advantage of the terrific issues coming up in Plastics News:
July 18th - Special Report: Women Breaking the Mold
- Classified Deadline: July 11th
July 25th - Special Report: Pipe, Profile and Tube Extrusion Ranking
- Classified Deadline: July 18th
August 1st - Plastics News Rising Stars
- Classified Deadline: July 25th
August 8th - Classified Deadline: August 1st
August 15th - Rotaional Molders Ranking
- Classified Deadline: August 8th
August 22nd / 29th - Trends in Resin Distribution
- Classified Deadline: August 15th
Look at a Classified Ad as a low cost sales person that generates leads and never rests - 24 / 7 / 365!
Every Classified in the paper is automatically posted online and searchable here on our website as well as EMailed each week in one of four Early Classifieds by EMail.
Contact Plastics News Classified (330) 869-0375 or via EMail.
EMail UsPlace a classified ad
More Events > Upcoming Events
Most Popular
Mitchell Plastics to build $20.5 million facility in Michigan
NEWS Thursday, July 21
Puetz finds challenge in helping start new company
NEWS Thursday, July 21
Kimball Electronics buys injection molding assets
NEWS Thursday, July 21
Milacron commercializes production for Klear Can, recyclable coffee pods
NEWS Thursday, July 21
Idaho and Washington molders merge
NEWS Friday, July 22


text:
The Wells Spa
There has been a settlement at Macreddin Village since the fifth century and The Wells Spa takes its name from the ancient wells which supply water to the site. Today all the water used on site is sourced and purified from these natural springs. The Wells Spa heating and hot water comes from Ireland's largest hotel geo-thermal heat recovery system. The Wells Spa is an adult only 'Destination Spa', featuring a Hammam massage room, wet and dry flotation rooms, heated relaxation loungers, a serail mud chamber, aroma steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tub, numerous water features and a stunning indoor to outdoor swimming pool.
The Wells Spa Skincare Products
Macreddin is an organic oasis renowned for hosting Ireland's only certified Organic & Wild restaurant and is committed to sustainable living.
Naturally, The Wells Spa range of skincare products and treatments shares this philosophy.
baborganicOutstanding effective skincare range from Germany, babororganic is formulated with natural active Alpine botanical ingredients from a controlled organic cultivation. This creates a perfect blend between nature and science to deliver outstanding skin tolerance, skin compatibility and effectiveness.
BABORAll BABOR products are based on the latest advances in skin research. In keeping with BABOR tradition, BABOR use only pure, natural plant oils and extracts together with active plant-derived substances, which are naturally sourced where possible. All BABOR products have a skin-friendly pH value in order to retain skin's delicate natural balance.
DecleorThe Wells Spa philosophy also centers on the therapeutic nature of botanical essential oils and for the holistic client The Wells Spa offers Decleor - the world's foremost aromatherapy specialist, with a selection of face and body treatments using 100% pure and natural essential oils.
For a full list of our fabulous facilities and treatments, please download the following pdf brochure.
The Wells Brochure
* All treatments of other durations are priced accordingly, with 30 minute treatments just €40 and 90 minute treatments €110.
All Residents can enjoy our luxurious Thermal Suite and Wet Area facilities complimentary, these include
- A stunning Vitality Pool, with water features.
- Aroma Steam Room
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Heated Relaxation Loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Hydra Pool
- Sauna
- Ice Showers
- Relaxation Areas
However, it is important that The Wells is an oasis of calm and serenity and therefore there is a limit on the numbers of non-treatment guests in The Wells during busy periods. To facilitate this, a booking system, similar to a restaurant reservation system, is in place, where you can pre-reserve times for visiting The Wells and chilling out. Obviously, this only applies at busy periods and we try to ensure that everybody's needs are catered for.
To pre-reserve your time in the Thermal Suite, please contact The Wells reception on 0402 94790 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Opening hours are 8am to 8pm.
The Wells Spa is an Adult only Spa and as such the Thermal Suite facilities are not permitted to children under 16.
Please view Spa Etiquette before arrival.
To book call The Wells Spa on 0402 94790 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text: Click any of the links below to download their equivalent gaming guides. (PDF) Scroll to the bottom of the page to read all of the gaming guides without downloading. 3 Card Poker Blackjack Craps Let it Ride Mini Baccarat Mississippi Stud Pai Gow Poker Roulette Spanish 21 Texas Hold'Em 3 Card Poker [ 1 / 4 ] ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 31


text:
Why is bass pronounced like base? If bass sounds like base, why isn't ass pronounced as (nearly) ace instead?
Sign up
- Anybody can ask a question
- Anybody can answer
- The best answers are voted up and rise to the top
Checking etymonline.com, we find:
And looking at base, the adjective:
So bass in the musical sense has its origins in base, and the current spelling is influenced by the Italian basso. In other words, the spelling changed out from under the pronunciation.
Bass as in a bass guitar is indeed pronounced the way you say. However, the fish named bass is pronounced just the way it is spelled (with a short a, rhymes with gas).
Asking why in English generally isn't all that productive. The issue with English is that it has been a written language for a very long time. Pronunciations of words often change over time, but they remain spelled the same way for historical reasons. Then sometimes we borrow words verbatim from other languages where the rules are completely different. Bass could be either, as a lot of our technical music words came unchanged from French and Italian back in the late Renaisance.
Bascially, words are just spelled the way they are spelled and you have to memorize them all. If you find one pronounced in some way analogous to how it is spelled, consider yourself lucky.
Ted and Robusto answer the direct question.
Let me just add: There are a lot of general pronunciation rules in English. But there are also a lot of exceptions that have to be memorized.
I've seen statistics on what percentage of English words are spelled phonetically that vary all over the place, from 25% to 90%+. Perhaps that discrepancy comes from your definition of what constitutes "spelled phonetically". i.e. how many rules do you consider? If you insist on one sound per letter, the number of words that that helps you pronounce correctly will be small. Add in all the two-letter combinations, "ph", "ng", "oo", etc, and it goes up considerably. Add in a few more rules, like "e at the end makes the vowel long", and it will go up yet more.
I recall musing once that if you add enough pronunciation rules, then all words are spelled phonetically ... it's just that many rules would apply to only 1 or 2 words. Well, I guess you'd still got stuck on words that have one spelling but two pronunciations. Like, say, "bass".
In practice, it makes sense to learn the rules that apply to many many words, and then memorize the words that are not covered by those rules. There's problem a formula you could work out here for the optimimum number of rules, based on how many words each new rule covers.
My favourite British poem (Wiki entry) illustrates the problem further:
protected by RegDwigнt♦ Apr 10 '12 at 8:13
Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?


