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Unix and OS X: Third-Party Unix Software
From OS X Scientific Computing
Apple's GNU-Based Free Compilers
Apple provides compilers and associated utilities like make free of charge. These are not, however, installed in OS X by default. You can install these for free along with all of Apple's Developer Tools (now called Xcode) by installing the similarly-named package that is provided on the operating system installation disks, or, on a new machine, in the directory /Applications/Installers. This installs the GNU Free Software Foundation gcc, g++, objective c and related compilers, as well as a host of other utilities and an entire suite of integrated development environment applications that enable one to create Cocoa and Carbon OS X software. Our needs are more mundane; all we require is the command-line software that includes the above compilers and associated unix command-line utilities. These will be installed in /usr/bin and other such directories. But it is best to install everything in the Xcode package, including the documentation. If you are very short on space, you can remove the root-level directory /Developer, preferably backing it up to a CD or DVD. The contents of that directory will not be required for unix-level command-line compilations.
The Xcode developer tools pacakge is distributed with the OS X installation disks and can also be downloaded for free from Apple's website. In order to do that, you have to join their developer group, which is free but involves submitting a tedious form, getting a username and password, etc. (You can spend a lot of time going in circles; this site is a pain to navigate.)
For additional details, please read the Xcode wiki page.
High Performance Computing
Apple's multiprocessor computers offer the possibility of high-performance computing and clustering. Advice for high-performance computing is currently beyond the scope of this document (and its author's competence), but here are some good resources to help you get started (or until someone else adds to this wiki section:
- Apple's Quick Start Guide for AltiVec.
- Apple's Optimization Guide for the G5.
- Apple's Velocity Engine Overview (with many useful links).
- High Performance Computing on Mac OS X website
My very limited experience is that standard, multi-platform unix software tends to run faster ``out of the box'' on the fastest PCs than it does on the fastest G5, but if one has the knowledge and time to tweak the source code, the opportunity for optimization is greater on the OS X platform.
Installing Packages in /usr/local
The standard location to install third-party unix software is in the directory /usr/local. This directory is empy in a new OS X installation, and during an archive-install upgrade (say from 10.3.x to 10.4) the contents are moved to a temporary location (/Previous Systems. Most GNU Free Software Foundation and Open-Source software installs into /usr/local by default. OS X has been around long enough that many programs can be installed "out of the box" without having to modify the source code, configure scripts or makefiles. The usual procedure of ./configure followed by make in the unpacked source directory can by carried out anywhere. Since /usr/local is owned by the system, you will likely have to issue sudo make install to install software in /usr/local. The directories /usr/local/bin and /usr/local/sbin are not in the PATH by default. They must be added with a command in the appropriate shell startup file (cf: section 1.5.4) with commands like
PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin export PATH
for bash, ksh and zsh users, and
setenv PATH $PATH:/usr/local/bin
for tcsh users.
Installing Packages in /Library/Frameworks
The process of installing unix applications into /Library/Frameworks will likely be less familiar as this directory structure is unique to OS X. It is best illustrated with an example. OS X version 10.4.0 installs python version 2.3 into /System/Library/Frameworks. However, version 2.4 was available at the time of the release, so I wanted to use the latest version of python. Python version 2.3 is part of the system, so you should not remove it or disable it. Rather than install it in /System/Library/Frameworks where it could overwrite the system-provided version, it is much safer to install it into /Library/Frameworks. Fortunately, this is in fact where Python2.4 will install by default (given the appropriate directives).
Here is how I installed Python-2.4.1 into /Library/Frameworks:
mkdir src cd src tar xvfz Python-2.4.1.tgz cd Python-2.4.1 export PATH=/usr/bin:$PATH ./configure --enable-framework make sudo make frameworkinstall
The first command makes a (temporary) directory called src (for sourcecode), and the Python-2.4.1.tgz tarball can be downloaded, placed in that directory, and expanded. Once unpacked, we descend into the directory Python-2.4.1. For this to work properly,2.6 it is imperative to ensure that /usr/bin comes at the front of the PATH; hence we explicitly prepend it. We then configure using the -enable-framework flag, followed by make and then sudo make frameworkinstall. When complete, the new python binary will reside in /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/Current/bin/python, so it is convenient to create a symbolic link to it from /usr/bin.
Linking to Frameworks
Frameworks contain compiled libraries, executables and header files all in one location. The system provides a large number of these, and third-party frameworks, as noted in the previous section, may also be installed. Issuing the command
ls -1F /System/Library/Frameworks | wc -l
gives us the number of individual framework directories supplied by the OS X system. In 10.4.1, I have 72 such framework directories. These are documented on Apple's website. The last five frameworks listed in my installation, for example, are as follows:
/System/Library/Tcl.framework/ /System/Library/Tk.framework/ /System/Library/WebKit.framework/ /System/Library/XgridFoundation.framework/ /System/Library/vecLib.framework/
As mentioned in the previous section, OS X version 10.4 now provides native Aqua ports of Tcl and Tk. When we compiled Python2.4 in the above example, the compiler linked against the Tcl and Tk frameworks in /System/Library. Because the configure script provided with Python2.4 was already aware of frameworks, nothing special had to be done (apart from ensuring that /usr/bin was prepended to the PATH variable). Obviously, this will not be true in general for all unix programs you might wish to compile.
For example, if you are compiling scientific software that requires Apple's Blas/Lapack libraries provided in /System/Library/vecLib.framework, you can do this by issuing the compiler directives
-Wl,-framework -Wl,vecLib
when linking. The vecLib framework in 10.4 has subsumed in the ``umbrella'' framework Accelerate.framework, so it might be more appropriate to use
-Wl,-framework -Wl,Accelerate
even though the former directive still seems to work. Some frameworks contain dynamic libraries as well as, occasionally, static libraries. Properly installed OS X dynamic libraries have their absolute paths hard-coded, which can be seen using the otool -L command as illustrated below. Doing so eliminates the need for setting the DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH and LD_LOAD_PATH environment variables2.8.
% cd /System/Library/Frameworks/Accelerate.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/vecLib.framework/Versions/A % ls Headers/ libBLAS.dylib libvDSP.dylib vecLib Resources/ libLAPACK.dylib libvMisc.dylib % otool -L libLAPACK.dylib libLAPACK.dylib: /System/Library/Frameworks/Accelerate.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/vecLib.framework/Versions/A/libLAPACK.dylib (compatibility version 1.0.0, current version 176.0.0) /System/Library/Frameworks/Accelerate.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/vecLib.framework/Versions/A/libBLAS.dylib (compatibility version 1.0.0, current version 176.0.0) ...
When a unix executable is compiled and linked against a dynamic library or framework, it too will have the absolute path to the library or framework hard-coded in the binary. For example, the third-party crystallographic refinement program refmac5 will be linked to the vecLib framework as well as several dynamic libraries residing in /sw/lib and in /usr/lib, i.e.,
% otool -L refmac5 refmac5: /sw/lib/ccp4-5.0.2/libccp4c.dylib (compatibility version 0.0.0, current version 0.0.0) /sw/lib/ccp4-5.0.2/libmmdb.dylib (compatibility version 0.0.0, current version 0.0.0) /sw/lib/ccp4-5.0.2/libccif.dylib (compatibility version 0.0.0, current version 0.0.0) /System/Library/Frameworks/vecLib.framework/Versions/A/vecLib (compatibility version 1.0.0, current version 176.1.0) /usr/lib/libSystem.B.dylib (compatibility version 1.0.0, current version 88.0.0)
If any of these dynamic libraries cannot be found in these locations, the program will fail to execute.
Package Management Systems
Compiling every program that you need manually can rapidly turn into a major chore, especially if the software depends on many other software installations. For that reason, package management systems like RPM and Debian on Linux have become quite popular, especially among those folks who are more interested in using their computers to run software rather than spend all of their waking hours compiling it. These package management systems are a major asset for both amateur systems administrators (which describes most owners of individual PCs and OS X machines) and professionals alike. On Apple's OS X, there are at least two reasonably mature third-party package management systems that have evolved and may be obtained for free. For scientific applications, the Fink package managing system, based on the Debian model, has the richest collection of software available. The other system, MacPorts, often provides a complementary set of software packages. There is no reason you can't have both, but I recommend that you at least start out with Fink.
- QuickStart: Fink
- Fink wiki page
Fink is a package management system that enables you to compile and install GNU, Open-Source and other software in a relatively painless and completely automated manner. It also finds and installs all required dependencies, thus removing much of the burden of software installation. Fink installs all of its software in a root-level directory, /sw, that it creates when the package manager is installed. By doing so, it ensures that its own software installs do not interfere with either the software provided by the system or the software you may have installed into /usr/local. For that reason, it is entirely self-contained, and in the unlikely event of a problem, you can rid yourself of everything by simply typing sudo rm -rf /sw.
