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Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies
(Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy; Becker's Muscular Dystrophy)
- Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders
- Introduction to Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders
- Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies
- Other Forms of Muscular Dystrophy
- Congenital Myopathies
- Familial Periodic Paralysis
Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy cause weakness in the muscles closest to the torso.
These dystrophies are caused by defects in genes responsible for muscle function, which lead to muscle weakness that develops during childhood or adolescence, nearly always occur in boys.
Both dystrophies are characterized by physical weakness.
The diagnosis is based on the results of tests done on samples of blood and a sample of muscle tissue.
Physical therapy and sometimes prednisone or surgery provides some help.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy and begins during early childhood. Becker muscular dystrophy, although closely related to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, begins later during adolescence and causes milder symptoms. These dystrophies nearly always occur in boys. On average, 1 of 4,700 boys born has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, whereas on average 1 of 30,000 boys born has Becker muscular dystrophy.
The gene defect that causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy is different from the gene defect that causes Becker muscular dystrophy, but both defects involve the same gene. The gene for either of these traits is recessive and is carried on the X chromosome. Therefore, although a female can carry the defective gene, she will not develop the disease because the normal gene on one X chromosome compensates for the gene defect on the other X chromosome. However, any male who receives the defective gene will have the disease because he has only one X chromosome (see Inheritance Patterns : X-Linked Inheritance).
Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy lack almost all of the muscle protein dystrophin, which is important for maintaining the structure of muscle cells. Boys with Becker muscular dystrophy produce dystrophin, but because the protein structure is altered, the dystrophin does not function properly or the amount of dystrophin is insufficient.
The main symptom caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy is weakness of the muscles, including the heart muscle and the muscles for breathing.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy begins between the ages of 2 years and 3 years. The first symptoms are developmental delay (particularly a delay in starting to walk) and difficulty walking, running, jumping, or climbing stairs. Children fall frequently, which often causes arm or leg fractures. Children walk with a waddle, frequently walk on their toes, and have difficulty rising from the floor.
Weakness in the shoulder muscles usually follows and gets steadily worse. As the muscles weaken they also enlarge, but the abnormal muscle tissue is not strong. In boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the heart muscle also gradually enlarges and weakens, causing problems with the heartbeat. Heart complications occur in about one third of children by age 14 and in all affected people over age 18. However, because children are not able to exercise, the weakened heart muscle does not cause symptoms until the disease has progressed. About one third of children have mild, nonprogressive (that is, will not become worse) intellectual impairment that affects mostly verbal ability.
In boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the arm and leg muscles usually contract around the joints, so that the elbows and knees cannot fully extend. Eventually, an abnormally curved spine (scoliosis) develops. Fat and other tissues replace certain enlarged muscle groups, particularly the calf muscles. By age 12, most children with the disease are confined to a wheelchair. Increasing weakness of the respiratory muscles also makes children susceptible to pneumonia and other illnesses, and most die by the age of 20.
Becker muscular dystrophy
In boys with Becker muscular dystrophy, weakness is less severe and first appears a little later, at about age 12. Children are usually able to walk until at least age 15, and many children remain able to walk into adulthood. The pattern of weakness resembles that of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, very few adolescents become confined to a wheelchair. Most people survive into their 30s or 40s.
Doctors suspect muscular dystrophy based on characteristic symptoms, for example, a young boy becomes weak and grows weaker, particularly when there is a family history of muscular dystrophy or unexplained weakness in boys. Doctors do blood tests to measure the levels of the enzyme creatine kinase. Creatine kinase leaks out of muscle cells, causing levels in the blood to be abnormally high. However, high blood levels of creatine kinase do not necessarily mean that a person has muscular dystrophy because other muscle diseases may also cause elevated levels of this enzyme.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is diagnosed when blood tests show the gene for the protein dystrophin to be absent or abnormal and when a muscle biopsy (removal of a piece of muscle tissue for examination under a microscope) shows extremely low levels of dystrophin in the muscle. When looking under the microscope, doctors see dead tissue and abnormally large muscle fibers.
Similarly, Becker muscular dystrophy is diagnosed when blood tests show the gene for the protein dystrophin is abnormal or occurs in only very small amounts and a muscle biopsy shows low levels of dystrophin in the muscle, but not as low as in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Children who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy undergo electrocardiography (see Electrocardiography) and echocardiography (see Echocardiography and Other Ultrasound Procedures) to detect heart problems. These tests are done at the time children are diagnosed or by 6 years of age.
Close family members of children who have either Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy can have tests to detect the gene. Prenatal tests on a fetus to can help determine whether the child is likely to be affected.
Neither Duchenne nor Becker muscular dystrophy can be cured. Physical therapy, gentle exercise, and sometimes wearing ankle braces at night may help prevent the muscles from contracting permanently around joints. Leg braces may temporarily help maintain the ability to walk or stand. Sometimes surgery is needed to release tight, painful muscles or to correct scoliosis. Boys need fewer calories because they are less active. They should avoid overeating.