text:
Uncommon sparrows following the plows
|A Savannah sparrow. Credit: Mark Szantyr
Things are certainly tougher than when the ground was bare, but birds are remarkably resoureful.
First of all, they can fly. Some no doubt moved in response to the extreme weather, maybe to the Middle Atlantic States or maybe just to a place not too far away that offered food and shelter.
The most obvious of these places are bird feeders. When a friend of mine noted he now had a fox sparrow at this feeder for the first time since November, he was seeing evidence of weather-induced movement.
Things can be especially tough for birds of open grasslands, because those places really get buried.
The birds manage in a variety of ways. In some places tall weeds have now been reduced to short, seed-filled sprigs sticking out of the snow, offering easy access to ground-feeding birds.
In the bits of dairy farm country we have left, manure from barns that's been spread onto fields provides a bonanza for species from crows and pigeons to horned larks and even ducks and geese.
Roads passing through farmland also offer feeding opportunities.
As the plows move through, they often expose weedy strips along the edge of the pavement. That's where I found sparrows feeding avidly Thursday morning when I took a drive around the Mackenzie Reservoir area in Wallingford.
A large driving loop around the reservoir passes through farmland and past some immense houses whose front yards are like small farm fields.
On Cooke Road a long stretch of pavement, with fields on one side and big houses on the other, attracted a flock of sparrows to a thin strip of weedy shoulder bared by the plows.
The flock consisted of at least four vesper sparrows, an uncommon species in our area, and at least six savannah sparrows.
The totals for both were no doubt higher, but there was just enough traffic to keep flushing the birds and making an exact count difficult.
After each passing vehicle they returned, because eating was their top priority.
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Follow Us
Post a reader commentWe encourage your feedback and dialog.
Please be civil and respectful.
If you're witty, to the point and quotable, your reader comments may also be included on the Around the Towns page of The Sunday Republican.
Readers must be registered and logged in to post comments on the site. Registration is free. Click Here to register.
A Subscription is not required to post comments only a Registration.
Log In
|Register / Forgotten Password?
- Birding on a beautiful day
- A breakthrough skiing experience
- Latest news, products for those who hunt, fish
- Unlikely companions found
- Uncommon sparrows following the plows
- The count goes on until the end
- Is the answer really sliding snowshoes?
- Ski resorts add a bit extra to the slopes
- Some birds flock to Connecticut to end winter


text:
Wrestling Stumbles at Super Region 2 DualsJanuary 25, 2014
NEWBERRY, S.C. – Squaring off against the region's top teams, Anderson University wrestling was unable to post a victory at the Super Region 2 Duals on Saturday afternoon at Eleazer Arena.
The Trojans began their day with a 41-6 setback to Findlay, before falling to Shippensburg (33-12), Tiffin (30-19) and nationally ranked Indianapolis (37-15).
"This was a grueling day of competition," Anderson head coach Dock Kelly said. "Super Region 2 is loaded with unbelievable talented wrestlers. Today was a critical day for seeding purposes, and we just didn't quite wrestle to our full capability. We have three critical region matches remaining that could very well shake up the seeding, so we will prepare for this last stretch run of our schedule."
Sophomore Zak Hale led AU in victories on the afternoon, finishing the day 3-1, highlighted by a major decision win over Tiffin's Kyle Ferguson. With his wins, Hale improves to 15-4 on the season, but snapped a 15-bout winning streak with his overtime setback to UIndy's Justin Kieffer.
"Zak Hale wrestled very well considering that he is on the descent down to 133," Kelly said. "He was at a weight disadvantage, but he still held his own against a nationally ranked wrestler in Justin Kieffer."
Following Hale was four Trojans with 2-2 records as Cory Monteforte (125), Keenan Simmons (133), Zane Newton (157) and Eric DeAngelis (184/197) each tallied points on the afternoon. Newton headlines the group as he improved his overall record to 13-7.
Anderson looks to get back in the win column on Thursday when it welcomes Coker to the Abney Athletic Center. First bout is set for 7 p.m.
Findlay 41, Anderson 6
Jan. 25, 2014 | Newberry, S.C. | Eleazer Arena
125: Ben Sergent (UF)dec. Cory Monteforte (AU), 4-2 (TB-1) (UF 3-0)
133: Jared Vancleet (UF) pinned Keenan Simmons (AU), 1:37 (UF 9-0)
141: Zak Hale (AU) dec. Nicholas Skonieczny (UF), 4-1 (UF 9-3)
149: Dalton Nicely (UF) won by forfeit (UF 15-3)
157: Jordan Cowell (UF) maj. dec. Zane Newton (AU), 10-1 (UF 19-3)
165: Brandley Metz (UF) maj. dec. Stephen Wylie (AU), 9-0 (UF 23-3)
174: Adam Walters (UF) pinned Ian Harper (AU), 0:39 (UF 29-3)
184: Eric DeAngelis (AU) dec. Alec Bissel (UF), 8-4 (UF 29-6)
197: Gerald Beck (UF) won by forfeit (UF 35-6)
285: Luke Fleming won by forfeit (UF 41-6)
Shippensburg 33, Anderson 12
Jan. 25, 2014 | Newberry, S.C. | Eleazer Arena
125: David Calambas (SHIP) pinned Cory Monteforte (AU), 4:35 (SHIP 6-0)
133: Chris Miller (SHIP) tech. fall Keenan Simmons (AU), 15-0 (SHIP 11-0)
141: Zak Hale (AU) dec. Karl Lightner (SHIP), 13-5 (SHIP 11-3)
149: Kyle Fellman (SHIP) won by forfeit (SHIP 17-3)
157: Zane Newton (AU) dec. Mark Lentz (SHIP), 1-0 (SHIP 17-6)
165: Stephen Wylie (AU) pinned Colton Rebert (SHIP), 5:00 (SHIP 17-12)
174: Brett Pastore (SHIP) maj. dec. Ian Harper (AU), 10-2 (SHIP 21-12)
184: Double Forfeit
197: Casey Hedash (SHIP) pinned Eric DeAngelis (AU) 2:42 (SHIP 27-12)
285: Jalal Paige won by forfeit (SHIP 33-12)
Tiffin 30, Anderson 19
Jan. 25, 2014 | Newberry, S.C. | Eleazer Arena
125: Cory Monteforte (AU) pinned Kyle Holliday (TIFFIN), 3:35 (AU 6-0)
133: Keenan Simmons (AU) dec. Adam Green (TIFFIN), 8-5 (AU 9-0)
141: Zak Hale (AU) maj. dec. Kyle Ferguson (TIFFIN), 15-4 (AU 13-0)
149: Samphanh Viengmany (TIFFIN) won by forfeit (AU 13-6)
157: Chase Boyd (TIFFIN) dec. Zane Newton (AU), 8-7 (AU 13-9)
165: Jared Chamber (TIFFIN) pinned Ian Harper (AU), 3:34 (TIFFIN 15-13)
174: Christopher Baker (TIFFIN) dec. Stephen Wylie (AU), 8-3 (TIFFIN 18-13)
184: Eric DeAngelis won by forfeit (AU 19-18)
197: Kaleb Matchett (TIFFIN) won by forfeit (TIFFIN 24-19)
285: Kevin Christman (TIFFIN) won by forfeit (TIFFIN 30-19)
Indianapolis 37, Anderson 15
Jan. 25, 2014 | Newberry, S.C. | Eleazer Arena
125: Keenan Simmons (AU) won by forfeit (AU 6-0)
133: Cory Monteforte (AU) won by forfeit (AU 12-0)
141: Justin Kieffer (UIndy) dec. Zak Hale (AU), 5-2 (SV-1) (AU 12-3)
149: Dylan Kavanaugh (UIndy) won by forfeit (AU 12-9)
157: Zane Newton (AU) dec. Barry McGinley (UIndy), 7-4 (AU 15-9)
165: Jeff Weiss (UIndy) inj. Stephen Wylie (AU), 2:00 (Tie 15-15)
174: Weston Davis (UIndy) maj. dec. Ian Harper (AU) 20-10 (UIndy 19-15)
184: Shelby Mappes (UIndy) pinned Eric DeAngelis (AU), 1:04 (UIndy 25-15)
197: Jared Boehm (UIndy) won by forfeit (UIndy 31-15)
285: Evan Wooding (UIndy) won by forfeit (UIndy 37-15)