Many unix programs critical for scientific computing can be installed easily with Fink. The GNU g77 Fortran compiler, for example, is often critical. As of this writing, g77 version 3.4.3 can be installed either from sourcecode or as a precompiled debian binary package (I recommend the latter as it takes forever to compile g77) on PPC platforms only; for the newer intel platform, you need to use gfortran or g95. The fast-Fourier transform libraries fftw2 and fftw3 are available, as is tcltk, btl, gsl, plotting programs such as grace (xmgr), gnuplot, and so on, as well as many python extensions such as Numeric, Numarray, ScientificPython, and the like. Programs for biophysics, bio-informatics, chemistry, particle physics, math and many more subject areas are also well-represented in Fink. A complete listing of scientific packages in Fink is available from their package database on their website. If you need an open-source scientific package, it makes sense to check Fink's package database first.
Some packages are only available in the ``unstable'' tree of the fink distribution. All this means is that the packages have not been tested extensively on the OS X platform, or that the maintainer hasn't gotten around to moving it into the ``stable'' tree, or that a package dependency is only available in the ``stable'' tree. It does not mean that the software itself is unstable, although the user should be on the lookout for any problems and should report them immediately to the package maintainers.
The following statement is taken directly from Fink's website:
Fink is a project that wants to bring the full world of Unix Open Source software to Darwin and Mac OS X. As a result, we have two main goals. First, to modify existing Open Source software so that it will compile and run on Mac OS X. (This process is called porting.) Second, to make the results available to casual users as a coherent, comfortable distribution that matches what Linux users are used to. (This process is called packaging.) The project offers precompiled binary packages as well as a fully automated build-from-source system.
To achieve these goals, Fink relies on the excellent package management tools produced by the Debian project - dpkg, dselect and apt-get. On top of that, Fink adds its own package manager, named (surprise!) fink. You can view fink as a build engine - it takes package descriptions and produces binary .deb packages from that. In the process, it downloads the original source code from the Internet, patches it as necessary, then goes through the whole process of configuring and building the package. Finally, it wraps the results up in a package archive that is ready to be installed by dpkg.
Since Fink sits on top of Mac OS X, it has a strict policy to avoid interference with the base system. As a result, Fink manages a separate directory tree and provides the infrastructure to make it easy to use2.11.
Installing Fink:
MacPorts (formerly DarwinPorts)
MacPorts is the other major option for OS X package management. I personally have made only limited use of MacPorts, but most regular users are quite happy with it. MacPorts handles the problem of package management a bit different from what is done in Fink. Whether this is really an advantage is a matter of personal taste. MacPorts software is installed into a directory created by the package manager called /opt/local and can thus peacefully coexist with Fink. There is no reason not to maintain both systems if you have enough space.
The MacPorts home page is linked here. The following description is taken from their website:
The aim of the MacPorts project is to develop a second- generation system for the building, installation and management of third party software. MacPorts is mainly developed on Mac OS X, however by design it is quite portable and is intended to work on other UNIX-like systems, especially *BSD and hopefully Linux-based systems.
MacPorts is probably best described by comparison: It's sort of like the FreeBSD ports collection or Fink in that it automates the process of building third party software for Mac OS X and other operating systems. MacPorts also tracks all dependency information for a given piece of software. In other words, it knows what it needs to build and install and in what order for the piece of software you want to work properly. MacPorts knows how to make, build and install the software to a specific location, meaning that software installed via MacPorts doesn't simply scatter itself all over the system or require user knowledge of dependencies in what order.
Like Fink, MacPorts involves first installing a package manager, and it then allows you to install individual packages. The organization is a bit simpler; there are no ``stable and ``unstable trees, for example. At the time of this writing, the number of scientific packages available through MacPorts is more limited than through Fink.
A number of scientific programs are also available via the GNU-Darwin distribution. The GNU-Darwin project has been instrumental in making the free version of the Darwin operating system available on PC platforms as well as the Mac platform, and takes a self-described activist role in the Free Software and Fair Use movements. I believe it was the pioneer in making scientific programs available on the OS X platform. The GNU-Darwin website has the following description of the GNU-Darwin project:
The GNU-Darwin Distribution is an amalgamation of the Darwin and GNU operating systems and a large collection of free software compatible with Darwin and Mac OS X. We are commited to Darwin as a free OS, Mac OS X compatibility, and helping users attain the benefits of software freedom.
Founded in November 2000 by proclus, The ports system and package management system were adapted from FreeBSD in order to bring Unix software to Darwin / MacOSX on PowerPC and also on the x86 architecture.
In 2002, GNU-Darwin extended its services to full-featured mail accounts (with POP, IMAP and webmail support), Web Hosting and file sharing with an original web interface that provides users an easy way to manage their site and, since 2003, shell accounts on a Darwin x86 ssh server.
GNU-Darwin has always been very cautious regarding software freedom and dedicated to concrete progress in this direction while defending digital liberties in general2.17.
The available scientific software is sometimes less up to date that the previously listed options, but you should visit their website anyway.


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Three Dead in Houston Gliding Accident
A three-year-old boy and two adults died in a glider crash in Wallis, Texas last Sunday (June 18, 2012). According to reports, the glider, which was being towed by a small plane, "took a nose dive and crashed into the ground" as soon as it was released. The plane was owned and operated by Greater Houston Soaring Association, a company that offers recreational gliding tours. The accident remains under investigation.
Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Attorneys
Thomas J. Henry is a personal injury law firm with offices in Corpus Christi, Texas and Houston, Texas representing accident victims nationwide. Our priority is to provide our clients with the best legal representation. Our experienced trial attorneys are committed to defending your rights in personal injury matters including defective products, recalled drugs, child injuries, and auto accidents.

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Duke addiction treatment program reunites moms, children
Posted November 30, 2011
Updated December 1, 2011
Durham, N.C. — A Duke University program has a track record of helping mothers break free of drug and alcohol addictions and reunite with their children.
In 2007, then-30-year-old Diana Smith gave birth to the fifth of her six children.
"I had done so much cocaine, my baby – she was 2 pounds when she was born," Smith said.
A court sent all of Smith's children into foster care and required her to seek help for her addiction through the Duke Family Care program if she wanted her children back.
"I wasn't really ready. I just thought they (were) against me, instead of helping me. I didn't want (anybody) telling me want to do," Smith said.
Counselors say the challenge is to convince women that they can actually overcome their addiction if they submit to treatment. That requires a close relationship with a drug counselor and regular drug screening.
"One way to understand addictions is that people do things that don't make sense, because the compulsion to use makes them do things to do damage to themselves and other people," said Dr. Toby McCoy, director of the Duke Family Care program.
Offered through Duke's department of psychiatry, the program treats mothers and moms-to-be regardless of their ability to pay.
After a relapse and losing her children for a second time, Smith gave the program another try.
"I was so focused on getting my kids back (that) I wanted them back before I could work on myself," she said. "I learned that I had to work on myself before I could get my kids back."
Duke program reunites moms, children
The Duke Family Care program has seen that kind of breakthrough many times, with long-term success.
"Ninety percent of our drug screens for the last five years running have been free of substances," McCoy said.
"I have three years clean next month — three years, no drugs," Smith said.
She has regained custody of four of her five children, as well as her youngest, a 1-year-old girl.
"I'm so grateful that I'm not living like that anymore, because I couldn't make right decisions for my kids, and now I can," Smith said.


text: omaha symphony Joshua Bell plays with the Omaha Symphony By Cheril Lee • Nov 16, 2012 Virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell performs with the Omaha Symphony tonight and tomorrow at the Holland Center. Bell will be performing Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto," a piece he says was considered unplayable when it was composed because of its considerable technical challenges. Though Bell has played the piece more than a thousand times, he says he never tires of it.


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From the Beyond
Brevity is next to confusion in the insurance business. When a client died, her daughter told our agency that she would cancel the home policy the following week, once her mother's belongings were removed. Simple, right? Here's the note that was placed in the client's file: "Deceased will call next week to cancel moving her things out."


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Areas Of Practice For Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal injury law is the term given to lawsuits dealing with injuries caused by one person to another. This injury could be out of malice, negligence or purely accidental. Moreover, the injuries could be physical or emotional. Either way, an individual that feels injured by another should find a way seeking compensation for any damage suffered. As such, the only way to go about this is by proving your case in a court of law. This article presents some of the common types of personal injury cases.