Children with breathing problems may wear special masks that help breathing (see Alternatives). If the mask does not help the breathing enough, doctors may insert a plastic tube directly into the windpipe (trachea) through a small incision in the front of the neck (a procedure called tracheostomy). The tube is attached to a mechanical breathing device (ventilator). A tracheostomy may allow children with Duchenne dystrophy to live into their 20s. Children with heart problems may be given drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and beta-blockers.
Children who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, are over age 5, and who have significant muscle weakness may be given prednisone. Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is taken by mouth daily and may temporarily improve strength. However, long-term use causes many side effects (see Corticosteroids: Uses and Side Effects). Prednisone has not been adequately studied for treatment of children with Becker muscular dystrophy.
Gene therapy that would enable muscles to produce dystrophin and thereby relieve the weakness is not yet available. Families should consult a genetic counselor for help in evaluating the risk of passing the muscular dystrophy trait to their children.
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Is 5.1 Surround Sound Dead?
Posted by Tom Hannaher , Sunday, April 19, 2009
Five years ago a major retailer conducted a survey and found that over 40% of the people who bought surround sound systems either didn't hook up the rear speakers or -- get this -- lined them up in the front of the room! I have been in the homes of otherwise intelligent, normal people who have five speakers lined up on the front wall by their TV. They just couldn't be bothered with placing the speakers in the rear, then snaking wires to the front. And what's most interesting is that none of these people seem to be suffering very much. When was the last time you heard someone say, "boy I sure miss having speakers in back of me?"
Which brings me to my "painter story." Seven years ago we had our living room repainted, and the painters had to disconnect the entire home theater system and cover it with tarps. A day or so after they reconnected everything, I realized there was nothing coming out of the rear speakers. So I decided to wait to see how long it took for any of my family members or friends to notice. After over a month of no-rear-speaker-sound, I disconnected the things and put them in the attic. They never did look right on top of a Stickley bookcase.
Industry statistics back me up. Every year there are fewer 5.1 surround sound systems sold. Part of this is what I call "MP3-dumbing-down." Everybody seems to be willing to settle for less fidelity these days. And trust me, the speakers built into LCD TVs are as low as fidelity gets.
Now here's the sales pitch. "All-in-one" or "sound bar" surround sound systems like the ones made by ZVOX are gaining in popularity as fast as multi-speaker systems are falling in popularity. That's because they deliver 95%+ of what people are looking for in a home theater system -- without all the expense, the complication, the speaker boxes and the wires. For $200 to $600 you can get a high quality system with room-filling three-dimensional sound, crystal-clear vocal clarity and great bass. And that's exactly what most people want in a home theater -- not a bunch of speaker boxes and miles of wire.
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I used to miss the "surround" effect of the rear speakers after I was unable to reinstall them (Bose)after a move. That's when I reasearched the sound bar concept and ended up with the ZVOX 415. Later I added a subwoofer and now, the overall sound quality and directional sound is fantastic. Really should have purchased the 425 in the beginning. Thanks.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:09 PM
These findings are not surprising. Similarly over the years regarding video, I have found a high percentage (not scientifically measured, but somewhere about 50%, of friends that had connected DVD players or TV set-top boxes to TVs with a lowly form of cable. Composite RCA when S-Video was available; Composite or S-Video when Component Video could be used; and any of those three on a group of those units with HDMI capability.
The worse case was the new Plasma which was hooked to the cable setop box with RG-59 coax and F-connectors -- pure junk.
In each case on my next visit I usually brought the appropriate cables and plugged them in. The compliments flowed -- "What did you do, the picture is much better".
I figured I earned my supper. On the other hand, just like those who don't want real surround, these people probably could be pleased with an old Zenith 15" tube TV and analog cable -- if those Zeniths had a big enough screen!
Now I am not by analogy minimizing the desireability of Zvox and other All-in-one systems. Many folks don't care about fidelity, therefore the MP3 phenom. For myself, I've a 7.1 system (B&W) and a 5.0 system (PSB in bedroom, no subwoofer wanted), as well as a fine sounding Zvox portable in my kitchen for the 19" LCD and travel.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:10 PM
I believe your article on surround sound to be correct. Surround sound is for the audiophile not the MP3/Ipod masses who do not hear the difference. I believe surround will still live on in the commercial theater sound systems and for the few listeners who really perceive fine audio performance.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- November 19, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Kate said...
We actually have designed a better remote and they are in production. In the meantime, if you have a programmable remote you may be able to get it to control the ZVOX...let us know if you need the remote codes. Thanks for your patience!
- November 19, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Is 5.1 dead? No, I have it in my home theater and it is unbelievable. I have have Zvox in two other rooms and they are great for what they do, but they don't compare to 5.1. Just because 40% of the people who buy 5.1 don't know how to hook it up or appreciate it, that doesn't make it's dead.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Kate - I just bought a zvox mini, and have the remote with just the 3 buttons, mute volume + and volume -. Is there a newer one? Also could I get a remote code so that I can attempt to program my universal remote?
- November 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I think there's another reason that 5.1 will die. People who are serious about sound quality know that you can get better sound from 2 channel stereo. beautiful imaging gives a sense of space that is not contrived by having speakers all around.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM
OK, so I am a typical suburban dad... maybe a little geekier than most.
