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Anyone get this working on a Mac?
The whole "Make Link" thing is windows-specific, and I can't get the Launcher program to recognize the HuluDesktop application.
HOW-TO watch Hulu using XBMC and a Remote from your couch, without keyboard or mouse
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chemderived Wrote:Anyone get this working on a Mac? No it Works in Linux. As Proof I'm running HuluDesktop from XBMC using Launcher on Linux. No Problems at all. I think I may make a Video guide since People seem to be having so much trouble. Or at Least Provide Screenshots. Read my [How-To] on Watching Hulu on XBMC Officially without HuluPlus, Web Browser, Hacked Plug-Ins, or Hacked Add-ons. Read it Here: [How-To] Watch Hulu Using XBMC, a Remote, and your Couch(No Keyboard or Mouse Needed) |
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It works great Thanks for the HOWTO Its really awesome.
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2011-01-01 02:16
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On Windows 7...
@b0b_zee Once you've downloaded the Launcher zip, install it from within XBMC: 1) From default skin, open System, then Add-ons 2) Select 'Install from zip file' 3) Navigate to the launcher zip file on your local machine 4) Once installed, return to the home screen and select Programs 5) 'Launcher' should appear in the list of program add-ons Next, download and install the HuluDesktop client, noting the installation path. Once it's installed, return to XBMC. 1) Open the Launcher program by selecting it from the Programs menu 2) Select 'Standalone (normal PC executable) 3) Browse to the HuluDesktop.installation folder (default install for me was %localappdata%\huludesktop) and select HuluDesktop.exe 4) No need to pass the app any arguments 5) Set the title to whatever you want it to appear as under the Programs, Launcher menu When you return to the Programs menu and select launcher, you should see HuluDesktop there (or whatever you chose to name the shortcut). I think I got all the steps there... |
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2011-01-02 03:04
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Quick question. I'm using Windows 7, and I have Launcher working to start HULU Desktop, but it doesn't pass focus to Hulu Desktop when using a remote.
What I mean is that Hulu Desktop launches in full screen, and I can see the mouse pointer, but I can't do anything with the remote until I use the mouse to left click and gain focus in Hulu. I just moved from Media Center/Media Browser using similar launching functionality with no issues. So far I love XBMC but this is causing me heartache in the form of the wife complaining it worked better before. |
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sfgeek Wrote:On Windows 7... Thank you so much. This works, but I have a problem with focus. When I launch Hulu, it launches in the background (fullscreen), but XBMC flashes and then stays fullscreen in the front. Any idea how to get Hulu to take focus? thank you! |
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tmm0f5 Wrote:Thank you so much. This works, but I have a problem with focus. When I launch Hulu, it launches in the background (fullscreen), but XBMC flashes and then stays fullscreen in the front. Any idea how to get Hulu to take focus? See my post above you...same problem except for me Hulu is in front, you just can't use the remote until you left mouseclick. In order to make it in front there is a setting in Hulu Desktop "Always on Top" I tried installing "Executor" plugin and using that instead of Launcher. I was successful in launching Hulu Desktop and getting focus, but when you exit out of Hulu you'll be looking at your desktop as XBMC minimizes. So then I used this suggestion to make XBMC be a fullscreened window rather than true fullscreen, but then when you launch Hulu it doesn't get focus anymore. http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...ight=focus |
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Well include me into this issue as well. Hulu lauches full screen but can't use the remote until you mouse click to gain focus.
As popular as Hulu is I am surprised theres not a better solution or an official XBMC Plugin that would integrate this much smoother. |
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Any way to do this in XBMC Live 10?
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Marina Barrage wins US Green Award
Yes it is on water again and the PUB scored yet another accolade for its engineering work on water storage and conservation. A full description on how the Marina Bay, now turning into a fantastic place for amusement and recreation and around which are located such icons as the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, the Merlion, Fullerton Hotel, the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resorts, Singapore Flyer, Floating Platform,etc, can be found in these links:
The Straits Times
May 8 2009
The Marina Barrage has received the top prize at a competition organised by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
The site, opened in November last year, beat 33 other entries for the Superior Achievement Award which was conferred on Wednesday in Washington DC.
The award honours the best in environmental engineering practices, innovation and economic efficiency.
The Barrage, which has already won two other international awards, was chosen because it provided " a sustainable urban water solution for all", said academy's president Debra Reinhart.
It is only the second project outside the United States to win the award in the last decade.
The Barrage, built to dam the Marina Channel, resulted in the creation of the Marina Reservoir - Singapore's 15th reservoir and the first in the downtown district.
It also controls flooding in nearby low-lying areas such as Chinatown and Little India.
Since last month, seawater has not been allowed into the reservoir, so that the water can be gradually desalted by dilution from rainwater. Once the desalting process is completed in about a year, the water will be ready to be processed into drinking water.Last edited by Loh; 05-12-2009 at 11:13 PM.
Marina Barrage wins top award
Another report from the Straits Times, May 7 2008
By Diana Othman
MARINA Barrage clinched the top award in a prestigious US environmental engineering competition, beating 33 other entries.
Singapore's latest waterfront icon, spanning the southern end of the Marina channel, took the Superior Achievement Award - the highest honour of the competition for the best project entry - at the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE)'s Excellence in Environmental Engineering competition.
It is the second project outside the US to have won the award in the last decade.
The competition is widely considered to be the most prestigious of professional, peer-recognition awards focused exclusively on the field with award defining the best in environmental engineering practices, such as innovation and economic efficiency.
Conceptualised and managed by PUB, the Barrage is more than a regular dam in that it fulfills three purposes:
- It boosts Singapore's water supply by being the 15th reservoir here and the first reservoir in the city centre.
- It acts as a tidal barrier to alleviate flooding in the low-lying parts of the city such as Chinatown and Little India.
-It is also set to become the city's latest lifestyle attraction with water activities and river cruises.
Other awards garnered by the Barrage in the last two years include the Grand Conceptor award at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts' 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards and the Asean Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award.
