starting with GIT source control

Install git if you don't have it and verify version.

git --version
git version 1.7.10.2 (Apple Git-33)

git config --global user.name "Uki D. Lucas"
git config --global user.email "uki@CyberWalkAbout.com"

Trying to "Clone" remote repository

$ git clone "ssh://git@xyz.xyz.com/xyz/xyz.git" .
Cloning into '.'...



Warning: Permanently added the RSA host key for IP address '174.129.252.219' to the list of known hosts.
Permission denied (publickey).
fatal: The remote end hung up unexpectedly

Add your public key to the external git repository

cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub | pbcopy

Paste it in a notepad:

ssh-rsa AAAAB..........


If you don't have, you can create your public key using command: 
ssh-keygen -t rsa -C ""

If you added your RSA key successfully, try clone again:

uki:git_test uki$ git clone "ssh://zzz@zz.zzz.com/zzz/zzzz.git" .

Cloning into '.'...

remote: Counting objects: 166, done.

remote: Compressing objects: 100% (77/77), done.

remote: Total 166 (delta 51), reused 166 (delta 51)

Receiving objects: 100% (166/166), 375.74 KiB | 467 KiB/s, done.

Resolving deltas: 100% (51/51), done.

uki:git_test uki$ 

Initialize Local Git Repo:

uki:~ uki$ cd /Users/uki/.../.../git/..._git_repo 

uki:local_git_repo uki$ git init

Initialized empty Git repository in /Users/uki/..._git_repo/.git/

For GitHub

curl -s -O http://github-media-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/osx/git-credential-osxkeychain

uki:~ uki$ which git

/usr/bin/git

sudo mv git-credential-osxkeychain /usr/local/git/bin/

git credential-osxkeychain

Maya 3D Tutorials

Video #1

02:17 shelves

view of selected object:

• hot key: 1 - smoothness: polygons rough
• hot key: 2 - smoothness: polygons medium
• hot key: 3 - smoothness: polygons fine
• hot key: 5 - view object
• hot key: 6 - ?
• hot key: 7 - lighting (or black when no lighting)

Scaling of the view:

• Shift + 2 finger side-slide

03:54 selection tools:

• hot key "q" Select tool
• 04:17 lasso select tool
• hot key "w" Move tool
• 04:56 hot key "e" rotation tool

Panels:

• Hypergraph

Hypergraph Panel

09:15 Hotbox

video #2

Hypergraph:

• 01:26 input and output connections
• 02:30 Parenting 
• 03:20and Grouping - select objects + Control g

Video: Non Linear Bend Deformer Maya tutorial.

animations: deformation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI2zSsKGmQM&feature=related

breast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVlJKOKknR8&feature=relmfu

after the OS X v10.8.2 upgrade (Mountain Lion)

problem 1) SVN is missing

$ svn up
-bash: svn: command not found

Downloading svn subversion 1.6.17 here.


“Subversion-1.6.17-1_10.7.x.pkg” can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.

Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers.

Searched App Store for svn.. nothing.

Log in with Apple Developer account here.

Download "Command Line Tools (OS X Mountain Lion)"

After installing the xcode452cltools10_86938211a.dmg package:

$ which svn

/usr/bin/svn

$ svn --version

svn, version 1.6.16 (r1073529)

   compiled Jul 20 2011, 13:37:48

It is still OLD svn, but it will do. :)

How to Get More Power Out of a Sportster 1200 | eHow.com

CouponCabin app ads in Skype!

You may start seeing CouponCabin app advertisements in applications you are using.
Please make sure to:

1. download one
2. rate it
3. tell friends

We will NOT achieve viral effect without your ACTIVE HELP!

Here is example of CouponCabin popping up in Skype: 

The CouponCabin app was designed and created by CyberWalkAbout, a Chicago-based mobile development agency that specializes in state-of-the-art user experience design for Android and Apple iOS.

Small Business Challenge

Small Business Challenge is going on PLESE vote for us:

http://bit.ly/SMB_Cyber_VOTE

Kies - CPU hog.

I am trying to concentrate and write my book, yet my Mac Pro laptop is thinking it has a jet engine powered by termo-nuclear reactor. In another words it is hot and noisy. I check running apps with Control-tab and see nothing suspicious running. I open Activity Monitor and I see that Kies it cranking at 30%, Force closing the offender instantly brings cool peace to my poor Mac.

Kies - a poorly written software that wants to be iTunes, but really it is only annoying.

