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Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City
Jing Fang, Ruth Freeman, Rajeswari Jeganathan, Michael H. Alderman
Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health
Hip fractures are a major cause of death and disability among the elderly. Although previous studies have shown hip fracture rates to be highest among Whites, and lowest among Blacks, less is known about how these differences are affected by gender and age. We determined the hip fracture hospitalization rates for non-Hispanic Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians in New York City from 1988 to 2002 using Statewide Planning and Resource Cooperative System data from the New York state Department of Health. We found that hip fracture hospitalization rates for those aged 50 and older were higher for women than men, with a risk ratio of 1.75 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.73-1.77). Annual age-adjusted hip fracture hospitalization rates among White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian women were 459, 137, 143, and 174 per 100,000, respectively. The corresponding rates for men were 230, 109, 87, and 104, respectively. For both genders, and all race/ethnicity groups, the rates increased sharply with age. Although overall, women had higher rates compared to men, these differences varied by race and age. For Whites and Asians, women had higher rates for all age groups older than 50 years. For Hispanics aged 50-59, men had a higher rate than did women, but this gender relationship reversed after age 60. For Blacks, however, men had higher rates than women until age 70, after which women had higher rates. These results demonstrate that race/ethnicity, as well as age and gender, influence the incidence of hip fractures. Moreover, Asians, with their low bone mass, showed no increased hip fractures, compared to non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics. Further study is needed to explain this paradox.
Ethnicity and Disease
Fang, J., Freeman, R., Jeganathan, R., & Alderman, M. H. (2004). Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City. Ethnicity and Disease, 14(2), 280-284.
Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City. / Fang, Jing; Freeman, Ruth; Jeganathan, Rajeswari; Alderman, Michael H.
In: Ethnicity and Disease, Vol. 14, No. 2, 03.2004, p. 280-284.
Fang, J, Freeman, R, Jeganathan, R & Alderman, MH 2004, 'Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City', Ethnicity and Disease, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 280-284.
Fang J, Freeman R, Jeganathan R, Alderman MH. Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City. Ethnicity and Disease. 2004 Mar;14(2):280-284.
Fang, Jing ; Freeman, Ruth ; Jeganathan, Rajeswari ; Alderman, Michael H. / Variations in hip fracture hospitalization rates among different race/ethnicity groups in New York City. In: Ethnicity and Disease. 2004 ; Vol. 14, No. 2. pp. 280-284.
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import { GeometryMode } from '../geometries/GeometryMode';
import { SimplexMode } from '../geometries/SimplexMode';
import { geometryModeFromOptions as modeFromOptions } from './geometryModeFromOptions';

describe('modeFromOptions', function () {
    describe("for common case of", function () {
        it('default', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions(void 0, GeometryMode.POINT)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
            expect(modeFromOptions(void 0, GeometryMode.WIRE)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions(void 0, GeometryMode.MESH)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
        it('missing', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({}, GeometryMode.MESH)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
    });
    describe("mode", function () {
        it('POINT', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ mode: GeometryMode.POINT }, GeometryMode.POINT)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
        });
        it('WIRE', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ mode: GeometryMode.WIRE }, GeometryMode.POINT)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
        });
        it('MESH', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ mode: GeometryMode.MESH }, GeometryMode.POINT)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
    });
    describe("k", function () {
        it('0 => POINT', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.POINT }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.POINT }, GeometryMode.WIRE, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.POINT }, GeometryMode.MESH, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
        });
        it('1 => LINE', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.LINE }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.LINE }, GeometryMode.WIRE, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.LINE }, GeometryMode.MESH, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
        });
        it('2 => TRIANGLE', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.TRIANGLE }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.TRIANGLE }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.TRIANGLE }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ k: SimplexMode.TRIANGLE }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
    });
    describe("wireFrame", function () {
        it('true should always result in LINE', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: true }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: true }, GeometryMode.WIRE, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: true }, GeometryMode.MESH, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
        });
        it('false should fall back to the default', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: false }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: false }, GeometryMode.WIRE, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: false }, GeometryMode.MESH, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
        it('undefined should fall back to the default', function () {
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: void 0 }, GeometryMode.POINT, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.POINT);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: void 0 }, GeometryMode.WIRE, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.WIRE);
            expect(modeFromOptions({ wireFrame: void 0 }, GeometryMode.MESH, true)).toBe(GeometryMode.MESH);
        });
    });
});

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I am a designer and an entrepreneur specialized in digital products. I design web and mobile products, and build them by working with developers and speaking with users.
My specialities: UX design, UI design and product management, for web and mobile projects.
In the past, I founded Super Marmite, french leading social marketplace for homemade food. I have also been working with several startups to help them build their product by conducting user research, prioritizing features and designing the user interfaces.
Olivier is a tremendously valuable head of product. He possess a rare cross-functional skillset that enables him to be visionary at conception of a new product/idea, extremely competent and hardworking at moving various parts of the organization to deliver and very good UX/graphic design skills. I'm particularly impressed by his ability to stay aware of newly emerging UX and design patterns and to incorporate them in the work he does.
I have always been impressed by Olivier's commitment, persistence, and creativity. He sticks to his vision and is not deterred by obstacles all while be completely humble and willing to challenge his own assumptions. These qualities made him an invaluable project manager who would fight for what he thought was right while ensuring that in the end client got the product and service they desired. And I continue to see these qualities shine as Olivier works on his own independent projects.
I started working with Olivier when he was project manager.
Olivier has a great capacity to analyse a project with a 360˚ vision : While designing the User Experience on a project, he knows well how to take into account and conciliate ergonomic with technical and business issues.
He showed also a true gift in designing innovative and creative ideas / concepts : This is probably the reason why he turned director of design !
Last but not least : Olivier is a nice and cool guy, I really enjoyed working with him and hope we will work again together.
I had the opportunity to work with Olivier for two years. I was constantly impressed by his great creativity, the way he used to design web applications and his special "touch" in formalizing his ideas. As a Chief Sales Officer in af83, I always relied on his communication skills when meeting new clients.
All I can say is that Olivier is born innovator, an all-day-long multi-disciplinary never stoping creator. He has insightful ideas and comes up with clever ways to make them come real. In a team work, Olivier listens carefully and brings constructive critics that help projects to keep moving on.