Car Accidents
Car accidents feature prominently in most personal injury cases. For a fact, the main reason behind the occurrence of any accident are shortfalls brought by all stakeholders involved. This could be a car manufacturer that produced a defective car and in most instances a careless driver. As such, the individual directly responsible should be brought to book.
Work Related Injuries
In case you have spent some considerable time in a busy industry or manufacturing setting, you might have noticed that bodily injuries are quite common. This could be a back injury, neck injury, head injury and having an organ chopped off. The safety of the employee is the employer's responsibility. As such, injured while at work has grounds to file a personal injury case.
Medical Malpractice
These cases result when a doctor or any health practitioner fails to provide competent and professional care. In this case, the patient might prove that the injury was directly linked to the physician's negligence. However, medical malpractice cases can be complex at times.
Dog Bites
The laws on who should be held responsible after a dog bite vary from state to state. In most cases, the personal liable for bites and injuries caused by dogs is the owner. However, this case can take an unfortunate twist when the owner proves that the dog has never been aggressive before. As such, a personal injury lawyer should guide you accordingly when dealing with such cases.
This is classified as an intentional tort. Unlike most personal injury cases, these injuries are caused by individuals with the intent to harm. In this case, the person should face criminal charges and the victim should demand compensation.
In all cases of personal injury, it is the responsibility of the plaintiff to prove his or her case. In this regard, it is prudent to work with Mesa Personal Injury Lawyer to improve your chances of success. Moreover, the personal injury lawyers chosen should be experienced and well versed in this area of law. This way, you are assured of getting the best possible claims for the damage suffered.


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Bike Shops in Marikina
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This is a partial list of bike shops in Marikina. If you are a bike shop owner and you want your shop to be listed here, please contact us and tell us the details. If your bike shop is already listed, please provide us with more details so we can post them here. You are welcome to send us the link to your website too, if you have one.
MMJ Bicycle Shop, 177 A. Bonifacio St., Tanong, Marikina City
John Wilkie Bike Shop, 278 J.P. Rizal St., Sta. Elena, Marikina City 646.8547
Jorge Bike Shop, 80 J.P. Rizal St. Calumpang, Marikina City
John Wilkie Bike Shop, 58 J.P. Rizal St. Calumpang, Marikina City
Berea Bike Shop, 69 J.P. Rizal St, Calumpang, Marikina City 646.7089
Great Bikes, 29 J.P. Rizal St., Calumpang, Marikina City
Lee Bike Enterprises, 229 Shoe Ave (Munding Ave.) Sto. Nino, Marikina City
G5 Bicycle Center, 370 J. P. Rizal St., Sto. Nino, Marikina City
JERMAY Bike Shop, 555 J.P. Rizal St., Malanday, Marikina City
John Wilkie Bike Shop,621 J.P. Rizal St., Concepcion Uno, Marikina 934.7826
Tribe Cycle, 686-C J.P. Rizal St., Concepcion, Marikina City
Jhon Mars Bike Repair Shop, Blk 36, Farmers I, Brgy. Tumana, Marikina City
Chrishas Roquero Bike Shop,Blk 1 Lot 62, Farmers I, Brgy Tumana, Marikina City 379.0283
ADO Bicycle Parts & Accessories, Farmers I, Brgy Tumana, Marikina City
R&R Bike Repair Shop,1 Caparas St. IVC, Marikina City
GB's Bikes,Don Mariano St., Concepcion I, Marikina City
Kevin Bicycle Store, 326 J.P. Rizal St., Nangka, Marikina City
Wills and Ram Bike Shop, 856 J.P. Rizal St., Nangka, Marikina City
Katano Motorcycle & Bicycle, 9 Katipunan Ave., Sto. Nino, Marikina City 9481003
RA Roquero Bike Center, Gen Luna St., Ampid II, San Mateo
Jullian & Jeoff Bike Repair Shop, Blk 17 Lot 3 Purok 5 Malanday, Marikina City
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Fibrous Dysplasia
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
It is possible that the main title of the report Fibrous Dysplasia is not the name you expected.
General Discussion
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare bone disorder. Bone affected by this disorder is replaced by abnormal scar-like (fibrous) connective tissue. This abnormal fibrous tissue weakens the bone, making it abnormally fragile and prone to fracture. Pain may occur in the affected areas. As children grow, affected bone may become misshapen (dysplastic). FD may only affect one solitary bone (monostotic disease) or the disorder can be widespread, affecting multiple bones throughout the body (polyostotic disease). The severity of the disorder can vary greatly from one person to another. Any part of the skeleton can be affected, but the long bones of the legs, the bones of the face and skull (craniofacial area), and the ribs are most often affected. FD is usually diagnosed in children or young adults, but mild cases may go undiagnosed until adulthood. In some cases, FD may not require treatment; in other cases, certain medications and surgical procedures may be recommended.
FD was first described in the medical literature in 1938 by Dr. Lichtenstein and in 1942 by Drs. Lichtenstein and Jaffe. Fibrous dysplasia can occur as part of a larger disorder such as McCune-Albright syndrome (fibrous dysplasia-café au lait spots-endocrine dysfunction) or Mazabraud syndrome (fibrous dysplasia-myxomas). The term Jaffe-Lichtenstein syndrome is sometimes used synonymously with monostotic FD or to denote cases of polyostotic FD with café au lait spots, but no endocrine dysfunction. These disorders most likely represent a spectrum of disease associated with activating mutations of the GNAS1 gene.
Supporting Organizations
Children's Craniofacial Association
- 13140 Coit Road
- Suite 517
- Dallas, TX 75240
- Tel: (214)570-9099
- Fax: (214)570-8811
- Tel: (800)535-3643
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.ccakids.com
Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation
- 15 Browns Court SE
- Washington, DC 20003
- Tel: (202)547-3288
- Fax: (202)546-2854
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.fibrousdysplasia.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- PO Box 8126
- Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
- Tel: (301)251-4925
- Fax: (301)251-4911
- Tel: (888)205-2311
- Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
MAGIC Foundation
- 6645 W. North Avenue
- Oak Park, IL 60302
- Tel: (708)383-0808
- Fax: (708)383-0899
- Tel: (800)362-4423
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.magicfoundation.org
NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- Information Clearinghouse
- One AMS Circle
- Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
- Tel: (301)495-4484
- Fax: (301)718-6366
- Tel: (877)226-4267
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov/
NIH/Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
- 2 AMS Circle
- Bethesda, MD 20892-3676
- Tel: (301)495-4484
- Fax: (301)718-6366
- Tel: (877)226-4267
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://www.bones.nih.gov
Paget Foundation
- P O Box 24432
- Brooklyn, NY 11202
- Tel: (212)509-5335
- Fax: (212)509-8492
- Tel: (800)237-2438
- Email: email@example.com
- Website: http://nbha.org/members/paget-foundation-pagets-disease-bone-and-related-disorders
For a Complete Report
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). For a full-text version of this report, go to www.rarediseases.org and click on Rare Disease Database under "Rare Disease Information".
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only.
It is possible that the title of this topic is not the name you selected. Please check the Synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and Disorder Subdivision(s) covered by this report.
This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
Last Updated: 1/27/2014
Copyright 2014 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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Top 10 Underrated AC/DC Songs
Since 1974, AC/DC have been cranking out their own signature brand of rock and roll. No one ever sounded quite like them before they appeared, and only pale imitations would follow. There is something special about their sound. From the first riff, you know it's AC/DC. Like fellow mavericks of sonic assault Motorhead and the Ramones, AC/DC never changed their style, but rather just kept fine tuning their distinct sound over the years. With a catalog as rich as theirs, undoubtedly there are many prizes that have fallen through the cracks to all but the diehard fans. We bring you ten of those lost or underrated gems …
'Go Zone'
The back half of the '80s wasn't the most fertile time for great AC/DC songs, but there are some gems to be found if you know where to look. In the case of 1988's 'Blow Up Your Video,' be sure to hang around after the universally recognized one-two punch of 'Heatseeker' and 'That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll' for this swaggering little slice of boogie. If you wanna have a little cross-genre fun, picture the main guitar riff being played instead by a big old R&B horn section. Fits in pretty good with that bass line, right?
'Stiff Upper Lip'
AC/DC once again called upon brother George Young to handle production chores for 'Stiff Upper Lip,' and the results gave a nod to the past, without sounding like a retread. This title cut is a pile-driving rocker in traditional AC/DC style, complete with double, maybe triple, entendre lyrics and an ever-present killer guitar riff steering the ship. Though it charted slightly lower than its predecessor 'Ballbreaker,' 'Stiff Upper Lip' was warmly embraced by diehard fans.
'Can I Sit Next To You Girl?'