/Applications/Utilities/Activity\ Monitor.app

eBook: Roadmap for Mobile Business

The summary of our experiences while developing various mobile applications it now available in the eBook format "Roadmap For Mobile Business" on Barnes and Noble (Nook) and Amazon (Kindle).

You can also request Dropbox access with a free PDF version if you write to info@CyberWalkAbout.com with subject "Free PDF eBook", please allow 24 hours to process your request.

Eclipse/Java: running out of memory

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space

or 

Unable to execute dex: Java heap space Java heap space 

If you need to increase the memory, find the eclipse.ini and change maximum Xmx memory (-Xmx512m):

find /Applications/ide/eclipse/Eclipse.app

open /Applications/ide/eclipse/Eclipse.app/Contents/MacOS/eclipse.ini 

if you use a TextWrangler it will open it by default.


-startup
../../../plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.1.0.v20100507.jar
--launcher.library
../../../plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.cocoa.macosx_1.1.1.R36x_v20100810
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.jee.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
512m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-XstartOnFirstThread
-Dorg.eclipse.swt.internal.carbon.smallFonts
-XX:MaxPermSize=512m
-Xms40m
-Xmx1024m
-Xdock:icon=../Resources/Eclipse.icns
-XstartOnFirstThread
-Dorg.eclipse.swt.internal.carbon.smallFonts



NOTE:


Before you go and start increasing available memory please take a look at your code and refractor ANY creation of objects from inside loops, or at least heavy objects like database Statement used in the inserts:

Connection connection = MySqlHelpers.makeDbConnection(db, user, password);
Statement statement = connection.createStatement();

Just removing the Statement from the loop stabilized java process "Real Memory" footprint growth at 61 MB. Removing various Strings variables made much smaller difference.

I noticed that few System.out.println(...) does not really increase the memory footprint.

You can check Activity Monitor to see if you have java process that quickly builds up "Real Memory" from original 40 MB to 176 MB as it is the case here. Notice I still have 845 MB of Free memory, yet the process crashes around 177 MB.

Eclipse Juno set up for Android Development

1. Download "Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers, 210 MB" (64 bit for Intel Mac) from:

http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/

You should get this file:

eclipse-jee-juno-macosx-cocoa-x86_64.tar.gz

2. Unzip it and copy the "eclipse" folder to your Applications (or other convenient place)
uki$ /Applications/ide/Juno/eclipse/Eclipse.app

3. Open eclipse folder and double-click on Eclipse.app

4. Set up the workspace to any folder where you want to keep your code. If you have multiple clients with many library projects it might be good to set them in separate workspaces.

SETTING SVN - SUBCLIPSE

1. Eclipse Help > Install New Software...

2. URL: http://subclipse.tigris.org/update_1.8.x

3. Select ALL and follow the wizard until Subclipse is installed.

You should be able at this point to open Window > Show View > other .. > SVN repositories

and add your repository.

INSTALLING Android Development Toolkit ADT

1. The same way Eclipse Help > Install New Software...

2. URL: https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/

3. name: Android Development Tools (ADT) plugin

4. select all and finish the wizard installation

5. restart IDE

DOWNLOAD ANDROID PACKAGES

Open Android SDK Manager by clicking on Android icon with arrow pointing down

Select and download pretty much every version of SDK and Google APIs, you will need them all when developing any serious apps. This will take very long time.

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Milkweed

Stem milk is used to treat warts.

Tea made of powdered root used for bronchitis.

Dry powdered root for open wounds.

Asclepias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Magnolia

Used for asthma as a tea made if branches.

Ash mixed with pork far used for open wounds.

Magnolia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Licorice

Increase blood pressure.

Coughing and sore throat medicine.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Makasin, or Lady Slipper

Root, collected in late summer is used as tea to treat insomnia and hysteria, reported to be sometimes better than opiates.

parviflorum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Juniper

Used for digestive problems and as antiseptic for wounds and urinary tract.

Effective as insect repellent.

Kills some viruses and bacteria including herpes virus.

Soak dried berries and make tea. Do not overuse.

Juniperus communis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Horsetail (Equisetum seconde)

Used to prevent bone thinning in post-menopausal women.

Used for kidney stone and urinary track infections.

Steep dried plant for 3 hours with a soon of sugar to help release silicon, take a sip of tea every hour or so.

It is rich in silica and helps remove plaque by strengthening artery.