'The Marina Barrage is a showcase of urban water sustainability. By going beyond water supply and flood control... it demonstrates how an urban water solution can be effectively utilised to meet water needs, and at the same time, enhance the living environment for a better quality of life,' said Mr Yap Kheng Guan, PUB's Director of 3P Network and Project Director of Marina Barrage, who received the award on behalf of PUB at an award presentation luncheon in Washington DC on Wednesday.
'This is important, as cities continue to grow and urbanise, they will require water solutions that can be sustained for generations to come.'Last edited by Loh; 05-12-2009 at 11:25 PM.
Singapore very 'Transparent'...
Yes, I can see through everything.
I am telling a Good side of Singapore.
I worked in Singapore from 1991-1993 as Analysis/Programmer. Occasionally from year 1993 to 2000 while still in Malaysia, I was contracted to do some programming job there due to cheaper labor cost. One of the clients is PWD (Public Works Department of S'pore). They are converting part of their sub-systems to a newer technology. The system I am working on is their Tendering Processing Systems. Together with me there are a few analysis-cum-programmers involved in this project. We have programmers each from these countries: India, China, Singapore and me Malaysia. Their entire Tender big or small (PWD related projects) will be posted to their Notice board and also to Internet (HTML only). Successful bidders will be notified and pasted to the same notice board. I can see many sub-contractors, drivers, Ali and Ah Kow will gathered and get contacts from the successful bidders. I saw Ah Pak in slipper joining the queue to get a piece of the cake.
Only recently I know that this is called Transparent. Hope our counterpart 'CAN' follow this without delay.
Singapore Day- Global Networking with overseas Singaporeans
It used to be a 'no-no' for Singaporeans to work overseas since it means uprooting from one's comfort zone at home and having almost to start all over again in a foreign environment.
But in order to survive and prosper, years ago the government has encouraged those who are able to start a "foreign" wing to expand their business overseas and students went to foreign universities in greater numbers. This has helped Singapore to grow and produce its own 'multinational companies'. So now Singapore is very much engaged in the globalisation process and our young people are more willing to face challenges overseas.
In order to connect Singaporeans overseas, our government has started some years ago, a "Singapore Day" in countries where Singaporeans are found in large numbers to enable them to meet and reminisce about Singapore life. The last one was held in Melbourne, Australia.
This year, Singapore Day returned to London and it seems many Singaporeans living, studying and working in Europe, not necessarily just UK, made it a point to assemble there.
Ms Stefanie Koh reported her impressions in the Straits Times, April 30, 2009 as follows:
Singapore fest in London made her Day, keep it going, please
"I refer to Sunday's report, "Singapore Day in London draws the crowds". Singapore Day 2009 in London was well-planned, thoughtful and oh so Singaporean. The gorgeous location at Hampton Court Palace, with beautiful weather we did not expect (the weather forecast predicted rain), made the day enjoyable anad memorable.
We were among 12,000 people who turned up, looking forward to chwee kway, roti prata, Hokkien mee, laksa and chicken rice. Yes, we can find some hawker fare in London in restaurants (unfortunately at restaurant prices), but nothing beats queueing up for food with fellow Singaporeans in a foreign land, and hearing "Mai tu liao' (Don't delay in Hokkien) and "Jialat (horrors), you think got enough when it's our turn or not?" at the same time.
I believe in speaking proper English. But Singlish is a part of me, so it was great to hear the mix and match of sentences formed with our various languages and dialects.
I told my colleagues from other countries working in London that I was looking forward to Singapore Day and what kind of event it would be, and they asked why such a day was not organized for them.
Kudos to everyone who put on such an awesome event. This is my list of what made the day memorably Singaporean:
* An Electronic Road Pricing (ERP ) gantry as the entrance;
* Listing the hawker names of the food;
* Balloons showing Ah Meng (our most popular late orang utan), Singa the courtesy lion, and all the signs prohibiting things like durians;
* Watching Dim Sum Dollies and Hossan Leong perform a hilarious History of Singapore, Sebastian Tan as Broadway Beng, and Taufik Batisah singing;
* Hearing Singaporeans speak Singlish;
* Being "boringly" civilized, queueing up in an orderly fashion and not making trouble;
* A goodie bag in the shape of a mooncake paper bag;
* Booths emphasising the importance of national service and showcasing our clean and green city, and;
* Water stations with a sign, "Thirsty or not?"
I hope we continue to have Singapore Day for overseas Singaporeans. I would love all overseas Singaporeans to be able to enjoy a day with friends from home in the city where they are living, studying or working.
And another letter from Mr Anand A. Vathiyar:
"I was at Singapore Day 2009 in London last Saturday and was thoroughly
impressed with everything.
From the well-trained and well-informed volunteers and civil service folk, the efficient yet intimate layout of information at the tents and booths, and the sumptuous local fare on offer, to even entertainment that allowed gentle ribbing of the Government and our way of life.
The whole event was such a breath of fresh air that its deft, light touch impressed me thoroughly. I was left wondering if the Singapore Tourism Board was behind it, but - surprise, surprise - I found out it was, in fact, an initiative of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Perhaps the PMO and Singapore Day organisers can share their success story with other government agencies so local events can be more audience-relevant, like Singapore Day 2009, which ws aa day to remember. Well done to all involved."Last edited by Loh; 05-13-2009 at 06:14 AM.
All nice pics there ! thanks, uncle loh. I din know about Singapore day.
I can see the love blossom. Most pictures had 'i love sg' .. ~
If you do a search of the phrase "maid abuse" in Google (I did it via an anonymous proxy so that Google does not bias the search towards Singapore) you will find that the 6 of the top 8 results are links to articles about maid abuse in Singapore. Why do a small but significant number of Singaporeans treat their maids this way?
