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November 3

Channel 7 (AU) horse racing theme

I was watching the horse racing on Channel 7 (Australia) today and used to preview the big race was a piece of classical music I would like to know the name of. They have used this same tune for a couple of years I think. I have googled but found nothing. Cheers, --Commander Keane (talk) 05:44, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is it on youtube anywhere? Or is it a little too obscure? ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 05:49, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That is a good idea. I searched for the clip (rather than the song) on youtube but didn't find anything. Channel 7 has videos on its website but they have ads, won't play well for me, and there are too many to check. I checked the "Melbourne Cup Highlights" video but it uses the wrong tune.--Commander Keane (talk) 06:05, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Was it the music that comes in at the finish line in the 3rd video from the top here? If so, I have no idea what it is (how shocking!) , but it's not classical. -- JackofOz (talk) 06:21, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Are you talking about that simulated newsreel dealie? ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 06:29, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I think JackofOz means the "Melbourne Cup Highlights" video. At the end of that video there is a tune, it is a similar style to the one I am after, but it is not it.--Commander Keane (talk) 06:33, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that's the one. -- JackofOz (talk) 06:35, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That's what I clicked on, but all I'm seeing is that newsreel parody. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 06:39, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Unless it's documented somewhere (which I'm doubting), it would depend on someone who happened to be watching the telecast at exactly the right time and knowing the answer. I did watch the race, but just the race itself, not the interminable lead up. You may have to ask Channel 7. -- JackofOz (talk) 22:07, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

T206 Honus Wagner baseball card

I was reading this article when I got to this section on "water testing": T206_Honus_Wagner#Failed_water_test. But it doesnt explain what "water testing" means. So whats a "water test" when it relates to cards? What do you do when you water test something? Thanks--SelfQ (talk) 13:15, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No idea, but probably something like what's available on this page: (http://www.cycleback.com/qanda.html) "Fake watermarks can be made by wetting the paper and pressing it with a rubber stamp that contains the design of the watermark in relief. An artificial watermark compresses the fibers instead of separating them as with an authentic watermark. The opacity of this fake watermark will differ from the authentic example. Water will penetrate a genuine watermark faster than the surrounding paper, whereas water on the paper and compressed watermarks will penetrate evenly. There are chemical tests that can also be performed. Obviously, this water test should only be used in exceptional cases, as water can ruin a print. The average collector should not apply water to an expensive or otherwise desirable print." There's another similar example on that page. Seems to be that specific inks or fibers will dissolve/react differently when a bit of water is added. I imagine they'd ahve to do it very carefully, though. zafiroblue05 | Talk 21:51, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Might be more similar to this: "This test basically involves taking a damp edge of a paper towel or cotton tip and wiping the edge or border of the card." Last thing you're going to do is do what you're describing to an Honus Wagner! --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 03:59, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You mean it's not to test if one is a witch? Clarityfiend (talk) 07:31, 4 November 2009 (UTC) [reply]

That baseball card turned me into a newt! ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 17:47, 4 November 2009 (UTC) [reply]

I got better! --Jayron32 22:03, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Were you scared straight? ;D Shaken, not stirred. Ilya Kuryakin ^☭☭☭☭

Family Guy

When do the new episodes come on?Accdude92 (talk to me!) (sign) 14:13, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sundays at 9pm (Eastern/Pacific; 8pm in Central/Mountain) on your local Fox station. The next new episode is this Sunday, 8th November. Xenon54 / talk / 14:40, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Power Rangers: RPM

Is Power Rangers: RPM going to be the last season in the Power Rangers series? David Pro (talk) 19:40, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have a reason not to believe the referenced information in our Power Rangers: RPM article? Dismas|^(talk) 01:45, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]