For me, surround is a tool, just like any other tool for enjoying audio.
My receiver has Dolby IIx, which usually does a decent job of extracting surround from stereo sources - okay for listening to rock CDs or the radio with a little added excitement.
For Classical, I usually turn the receiver to plain stereo to enjoy that concert feel. And turn down the subwoofer (which the kids have probably boosted for gaming).
I watch a lot of Sci-fi and action movies with the boys, and the surround really shines there. We have a large window on the back wall, and it frequently sounds like the effects are coming in from the street. We notice surround a lot. I think we would miss it if we did not have it. I know I would.
Maybe I care a little more about sound and sound formats, but I am glad for 5.1. Its the biggest improvement since I discovered stereo (vs. mono) on my dad's KLH Model Sixes playing Linda Ronstadt on his DUAL turntable.
- November 19, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- bbalex htct150 said...
I've just bought one! It's great!
PErfect and smooth sound quality!
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Swing LowNew Mexico followed the nation—and Republicans reaped the benefits
The mood at US Rep. Ben Ray Luján's victory party on Nov. 2 was festive. Boisterous Democrats made speeches to a cheering crowd at Hotel Santa Fe, and claps turned ovational as Luján entered the room, as John Mellencamp's "Small Town" played in the background.
For Democrats in the 3rd District, it was a night to celebrate. For Democrats in general—not so much.
In the end, New Mexicans were clearly ready for change, and elected as governor Republican Susana Martinez with a 7 percent margin against Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, while also replacing eight state House seats with Republicans.
Brian Sanderoff, president of Research & Polling, points to both the GOP wins in the House and the executive branch as evidence "that the national mood was impacting state and local races."
"Four of those House seats were won by the Democrats in either the '06 or '08 elections, and four of those seats were long-time Democratic seats that hadn't been Republican for quite some time," Sanderoff says.
As for Martinez, Sanderoff believes "the national mood contributed to her victory. It was not the reason for it, but it contributed to the wide margin."
Sanderoff attributes the primary reason for Martinez' win to effective messaging in the campaign that linked Denish to outgoing Gov. Bill Richardson, whose approval ratings sunk in his final term. In turn, Denish was ineffective in "countering" that she "was part of the problems."
Danny Diaz, Martinez' spokesman, writes to SFR via email that Martinez won over voters "…because her message of change resonated with the electorate. New Mexicans want to focus on job creation, prudent fiscal management, education reform and eliminating waste, fraud and abuse in state government."
Indeed, the seeds of discontent with government status quo were evident early in Santa Fe County, as outrage over government waste and corruption gave rise to local versions of the national tea party movement.
That movement may not have held ultimate sway with voters, but it still has resonance for some candidates, such as Republican Tom Mullins, the Farmington oilman who garnered 43 percent of the vote against Luján in the 3rd District.
"If the GOP strays from the commitments they've made, I think it's possible there could be a third party in many portions of the country," Mullins, who plans to stay involved in politics in some capacity, says.
One of the Santa Fe County candidates who fared well against his Republican challenger was state Rep. Brian Egolf in District 47, who walked away with nearly 76 percent of the vote against Republican Brigette Russell.
"We worked to give people a reason to vote for someone as opposed to against someone else," Egolf says. "And the voters responded."
Santa Fe County Democratic Chairman Richard Ellenberg credits Santa Fe County for its contribution to wins for state candidates such as Treasurer James Lewis, Auditor Hector Balderas and Land Commissioner Ray Powell.
"We had strong turnout," Ellenberg says of the slightly more than 59 percent voter turnout. Still, he acknowledges, "the wind was really in our face and that made everything a whole lot harder."
Don't look for smooth sailing in 2011, either.
Egolf anticipates the "dramatic changes" in the House will result in Democrats "playing a lot more defense" when it comes to the environment and conservation, and that he and colleagues "will be trying to protect the progress that's been made in the last eight years…The new Republicans coming in have made no bones about their desire to roll back a lot of this," he says.
Egolf says while he "honestly and sincerely" hopes Martinez "does a good job," he's not optimistic "because a lot of the statements coming out of her office don't demonstrate a very firm grasp or any grasp of the state budget and how it gets created."
Ellenberg says that, in addition to voter registration, the Democratic Party of Santa Fe County will spend the coming year focusing on "public responses" to issues such as education and the budget.
"You have the governor-elect claiming that the budget deficit has suddenly increased on her, which is balderdash," Ellenberg says. "We're going to be focusing on getting the message out on things like that."
Diaz writes to SFR that Martinez "will institute common-sense budgeting that will prioritize programs, identify efficiencies, and reduce waste and excess" and will work with members of both parties "to achieve the objective of restoring fiscal sanity with regard to how the state manages the public's money."
Perhaps the most significant consequence from the shift in the political landscape will be when the Legislature tackles the 10-year redistricting of the state. Sanderoff, whose company will provide mapping and other services in the effort, anticipates having a Republican governor and a Democratic Legislature "will have a tremendous impact on the politics of redistricting, as it did in 2001."
The redistricting plan, he notes, needs to pass both houses and be signed by the governor, so "you need a meeting of the minds or it ends up in court."