Equisetum arvense - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CouponCabin exceeds 105,000 downloads!

CouponCabin mobile app has exceeded 105,000 downloads in just a few short months and with the current rate of daily downloads it may soon became the most popular app created by CyberWalkAbout team.

CouponCabin mobile app is available on Android Play and Apple Store.

Simple HTTP server using Python

1) Change to your www directory, a location of your files, include at least index.html:

$ cd /Users/uki/Python/web/SimpleHTTPServer/www 

2) Start server at port you want:

$ python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8080


3) Open: http://localhost:8080/

4) Monitor requests:


uki:www uki$ python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8080
Serving HTTP on 0.0.0.0 port 8080 ...
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:00] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 -
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:00] code 404, message File not found
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:00] "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 -
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:12] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 -
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:12] code 404, message File not found
1.0.0.127.in-addr.arpa - - [13/Aug/2012 20:21:12] "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 -

Transparent Button with an Icon

To create a button that is wide enough to press, but transparent, with the icon inside:     

 <ImageButton

                android:id="@+id/save"

                android:layout_width="100dip"

                android:layout_height="wrap_content"

                android:background="@null"

                android:contentDescription="@string/save_text"

                android:src="@drawable/save" />

svn: Commit failed

svn: Commit failed (details follow):

svn: Directory '/trunk/XYZ' is out of date

Solution:

Delete the project including the source files and check it out again.

Conversion to Dalvik format failed with error 1

UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: already added: Lcom/androidquery/AbstractAQuery;

[2012-08-09 22:41:36 - Yachts and Tall Ships] Dx 1 error; aborting

[2012-08-09 22:41:36 - Yachts and Tall Ships] Conversion to Dalvik format failed with error 1

Solution:

Once again, I looked thru all sub projects (library projects) and noticed that I have android-query-0.22.10.jar included twice in two library project libs folders.

I moved the jar to what we call lib_common/libs and referenced that jar from there everywhere I needed.

Do not include the same class name in different library projects, use a single common project were you keep your commonly used jars.

Format JSON in free TextWrangler

Here is an easy way to get formatted JSON in FREE TextWrangler:

Create text (Python) file:
~/Library/Application\ Support/TextWrangler/Text\ Filters/Format\ JSON.py




#!/usr/local/bin/python
import fileinput
import json
if __name__ == "__main__":
  text = ''
  for line in fileinput.input():
    text = text + ' ' + line.strip()    
  jsonObj = json.loads(text)  
  print json.dumps(jsonObj, sort_keys=True, indent=2) 



or shorter:


#!/usr/local/bin/python
import fileinput
import json
print json.dumps( json.loads(''.join([line.strip() for line in fileinput.input()])), sort_keys=True, indent=2)




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Pine needle tea for good health

Our modern society lost what was a common knowledge in the old days.  This post is no news to many in outdoors pioneer circles. My mom gathered wild rose hips, herbs like chamomile for tea. I grew up surrounded by alpine forests and frequenting weekend long hikes to mountains.  

Yet this one has totally escaped me Pine needle tea!

What was more strange that when I was growing up the lemons were hard to come by, and everyone had to have their tea with lemon, for the taste, and for vitamin C content. Yet, I never have heard of pine tea.

The thing is that pine tea, which we could have in unlimited supply, have about 5 times the amount of vitamin C than lemons or orange juice. American Indians have been using it for that purpose.

Pine needles are, of course, not as tasty as lemon, but once I learned about their quality I decided to fix the situation. I have 3 young White Pines in my garden, hence the easy supply.

The way I prepare the tea is by taking a handful of fresh needles and cut them in the 1/2 inch pieces and add little black tea for flavor and some cardamon spice seeds. I boil the water and steep it all in a French press. When the tea cools down it is a truly good drink.

In addition to immunity-boosting vitamin C, pine needless contain vitamin A that helps eyes and oils that influence digestion and are helpful in aromatherapy of respiratory system. The tea also has antioxidants (flavonoids) that prevent aging and tumor growth by binding free radicals. It is also reported to help with the cardiovascular system.

Chicago's Top 100 Digital Companies

I would recommend a great article in Forbes about startups in Chicago by Kelly Reid with infographics by Adam Calica.


Snippet:

"The 193 companies founded in 2011 bucks the trend; there were only 170 companies founded in the prior two years, indicating very positive growth. 193 startups in a year amounts to a new company founded every two days. While we might not have the raw numbers that the Valley has, we have the growth."