Happy #$%@ New Year's!! My Money is Gone!
This scam is downright scary!
Time is of the essence on this blog, so I tried to find a title that will grab your attention. I hope it did. I don't get overly dramatic in my blogs, but this one is warranted for how bad it is. I also try to use graphics to break things up a bit, but I didn't want to spend more time trying to make things "artsy".
If you're going to read anything, please read this. It might just save you thousands of dollars.
A small business owner and close friend of mine, we'll refer to as "Joe", texted me on December 22nd, (yes, right before Christmas), livid he had been conned out of thousands of dollars by a very elaborate and well executed scam. Now Joe is no dummy and pulling one over on him is no small task, but the detail these scammers deployed was no match for even an astute businessman.
The target, Joe, uses Chase Bank for his business and personal finances, which becomes important later. All the money in both his personal and business accounts was stolen within minutes! How?... Joe gave the hackers the information they needed to steal it.
Joe received a call from Chase Bank's "Fraud Department" stating there was suspicious activity on his account, and transactions were made in a foreign country. Joe then explained that had recently been to Mexico on vacation – a common destination when you live in Texas.
Being a diligent and rightfully cautious person, Joe checked the number calling him and it matched the phone number on the back of his Chase credit card. The hook was set!!
The "Chase representative" stated because there were fraudulent attempts on his account, he needed to close both accounts, personal and business, and transfer the money to new, "safe" accounts. Then, the representative said he would text Joe a code for him to read back, which once again came from a legitimate number. A two-factor authentication, using texted codes, to a mobile number is common practice, and no cause for alarm. The representative then used this code to access both accounts and change the real password, one the hacker could then use.
In real time, the hacker used the common online payment app, Zelle, to clean out both personal and business accounts. It should also be noted that the scammer on the phone spoke excellent English and sounded legitimate, which is another well thought out tactic and different from the obvious "rich uncle" accents from Eastern Europe or other countries.
Now being suspicious, Joe went into a Chase branch location and they verified that it was, in fact, NOT Chase. The real Chase representative mentioned this was the second time in a few days they have dealt with this same scam. Panic now set in!
While in the branch location, Joe had to immediately close all his accounts, open new accounts, while simultaneously working with the bank's fraud department to try and reverse the transfers to get his money back.
When the Chase fraud department did their initial forensics, they discovered the transfer was made using a relative's name. This means the hackers gained full access to the account information, including the list of approved people and accounts to transfer money to and from. Because the hackers chose a relative as the person receiving the funds, Chase would not escalate until Joe could confirm and 'prove' funds were not transferred to the family member as a legitimate transfer. The hackers purposely chose a family member knowing it wouldn't get escalated.
It's important to note that the phone number showing on Joe's caller ID matched the number on his Chase credit card. At one point, Joe hit 'call back' feature on his phone to automatically dial the Chase number, which was directed back to the fraudsters (a tactic called number spoofing). The Chase fraud department advised Joe to always manually dial the number and not use the automatic call back feature on your mobile phone to ensure that you're calling the correct number. In addition to closing his accounts and opening new accounts, Joe also has to identify and contact the numerous legitimate personal and business vendors and payers he works with to update their new account information. More pain.
At the time of this blog, the success of reversing the scam is unknown. The bank stated it would take up to 30 days to determine if Joe would get the money back. To add insult to injury, Joe is also now locked out of online banking for 60 days.
This is one of the most elaborate and well thought out cons I've ever seen, requiring multiple people who know exactly how people use banking, and more importantly, people who know exactly how banks and their fraud departments work. They were always one step ahead of the victim and I'm certain there are more to come! So be diligent, be doubtful, beware.
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Róisín Hyde is using technology to develop high-performance construction materials that are kinder to the environment.
How can we use technology to make next-generation materials for more sustainable construction? That's one of the major issues to feature at TEDxFulbright in Dublin this weekend, and 2018-2019 Fulbright research student Róisín Hyde is on the case.
An architect and a doctoral researcher at Queen's University Belfast's School of Natural and Built Environment, Hyde's research is developing thin, high-performance, cement-free, geopolymer concrete cladding that slashes the carbon toll on the environment, and this will be the subject of her talk. "I will be speaking about concrete and how technology can help us make a more sustainable product," she explained.
Just as the industrial revolution opened up new ways of making materials such as steel, she noted, the digital revolution is providing technologies that allow us to visualise the nanostructures of materials, and use that information to develop materials that do the trick but with less environmental impact.
"In the lab, we are using technologies to design materials from a nanomolecular structure up, so we can build the next generation of high-performance materials," said Hyde.
red-haired woman with a protective arm over her young son, who is wearing a suit and sunglasses, standing in a well-furnished room.
Hyde's focus on sustainability has been fuelled by her architectural practice. After she studied architecture in University College Dublin, she worked for Scott Tallon Walker and the Office of Public Works. She then moved into private practice, where she worked on social housing projects with Dublin City Council, SEAI and Codema that used high-performance materials, passive solar-heat gain and renewable energy for more sustainable buildings.
Hyde's move into research was "a push-pull situation", she recalls, "with the 'pull' being the potential to work with technologies such as 3D-printing, LiDAR, BIM and material science to design and create high-performance, low-impact architecture; and the 'push' being the serious issues of unequal pay, sexual discrimination, long working hours and poor work-life balance".
Hyde's work has been supported through Horizon 2020 and now, as a Fulbright research student, she will spend six months at the University of North Carolina to work with Dr Brett Tempest, whose interests lie in sustainable materials, engineering education and engineering with humanitarian focus; and Rachel Dickey, who studies robots, architecture and design. "The Fulbright award is really allowing me to bring my research to the next level," said Hyde, who will use the time to work on a novel hydrophobic self-cleaning surface.
She encourages more women in construction to think about moving to research. "Although the world of academia is not without its challenges, and the hours are still long, more flexible work practices such as working from home at hours that suit me have resulted in a far better work-life balance," she said.


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Q: run a PHP script in a Flask application on heroku I know, I know, sounds very bizarre.
I have a flask application on heroku which is running plenty fine. I must have one page which runs a PHP script, which will have little to nothing to do with my flask back end. It connects to an external database and renders a few rows on the page. Eg,
<?php
  mysql_connect($hostname, $username, $password) or DIE ("connection failed");
  mysql_select_db($dbname);
  $id = REQUEST["id"];
  $query = "select * from table1"
  $result = mysql_query($query) or die(mysql_error());
  $row = mysql_fetch_array($result);
?>
// leaving out for brevity

  <?php
    echo "$row['name']
"
  ?>

However, if possible, I would rather not make a FULL new application to run a one to three PHP scripts. All that is important is that the script in the PHP page runs. The db is an external mysql database
Is it possible to run this along side a flask application? If so, how?

A: First of all you need to make sure that your Heroku app runs with PHP installed; probably it does not.
You can probably get this using a custom build pack that ships with both PHP and Python.
Once you have PHP you can run the scripts invoking PHP's interpreter from Python.
php_output = subprocess.check_output(["php", "script.php"])