While the future remains to be seen, the past already has crystallized for some, such as Ellenberg, who succinctly notes, "I have never seen a year like that, where discontent just so dominated the issues and everything else disappeared." A moment later, he adds: "Hopefully, I'll never see another one."
CONSIPIRACY THEORY: Clearly the election was just a massive plot to turn us all into socialists…er, anti-federalists…Dancing with the Stars addicts?


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Thought some of you might be interested in this surf and turf I did over the weekend. Smoked the lobster with a little apple wood the day before grilling the whole thing.
Served it topped with guava cherry sauce and a side of ancho bock beer smashers.
You can find more pics and info at http://www.spfranz.com/Q/surf_&_turf.htm if you're interested.


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In the Life Media profiles Edie Windsor and her DOMA challenge
Postedon Aug 24, 2012 at 03:45 pm
In the Life, a national LGBT-focused television program, has released a new video showcasing Edith Windsor, the 83-year-old New Yorker at the center of Windsor v. United States, one of the primary lawsuits challenging the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
RFK Jr. for N.Y. Marriage Equality
Postedon Jan 28, 2011 at 09:30 am
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined the fight for marriage equality in a video released Thursday for the Human Rights Campaign's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality series.
Freedom to Marry Calls on Maryland Legislature to Pass Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Act
Postedon Jan 25, 2011 at 10:00 am
With the Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Protection Act introduced today in the Maryland State Legislature, Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide, calls for its swift approval.
Freedom to Marry Calls on Wyoming Legislature to Keep Discrimination Out of the "Equality State"
Postedon Jan 24, 2011 at 06:30 pm
A statement from Evan Wolfson, Founder and Executive Director of Freedom to Marry, urging the Wyoming State Legislature to reject a constitutional amendment that passed the House today that would specify that out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples would not be honored in Wyoming.
Marriage equality could move forward in some U.S. states
Postedon Jan 24, 2011 at 09:30 am
A handful of U.S. states are poised to take up the issue of marriage equality afresh, due largely to incoming lawmakers who may tip the balance in favor of the controversial measure.
"The work of persuasion, of personal conversations, of talking to lawmakers and mobilizing against a well-funded anti-gay opposition" are among the primary tasks for the lobbying group Freedom to Marry, said founder Evan Wolfson. "With the freedom to marry within reach this year in states such as New York, Maryland and Rhode Island, now is the time to have those conversations and move marriage forward," he said.
The state of Marriage Equality in 2011
Postedon Jan 18, 2011 at 03:30 pm
After a 2010 with few marriage equality measures contested outside the courtroom, 2011 will likely see a number of battles state by state across the country.
Marriage Equality – A Priority For Immigrants?
Postedon Jan 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Marriage equality may not be the top priority for many New Yorkers, but even queer immigrant activists agree that its passage would expand civil rights in the state and codify the fundamental dignity of LGBT individuals and their families.
Freedom to Marry announces expansion plans
Postedon Jan 14, 2011 at 01:00 pm
The first high-profile fundraiser of the year for marriage equality provided the occasion Thursday for Freedom to Marry to step forward as the campaign to win marriage nationwide, with plans that include an expanded public education effort and a new presence in Washington, D.C.
Affairs of the Heart in the Heartland: Evan Wolfson to Speak in Midwest about Marriage
Postedon Jan 13, 2011 at 09:00 am
Freedom to Marry Executive Director Evan Wolfson will be speaking next week at both the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.
Wolfson/Gallagher 'Economist' debate concludes with lopsided win for marriage equality
Postedon Jan 10, 2011 at 01:00 pm
The "Economist" debate between Freedom to Marry's Evan Wolfson and NOM's Maggie Gallagher concluded with almost two thirds of the online votes being 'yes' for marriage equality being legalized.
We thank those who voted and encourage everyone to keep having conversations and sharing your perspectives.


text: I just read read Ryan Hatfield's 1 page editorial on how we represent our sport in the eyes of non hunters through social media in his magazine. It is a great read for everyone that hunts. He reminds us to keep a civil tone and argue with facts not emotion (kind of like our long range threads on here!). Ryan explains it is easy to turn people off to hunting and turn them to the dark side (PETA). Just something to think about. If you get a chance you should read it.


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Snowmen descend on Morinville
Annual festival celebrates winter
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014 06:00 am
Feb. 15 to 17
Morinville Cultural Centre, Sunshine Lake, Ray McDonald Sports Centre and Curling Rink
Dance tickets: Family of four $10, single adult $5, additional child $2.50, children under five years free. Tickets available at Morinville Cultural Centre
It�s time for Morinville residents to grab their hats, mitts, skates and hockey pucks, and team up for a weekend of fun at the sixth annual Snowman Festival.
Running throughout the Family Day weekend from Feb. 15 to 17, it promises to be a roller-coaster of non-stop activities for all ages.
Organized by a Town of Morinville committee headed by community development co-ordinator Allen Jacobson, the three days of free activities include a snowman building competition, tobogganing, ice fishing, ice skating, shinny hockey, curling fun-spiels, a family dance, Olympic games and movies.