Although CyberWalkAbout.com is not mentioned, the companies were selected by number of employees, I am sure we will be mentioned in the future article about "Most Innovative Technology Companies in Chicago"


Full Article:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyreid/2012/08/02/a-new-startup-every-48-hours-chicagos-top-100-digital-companies/

PS: Congratulations MSDSonline.com making top 50 -- Uki was one of the first employee in that company.

The Double Duty Mommy reviews Coupon Cabin app

The Double Duty Mommy reviews Coupon Cabin app:

"I found a 60% coupon for Vistaprint (hello, BlogHer business cards!), 20% Bath & Body Works, 10% at Zulily.com, but more importantly I love all the grocery store coupons."

Check out the amounts of comments she received for this review, wow! 

Congratulations!

To read full review visit:

http://doubledutymommy.com/2012/07/couponcabin-app-review.html/

CouponCabin mobile app has been designed and developed by CyberWalkAbout.com team and is available on Android Play and Apple Store.

Squirrel Hunting Season in Illinois

As the hunting season for squirrels is opening in Illinois, it would be interesting to mention few facts about these animals.
Squirrels like to live in oak and hickory groves where they feed and bury the nuts, only about 80% of nuts are recovered, so they actively help the plant spread. Squirrels are active only in the vicinity of their nest and they don't travel far, but they will venture to nearby grain, or corn field.
Squirrels don't come to the calls, but they get aggravated by them and by making their own calls they betray their position.
When hunting with a bow, shooting up the trees is not a good idea, therefore a patient stocking is a better method than calling.
Squirrels when threaten like to run the opposite side of the tree so patience and shooting them on the ground is the best option.
When overpopulated for a given nut harvest, squirrels will eat more then their normal share of nuts and trees with not get a chance to sprout. In absence of natural predators like wolves and birds of pray hunting helps to maintain the balance. Coyotes, who are not native to Illinois do help. 
The limit is 5 squirrels a day and total of 10 in possession.

CouponCabin.com Releases iPad Version of Popular Savings App.

Thirty-Five Percent of Tablet Owners Have Redeemed a Coupon on Their Device

CouponCabin.com Releases iPad Version of Popular Savings App. 

WHITING, Ind., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Laptops are out, tablets are in. Look around a coffee shop or into the homes of Americans, and you're likely to find a tablet. In fact, a new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that one-in-five (20 percent) U.S. adults own and use a tablet computer such as an iPad, Kindle Fire or Xoom. Adults ages 35-44 reported the highest instance of tablet ownership, at 29 percent. This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from June 20th - 22nd, 2012, among 2,214 U.S. adults ages 18 and older.


Regardless of the age of tablet users, they're spending a lot of time on their devices. When asked how much time they spend on their tablets on a typical day, tablet owners said the following:

• Less than one hour – 53 percent
• One hour to less than two hours – 47 percent
• 2 hours or more – 16 percent

One of the more popular activities on tablet computers is shopping. Nearly one-third of tablet owners (32 percent) report their favorite activity on their device is online shopping, while 35 percent of tablet owners have redeemed a coupon using their tablet. In addition, nearly six-in-ten (57 percent) tablet owners shop on their device while watching TV.


To help shoppers who use tablets save money quickly and easily, CouponCabin.com has launched a free all-in-one coupon app for iPad that allows users to access coupons in every coupon category, including grocery, printable for in-store use, and online codes for hundreds of online retailers. In addition, users of the CouponCabin app will find gas price comparisons, amazing deals on must-have products, free samples and coupons for local stores and restaurants. This version is an update to CouponCabin's popular smartphone app.

"Tablets are such a popular device for shoppers, we wanted to make sure we were providing an optimal shopping experience for those who want to use CouponCabin to save money," said Jackie Warrick, President and Chief Savings Officer at CouponCabin.com. "Our tablet app is a great complement to our smartphone app that is already in-market. In fact, our research shows that 55 percent of those who own a smartphone and tablet would be more likely to use a tablet to make a purchase. Now we can help those shoppers find the best deals as easily as possible no matter how they're shopping."

