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May 25, 2013: The first wave of acts confirmed to play the Belladrum festival's GoNorth Seedlings Stage on August 2-3 has been announced – Cleavers, Prides, Roman Nose, Blood Relatives, Red Ronson, Ranald, Dylan Tierney, Crystal Seagulls, Three Blind Wolves, Garden Of Elks, The Oxides, Fat Goth, St Max And The Fanatics, Fake Major, State Of Flux, Bear Arms, Little Fire and Lionel.
Sarah Hayes' debut EP, Mainspring, is streaming on Bandcamp ahead of its release on May 28. She has Glasgow gigs scheduled for The Old Hairdressers on May 29 and The Wee Chill festival at SWG3 on June 29.
Boards Of Canada have unveiled new song Reach For The Dead, taken from forthcoming album Tomorrow's Harvest, out on June 10.
May 24, 2013: The line-up for King Tut's Summer Nights, which runs in the Glasgow venue from July 15 to August 1, has been revealed. The headliners are The Recovery!, Sunshine Social, TeKlo, Alarm Bells, Taffy, Sienna, So Many Animal Calls, Michael Cassidy, The OK Social Club, SOS, Departures, Fake Major, Prides, Waiting For Go and Arches. Other acts worth checking out include Cherri Fosphate, The Clock, The Youth And Young, Campfires In Winter, Kevin Harper, Discopolis and Father Sculptor. There's also a Pop Cop DJ set on July 25.
Quickbeam song Grace is available for free download – it's taken from the band's self-titled debut album, out on June 3.
Giant Fang has unveiled a video for Aqualung.
May 23, 2013: A Music Open Day is being held at Aberdeen's Lemon Tree on May 26 with a programme that includes three music industry panels, a soundcheck workshop and live music from Revere, Uniform, Leanne Smith and Marionettes. Free tickets to the evening show will be available to anyone who attends the free seminars during the day.
The Wickerman Festival has added Admiral Fallow, Chic ft Nile Rodgers, Dreadzone, Waylayers and Greg Wilson to its line-up on July 26-27.
Algernon Doll track Anti-them is available for free download – it's taken from second album Citalo-pop, due for release on June 10.
May 22, 2013: The Basement Coffee House in Ayr has been shortlisted by NME as Scotland's representative in a public vote to find the best small venue in Britain. The 80-capacity venue opened eight months ago.
Tomorrow's second instalment of the Dewar House Experimental Batch series sees Edinburgh's Caves host free live music from Kid Canaveral, The Last Battle and Adam Ross (Randolph's Leap). There will be 550 tickets available on the door on a first come, first served basis.
May 21, 2013: Camera Obscura song Fifth In Line To The Throne is available for free download in exchange for an email address. It's taken from the band's fifth album Desire Lines, out on June 3, and pre-ordering it will get you another track, Do It Again.
Book Group have released their debut EP, Homeward Sound.
Sparrow And The Workshop's third album Murderopolis, out on May 27, is streaming in full via DIY - one of the songs, The Faster You Spin, is also available for free download.
May 20, 2013: Garden Of Elks' debut EP, Extended Play, is available to buy and stream.
The Clock have a video for their excellent song Everything's Eventual, which is released on May 28. They have Glasgow gigs lined up at Broadcast on June 1 and Roxy 171 on June 20.
May 18, 2013: The 16-strong T Break line-up for T in the Park on July 12-14 has been unveiled - Arches, Blindfolds, DARC, Fake Major, Hector Bizerk, Honeyblood, Machines In Heaven, Michael Cassidy, Poor Things, Pronto Mama, Seams, Sunshine Social, The Merrylees, The Velveteen Saints, Vasa, Waiting For Go.
Anna Sweeney has announced she is taking a full break from music and has cancelled her scheduled appearance at Wickerman in July as she relocates to Reading for work in June. Another musician swapping Scotland for England is Plum, who is moving to Brighton in July.
May 17, 2013: The stage times have been released for the 35 acts playing Stag & Dagger across seven Glasgow venues on May 18.
Franz Ferdinand's fourth album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action will be released on August 26 – check out this brief trailer.
Frightened Rabbit recorded a cover of Best Coast's The Only Place for Australian radio show Triple J. The band release their Late March, Death March EP on June 2.
The Mouse That Ate The Cat song When I Wake Up is available for free in exchange for your email address.
The title track of Adam Stafford's forthcoming second album Imaginary Walls Collapse is streaming here.
May 16, 2013: The Discopolis remix of Bwani Junction single Civil War is available to download for free from SoundCloud.
Born To Be Wide's next seminar at Edinburgh's Electric Circus on May 30 is on the topic of goNORTH, with a panel featuring broadcaster Vic Galloway, goNORTH duo Amanda Millen and Alex Smith and Chasing Owls frontman Ben Sunderland explaining how musicians and delegates can get the most out of the annual Inverness convention. Tickets are free.
AC/DC have backed a campaign to erect a bronze statue of their former frontman Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir in Angus. Community music group DD8 Music hope to raise £50,000 via Kickstarter by June 5.
Kite And The Crane's debut EP, Found In The End, is out on Bandcamp.
May 15, 2013: Biffy Clyro have a video for their new single Opposite.
The View are playing a one-off show at Glasgow's King Tut's on June 12 for the Sunday Mail Centenary Fund.
Adam Stafford is launching his second album Imaginary Walls Collapse with a gig at Glasgow's Glad Cafe on July 5 with support from Siobhan Wilson and Robbie Lesiuk.
May 14, 2013: The Wee Chill will mark its 10th anniversary with a two-stage bill at Glasgow's SWG3 on June 29 for the West End Festival. The line-up features Malcolm Middleton, James Yorkston with Sparrow & The Workshop (collaborative debut), Aidan Moffat (spoken word), Three Blind Wolves, Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire, Miaoux Miaoux, Fake Major.
Tommy Perman, who recently left FOUND, has unveiled his new solo project ComputerScheisse – check out These Beautiful Minds, the title track of his debut EP, out on July 15 through Phuturelabs.
RockNess have announced more acts for the festival on June 7-9 including Fenech-Soler, Fatherson, Public Service Broadcasting, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, Niteworks and Jemma Tweedie.
Too Many Fireworks Records will donate all profits from sales of Variations Of Chopin, an album of contemporary interpretations of the composer's music, to the fundraising campaign for drummer Robbie Cooper, whose cancer fight was documented on The Pop Cop.
May 13, 2013: New releases out now include Young Aviators' debut album Self Help, Eagleowl's debut album This Silent Year, and Cherri Fosphate's new Burning Youth EP.
May 10, 2013: The live schedule for goNORTH in Inverness on June 5-6 has been unveiled – it includes a Scottish Bloggers Showcase hosted by The Pop Cop, Peenko and Song, by Toad featuring a four-band bill of Garden Of Elks, Friends In America, The Yawns and Flutes.
May 9, 2013: The documentary Hunting For Remoteness details The Magnetic North's visit to Orkney – where frontman Erland Cooper is from – for the making of their debut album. It will be released on June 24 alongside a reissue of that record, Orkney: Symphony Of The Magnetic North. You can watch the trailer here.
Alphabetical Order Orchestra are streaming their first song, The Architect. The band is made up of My Latest Novel members Chris Deveney, Gary Deveney and Ryan King.
A Band Called Quinn have launched a crowdfunding campaign to support performances of their multimedia show Biding Time (remix) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.
May 8, 2013: Three Blind Wolves have released their new album, Sing Hallelujah For The Old Machine.
May 7, 2013: Adam Stafford's new single Please is streaming online – it's taken from his second album Imaginary Walls Collapse, out in July.
May 6, 2013: The T in the Park Roadshow is bringing free live music to Scottish towns this month – it stops at Glasgow today for The View at Kelvingrove Park (1pm) and Buchanan Street (3.30pm); Edinburgh on May 10 for Vigo Thieves at Queen Margaret University's Student Union (noon), Dundee on May 11 for The LaFontaines at Overgate Centre (noon); Aberdeen on May 12 for Sienna at Aberdeen University (noon); and Ayr on May 18 for The Redettes at Ayr Railway Station (noon).
Fake Major have a video for Fiction, a song on their Have Plenty Of Fun EP. Fellow Comets & Cartwheels artist Finn LeMarinel has a new video for Garden, taken from his debut album Violence.
Capitals have released a sampler of all the tracks on their debut album A National Service, out on June 3.