Maids are paid about $300 per month yet some Singaporeans have high expectations of them - some even expect the maid not to make mistakes and punish them severely when they do. How would you like to be treated if you're paid $300 a month to do a job? Lets put it this way, there are people who make millions and get away with mistakes simply by calling them 'honest mistakes' or blaming others for their mistakes. I've heard of people deducting their maid's pay when the maid breaks something....you have to remember how painful it is for the maid when you deduct her pay ...she gets only $300 a month. Others are very suspicious of their maids after reading those dramatised juicy stories on the New Paper about maids bringing men to the house or maids having boy friends outside. For this reason many still refuse to give their maids one day off per week. I'm sure many of these stories are true because maids are also human beings - they can go astray just as married men, married women and teenagers go and do things they are not suppose to do....but how many of you lock up your husbands, wives and teenage children for the same reasons. You can't just jail people in your house because you think they might do something wrong. However, all these can be considered minor compared with the cases of maid abuse we read about so frequently in the newspapers....
Why are there so many maid abuse cases in Singapore??? I had coffeeshop discussions with a number of people and these were the reasons cited....
1. High Levels of Stress. I believe we have the highest number of massage chairs sold per capita in the world ....hmm we frequently rank the highest in surveys on stress levels. There are not too many outlets for people's frustrations and stress...hey they can't just go out on the streets to protest and let go. So things can happen when they get home all stressed up and find that their maid has broken something at home ....they might just explode.
2. High Expectations. Some people expect their maids who are paid $300 to operate at the same level of efficiency as themselves (who are paid $8k?). They become terribly disappointed and upset when their maids does something they think is 'stupid'...
3. High Levy. The govt takes a chunk (40%?) of what is paid to hire a maid. Our govt takes in one month for each maid what the Malaysian govt takes in one year as maid levy...and they don't have maid levy in Hong Kong. What the maid levy does is to accentuate the expectations gap - the employer pays a total of $600...but gets an inexperienced maid who is paid $300. This gap causes many problems.
4. Lack of Respect for Human Rights. We are taught to read and count in school...but how many have been taught what human rights are? I remember moral education in my day was about Confucian ethics - respect leaders, respect elders...nothing about human rights. Given that human rights seems a 'dirty phrase' and respect for human rights seen as religious fanaticism in Singapore, it is not inconceivable a small number people have no clue that people coming from 3rd world who are less educated and poorer than us have basic rights as human beings....they may not hit another Singaporeans but they think nothing of physically punishing their maids.
Our maids earn the lowest pay in the world and suffer from high cases of abuse....what does that say about Singapore as a society?
**From: Diary Of A Singaporean Mind
Loh, once you start a thread you are sort of openning a window to let in an exchange of different points of view. But you cannot control what comes through that window. The real test is what the readers think after they read enough input to this thread. I believe 'Singapore Also Can' can come out strong, but it must also accept the bad, the not so good and the good that is said about it. I think Singapore will come out stronger if it can accept criticism, bricks and bats and also all that is good about Singapore. Don't you think this is better than one person's perspective?
The purpose of my thread has been stated as:
"So I would like to start this section dedicated to Singapore's past, present and future achievements in all fields of human endeavour, whether in economics, social development, politics, education, sports, the arts, design, medicine, science, law, engineering, IT, media, Guinness World Records, etc, etc."
This thread is not about all things on Singapore, certainly not negative topics like "abused maids" which must be of interest to and affect many other countries as well.
I do not have all the resources to discuss this problem, to refute the facts or otherwise of an opinion by an anonymous person just plucked out from the internet. Otherwise there will be no end to it.
So it is more appropriate for Dato to discuss this problem of "Abused Maids" under a separate thread so that we can have opinions from a wider spectrum of our BC membership.
But in 'all fields of human endeavour' lies human beings, from emperors to pariahs. Foreign domestic workers free up many citizens so they can contribute more to the economy. Take foreign domestic workers away both the economies of Singapore and Hong Kong will collapse. So will the exporting countries of these workers be similarly affected. In a way these workers are 'partners' (or unsung heroes) in a sphere of prosperity that will play a very significant role in the future of Singapore, Hong Kong, and this region.
I understand what you mean and I respect your views on this subject. However as I've stated it is not my intention to discuss all and sundry in this thread. For such a wide topic as "Abused Maids" that affects so many countries including Hong Kong and Malaysia, I think it is fair that others give their opinions as well and this is best done in a separate thread.
It is understood now. Thanks Uncle Loh for highlighted my comment to the Moderator.
This thread is totally different with 'Malaysia Boleh Spirits' thread, where has been banned by Kwun due to more and more politic talks inside. But, i find it it would be better if the thread is remain for us, at least, one of a platform to get top know the things happened around Malaysia whether in the past or present, GOOD or BAD things, POSITIVE and NEGATIVE critics.....
I am truly sad about 'Singapore Also Can' since only great achievements that are allowed to be discussed. Other than that, all swept under the carpet, especially under Uncle Loh house's carpet.
I salute Uncle Loh for so patriotic and love his own country, Singapore.
Singapore Boleh!!
Asian Youth Games 2009
Singapore was awarded the honour of hosting the first Asian Youth Games 2009 from June 29, 2009 to July 7, 2009 by the Olympic Council of Asia. The Opening Ceremony will be held in the evening at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on June 29 and I just bought a ticket to witness the event.
Information extracted from Wikipedia:
"The plan for the Asian Youth Games was part of Singapores bid to stage the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (YOG). The purpose is to allow youths to use the chance to benchmark their performances against youth teams from Asian nations. The Games will also provide Singapore with an opportunity to test organisational and logistical capabilities in advance of the 2010 YOG.
The Singapore Asian Youth Games 2009 will see an estimated 1300 athletes aged between 14 and 17 from 45 countries competing in more than 80 sporting events.
Venue and Sports
1. Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Aquatics (Diving)
2. Singapore Sports School Aquatics (Swimming)
3. Bishan Stadium Athletics (Football)
4. Siloso Beach Beach (Volleyball)
5. Anglican High School (3-on-3 Basketball)
6. National Sailing Centre (Sailing)
7. Toa Payoh Sports Hall (Table Tennis)
8. Downtown East (Bowling)
9. SAFRA Yishun (Shooting)
Games Village
NTUC Downtown East originally was the planned Games Village for athletes and officials. However, a recent decision was made to move the Games Village to central Singapore at Swissotel The Stamford.