text:
I know that it's a best practice in a car to change all 4 tires if you change 1, although in practice, it's only done if 3 need to be changed. Does the same thing hold true of a bike?
Sign up
- Anybody can ask a question
- Anybody can answer
- The best answers are voted up and rise to the top
In a car, the weight distribution is relatively even and you tend to get a relatively even wear, so that if 2 or 3 tires are obviously ready for replacement, you probably just can't tell that the others are ready. I suspect that also having 1 tire with a different amount of tread wear than the other tires on a car will lead to an unbalanced configuration that causes tires to wear out faster. (especially a left-right imbalance)
With a bicycle, the rear tire gets more weight on it than the front and will generally wear out more quickly. By as much as 3:1. Because of this, and other reasons, some people will even use a totally different tire on front than on the back. (could have the narrower tire on the front or on the back, depending on what you want to achieve) On a bicycle, it's perfectly fine if one tire has worn down to being effectively smaller than the other. You will never notice if the bike is "leaning" a millimeter or two forward or back.
The rear also tends to pick up more thorns/nails/screws/glass than the front, so there's also that reason the rear may need to be replaced sooner. The usual theory I've heard is that the front tire knocks the sharp things into a point up configuration in time for the rear tire to catch them, but I strongly suspect that it's more about weight distribution: the tire with more weight has a bigger contact patch and will push down harder on something it rolls over.
Overuse of the rear brake instead of learning to use the front brake properly can cause the rear to wear out even quicker.
You also don't want to rotate your tires between front and back. That's something suggested with some cars, I think because you tend to wear the front differently than the back and can get a longer life that way.
However, if you're using the same type of tires on the front and the back, and it's the rear tire that's being replaced, you probably want to move the front to the back, and put the new tire on the front.
You always want your best tire on the front. A blowout in the rear is scary and inconvenient, but a blowout on the front is very likely to lead to a crash. You also need the traction on the front for stopping much more than you need traction on the rear for acceleration. (and because your weight shifts forward as you stop, you just can't get very much traction on the rear for stopping)
You do not need to have equal tires on both wheels. In fact, great setup for XC racing would be using Schwalbe Rocket Ron on front and Racing Ralph on back. These tires have a bit different tread patterns.
Remember, do not make this mistake - do not put your slightly worn tire on front, just replace the rear tire. It is very important to have grip for the front tire, as it is possible to correct your mistake, if rear tire slips, but slipped front tire mostly means a crash.
I believe it's unnecessary except for rare circumstances (some racers may find it necessary). Front and rear do not wear at the same rate, getting a similar performing (or even the same exact model tire) is easy.
It's become a best practice for cars because by the time you need new tires, they don't make the same model anymore. Mismatched tread patterns and grip levels (different rubber compound or even aged vs. new rubber) can make rain/snow handling a little squirrelly, so it's just safer to replace them all. Also, if you rotate them, they should wear at about the same rate anyways.
However, while it is unnecessary, it could depend in part on where and for what reason you ride your bike. If you rely on your bike as a commuter, you might want to be more certain of the reliability of both tires than if you are riding for fun.
There's more to it than simply whether one tire needs replacing.
Much depends on the tire quality and brand. For lightweight tires, such as Continential Grand Prix, I find I get shorter life from the rear. I keep track of how many miles i have on each tire and pay closer attention when I reach typical life span. Flats and such mean that I rarely change both at the same time. Only exception is before going on a multi-day trip where I want to minimize bike issues


text: Adjacent to the Main Inn, the 1778 Saltbox is a nod to our colonial heritage, with 9 spacious and beautifully appointed non-smoking rooms. All have air conditioning, telephones and private baths, some of which are 2-person Jacuzzi tubs. Quaint and romantic, you'll leave the cares of the world behind as you enter a gentler world when you walk through the door.


text:
I got a proof of this but I am quite sure that it is not what was expected on the exam. Also, this proof seems really kludgy and non-kosher.
Because of the density of the raitonals in the reals, there exists a $q\in\mathbb{Q}$ such that $\sqrt3-\frac1 n < q < \sqrt3$
For each n, let $a_n = q$. ($\sqrt3-\frac1 n < a_n < \sqrt3$)
So for n=1. There exists a $q$ such that $\sqrt3-1 < q < \sqrt3$. Choose this q for $a_1$
For n=2, choose $q$ such that $\sqrt3-\frac1 2 < q < \sqrt3$.
Since $\sqrt3-\frac1 n$ converges to $\sqrt3$, $a_n$ must also converge to $\sqrt3$.
So we are constructing a sequence out of things that we are only know the existence of. Also does this require the axiom of choice?
Anyways, on the exam there was a hint "consider $S = \{r\in\mathbb{Q}|r>0 \,\mathrm{and}\,r^2<3\}$" And I am not exctly sure what to make of it other than the fact that $\sup S = \sqrt 3$
Edit: To be specific about my question, is this proof ok? And what is the standard proof (the proof that my prof was hinting at)?


text:
Moving around during labor has been shown to help women deal with the pain. Find some positions that might be helpful.
Some women find warm water makes the pain of contractions a little easier to bear.
No matter how tempting it may be, do not take aspirin while you are in labor. Find out why aspirin is dangerous during pregnancy.
© 2000-2016 Sandbox Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Former Durango resident Rose Marie Martin Halley died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Salt Lake City. She was 88.
Mrs. Halley was born to Charles Lewis and Agnes May Sheedy Martin on Oct. 28, 1923, at their home in Fredonia, Kan.
She graduated with a bachelor�s degree from St. Mary�s College in Leavenworth, Kan. Her family said she majored in chemistry because of the challenge it presented.
After graduation, Mrs. Halley moved to Denver to work as a laboratory technician at St. Joseph�s Hospital. That�s where she met Dr. Tullius Halley, when he was working on his medical residency in surgery. The couple married on July 14, 1947, in Denver.
In 1952, the Halleys moved to Durango, where Dr. Halley joined Dr. Leo W. Lloyd in medical practice.
Mrs. Halley was a devout Catholic. The Halleys were members of St. Columba Parish, where Mrs. Halley was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a charter member of Chapter FX of PEO in Durango, delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered for the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary and was a faithful member of the Durango Motleys, a group that met socially.
Mrs. Halley enjoyed reading, playing bridge, doing needlework and sewing projects, gardening, travel adventures, jeeping in the Southwest Colorado mountains and listening to music. She cherished the time spent with friends and family, especially her grandchildren, her family said.
Dr. and Mrs. Halley moved to Utah in 1999.
Mrs. Halley was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Tullius Halley; and sons Tom Halley and Tim Halley.
She is survived by her children David Halley of Grand Junction, Anne Halley of Salt Lake City, Chuck Halley of Arcadia, Calif., Paul Halley of Fort Worth, Texas, Mike Halley of Seattle and Jean Halley of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated and rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at St. Columba Catholic Church, 1830 East Second Ave., Durango. Burial will take place afterward at Greenmount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cristo Rey Kansas City High School, 211 W. Linwood, Kansas City, MO 64111 or cristoreykc.org; or a charity of one�s choice.