To download the CouponCabin iPad app, please visit: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/couponcabin/id523161117?ls=1&mt=8


For more information, please visit: http://www.couponcabin.com/mobile/

About CouponCabin.com

CouponCabin.com is a leading online destination for coupons including online coupon codes, printables, grocery coupons and more. Shoppers have saved nearly $250 million since 2003 and with the largest selection of coupons guaranteed to work, CouponCabin is the best place to start searching for savings. The average user saves $19 in just 80 seconds on the site. With customized email newsletters, browser savings alerts, new coupon alerts and more, shoppers will never miss out on a great deal with CouponCabin. For more information, please visit http://www.CouponCabin.com.
www.twitter.com/CouponCabin


www.facebook.com/CouponCabin

Survey Methodology:

This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of CouponCabin from June 20th - 22nd, 2012 among 2,214 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore, no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact: Allison Nawoj, anawoj@couponcabin.com.

The app has been designed and developed by CyberWalkAbout.com team 

CouponCabin app at BlogHer 2012 in New York City

CouponCabin mobile application for iPad will be presented at BlogHer 2012 in New York City. The app has been designed and developed by CyberWalkAbout.com team and is available in Apple Store and Android market (Play Store). This is the 8th annual BlogHer conference with over 4,000 attendees.

Icon.png: failure while uploading to Google Play Market

After upload of APK to Google Market this is exception that Google returns:

The file is invalid: W/ResourceType( 2338): Failure getting entry for 0x7f0200cb (t=1 e=203) in package 0 (error -75) W/ResourceType( 2338): Failure getting entry for 0x7f0200cb (t=1 e=203) in package 0 (error -75) W/ResourceType( 2338): Failure getting entry for 0x7f0200cb (t=1 e=203) in package 0 (error -75) W/ResourceType( 2338): Failure getting entry for 0x7f0200cb (t=1 e=203) in package 0 (error -75) W/ResourceType( 2338): Failure getting entry for 0x7f0200cb (t=1 e=203) in package 0 (error -75) ERROR getting 'android:icon' attribute: attribute is not a string value

The fix was to put to each res/drawable[..] folder you have a copy of the icon.png

hdpi - 72x72
ldpi - 36x36
mdpi - 48x48
xhdpi- 96x96

Elm, best self-bow wood

Elm (Ulmus species) is a tree used probably for the longest time in prehistoric Europe to make bows. One of the oldest bows dated about 8,000 years old, is bow from Holmegaards, Denmark. Many other old elm examples also exist.
Elm wood have very good tension (pull) characteristics and is lighter than hickory,  which makes it faster. It is also stronger than yew. Both of above are excellent bow woods.
Because of slightly weaker compression strength, the bow should be made to have "D", or trapezoid profile with flat belly, the side facing archer.
If the bow is made long enough with wide enough flat belly it will never break if taken care of. The tensile strength allows for crowned (round) back or side facing towards target, this further will decrease the weight in comparison with flat bow and increase the speed of the arrow.
Because of fast, trouble-free drying time, and the "D" cross-section even 2 inch wide young saplings can be used, to make the staves, and after drying the wood, the bows.

Black Bear Bow Hunting

Most of the Black Bear hunting is done from the tree stand with the bait some 20 yards out. Bears are very easily spooked and generally afraid of humans, unusual sounds and smells and they take off running for the woods when scared. They don't stand their ground like Grizzlies. Bears have an excellent sense of smell, exceeding most of dogs. The use of bug sprays is not recommended as it will scare off experienced bears, use bug nets instead.

There are few dozen reported bear-caused fatalities, but considering amount of hunters in three woods every year chances are that 100 other things will kill you before the bear you are hunting. Far more dangerous are sows with cubs in the late spring to random tourists.

The best time to hunt is at dawn and after sunset as this is when most animals are most active. Consider bears ability to run away after being shot in the dark, don't kill in the evening if it is raining, or you may never find it.

Since hunting from the stand can be long and boring bring a book, water and another empty gatorade bottle just in case you need it. If you going to eat choose food with low odor and shrink wrapped in small portions, pack wrappers in zip-lock bag. You don't what to be the bait.

Oh, and if you kill it, you grill it.

protecting & waterproofing traditional arrows

Use a mixture of bee wax and pine pitch to protect your your sinew tied arrows from moisture.

Lili first sailing camp

This was the first time Lili went sailing by herself.
It was the moment her competitive sailing career started, leading her to an international Laser class competition in Kiel, Germany.

P.S.

I wish I had a better-quality of this photo.
It was the pre-high-quality and unlimited-storage smartphone era.