With a town steeped in francophone history, that richness is brought to life as Legal�s association canadienne-francophone de l�Alberta hosts a cabane-a-sucre complete with a jolly Monsieur Bonhomme.
�This is a festival that is all about people connecting and unplugging and spending the time with yourself, your family, your community,� says Jacobson.
A new activity this year is the Curling Fun Spiel, launching the festival on Saturday at the curling rink for any member of the family.
�It is �come on down� whoever wants to participate. Just show up and the equipment will be there as usual. It�s a chance for the curling club to get more exposure and for families to try out a sport they may not be familiar with,� Jacobson said.
On Saturday, the family dance at Morinville Community Cultural Centre starts at 6 p.m. and tends to be one of the more popular family activities. This year, instead of a full band, organizers are bringing in DJ Mike Palma and his top-40 tunes from across the board.
�We�re bringing in a bouncy castle for kids and there will be Olympic games for kids. We�ll dress them up with a mountain theme and have a few palm trees around,� chuckles Jacobson.
The Bob Foster Kids Fun & Fish Derby kick-starts the Sunday events with an ice tent pitched over the Fish and Game Pond. The Fish and Game Association is taking the lead on this event and will provide the fishing rods along with free hot dogs and drinks.
One of the highlights this year is a smoker demo says Tyler Edworthy, operations and program co-ordinator for the Town of Morinville.
From past experience, Edworthy encourages everyone to try his or her hand at ice fishing.
�But it�s pretty weird when you can see those dark fish swimming around a dark hole,� notes Edworthy.
There�s an additional family fun skate during the afternoon at Ray McDonald arena followed by four hours of movies at the cultural centre starting a 6 p.m. The family movie this year is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and the later movie for youth is Ender�s Game.
Adopting the Olympic theme, snowmen competitors will carve, melt, sculpt and decorate the finest snowmen in their front yards. The snowman competition judging takes place on Monday. The first place winner receives $100, second place scores $75 and $50 is awarded to third place.
Monday also comes alive with a roster of activities from hockey and face painting to cabane-a-sucre and a community lunch.
Edworthy closes by saying, �The Olympic theme is a great opportunity to bring to the community what we do best. Every community wants a healthy lifestyle and this is a great chance for families to come together.�


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A Pakistani imam, charged with conducting the alleged "marriage" of a 12-year-old girl, is being held at Villawood detention centre after the sponsorship of his visa was cancelled.
Riaz Tasawar, 35, had been working with an Islamic centre and mosque in the Hunter region "on and off" since 2009, police said.
Mr Tasawar, who had been on bail, is now being held by the Department of Immigration at Villawood.
Child-abuse detectives allege Mr Tasawar performed a "marriage" ceremony involving the girl and a 26-year-old Lebanese man in the Hunter Valley this year.
Detectives arrested Mr Tasawar at Parramatta police station this month and charged him with solemnisation of a marriage by an unauthorised person.
Police will allege the imam conducted the Islamic ceremony after he was approached by the 26-year-old man who was visiting Australia.
The victim's father allegedly consented to the "marriage" and allowed the ceremony to take place in his home on January 12.
He then allegedly allowed his daughter and the 26-year-old to move to south-west Sydney.
It is understood the imam made frequent trips from Australia to Pakistan since 2009.
Mr Tasawar was due to appear before court again in April but a spokesman for NSW Police said that the matter would be brought forward to March 4 because of the visa cancellation.
Police arrested the 26-year-old on February and charged him with 25 counts of having sexual intercourse with a child between January 1 and February 4 this year.
The accused had been living in Australia on a student visa and attending university. It is understood he had no ties with the town he was living in but met the underage victim through a local mosque.
The girl's father was charged last week with accessory before the fact of sexual intercourse with a child aged 10 to 14 years and procuring a child under the age of 14 for unlawful sexual activity. He was refused bail in Newcastle Local Court.


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Antalya Manavgat Office of Mufti Halil Tas has presented a German translation of the Qur'an and a Catechism of Islamic faith to Sandra Valetnina who became a Muslim.
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A WILD cat-like mammal leaped at a father-of-two and bit his hand as it tried to attack his quails in the garden of his Halesowen home.
The unusual-looking predator has been identified as an Asian palm civet and is on the loose in the Kenswick Drive area of the town.
The creature stayed in the garden of Rachel and Dan Bennett for about three hours trying to break its way into the quail pen before giving up and disappearing into the darkness.
The nocturnal mammal sometimes called a "weasel-cat", appeared unperturbed by the amazed couple watching it from close quarters.
But after around 10 minutes it suddenly launched itself from the top of the pen sinking its teeth into Mr Bennett's hand.
It left four puncture marks which needed hospital treatment and the Zion Christian Centre pastor and his wife made a hasty retreat indoors.
Mrs Bennett, a 38-year-old teaching assistant, said her husband, aged 39, had gone to put the quails away for the night, but rushed back to the house to report their four-legged intruder last Friday.
She said: "We both went down the garden and stood about a meter away from it. We didn't have a clue what it was and it was trying to break through the mesh to get at the quails."
The couple rang the RSPCA and the police and eventually a wildlife expert from Burton-on-Trent offered to come out with traps – but discovered they had been stolen.