text:
21 May 2012 2:12 PM #1
Way to hide URL bar with autoMaximize: false?
Looking at the API it appears that setting autoMaximize: true isn't recommended. If that is the case is there any other way to cause the iOS URL bar to auto hide? When you have the URL bar, title bar, and tab bar, there just isn't much "work area" left on iPhone. iPad is fine because the URL bar always shows and you have a lot more real estate.
What are people doing for this?
autoMaximize : Boolean
Whether or not to always automatically maximize the viewport on first load and all subsequent orientation changes.
This is set to false by default for a number of reasons:
- Orientation change performance is drastically reduced when this is enabled, on all devices.
- On some devices (mostly Android) this can sometimes cause issues when the default browser zoom setting is changed.
- When wrapping your phone in a native shell, you may get a blank screen.
22 May 2012 12:05 AM #2
22 May 2012 8:51 AM #3
Since we aren't wrapping in native, I wonder if this is the safest bet? All my testing on iPhone shows no problems with fullscreen and I don't see a performance difference either way. Android scares me with all the devices out there so I think leaving it false for them.
viewport: { autoMaximize: Ext.os.is.iOS },
22 May 2012 10:32 AM #4
Setting it to true is generally safe on iOS, apart from version 3. It is very flakey on Android and messes up native packaging though.Sencha Inc.
Robert Dougan - @rdougan
Sencha Touch 2 and Ext JS 4 Core Team Member, SASS/Theming Wizard.
22 May 2012 10:56 AM #5
4 Jun 2012 10:23 AM #6
Here is my latest setting.
viewport: { autoMaximize: !Ext.browser.is.Standalone && Ext.os.is.iOS && Ext.browser.version.isGreaterThan(3) },
26 Jul 2012 11:02 PM #7
this doesnt work for Chrome iOS on iphone, app never loads
20 Sep 2012 8:16 AM #8
I have:
!Ext.browser.is.Standalone && Ext.browser.is.Safari && Ext.os.is.iOS
Reason to add Safari is that the browsers of most of the QRcode readers also do have a problem with autoMaximize
2 Dec 2012 9:35 AM #9
In Browser on Android
Not as a Native app, but just running inside the default browser on my Android phone this settings in app.js works fairly well:
viewport: { autoMaximize: true },
It works when the app/web page is first loaded, and works on orientation change. It does not work when you navigate to a new URL and then press the back button.
The sencha code seems to confirm this. Only 2 cases were handled: (ready and orientationchange)
applyAutoMaximize: function(autoMaximize) { if (Ext.browser.is.WebView) { autoMaximize = false; } if (autoMaximize) { this.on('ready', 'doAutoMaximizeOnReady', this, { single: true }); this.on('orientationchange', 'doAutoMaximizeOnOrientationChange', this); } else { this.un('ready', 'doAutoMaximizeOnReady', this); this.un('orientationchange', 'doAutoMaximizeOnOrientationChange', this); } return autoMaximize; },
4 Dec 2012 11:51 AM #10


text:
I'd like to know if some people got opportunity to use Pentax 645D to shoot panos ? and if so will it fit on M1-L ? I plan to use 645D with Pentax lens 35mm or 25mm (35mm looks pretty lengthy and not sure it'll fit on upper rail).
Thanks for your feedback,


text:
Joshua has 5 tattoos and counting, and his dad doesn't approve. Every time he gets some new ink, he shows his dad and films the disappointed reaction. Aw, geez.
To be fair, maybe the dad doesn't hate tattoos—he could just be right that his son's tattoos are actually "ugly" and "so bad." Unfortunately, the tattoos themselves don't make an appearance in the video, so all we know is that none of them were terrible enough to get Josh disinvited from Christmas.
[H/T Reddit]


text:
I'm looking for a way to make a surface touch sensitive. The sensors have to interface with a keyboard encoder to send signals to the computer as keypresses. This is just the way it has to operate. I have capacitive proximity sensors, but I'm thinking they will not be capable of extending their field to an entire (and irregularly shaped) surface. Is there some kind of capacitive switch that can be used with a foil-like material or fabric-like material that could be glued to the inside of an object, thus making the outside touch sensitive?
Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for electronics and electrical engineering professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Join them; it only takes a minute:
Sign up
Sign up
Here's how it works:
- Anybody can ask a question
- Anybody can answer
- The best answers are voted up and rise to the top
Usually you would etch the capacitive switches onto a PCB, but with an irregular surface some aluminium foil glued to the back of the surface (with wire from foil to capacitive sensing circuit) should work fine.
A uC like the PIC16F1828 would be good for this application, they have a capacitive sensing peripheral with something like 8 (maybe more) channels.