May 3, 2013: Episode 11 of BBC ALBA's Rapal music TV programme is on iPlayer and features Cara Mitchell, Brown Bear & The Bandits, Three Blind Wolves and Anna Sweeney.
Steve Mason has accused Samsung of plagiarising the video for The Beta Band's 2004 single Assessment for their new television advert. Both show historical figures running down a beach and helicopters circling overhead.
May 2, 2013: Young Aviators' debut album Self Help is streaming on Electric Honey's SoundCloud ahead of its release on May 13.
May 1, 2013: Travis have a video for Where You Stand, the first single and title track of the band's seventh album, out on August 19.
Fake Major's debut EP, Have Plenty Of Fun, is available for download.
My Latest Novel have gone on hiatus, with three of the members forming Alphabetical Order Orchestra - look out for music from them next week.
Kobi Onyame has a video for his new single The Real Part 2.
Trapped In Kansas have unveiled new song Collapse Rebuild.
Rob St John's new AA single Charcoal Black And The Bonny Grey/Shallow Brown is out now.
April 30, 2013: Boards Of Canada will release Tomorrow's Harvest, their first new album in eight years, on June 10.
Quickbeam song Immersed is available to download for free from DIY – you can also listen to snippets from every track of the band's self-titled debut album, out on June 3.
Discopolis have unveiled the video for their new song Falling (Committed To Sparkle Motion), out on May 5.
April 29, 2013: The SAY Award will stream each of the 20 longlisted albums for 24 hours through their app, starting today with Miaoux Miaoux's Light Of The North. You can read The Pop Cop's feature here.
Panda Su's new song MAPS is available to buy now on Amazon, while Bwani Junction's new single Civil War is on iTunes.
The Boy Who Trapped The Sun has a video for new song California ahead of his May tour in Scotland.
The Pastels have a video for Check My Heart, taken from their forthcoming new album Slow Summits, out on May 27.
Frank Turner covered Frightened Rabbit's The Modern Leper for Jim Gellatly's In:Demand Uncut session.
April 27, 2013: Episode 10 of BBC ALBA's Rapal music TV programme is on iPlayer and features two fantastic unreleased songs by Beerjacket as well as The Holy Ghosts, The Merrylees and Ray McCartney.
Travis, Johnny Marr, Hurts, James Skelly, Jack Savoretti, Willy Mason, Foy Vance, Steve Mason, Milo Greene and DIIV have been added to the T in the Park line-up, which has now been separated into day-by-day splits.
Edinburgh venue The Forest Cafe, which has been banned from hosting live music due to council restrictions, are looking for acts to play their new monthly event, the Forest Big Night Out at Old St Paul's, which launches on May 23. Email email@example.com for details.
April 26, 2013: The Burns an' a' that! Festival will feature live music as part of Weekend in the Park at Ayr's Belleisle Park on May 25-26. Rose Parade, Little Fire, Pronto Mama and The Bluebells are among the free acts; Justin Currie + Rachel Sermanni play a ticketed gig on May 26.
Other newly-announced concerts on sale include Lana Del Rey + Kassidy at Glasgow's SECC on May 16 (replacing her two dates at the Academy on May 15/16) Bombay Bicycle Club at Edinburgh's Liquid Room on June 7, Belle & Sebastian at Inverness' Ironworks on July 1, We Are Scientists at Glasgow's Oran Mor on July 29, Kid Canaveral + Ballboy at Edinburgh's Liquid Room on August 10.
Kid Canaveral + The Last Battle + Adam Ross (Randolph's Leap) also play a free show at Edinburgh's Caves on May 23 with 300 tickets on the door on a first come, first served basis as part of a Dewar's event.
April 25, 2013: Seasick Steve, The Pigeon Detectives, Julie Fowlis, Meursault, Washington Irving, PAWS and The LaFontaines have been added to the Belladrum Festival line-up on August 2-3.
Washington Irving have released Palomides Volume 1, the first half of their debut album.
The View are streaming Kill Kyle, one of two new songs on their compilation album Seven Year Setlist, out on June 17.
April 24, 2013: The showcase list of artists picked to play goNORTH in Inverness on June 5-6 has been announced. For the third consecutive year there will be a bloggers' showcase stage hosted by The Pop Cop, Peenko and Song, by Toad. More details to follow soon.
Kilmarnock's Dirty Weekender will feature 45 acts over three venues on May 31 to June 2 including Fridge Magnets, Bwani Junction, The Ok Social Club, Ross Leighton (Fatherson) and Chris Helme.
Poor Things' new single Morgan is free to download – it's taken from their Hurricane Poor Things EP, out on June 10.
Similarly, Cherri Fosphate are giving away Wool from their Burning Youth EP, out on May 11.
April 23, 2013: Glasvegas will play Aberdeen's Garage on June 27, Edinburgh's Liquid Room on June 28 and Glasgow's ABC on June 29.
Reverieme's second album With Up So Floating is out now.
Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire have announced they will release their self-titled new album through Middle Of Nowhere Records in July.
Herculean have a video for Red Weather, taken from The Falling Thunder EP, out on June 7.
April 22, 2013: Stag & Dagger have added Phosphorescent, Rachel Sermanni, Randolph's Leap, French Wives, Fake Major, Prides, Chris Devotion & The Expectations and Donald Macdonald & The Islands to the Glasgow festival's line-up on May 18.
Episode 9 of BBC ALBA's Rapal music TV programme is on iPlayer and features Brown Bear & The Bandits, Cara Mitchell, The Open Day Rotation and John Wean.
Texas have unveiled a video for The Conversation, the title track from their first album in eight years, out on May 20.
Bronagh & The Boys have released their debut single Green, taken from A Young Heart EP, out on May 19.
April 19, 2013: Kassidy's Barrie-James O'Neill and his girlfriend Lana Del Rey have recorded a cover of Summer Wine (made famous by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood), backed with a video featuring handheld footage of the pair in Los Angeles.
My Bloody Valentine, Trash Talk, Fidlar and The VirginMarys have been added to the T in the Park line-up.
April 18, 2013: Pre-sale tickets are available for Regina Spektor at Glasgow's Academy on August 20 and Kings Of Leon at the ciry's Bellahouston Park on August 15, the latter being part of the Glasgow Summer Sessions.
The Mirror Trap have unveiled a video for Westminster Ghost Story, the first track to be taken from their second album Stay Young, due out this autumn.
April 17, 2013: Midnight Lion have changed their name to Prides and expanded to a trio with the addition of Kitty The Lion's Callum Wiseman on guitar and vocals. To coincide with the announcement, they have unveiled wonderfully addictive new song Out Of The Blue.
T in the Park have added Local Natives, Lucy Rose, Swim Deep, Theme Park, Lewis Watson and Sons & Lovers to the festival on July 12-14.
April 16, 2013: Doune The Rabbit Hole have announced that this year's festival will take place at the new location of Cardross Estate at Port of Menteith in Stirlingshire on August 22-25. The line-up features Clinic, Meursault, Rachel Sermanni, Alasdair Roberts, Washington Irving, The Pastels, PAWS, Beerjacket, Rick Redbeard, We Are The Physics, Randolph's Leap, Siobhan Wilson, Panda Su, Shambles Miller, Jo Mango and TeenCanteen. See here for full day-by-day splits.
April 15, 2013: James and Twin Atlantic will headline the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on August 2-3. Other acts on the bill include Admiral Fallow, Fatherson, Rick Redbeard, Noisettes, The Horrors and King Charles.
April 13, 2013: Edinburgh's live music scene has suffered yet another setback with Forest Cafe having its live music licence reviewed, causing the immediate postponement of gigs there, starting with the Solas Showcase scheduled for today.
Newsnight Scotland featured a report on the music industry on April 10, prompted by the Wide Days convention in Edinburgh. Watch the segment on BBC iPlayer, with contributions from Stanley Odd's Dave Hook, Plum's Shona Maguire, Chemikal Underground's Stewart Henderson, Wide Days organiser Olaf Furniss and journalist Nicola Meighan. The interviews were conducted by Galleries drummer Andrew Black.
April 12, 2013: Episode 8 of BBC ALBA's Rapal music TV programme is on iPlayer and features Niteworks, The Holy Ghosts, Miaoux Miaoux and The Merrylees.
Eagleowl have unveiled Not Over, the first offering from debut album This Silent Year, which will come out through Fence Records on May 13.
Dear Lara, aka David Lan, has released his debut EP Plans as a free download.
April 11, 2013: Capitals' debut album A National Service will come out on June 3, with those who pre-order it (from just £5) getting an immediate download of any of the record's 11 tracks, one of which is Reliever.