In the summer of 1974, AC/DC made their presence known on the Australian music scene with this single on the Albert label. Though they would very soon establish their own distinct sound, it is apparent on 'Can I Sit Next To You Girl?' that they were inspired by the likes of Slade and other glam stompers of the day. The band, including original singer Dave Evans, even donned some glam-inspired attire in the spirit of the era. Evans was not a bad singer, but he lacked the personality the band needed. Enter Bon Scott, who would take the more streetwise elements of Noddy Holder's vocals with Slade and add a raw-and-rowdy attitude to the max. Scott's version appeared on the 'High Voltage' album (and on the 'TNT' album in Australia). Both are great, though Bon's has the edge.
'Sink The Pink'
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Along those same lines, it's pretty easy to find at least a couple of excellent songs on even the "worst" AC/DC album — which is exactly how many fans categorize 'Fly on the Wall.' They can say what they want, we can't stop playing 'Shake Your Foundations' or 'Sink the Pink.' We'll give the latter the slight edge in this battle of massive sing-a-long choruses. It's pretty obvious the band thought fans were missing out the first time, too — why else would they include these songs on their first-ever compilation, the following year's 'Who Made Who?'
'Guns For Hire'
By 1983, AC/DC were firmly established as a powerhouse rock 'n' roll force, but at the same time, things were a bit unsteady within the band. They felt the production style on the previous 'For Those About To Rock' album was moving too far from what they wanted so, with 'Flick Of The Switch,' the band decided to produce themselves. The result was a more simplistic, less bombastic sound that, while cherished by many fans, resulted in slower record sales. The album hit No. 15 in the U.S., a fall from the chart topping 'For Those About To Rock' and the phenomenon of 'Back In Black.' 'Guns For Hire' is a straight-ahead rocker of classic AC/DC proportions that has somehow been lost in the shuffle over the years. Following these sessions, drummer Phil Rudd was kicked out of the band, and would not return for a decade due to personal issues — as well as conflict with guitarist Malcolm Young.
The brittle guitar that opens this song in no way prepares the listener for the gutter-scratching raunch that is to follow. The sound the band got on those early albums, with help from producer and brother George Young, still blows away most everything in its path. Particularly on the 'Let There Be Rock' album, home to 'Overdose,' you can feel the needles on the mixing board bending into the red with each slash of the guitar. The slower headbanging stride here is top shelf stuff!
'Up To My Neck'
'Powerage' is a powerhouse rocker from start to finish, plowing along like a steamroller and never letting up for one moment. For 'Up To My Neck,' the lead is too much for one break, so it carries on for two. Bon Scott is his usual charming self here, offering great lyrics, attitude and delivery. The always-dynamic rhythm section is simply second to none when it comes to laying down the groove.
'Problem Child'
The simplicity of AC/DC is, in part, what has made them so incredible over the years. This barn burner employs a straight-forward riff that drives right into your heart and soul. The rock solid, steady-as-can-be groove makes for a relentless, head-banging good time. Of course, what AC/DC song would be complete without a stellar Angus Young solo? The other cool catch here, is how the maracas come in to build on the rhythm mid song — a simple but highly effective ornament. Bon Scott is on fire, as usual, delivering a confidently snotty vocal, and just listen to Angus' solo at the end. It borders on psychotic!
'Walk All Over You'
'Walk All Over You' starts with an almost subtle riff that builds each time, ultimately kicking into high gear as the band bursts in. Cleverly, they return to the slow riff for the chorus, but in between, it is 110% full-throttle rock 'n' roll. Scott proves once again why he was one of the greats here, while Angus Young does what he does best: whipping out another mind-melting lead break. The band are at an early peak here, as they charge through one of many highlights on the 'Highway To Hell' album. The energy these guys always deliver is astounding.
'Sin City'
Another from AC/DC's undeclared masterpiece, 'Sin City' has a riff to kill for, great lyrics, amazing performance and attitude to spare. Why this isn't in heavy rotation on playlists everywhere has always been a mystery. In many ways, it's one of the most perfect AC/DC songs ever. 'Back In Black' may have the sales and 'Highway To Hell' may have the legend, but 1978's 'Powerage' is unstoppable.


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"A commonly-cited rule of thumb is that 80% of all problems in aikido can be solved with atemi (striking techniques). That's probably not the result of any sort of scientific study – rather, it is an anecdote that serves to emphasize the importance of atemi in aikido – but let me run with that 80% statistic a little.
The Pareto principle would suggest that 80% of all problems can be solved by 20% of all techniques. If you say there are about 20 unique fundamental techniques in Tomiki aikido, then 20% of that would be four techniques. What are your 4 tokuiwaza (best/favorite techniques) from aikido?"
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Lawn Care Is a Performance, Not a Chore, With this Lovely Push Mower
Why would you choose a push mower over a gas or electric-driven model? Besides providing a better workout, they're easier to maintain, and easier to store. And in the case of designer Joe McWha's Little Mow, they can actually look more like a piece of modern art than just a lawn care tool.


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Everything Michelle Obama wears turns to retail gold. We saw it with White House Black Market. We saw it with J.Crew. We've seen it with Isabel Toledo and Jason Wu, relatively unknown designers, whom she single-handedly put on the mainstream map.
Can Michelle do it again? Talbots is hoping so. Yes, Talbots - the chain that immediately conjures up images of the conservative and very traditional ladies where I grew up in South Carolina. The All American company, which was founded in 1947 and known for it's timeless classics, is going for a bit of a makeover itself with a new design and marketing team. But the biggest push from frumpy to fabulous could be courtesy of Michelle herself.
The First Lady wore the company's "Rose Print Silk" dress on Sunday for her trip to Moscow. She must really like the $169 floral dress because it was the second time she wore it. (Love that she wears things more than once!)
After she first wore the dress on the May cover of Essence magazine, Talbots sold three thousand of the dresses.
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Any cord you can eliminate is one fewer to deal with on your desktop and when you travel. The G-Connect is a wireless storage and streaming device for Apple and Android phones and tablets, as well as laptops and desktops. It holds up to 500 GB of content — think of all those bulky HD movie files — which can be accessed via an iPad app or Web browser. It even acts as a Wi-Fi hot spot for up to five users. And at less than 10 ounces, it's no sweat to bring along with you for on-the-road access. G-Connect, $200. g-technology.com.
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Will Tampa native JoAnna Garcia's CW series Privileged survive?
When the CW announced its list of series pickups for next season -- Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, America's Next Top Model, Smallville, 90210 and Supernatural -- one title was conspicuously absent.
Tampa native JoAnna Garcia's ambitious dramedy Privileged aired its last show of the season Tuesday night, with producers, cast and crew still unaware whether the show would get another season.
The series, featuring Garcia as a quirky girl who winds up as a live-in tutor for two spoiled sisters in a Palm Beach mansion, has foundered in the ratings, drawing an average 765,000 viewers to date this season and landing below the Top 100 broadcast TV series, according to Nielsen Media Research.
The show's producer, Rina Mimoun, wrote a cliffhanger into last night's episode to prod the CW into picking up the show, though my experience has indicated that rarely forces networks to keep airing a series if they lose confidence.
In the end, Garcia's character is shown getting a call from a longtime flame as she's lying in bed next to a new man -- what will our spunky heroine do?
And will the CW let any of us find out?
It should go without saying that seeing the renewal of every other major remaining drama -- outside of the network's black-centered shows and its disastrous, outsourced Sunday lineup -- is not a great sign. So fans of the show who have itchy writing fingers better put pen to paper soon; there may not be a lot of time left.


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For Online Computer Support, Ask a Computer Technician
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First, take out the battery.
Then unplug the power adapter from the wall. Zero power. Yes I know.
Now hold the power button for 1 minute. Nothing should happen...but do it anyway.
This clears out the internal battery.
Now, using the power adapter only and leaving the battery unplugged, please try turning the laptop on.
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Did all the steps. The same thing is happening. There is a small clicking noise a few seconds after I power it on. The fan also seems to pause. It then resumes running but only the white power light and one indicator light on the side are on.
clicking is bad.
I'll be honest.
Let's hope your memory is just not seated. I'm going to recommend that you re-seat the memory.
You will unplug it from power again. Then check the bottom of the laptop. There should be a door that you can get to the memory (RAM) with. It's usually about the size of your thumb
Have you replaced memory before or reseated memory before?
Never, but I am willing to try. When I got home I turned it on as usual. It worked fine. I did not sit down immediately and came back after twenty minutes. It went into power saving mode. The white power button was flashing. Normally, just pushing it again starts it up. It did not and here is where I am. Walk me through it please.
ok so remove the door as I described. Then you will see one or two memory sticks. They have catches or releases on either side. if you put a little pressure away from the memory stick, you will pop it up to a 45 degree angle from the laptop. You will then pull it out in that same angle. If you have two...do the same for both. See this video for a demonstration
pop them out. Put them back in. Then replace the door. Next, using the power adapter only, try to turn on the laptop.