Frasia, which means Friends of Asia, is the name of the official mascot for the 1st Asian Youth Games. The mascot embodies the values and spirit of the Asian Youth Games
thank you for your sharing...my maid comes from indonesia...she had worked in singapore for 4 years before coming to work in hong kong
she told me that her master in Singapore was very very very very cruel to her ...from her description, i really couldn't believe that such thing could have been happened in this world!
To all and particularly my respected Uncle Loh and Moderators with due respect:
firstly, i think we need to recognize and ACCEPT that there are positive AND negative sides of things that are happening in a country.
secondly, we cannot just bury our head in the sand and merely keep on protraying a one-sided blooming picture to the world...it's like political indoctrination...thread on political indoctrination should be banned from this forum
if we accept that the world contains angel and evil, why can't we accept that the angel and evil are in Utopia and in Hong Kong or actually everywhere.
Thus: "Utopia also can...Utopia also can go wrong" will certainly provide a balanced view to the people in this world.
To conclude,
1) if uncle Loh insisted that only positive things can be said here, he had to pay an advertising fee for political indoctrination. Then he has exclusive right to sell a positive utopia.
2) If not, the other should be entitled to post their opinions without personal attacks.
3)I respect it very much if the Moderator have decided to close the thread because of politics and potect other minors from getting indoctrinated .
Keep Cool, Please
Loh waves the Singapore flag with pride.
He has also been doing it for a long time.
That isn't an attempt at political indoctrination.
That is an attempt to share his wealth of information.
Closing this thread will only shut out supporting or opposing views.
If you have counterpoints to Loh's points, please share it here.
Of course, it pays to use sound reasoning.
Abuse and vitriolic views hardly win arguments.
This is a free forum set up by a generous and sagacious badminton fan.
Posted opinions on any issue from any perspective are always welcome --
-- provided that the language is English, the opinion is sane, the tone is civil and the content's core is NOT political, religious or otherwise inflammatory in nature.
By the way, it's a shame that the Asian Youth Games has no badminton!
Isn't Asia the continent where badminton is at its most popular?
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I really hope it's the same, since it's going to be substantially cheaper.
I really hope it's the same, since it's going to be substantially cheaper.
I'm with you on that, but I think I'm going to chance it anyway. If you don't want to, the safest bet you can do is to import a PokeFami DX itself. They sell for $140 plus shipping but at least that way you know you're getting the best SNES clone on the market currently. However, there are many questions I don't know the answers to regarding the PokeFami DX, namely if the cartridge port is large enough to fit the larger square SNES cartridges. The system is designed for the curved and streamlined Super Famicom carts. It may very well be that the PokeFami DX can't run SNES games.
Well hold on a minute. Where are you getting that information from? It's entirely possible the RDP's NOAC can handle the Konami VRC series just fine. The question is if it can output expansion audio, which is unlikely but not impossible. Based on the RetroDuo console, I'd say it'll be able to play Castlevania III MMC5 no problem, and I'd be very very surprised if it had any issue with Super Caslevania IV or StarFox. Super Castlevania IV is purely based on the hardware of the SNES and StarFox will run on any clone. The FX chip that does the primitive polygon environments is internal to the cartridge. Kirby Super Star and Mario RPG are bos SA-1 games that have anti-piracy detection on anything but the original hardware, so they wont play on the RetroDuo Portable anymore than they will on any existing Super Famiclone.
the ETA for the RDP is Mid February 2012.
This is what makes me worry that the RDP is not the same as the PokeFamiDX. The systems sure sound similar and even look similar, but the over $30 price difference has me concerned. What we really need is confirmation and definitive proof that the PokeFamiDX are or are not the same.
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Well , Superboy is being sold for a higher price in Japan as well. I think it's around 8000 Yens. So I still keeps my hope up.
You can play US SNES cartridges with the pokeFAMI DX. The price in Japan is ¥ 7,300 ($94.00 USD) for the pokeFAMI DX , ¥ 2,480 ($29.00 USD) for the GAMEJOY Megadrive converter and ¥ 2,180 ($28.00 USD) for the GAMEJOY Famicom converter.The $30.00 difference is the profit of the reseller.
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Ah That makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up. Also GAMEJOY is the best name for anything ever.
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is there a way to get the famicom to snes converter? not a big deal to me since i have a famicom to nes converter adapter anyway, but for anyone who would like to by famicom games the adapter would be nice to have!
Satoshi, I was referring to this video where Konami-enhanced audio is not supported by the PokeFamiDX, at the ten minute mark:
Listen to Lagrange Point, especially. Not a big deal, I guess.
One thing I don't get is why can the NES adapter that comes with the RDP be used only with the RDP?
Yes I know what you're referring to, but you said the PokeFamiDX adapter doesn't support the VRC6/VRC7. If that were the case then the games wouldn't boot at all. The problem is the NOAC sends the expansion audio signals to ground or are incorrectly wired. That's a different problem than say, NOACs refusing to boot MMC5 games like Castlevania 3 or Uncharted Waters at all.
As for why the adapter that's going to come with the RDP won't work on other Super Famiclones or the real hardware, the answer should be pretty obvious - It must just be an NES 72 to SNES 64 pin adapter that doesn't do anything but allow NES games to fit into the cartridge port. The NOAC is inside the RDP itself, and that's what runs the NES games. Since what comes with the RDP is only a pin adapter without any insturction set and NOAC, it will do absolutely nothing when fitted into other consoles, even the RetroDuo as that system has a unique board for NES games.
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I think Retrobits was made easier to create a converter from 72 to 60 pin (NES to Famicom) and then 60 to 64 pin (Famicom to Super NES/Super Famicom). For that reason is the large size of the converter. And I think the NOAC is inside the converter, not the RDP.
I think the Nes adapter that comes with the Retro Duo Portable won't work properly on a SNES or other clone consoles is probably because maybe it lacks the little a/v out port (seen in the PokeFami DX videos) on the side of the adapter itself, so there would be no way to display the image or sound.