text:
#583/The Four Feathers-Zoltán Korda
This spectacular Technicolor epic, directed by Zoltán Korda, is considered the finest of the many adaptations of A.E.W. Mason's classic 1902 adventure novel about the British Empire's exploits in Africa, and a crowning achievement of Alexander Korda's legendary production company, London Films. Set at the end of the nineteenth century, The Four Feathers follows the travails of a young officer (John Clements) accused of cowardice after he resigns his post on the eve of a major deployment to Khartoum; he must fight to redeem himself in the eyes of his fellow officers (including Ralph Richardson) and fiancée (June Duprez). Featuring music by Miklós Rózsa and Oscar-nominated cinematography by Georges Périnal, The Four Feathers is a thrilling, thunderous epic.
#584/Kuroneko-Kaneto Shindo
In this poetic and atmospheric horror fable, set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan,
a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of itinerant samurai. When a military
hero is sent to dispatch the unseen force, he finds that he must struggle with his own
personal demons as well. From Kaneto Shindo, director of the terror classic Onibaba,
Kuroneko (Black Cat) is a spectacularly eerie twilight tale with a shocking feminist angle,
evoked through ghostly special effects and exquisite cinematography.
#585/Identification of a Woman-Michelangelo Antonioni
Michelangelo Antonioni's Identification of a Woman is a body- and soul-baring voyage into one man's artistic and erotic consciousness. After his wife leaves him, a film director finds himself drawn into affairs with two enigmatic women, while at the same time searching for the right subject (and actress) for his next film. This spellbinding anti-romance was a late-career coup for the legendary Italian filmmaker, and is renowned for its sexual explicitness and an extended scene on a fog- enshrouded highway that stands with the director's greatest set pieces.
#586/Island of Lost Souls-Erle C. Kenton
A twisted treasure from Hollywood's pre-Code horror heyday, Island of Lost Souls is
a cautionary tale of science run amok adapted from H. G. Wells's novel The Island of Dr. Moreau. In one of his first major movie roles, Charles Laughton is a mad doctor conducting ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor (Richard Arlen) who finds himself trapped there. Erle C. Kenton's touchstone of movie terror is elegantly shot by Karl Struss, features groundbreaking makeup effects that inspired generations of monster-movie artists, and costars Bela Lugosi in one his most gruesome roles.
And your Eclipse release:
Eclipse Series 29: Aki Kaurismäki's Leningrad Cowboys
In the late eighties and early nineties, Aki Kaurismäki, the master of the deadpan, fashioned a waggish fish-out-of-water tale about a U.S. tour
by "the worst rock-and-roll band in the world." Leningrad Cowboys Go America's posse of fur-coated, outrageously pompadoured hipsters struck such a chord with international audiences that the fictional band became a genuine attraction, touring the world. Later, Kaurismäki created a sequel, Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses, and filmed a gigantic stadium show the band put on in Helsinki for the rollicking documentary Total Balalaika Show. With this Eclipse series, we present these crackpot musical and comic odysseys, along with five Leningrad Cowboys music videos directed by Kaurismäki.


text:
In the GTD system, Actions represents next actions -- things you can do now to do the next step. But I have a quandry: how do I handle future actions?
Let's say one project is "paint X for my living room." I may need to:
- Brainstorm
- Paint
- Frame it
- Hang it
(I removed concurrent next actions for the sake of focus and simplicity.) Now, how do I handle this?
- Do I put all four into Action -- although the latter three are not actionable yet?
- Do I keep them in stuff -- even though I know what to do with them?
- Or worse yet, do I keep them in my head until I've handled the predecessor items?
I favour the first option, since it allows me to brain-dump a list of actions and know "how many actions until I'm done this project?" The problem then becomes when I look for a next item -- I see a huge list of actions I can't even do yet, because of predecessor/successor relationships. (Which are not mapped anywhere.)
How do I solve this dilemma?


text:
I´ve had some problems with my Ubuntu instalation. I considered reinstalling the OS completely, but the downloads for Ubuntu 12.04 I find online say they are desktop downloads. Can I use one of these downloads for my notebook, or is there a different download I should be looking for?
Ubuntu-desktop runs on netbooks and laptops. If you are concerned about the performance of your laptop running the desktop version of Ubuntu you should try Lubuntu which is a lightweight distro based on Ubuntu but using the LXDE desktop environment. Lubuntu 12.10 is the latest version.
it is as web-e said:
there is an ubuntu-desktop dvd just to differentiate from the ubuntu-server dvd
I run ubuntu-desktop on my netbook just fine


text:
With PredicateBuilder how do I get functionality similar to the SQL IN or NOT IN query?
For example I have a list of IDs and I want to select all of the People whose IDs either Match or do not match the IDs.
The people match functionality is fairly straightforward (although there may be a better way to do it)
var predicate = PredicateBuilder.False<Person>()
foreach (int i in personIDs)
int temp = i;
predicate = predicate.Or(e=>e.PersonID == temp);
return persons.Where(predicate);
So how do I get the opposite? I want all persons whose IDs are not in the personIDs list.


text:
Apologies if this has been asked before (I did check and I believe it wasn't). I have a question about the particle/wave duality of photons (or other particles). Depending on what and how we measure the photon turns out to be either a wave or a particle. Recently I saw some web page (and I can't remember where) that maybe neither is true. Both the wave perception and the particle perception are just that: perceptions, strengthened by our perhaps limited ability to observe. What if the reality of the photon is something else, something "on top" of our two perceptions?? Could someone direct me to a site that could tell me more about it (or maybe debunk the whole idea?)?
This is the idea: when you see the high school equations that describe a parabolic motion, you consequently visualize a flying stone in your mind. Physics does not care about what you imagine, but rather it deals with the equations and their ability to tell you the distance the stone will reach. Because the equations were invented and tuned for that purpose, the numeric results of that mathematical tricks are equal to what happens in nature.
Around the 1930s, some men eventually managed to build a consistent sets of mathematical tricks that correctly give the same results as nature, when dealing with a wide range of problems for which the known theories had failed. It is known as Quantum Mechanics. But, unlike the high school parabolic shot, the equations of QM are there but nobody can imagine a graphical representation.
Whatever it may be happening down there, there is no possible way of depicting it in your human brain. It is just so. You may spend your life thinking about a wave as a transparent diffuse entity that suddenly feels observed and transforms into a tiny hard ball... But the result will be nothing but a headache. With Quantum Mechanics you see the equations and check the result, but there is never a parallel mental image of a flying thing or whatever.
There is however good news, because the most basic of the theory is not difficult to grasp. But bear in mind that it consists on math (by the way, Physics may be well defined as the science that invents mathematical models that resemble the behavior of nature). Google for a small collections of video lectures called "Quantum Entanglements 1" by Susskind. After that, the third volume of the Feynman Lectures is a good choice (but that requires more work).
Of course, there is room for much more than pure math alone, but that room is only accessible in a mentally healthy way after you know the math. With no knowledge of the math, words about Quantum Mechanics are meaningless, and intuitive ideas are unavoidable wrong. Whatever meaning you give to the words "wave" and "particle", there is no way to combine them in a satisfactory explanation without at least some elementary knowledge of Quantum Mechanics.
Assuming you believe quantum field theory, specifically quantum electrodynamics, a photon is neither a particle nor a wave, so your web page is correct in this respect though I hesitate to give it too much credit without seeing its reasoning.
A photon is an excitation in the photon quantum field. It can interact in ways that resemble a particle and it can interact in ways that resemble a wave, but is incorrect to say it is a particle or a wave or some mixture of the two. It is an excitation in a quantum field.
Photons, electrons, quarks,... are always particles [*] and never are waves. As the CERN site correctly notes everything in the universe is made of particles. To be concrete the photon is a boson particle.
The source of the wave-particle duality misconception is pointed out in Ballentine recent textbook on quantum mechanics:
A more detailed discussion is given in the Klein site.
[*] Particle here means quantum particle not Newtonian particle. Quantum particles do not behave as a tiny ping-pong balls, but follow the laws of quantum mechanics.
The statement "Depending on what and how we measure the photon turns out to be either a wave or a particle." is quite old-fashioned, and unhelpful, in my opinion.
Let's consider an electromagnetic wave of frequence $\nu$. Classically, this wave can carry an arbitrarily small amount of energy, i.e., the electromagnetic field can have arbitrarily small wiggles in it, with frequency $\nu$. But this classical picture is wrong: quantum mechanics tells us that a wave of frequency $\nu$ can only have energies $n h \nu$, where $n$ is a non-negative integer and $h$ is Planck's constant. We say that "$n$ photons are present".
Suppose we pass the electromagnetic wave through a narrow slit. Classically, we expect diffraction, and quantum mechanically... exactly the same! All that changed with quantum mechanics is the possible values of the energy contained in the wave. So our $n$ photons 'behave like a wave'.
Now imagine we have an apparatus (perhaps a photographic film) set up to detect the electromagnetic wave. Classically, any amount of energy could be deposited anywhere on the film, but quantum mechanically, we know that absorption occurs via interactions with single atoms/molecules/whatever. Since the electromagnetic field can only carry discrete amounts of energy, and energy is conserved, it must be absorbed in 'units' of $h\nu$. In this sense, it looks like individual particles impinging on the apparatus, each of energy $h\nu$.
Duality Thought Experiment to explain Duality through Quantum Causality
This is in regard to shooting single photons or electrons through a double-slit and the result that show the duality of particle and waveform properties coexisting.
Take Schrodinger's Equation and wherever a term is used, break it down into Mathematics Series functions of units representing space (length) and time (seconds).
Cross-reference Physics "Constants" to these Mathematics Series.
The Constants represent Relativistic Singularities and they are proposed to be formed from differences in non-relativistic quantum causality systems. Relativistic Systems floating upon moderated systems of quantum causality.
A Non-Relativistic Singularity is a constant, but it is not referenced directly to anything observable, only indirectly through the connections with the Relativity Singularities (relativistic physics constants).
Quantum causality exists in 3 fundamental forms:
A quantum null or QC0 A non-evolving causal artifact; Simple Causality or QC1 An evolving causal artifact, Evolving Causality or QC-1
Non-Relativistic Quantum Singularities are made from Static connected systems of QC-1, QC0, and QC1. The Singularities do not change but their effect is to moderate causal formations.
Time is most closely related to the evolving systems of quantum step events. Space is most closely related to the non-evolving systems of quantum step events.
Space/Time is then relative systems of non-evolving quantum causality varying as moderated by Singularities in relation to relative systems of evolving quantum causality systems.
This provides a tool for separable treatment of space/time.
Hence, this provides a basic mathematics connectedness from quantum causality to quantum mechanics. While Schrodinger's Equation provides connectedness to particle physics.
From this, intuitively non-observable systems of causality connect single electrons in both relativistic and non-relativistic mathematics space considerations. The non-relativistic connections as modeled by Shrodinger's Equation moderate certain causal distributions of quantum step events (standing waves as cyclic causality systems for instance).
While the common relativistic connections of evolving causality systems, the same causality systems as related to our eyes, are visually references as particles.
An intuitive proof: Try to think of ANYTHING you can observe that fundamentally is NOT in an evolving state.