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Home / News / OCTO Respirator Mask Surpasses N95 Standards, Becoming the First to Meet Nearly All 28 Recommendations in the Federal Government's 2009 B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Report
OCTO Respirator Mask Surpasses N95 Standards, Becoming the First to Meet Nearly All 28 Recommendations in the Federal Government's 2009 B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Report
Aug 20, 2020 Posted by: Ryan Marquardt
OCTO Respirator Mask features a silver-bonded filter that starts to kill pathogens on contact, filtering 98% of particles, while offering bi-directional protection, a 10-year shelf life and more
MIAMI (August 20, 2020) – For the first time since the federal government's 2009 B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Report was released urging 28 recommendations needed to significantly improve respirator masks, a device that meets nearly all 28 is now available. Created by OCTO™ Safety Devices, the patent pending OCTO™ Respirator Mask (ORM) was tested to and surpassed all commonly held standards set by the N95 mask, while maintaining easy breathability. Offering true bi-directional protection to keep both the wearer and those around them safe, ORM starts to kill pathogens on contact with its advanced silver-bonded filter material. With easy disinfection and sanitization, ORM is designed for long-term use and a decade of shelf life.
ORM was initially conceptualized and developed prior to the pandemic, for professionals working 8- to 12-hour shifts, in jobs where breathing clean and safe air can be difficult, such as healthcare, construction, industrial sectors and more. OCTO Safety Devices' founders Natasha Duwin and Tobias Franoszek began a journey of creating the most effective respirator mask possible, not knowing COVID-19 was lurking around the corner.
"For more than a decade since the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Report was released, there's been a substantial need for a respirator mask that met all 28 recommendations to help professionals across many industries where air is contaminated," said Duwin. "With the unfortunate and rapid rise of the coronavirus pandemic, that need accelerated and expanded to every human on the planet. We are responding by ramping up production of ORM for immediate consumer use while we await the necessary certifications for healthcare professionals and work toward establishing a sustainable stockpile to ensure shortages never happen again."
Most face masks and respirator masks on the market lack sophistication in terms of providing true protection, practicality, comfort and longevity of use. Duwin and Franoszek believe OCTO Safety Devices can serve the public with high-quality respirator masks that meet the demands of our current global pandemic. Each month, 2,500 ORM units are being produced by OCTO Safety Devices in an effort to quickly make the pre-production version available in the face of current shortages; the team aims to produce 2 million ORM units every year beginning in 2021.
"As troubling as COVID-19 is, the pandemic was not unexpected," said Franoszek. "We've experienced SARS, MERS, N1H1 and other health epidemics in recent memory, and we're lucky to have avoided a global pandemic until now. Even once COVID-19 comes under control, the truth is that history repeats itself, and we may find ourselves here again one day. It is imperative that we educate ourselves and better prepare for the future. We hope to make ORM accessible to everyone who needs it now and amass a stored supply to prevent unnecessary deaths and health risks moving forward."
The OCTO 8
Among its many advancements for respirator masks, ORM details eight clear points of differentiation:
OCTO means bi-directional protection – ORM keeps both the user and those around them safe from pathogens and particulates. The pervading narrative that masks are worn to protect other people, rather than protect the wearer, must be replaced with this more responsible truth: You must adequately protect yourself first in order to protect those around you.
OCTO means antimicrobial – The moment ORM is securely sealed on the user's face, its revolutionary silver-bonded filter material starts killing pathogens on contact.
OCTO means simplicity – Unlike other respirator masks, ORM comes as a single unit with no replacement filters or parts that need to be changed out.
OCTO means breathability – ORM's unique design increases breathability due to its pleated filter design. This advancement increases the filter area to facilitate the flow of oxygen.
OCTO means durable – Offering a year-long lifespan and a decade of shelf-life, ORM is reusable, environmentally friendly, and can be easily disinfected and sterilized.
OCTO means comfortable – ORM was initially designed for professionals working full day shifts. Its ultra-soft, medical-grade silicone contours to the face, making it wearable for extended periods of time.
OCTO means science – The expert team spent years developing every detail of the ORM, acquiring patents on the design, process and materials used. There's nothing else like ORM on the market, and no other mask comes this close to meeting all 28 recommendations of the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Report.
OCTO means American made – There are masks being made all over the world, and with global manufacturing comes unforeseen risks. Every ORM unit is proudly made in the US to some of the highest safety standards in the world.
OCTO Safety Devices currently offers ORM for $107, price-aligned with other tested and professional-grade respirator masks on the market. Purchases can be made at www.OCTOsafety.com and financing options are available to make ORM as accessible as possible to everyone. Wider distribution and in-store sales are forthcoming.
For more information on OCTO Safety Devices and ORM, visit www.OCTOSafety.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About OCTO Safety Devices
OCTO™ Safety Devices was established on January 3, 2020 after founders Natasha Duwin and Tobias Franoszek acquired the patents for a new kind of respirator mask, now known as OCTO™ Respirator Mask (ORM), in December 2019. Initially intended to create safer work environments where air is contaminated, the COVID-19 pandemic expedited the widespread need for a respirator mask like ORM. Providing both pathogen and particulate protection, ORM is a highly advanced, practical and effective mask with a long-term lifespan that can be worn comfortably for many hours and be easily sanitized, sterilized and reused. ORM is available for purchase at www.OCTOsafety.com.
Ryan Marquardt
NewGround PR & Marketing
rmarquardt@newgroundco.com
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You're worried your bird is not getting enough attention from you. Or maybe it starts out more simple. Perhaps your cockatiel has developed a crush on the toaster or the bathroom sink faucet. What's wrong with giving your bird a mirror? Everything. Mirrors are very psychologically damaging to your bird.
Birds a very social creatures. It is because of their strong flocking instincts that they can make such great pets. Many owners give their pets mirrors because they are afraid their bird will get lonely. If you are giving your bird its due attention and providing it with toys to play with while you are gone, you have no need to think your bird will become lonely.
So what exactly do mirrors do? The first thing most people notice is increased territoriality. Bird behaviorists are often contacted about cockatiels who are so attached to the toaster that they will viciously bite anyone who comes near it. They will isolate themselves from their owners and throw a fit if not near their "buddy." Sadly, this is a lesser problem that mirrors cause.
The real problem is this: mirrors give your bird an incorrect perception of reality. They are NOT talking to another bird, they are talking to a reflection. Reflections can only mimic- they do not react in the same manner as a real bird would. Think of it this way: you have a young child. This is your only child so instead of letting him play with kids down the street you get him a mirror. The kid spends all his time talking and playing with his reflection. When he turns fifteen years old you send him to high school. How well do you think he's going to socialize with real people who may not agree with him, may not like his looks, may look different than him, etc?
It is true that not all birds will eventually come into contact with other birds but let's be realistic here. How do you know that down the line you won't want another bird? How do you know that something might not occur that will force you to have to sell or give away your bird? Does the possibility that it may never meet another bird justify improper socialization?
Allow me to give you a case in point. In fall of 1999 I adopted a mitred conure, Fry. A woman had caught him outdoors in Southern California. He had been dive-bombing some local gardeners. He stayed with her a year before she ended up giving him to a friend of hers. This lady had him for six years. During that period he was fed nothing more than safflower seed, apples and white bread, at his request (never let birds or kids choose their diet). He had a mirror on top of his cage and had no access to real birds. His owner had just had a baby when I acquired him. This, and the fact that her husband hated the bird, were her motivations for giving him away.
Fry has the worst flocking skills I've ever seen in a bird. I've actually had him fly across my room to attack a bird in a hospital cage. He has maimed toes and feet and has no clue how to react to real birds. In the beginning he also had no skills at playing by himself. All pet birds need to know how to keep themselves entertained. I offered him plenty of toys but he ignored them. His cage was located on my dresser, which has a large mirror attached to the back. I covered the mirror with a towel but he chewed it to shreds to get to the mirror. I re-covered the mirror and moved the cage out of reach so he couldn't chew it while inside. About a week later he started playing with the toys. He also became more interested in people. Instead of hanging out on top of his cage all the time or trying to steal my sun conure's food, he'd jump over to my desk to watch me and Jay-Jay (the sun).
So what do you do if you have a single bird? Though it is not necessary, you can buy a second bird after the first one is tamed. If you do not want two birds, just make sure to give your bird lots of attention and keep those mirrors away! Birds can be kept singly just fine, but access to a mirror will teach them bad habits, as well as make them territorial and withdrawn.