Police arrived shortly after 11pm, moments after the animal disappeared through the gardens.
An RSPCA spokesman confirmed it appeared to be an Asian palm civet, which are kept by some people as exotic pets in this country.
He said the likelihood was that it had either escaped or been released.
"We have concerns about the keeping of these animals as pets, as they are wild animals and have same needs as they would have in their natural wild environment," he added.
They are at risk in their native environment from being caught for bush meat, the pet trade and civet farms producing kopi luwak coffee – the most expensive in the world, which sells in London for £60 a cup.
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What are your "Significant Other is out of town" meals?
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Gluten free beer
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Disney does not have a history of being racially sensitive. From its historically inaccurate portrayal of Pocahontas, to the "enhanced" lips of the crab Sebastian in the Little Mermaid, people of color have been portrayed in racist caricatures. In fact the founder of the company was a known racist, and so it comes as no surprise that the tradition of minimizing bodies of color continues on.
To promote the movie Dead Mans Chest, Disney is selling matching 14k gold plated noose earrings and necklaces. That's right, for a mere 32.95$ you can wear a symbol that represents the murder of innocent black people. In light of the racist portrayal of Michelle Obama, plus the outbreak of noose placings throughout the US, this could not be considered as anything other than inflammatory. Clearly they care nothing for their African American consumers, or they would never create such merchandise in the first place, much less offer it for sale. What self-respecting black person would willingly wear a noose as jewelry? Funny I don't remember swastika rings being made to promote Shindlers List, so why is a universal symbol of hate to blacks used to market Dead Mans Chest? Oh I get it….because it only offends blacks, and who cares about them anyway, right?
We invest meaning and emotion to symbols. They represent the best and worst aspects of our culture. To the black community, who have witnessed generations of our young men hanging from nooses it is no ordinary ornament. It represents hatred, fear, intolerance and death. Once again Disney chose profit over respecting bodies of color. Whatever less than brilliant PR person came up with this, needs a crash course in US history and racism; that is if anyone working there is interested in owning their white privilege.


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A HOSPICE charity is looking for volunteers to help offer support to children whose loved ones are seriously ill or who may have died.
Rennie Grove Hospice Care is aiming to fill newly-created roles right across its nursing catchment throughout Bucks and Herts.
Successful applicants for the Children's Support Volunteer vacancies will help in providing pre and post-bereavement support for children and young people aged up to 18.
Children's Support Facilitator Karen Neill, whose role at Rennie Grove is funded by the Pepper Foundation, said: "The young clients these volunteers will be supporting will have a parent, sibling or close relative who is either seriously ill or who has died.
"They'll be helping to empower the parents or main carer to support the child - and where appropriate provide one-to-one support for the child or young person either at home or at school."
Their tasks will include discussing a child's needs with their parent or carer, then offering support - using creative activities and play where appropriate. Karen added: "For example, this could include making memory boxes or using puppets or art and craft materials as an alternative way to express thoughts and feelings."
Donna Hetherington explains how her daughter Daynah and the whole family benefited from Karen's support when her husband David was ill: "Daynah was only 10 when her dad was diagnosed with Portal Vein Thrombosis. The vein leading to his liver became blocked and it was inoperable.
"He was 44 when he died but we had the support of the Iain Rennie nurses for over a year. As he got weaker, Daynah found it increasingly difficult to cope with her dad being so ill. I was worried and spoke to the nurses, who referred us to the charity's Family Support Team."
"Our house is quite small so it was great that Karen arranged to spend an hour with Daynah every month – or more often if she needed it – at her school. So much of the support was done through play – using pictures, coloured pebbles, puppets - which seemed so much more effective than if Dave or I tried to talk to her about such a serious, sensitive issue.
"As parents it helped us tremendously to know that someone outside the family was helping her. And whilst we knew confidentially would be maintained, we also knew that Karen would pass on anything she judged that we should know. This gave us peace of mind and we could both see the difference in Daynah.
"After her sessions with Karen she'd come home tired, but she'd sleep so well that night. Karen's support helped us all. Daynah had a better understanding of what was happening and although Dave was worried about the future, seeing Daynah cope with Karen's support made things easier for him too."
The need for this new role has arisen because the charity is caring for more patients each year, which creates a corresponding rise in the number of children and young people affected by life-limiting illness close to home.
Successful candidates will have excellent listening and communication skills, an ability to empathise with others and enthusiasm to work as part of a team as well as previous experience of working with and supporting children or young people.
A full UK driving license and use of a vehicle is also necessary.
All applicants must successfully complete the initial Rennie Grove training course for this role and be prepared to commit around eight hours per month during the working week, including attendance at additional training workshops as required.
For more details visit go to www.renniegrove.org/volunteer or contact the Volunteer Services Team on 01442 507321.