MAke sure they are all the way seated against the motherboard before you push them back down into place.
Working on it.
hows it going?
watch the video?
Nope...nothing. Got them out and re-seated against the motherboard. Same issue.
ok. Same thing...go back to the memory sticks. Are there two?
IF so, take them out one at a time. Leave it out. Start the computer with just one of the sticks in. If it doesn't turn on...pull the one you have still in there out, and put the other one in.
See if it starts with just one or the other in there.
Last, try it with just the battery and not the power adapter at all. And try a different power outlet as well.
Yes...one was on top and slightly back from the other. Will work on it now.
Tried both ways, with battery only and with different outlet. Nothing.
Ok. Last thing you can try is leaving the battery out and power out for a couple of hours. Then see if magically it works. It's unlikely, but I've seen them just overheat and nothing but time can solve that. Otherwise it sounds like your motherboard may have fried out.
The good news is this doesn't mean anything is wrong with your hard drive so your data is probably fine. But if it's only 8 months old it should be under warranty.
You can wait to see if it works later or tomorrow. IF not, I would try a warranty request.
I will try that. Thank you for your efforts.
Please rate my answer below not on the results of a hardware problem, but on my willingness to help you. :) Smiley faces are preferred. Thanks for trying JustAnswer and I wish you the best of luck.


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Use Distress Tolerance Skills for Dissociation in DID
While dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) isn't the primary treatment option for dissociative identity disorder (DID), there are DBT skills, like distress tolerance skills, that can help people manage their dissociation symptoms. These skills come in handy in a crisis or when we feel ourselves heading towards dissociation. So how do you use the distress tolerance skills of DBT for the dissociation of DID?


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The race for the right to take on incumbent US Senator Jeff Merkley is heating up in Oregon. And if you were a screenwriter working on a movie about either of his potential challengers in the upcoming Republican primary, you'd have no shortage of material. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.
Let's start with Jason Conger.
Announcer on Ad: "He was born to 60's flower children, dealing with their share of drugs and dysfunction. His mother abandoned him. His father led an itinerant life. When he'd had enough, Jason struck out on his own."
That's a promotional video produced by the Conger campaign. The title? "Jason Conger: From Homeless To Harvard…and Beyond." It describes the Republican's rags-to-riches story. And yet, a real movie on Conger's life might not be that dramatic compared to one about his chief rival in the GOP primary. This one would unquestionably be a tearjerker.
Voice on ad: "My OB doctor called me and said there's something wrong with your baby's spine and that we needed to look at terminating the pregnancy. The world stopped."
You see, Monica Wehby is a pediatric neurosurgeon. That means she performs brain surgery on kids. And the real-life mom in this campaign commercial tells viewers that Doctor Wehby was the first person to give them hope…in this case, on the way to the operating table.
Voice on ad: "She just hugged me and kissed my forehead and she said it's gonna be okay sweetheart. I've got her, and I'm going to see you in a couple of hours. I gave her the most precious thing I had: I trusted her."
So let's review: an inspiring rags-to-riches story versus a doctor who saves the lives of children. Whose story is more compelling? For now, it might not matter. That's according to Bill Lunch. He's a retired Oregon State University political analyst. Lunch says primary voters are more in tune with candidates' actual policy positions than in a general election.
Lunch: "They care more about politics and they're better informed. That in turn means that these personal stories, while they're not completely punchless, don't have nearly as much impact as the ideological positions."
On that score, Jason Conger is decidedly the more conservative candidate in the race. And the two-term state representative from central Oregon makes no bones about it.
Conger: "I wouldn't be a Republican if I didn't think conservative ideas were better solutions to the problems we all recognize."
Wehby has staked out more moderate positions on social issues such as gay marriage and abortion. But the two share disdain for the Affordable Care Act. Wehby says the president and Congress tried to do too much at once.
Wehby: "We've got to fix this health care law. The goals were laudable for affordable access for everybody for high quality health care. But that's not what happened. That's not what we got."
Wehby's campaign has enjoyed national attention and national funding. She enjoys a sizable fundraising lead over Jason Conger. But it hasn't been entirely smooth sailing. Democrats have filed an elections complaint alleging Wehby's campaign is coordinating its efforts with an independent Super PAC. And Wehby was a doctor for an Oregon woman accused of seeking unnecessary medical procedures for her children. Wehby isn't accused of wrongdoing but could potentially be a witness in the upcoming trial. Nevertheless, Wehby's role as a pediatric neurosurgeon continues to be a big part of her campaign. Political analyst Bill Lunch:
Lunch: "Wehby has made good use of her personal story thus far. I think if Conger had more money, he probably would have made more use of his."
Whoever wins the Republican primary, you can expect first-term incumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley to vigorously defend his record during the general election. And so far he has more financial resources to get his message out than either Monica Wehby or Jason Conger.
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Published: 22 November 2013
On Sunday the 24th of November the Ridley Cycles Scottish Cyclocross series continues, as racers make their way to the South West Coast to experience arguably one of the toughest cyclocross courses in Scotland. This weekend it's the turn of Walkers Cycles to host, with the racing heading to the infamous Irvine Beach Park and that mandatory sand. In a race which could reduce grown men to tears, with sand dunes to be negotiated alongside grass, mud and off camber sections to test bike handling skills. Costa del Irvine is an experience each year, with racers and baying spectators enjoying the racing in a way saved only for the sadistic love of racing cyclocross, on a beach, in Scotland, in November.
The course stays true to its routes, with course organiser Neil Walker ensuring plenty of challenging sections which can be enjoyed by the top-end racers and first-timers alike. In a slightly revamped course for 2013, the wide open start will allow riders plenty of time to find position before tuning into the narrow trails. This year the course will take on a climb to sort the racers, avoiding the set of stairs from previous years. Dropping into the Big Dipper, riders are treated to a rollercoaster-like experience as stomachs turn somersaults over the multiple humps. The racers will then be tested with a long off-camber section, with wheels being forced to squeeze every last inch of grip from the tyres to stay upright. Turning into the climbers section of the course, a series of steep climbs are punctuated by the hurdles. Then comes the main event, and the scene of some iconic Irvine Beach cyclocross photos. First racers will shoulder the bike and take on one of the longest run-ups in Scottish cyclocross to the very top of the sand dune banking. A brief respite to circle the dune then it's onto the notorious sandy section on the beach front where wheels fly out from under bikes, great sandy chasms open and the bike slowly and painfully starts to make it's gritty moans heard. For spectators it's a fantastic viewing section to experience the 'pain face', watching riders push themselves to the limit. Then it's back to the start/finish line to complete as many laps as possible in the allotted time.
Over 80 racers under the age of 12 will set off first at 9.50am, split into Under 8s and Under 12s. Such large numbers of children on bikes is testament to the success of the Scottish Cyclocross series in attracting young riders to take on their shortened version of the course. In the Under 8s Gavin Gronkowski (Mukyriderz) will be the lad to watch, fresh from his victory at the last round at Strathclyde Park. In the Under 8 girls category it looks set to be a battle between Kristin Peil (Edinburgh RC) and Sarah Aitken. The top 3 girls in the Under 12 category: Elena Mcgorum (Peebles CC), Niamh Doherty (Glasgow Riderz) and Anna Flynn (Edinburgh RC) will be set for yet another showdown. Young Rory McGuire from Perth United and Kier Robb of Team Bicycles look set to continue their duel from Strathclyde Park, and with the absence of Jamie Johnstone (Thomsons Cycles) from the start list, the duo will hope that this time it's for first place.
Moving up through the age categories and out onto the full course, and with only one of the current series leaders missing, there will be high level racing across all categories. In the girls, the Strathdee sisters Ishbel and Eleanor (Edinburgh RC) are pulling clear at the top of the Under 14 and Under 16 categories respectively. Ishbel will have to be wary of track rider Ellie Park (Glasgow Riderz), while Eleanor will be looking over her shoulder for Katie Allen (Thomsons Cycles) who chased her to the line at Strathclyde Park, with second place in the series Jenny Holl from Stirling Bike Club also looking to consolidate her position. Sean Flynn (Edinburgh RC) has won every race of the season, though Thomsons Cycles' Cameron Mason will look to challenge him. The Under 16 boys category should provide some epic racing, some of the top youths in Scotland all competing, and that's without series leader Calum Shackley (Glasgow Riderz) on the starting sheet. Strathclyde Park victor Conner Johnstone of Team Leslie Bikeshop will take on Joe Nally (Hardie Bikes), who won at Knockburn Loch and is sitting second in the series.