text:
Consider a giant sponge, with limbs and tentacles that reach to the horizon. It dips into distant rivers, it delves for deep waters, it digs ditches to catch the rain—all to slake its insatiable thirst.
Clearly, this is no ordinary sea creature quietly snuffling the currents. We have met this sponge, and it is us. We humans are the thirstiest of creatures, and we've developed a nearly insatiable taste for this simple but delectable arrangement of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. But we need more. So much more.
We're not talking about just drinking or bathing. Without water, we'd have practically no energy. Without energy—and therefore cars, planes, laptops, smartphones, and lighting—we wouldn't be doing much.
In almost every type of power plant, water is a major hidden cost. Water cools the blistering steam of thermal plants and allows hydroelectric turbines to churn. It brings biofuel crops from the ground and geothermal energy from the depths of the Earth. Our power sources would be impotent without water.
Don't believe us? Plug your iPhone into the wall, and about half a liter of water must flow through kilometers of pipes, pumps, and the heat exchangers of a power plant. That's a lot of money and machinery just so you can get a 6–watt-hour charge for your flashy little phone. Now, add up all the half-liters of water used to generate the roughly 17 billion megawatt-hours that the world will burn through this year. Trust us, it's a lot of water. In the United States alone, on just one average day, more than 500 billion liters of freshwater travel through the country's power plants—more than twice what flows through the Nile.


text:
How do I clear black, cyan, magenta, or yellow
vertical lines or streaks appearing on printed documents?
1. Click on the link
below to download a test pattern and print the test pattern.
2. Examine
the printed document.
a large, continuous black or colored vertical line passes through all of the
colors, go to STEP 3.
a white vertical line passes through only one color, refer to the solution -
do I clear white vertical lines or streaks appearing on printed
a black or colored line appears in only one color, go to STEP
3. Clean
the corona wire on the drum unit:
a. Power
off the Brother machine. The power switch is located on the lower right
that the top cover is completely open. Failure to completely open the top cover
of the machine before attempting to remove or install consumables may make the
installation or removal of the items difficult or damage the machine.
drum unit and toner assembly can be removed by grasping the center of the drum
and toner assembly and pulling it straight up.
the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or
cloth to avoid spilling and scattering the toner.
d. Locate
the green tab (Corona Wire Cleaner) on the drum assembly.
e. Clean the primary corona wire inside
the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab (Corona Wire Cleaner) from left to
right and from right to left along the drum approximately 7 times. Return the
green tab to the home position.
f. The corona wire cleaner should rest
on the left hand side of the drum unit (as viewed with the drum unit facing away
from you). The small triangle on the corona wire cleaner should be aligned with
the small triangle on the gray portion of the drum unit, which is also on the
left side of the drum.
g. When placing the Corona Wire Cleaner
in the home position (left side of the drum), verify that it is pushed
completely to the left side and aligned with the small triangle on the grey
portion of the drum unit.
Incorrect Location
should be no space between the left side of the drum casing and the Corona Wire
4. Return
the drum unit and toner cartridge to the machine.
5. Slowly
close the top cover of the machine. You should hear a click when the top cover
is closed firmly.
6. Turn
the machine on using the power switch located on the right hand side of the
7. Once
the machine reaches a "Ready" status, print the document that initially
displayed the issue.
If no
lines appear on the document, the issue is resolved.
the problem continues, go to STEP
8. Confirm that the
toner cartridge(s) that matches the line color in STEP
is a genuine Brother toner cartridge.
strongly recommends that customers use only genuine Brother drum units and/or
toner cartridges. Each Brother laser printer is designed to work at pre-set
temperatures that are matched exactly to each of our individual toner
formulations. Each individual component is designed to work with the other
to ensure quality and reliability. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the
hardware performance, print quality and machine reliability. The Brother limited
warranty does not apply to any problem that is caused by the use of third party
drum units, toner cartridges or toner.
If the toner is not
a genuine Brother toner cartridge, replacing the toner cartridge with a genuine
Brother toner may resolve the issue.
If the toner
cartridge is a genuine Brother toner cartridge and the issue is still present,
go to STEP
9. If
the problem continues and your machine is within warranty, you can locate a
Brother Authorized Service Center (ASC) in your area by clicking on the link
http://www.brother-usa.com/service/default.aspx or
contact Brother Customer Service by calling 1-877-Brother (1-877-276-8437)
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
If your machine is out of warranty, you can locate a Brother Authorized Service
Center using the information listed above.
Brother International Corporation Honored by Buyers Laboratory with Summer 2016 Pick ...
Brother International Corporation Honored by Buyers Laboratory with Summer 2016 Pick ...
Brother International Corporation Honored by Buyers Laboratory with Summer 2016 Pick ...