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MSI A88XM-E35 Motherboard Review: Micro-A88X for $68by Ian Cutress on 4/3/2014 11:59 AM EST
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Demiurge - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkGood review. I am looking forward to mini-ITX board reviews in the future (hopefully there are some coming)... This is exactly what needs to be analyzed in this class of reviews. This flaw is a good find that an OEM may be aware of, but a retail customer would discover it through a negative experience. Reply
Myrandex - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkLook into the Gigabyte Mini ITX model. They reviewed it here on Anandtech but I have built a nice SFF system for a customer of mine using that and it was a great experience. Reply
Demiurge - Saturday, April 05, 2014 - linkThanks, Myrandex! Reply
extremesheep49 - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkCan you elaborate on why this "power delivery" issue would or could happen or post a link to somewhere that discusses the issue? It seems odd to me that replacing a higher power chip (100W Richland) with a lower power chip (65W or 95W Kaveri) would create a heat generation issue.
Is it a flaw in the Kaveri chip or just a different design which taxes the motherboard differently? If it's a flaw in the Kaveri design, is it something likely to be fixed by before Carrizo or is just a minor glitch to be fixed by a revision?
I'm just trying to understand the issue you are commenting on. Reply
The_Assimilator - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkConsidering you can buy a Z77 motherboard with minimal heatsinks on the power delivery circuitry (Z77-D3H comes to mind) that will happily run a 95W Sandy Bridge CPU at a 4GHz overclock without extra cooling, this is very concerning. It sounds to me like either AMD or board manufacturers are cheaping out on power delivery, or AMD has (yet again) engineered a turkey. Would appreciate if AnandTech could investigate and get to the bottom of this. Reply
jtd871 - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkA few comments:
On the Conclusion page, "Performance is consummate with other FM2+..." - the word should probably be "commensurate".
I realize that many will go for the high-end Kaveri APU, but is the power delivery on the current crop of A88X boards really intended (or just better-suited) for the 45W/65W parts instead?
Per the comment on the opening page, I've been thinking about buying/building a Thin-ITX/NUC/Brix-sized system for general home use, and Kaveri (or maybe the next generation) seems to augur well for being able to do this at a modest power (and cooling) budget. Vendors will really have to get the cooling solutions sorted out, though. Reply
lurker22 - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkGotta wonder why Ps2 ports in 2014? Reply
sfuzzz - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkN-key rollover Reply
Flunk - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkI don't think people buying $80 motherboards are generally concerned with USBs 6-key rollover limit seeing as keyboards that support more than 6-key rollover are generally more than $100. Reply
Flunk - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkThe real reason is probably because PS2 ports are cheap and the chipset only supports so many USB ports. Reply
khanov - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkAlso, PS/2 is interrupt-driven, USB requires the CPU to poll the ports. The effect of polling is to use/waste CPU cycles checking if the mouse has moved or a key has been pressed.
Interrupt-driven I/O is superior, as it does not waste CPU cycles. The CPU only services the interrupt handler (keyboard/mouse code) when you press a key or move the mouse.
It may be 2014, but PS/2 is a better way to connect both mouse and keyboard than USB. I wish all vendors put both PS/2 ports on all motherboards. Reply
frewster - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkI seriously doubt any computer from this decade or even the past decade is noticeably slowed down by polling the USB ports. Reply
boot318 - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkI agree. He should just state that he wants the connections, because otherwise, they should be dead. Reply
Powerlurker - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkMy assumption is that PS2 ports are still used in industrial computing. They are also a little bit cheaper. Last I checked, HP would cut about $5 or so off the price if you went with a PS2 keyboard over USB. If you're a corporate purchasing agent buying 1000 systems, that's an nontrivial amount of cash with practically no downside. Reply
dananski - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkN-key rollover is why I'd want ps2, but more likely it's that if they're buying a budget board, they might be reusing a really old keyboard. Reply
sfuzzz - Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - linkIt was an half-joke. No, I think the real reasons are that the PS/2 controller is integrated and fully functional on all chipsets and PS/2 keyboards are guaranteed to always work, especially on BIOS. Call it a failsafe solution Reply
Voldenuit - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkThank you for reviewing a motherboard with a price that's not 3-digits, Ian! Reply
LucinaHSacco - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkSo how about an AMD Kaveri-supporting A88X motherboard priced at just £40? That would surely get some attention, right? The MSI A88XM-E35 is that board and we have it under the spotlight today. http://is.gd/mGuvSU Reply
SquattingDog - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkIan, it is "bear that in mind" eg to keep in mind, not "bare that in mind" (naked in mind?! Hate to nitpick but this is at least the second article on this site I've seen it in.
Also as other commenters have mentioned what is going on with the overheating of the VRMs? Specific chips or revisions only if all new chips are causing this? Reply
zodiacsoulmate - Thursday, April 03, 2014 - linkThe first thing I noticed when taking the motherboard out of the anti-static bag was the lack of a power delivery heatsink.
What heatsink is that???????????