Deer overgrazing check point

This is one of the ways to see if the deer population exceeded the area. There can be about 10 deer per acre, but in some areas, mostly urban parks, there are as many as 25. During summer it is usually not a problem, however by winter deer overgraze the area, by eating gras, twigs and bark and literally starve to death. The numbers differ depending on area vegetation and retain features. Normally, wolves keep population in balance, but since we killed them off, deer have no natural predators. Cars do kill some deer, especially at night and rain.

The rangers figure out the correct deer density and set the hunting quota for the fall.

Archery deer hunt in Fort Hill, Ohio

Special Controlled Deer Hunt Lottery
Adult Archery Hunt at Fort Hill
Oct. 29 - Nov. 23, 2012
WEEKDAYS ONLY - Hunting not permitted on weekends

Fifteen hunters will be selected, via lottery, for a special controlled deer hunt to help control the deer population at Fort Hill in southwest Ohio. Interested hunters, age 18 and over, may enter the lottery using the above form and paying a non-refundable $5 processing fee. Please select whether you are applying as a single adult ($5 fee) or as a two-person team ($10 fee).

To be eligible to hunt, anyone selected in the lottery must also attend a mandatory orientation session at the site on Saturday, October 27. Also, please note: this archery hunt is NOT open on the weekends, and will take place only Monday through Friday, October 29th to November 23rd.

The registration deadline for the Fort Hill Adult Archery Hunt is Oct. 12, 2012 at 5 PM EDT and winners will be notified no later than Oct. 20, 2012.

Notice:
1. The $5.00 processing fee ($10.00 for the Buddy Hunt) is non-refundable.
2. You may apply once -- but only once -- for each of the five different lotteries (Bow Hunt at Adena, Fort Hill Archery Hunt, Fort Hill Youth Hunt, Fort Hill Adult Regular Hunt and Fort Hill Adult Muzzleloaders Hunt). Individuals making multiple applications for the same hunt will automatically be disqualified.

Bow Hunting Adena Mansion & Gardens, Ohio

Applications are being accepted for deer bow and arrow hunters for Adena Mansion & Gardens, Ohio. Only 15 hunters will be selected by lottery. The season is scheduled from November 1, 2012 to February 3, 2013 except for dates December 1 and 2. Visit ohiohistorystore.com

"This limited archery deer hunt allows us to help manage the deer population on the property," said Bob Glotzhober, senior curator of natural history at the Ohio Historical Society. "Uncontrolled population growth in deer herds can result in the destruction of plants in their woodland habitat as well as destruction of cultivated gardens nearby. An uncontrolled deer population also can create unhealthy conditions for the deer and other animals, as well as greater risk to drivers."

Archery deer & turkey hunting in Illinois

• all types of bows are allowed (long bow, recurve, compound)
• minimum of 40# (40 pounds) at 28 inches of pull
• arrows must be at least 20 inches (there are Korean short dart systems there)
• broad-head tip must be used with minimum 7/8 inch diameter cutting blade
• broad-head cutting blades must be metal, knapped: flint, chert, or obsidian
• broad-head cutting blades must metal is mechanically opening

Few additional laws:

• do not carry any guns while bowhunting in Illinois
• keep bow in the carrying case, or zip tie the string while transporting in the car
• no regulations on storying arrows
• no feeding or baiting of animals is allowed
• do not nock arrow until legal hunting hours - 30 minutes before and after sun
• tag has to remind on the deer until animal is processed by taxidermist, or in your kitchen
• the prove of deer sex has to remind until animal is processed by taxidermist, or in your kitchen
• poisoned or explosive arrows are illegal (need verification)

Daily practice at 15 yards

My back yard has only 15-20 meters range, yet it is very important to shoot daily to train muscle strength and good form (muscle memory).

Natalia's 30# lbs recurve bow has only up to about 20 years of effective range, or rather a flat trajectory, which for rabbits and grouse might be plenty good.

I shoot in backyard to practice my form and to work up the strength to shoot my hungarian/mongol 100# bow. I shoot compound bow (65#-85#) to strengten my left hand (lifting and stabilizing my aim) and traditional recurves (45#, 55#, 100#) bow to strengthen my right hand and back muscles.

Natalia has missed Sheltie 6 times in the row! Lucky dog!