The View will release singles compilation Seven Year Setlist on June 17 – the album features two new songs, Dirty Magazine and Kill Kyle.
Several Scottish acts have posted tracks from forthcoming new albums – check out Washington Irving – Wandering Wits, United Fruit – Taste I Can't Give Up and Hector Bizerk – Orchestrated Madness.
April 10, 2013: Promoters Cry Parrot will host their 6th Birthday Party at Glasgow's Glue Factory on April 26 with a gig featuring Sacred Paws, Hector Bizerk, Tut Vu Vu, Ultimate Thrush, Ela Orleans and Sad City.
Three Blind Wolves are previewing Slow Summer Deer, taken from their Sing Hallelujah For The Old Machine album, released on May 6.
Where We Lay Our Heads single Keanu Leaves is out now.
Great Cop are giving away new song Stop Hiding as a free download.
April 9, 2013: Mogwai guitarist John Cummings uploaded a photo of himself at Glasgow's George Square yesterday where more than 300 people gathered, inspired by his band's 2011 song George Square Thatcher Death Party.
Hi-Arts, which promotes arts in the Highlands and Islands, has issued notices of redundancies to all 10 of its staff in the wake of funding cuts.
April 8, 2013: Fridge Magnets will play a 'silent gig' at a secret outdoor location in Glasgow on May 15 (6pm) – tickets can be won through organisers Deezer. The band will perform inside a mobile perspex box with the 300-capacity audience able to hear them through headphones.
Kassidy have released new mini-album People Like Me.
April 7, 2013: Song Of Return have launched their Singles Club project on Bandcamp through which they'll be selling unreleased tracks. Month 1 contains Torn Between The Tides (see video) and Enough.
Cairn String Quartet, who were profiled on The Pop Cop in March, have unveiled their orchestral cover of Kid Canaveral's Low Winter Sun.
Travis have made new song Another Guy available to download for free through their website. It also has a video.
April 6, 2013: The following 16 HMV and Fopp stores in Scotland will remain open following Hilco's takeover – HMV: Aberdeen, Ayr, Dundee, East Kilbride, Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh Princes St, Glasgow Argyle St, Glasgow Buchanan St, Glasgow Fort, Inverness, Livingston, Stirling; Fopp: Edinburgh; Glasgow Union St; Glasgow Byres Rd.
Bwani Junction have a video for new single Civil War, out on April 29.
Rachel Sermanni and Emma's Imagination are among the acts playing the Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown on May 24-26.
Quickbeam will launch their debut album with a gig at the disused Govanhill Baths in Glasgow on May 31. They will be supported by Fake Major whose debut Have Plenty Of Fun EP comes out on May 1.
April 5, 2013: Spotify director Mark Williamson will give the keynote speech at next week's Wide Days event in Edinburgh as part of a session on the business of streaming. The full running order is here.
Episode 7 of BBC ALBA's Rapal music TV programme is on iPlayer and features Anna Sweeney, Cara Mitchell, Discopolis and Paul McGranaghan.
Dot JR has uploaded new song Waterfalls to SoundCloud.
April 4, 2013: The Tiree Music Festival will take place in An Talla on July 20-21 with a bill that includes Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire, Washington Irving, The Youth And Young and Brown Bear & The Bandits.
Galleries' fantastic new single Midnight Rush is out now.
Casual Sex have made a video for their debut single Stroh 80. They play Glasgow's Nice 'n' Sleazy on April 5 and Oran Mor on April 7.
April 3, 2013: Comlongon Rocks have added a third day of live music to its line-up at Comlongon Castle in Dumfries & Galloway on May 17-19. The festival's line-up features Three Blind Wolves, Emma's Imagination, The OK Social Club and Saint Max.
Chem 19 are offering three days of free recording time to five Scottish acts through their Creative Scotland Demo Fund. To apply, musicians (under-25s only) should email a link to some demos and a bio to firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject Chem19 Demo Fund Enquiry before April 26. Chosen acts will also take part in a live showcase.
Siobhan Wilson + Julia And The Doogans + Jo Mango will play Glasgow's Roxy 171 on June 26 as part of the Scottish Fiction Presents: Aye Tunes vs Peenko night at the West End Festival.
April 2, 2013: Acts confirmed for The Insider Festival in Aviemore on June 21-23 include Rachel Sermanni, Karine Polwart, Hector Bizerk, Urstan, David Thomas Broughton, Miaoux Miaoux, Pete Roe, Jonnie Common, Adam Holmes And The Embers and Sparrow And The Workshop.
Up-and-coming acts can apply to play the Hebridean Celtic Festival in Stornoway on July 17-20 through their One Step Further competition which is open to musicians aged 18-25. To enter, artists need to email firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject HebCelt New Talent Submissions and include links to three songs, a biog and high-res photo. Closing date is April 12.
April 1, 2013: Quickbeam's self-titled debut album will be released through Comets & Cartwheels on June 3 – check out the video for lead track Immersed which will be available as a free download on April 29.
We Were Promised Jetpacks will headline the second night of the three-day Solas Festival in Perthshire on June 22.
Minor Delilah will be giving away copies of their new EP, Only Dust Can Hear You, to anyone who attends their launch gig at Glasgow's Classic Grand on May 3.
How popular are Scottish albums in Scotland?
The album chart has always held a strangely magnetic charm for me. Flawed though it may be, there is still no better gauge of a new release's popularity with the people – all the people, not just the ones who read music blogs.
Since I use The Pop Cop as a platform to publicise talented artists who are often underappreciated or have a cult following (such a conveniently indeterminate phrase, don't you think?), some folk might think it futile to analyse where such music fits in the mainstream.
However, I disagree and I'm sure I wasn't alone in having my faith restored in the Woman and Man In The Street's taste when a band as exquisite as The National entered the UK charts at No.5 this summer with their fifth album High Violet after more than a decade of incremental career blossoming.
Of course, some musicians are quick to point out they couldn't care less about the charts. Especially those who don't sell enough records to be in them.
Given that independent stores Love Music in Glasgow, Avalanche Records in Edinburgh, One Up in Aberdeen and Apollo Music in Paisley as well as the big chains like Fopp and HMV are all chart return record outlets (i.e. their sales count towards the official charts), the musical mood of Scotland can be accurately reflected in numerical form.
But the thing I'm most fascinated about is what record buyers in Scotland think of Scottish albums, so I decided to do some investigating to find out where every Scottish album released this year charted, both in the UK and in Scotland (yes, we have our own charts).
My starting point was The Official Charts Company, who publish the UK's top 100 albums and Scotland's top 40 albums every week. However, as you will soon see, many Scottish albums didn't make it that high so I had to dig a little deeper. This led me to UK Charts Plus, who publish the UK's top 200 albums and Scotland's top 75 albums on a subscription-only basis.
The results of my findings are below. Only 20 new albums featuring Scottish artists have charted in 2010 and all of them charted higher in Scotland than they did in the UK as a whole, except 'supergroup' Tired Pony (who admittedly contain just one Scottish member) whose placing was identical.
There were four artists who entered the Scottish chart but failed to make the UK one – The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, The Xcerts, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Broken Records. To put that into context, The Official Charts Company told me that it takes as little as 900 sales to make the UK's top 200.
Six Scots reached Scotland's top 10 – Sharleen Spiteri (4), Frightened Rabbit (10), Amy Macdonald (2), Teenage Fanclub (4), KT Tunstall (2) and Belle & Sebastian (4). However, half of those didn't make the UK's top 10 – Sharleen Spiteri (13), Frightened Rabbit (61) and Teenage Fanclub (30).
The charts also show how far the popularity of some artists has nosedived. In 2006, Sandi Thom's first album debuted at No.1 in the UK and went on to sell over 700,000 copies worldwide. This year, her third album entered the chart at 118 (UK) and 63 (Scotland). The Fratellis' two albums both made the UK's top five, but Codeine Velvet Club's record entered at 118 (UK) and 50 (Scotland). Travis have had five albums in the UK's top 10, yet Fran Healy's solo album limped in at 76 (UK) and 33 (Scotland).
Here are the placings in full, click on the graphics to enlarge if need be:
N.B. Albums released this year by other Scottish artists who enjoy decent profiles such as The Unwinding Hours, Emma Pollock, Meursault, Tommy Reilly and Kid Canaveral were nowhere to be seen in either chart.
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12 Responses to "How popular are Scottish albums in Scotland?"