I think you are right. I liked your answer.
Ahh yes that's certainly true. I should've remembered that since I own a Super 8/Tri Star which does much the same thing.
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You know , there is a way to mod the Retro Duo's power switch so that it is compatible with SA-1 games right?
I wonder if the same mod can be done to RDP....
Are there any more answers forthcoming before this thing launches? Seems like once the video was posted that was the end of the Q&A session.
Will anyone do a review of the Genesis Adapter for the RDP??
See, this is where a lot of people get caught up with Nintendo SA-1 games. Some WILL NOT WORK on any Super NES clone or even an original Super NES with a disabled lockout chip as those games check for the presence of a lockout chip. If a Nintendo SA-1 game works on a Super NES clone, it's because it doesn't check for the presence of a lockout chip. ALWAYS take Nintendo SA-1 compatibility with a grain of salt as people(and Famiclone manufacturers) make it seem like if one SA-1 game works, all the others will too. The only way around this would be to get into legal trouble with Nintendo and clone their lockout chip(the code in it is copyrighted) or somehow find a way around this and trick the games into thinking there's a lockout chip in the Super NES clone when there really isn't one.
ok didn't know that, thanx for the info
Do you mean the trick of flipping to the NES side, waiting about 5 seconds and then flipping to the SNES side or some sort of hardware mod? If you mean a hardware mod, please link it. This is something I'd like to take a look at.
As much as it sucks, I kinda doubt it. The only person in this thread who can answer the questions raised about the RetroDuo Portable such as compatibility concerns etc is oldskoolfool, and I have a strong suspension he won't be saying a word on the subject, because saying anything can only harm sales of the unit. He's basically the sales rep for dasgames, an online retailer. It isn't in his own best interest to say anything beyond the bare minimum. It's understandable, but it's still horrible for the consumer.
We won't know the system in depth until I or someone else here gets one and throws it through the gauntlet. That being said, assuming the RDP has capabilities similar to the exiting RetroDuo, that means:
-It will support Castlevania III, Uncharted Waters, Gem Fighter and other MMC5 NES games
-It will NOT work with Tengen's Rolling Thunder or the licensed Paperboy.
-It will NOT output Famicom expansion audio
-It will NOT play SA-1 games versions 1.1 or higher
Of course, this doesn't speak to several important other questions like
-If it IS different from the PokeFamiDX, how is it different?
then general questions:
-The quality of the LCD
-The quality of composite video output
-The audio of the audio output, both on the NES and SNES boards
-Will this be a NOAC that supports Retrozone's NES Powerpak?
-What kind of video is being sent to the LCD for SNES games? Is it composite like the FC-16 Go or is it S-video like the Supaboy? or is it actual true RGB?
-Build quality concerns
-Are the new production controllers awesome or terrible?
-standalone adapters
-other concerns
Of course, but its far too early for any such review. I'd expect to see reviews cropping up in a month or two. I predict that there will be some minor audio differences (to people other than Ace) and the composite video output may be shit based on what we've seen in existing clones and even real Genesis hardware. I wouldn't expect Virtua racing to work or the thing to have much in the way of Master System Base Converter support either. Alos, who knows how they've mapped the Genesis controls to the SNES controller. It might be great, might be shit. Only time will tell
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Actually I don't know that this is the problem, I finally modified my Nomad with the new LCD mod and it uses composite out yet the picture is much clearer than the picture on the Supaboy. Would RGB really make a difference? I find the picture on the Supaboy to be terrible, it looks more like the picture I used to get from RF cables in the early 90's, flickery, blurry texts and poor detail.
EDIT: That indepth reply was a great read by the way.
Last edited by Taiyaki; 01-13-2012 at 05:16 PM.
oldskoolfool is just hyping it up for people to buy it..He's not answering anyone's question about it..seems odd in my view
Thanks for answering my question Satoshi
Ok, well I'm back. Just so you guys know..I'm not "dodging questions", I'm my last post I informed everyone that I was leaving for the CES 2012 to showcase the show and would try to answer questions when time permitted.
Time did not permit.
However, before I continue, please understand, THAT I DON'T OWN ALL THE GAMES in question. I cannot possibly give you answers to questions that I don't have, if I don't own the games and they can't be tested as of now. However, if I get my hands on the games in question I will be able to answer them in an organized fashion.
Now mind you, that this is coming from the makers of the Retro Duo, so the chipset is similar but NOT IDENTICAL.
Is it similar to the Poke FAmi DX = YES it is.
The word on the street is that the technology in the "PokeFamiDX" was Retrobits' and it was engineered for the Japanese market. So the RDP is everything that the DX is plus more.
Well, how much more?? ANSWER = I don't know...because once again, my NES/SNES/GEN Collection is not that of this forum owners'. (Although I wish it was!!
Is the sound good... = FROM WHAT I PLAYED.. IT WAS ON POINT.
The video output is Composite. And it looks like composite would look like in today's market of higher end LCD/Plasma TV's.
Will it look better on a TV resolution that isn't through the roof..well of course it will.
When I do my review to the direct to TV ...it WILL BE on a huge TV Set. So Once again, that may not be the super duper best way to view it.
I have ALSO Tested the RetroGen Adapter on the Unit at the CES show. You will see it in use shortly. And it is it's own contained chip set.
What's up with the NES/Retroport Adapter packaged with the RDP?? = ..... THE ADAPTER PACKAGED WITH THE RDP IS BASICALLY A PIN CONVERTER. The technology able to play NES games is contained within the RDP.
I also just want to point out , that yes.. I obviously would appreciate if you guys preordered it (as that's how I am able to get these reviews to you!), though I am very honest in my reviews.
So when I say it's clean.. the Portable is Currently THE BEST Cloned multi-use portable on the market that has been in the works for over 2 1/2 years.
So what about the additional controllers with the unit?? = They are solid..directly breaks in nicely as I used them at the show, a little light weighted but accurate and responsive and wired obviously. They are of course NOT GOING TO BE OFFICIAL QUALITY, but then again, ...what is??