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Review: Seeing Stars by J. Sterling
Sweet. Romantic. Heartwarming.
I enjoyed every second of this fast-paced, feel-good book!!!
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Walker Rhodes pulls woman on stage during LA concert and serenades her with stars in his eyes and we watched as the sparks flew! But just who is this mystery woman who has stolen Walker's heart? And will she be the one to finally tie down our favorite womanizing gambler?
Our readers poll: 80% say no way!
The other 20% wish they were her!
Read more inside…
Ahhhh!!! What a wonderful book! This is the kind of novel that gives you just a pinch of fairy-tale romance, a dab of sexiness, a twist of angst and a whole lot of heart-warming moments to leave you reveling in a feel-good high. It was a quick read I devoured in a single sitting, reading through it with a smile plastered on my face. And it all starts with one sexy rocker seducing the crowd with warm hazel eyes and beautiful lyrics that hit you square in your chest.
"If you took one smidgeon of allure, mixed it with two dashes of handsome, tossed in a devilish grin and eyes that could stop wars, you'd have Walker Rhodes."
When Madison Myers gets coaxed into attending a concert with her best friend and roommate she didn't put up too much of a fight. She loved Walker Rhodes and seats in row three were difficult to resist. Little did she know however, that she would catch his much sought-after gaze from atop the stage. She was used to being around celebrities and as a talent agent, she knew how to keep her cool, but something about Walker's focused gaze unsettled her … pierced right through her. Then the world truly tilted on its axis when he brought her on stage and melted her to goo when he sung his lyrics directly to her. But it wasn't until he whispered in her ear and asked for her number that reality slammed into her chest. No way. Her stupor shattered. She was not about to get in line behind a long list of women at Walker's side, night after night. Despite seeing stars when their eyes collided, she wasn't blind to what was happening.
"Walker was the kind of guy who went out with a different girl every night. And those were not merely rumors. I'd seen the pictures. Plus guys like him were on my Do Not Date list. At the very top."
Madison, however, didn't get much of a chance to process what happened and lock those entrancing moments away inside to forget, because Walker found her quickly and wasn't about to let her go. Despite the feelings that surged inside of Madison… a mixture of confusion and desire and familiarity and excitement … she's intent on standing her ground. But when a situation forces her to see him once more, she can't help but turn to mush yet again.
"I need to kiss you. Not want. Need. And I'm going to do it again, right now. So don't stop me."
What ensues is a lovely, heartfelt story about your past colliding with your future. About embracing the serendipitous moments that fate unexpectedly throws our way. If you're looking for a fast-paced read that will literally leave you feeling happy and warm, pick this book up without a second's thought! This is the first book in the Celebrity series, the second book, Catching Stars, will feature a supporting character in this book, celebrity Paige Lockwood.
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Review + Excerpt: Wish You Were Here


Libwww consists of a set of APIs called packages which covers multiple related source modules; on Wintel packages are organized into DLLs and on Unix we organize them into separate libraries. A package interface is exported via a single include file of the type WWW*.h, for example WWWCore.h.
High Level Application Packages - simple application APIs for resolving a URI etc.
Transport Packages - access to TCP, SSL, local file system etc.
Protocol Packages - access to HTTP, FTP, Gopher, file, telnet, etc.
Stream Packages - including zlib compression, content length counter etc.
Database Access Packages - access to MySQL etc.
You can also have a look at the complete list of all public functions.
The core interfaces must be included in all applications.
The basic utility package contains mostly container modules, dynamic strings and other stuff that you can't live without when building applications. The modules are used by all other libwww packages but can also be used by the application.
The libwww core package is designed as a set of registration modules where features can be registered dynamically by the application. Examples of features that the application may want to register is HTTP access, local file access, HTML parser, etc. In the application package, you can find a set of default profiles helping you registering the most commonly used features.
These packages help the application set up functionality.
Libwww is a framework for adding functionality. It has hooks for adding protocol modules, like for example HTTP, FTP, and also for adding streams that can convert from one media type to some other type, or presenting the result to the user. In the distribution file of the Library you will find a large set of protocol modules and streams already implemented. However, in order to use these you need to initialize them. This can be done by using the services provided by the WWWInit module.
These packages provides services including handling proxies, gateways, configuration files, support for PUT, POST, OPTIONS, HEAD, etc. requests.
This application package handles a lot of features that many applications need: dialogs and progress notifications, high level URI resolving, rule files etc.
Transports are registered dynamically in libwww. This means that libwww is independent of the transport being used (for example TCP) and you can therefore use libwww in any context you like. Each transport is registered with a set of parameters describing how the transport behaves, for example whether it supports preemptive access etc.
This is the package that provides the TCP and Local file transports used by the protocol packages.
WebMUX Transport Package - Experimental!!!
These packages handle MIME and the like.
The MIME parser package contains all the libwww functionality for handling RFC822/MIME parsing and generation including multipart MIME etc.
This is the include file for resolving news: and nntp: addresses or equivalent.
This is the include file for resolving telnet:, rlogin:, tn3270: addresses or equivalent.
This module implements a HTTP/1.1 persistent cache manager.
Streams and converters are an essential part of libwww - all dataflow happens using streams.
This interface provides a set of specialized stream. For example a stream for guessing unknown media types from magic words. It also contains streams for downloading a document into a memory buffer, counting content length and much more.
The directory browsing pacakge contains code for handling browsing folders in both local files including handling icons and the like.
Libwww can use zlib to compress/decompress content on the fly. This requires that zlib is available to link against, see the instructions on how to interact with external packages for detail.
This is the default libwww HTML parser based on a simple callback scheme into the application. It also contains code for generating HTML.
Database access can for example be used to handle logging etc.