Matthew Says:
One of the reasons Meursault are nowhere to be seen in the chart is because we'd have to register the label with some agency or other, and I really can't be arsed, not least because so few of the albums we release are ever going to bother any sort of chart to begin with – Meursault being the obvious exception.
I can confirm your findings, however. Despite making much more headway down South this year, I still sell the vast majority of Meursault records to Scots. Not sure how this applies to shops, but I would be very surprised if it was any different.
The Pop Cop Says:
Thanks for clearing that up, Matthew. I wonder how Meursault would have fared if the label was registered.
Jim Says:
Apollo Music might be a chart return shop, but good luck finding anything you might want to buy in it.
Stuart Says:
Sandi Thoms initial success was purely down to media manipulation and very big promotional budgets alongside record company/PR and management hype. Her follow-up release was an unmitigated disaster in sales terms and anything she has tried to release since then has met with an almost resolute blanking which in its own way does restore some belief that the music buying public does occasionaly come to their senses.
Matthew Says:
I don't like Sandi Thom's music, but after her PR bubble burst into something of a music industry wet fart I reckon that releasing a third album represents a degree of courage and determination which I think deserves some admiration.
Jason – yeah, it wasn't supposed to be a statement of indie indifference or anything, just that at the time I had way more pressing things on my mind, and any of our records featuring in any sort of chart seemed kind of outlandish, but our distributors did warn us that we'd need to register.
Not that I particularly care about missing out on being 5,648th in the Scottish indie chart, mind
John D. Says:
Not sure I completely follow the figures, are these first week sales? If that's the case I'm surprised KT Toadstool only shifted a few thousand. I also find the charts sort of fascinating, if increasingly invalid (I can't remember the last time I bought a single, though I suppose I do still buy albums).
steven Says:
900 recorded sales to make the UK top 200 !!! The UK record industry must be in worse trouble than previously thought.
The Pop Cop Says:
RE Stuart/Matthew: The public have clearly given up on Sandi Thom's music but the funny thing is that *very* few people have actually heard/bought her recent work. She could have turned into the new Joni Mitchell for all anyone knows. Hmmm.
RE John D/Steven: Yeah, these are all first-week sales and includes download figures too – doesn't make healthy reading for those who are scraping into the chart, or not in it at all.
Scott Says:
A stastistic I'd quite like to know which is relevant to this, if you have it at your disposal, is the % of sales for these bands in Scotland against their overall worldwide figure. For example, you would imagine a much larger % of FR's sales come from America as against here. Is there any way of finding that out?
The Pop Cop Says:
Actual record sales are notoriously well guarded by record labels and rarely made public so I don't think there would be any easy way of finding that out. You could always ask FatCat, they're usually a helpful lot.
David Says:
As far as Kid Canaveral not making the charts, we're stuffed even before any record sales are taken into account for the same reason as Matthew and SBT.
thepopcop Says:
Some people have misread the bar graphics, so to clear up the confusion… the graphic at the very top of the post relates to the position the artist entered the Scottish album chart – therefore the LOWER the bar, the BETTER the artist achieved (low numbers = better chart placing, you see)


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So is there anything that works with HDMI input and by passes the HDCP? Or is the Hauppauge 1212 HD-PVR High Definition Personal Video Recorder using component still the only way to go? What about using a HDMI to component adapter so I can run long HDMI cable to my pc? Or will the HDCP still get picked up? Thanks
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You can run a long component cable to an HD PVR. How long do you need to go?
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An AverTV HD DVR has the ability to handle HDCP encrypted HDMI. But you need to use an old driver and a trick to get it to record that.
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There are HDMI to component adapters (the HDFury series is one example) but they are not sold in the US. Understandably, retailers don't want to be taken to court for selling them. Building a device that strips HDCP is a violation of the HDMI and HDCP licenses, so they would be selling an unlicensed product. It also probably violates the DMCA.
HDCP doesn't apply to analog connection, and the HD-PVR apparently ignores analog copy protection flags which may be present in the component video output of satellite receivers and cable boxes. -
Actually, they are:
I've been thinking try one of those. I'll also need an HDMI splitter:
so I can continue to send HDMI to the TV.Last edited by jagabo; 4th Dec 2011 at 10:35.
Yeah. One shouldn't wait too long...
Actually, I think it's legal to sell an HDMI+HDCP to component+CGMS-A device. What's not legal is a HDMI+HDCP to HDMI (clear) device. -
In the end, it doesn't matter whether it's legal or illegal. What matters is who has the deepest pockets and can afford a long protracted court battle. There's no doubt Intel is the winner here. (For those who don't know, HDCP is Intel's baby.)
Ok thanks... I would like to have 5.1.... Will the Hauppauge Colossus work with HDCP & HDMI input without using a HMDI to component converter? Like a software update or something? Is there a bid difference in sound from stereo to 5.1? I will be playing these files on a HD media player or burning to Blu-Ray...
The Hauppauge Colossus won't record HDCP protected HDMI, but will record from a component connection and provides a component video pass-through like the Hauppauge HD PVR. It is an internal card, which some people might prefer to a USB device. Choosing 5.1 audio vs stereo is a personal decision, but if you don't have or (plan to get) a home theater system or surround-sound speakers for the PC, 5.1 audio doesn't matter much.
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Tips for Developing a Switch Hitter
Switch hitters are valuable in baseball, and subpar hitters who can combine speed with switch hitting can often find themselves on professional baseball teams despite lacking power or great hitting skills. Developing as a switch hitter, however, requires extra practice; here are a few tips to consider
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Equipment Advice: Choosing the Right Softball Bat
If you are going to play softball, it is important for you to make sure that you have the right bat. Otherwise, you will have a difficult time hitting the ball like you are supposed to, and you might even find playing to be uncomfortable. You can shop for a softball bat online if you want to, but shopping for your first one should probably involve a trip to a local sporting goods store. Then, you can pick up and try out different bats until you get a feel for the size and type of Read the rest of this entry »
Baserunning Tips and Drills for All Ages
One of the fundamental aspects of teaching kids baseball or softball, is showing them how to properly run the bases. Kids need to understand the basics while they are young, so that by the time they reach the varsity levels of high school or while playing in college, executing tasks within the game are second nature.
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Traveling Tips for the Softball Little League World Series
If your little one is a part of the Little League and is going to be attending its World Series, you are probably feeling a mix of emotions. Not only are you probably insanely proud of your little one for making it this far, but you are probably also really excited about the trip and getting to see your child play. It is important to make the right plans before making this trip, however, to make sure that everyone has a good time.
Pros and Cons of Joining a Softball Travel Team
Joining a softball travel team can be a great way to improve your overall game and really get good at the sport. One of the major benefits to joining this type of team is that you will be able to travel to different areas and go against teams that you wouldn't be able to back home. You will find that you grow deep friendships with many of the people who happen to be on your Read the rest of this entry »


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SERVES:makes 8 turnovers
1 pkg frozen puff pastry sheets (2 pieces total)
1 1/2 cups diced strawberries1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb1/3 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground ginger1 1/2 Tbs cornstarch
1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tsp water
You'll need to plan ahead and defrost the puff pastry and, for eight turnovers, you'll also need 1 1/2 cups each of 1/4 - 1/2 inch diced strawberries and rhubarb and you'll also need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Add the diced strawberries and rhubarb to a medium sized mixing bowl and add 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar and add 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and ground ginger, and then add 1 1/2 Tbs cornstarch and mix everything to combine.
Set that aside for a minute and roll one sheet of puff pastry out on a lightly floured work surface, until it is a slightly larger square, and then cut it into 4 equal squares.
Make sure to drain fruit well and place 1/3 cup diced fruit in the center of each square.
Rub a little water along two connecting sides of each square, then fold the dough over to make a triangle (with the dry edges meeting the wet edges), and use a fork to seal the edges.
Repeat the process with the other sheet of puff pastry and, once they are all filled and sealed, place them onto a parchment paper lined baking tray and brush the tops of each one with an egg yolk beaten with a tiny bit of water.
Next, use a sharp knife to make a small slice or two into the top of each turnover and place the tray onto the center rack of the preheated oven.
They will take about 20-24 minutes to bake and it is a good idea to spin the tray halfway around part way through.
Although I said "18-20" minutes in the video, I think 20-24 minutes will allow the puff to crisp up a little better.
Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking tray and then transfer to a cooling rack to allow the bottoms to stay crispier.


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Starting with A for "ACE inhibitor" and continuing through to Y for "Yolk Sac Tumour", we give you succinct explanations for scientific and medical terms in clear and simple words.