The LCD display is clean, the unit feels weighted and good..so it does not feel cheap. And the Sound and TV Output is on point.
And last but not least.
WILL IT SUPPORT "RETROZONE's Power Pack"...
The Answer is ....
I don't know.
Because, this item is a development tool, and like all development tools are designed with original hardware in mind. And during development this thing was not tested with that device. So to answer will it work with it, would be a big fat maybe. As depending on the rom set/firmware/version/etc, there will be no way to tell until you tried it for yourself (for those that own one anyway.)
If there is anything else I can answer, then I will try to do my best based on my resources that I have.
Just so you know guys, that the initial release will be out in Feb. and it WILL be limited and with that in mind, if you can...then preorder now. Because once they are gone, they will be gone for a good while (Not to mention, the discount code won't be valid) and most likely the price will go up from other outlets that will carry it. So yes, I do stress the Preorder for the item now and appreciate all that do.
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Another thing people need to keep in mind that hasn't been getting near enough attention in this thread is aspect ratio.
This doesn't appear to have a 4:3 LCD going off the various media available. To me, at least, that's a significant issue here and a deal breaker, if true.
Edit - This picture looks to be 4:3, I'm wondering if the media I had saw (I believe I had watched a YouTube video where it appeared to be a widescreen display) was screwed up a bit, somehow.
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Old_Skool_Fool, I regret if I came across as disrespectful. That was not my intention - I like what you do and want to see more of it. Thank you for answering most of my questions to the best of your ability.
The question remaining you didn't address is the LCD video feed itself. To your eye, how good is it? The FC-16 Go uses composite feed, the Hyperkin Supaboy uses what looks like S-video. Does the RDP output S-video or true RGB or what?
Also I can understand you won't be able to answer about Retrozone's NES Powerpak, but please please try Castlevania III. It's an awesome game you should own anyway, but if all else fails, please try asking a Retrobit representative about Castlevania 3. It does work on the console version of the the Retro Duo and most modern clones accept it, but it's still a concern. Thanks.
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Hi Everyone,
This may be the dumbest question ever, but before i buy it...
Can I turn on our TV and watch TV without turning on the PS3 and starting up the PlayTV software? Or will the PS3 always have to be on in order to be able to watch TV?
If i have to turn it on, then i'm guessing when i turn on my Sony Bravia, that could automatically turn on the PS3? Would I then have to start playtv before i could use it?
Just want the play tv for recording the odd show, but don't really want to have to turn on my ps3 everytime I want to watch normal tv.
Thanks for your help!
on 23-02-2012 07:57 AM
Hi there,
Your PS3 and PlayTV combo are completely different from your TV.
The only problem you may have is if you're sharing the RF / coaxial cable between your TV and the PlayTV box - you could get a splitter, or you could use them alternately.
If you have recordings set up, your PS3 can be in standby and it will turn on to record and then switch off again.
If you have a slimline PS3 (120GB-320GB) then you can have Bravia Sync enabled (this means that when you turn on your PS3, your Bravia will turn on, and vice versa)
on 28-02-2012 07:44 PM
Hi sbs,
Ok, so to be clear we have one cable to the tv, so the options are:
1) Get a splitter, plug one directly into the back of the TV and one into the Playtv.
- This way, we can use the TV independantly (ie Turn on, change channels etc) without turning on the ps3.
2) Enable bravia sync, so that if i turn on my ps3 it turns on the tv.
3) Both 1 & 2
One final question:
- If i don't use a splitter: If I turn on my ps3 (and the tv turns on automatically), do i have to view the TV and change channels through the PS3? Or will the TV function as normal (ie use the TV remote), as long as the ps3 is on? Do I have to start up the playTv app, or will i be fine to use the TV as normal as long as the ps3 is on.
Thanks again for your help!
on 29-02-2012 04:43 AM
Hey again,
Primarily Bravia Sync will just turn both the TV and PS3 on using the either remote. Channel functionality, volume etc can also work.
If you don't have a splitter, you'll only be able to watch TV on either the TV, or the PS3, not both (without changing the cable over to the other device).
If you have the RF cable into the PlayTV unit, you can still use your TV and TV remote for viewing other things (media box, foxtel etc) but to watch TV, you'll need to change the TV to the PS3 channel, and then load the PlayTV app on the PS3 menu.
Hope this clears it up.
on 22-03-2012 06:33 PM
Hey Sbs,
Ok, that's good.
I think i'm going to go for the splitter, so i can use the TV normally, plus if I want to record something i can turn on the ps3, start up playtv and i'm good to go..
Thanks again for your help.
NB: let me know if i've got something wrong above, but I think i understand now..
on 26-07-2012 02:08 AM
you can watch tv as normal with out using the PlayTV as that needs your PS3 to be on but as long you have your aireal cable to your tv that will works as normal but to use PlayTv you need you arieal into it anways
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During its Zynga Unleashed event today, Zynga announced a new social multiplayer platform called Zynga With Friends. The platform will include live, synchronous multiplayer which can be accessed across all platforms which support the firm's titles. It also announced its next "Ville" which is just titled The Ville.
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 | 05:13 BST
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Look what I found at the bottom of this barrel – a press release from Zynga. The social publisher's mobile arm has released the free-to-play Zynga Slots for iDevice; Both the standard and HD versions are free and emulate the realities of slot machines by not actually giving you any money. Instead, playing grants you access to bigger and better slot machines based on other popular Zynga brands, and by inviting your friends, you can increase the size of your jackpots – plus there are plenty of mini-games and bells and whistles. Is this the next Angry Birds? We didn't think Draw Something would go massive either so lets just cross all the Ts.


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[Jesus] chose a oneness in kinship and a willingness to live in others' hearts. Jesus was not a man for others. He was one with others. There is a world of difference in that. Jesus didn't seek the rights of lepers. He touched the leper even before he got around to curing him. He didn't champion the cause of the outcast. He was the outcast. He didn't fight for improved conditions for the prisoner. He simply said, "I was in prison."