The elder of the Nally brothers, Conor, will be hoping to consolidate his series lead in the Junior boys category, however the appearance of Jamie Mason (West Lothian Clarion CC), who has beat Nally on every occasion this season, could shake things up. Brendan Roe looks set to make it five wins from five at Irvine, however he should be aware of the challenge faced by the returning Sandy Wallace (Sandy Wallace Cycles), and the home advantage for Robert Earp (Walkers Cycles)
In the women's events, Senior series leader Maddy Robinson, riding for Velo Club Moulin, will aim for another clean run to the finish, having only been beaten once this season by the formidable Eileen Roe. Robinson will have to fend off attacks from second placed Lyndsey Carson of Thomsons Cycles and the extremely consistent Elizabeth Adams (Glasgow Green CC) who is currently third in the series table. Another rider looking to challenge Robinson while taking top spot in the Junior category will be Isla Short (Thomsons Cycles), having won on every occasion in the Ridley Cycles Scottish Cyclocross series, and edging closer to Robinson in the process. Short's teammate Erika Allen will be challenging for position and also looking to make her mark on the senior women's race. In the Veteran women's category, the tireless Brenda Callander (Stirling Bike Club) is never off the top step of the podium, and a strong ride from her will seal the series. Anne Chisholm (Perth United) will be hoping that home advantage doesn't play too strongly for Lorna Sloan (Walkers Cycles) who is closing Chisholm down for second in the series standings.
With a massive field of 72 entrants, the lunch time race at 12.30pm, will see the Veteran 40-49 men head onto the course for forty minutes of fiercely competitive racing. However, with some of the other series contenders missing, Gary McCrae (Team Leslie Bikeshop) will aim further cement a victory in the overall series standings. The remaining podium spots will be up for grabs, with any one of a number of racers all capable of getting a prize. Sandy Wallace's John Woodrow is the highest placed in the series standings, third, however with the unpredictability of the course and the weather, the race could be turned on its head as riders attack, challenge and jostle for position.
In the final race of the day, close to sixty Senior men will have to do battle with the legendary Irvine course for a full hour of racing in the red zone. The main battle looks set to pan out between David Lines (MG-Maxifuel ProCycling) and Sean Clark, who duelled for the duration at Strathclyde Park with Lines coming out the eventual winner. These two men will have to be wary of getting too focussed on one another, with Roger Campbell-Crawford (Thomsons Cycles) the man to watch on a mountain bike friendly course and any one of a number of other riders strong enough to get their feet onto the podium.
With some 312 riders pre-entered across all categories, there will be some excellent racing as the Ridley Cycles Scottish Cyclocross series continues. Irvine, being the prequel to the Scottish Cyclocross Championships at Dunbar on the 8th of December, here riders will have a last chance to pit themselves against the competition and stretch their racing legs before the Championships.
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LAS VEGAS -- The third day of action at the Main Event in Las Vegas produced another day of blowouts and one-sided matchups as pool play came to a conclusion. The higher-seeded teams all cruised to easy wins in preparation for bracket play. Many of the much-anticipated showdowns between good teams and individual stars will take place in the next couple of days. A few players did have performances worthy of mention in the last day of pool play.
• 6-5 SG/SF USC recruit Demar Derozan (Compton, Calif.) delivered the most dominant performance of the day. Derozan displayed his immense athletic ability on a number of drives to the basket that resulted in resounding dunks. He has the ability to change the course of a game with his explosive athleticism. Derozan scored in a variety of ways, but he needs to improve his shot selection as well as his ball-handling. He also needs to increase his intensity level on defense. Though very good now, Derozan has a huge amount of upside and room for development.


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Plenty of people cringe whenever Craig Sager comes on camera. The sideline reporter's garish outfits and loud colors don't leave anyone thinking he has a grip on good fashion.
Sager's style, which was once funny and possibly an acceptable way to amuse children, has riled some of the NBA's more fashion-conscious stars (of which there are an increasing number). That includes Kevin Garnett, who flat-out told Sager to burn something he was wearing in a postgame interview once.
But Garnett seemed to like Sager's choices on Thursday night, giving him a compliment (and ascribing it to the cold weather) before heading off the court after the Celtics beat the Lakers.
Check out what Garnett had to say about Sager's good fashion choice, then check out a highlight from Garnett's "burn it" speech below that. (Hat tip to SportsGrid.)
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Through the Backward-Looking Glass
I'm hooked on Downton Abbey, that wonderful British soap with sharp production values and the catchy sense and sensibility of Austen mixed in with the storytelling panorama of James Cameron. Perhaps that is too literal since the Titanic's sinking in 1912 is what starts off the show, and Downton creator Julian Fellowes is debuting his own Titanic miniseries in April 2012. But Downton's affinity with Cameron's retelling goes far deeper than the shared reference to a well-known historical tragedy.
Whether or not you like Cameron's Titanic, he does manage to capture a bit of that zeitgeist told through a modern point of view. For example, Leonardo di Caprio's Jack is absolutely heroic as he cuts through the priggishness of society and exists romantically as a well-traveled self-taught artist, a far more lucrative and respectable prospect today than a hundred years ago. While the wealthy guard their Monet and Degas paintings, only Jack manages to really appreciate what is special about them. In other words, he is a character from our time trapped among well-heeled moneyed barbarians. Poetic ironic justice is had because we all know that history will eventually catch up and take sides with our hero's ideals.
Similarly in Downton, we have characters who struggle against the decline of the British aristocracy and others who embrace it. Such mundane aspects of modern life as applying for a non-servile job, answering a phone, driving a car, or even dressing oneself are treated as uncommon occurrences in the context of a rather rigid class system. And while most of the characters struggle against the decline of British aristocracy, a few characters embrace it and share our modern sensibilities. They are for worker's rights, women's rights, and also know somehow that applying for socially-mobile jobs, answering phones, driving cars, and dressing oneself will be the norms of a distant future. In a certain sense, the writers of the show mean to tell us that we ought to identify with these modern characters, because they have chosen the correct version of the future.
Shows like Downton Abbey and films like Titanic flatter us with the idea that we, the audience, live in a blessed world that has graciously overcome all the class struggles of the past. We can be who we want to be, and our rights extend equally to all members of society. In recent years, these backward-looking shows have gained steamed, and their poster boy, Mad Men, shows us an anti-Semitic, sexist world of well-dressed white men working in corporate advertising right as the 1960s counterculture will overturn all of their assumptions. Even last year's breakout blockbuster, The Help, was a backward-looking film showing a racist, segregated world of well-dressed white women around the time when the Civil Rights' Movement will overturn all of their assumptions. In all of these cases, we are presumed to be on the right side of history, and perhaps are supposed to be relieved that the prejudices of the past were indeed fought and defeated.
But were they?
As the events of recent days and weeks and months reveal, a lot of the same issues we "won" in the past have actually returned in new forms. Sexism is alive and well in the form of a Congressional hearing of all men denouncing women's rights to health care and in Rush Limbaugh's "slut" and "prostitute" comments which sent advertisers fleeing in droves. Unlike the servants in Downton Abbey, we live in a less socially-mobile era than our fathers did. Being an African-American teen means you can be falsely stereotyped as a drug-dealing thug, even after you've been senselessly murdered and your killer has not faced criminal charges. And while having a black President encourages us to see an historic victory for race relations in America, we also saw the ugly smearing of Obama's credentials regarding his country of origin and his religion not to mention his policies.
What makes the backward-looking show particularly popular today is that we have become an age obsessed with irony. Even a modern-day show like The Office is populated with characters who only thinly veil their prejudices. On that show, a comment from the boss meant to demonstrate racial sensitivity comes off as racist and ignorant. What gives the show its humor are the reaction shots of horrified people who look into the camera to share their disgust and shock with the camera and, by extension, us. We are told that being a sexist, racist simpleton is funny, because we all know that sexism and racism has been vanquished. This has led to "hipster racism," the phenomenon where good-intentioned and avowedly non-racist individuals attempt to show off how edgy (read "ironic") and hip they are by repeating the horrifying epithets and stereotypes of the past.
At this year's AWP Conference, I attended a panel called "Writing about Race in the Age of Obama." The panelists consisted of two Asian Americans and two African Americans (notably, one also identified as Native American). While the Q&A session tried courageously to navigate the tricky world of writing about race, the discussion suddenly turned to the subject of an anonymous white woman who had walked out during one of the talks. The African-American speaker noted that she may have left due to being uncomfortable about race, but that it may also have been to go to the bathroom. No one knew. But in the Q&A, another white woman revealed that she forced herself to stay at the panel simply to avoid being viewed as being insensitive to racial matters though she did have to use the bathroom. From then on, it was a back and forth negotiation with tension always on the verge of escalating. Was the speaker attacking the woman who left? Was it an innocent observation? Was it simply an error to even have mentioned it in the first place?