- O-linkedrefers to a type of bond that occurs between a carbohydrate side chain and the protein to which it is attached; usually occurs at a serine or threonine residue in the protein
- ObesityBody weight with a body-mass index of over 30 kg/m2, i.e. marked overweight, which leads to impairment of health. Obesity is a risk factor for secondary diseases (particularly metabolic syndrome with diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia,hypertension, arteriosclerosis).
- Obstipationsee constipation
- Obstipationsee constipation
- Obstructive JaundiceJaundice (see Icterus) from obstruction of the bile ducts (cf. Bile Ducts).
- occlusionblockage
- Occlusion of the mesenteric arteriesOcclusion of arterial blood vessels of the small intestinal mesentery, which serves the small and large intestine.
1. Acute mesenteric infarct: Caused by arterial embolism with occlusion of the upper or lower mesenterial artery with death of the tissue in the affected intestinal sections.
Symptoms: Typical clinical course in three stages: Initial stage with sudden diffuse body pains, particularly round the navel, which last ca. six hours. There is often no muscular defence in the abdominal wall and lack of pain on pressure; then an interval in which the symptoms improve, the so-called false peace, and which lasts ca. 12 hours. Terminal phase with acute abdominal pain, muscular defence in the abdominal wall, deterioration in the general state (acute abdomen) due to inflammation of the diaphragm, intestinal occlusion and shock with bloody diarrhoea.
Thorough interview of the affected individual by the physician, increased concentration of white blood cells, blood acidity (metabolic acidosis and lactate acidosis), X-ray of the abdomen, ultrasound investigation of the abdominal organs, X-ray imaging of the intestinal vessels with contrast medium.
If possible, operative removal of the embolism in the initial stage, followed by treatment with anticoagulant drugs, perhaps surgical removal of a section of the intestine
Chronic Occlusion of the Mesenteric Arteries
Disturbances in the perfusion of the intestines during occlusive arterial disease, with the symptoms of angina abdominalis. Shunt circulation is mostly well developed and the symptoms are often only mild. - Occlusive arterial diseaseAbbreviated as OAD
Diseases which are caused by changes which narrow or close arteries and which lead to disturbances in the perfusion of the tissues or organs which they serve. Occlusion of central arteries is mostly isolated and restricted to a single segment. In contrast, occlusion of peripheral arteries may often occur multiply and over long stretches.
1. Peripheral OAD mostly affects the arteries of the legs and feet (ca. 80 %), more rarely the shoulder girdle or arm. 2. Brain (see disturbances in cerebral perfusion), particularly in the jugular artery; 3. Internal organs: see renal arterial stenosis, mesenteric arterial occlusion; 4. Heart: see coronary heart disease
1. Acute: acute arterial occlusion; 2. Chronic: arteriosclerosis, inflammatory diseases of the vessels
Symptoms and diagnosis
The extent and consequences mostly depend on the site and development of the occlusion, the formation or possibility of adequate by-passes (shunts) and the general state of the circulation. The severity of the disturbance in perfusion is assessed with the Fontaine stages. Occlusion in the arteries of the arms and legs can mostly be recognised by interviewing the patient, followed by clinical investigation, particularly appearance (pallor or reddening, ulceration or necrosis), palpation (pulse status) and by listening to accessible arteries with the stethoscope (vessel sounds) and simple tests of clinical function, such as the walking test. Apparative methods include ultrasound diagnosis (Doppler and duplex sonography), angiography and other procedures.
Peripheral OAD treated on the basis of the Fontaine stage. Acetylsalicylic acid in all stages. Stage I: Clinical course monitored; Stage II: particularly walking training. Stages III and IV. Angioplasty (expansion of the vessels with balloon catheter) and operative reconstruction of the vessels. Drugs tried out before amputation. - occultclinically inapparent
- Ocular fundusalso known as the eyeground
Internal surface of the eyeball, which is visible during examination with the ophthalmoscope. The retina, choroids, optical nerve, yellow spot can be examined and the circulation in the blood vessels directly observed. This assists in the assessment of the clinical course of numerous general diseases (e.g. type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure).
- Oculomotorius paralysisParalysis of the external eye muscles which are served by the Nervus oculomotorius (third cranial nerve), the elevator palpebrae superioris or the internal eye muscles which are served by the parasympathetic side of the Nervus oculomotorius.
Mostly mechanical compression, disturbances in perfusion (e.g. in type 2 diabetes or type 1 diabetes) or inflammation in the region of the nerve. - Oesophageal VaricesWidening of the veins in the oesophagus to form varicose veins. This can occur in liver damage, particularly in liver cirrhosis (cf. Liver Cirrhosis), if an increase in the blood pressure in the liver leads to the formation of bulges (sacculation) in the blood vessels in front of this. The main danger with oesophageal varices lies in bleeding, which occurs in 30-50% of cases and which is frequently potentially fatal.
Diagnosis: Endoscopy of the oesophagus, X-ray imaging of the oesophagus and stomach with contrast medium. - OestrogensFemale sex hormones, which are mostly formed in the ovaries, corpus luteum and placenta, but also at low levels in fat tissue, adrenal cortex and testicles. Oestradiol, oestrone and oestriol are important natural oestrogens.
Biological actions
The female menstrual cycle is steered by oestrogens and gestagens. Generally in the first instance by ostrogens, e.g. follicle maturation, initiation of the release of the hormone LH at ovulation (positive feedback, the so-called Hohlweg effect), egg transport, growth of the mucous membrane in the first half of the cycle, composition of the womb's secretions and of vaginal cells. Oestrogens also have actions outside the reproductive organs.
Clinical uses
Oestrogens are used in combination with gestagens for hormone replacement therapy after menopause. They are used locally for vaginal inflammation after the menopause, for the treatment of female sterility and for hormonal contraception.
Oestrogen-dependent tumour, liver disease, thrombosis or emboli, vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure and others.
Skin reactions, itching, giddiness, depression, intestinal problems, oedema, increase in weight. The treatment should be discontinued immediately if there are symptoms of thrombosis, emboli, coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke, migraine-like headache, acute visual problems, increase in blood pressure, abnormal liver values or acute loss of hearing. - off-label trialan investigational study designed to determine the efficacy or safety of a drug used contrary to the indication, dosage or method of administration approved by the FDA
- OligosaccharidesDesignation for carbohydrates, which are composed of 3-10 monosaccharide units. Cf. monosaccharides.
- Omega fatty acidsMultiply unsaturated fatty acids, which are characterised by specific chemical structures (double bonds between the carbon atoms). Many unsaturated fatty acids cannot be produced by the body alone. These so-called essential fatty acids must therefore be taken in with food. Omega fatty acids reduce blood fat values (particularly triglycerides). Omega-3 fatty acids are especially contained in cold water fish (e.g. herring, salmon). The omega-6 fatty acids include the essential fatty acids linoleic and linolenic acids, which occur in plant oils. eg. lipid reducers.
- OncogenesAlso carcinogenic genes; genes with oncogenic potency.
Genes which can cause malignant growths. Two groups are distinguished.
1. Viral oncogenes: Hereditary information which comes from viruses and is incorporated into cells and which leads to malignant changes in the affected cell; see Viruses, oncogenic.
2. Cellular oncogenes: Natural genes, some of the functions of which are unknown, but which participate in the normal processes of growth and development. These oncogenes are sometimes activated, for example by certain chemicals or radioactive radiation, and can contribute to the development of cancer. - open-label studya study in which both subjects and investigators know which drug the subjects are receiving
- Oral Hairy LeukoplakiaFlat or raised white deposits on the edge or underside of the tongue which cannot be removed by wiping. Presumably caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus when the immune system is disturbed (very frequent in HIV disease). The foci heal spontaneously within months, but may reoccur. Oral hairy leukoplakia is an indication of HIV infection and usually occurs some months or years before full blown AIDS develops.
- Organic nitratesEsters of nitric acid, such as nitroglycerol
Relax smooth muscle, expand veins (more than arteries), with subsequent reduction in the preload and afterload of the heart. The reduction in heart load reduces the requirement for oxygen and can terminate an attack of angina pectoris. Prior treatment can raise the level of stress before the symptoms develop.
To terminate or to prevent an attack of angina pectoris. Termination is carried with orally dosed, rapidly absorbed and short acting nitrates. Prevention may be achieved by nitrate plasters, with absorption through the skin. Also late treatment of myocardial infarction and for heart failure.