The strategy of Jesus is not centered in taking the right stand on issues, but rather in standing in the right place—with the outcast and those relegated to the margins…
Scripture scholars contend that the original language of the Beatitudes should not be rendered as "Blessed are the single-hearted" or "Blessed are the peacemakers" or "Blessed are those who struggle for justice." Greater precision in translation would say, "You're in the right place if…you are single-hearted or work for peace." The Beatitudes is not a spirituality, after all. It's a geography. It tells us where to stand.
Gregory Boyle, Tattoos on the Heart.
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Sep 24, 2012
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-- response to the terror attack in Libya I'm joined by democratic senator from Delaware Chris Collins a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee thank you for joining us good morning.
We just saw Robert Gibbs insisting to our Chris Wallace that ambassador rice and other administration officials were not.
Misleading when they insisted after the killing of ambassador Stevens that the attack was a spontaneous response to this video and not.
A pre planned terror attack on the 9/11 anniversary do you agree that the administration did not mislead the public.
Well I agree that what the administration did promptly after the attack is what's appropriate which was to launch a thorough investigation.
And the conditions on the ground of the conditions that led to this tragic attack.
What I think is regrettable is the extent to which some folks have tried to inject our own domestic partisan presidential campaign.
Into what ought to be a thorough and thoughtful -- view of what's actually happened on 9/11 in Ben Ghazi.
Clearly it's tragic that we've lost an American ambassador in three of the folks who served the United States with him.
And I think frankly to -- -- -- too closely the quick responses that we're given within the first few days after that attack.
Is to play politics with what was a really tragic situation.
I'm confident that the FBI is now on the ground.
That the intelligence community the FBI is doing with they should be doing.
And conducting a thorough background investigation on exactly what happened and -- confusing and chaotic moments leading up to the death of our ambassador to Libya.
Well Stephen Hayes of the weekly standard went through point by point ambassador rice's comments on face the nation -- this five days after the attack she said I hate full.
Video triggered a spontaneous protest outside our consulate that spun from there into something much more violent.
But CBS news reported last week quote there was never an anti American protest outside the consulate so so for starters.
-- get this statement about a protest.
I don't know and I can't speak to what ambassador rice did or didn't say frankly that's not an interview that I.
Watched -- followed closely -- I can speak to is that.
Secretary of state Clinton.
Has stayed in regular touch with the senate has briefed -- thoroughly.
And I am confident that what they did promptly after this tragic incident was -- they're what they ought to be doing which is to launch a thorough.
And a broad reaching investigation and -- do -- security at other facilities.
Meantime though the administration is giving statements that you know starting from like I said five days afterwards you have ambassador rice.
Making statements she can say we don't know what instead she was making statements one being -- we do have information that leads us to concludes.
I'm sorry we do not have information that leads us to conclude that this was a premeditated or pre pre planned attack but meanwhile.
Prior to that senator Carl Levin a Democrat as you know.
Who had I've been briefed by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
Was asked by a reporter if the attack was pre planned and he said quote the attack looked like it was pre planned and premeditated shore.
And and Libya's president told NPR.
The idea that this criminal and cowardly act with a spontaneous protest but just spun out of control is completely unfounded and preposterous.
These comments coming before ambassador rice made her.
Statement it -- the administration have an obligation.
To put forth the information that they are getting.
Behind the scenes not anything it's gonna compromise security but just give us an accurate accounting of what they know that's far.
Well absolutely I think it's important for the American people to know ultimately.
What were able to learn -- through both our intelligence sources and the FBI as they sift through.
Conflicting evidence about what weapons for use with tactics were used whether there was some compromise to the security system at the compound remember this was a consulate not -- main embassy.
But in a very tumultuous and unsettled part of the world.
I think there are going to be lessons we need to learn about this but in my view as we begin this week of the UN general assembly.
The most important lesson is that we can't allow extremists in the region.
To push us out or to hijack the agenda as we try to support those governments that are seeking to be are responsible allies.
The response to this tragic incident from the Libyan government has done what we would hope for.
Thorough police investigations arresting dozens of people I'm striking back at the militias who probably were at the core of this attack on the American Consulate.
I think we should be encouraged by the fact that there is a broad reaching investigation under way.
And that we've seen some more positive response this week from the Libyan government and the Libyan people who are grateful for the role we played in their liberation from the Gadhafi regime.
Regarding security now this is a question that ambassador rice you would assume would have information on was what was the security on.
The time of the attack and she said on one of these Sunday programs quote we had a substantial presence with our personnel at the consulate in -- -- -- -- Two of the four Americans who were killed where they -- providing security and indeed many of their colleagues were doing the same thing but in fact Stephen Hayes says.
The ambassador in the country facing a growing al-Qaeda threat had virtually no security.
The two contractors killed were not part of the ambassador security detail and there were not in fact many other colleagues working security.
With them.
Are the -- -- administration about how secure that consulate was accurate.
I don't know the actual facts about exactly how many folks were working at that particular consulate at that time what I can tell you.
With some certainty on that chair the Africa subcommittee.
On the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and have traveled to a number of countries in my two years is a senator.
And I'm struck at how much how we rely on.
Host country security forces no American embassy or consulate can be secure if we don't have real partnership from the police and military of the country that hosts -- diplomatic missions.
We rely on small squads of Marines and small teams.
A security officers many of them former military.
To provide security for visiting senators as well as for ambassadors for USA ID workers and others.
Who represent us in these a difficult and volatile regions of the world.
I think it's important for us to continue to invest in security.
It is important for the administration to be clear with the American public that exactly what they knew and when they knew it.
And that's why I'm confident that the investigation is currently under way will produce to the senate and the house -- the American people.
A thorough report that will help us learn from this tragic incident.
What I hope we will not do.
Is trying to inject for partisan political advantage some suggestion that the president was irresponsible or failed to protect our ambassadors.
Or was somehow an apologist for American policy not that is true.