What I came away with was the realization that it wasn't that race bothered people; it was that anger about race bothered them. People don't mind a calm discussion where they get to be equally on the "correct" side, but as soon as it gets accusatory and becomes a shouting match, people lose their rational thoughts about race and let loose ideas and comments which are ugly, even though the spark may have been something as innocuous as a white woman leaving a room for an unknown reason.
Recently, I found myself engaged in a debate about Ken Narasaki, a veteran Japanese-American actor and writer, choosing to walk out of a show based upon racist epithets against Asians in the show. Narasaki said that while censorship wasn't the answer, he felt the carelessness of the epithet used was a cause for concern in driving him and possibly others away from theatre, and he ended by saying he'd most likely never return to that theatre. For some of us, this was a calm and reasoned argument and a source of pride that an Asian American had the courage to stand up for his convictions. For others, his statement was an attack on the theatre itself, a censorship screed, and above all a false accusation of racism. One of the counter-arguments made included reference to the play, Clybourne Park, which won the Pulitzer and deals with the difficulty of true racial sensitivity. The back and forth was flippant, ugly, and finally maddening, an endlessly vicious cycle of hipster racism and outrage.
Perhaps this virulence was best described by Bruce Norris, writer of Clybourne Park, who said in the a TCG-published interview, "We white people (because we are the oppressors) sit around going, 'Is it time now? Has enough time elapsed? Can we now say 'nigger'?' But of course that never happens, so white people feel resentful because we realize the past is going to hang around our necks like millstones forever."
As much as I like to believe we live in the world where all the evils of the past are now easily blown away like so much dust, instead I now see that these backward-looking shows, though designed to make us feel complacent, should really serve to remind us that we need to remain vigilant about what exactly we fought in the past and how to continue to live up to our ideals today. While we might be tempted to stand in place and to whack-a-mole the straw men, we might benefit more from thinking about how long the road still remains in reconciling our past selves with the ones we hope to become.
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Bop Skizzum's New EP "Push" Now Available
Looking for a new album that inspires you to get up and get down? The 2010 Bop Skizzum release Push is now available on-line and ready for mass consumption. This short and sweet EP is pumping with ballsy rock adrenaline, singable hooks and danceable beats. It's a tasty cocktail of musical mojo that somehow manages to be both squeaky clean and grimy, laced with an addictive honey-pop sensibility that will cause it to linger in your rotation and make you crave more of what this delicious funk trio is dishing out.
Since it's founding more than ten years ago Bop Skizzum has always taken pleasure in concocting songs that enable you to blow off some steam by getting on the floor and burning it up. Screaming horn lines, block-rocking beats, and lyrics squarely stamped with Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" seal of approval all point to one thing: Bop Skizzum's mission is to make you dance.
Comprised of Andy "ROK" Guerrero, Serafin Sanchez, Erin Jo Harris, and a rotating cast of the best musicians known to science, Bop Skizzum is all about making booty-shaking music in accordance with the founding fathers and mothers of funk. From the sweat-inducing grooves of James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, the visionary jazz-soaked R&B of Stevie Wonder, the explosive pop of Prince and Michael Jackson, to the modern retro soul of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and Janelle Monáe. Bop Skizzum is following in these big footsteps to get your motor running any and every way it knows how.
Bop Skizzum was formed in 2000 by funk-lovers Andy "ROK", best known as the founding member and guitarist from the socio-political hip-hop rock group Flobots, and his friend, saxophone wielding sex symbol Serafin Sanchez who graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a master's degree in Jazz music. NYU-trained soul-singing bombshell Erin Jo Harris was invited by ROK and Sanchez to join the duo in late 2009, and the freshly-minted trio started churning out songs like hot cakes. They enlisted the most bad-ass rhythm and brass sections available: tone master Chris Harris on bass and beat savant Tohbias Juniel on drums, along with two-man trumpet power punch Joe Ferrone and John Lake, and all headed deep into the studio to unearth their new signature sound.
Push emerged at the famed Blasting Room Studios in northern Colorado under the supervision of award-winning master engineers Jason Livermore and Andrew Berlin, best known for their work with gold-record-selling rock bands like Rise Against and cult favorite bands like NOFX and Alkaline Trio, to name a few. The final result is a meaty slab of party-starting funk & roll sliced and diced in the tradition of the original founders of funk, served up with a colossal helping of cojones grandes. The five-song Push EP was released to a score of hungry fans in May 2010, garnering good reviews and grabbing the attention of the Denver music scene like never before.
From the roaring guitar and blaring brass of "Prove It To You" to the soaring, soul-crushing vocals of their sole ballad, "What I Wanna Hear", to the heart-thumping bass and bone-breaking beats of the title track, Push is guaranteed to get anyone with an ounce of soul and a pulse shaking their tail feathers and banging their heads.
The new album is now available for download on iTunes, Amazon, emusic and all other on-line outlets as well as on www.bopskizzum.com. Be on the lookout for updates on the band including concert appearances along with the band's video segments outlining their mission to save the funk at www.savethefunk.org.
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KENNETH CITY — Five residents are kicking off a grass roots effort to change this town's charter to allow a public school teacher to serve as mayor, if she is elected.
All they have to do is get 325 or so registered voters to sign a petition saying they want to let the people decide in a referendum whether the charter should be changed.
Their movement began as a way to force the Town Council's hand after members refused last week to put the proposal on the March 10 ballot. Kenneth City town attorney Paul Marino said there was no time to get the measure on the upcoming ballot even if the council had voted to do so.
The issue as a whole came to light earlier this month when Town Clerk Nancy Beelman told mayoral candidate Teresa Zemaitis that she had to quit her job as a reading teacher at Dixie Hollins High School or get out of the race. The town charter forbids public employees from serving as mayor. Marino has interpreted that to include teachers in public school.
Zemaitis refused to get out of the race, saying the clause applies not to candidates but to mayors. Beelman has said she will not swear Zemaitis in or seat her if she wins the election.
Maureen Boberg, the petition group's spokesperson, is troubled by the fact that President Barack Obama has repeatedly urged people to get involved, yet Zemaitis and others cannot serve their local government because they are teachers.
"For us to say that because she is a schoolteacher … she can't do it, is ludicrous," Boberg said. "We have to do something to make it right. That is so wrong."
Boberg, who is a state employee, said she also would be barred from serving as mayor.
"To say that I am less than an equal citizen because I am a state employee is crap," she said.
The group's goal is to change the charter language to make it clear that the clause applies only to those who work for Kenneth City itself. That is the way the clause was interpreted in the past, former Mayor Harold Paxton said. The idea was to prevent someone from winding up as mayor and supervising himself.
Boberg said an attorney is reviewing the proposed language for the petition. She said group members hope to have it ready by Friday so they can take it to Beelman for approval. After that, they have to get 10 percent of the town's registered voters to sign.
If all goes well, she said, the petition drive could begin as early as this weekend.
But even if the group gets the required signatures, it's unlikely the item would appear on the March 10 ballot because the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections needs at least 60 days before an election to have ballots prepared and mailed to absentee voters.


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Bucs LB Black doubtful, rookie Foster likely will have full-time duty
Bucs linebacker Quincy Black missed a third straight practice Friday due to an ankle sprain and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Black was benched in the second half of last week's 24-20 win at Minnesota due to the injury. Rookie Mason Foster will likely have an expanded role and play on every down while being relied upon to wear the helmet transmitter and call defenses.
"Quincy is doubtful right now,'' coach Raheem Morris said. "We'll have to see. You guys know how we kind of work around here. We want to get him out there and get him active.
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DENVER, Sep 30, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Comcast today announced that David Tashjian has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Mile High Region. In this role, Tashjian will provide strategic leadership to support and grow Comcast's residential consumer products.
"As we continue to focus on delivering the best products and services to our customers, there's no one better prepared to lead our charge than David Tashjian," said Rich Jennings, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. "David's proven track record in sales and operations management will complement his leadership in a region that serves more than a million customers, and his ability to motivate diverse teams to success."
As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tashjian is responsible for direct and retail sales, marketing and retention initiatives, the development and execution of sales compensation plans and the region's Comcast stores. He also oversees the programming and operations of Comcast Entertainment Network and manages a team of more than 500 employees.
