http://www.wikio.com/search=Winchester Wikio - Winchester http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64746900 Stephen Hunter, ace film critic of the WaPo and noted firearms enthusiast, has written the best-- THE BEST-- gun article yet in that paper, surpassing his own paean to the Winchester 30-30. You want the gun to be second nature,... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:13:21 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64746900 2008-07-19T00:13:21Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64721508 Jeffrey Dean Morgan still gets a surprising amount of work on both Grey's Anatomy and Supernatural, despite being killed off during each show's second season. The actor reprised his role as John Winchester in an episode of Supernatural's third season... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:07:03 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64721508 2008-07-18T19:07:03Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64718394 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:51:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64718394 2008-07-18T17:51:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64709967 Yesterday afternoon, Dad and I went out to the range in the height of the heat of the day, to shoot a brand new Colt .45 Model O, to test Winchester Silvertips out of his Super .38, and to sight in an old Marlin .22 semi-auto with a scope. Usually, we can't help ourselves, and end up shooting much, much more. But as the heat approached 100 degrees, and it had been 6 weeks since I had mowed out there, we reached a point where we realized that we would have more fun if we got a cold drink, instead. We were done in 2 hours, which, without either of us having ANYplace that we had to be, is just about a record. I must be getting old. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64709967 2008-07-18T16:30:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64696569 Enter our summer contest and get the chance to win lunch at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons in Oxfordshire, a truffle tree and gourmet seeds. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:40:13 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64696569 2008-07-18T15:40:13Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64674237 An autopsy released Thursday answers some questions about the death of Aaron Winchester, who was shot two months ago while fleeing police. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:26:05 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64674237 2008-07-18T12:26:05Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64666208 I WAS IN LONDON last week. On Tuesday morning, I sat on the judge's bench in a courthouse near King's Cross Road; a small oak-panelled room where Charles Dickens first imagined the story of Oliver Twist. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:16:52 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64666208 2008-07-18T11:16:52Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64668163 Simon Winchester's new book This week's Access Asia newsletter included the following book review of Simon Winchester's Bomb, Book and Compass. You can sign up for their weekly newsletter at their website. Simon Winchester's book is available on Amazon.com The Winchester / Needham Paradox We just ploughed through Simon Winchester's new Bomb, Book and Compass - Joseph Needham and the Great Secrets of China - boy, do we want our money back! Inevitably, if you know a lot about China and Needham, or nothing at all, you'll probably end up reading this book. If you have had (like us, sadly) to grapple with the Needham Paradox (put bluntly - Why didn't China have a Scientific and Industrial Revolution, despite inventing just about everything?) for exam questions, then you probably don't know much about the man - his odd personality and personal life. If you don't know what the Needham Paradox is (and, believe us, a shocking number of people who pass themselves off as China Hands, and who pontificate on China's growth, the existence or not of an entrepreneurial class and write those interminable 'can China innovate?' papers don't know anything about Needham) then this is, to be frank, not that useful an introduction. The fact is that Needham's life was moderately interesting (more than you can say about most of our lives admittedly), but it was the work (the multi-volume Science and Civilization in China) that is really important. There were more interesting people around in China at the time, and so the problem is that the background bio is really an extended footnote turned into a book. What Winchester singularly fails to do, beyond a very cursory description of the basics of the Needham Paradox, is discuss the whole point of Needham's working life. Winchester basically ducks the whole debate and assumes the 'China just stopped trying line', which, in our considered opinion, is wrong - scientific and technical progress did continue throughout the early modern period; the Qing dynasty was a fruitful time too in many areas though after 1800 internal political upheavals dominated and caused havoc adversely affecting innovation and research, while at the same time England had the steam power or 'industrial' revolution and appeared to forge ahead. The fascinating debate continues - though not in the pages of this book, which ends with a rather 'googled' few pages on modern Chongqing for some reason. And a complaint: Winchester's book is a nice background to the period, but a decent edit by someone with a good knowledge of modern Chinese history would have helped. Numerous annoying little mistakes made it through, for instance the USS Panay was not sunk in Shanghai, but upriver evacuating people from Nanjing in 1937 (indeed 28 miles upriver from Nanjing to be precise). Similarly the British Ambassador to China, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, was not strafed by Japanese fighter planes in Shanghai in 1937, but on the road closer to Nanjing. Though we're no fans of Internet research - Google could have quickly corrected these historical errors. Pedants? Us? Never! We have to admit, we usually enjoy Winchester, but this sadly is a half-arsed effort, useful for a little background colour but not much else. This article is from Danwei.org Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:09:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64668163 2008-07-18T05:09:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64634368 Simon Winchester's new book This week's Access Asia newsletter included the following book review of Simon Winchester's Bomb, Book and Compass . You can sign up for their weekly newsletter at their website . Simon Winchester's book is available on Amazon.com The Winchester/Needham Paradox We just ploughed through Simon Winchester's new Bomb, Book and Compass - Joseph Needham and the Great Secrets of China - boy, do we want our money back! Inevitably, if you know a lot about China and Needham, or nothing at all, you'll probably end up reading this book. If you have had (like us, sadly) to grapple with the Needham Paradox (put bluntly - Why didn't China have a Scientific and Industrial Revolution, despite inventing just about everything?) for exam questions, then you probably don't know much about the man - his odd personality and personal life. If you don't know what the Needham Paradox is (and, believe us, a shocking number of people who pass themselves off as China Hands, and who pontificate on China's growth, the existence or not of an entrepreneurial class and write those interminable 'can China innovate?' papers don't know anything about Needham) then this is, to be frank, not that useful an