Initially often headache, attacks of flushing, occasionally disturbances of the upright stance, drop in blood pressure, reactive increase in heart rate. The activity can decrease in long-term treatment, particularly when this is continuous. Dosage with intervals is therefore recommended. - Oropharyngeal CarcinomaMalignant tumour of the mouth and throat, mostly round the tongue, the pharyngeal tonsils and the floor of the mouth.
Causes: Frequent after syphilis, liver cirrhosis and during severe iron deficiency (so-called Plummer-Vinson syndrome). Factors which can contribute to the development of cancer include nicotine and alcohol consumption. Oropharyngeal cancer is particularly frequent in India and Sri Lanka, as many people in these countries chew tobacco or betel nuts or smoke small cigarettes with the glowing end in the mouth.
Therapy: Operative removal of the tumour, possibly with neck dissection, subsequent radiotherapy. If the tumour cannot be operated, it is treated with combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy. - OseltamivirVirostatic drug (neuraminidase inhibitor) for the early treatment of influenza (influenza virus types A and B). Cf virostatic drugs.
Side-effects of the Drug
Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache - osmosisdiffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane in response to a concentration gradient
- Ossificationalso known as osteogenesis
Ossification is the formation of bone tissue. Normal ossification begins in foetuses, with the direct conversion of connective tissue into bones (desmal ossification; e.g. formation of the collarbone and fibrous bones in the skull). The second form of ossification during the development of the foetus is perichondral ossification and in this the bone tissue is formed round the rods of cartilage in the future long bones. The regeneration of this cuff of bone (e.g. after a fracture) is called periostal ossification in adults. The final phase in the development of the foetus is endochondral ossification. This occurs up to the end of longitudinal growth and starts from a specific growth zone between the end and the middle of a long bone. Renewal of bone throughout life (remodelling of bone tissue) is called endostal ossification. Pathological forms of ossification include ectopic ossification, which means ossification of other types of tissue (cartilage, connective tissue, musculature). - osteitis fibrosa cysticaan inflammatory degenerative condition in which normal bone is replaced by cysts and fibrous scar tissue
- OsteoblastsOsteoblasts are cells which form bone. These cells arise from embryonic connective tissue (mesenchyma). They lie close to the bone at the site of bone deposition and produce uncalcified bone ground substance (osteoid), in which they are gradually enclosed. In this way, osteoblasts are transformed into bone cells which are no longer able to divide (osteocytes). Cf. remodelling of bone tissue.
- OsteochondromaTumour originating in cartilage and bone tissue, also known as ossifying chondroma. The tumour can turn malignant (osteosarcoma). Cf. Bone Tumours.
- Osteoclasia1. increased breakdown of bone substance as a result of activation of the osteoclasts, for example in dialysis osteopathy or primary hyperparathyroidism. Can also be extended to include breakdown because of tumour growth; 2. orthopaedic osteoclasia: Correction of axial malpositioning caused by a badly healed bone fracture or malformation of the tubular long bones from rickets. The affected bone is broken over a cushioned wedge and then fixed in plaster.
- OsteoclastomaAn osteoclastoma is an aggressive bone tumour which grows invasively into bone, but which only rarely forms metastases (lung metastases in 10% of cases, see metastases). The tumour is classified into three groups on the basis of its malignancy: benign, semimalignant and malignant. Osteoclastoma mostly occurs at the ends of the long tubular bones, particularly on the knee. The peak occurrence is between 30 and 40 years of age, with uncharacteristic pain. The affected bone may break spontaneously.
Diagnosis: The diagnosis is made on the basis of X-rays and microscopic investigation of bone tissue samples (biopsy)
Therapy: The affected bone tissue is removed operatively as a whole. The tumour recurs in 50% of cases (relapses). - OsteoclastsOsteoclasts are giant cells with multiple nuclei which break down bone substance. They often lie in small hollows in the bone substance formed by their own action, the so-called Howship lacunae. Cf. bone tissue.
- OsteocytesOsteocytes are bone cells which are formed from osteoblasts, the cells which form bone. They can no longer divide. Osteocytes are present in small cavities in bone tissue and possess branched extensions into the small channels in the bone, by which they connect to each other. Cf. osteoclasts.
- OsteodensitometryMeasurement of bone density; Procedure for determining the mass of the bone. This is mostly carried out on the spoke of the lower arm (radius), thigh bone (femur) or the lumbar spine, to assess the individual risk of bone fractures or the severity of osteoporosis. Conventional methods are based on the principle of photon absorption (uptake of light energy by the bone) or computer tomography. Measurement of bone density or stiffness are also performed by ultrasound, for example on the heel bone. A decrease in bone density is found in osteoporosis, osteomalacia and other low calcium osteopathies.
- Osteodystrophia deformansAlso known as Ostitis deformans or Paget's disease
Osteodystrophia deformans is the name of a disease which begins insidiously, with changes in one or more bones. In North America most patients are over 50; the disease is rare in Asia.
The disease may be caused by a hereditary predisposition, coupled to viral infection of the cells which break down bone (osteoclasts).
Curvature and thickening of individual long bones. When the skull is involved, the face may be deformed, sometimes accompanied by intense bone pain which resembles rheumatism, tendency to spontaneous bone fractures, neurological symptoms (e.g. paralysis, damage of the spinal chord from pressure from deformed vertebrae, loss of hearing). In advanced stages, a bent carriage may develop.
The disease is usually diagnosed by chance during an X-ray investigation of the skeleton, on the basis of changes in the internal and external sections of the bone. Skeletal scintigraphy is a type of investigation with radioactively labelled substances (cf.scintigraphy) and in the course of such measurements there is increased storage of radioactive markers in the so-called Paget foci. In the laboratory, marked increases are found in alkaline phosphatase and urinary hydroxyproline, a component of collagen.
Calcitonin, bisphosphonates and treatment of the symptoms - Osteodystrophia fibrosa generalisataalso known as Osteodystrophia fibrosa cystica generalisata or Recklinghausen-Applebaum disease
Osteodystrophia fibrosa generalisata is a disease which is caused by hyperparathyroidism (increased formation of parathormone). It involves a disturbance in the metabolism of calcium phosphate and numerous bone cysts.
Increases in the blood concentrations of calcium and phosphate, frequent kidney stones and irregular bone remodelling, involving decalcification and bone breakdown by osteoclasts, with formation of cavities in the bones. This is accompanied by simultaneous formation of new bone, formation of granulation tissue with spots of bleeding and cysts, particularly on the long tubular bones and more rarely on the skull. This condition has a chronic course, with frequent uncharacteristic rheumatic problems. Cf. dialysis osteopathy. - Osteogenesissee ossification
- Osteogenesis imperfectaColloquially known as glass bone disease
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disease of the cartilage, which leads to increased fragility of the bones. There are multiple defects in the formation in the body of connective tissue.
Types I a, b (Hoeve syndrome, Lobstein disease): mild disease. The conjunctiva is blue and there is premature tooth decay. The teeth are easily worn down and are coloured transparent brown or grey-blue. Loss of hearing; Type II a, b, c (Vrolik disease): Shortening of the long bones, particularly the ribs, as a result of multiple fractures. This is present even at birth. Marked curvature of the long bones. Ends in death; Type III: Severe form with thin curved bones; Type IV a, b: Variable clinical course, with or without involvement of the teeth.
Trials with calcitonin, calciferols or the metabolic products of calciferol plus fluorides. Surgical and orthopaedic care of the bone fractures. - OsteoidUncalcified bone matrix (matrix ossea), which consists of the so-called ground substance and collagen fibres. Osteoid is produced by the osteoblasts, the cells which form bone. Mineralisation occurs outside the cells (extracellularly).
- OsteoidosteomaThis is a benign bone tumour which produces bone mass. It appears in X-rays as a light zone in the external hard bone tissue, with a border zone. The diameter is rarely more than 2 cm. The tumour mostly occurs in the femur or shin bones.
Symptoms: Bone pains are typical. These can be clearly localised and mostly occur at night. They are alleviated by aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). In some cases the soft tissue round the bone is swollen.
Therapy: The affected bone is removed by operation (resection) and the resulting cavity filled up with healthy bone (spongioplastic surgery). - OsteolysisDissolution and degradation of bone tissue, e.g. with bone tumours or inflammation of the bone.
- OsteomalaciaIncreased softness of the bones which tend to bend, as a result of deficient incorporation of minerals into normal or excessive levels of bone ground substance (osteoid), as a form of secondary disturbances in ossification.