How to change AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Launcher Icons

You probably got frustrated with default application icons in Samsung Galaxy Note and like me at first you thought they cannot be changed:

Here are the steps how to change them:

• from Home screen, click "Applications" icon on the RIGHT
• click Menu button
• select "Edit" (pencil) in the Menu
• "Reorganize icons" pop-up will show, click "Switch"
• drag icons in an out to set menu the way you want
• click Menu button and select "Save" (diskette icon)

Optional steps:

• from Home screen, click "Applications" icon on the RIGHT
• click Menu button
• select "View type"
• I like "Alphabetical grid" view as any other makes apps hard to find

Indian Uses of Desert Plants by James W. Cornett

Indian Uses of Desert Plants, Third Edition James Cornett

The Essentials of Anthropology

The Rational Peasant by Samuel L. Popkin

I had this book since around 1996 in the college, University of Maryland, Okinawa, Japan, 

Games without Rules. The often interrupted history of Afganistan by Tamim Ansary

2012

Using Amazon Kindle for development in Eclipse

When you first connect Amazon Kindle device via USB it does not show in the Eclipse Devices listing.

You can quickly fix it by:

1) Modify adb_usb.ini file by adding 0x1949 to the bottom of vendor IDs

$ pico /Users/uki/.android/adb_usb.ini  (replace "uki" with your user name)

2) verify that you have made the change correctly:


$ more /Users/uki/.android/adb_usb.ini
# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.
# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.
# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.
0x1949
$

3) Reset ADB from Eclipse (drop-down arrow on the right hand side of  "Devices")

Device should be showing in "Devices" view now.

NOTE: after updating Eclipse Help -> "Check for Updates" you will have to repeat this procedure.

Techweek Chicago 2012 - Android app

CyberWalkAbout has released an Android app in cooperation with popular social tool GetShortList.com which is the official app for Techweek Chicago 2012. The Android app is a wrapper to the mobile website, but the fully native app is being considered.

The app allows users to have Shortlist always handy on their phone's screen and to conveniently share Shortlist, for the visitors to Chicago the Map feature will provide directions to Merchandise Mart.

Shortlist apps help professionals maximize their time and opportunity at large events. Proprietary matching technology helps attendees and businesses make the right connections based on their goals, professional background and social graph. We call it "accelerating serendipity." You'll call it "amazing."


Shortlist is also an information hub for essentials like sessions, exhibitors and maps. Everything you need to make the most of your time and opportunity is now at your fingertips. So the only question left to ask is, "Who's on your Shortlist?"


Keywords

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Download the app today: http://bit.ly/TechWeek4Android

Arrow Weight and Penetration Test

The calculations below are based on measurements performed by Ike using 60# compound bow. It can be clearly seen there are some inconsistencies probably caused by use of 2 different arrow types (spine, fletching, weight balance), the test would also be more revealing if the longer range was used (Olympic archery is 76.5 yards). Also, in the future, I would add the diameter of the grouping as lighter arrows may be deflected more.

Results: 

SPEED not surpassingly the lighter arrow are faster.

KINETIC ENERGY (KE) not surpassingly the heavier arrows have bigger knocking power. 

However, the above statements tell us NOTHING.

Before I proceed here is a disclaimer about ultimate truth: Any arrow, even a light weight, when well placed will kill a deer by creating massive internal/external bleeding when shooting at short range. 

As we know from gun hunting you can kill an animal with .177 cal bullet up to 200 yards, but at 500 yards a massive .30-06 round rules the skies with it's flat trajectory and power on impact. It is also true for arrows, at further distances arrow will be slowed down by air resistance, pushed sideway by wind, or deflected by brunches and tall grass. Lighter arrows also make for a louder, more abused bow. If you are shooting further, you should not only upgrade to heavier arrows, but also to matching, heavier bow and your own strength and skill to match that that. Keep in mind that medieval archers were mastering and commonly used 130# bows and in some war scenarios 180#. Most of the hunters today should be able work up their strength up to 80# or 90# which is commonly available in compound bow category.

Calculations:

• 407 gn x 259 fps = 59.21 ft-lbs = 80.2 Joules
• 355 gn x 278 fps = 60.90 ft-lbs = 82.5 Joules
• 280 gn x 307 fps = 58.58 ft-lbs = 79.4 Joules
• 245 gn x 322 fps = 56.39 ft-lbs = 76.4 Joules

KE formula =  (fps)^2*(gn)/7000/32.175/2 = ROUND(((fps)^2*(gn)/450450), 2)

1 lbs = 7000 gn (troy grains)
Gravity Acceleration 32.175
1 gn = 64.79891 milligrams