Isn't it the little blue thing on the mobo? Reply
frewster - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkThe power delivery components are around the CPU socket. That heatsink is for the southbridge. Reply
trowe37 - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkNot sure if I am correct but on the first page of the article it lists "1 x USB 3.0 Header
2 x USB 3.0 Headers", however looking at the motherboard shouldn't it be "2 x USB 2.0 Headers"? Reply
popej - Friday, April 04, 2014 - linkIsn't ALC887 7.1 channel chip? Reply
loimlo - Saturday, April 12, 2014 - linkThanks Ian. It's refreshing to see budget MB reviews. Hope to see more H81/B85, A85/A88 boards' reviews. It's the boards that people purchase/use most, but get reviewed least. Reply
Questor - Saturday, April 12, 2014 - linkI would like to see these smaller form factor boards with more PCI-express 4x type slots, rather than the PCI slot. This MSI board is perfect in every way for an upcoming build, except for the PCI slot. It's the deal breaker.
Good review, thanks for your hard work. Reply
joe15 - Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - linkDo you know if it works fine with Ubuntu? Reply


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HOUSTON - Harris County Deputy Constables searched for up to six thieves involved in a home invasion and attempted kidnapping Saturday morning.
About 4 a.m Saturday, a woman and her husband had just come home from work. They were in front of their family's home on Foxbrook Lane in north Harris County.
"I just thought it was going to be the end for all of us," said the wife.
The woman asked that Local 2 not reveal her identity.
"A truck pulls up behind us. While I'm opening the door, six men jump out saying they are police. They are dressed all in black and had bullet proof vests that said police. They had big guns and had us get on the floor," the woman said.
She said they were all wearing masks, asked for money and threatened to kill if no one came up with it.
"They were saying they were going to throw gas on us and set us on fire. They threw water on us, I guess trying to make us think it was gasoline."
Her brother and sister-in-law were inside the house.
"They hit me in the head with the gun. My sister-in-law was kicked and she's pregnant. My husband was also hit in the face. My brother was the one that got it the worst."
She said they were all forced to lay on the floor. Her brother said he was taken hostage and driven away in his own truck.
"I was just trying to stay calm. You know, getting beat. Hard to concentrate on one thing when your face is getting swollen up," he said.
The man said his captors released him about 15 minutes later and told him not to call the police. He said they got into another car and took off. Deputies said they chased one car and arrested two people believed to have participated in the invasion.
Lt. Wayne Schultz of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office spoke to Local 2 about the one of the suspects.
"He had a large sum of cash on him, which was taken from the original location. We don't know for sure if this is the individual responsible for the home invasion, but it's looking real good that this is possibly him," said Lt. Schultz.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said its High Risk Operations Unit provided cover for the police dogs and deputies working in the area. The home invaders had handguns and long rifles.
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Dragon Boats
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Dragon boats are born from legend. The legend is of Chinese poet, Qu Yuan, who after being banished from his country and hearing his homeland was invaded, threw himself in a river and drowned. It is said the River Dragon shared his sorrow and flew to a quiet place with him. Over two thousand years have passed since then, but the legend of Qu Yuan lives on today with the help of Dragon Boat festivals held around the world in his honor. One of the highlights of these festivals are the Dragon Boat races. A dragon boat is a slender watercraft about 40 feet long and designed to be paddled by a team of 20 people sitting side by side. A dragon figurehead adorns the bow of the boat. Also in the bow sits a drummer, who beats an even tempo to help keep the paddlers in unison. In the stern of the boat sits a steer person, who controls the direction of the craft with a 9-foot oar, but also gives various commands to the crew. The drummer and steer person are in charge in this sport. At a festival, multiple dragon boats compete in heats to determine a winner. Fifty thousand people participate in this sport worldwide and all ages, genders and ability levels are welcome. All you need for the sport is a paddle, a lifejacket, stamina and the ability to work in a team. No special skills are required. Dragonheart Vermont The sport has also become a way for cancer survivors and those battling the disease to band together to raise public awareness. There are over 50 teams comprised of breast cancer survivors throughout the United States and Canada. Dragonheart Vermont is one such organization. Host Marianne Eaton joins the Dragonheart Vermont team as they take part in the annual Pawtucket Rhode Island Dragon Boat competition.
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Hey, I noticed that the War of Words Decapitation page says that Fukasaku uses his tongue to slice, but in the anime, uses a pressurized blast of water. This is absolutely FALSE. He uses a pressurized water stream in both the anime AND the manga! Seriously, actually READ chapter 376 and correct this error, please. (Dunno why this bugs me so much, lol)—This unsigned comment was made by 22.214.171.124 (talk • contribs) .
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Yeah I noticed that too, don't know where the tongue idea came from (Shima is the one who uses her tongue) The only other thing it could be confused with is a wind release, but I don't think it's that.—This unsigned comment was made by Reinchester (talk • contribs) .


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My sweet, sweet Butch is gone. He passed away peacefully at 9:26 PM on Thursday night. He struggled so long and so hard, and he was so brave. At the end, I held his hand and prayed with him. He couldn't talk, but he mouthed the words that he loved me. It was a beautiful moment, if such a thing can be at a time like that. All the pain and suffering was gone, his eyes became clear, and he walked into the arms of the Lord. I was so fortunate to have my cousin Sharan here with me. She was a hospice/home health nurse for many , many years, and she flew in Monday from Dallas to stay with us. We took care of him, and hospice here helped us out, also. He was walking - and talking - right up until Tuesday, although very, very weak. As a matter of fact, I took him for a ride to see the autumn leaves last Saturday.
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