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Best Rose Bowl Games in College Football History 156110http%3A%2F%2Fsportsthenandnow.com%2F2017%2F01%2F15%2Fbest-rose-bowl-games-in-college-football-history%2FBest+Rose+Bowl+Games+in+College+Football+History2017-01-15+23%3A04%3A48Bernie+Steinhttp%3A%2F%2Fsportsthenandnow.com%2F%3Fp%3D15611
Posted on January 15, 2017 by Bernie Stein
The 2017 Rose Bowl will go down as one of the greatest games in the storied history of the prestigious bowl game.
They don't call the Rose Bowl the Granddaddy of Them All for nothing, and the 2017 incarnation of the game proved to be perhaps the best ever.
USC's Sam Darnell, who saved the Trojans' season when he has put in the starting lineup four games into the campaign, throwing for 453 yards and five touchdowns in USC's 52-49 win over Penn State.
The Trojans kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired for the victory, rallying to the win despite giving up a combined seven touchdowns to the Nittany Lions in the second and third quarters.
The comeback overshadowed a brilliant 194-yard, two touchdown performance by Penn State running back Saquon Barkley.
Where does the photo finish rank among the lists of Rose Bowl greats? Let's try and put it in perspective.
2006: Texas 41, USC 38
The go-to default greatest Rose Bowl game ever largely because it was also for the national championship and featured two of the game's most electrifying talents: USC running back Reggie Bush and UT quarterback Vince Young. Both teams were undefeated and USC was in pursuit of a third straight national title. Young scored an eight-yard-touchdown on fourth down with 19 seconds left and the Longhorns made the two-point conversion to account for the final score. It was also the final game in the historic broadcast career of Keith Jackson.
1963: USC 42, Wisconsin 37
Both teams were undefeated and ranked No. 1 and No. 2 heading in. It looked like a Southern California rout as the Trojans took a 42-14 lead in the fourth quarter, but Wisconsin scored 23 unanswered points with three touchdowns and a safety to fall just short. Wisconsin set a still-standing Rose Bowl record with 32 first downs. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: Ohio State BuckeyesPenn State Nittany LionsRose BowlUSC TrojansVince Young
Category College Football, Football, Sports History
Death of Joe Paterno is Another Sad Twist to Penn State Story 1081234http%3A%2F%2Fsportsthenandnow.com%2F2012%2F01%2F22%2Fdeath-of-joe-paterno-is-another-sad-twist-to-penn-state-story%2FDeath+of+Joe+Paterno+is+Another+Sad+Twist+to+Penn+State+Story2012-01-22+18%3A04%3A31Dean+Hyblhttp%3A%2F%2Fsportsthenandnow.com%2F%3Fp%3D10812
Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dean Hybl
Joe Paterno became an assistant coach at Penn State in 1950 and head coach in 1965.
News of the death of former Penn State head football coach is a reminder of just how quickly things can change.
It was less than three months ago (October 29, 2011) that Paterno led Penn State to a 10-7 victory over the University of Illinois to become the winningest coach in all of Division I football history and I wrote an article with the title "Joe Paterno and the Penn State Nittany Lions Keep on Ticking."
No one could have imagined that Paterno would be fired from the school less than two weeks later without coaching another game and then less than three months later the iconic 85-year-old football coach would be dead following complications from lung cancer that was diagnosed just days following his dismissal.
Paterno now joins one of the men he passed on the way to the all-time wins record, Paul 'Bear" Bryant, as an all-time iconic coach who passed away just months after the end of his coaching career.
However, thanks to the scandal that has engulfed Penn State football over the last two and a half months, unlike Bryant, who is still a legendary figure in college football, Paterno's final legacy will likely be a combination of respect and disappointment. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: Joe PaternoPenn State Nittany Lions
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Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dean Hybl
Joe Paterno's tenure as head football coach at Penn State is over after 46 years.
The firing of Joe Paterno as head football coach at Penn State is a sad and in some ways shocking twist to a story that has rocked the college football world over the last week and that will perhaps serve as the tipping point for regaining perspective on where college athletics fit within the overall landscape.
Ironically, Paterno is the one coach that many thought already understood the role of college athletics.
Paterno became a legendary figure at Penn State and across college football not just because he was a successful coach on the field, but because it was generally perceived that he and his program "did things the right way."
From the beginning of his tenure in 1966, Paterno emphasized having his players integrated as part of the educational institution. His players had to not only perform on the field, but also in the classroom. The result is a graduation rate of 78% of football players that ranks well above the national average.
For much of his tenure, it was generally felt that Paterno wasn't coaching to create a legacy, but instead to provide young men with the tools to be successful well after their football careers were over.
He clearly recognized that a successful college had much more than just a good football team. Paterno and his wife donated millions of dollars to programs around the campus and were instrumental in raising the money for a library extension, which was named in their honor.
However, at some point things started to turn. Maybe it was around the time when Paterno and then-Florida State coach Bobby Bowden started to compete for the honor of having the most wins in Division I-A college football. Maybe it was when Penn State suffered back-to-back losing seasons for the first time ever during his tenure during the 2000 and 2001 campaigns and whispers started as to whether the game had passed him by.
Though the graduation rate of the players never wavered, suddenly Penn State players started piling up as many off the field incidents as they were scoring points on the field. A 2008 investigation revealed 46 Penn State players faced a total of 163 criminal charges. Read the rest of this entry →
Tags: College FootballJoe PaternoPenn State Nittany Lions
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Iowa State self destructed last week.
It was an agonizing week for the all-seeing seer as four of his ten picks went South on October 1.
In retrospect, Zultan offers these occult words of wisdom to the Iowa State Cyclones, "In the future, if you are going to shoot yourself in the foot, do not use a sub machine gun."
Prior to the Texas vs. Iowa State debacle, Arkansas came back to thwart Texas A & M as the Aggies failed by five points. Zultan could not believe his eyes as he watched A&M's second collapse in a row. Someone must tell the Aggies that the game lasts 60 minutes, not 45.
Even playing in Columbus, Ohio State could only hold on, losing by three. It could have been even uglier. But MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins spared the Buckeyes abject humiliation by doing his own Spartan version of self-destruction in key moments.
Zultan blames his cloudy crystal ball which continues to conjure up images from 2010.
But the pigskin prognosticator's biggest miss was Clemson who stomped on Virginia Tech 23-3 without mercy. This Tiger is all business and will claim the ACC in 2011. Zultan made a note to himself—C Rules in ACC.
What is more—to heap on massive degradation— almost three score of you recorded better results that the Mighty One. Zultan has barricaded himself in Mom's garage, pouting and throwing rocks at a poster of Paul Rhoads. Where was the triple overtime win when you really needed it, Coach?
Those surpassing the great one will be listed at the end of this article along with appropriate, if begrudging accolades.
Next up for the all-seeing seer—Week 2 in the Big Ten, Week 6 overall in the college football season.
Zultan offers you another week of difficult picks daring you to try to outguess him again. If you feel lucky, or even if you don't, click here to make your picks and see if you can surpass the big Z this coming Saturday.
Tags: 2011 Big Ten Football2011 College Football PredictionsIllinois FootballIndiana HoosiersIowa HawkeyesMichigan WolverinesMinnesota Golden GophersNebraska CornhuskersNorthwestern WildcatsOhio State BuckeyesPenn State Nittany LionsPurdue Boilermakers
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Joe Paterno and his players celebrate the coaches 400th victory.
After Penn State University rallied from a 21-0 deficit to defeat Northwestern University 35-21 on Saturday evening it seemed the only people not focused on the historical significance of the victory were Penn State head coach Joe Paterno and his wife Sue.
While the game announcers and crowd were celebrating the fact that the win was Paterno's 400th as head coach of the Nittany Lions, to the man who has been at Penn State since 1950 and the head coach since 1966, the most important thing was that his team had rallied from a big deficit to defeat a pesky Wildcats' team for their sixth win of the season.
When asked about the significance of the milestone victory, Paterno first wanted to talk about the comeback, Northwestern and what a good job head coach Pat Fitzgerald was doing with his team. "I was just delighted to see us comeback. I thought the kids hung together and I was real proud of them. I think Pat [Fitzgerald] is doing a great job and I was worried sick about them."
Finally when asked about what has motivated him for all these years, Paterno thought for a second, chuckled and then said, "Getting paid."
It was just another reminder that unlike many coaches today who are about spin and creating an image, with Paterno what you see is what you get. And it appears the same can be said for the woman who has been by his side throughout his entire tenure as head coach. Read the rest of this entry →
Category College Football, Football, Great Moments
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Posted on September 07, 2010 by JA Allen
Zultan predicts college football fortunes in Week Two.
Zultan should be very humble after week one of his vaunted football predictions.
He was tempted to supersede his All-Seeing Powers and was punished for his arrogance. He became human, sad to say…
The NCAA football gods, therefore, struck him down.
Hordes of you outguessed Zultan who quivers in shame and humiliation with a mere 10-4 record in week one.
The mighty one has learned two valuable lessons in predicting the outcome of football contests.
(1) When in doubt in projected close contests, always pick the home team. For example do not pick Connecticut to overcome Michigan in Big Blue's house or Purdue to get the best of the Irish in South Bend no matter how much the crystal ball tempts you.
(2) Also always make sure that the team you select is going to be playing––Zultan did not realize that half of the North Carolina team would be sitting on the sidelines when he made his ill-fated prediction that NC would win this contest.
Besides that, the Gophers have always been a thorn in the side of the all-seeing one.
So now you think Zultan is an easy mark. If so, try him again this week and learn your lesson as Zultan did––the hard way!
Zultan senses redemption coming his way this week big time. Click here to pit your puny powers of prognostication against the mighty Zultan for a chance to win a prize.
See the end of this prediction for a comprehensive list of all of you who smote the Zultan, scorched his crystal ball in week one. Do the hokey-pokey one time around the room and come back for week two!
Tags: Alabama Crimson TideBig Ten FootballCollege Football PredictionsFlorida State SeminolesIowa HawkeyesNebraska CornhuskersNotre DameOhio State BuckeyesOklahoma SoonersPenn State Nittany LionsWisconsin Badgers