introduction. The fact is that Needham's life was moderately interesting (more than you can say about most of our lives admittedly), but it was the work (the multi-volume Science and Civilization in China) that is really important. There were more interesting people around in China at the time, and so the problem is that the background bio is really an extended footnote turned into a book. What Winchester singularly fails to do, beyond a very cursory description of the basics of the Needham Paradox, is discuss the whole point of Needham's working life. Winchester basically ducks the whole debate and assumes the 'China just stopped trying line', which, in our considered opinion, is wrong - scientific and technical progress did continue throughout the early modern period; the Qing dynasty was a fruitful time too in many areas though after 1800 internal political upheavals dominated and caused havoc adversely affecting innovation and research, while at the same time England had the steam power or 'industrial' revolution and appeared to forge ahead. The fascinating debate continues - though not in the pages of this book, which ends with a rather 'googled' few pages on modern Chongqing for some reason. And a complaint: Winchester's book is a nice background to the period, but a decent edit by someone with a good knowledge of modern Chinese history would have helped. Numerous annoying little mistakes made it through, for instance the USS Panay was not sunk in Shanghai, but upriver evacuating people from Nanjing in 1937 (indeed 28 miles upriver from Nanjing to be precise). Similarly the British Ambassador to China, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, was not strafed by Japanese fighter planes in Shanghai in 1937, but on the road closer to Nanjing. Though we're no fans of Internet research - Google could have quickly corrected these historical errors. Pedants? Us? Never! We have to admit, we usually enjoy Winchester, but this sadly is a half-arsed effort, useful for a little background colour but not much else. This article is from Danwei.org Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:09:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64634368 suggest@danwei.org (Lydia) 2008-07-18T05:09:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64651779 Brendan Fraser, who reprises his role as adventurer Rick O'Connell in the upcoming action film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, told reporters that he missed his former co-star Rachel Weisz, who did not return for the sequel. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64651779 2008-07-18T05:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64682927 Edmonton, AB, Canada - July 16, 2008: The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) has released the 20 most common OPC Technology questions asked by automation integrators. Questions on the latest list ... read more Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:30:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64682927 2008-07-18T00:30:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64613927 I hate to say it, but, come November, I'll probably be holding my nose and voting Republican like I always do. At least that son of a bitch McCain can be trusted to keep his hands off my guns, which is a lot more than I can say for that other son of a bitch, Obama. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:33:58 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64613927 2008-07-17T23:33:58Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64617886 Dear Answer Man, I have read about some of the Blues latest signings. Um, wow! Most teams go for scoring and skill in the free agent market. What are the Blues doing? Paul (Chicago-IL) Paul, I’m glad you are keeping up on the toughness level of the Blues. Hopefully this will help rekindle the lost rivalry between the [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:46:01 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64617886 2008-07-17T22:46:01Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64605730 There have been a lot of fan theories regarding what will happen on Supernatural after the shocking season 3 finale, which left Dean (Jensen Ackles) suspended in Hell after a grisly demise. Creator Eric Kripke has teased that the elder... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:12:28 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64605730 2008-07-17T22:12:28Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64584324 Ammon Shea looks at Merriam's madman. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:11:32 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64584324 2008-07-17T16:11:32Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64580282 YOUTUBE video and tell me what you think. I am sitting here, shaking,i feel sick and i am scared beyond belief. If this is true, i don't want to be around and i WILL make sure i'm not. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:47:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64580282 2008-07-17T15:47:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64559759 Note: I posted this yesterday, but didn’t realize that half the story didn’t show up. Yikes! My apologies. Reposted! First I reported about Obama’s big push in Missouri, then I talked about a renewed push in Iowa. Today, I read about a similar move in Virginia. From TPM: The Obama campaign plans to open 20 new field offices in [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:12:49 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64559759 2008-07-17T15:12:49Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64737278 [Note by Ben 7/18/08 5:12 PM EDT] Promoted, this is an opportunity to see our boys before they are enshrined. As you know Art Monk and Darrell Green are being inducted to the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame, but what you might not of known is that they are making a visit to Winchester, VA for what should be a very fun and exciting charity event. On their way to Canton, OH they are stoping at a select few locations to promote their induction and raise money for the Hilaron Foundation. One of the stops is at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester on July 26th. Their will be a great dinner provided, interviews, auction items, live entertainment, and autograph and photograph opportunities. Other former Redskins and Hall of Famers Charley Taylor and Bobby Mitchell will also be their!! Ill definitly be in attendance as their is a lot of hype here locally! There is more info at www.route281.com , I called 540-722-8700 to order my tickets as they are much cheaper to order over the phone. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:53:16 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64737278 2008-07-17T14:53:16Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64562208 A 67-year-old village postmistress who fought off a hooded robber armed with a metal bar, sees her attacker jailed for seven years. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:57 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64562208 2008-07-17T13:43:57Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64534119 Panasonic ToughBook CF-U1 The ToughBook range is generally more about rugged performance than cutting edge components. It was therefore a surprise when Panasonic announced that it would be launching a product based on the Atom platform a few months ago, and even more of a surprise that it's the first UMPC style device to hit the market with Intel's new chip. So, the ToughBook CF-U1 is stuffed Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:15:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Winchester?rinfoid=64534119 2008-07-17T10:15:00Z