text:
I need to disprove $n!=O(2^n)$ by using limits.
I have found by Stirling's formula $n!$ is $$(2\pi n)^{1/2}\left(\frac{n}e\right)^n\;.$$
I was trying to do
$$\lim_{n\to\infty} {\frac{(2\pi n)^{1/2}\left(\frac{n}e\right)^n}{2^n}}\;.$$
But, this become extremely tedious and does not seem like a proper way..
Can some one give a hand on this?
I have no clue where to go..


text:
On a day when Tiger Woods was handed a two-stroke penalty for an improper ball drop, Watson, who claimed his green jacket with a daring display of shot-making, admitted there is one thing he will not risk on a golf course: taking a chance with the rules.
"I don't know the rule book," Watson told reporters. "I always call in the rules official.
"I've never been in that situation. I've always called in the rules official just like today on 11 I called in the rules official, even though the ball drop was there.
"I just made sure everything went right."
After sneaking into the weekend right on the cut line, Watson was the first man out onto Augusta National and zipped around the layout playing alone.
Mounting an early charge with three straight birdies to open his round, Watson found himself inching up the leaderboard getting to four-under on the day after 10 holes before finding the water on the 11th and calling in a rules official.
Watson settled for a double-bogey six on the par four hole but made sure he did not do anymore damage, calling in a rules official to make sure his drop was correct.
"Once the rules official tells you a rule, that's law," said Watson. "So even if he makes a bad ruling, it's still law. So that's what I went with.
"That's why I always call in the rules official to tell me the right rule or his own interpretation of the rule."
Woods' penalty came after a television viewer phoned in and alerted officials that the world number one had broken the rules when he failed to drop his ball as close as possible to his original spot after finding water on the par-five 15th.
It was not an unfamiliar situation for Watson, who found himself being questioned for a reported rules infraction at the 2007 U.S. Open.
"I've had a phone call from the U.S. Open before, so I know what those phone calls feel like," recalled Watson after returning a third round two-under 70. "I got a call at 8 in the morning.
"They said, "Bubba, you said you double hit it on camera." And I said, "No, I did not double hit it.
"I didn't say that. I said I could have double hit it. I said you have to go back and listen to the tape.
"And we watched it and then I went back to sleep, because the ruling was I was right, whoever called in was wrong."
- Sports & Recreation
- Golf


text:
Free 16oz Medium Coffee with Any Purchase at White Castle
Expires 10/31/12
Not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts, or specials.
One coupon per customer per visit.
While you're there, try their new Grilled Chicken Sliders
4 Comments add a comment
Helps the diarrhea come faster.
dude, i would give anything for a white castle right now...
Free coffee!!!and there's a rumor that they kick in free water also.
I just put the final nail in the coffin (mine or the crave case's? I haven't decided >.<) for fast food coffee I rate it up there behind whoever else had the better one this week, can't complain as free coffee beats no coffee!