byron (with lower case b) is a Romanian band formed in spring 2006 by singer and musician Dan 'Byron' after the end of his previous experiences with two of the most significant Romanian bands, KUMM (already on PA) and URMA. Although it appeared following Dan Byron's need for a medium to fully express his artistic ideas, byron involves a cooperative model and highly skilled musicians. Alongside Dan Byron (voice, flute, acoustic guitar) the band consists of 6fingers (keyboards, voice, formerly a member of progressive metal band MAGICA and other related projects), Costin Oprea (electric guitar), Costin Mateşan (drums, also former member of Muse-like band OLIVER) and Vlady Săteanu (bass, replacing former bassists Gyergyay Szabolcs and Jacob Glick).
The music is a balanced crossover between alternative rock, classic rock, progressive rock and blues with hints of pop and metal. The musical influences of the band range from modern KING CRIMSON, early GENESIS and JETHRO TULL to RADIOHEAD, PETER GABRIEL, JEFF BUCKLEY and NOIR DESIR. The main features are Byron's intensely expressive voice lines, the lead exchanges between guitar and keys, the omnipresent interplay with a very active and precise rhythm section, flute solos and sometimes orchestral arrangements. The sound is rich and melodic, busy but never 'over-crowded'. The song format ranges from short, contagious songs to longer and more meditative compositions. Overall, byron should appeal to fans of bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, DREDG, PHIDEAUX, THE DEAR HUNTER, etc.
The story of the band is a success story. The debut was made in Bucharest in December 2006 and after a year of touring clubs and festivals they released their debut album "Forbidden Drama" in October 2007 under the A&A Records label. The album enjoyed an unexpected success for an underground release and for its abstract themes, dealing with inner peace, alienation, pure emotions and spiritual freedom. By the next year the band had conceived a new project, consisting of an unplugged reworking of their previous material, and was recorded live in a mediaeval fortress. The recording was released on DVD as "Acoustic Drama" in October 2008 with the occasion of the band's first solo show in a large concert hall. Due to the partnership with Nokia, the audio soundtrack of the DVD can be found online as a free digital download. The release was accompanied by a national tour of the acoustic project. In October 2009, the second byron a...byron (with lower case b) is a Romanian band formed in spring 2006 by singer and musician Dan 'Byron' after the end of his previous experiences with two of the most significant Romanian bands, KUMM (already on PA) and URMA. Although it appeared following Dan Byron's need for a medium to fully express his artistic ideas, byron involves a cooperative model and highly skilled musicians. Alongside Dan Byron (voice, flute, acoustic guitar) the band consists of 6fingers (keyboards, voice, formerly a member of progressive metal band MAGICA and other related projects), Costin Oprea (electric guitar), Costin Mateşan (drums, also former member of Muse-like band OLIVER) and Vlady Săteanu (bass, replacing former bassists Gyergyay Szabolcs and Jacob Glick).
The story of the band is a success story. The debut was made in Bucharest in December 2006 and after a year of touring clubs and festivals they released their debut album "Forbidden Drama" in October 2007 under the A&A Records label. The album enjoyed an unexpected success for an underground release and for its abstract themes, dealing with inner peace, alienation, pure emotions and spiritual freedom. By the next year the band had conceived a new project, consisting of an unplugged reworking of their previous material, and was recorded live in a mediaeval fortress. The recording was released on DVD as "Acoustic Drama" in October 2008 with the occasion of the band's first solo show in a large concert hall. Due to the partnership with Nokia, the audio soundtrack of the DVD can be found online as a free digital download. The release was accompanied by a national tour of the acoustic project. In October 2009, the second byron album "A Kind Of Alchemy" was released with the occasion of a concert set in the largest club in Bucharest and in front of over 1000 fans. The album is again a slightly conceptual work, this time dealing with the aspects of the creative process, the musician as a magician and the place of the artist in society. In the future, the band plans to keep providing one new project each year.
Both studio albums and the audio version of the DVD can be listened in full on the band website. Also, both studio albums are available as free digital downloads on the official band blog.
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I decided to listen to byron's debut album after being thourougly impressed with their sophomore effort. "Forbidden Drama" is a fantastically emotional and atmospheric album, but it just doesn't gel with me as much as their "A Kind of Alchemy". It seems that since this album was released, the band's songwriting skills have improved greatly, but that's not to say that this album doesn't have great songs on it.
On this album, the hooks don't hook as well and I have a hard time retaining any of the music in my memory, which is something I don't consider to be a good thing. But, as in their next album, there is a diverse array of styles (alt rock, jazz, blues) present on this album, so anyone is bound to find something enjoyable on this album, not to mention that it is still quite catchy in certain spots. Strangely enough, I feel like this album is more in the vein of prog than their next album. The musicianship on this album is undeniably great, and that is made obvious upon first listening of the album but is reinforced by the terrific solos scattered throughout.
Most notable tracks: "Fake Life", "Losing Control", "The Dawn of a Drunk Bum", "Far Away", "Blow Up My Tears", "Forbidden Drama".
Although less enamored by this album than the follow up album, this is still undoubtedly a terrific crossover prog album. I'd definitely recommend this to someone who likes good music in general, but I honestly think I could suggest this to anyone and they would find something delightful about it, though nothing really stands out to me.
A very nicely crafted album, the debut of byron in 2007. The band was founded in 2006,and now byron is Dan Byron - vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, 6fingers - keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals (or hummings, as it is so nicely written on the back of their last album, 'Perfect'), Costin Oprea - electric guitar, Dan Georgescu - bass, Marcel Moldovan - drums.
Without making any compromise, byron will always rise to your every expectation, original, interesting, innovative and I so easily enjoyed the addiction of every impressive lyric.
You can still marvel that one of the greatest bands are releasing music totally lacking in commercial concerns. And yes, they're leading the pack when it comes to releasing music in an exciting, innovative way.
All in all, this is an essential album, at least 4+ stars.
Romanian prog rock anybody? No, I didn't think that this was a sentence that most people reading this review would automatically have in their thoughts, but that, of course, is the beauty of this site - the opportunity to experience wonderful new music and also realise that prog rock is not confined to the "usual" countries.
This is the debut album by Byron, released in 2007, and a project led by Dan Byron, who provides vocals, guitar, and flute. More on that wonderful instrument later.
It is an extremely impressive debut, and one that covers such a wide range of the rock spectrum and influences that it could just about qualify as the archetypal Crossover Prog album.
We have some pounding rock anthems, and for a good example, look no further than the opener Fake Life, which, by the way, features some of the most relevant and socially aware lyrics I have had the pleasure to listen to in years. At the other end of the spectrum, we have pure mellow joy in tracks such as Far Away.
There are all sorts of influences going on in this highly original piece. Certainly, Byron cannot be anything else other than a fan of the scene we called Art Rock in the 70's, but this is fused with a deep sensibility of the craft of producing music that is warm and welcoming, rather than so eclectic as to alienate a large proportion of an audience. There are also some extremely good jazz passages here, the keyboardist (the marvellously named 6fingers) is never anything less than accomplished, and I particularly love his piano work on tracks such as On The Road, there is richly dark European folk, and, in between, we have pure pastoral symphonic prog, with a massive nod to the past, but recorded and produced in such a fashion as to never be described as neo prog. In Essential Piece we also have a track that, in a just world, could have been a hit single.
Pure proggers will also love the flute playing of Dan Byron. It is simply divine, and the opening piece we hear on the title track is a huge and lovely contrast to what preceded it. The flute is used as it was in the finest tracks of yore - as a part of the narrative, and I swear that I have not heard a better use of this lovely instrument since the Gabriel & Anderson years. It is as good as that. Annoying Detail could well have been played by Anderson to these ears, had I not known better.
The concept of the album is clearly socio-political, and I like and agree with Byron's obvious distaste of much of what passes for modern society. It gives us, by the way, one of the finest song titles of all time, The Dawn Of A Drunk Bum. There are many highlights, but my favourite is the excellent No Man's Land which mixes all of the various moods on the album into one track, features a beautifully intricate flute solo, and has passages that simply soar before taking you back down into a mellow place. There is one hell of a lot packed into a mere five and a half minutes. Not very far behind is the incredibly lovely epilogue, Toast Proposal, which closes the album, five minutes of unplugged heaven with some lovely vocals, lyrics, and playing.
Original and extremely good, this has to be one of the strongest debuts by an outfit in many years, I have no hesitation in awarding a very strong four stars. Would they manage to keep this going on the follow-up? I am glad to say in advance of my next review that the answer is absolutely, and then some.
My thanks to Alex for introducing me to this wonderful band.
To close, Romanian Prog anyone? Well, as the late, great, Alan "Fluff" Freeman would surely have said if he had heard this great album - "not 'alf!!"
Modern prog at a high point.