Tashjian brings more than 15 years of management experience, eight with Comcast throughout the mid-Atlantic area, including Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. He most recently served as Comcast's Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Twin Cities Region. Prior to joining Comcast, Tashjian served in a variety of director roles at a separate national telecommunications company, gaining additional knowledge and experience through the development of sales systems and building sales organizations.
Tashjian and his family have relocated to Denver from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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Which Processor for Photography Software use is better, i5 or i7 with...
Actually, there are a few differences between the i5-650 and the i7-920. First, the i5. First, and probably most importantly, the i5-650 is a dual-core CPU, whereas the i7-920 is a quad core. So, you have twice the theoretical computing power in the i7-920. Both CPUs support HyperThreading, so Windows thinks that they have twice as many cores as they actually (physically) have.
The second difference is that the i7-920 supports triple channel RAM, whereas the i5-650 supports dual channel RAM. While the triple channel RAM is theoretically superior to dual channel, in practice, you probably won't be able to detect any difference with real programs.
Thirdly, and this I believe is more of a chipset difference (i5-650 uses H55/H57/P55/Q57 chipset while i7-920 uses X58 chipset), the i7-920 CPU & X58 chipset have more PCIe x16 lines available (sorry, don't know exact specs). So, if you're a heavy gamer, particularly if you run dual graphics cards in SLI mode, you'll get smoother video response with the i7-920/X58 combination.
The i7 line of CPUs (note that there are two families: i7-8xx and i7-9xx) overclock quite well, as does the i5-750. I would expect that the i5-650 would overclock well also. One other option you might want to consider, is a system based on the i5-750 or i7-860 CPU with P55 chipset. Both CPUs should overclock in the high 3GHz region (3.7-3.9), given sufficient cooling. The difference between the i5-750 and i7-860 is that the i5-750 is quad core without HyperThreading, while the i7-860 is quad core with HyperThreading. The i7-860 stock clock speed is 2.8GHz versus 2.66 for the i5-750.
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Win a Montana Mountain and Ski with Tommy Moe
Tommy Moe has skied the globe–Japan, Norway, South America, Alaska and and all over the states. Next January he is making a pit-stop in Montana! Actually, Moe's skiing roots started in the Big Sky Country. Before moving to AK to ski race, he raced his way around Montana. So, it is great to announce that Tommy is involved with a pretty cool giveaway in conjunction with Glacier Country Tourism office and headed back to MT!
Glacier Country Tourism is teaming up with our Olympic Tordrillo Mountain Lodge co-owner and Lost Trail Powder Mountain in SW Montana for an awesome trip giveaway–open for anyone in North America, District of Columbia And Puerto Rico. You must be voting age to enter.
If you enter Glacier Country's Winter Warrior sweepstakes you have an opportunity to ski Lost Trail Powder Mountain with 10 of your best friends and me–all to yourselves!
To enter, please visit: www.winterwarrior.glaciermt.com. It is open from now until October 31, 2013 , with the winner being selected by November 1, 2013–with the skiing happening next January 2014!Tags: Glacier Country Tourism, Glacier Country Winter Warrior, Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Tommy Moe, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, Winter Warrior
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Jane Arden (comics)
Jane Arden was an internationally syndicated daily newspaper comic strip which ran from 1927 to 1968. The title character was the original "spunky girl reporter," actively seeking to infiltrate and expose criminal activity rather than just report on its consequences and served as a prototype for later characters such as Superman supporting character Lois Lane and fellow comic strip heroine, Brenda Starr. Jane Arden was only moderately successful in the United States, but it was highly popular in Canada and Australia. The strip was widely reprinted in comic books and was also adapted into both a film and a radio series.
Jane Arden was created by writer Monte Barrett and artist Frank Ellis for the Register and Tribune Syndicate. Barrett wrote the strip until his death in 1949, and his stories were used until 1952 when Walt Graham assumed the scripting duties. Ellis was one of five artists to draw Jane Arden over its 41-year run.
The work of Ellis' replacement, Russell E. Ross, is perhaps most identified with the character, as he drew the strip for 20 years. Ross introduced Tubby, an office boy sidekick transported from his previous Slim and Tubby strip. It was during Ross' stint that the strip first included Jane Arden paper dolls and accompanying outfits.
Jane Arden was one of the first comic strip characters to become involved in World War II. Immediately after the outbreak of war in Europe, Barrett and Ross scrapped their current storylines and gave her a war assignment in the fictional neutral kingdom of Anderia (September 25, 1939).
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary McGrory credited Jane Arden with instilling her interest in journalism.
Reprints of the newspaper strip were published in comic books beginning with Famous Funnies #2 (September 1934).[1] After issue 35, the reprints appeared in Feature Funnies #1 (October, 1937), published by Comic Favorites, Inc (a predecessor of Quality Comics). Register and Tribune Syndicate was part owner of Comic Favoriets, Inc. .[2] 20 issues later, the title was renamed Feature Comics. The Arden reprints continued for ten more issues, and then appeared in the first 25 issues of Crack Comics #1-25.
A Jane Arden radio drama was broadcast from 1938 through 1939 with Ruth Yorke in the title role of the "fearless girl reporter, the most beautiful woman in the newspaper world." First heard in June 1938 on WJZ in New York, the program moved to the Blue Network on September 26, 1938. Sponsored by Ward Baking, the 15-minute serial aired weekdays at 10:15am. Others in the cast: Helene Dumas, Maurice Franklin, Frank Provo, Bill Baar, Henry Wadsworth and Howard Smith. Alan Kent was the announcer. Manny Siegel provided the sound effects for director Lawrence Holcomb. The series ended June 23, 1939.
In 1939, Warner Bros. released a film adaptation, The Adventures of Jane Arden, with a storyline in which Jane Arden (Rosella Towne) goes undercover to expose a gang of jewel smugglers. However, her identity is discovered by one of the gang leaders. This film, directed by Terry O. Morse, was heralded as the first of a series, but no subsequent Jane Arden films were produced.
Jane Arden creators[edit]
- 1927 – 1952 Monte Barrett
- 1952 – 1968 Walt Graham
- 1927 – 1935 Frank Ellis
- 1935 – 1955 Russell E. Ross
- 1955 – 1960 Jim Seed
- 1961 – 1963 William Hargis
- 1964 – 1968 Bob Schoenke
Comic book reprints[edit]
- Jane Arden #1-29 (? Atlas Publications)
United States:
- Feature Funnies #1-20 (October, 1937 – May, 1939; Comic Favorites, Inc.)
- Feature Comics #21-31 (June, 1939 – April, 1940; Quality Comics)
- Crack Comics #1-25 (May, 1940 – September, 1942; Quality Comics)
- Pageant of Comics #2 (October, 1947; St. John)
- Jane Arden #1-2 (March, 1948 – June, 1948; St. John)
External links[edit]
- Russell E. Ross at the Lambiek Comiclopedia.
- Jane Arden at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on October 8, 2016.
- American comic strips
- 1927 comics debuts
- Adventure comics
- 1968 comics endings
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- Quality Comics characters
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NEWPORT County boss Justin Edinburgh is hopeful of completing a double transfer coup within the next 48 hours, including the return of the prodigal son.
The Exiles boss will swoop to be reunited with striker Aaron O'Connor and is also closing in on the capture of long-term target Mike Flynn.
Flynn, born and bred in Newport and who started his career with the Exiles, is a free agent following his decision to leave Bradford City. The 31-year old has spent the past decade in the Football League with the likes of Wigan, Gillingham and Blackpool and has been pursued by County for two years as he remains a close friend of County's director of football Tim Harris.
Flynn went with Gillingham to France on a pre-season tour last week but the Argus can reveal the dynamic goalscoring midfielder was in talks with County during that time.
O'Connor, 28, will sign with Newport today and be reunited for a third time with Edinburgh, who managed him at both Grays Athletic and Rushden and Diamonds.
The Luton Town player had a one-in-three goal ratio for Edinburgh who also made him captain at Rushden, and he's been selected by the County manager from a short shortlist of potential targets.
Edinburgh explained: "We are close with both, ideally we'd love to have them in by tomorrow (when County face Bristol Rovers at Rodney Parade).
"The boy O'Connor has agreed to come and Tim is working on tying up the loose ends and I am hoping Flynny will be coming as well.
"This club is moving into a new ground and it's a new era if you like, and Mike Flynn is exactly the kind of figure we feel can really show we mean business.
"He's still a terrific player and if he signs it'll be because he has the club in his heart, not because he couldn't get a better deal elsewhere, because he most definitely could."
Edinburgh is also likely to offer young goalkeeper Joe Perry, son of ex-County defender and BBC pundit Jason, a one-year deal to provide competition for Alan Julian who is currently sidelined by a cruciate knee ligament injury.


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