text:
For a 2,000-year-old Druid, Atticus O'Sullivan is a pretty fast runner. Good thing, because he's being chased by not one but two goddesses of the hunt - Artemis and Diana - for messing with one of their own. Dodging their slings and arrows, Atticus, Granuaile, and his wolfhound Oberon are making a mad dash across modern-day Europe to seek help from a friend of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His usual magical option of shifting planes is blocked, so instead of playing hide-and-seek, the game plan is...run like hell.
Crashing the pantheon marathon is the Norse god Loki. Killing Atticus is the only loose end he needs to tie up before unleashing Ragnarok - AKA the Apocalypse. Atticus and Granuaile have to outfox the Olympians and contain the god of mischief if they want to go on living - and still have a world to live in.
©2013 Kevin Hearne (P)2013 Random House Audio
"An exciting mix of comedy, action, and mythology... [Atticus] is one of the best main characters currently present in the urban fantasy genre." (Fantasy Book Critic, on Tricked)
"Superb...eminently readable...plenty of quips and zap-pow-bang fighting." (Publishers Weekly, on Hounded)
I read, I write; I listen
"Another Serving of Hilari-tea"
What do you need to survive two thousand years being chased by an assortment of gods from across the mythological spectrum; humor.
In "Hunted,' the Iron Druid chronicles, book six, Atticus and his merry band are on the run across Europe being chased by Artemis and Diana, the Greek and Roman goddesses of the hunt. Loki, one of the Norse gods is still after him ready to begin Ragnarok, and to make his life even more interesting vampires and a group of dark elves are also trying to eliminate the Iron Druid.
With a surprisingly insightful and humorous canine philosophy delivered by Atticus's Irish wolfhound, Oberon, my favorite character in the series, Kevin Hearne writes some of his best lines.
Luke Daniel, the narrator, does another great job and his rendition of the wise cracking canine cracks me up.
""Duck, Damn that arrow was close""
Action-packed, Funny, and Adventurous
Comparing Hunted to other books is hard because I feel Hearne has made such stand alone book series with characters who you rout for and want the outcome to be a happy ending even when you can't see how its going to happen. If I had to compare Hunted and the Iron Druid Chronicles than I would have to say Jim Butcher and the Dresden Files would be a close comparison. The main characters are magic users and really truly wanted to help even though they struggle with their own perceptions and shortcomings but that really makes them enjoyable stories and series.
Actually, it's kind of funny but the last scene in the book was getting Oberon an Irish Wolf Hound bitch and his reaction and the whole scenario had me spitting my milk across the table. In fact, due to that reaction my oldest child is currently listening to Hounded, which is an endorsement all by itself.
The death of Atticus was a tough scene to listen and experience. Even though we learn that his soul catching charm in which he hadn't test (for obvious reasons-He would've had to die) before works as he thought it would. Maybe he should make another and while he is at it make one for "Clever Girl" and Oberon too. But the whole period of not knowing what was happen was a little much I would say. Made a little harder to detect the outcome because in this book we get "Clever Girl" narrating which is new to me, I didn't read/listen to Hearne's novellas so I don't know if she had in previous books.
If you enjoy any magic, fantasy, or just plain funny adventure books then you will enjoy the Iron Druid Chronicles to include Hunted
Sci-fi, detective, cozy. Only give 5s to those books I think stand above the rest. 4 is a good solid book. 3 is average, nothing special.
"Filler between books?"
Almost dropped this to a 3 star. Good ending and a few good parts between, but this book seemed like a link between two stories more than anything else. Like he took a couple chapters and stretched them into a whole book. The ending was a very nice setup for things to come, but you could read the beginning and the last couple chapters and not miss much. Still love Oberon.
I like scifi and urban fantasy. I don't like romance novels. If you are the same my reviews should help.
"More Iron druid Goodness"
The story is enagaging and Luke Daniels does a great job with the narration.
Oberon is my favorite character. HE is the character that really makes the books interesting. His humor and doggy outlook are one of the best parts of the series. Luke Daniels portray makes it even better capturing the humor and nuances perfectly.
Everything. Each character is distinct and memorable. He catptures both the humor as well as emotional content very well.
Yes, but fortunately it was long enough I couldn't.
let's just say that this book came out on the same day as COld Days by Jim Butcher and I listened to this one FIRST.
"Not the best in the series"
I enjoyed the book well enough, but mostly because I have enjoyed the series and characters. Oberon was a fun comedic relief tool in many of the earlier books. In the last two books Oberon has taken a main character role and is constantly interjecting. I don't need a reminder that dogs like sausage, bacon, and bitches every few minutes for an entire book's worth of content. The books are enjoyable because Atticus is so witty and fun himself, there isn't a need for a constant comedic relief, especially if it is the same tired joke that got a few snickers. This book was light on the drama and lore that made the first few books in the series so engaging and fun.
This chapter in the Iron Druid Chronicles seemed a little like a check the box chapter. I don't know that I will continue with the series if there is another book in this vein that goes away from the fun and vibrant characters that are the gods and the engaging recipe that was used in the first few books. If I want to listen to a story that is one third dedicated to the simple mindedness of dogs I would avoid a series that purports to be about gods among us and search out something that is about dogs.
The performance was excellent. Luke Daniels has a good voice spot on emotion and makes the book easy to listen to.
"A series that keeps it's steam"
Some series start off strong, then get weaker - not this one. Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid continues to bring great enjoyment. The story remains fresh and entertaining. I cannot wait for the next installment.
I am sorry to see the death of one of the major characters in this installment; I am curious to see the contributions of the new character introduced at the end of this installment.
I agree with the readers that give this installment 5 stars. Luke Daniels narration is just perfect! Oh, there are a few things I could complain about, but they are so small as to be insignificant. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the other installments in this series. If you haven't read those yet, start there.
"Now with more Oberon"
So, you know how you wait and wait for a book to come out, only to be slammed with the realization that you now want the next book even more than the one you just finished? Yeah. That.
I've enjoyed this series immensely, everything from the fresh characters and interesting plot to the epic narration. (yes, epic) This installment takes Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon on a run for their lives as Artemis and Diana seek revenge in typical Hearne style. And all the while, Loki and Hel are working up a good Ragnarok (the burning of the world) in the background. Granuaile is not my favorite character, so I wasn't in love with the fact that she has her own first person chapters in this book, but it was nicely done and I got used to it pretty fast. Oberon, however, is one of my all time favorite characters, so I was thrilled he got to come along in this adventure. He was actually a huge player this time, and though I was right there with everyone else yelling "more Oberon," when I listened, I was seriously worried that too much of a sidekick, comic relief (and let's face it - dog) character would be too much and ruin it for me. But that wasn't the case, because all I found myself doing was laughing. I can honestly see how an Oberon led short would work now. (hint, hint)
This series gets better and better. Had I any doubts about continuing the series, the epilogue would have crushed them, promising nothing but awesomeness for the next round.
Say something about yourself!
"Not my favorite but still fun!"
Listened for Fun (Audible)
Overall Rating: 3.50
Story Rating: 3.00
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 5.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: The end of Hunted was a little to abrupt and it felt like nothing really happened in the story. I still love the characters but this book in the series left me wanting.
Story Thoughts: Let me start with this, even though I did not enjoy Hunted as much as the rest of the series there was still the Kevin Hearne writing that we all know and love. I can't pinpoint exactly where the book and I didn't connect. I wasn't a fan of having things told from Granuaile's POV but only because she didn't sound like her old quippy self. I like her as a character but her POV parts just felt odd. I did like her in the story when it was from Atticus or Oberon though. Also, it felt like there was a lot of action but not a lot going on in Hunted. Yes, there were allies made and bad guys defeated (sort of) but it felt like one big peace treaty negotiation. Nothing wrong with that but Hunted felt more like filler (every series always has that one book that feels that way, this was this series book). Would I read it again? As part of a series reread absolutely. Do I think it would have worked better for me if I could read the next book? Probably.
Character Thoughts: I love Kevin Hearne's characters. They are the reason I love this series. Atticus, Oberon, and Granuaile are supported by some great characters from Mythology/Folklore/Kevin's Imagination. There were a few sad moments in Hunted and now there are some characters that will no longer be with us. I will miss them but my favorites are still around. You can't go wrong with The Iron Druid characters. They just rock!
Audio Thoughts
Narrated By Luke Daniels / Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
Luke Daniels is awesome! Seriously I could listen to him read the telephone book. However, he excels at Atticus and Oberon. He is the characters in the Iron Druid series. I couldn't imagine anyone but him reading them. If you haven't listened to Luke Daniels read/act/bring to life The Iron Druid Chronicles then you are missing out. I highly recommend him.
Final Thoughts: Even though this wasn't my favorite, Hunted still had its fun moments. Don't miss out on the brilliance that is Oberon and Atticus. They do have their moments!
I am a "Life is Awesome! Strive to be Worthy of it." student of life kind of guy. Feeding on Chaos and Empowering the Good. Group Hug!
"Awesome to the max!"
This series is in the list of my Favorites, Awesome! The whole series from start to finish, both the storyline and narration, flawless (unless you are an over critical hardcore historian in this type of folklore, but I think even they would like this series). If you like these type of books, you will not be disappointed with this series. I hope Kevin Hearne comes out with another one.
"Druid is the new Black..."
I love this series. I have had a really great time listening to the story develop and this last installment is just as good as the first. The characters and story line have fully developed and the action is really quite enthralling. Often with fantasy books they are just brain candy and that's it, however you might find that you actually learn a few tidbits of history. I find that with this series the author mixes Irish Faerie Lore, Norse Mythology, Roman/Greek Pantheon and other realms quite believably without going too far off the rails as far as written history and lore are concerned. This helps with the suspension of disbelief and creates a rich and interesting mindscape that any listener can escape to. I highly recommend starting at the beginning of the series so that the book is understandable, however the author does keep the reader aprised of previous events so one could read this without the others.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Daphne June 22, 2013
The Smithville Inn, Smithville, NJ
From the Bride:I always knew I wanted lace with an open back for my wedding gown. After choosing my beautiful gown with an amazingly long train, all of my girls tried on long chiffon pink dresses in the color "buff". The dresses were so elegant and we were all impressed by how comfortable they felt. Every girl chose a different style on top to reflect their personalities. My wedding day was a perfect sunny summer day. We got married at a garden in front of a lake and danced all afternoon and night at the ballroom. My mother even got a Watters bridesmaid dress after searching for a dress for a whole year. It was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing!
Wtoo Brides Style 16432 Lycette
Mother of the Bride Watters Maids Style 2412 Dahlia
Wtoo Maids Style 183
Wtoo Maids Style 295
Watters Maids Style 3533 Saffron
Watters Maids Style 2595I Tulip