With many modern progressive bands, there are one of two things that happen: they go all out to try to make this massive prog output in the spirit of the "golden age," or they end up making a mushy wheel of cheesy "pseudo-prog," neither of which tend to go very well. Byron (supposed to be a lowercase "b," but capitalized for grammatical purposes), a young Romanian band, seem to find a spectacular medium of this, creating a very tasty mix of popularly acceptable and very catchy melodies and a beautiful progressive outlook, making for an exceptional crossover prog album. Forbidden Drama is the debut album for the band, yet it seems like these guys are recording and writing veterans, whipping out track after track of really magnificent material. The concept is about the band's gripes about consumerism and capitalism, and the glory of individualism.
Fake Life opens up with some sound effects before breaking into to rolling riffing that really meshes well with the melodies. The style of on-off riffs seem to make a musical motif on the album, and certainly an excellent one. The verse and chorus breakdowns are spot on, and the melodic and rhythmic harmonizations between each instrument is bordering on perfection. The instrumental section blends a prefect amount of psychedelics and great harmonizations, making for a really cool ride. Overall, the first track is certainly a fantastic opener to this fantastic band.
The title track has some more fantastic riffing and licking to open up the album. The melodies again are spot on, with some really great lyrics, also. The chorus is a fantastic breeding ground for earworms, lodging the catchy melodies in your head for hours. The instrumental section offers the listener their first taste of the exceptional flute work that peppers the album, and gives a superb dynamic to the album.
Crossroads opens with some nice acoustic chords and some really nice piano harmonizations. Again the melodies are heartfelt and carefully crafted, transitioning into a really great and beautiful chorus with some really great moments. The whole track keeps a spectacular feel to it, with a really inspirational outlook. Overall, another spectacular part of this album.
Watercolor is the first piano-opened track, with some really cool electric piano like effects, making for a really cool feel. The song is very mellow the whole way through, with mostly just piano and vocals the whole track. Overall, the track is a very somber and relaxing track, making yet another great dynamic to the album.
Losing Control is one of my favorite tracks on the album. Pulling out the real rockability the band can utilize, the opening riff is killer. Keeping a really superb stamina throughout the track, the song has one of the better compositional and instrumental performances of the album. Again hearing the flute makes another great dynamic to album, even adding some really cool Latin Jazz feels.
The Dawn Of A Drunk Bum is a cool track, with some different compositional qualities to it. Although it maintains the formula the band seems to use with opening riff, melody, verse, chorus, etc, the feeling of the song has a slightly different atmosphere, adding more of a alt rock feel than any of the other songs do. Overall, the song offers a more popularly leaning, but still great, track.
Far Away is a very mellow and funky track. Utilizing some classic funk/blues techniques for guitar and bass, the song has a great funk feel. Of course, that is only the beginning. The song slowly builds until a great climax not like any of the compositions on the album so far. The section, about 4 minutes into the song, makes this track another one of my favorite. Mixing a superb backing synth and some rhythmically genius guitar and drum work, the outro is pure genius! Another superb track.
Annoying Detail is a very chilled out song, with some more funk/rock prog crossovers. This track returns to Act I's exceptional melodic work and some really superb backing harmonizations and little compositional candies. Although it is not the best track on the album, it does offer some great treats to the listener.
On The Road is a nice ballad type song, with a mellow intro before breaking into into a slowly building melodic dictation of music. Eventually, the song breaks into an epic and inspirational ballad type movement, making this song one of the more musically emotional. Overall, it is not my favorite, but has some very good qualities going for it.
Essential Place is one my favorite tracks on the album. Opening with a cool poppish guitar lick, it soon is harmonized by a really cool violin melody and then some great vocal melodies. Throughout the song quick little bits of really greats melodic output pepper the track with a jovial ambiance. The song's happiness seems to rub into the atmosphere, making everything around it just seem.... happier! Such a great track.
Blow Up My Tears starts with a drumming piece (a drummer's dream), and sets up a significantly more minor tone than the previous track. The song, having a much more traditional song structures, relies on the progressiveness of the music for the progressiveness of the track, which lacks somewhat, but still has that byron-esque art rock feel. Overall another good track.
No Man's Land is the lyrical turning point of the concept album, talking about a land free of the societal pressures people feel every day and how the place is a "no man's land" for those who live by the consumerist lifestyle. Musically, the song has another traditional structure, but still offers a really nice output. Each piece of the band contributes the perfect amount to make a nice ending piece for the third act of the album.
Toast Proposal, the "epilogue," sums up most of the musical motifs of the album. This track now gives each member of the band a opening on at least one song, opening with a nice A Capella performance. Overall, the song acts as a very nice closer to the album, summing up the album and tying it off; closing the album superbly.
ALBUM OVERALL: Forbidden Drama, the debut of byron, is certainly a modern prog gem for all to hear. Although the band hails from the Eastern European nation of Romania, a country not often heralded for their exceptional prog, this is certainly an exception. Throughout the album, the band peppers in countless dynamics and compositional treats; the entire album is brimming with great feels, dynamics, and atmospheres. Although many of the songs follow a near cookie cutter formula, each track had its own little treat, making this album a great addition to any prog collection. 4+ stars.
A beautiful and melodic Alternative Prog record. Lots of styles are explored in this record with lots of Experimental Alternative which can be found in most of the tracks. It also features lots of mellow, highly melodic tracks like the opener 'The Night' which is a fantastic introduction that sets the tone very well for the whole record. 'War' is another more mellow track, and one of the best. Featuring fantastic vocals and a simple acoustic guitar driven arrangement and a great electric Guitar solo at the end. Other songs like 'Zeitgeist' and 'A Little Bit Deranged' feature an Alternative Rock sound that feels highly influenced by more recent Radiohead albums with unusual guitar chords and strong vocals. One of the more Experimental moments on the album is the third track 'Diggin' a Hole' which features more keyboards and a Trumpet solo. It also features a world music styled middle section. This song is very energetic and would please anybody looking for a sound closer to the first album. 'I Don't Want to Entertain You' is a funk based song again with great Vocals and some great guitar work, despite being so different from other songs it still manages to fit well with the tone of the album.
The albums longest track 'The Song That Never Was' is one of the most accomplished and creative with lots of atmospheric piano and electric guitar parts and one of the finest vocal performances on the album. The song remains Progressive throughout with the Alternative Rock influence further explored into a more melancholic sounding melodic Rock.
Other songs worthy of mention are 'King Of Clowns' a more traditional Alternative track with a great vocal performance and a great piano part. 'Sirens' another great acoustic guitar song with some fantastic keyboard playing. And 'A Peaceful Mind' which provides a fantastic atmospheric keyboard driven ending to the album.
This is one of the strongest Alternative Prog albums you will find, there isn't a weak song on the album and offers a stronger effort than the brilliant debut, though features a much different feel with lots more mellow music. 4 Stars easily earned by this effort.
I had a request (more like an order heh heh) to write a review for this album and had been meaning to for some time, just never getting to it.
First off, I'd like to say that this is the first Romanian band I've ever heard and I was a bit surprised at what I heard. I wasn't expecting something this mainstream.
The music itself is alot like Dredg (as stated in the band biography) but a little heavier and more moody. It is often times engaging but at the same time easily accessible (in prog circles at least). Crossover is a good way to describe the music, I'll leave it at that.
We start off with Fake Life which is a good introduction to the overall sound of the album, melodic semi-heavy Dredg-like prog. The title track is somewhat reminiscent of Porcupine Tree but a little more proggy then them, more complex instrumentation (another kind of highlight of the album). Crossroads is a nice acoustic break which serves it's purpose well, to relax you. It does slowly build into a pretty epic sounding song though. Watercolor is a soothing piano track which I think symbolizes depression. Losing Control is a particularly heavy track (symbolizing a sort of downward spiral) that also brings back the feelings of Dredg and The Dawn of a Drunk Bum is sort of a theme for hitting the "bottom of the barrell" of life. Far Away is another semi-calm track which explodes into a heavy electric synth filled instrumental. Annoying Detail is another acoustic track which sounds quite a bit like Crossroads but with maybe a little more emotion. On the Road is a fairly moody track which reaches almost a whimsical feeling at points, interesting song this is. Essential Piece is a very Porcupine Tree-esque song but still has byron written all over it in the flavor. Blow Up My Tears is another fairly heavy track, in this one the vocals have some extreme feeling. No Man's Land is calm pop song that has some beautiful piano interludes and at times sort of thrashes at you (real calm, I know, but the core of the song is). Toast Proposal is an excellent closing track, starting with just the vocals but gradually gains instruments and a nice pop melody.
Through that mass of describing the songs, you'll find that this album is a very well put together effort. I give them four stars for this excellent album and that may change to five in the future.
Thanks to harmonium.ro for the artist addition.