Disturbance in calcium or phosphate metabolism, e.g. in kidney disease, deficient nutrition or vitamin D deficiency. Osteomalacia in children or young people is known as vitamin D deficiency rickets (see rickets).
Diffuse skeletal complaints extending to marked restriction to movement as a result of pain.
Lack of visibility of the trabecula (small bars) of the bones in X-rays. Reduction in density of the base and body of the vertebrae, peeling off of the external layers of the bone, particularly in the long bones of the arm and blurred contrast in relation to the internal mass of the bone, sometimes with so-called Looser transformation zones. Early cases are not recognisable in X-rays. Markedly decreased values are found in osteodensitometry. In the laboratory, low levels of blood calcium and sometimes of blood phosphate are found. There are increases in alkaline phosphatase and parathormone.
The treatment of osteomalacia is aimed at normalising bone metabolism. Depending on the cause of the underlying disease, treatment with calcium, phosphate, or vitamin D. A favourable outcome is probable if the bones are not yet deformed. - osteomyelitisinfection of the bone
- OsteopathyGeneral name for bone diseases.
- OsteopathyGeneral name for bone diseases.
- Osteopathy, alimentaryAlso called hunger osteopathy
A result of deficient diet, in particular deficiency in protein, calcium and calciferols. Fragility of the skeleton with deficient formation of bone tissue (cf. ossification), although the longitudinal growth of the bones is normal. A deficit in sexual hormones caused by deficient nutrition (for instance in anorexia nervosa) can also be relevant to the development of the disease.
Pain in the bones and increased bone fragility, observed as osteoporosis or osteomalacia, with Looser transformation zones and muscular weakness. - Osteopathy, intestinalName for changes in the skeleton caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract which affect the uptake of nutrients. Intestinal osteopathy is mostly a combination of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Also see Hyperparathyroidism, secondary.
- Osteopathy, low calciumBone changes from a deficiency in calcium, caused either by impaired intestinal uptake of calcium in food or by decreased intake.
- Osteopathy, renalA disturbance in bone metabolism which affects the whole skeleton, accompanied by osteomalacia (which includes unusually soft bones) or osteodystrophia fibrosa generalisata, in patients who have permanent restriction of kidney function or who are on dialysis (see dialysis osteopathy).
Usually disturbance of vitamin D metabolism (see vitamin D), by reduced formation of the active vitamin in the kidney, with reduction in calcium uptake from the intestine and delayed formation of calcium phosphate in the bones.
Pain in the joints and bones, spontaneously occurring bone fractures, weak muscles near the trunk, itching
Calcitriol, calcium, calcium carbonate, sometimes operative removal of most of the adrenals (which produce parathormone). A functionally important residue should remain.
Cf. Osteoporosis. - OsteopeniaOsteopenia is a decrease in bone tissue: 1. physiological age-related decrease in bone mass. In very old people this cannot be distinguished from osteoporosis in practice; 2. stage preceding osteoporosis; 3. collective radiological term for bone diseases which give a diffuse loss of calcification in X-rays and which cannot be classified as, for example, osteoporosis, osteomalacia or osteodystrophia fibrosa generalisata, without further information. Cf. osteopathy, low calcium.
- Osteopetrosis familiarissee marble bone disease
- OsteoporomalaciaCombination of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Osteoporomalacia occurs, for example, in alimentary osteopathy, intestinal osteopathy, renal osteopathy and age-related (senile) osteoporosis.
- OsteoporosisDefinition
Disease of the skeletal system, with loss or reduction in bone substance and structure and increased susceptibility to bone fracture.
The causes of primary osteoporosis (osteoporosis without underlying disease) remain largely unexplained. They could include a lack of the hormone oestrogen in women, particularly after the menopause, and lack of exercise. Secondary osteoporosis (osteoporosis as a secondary disease) can arise from the following underlying diseases: metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes mellitus), hereditary cartilage diseases, complex bone diseases (e.g. renal osteopathy and intestinal osteopathy) and cancer (particularly of the bone marrow). Secondary osteoporosis can also be due to drugs (e.g. glucocorticoids) or lack of exercise (e.g. bed rest, paralysis of one side of the body).
1. In the state preceding osteoporosis, neither bone fractures nor deformations of the spine occur. A clear reduction in bone mass is nevertheless evident, in comparison with the normal values for the same age and sex.
2. Marked osteoporosis is characterised by at least one fracture from a slight injury or no injury at all, perhaps accompanied by additional fractures. In severe cases there is shortening of the trunk, humpback, transverse skin folds in the region of the flanks and a syndrome of chronic pain, particularly in the area of the trunk. The four clinical stages are based on the mineral content of the bones and the radiological findings in the spine (cf. radiology). The so-called T-score is important here. This describes the deviation of the bone density from the mean value for healthy young adults, relative to the standard deviation (SD).
Stage 0: state preceding osteoporosis (decrease in bone mineral content, T-score -1 to -2.5 SD), no bone fractures;
Stage I: Osteoporosis without bone fractures (bone mineral content decreased, T-score less than -2.5 SD), no bone fractures;
Stage II: manifest osteoporosis with bone fractures (bone mineral content decreased, 1-3 fractures to the vertebral bodies without the application of external force);
Stage III: advanced osteoporosis (bone mineral content decreased, numerous fractures to the vertebral bodies, often additional bone fractures).
Reduction in the bone mass, as found in the measurement of bone density (osteodensitometry), fractures in the base and end-plate of the vertebral bodies, wedge-shaped deformity to the vertebra, cod-fish vertebra, possible histological study of a bone sample from the iliac crest. Laboratory measurements with blood serum (calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase) are normal.
Occasion for Treatment
1. Osteoporosis without bone fractures should be treated not later than Stage I, or when the bone density has decreased by more than 2.5 standard deviations from the mean bone density for a young adult; 2. Treatment is indicated for marked osteoporosis with fractures to the vertebral bodies.
Drug Treatment
Primary osteoporosis and postmenopausal osteoporosis in women:
Stage 0
Basic program (reduction of risk factors, calcium rich nutrition, more exercise, gymnastics, additional calcium), hormone replacement treatment with a combination of oestrogens and gestagens. If there is no menstrual cycle, the treatment can be started at any time. Hormone replacement therapy may be supplemented with calcium and also with vitamin D3 (cf. calciferols) for older women, or with a fixed combination of calcium and vitamin D.
Stage I
Basic program (see above), fluoride, in addition to hormone replacement and additional calcium; alternatively bisphosphonates.
Stage II
Basic program (see above), analgesics (analgesics); if the osteoporosis is inactive or the bone metabolic rate is low, the bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) can be stimulated with fluorides, such as sodium fluoride. In an acute phase, with, for example, new bone fractures or a high rate of bone metabolism, treatment is with calcium, hormones (oestrogens plus gestagens, calcitonin), the metabolic products of vitamin D (e.g. alphacalcidol) or bisphosphonates.
Stage III
Treatment as in Stage II. Depending on age and general state of health, possibly only symptomatic treatment (analgesics); possibly anabolic steroids; calcium and vitamin D if there is a high risk of femoral fracture.
Operative Treatment
Operative treatment of bone fractures, e.g. artificial hip joint for fracture of the femoral neck.
Other Measures
1. Stabilising physiotherapy: strengthening of the musculature of the stomach and back, equilibrium training in combination with isometric motion exercises; 2. respiratory therapy for the frequent restriction to breathing; 3. practice in pressing and pulling, to stimulate the regeneration of bone substance; 4. thermotherapy with fango packs or short wave radiation and baths (melissa or valerian), to improve perfusion and to reduce the perception of pain; 5. regular and moderate periods in the sun or artificial light baths (see light therapy); 6. ergotherapy; 7. calcium-rich nutrition (milk products); avoidance of alcohol and nicotine.
1. Long-term bed rest is in general not necessary after osteoporotic fracture to the vertebral body. 2. Inadequate dosage with analgesics increases physical inactivity and the loss of bone substance (inactivity osteoporosis). 3. It has not been scientifically proved that magnetic field therapy is useful in osteoporosis. 4. The treatment of the underlying disease is part of the treatment of secondary osteoporosis.
Risk factors should be reduced as far as possible. Preventive measures include calcium-rich nutrition (milk products), additional calcium intake, increase in physical activity with, for example, gymnastics. Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided. Moderate exposure to the sun is reasonable.