I think he has led strongly in the Middle East right and I think our closeness that our allies most principally Israel reflects that strength of leadership got to go -- -- thank you so much for joining us.
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All is peaceful in the land of Fiore, at least on the surface. Business goes well in all the towns and cities, everyone is thriving. It is truly a time to enjoy life. Dark mages and dark guilds appear every now and then, but they are quickly put to an end by the light guilds before any real harm can come. Yes, Fiore is a truly peaceful place. If no one looked to what was going on below the surfaces. Word of a discovered magical artefact has spread throughout the country, being protected by the Rune Knights as it is transported to the capital, where it will be stored in the heavily-guarded castle of the King of Fiore. Acnologia is on the rise, seeking to get their hands on the artifact. Fairy Tail's sixth generation, having been informed of the dark guild's plot by the previous generation, are on the move to foil their plan, seeking assistance from some of the other light guilds as a precaution.
Despite the best efforts of the light mages, the artefact has been lost, taken by Acnologia, bringing them one step further in reaching their goals. Licking their wounds, they return to Fairy Tail with heavy hearts and dismay, as one of their own has been kidnapped.
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Chances are you've heard a lot about osteoporosis. This remarkably common condition affects 8 million women in the United States. And recent advances in its diagnosis and treatment make it a condition that's often in the news. Why should we care about osteoporosis? Just having the disease is not the problem. The problem is the broken bones (fractures) that can occur in people with osteoporosis. They cause enormous suffering, often require surgery, and may lead to loss of independence or even death. Current estimates suggest that half of all women over age 50 will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis. Unfortunately, there's a lot about osteoporosis that is misunderstood. So, let's talk about a few of the myths and set the record straight. "Osteo" means bone and "-porosis" refers to the porous quality of the bone. Porous bones have fewer connections within the bones than needed for optimal bone strength. Just as a bridge with too few supportive struts may be prone to collapse, people with osteoporosis are prone to bone fracture, especially of the hip, pelvis, spine and wrist. Myth #1 – Osteoporosis is painful. This is probably the most common myth. In fact, osteoporosis causes no symptoms unless a bone breaks. In fact, most people with osteoporosis don't know they have it unless they break a bone or learn of the diagnosis from a bone mineral density test. Myth #2 – You have to fall to break a bone due to osteoporosis. Actually, certain fractures, especially those of the spine (called compression fractures) may happen without a fall or any recognized injury. Myth #3 – All osteoporotic fractures are painful. It's generally true that when you break a bone, it hurts. And hip, pelvis or wrist fractures due to osteoporosis are almost always painful. But, compression fractures, as mentioned above, may develop gradually and painlessly, making the normally rectangular spine bone crunched into more of a triangle. It's one of the reasons people with osteoporosis often lose height and can develop a hunched-over posture. Myth #4 – Osteoporosis is unlikely if your posture is normal. The other part of this myth is that a bent-over posture is a cause of osteoporosis. While compression fractures can cause the spine to bend forward (a condition called kyphosis), plenty of people with osteoporosis have perfectly normal posture. "Poor posture" (however that's defined!) does not cause osteoporosis and does not make existing osteoporosis worse. The opposite is also untrue: Good posture does not prevent osteoporosis. Myth #5 – Only postmenopausal women get osteoporosis. While osteoporosis is 4 to 5 times more common among women than men (and it affects mostly postmenopausal women), an estimated 25% of men will break a bone due to osteoporosis at some point in their lives. In younger people, there is often at least one risk factor for the disease, especially family history or use of medicines called corticosteroids. Among men, advanced age and low testosterone are important risk factors. Myth #6 – Calcium and vitamin D are adequate treatments for most cases of osteoporosis. While these nutrients are necessary to build back lost bone mass, they are rarely enough on their own to reverse osteoporosis. To build bone, doctors prescribe medicines such as bisphosphonates. Examples include alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel). Myth #7 – Aggressive treatment of osteopenia (sometimes called "pre-osteoporosis") is always necessary. The term "osteopenia" means "too little bone." It is not a disease. It refers to low bone mass that is not severe enough to indicate osteoporosis. Osteopenia only slightly increases fracture risk. That's why calcium, vitamin D and exercise (the standard recommendations for postmenopausal women even with normal bone mass) may be all that's necessary to maintain bone health. If you have osteopenia, talk to your doctor about whether you need to do anything other than the routine measures for bone health. Myth #8 – Osteoporosis is inevitable. While getting older is the strongest risk factor for osteoporosis, many elderly individuals never develop the disorder. Dietary or supplemental calcium, vitamin D, exercise and good genes probably play a role. Avoiding risk factors is also important. Besides age, risk factors include:
Myth #9 – Osteoporosis is not a big deal. For people who feel well and learn they have osteoporosis from a bone density test, it may not seem like an important problem. Weight-bearing exercise, treatment with calcium, vitamin D and a bone-building medication may be recommended. But, for the person who falls and breaks a hip, it's a very big deal. Besides the pain, there is a risk of complications of hip surgery to worry about. About 20% of people who suffer an osteoporotic hip fracture lose their independence. And, up to 25% of people over age 50 with an osteoporotic hip fracture die within a year. Health care costs associated with osteoporosis-related fractures are more than $20 billion, and this figure is rising dramatically as our population ages. It is a big deal. Myth #10 – It's impossible to build bone beyond a certain age. It's true that we reach our highest bone density in early adulthood — around age 20 or 25. After that, bone mass tends to fall. However, studies show that resistance exercise can build bone even among older adults. And approved drugs for osteoporosis can build bone mass among the elderly as well as younger adults. It was once thought that the best we can do is slow bone loss; we now know we can do better than that. We know much more now about osteoporosis than ever before. But there are many challenges to address in the future. For example:
Osteoporosis is common and serious. But there's a lot you can do. Learn the facts. Don't fall for the myths. And, keep an eye out for new developments. It seems likely that as we learn more about osteoporosis, there will be new ways to prevent, detect and treat this important disease. Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. is associate physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. He has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 20 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.


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