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IISS: Indian seafood industry to achieve $7.84 BN export target if current growth continues
Stakeholders from across the Indian seafood industry have voiced their optimism about marine products exports achieving a milestone INR 500 billion ($ 7.84 billion) target in the next few years given the current growth curve and strides made in aquaculture production
MARGAO: Stakeholders from across the Indian seafood industry have voiced their optimism about marine products exports achieving a milestone INR 500 billion ($ 7.84 billion) target in the next few years given the current growth curve and strides made in aquaculture production, as the 21st edition of the biennial India International Seafood Show opened in Margao on January 27, 2018.
Goa Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar who inaugurated the three-day flagship trade event organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA and the Seafood Export Association of India (SEAI), said that while the east coast, especially Andhra Pradesh was leaping ahead in culture fisheries, the fishing communities in the west coast can, in coordination with organizations like MPEDA, enhance their contribution to exports.
Parrikar said India should also do more to make use of the fishing potential along the underutilized but large Andaman and Nicobar coastline, explore sustainable deep sea fishing and address issues such as seawater pollution from chemical fertilizer wash-off, overexploitation of existing fishing zones and damage to breeding grounds.
"India has the potential to become a seafood superpower and the goal of 20% growth or doubling of the export volumes will not be as difficult if we tap into this potential fully," he said.
IISS, which is coming back to Goa after 15 years, is expected to draw over 3,000 delegates and more than 2,000 domestic and international visitors over the three days, generating business and showcasing products, automation technologies and machinery as India continues to ride a crest of seafood exports growth.
In 2016-17 India has exported 11,34,948 MT of seafood, principally frozen shrimp and frozen fish, worth 37,870.90 crores and provisional export figures for April-November 2017 have shown an increase of 18.72% and 15.16% respectively in quantity and value (in US Dollars) of seafood exports.
The export earnings are expected to cross a high of US$ 6 billion during the current fiscal, buoyed by aquaculture growth, enhanced processing capacity and favourable market conditions, MPEDA Chairman Dr A. Jayathilak noted.
"If we are able to sustain our efforts in production and augment the efforts to value add, India can become the second largest exporter of seafood next to China within a few years surpassing countries like Norway, Vietnam, US or Thailand," he added.
Goa's Minister for Agriculture, Vijai Sardesai, who presided over the function pointed to overexploitation as a major concern and called for proactive measures to avoid situations like the "fish famine" affecting southeast Asian countries.
"As a small, progressive state Goa is taking strict measures such as ban on LED lights to curb damaging fishing practices, but bigger states also need to do their bit if we wish to have sustained exports," he said.
Vinoda Paliencar, the state's Minister for Fisheries and Water Resources said they were planning to set up a Fisheries Corporation in Goa with the dual aim of increasing exports as well as ensuring that fish is available to domestic consumers at reasonable prices.
SEAI National President V Padmanabham highlighted the challenges faced by seafood producers and exporters and hoped that the deliberations at IISS 2018 will help address some of these issues.
Goa's leader of opposition Babu Kavlekar, SEAI Goa President M.M.Ibrahim, MPEDA Member and MP K. Hari Babu also spoke.
'Safe & Sustainable Seafood from India' is the focal theme of the three-day biennial exposition, which will see industry leaders and experts deliberate on policies, market trends and technology.
Delegates include exporters, machinery suppliers, importers, other service providers, researchers, policy makers etc. from India and countries such as the US, the UK, Spain, Japan, Australia, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and the Middle East.
Internationally acclaimed experts from India and abroad will address technical sessions on topics of current interest. On Saturday, sessions were held on the role of technology and value addition in seafood marketing, on seafood safety requirements in major markets, and on GST implementation and its implications for the seafood sector.
Sessions were also held on international standards for live transportation of edible shrimp and fish and the use of e-commerce in international seafood marketing.
Photo Caption: Manohar Parikar lighting the tradtional lamp marking the opening of three day 21st India International Seafood Show 2018, while other including Vijat Sardesai, MPEDA Chairman Dr A. Jayathilak, Babu Kavlekar, SEAI Goa President M.M.Ibrahim, MPEDA Member and MP K. Hari Babu look on
Image Credit: NJ Kumar
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Q: What is the minimum code to make ScrollSpy bootstrap sidebar like the example? I have seen the left hand ScrollSpy example on the bootstrap page:
http://twitter.github.io/bootstrap/2.3.2/javascript.html#scrollspy
But they don't have any example code of how to get the same style and effect? What is the minimum code needed to achieve this, as all the JsFiddle examples I have seen do not have the styling.
Update
I have stopped using scrollspy on my projects as the scrollbar only works at the page level, and I need the scrollbar to only appear on the container where the scrolling takes place

A: While doing some research into using sidenav scrollspy I found a good tutorial on coding everything
All the source can be found on github

A: See if this helps:
http://jsfiddle.net/panchroma/rWYQu/

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*In the body tag add
( see fiddle options left hand column)

*Wrap your side nav bar in a div with this same data-target ID:

*You probably want to add the class affix to your side nav so that it stays in place:

*Add a unique ID to each of the links in your side nav: eg
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*In the main body of the page, add sections with IDs that match the links in your side  bar: eg
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That's it!
EDIT

How do I get it to style like the Bootstrap example on their site though?

Here's a variation if you want stying similar to the bootstrap page
http://jsfiddle.net/panchroma/ExWDq/
You will see that I've changed the classes on the nav list ul to make better use of some built  in Bootstap styling, I've added chevrons to the menu links, and added styling and media queries for the nav list.