- OsteosarcomaOsteosarcomas are highly malignant bone-forming tumours with early formation of metastases in the bone marrow or in distant organs. Lung metastases are detectable in 80% of cases, see metastases. Different types of tumour are distinguished on the basis of their dominant cell type (bone cells, cartilage cells, connective tissue etc.) and of the tumours growth pattern (e.g. with blood vessels, in the bone, on the bone, etc.). The tumour mostly occurs at the end of the long tubular bones (44% in the femur near the knee, 17% in the shin bone near the knee, 15% in the humerus (upper arm)).
Osteosarcoma is the most frequent malignant bone tumour, particularly in male children and adolescents. The peak age is in the second decade of life.
Diagnosis: X-rays, computer tomography, nuclear spin tomography and the microscopic investigation of samples of bone tissue (biopsy) are used in diagnosis. The tumour must be distinguished from other tumours, particularly Ewings sarcoma*, osteoblastoma, giant cell tumour and aneurysmatic bone cysts.
Therapy: The therapy consists of multiple chemotherapy and the radical operative removal of the tumour. If there are no remote metastases, the 5-year survival rate is 60-70%. - OsteosclerosisIncrease in the density of the spongy bone tissue. Sometimes accompanied by thickening of the solid outer layer (cortex) of the bone, in the context of various skeletal diseases. The fragility of the bones is increased, as a result of a lack of elasticity. An increase in the density of the shadows in the bone structures is evident in X-rays. Cf. fatigue fracture.
- Osteosclerosis congenita diffusasee marble bone disease
- Ostitis deformanssee osteodystrophia deformans
- Ostitis fibrosa cystica generalisatasee osteodystrophia fibrosa generalisata
- OTC DrugsOTC is an abbreviation for "over the counter"; OTC drugs are drugs which may be obtained without medical prescription. The supply of freely available drugs can be very different in different countries.
- Otitis mediaInflammation of the middle ear
Infection of the middle ear, which mostly develops in the context of an infection of the rhinopharynx, by transmission through the auditory tube. Viruses or bacteria may cause acute otitis media, e.g. Haemophilus influenzae. Otitis media can have a mild course, with a feeling of pressure, moderate pain and loss of hearing. Severe infections are characterised by intense general symptoms, sometimes accompanied by fever and chills. The treatment includes the causative infection of the upper respiratory tract (see colds), and also perhaps treatment with warmth (red light). If the auditory tube is not cleared within 1-2 weeks of when the infection subsides, treatment of the tube should then follow. Severe cases should always be treated with antibiotics and perhaps with surgery. - Ovarian CarcinomaSee Ovarian Tumours.
- Ovarian FibromaBenign tumour of the ovaries, which mostly occurs on only one side and which mainly consists of solid connective tissue. It occurs predominantly in women after the menopause, grows slowly and can reach the site of a childs head. A quarter of the patients develop the so-called Meigs syndrome: Formation of abdominal water (ascites) and accumulation of water in the chest (hydrothorax). Both the Meigs syndrome and the fibroma are immediately cured by an operation.
- Ovarian TumoursTumours of the ovaries. As the ovaries consist of many different types of cells, there are numerous types of tumour, depending on the cells from which they originate, and these may be benign or malignant. The benign* tumours include, for example, ovarian fibroma. However, the majority of ovarian tumours are malignant. Malignant ovarian tumours grow very rapidly and are the main cause of death in gynaecological cancer. Risk factors: Ovarian tumours in the family (5-10% of the tumours are familial), advanced age, high levels of fat or meat in the nutrition, sterility, lack of children. Long-term administration of hormonal contraceptives (anti-baby pill), completed pregnancies and breast feeding reduce the risk.
Symptoms: There are no specific symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Disturbances in the menstrual cycle develop late in the disease, including painful menstruation, bleeding after the menopause, diffuse symptoms in the lower body, increase in body circumference and impairment in the general state of well-being.
Diagnosis: Gynaecological palpation, ultrasound investigation, computer tomography, nuclear spin tomography, ventroscopy, operation, laboratory tests.
Therapy: Operative removal of the ovaries and ovarian duct, if necessary also removal of neighbouring organ sections, such as appendix or lymph nodes. After the operation, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be performed, depending on the type and stage of the tumour.
Prophylaxis: Prophylactic removal of the ovaries is recommended for familial hereditary ovarian tumours. - OverweightDefinition
Individuals suffering from overweight have a raised proportion of body fat. In its wider sense, overweight means a body weight which is above the normal value. Depending on the extent, the World Health Organisation (WHO) distinguishes between overweight, marked overweight (obesity) and extreme overweight (morbid obesity). Overweight in the wider sense is the most frequent form of malnutrition in western industrial countries and is regarded as a risk factor for numerous secondary diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), raised blood cholesterol values (hypercholesterolaemia), hyperlipidaemia, metabolic syndrome, vascular diseases (particularly arteriosclerosis), joint diseases (arthrosis) and sleep apnoea syndrome. Overweight also has an unfavourable effect on diseases which are already present. Studies have shown that pathological overweight increases the risk of death.
Overweight can often be shown to be caused by several factors. Disturbances in the feeling of satiety, family traditions in eating, social environment, psyche, a sedentary way of life, the choice of unhealthy energy rich food and low levels of exercise all support the development of overweight. Metabolism and genetic factors often interact with the way of life in influencing the development of overweight. In 20% of individuals with pathological overweight, the energy turnover is reduced as a result of, for example, low thyroid function, brain disease or intake of certain drugs.
Overweight is characterised by an increase in the proportion of body fat. In women of normal weight this is ca. 20-25% of total weight and in men ca. 15-18%.
A value can be calculated on the basis of the formula for body-mass index (abbreviation BMI) with the help of which it can be recognised whether and to what extent overweight is present. The BMI is calculated from the body weight (kg) divided by the square of the height (m2). According to the WHO classification of BMI, a person with a BMI of from 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 has overweight (Class 1), with a BMI of from 30.0 to 39.9 kg/m2 is suffering from obesity or marked overweight (Class 2) and with a BMI of more than 40.0 kg/m2 from so-called morbid obesity or extreme overweight (Class 3). The ratio of hip to waist circumference (waist-hip ratio, abbreviation WHR) is a further parameter and is a measure of the distribution of fat. In men the WHR should be under 1 and in women under 0.8. Higher values suggest that the overweight should be treated, as there is increased risk of metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular diseases.
Pathological overweight should always be treated, as it is a risk for secondary disease. There are few exceptions, such as advanced age. Treatment is urgent if the overweight is already associated with metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, abnormalities in lipid metabolism or other diseases which are unfavourably affected by overweight (e.g. hypertension, orthopaedic conditions, coronary heart disease). The motivation and self-management of the overweight person is essential for the success of the therapy.
Drug therapy
appetite suppressants should only be taken for special medical reasons, as there is the danger of dependence. Conditions for this treatment include combination with a low calorie diet, behavioural therapy and exercise, a BMI of more than 30 kg/m2 and the demonstration of disease which is unfavourably affected by the overweight. Lipase inhibitors decrease the uptake of fat from food.
Operative Therapy
Operations are only carried out on persons with clearly pathological overweight, i.e. with a BMI of more than 40 kg/m2 or with a BMI of more than 35 kg/m2 with the simultaneous presence of diseases which are unfavourably affected by the overweight. The pathological overweight must have been present for at least five years and not be caused by hormonal abnormalities. Several courses of weight reduction must have been performed before the operation.
Operations should not be carried out on individuals with underlying psychiatric disease, alcoholism or when the risk of the operation is high.
During the operation a so-called gastroplasty is inserted. The resulting reduction in gastric volume causes a more rapid feeling of fullness or satiety. Strict diet is necessary even after the operation, to avoid vomiting after excessive food intake and to achieve effective weight reduction. The expected reduction in weight is between 30 and 70 kg. This treatment may fail if large quantities of highly calorific drinks, mushy food or alcohol are ingested. Secondary operations are often necessary after massive weight (for instance, of the abdominal wall when there is a large apron of fat).
All other operations (bypass in the intestinal area, liposuction of depot fat) are outdated and no longer usual.
Behavioural therapeutic measures should be a component of every treatment of marked overweight. Group discussions or psychological care support the loss of weight and, particularly, improve the long term success.
Other Measures
1. Dietetic therapy: If at all possible, dietetic advice should be given by a specially trained dietetic assistant. The decision whether to use a low calorie mixed diet or a very low calorie diet depends on the concomitant diseases, the urgency of the weight loss, the severity of the overweight and the readiness of the overweight person. Diet should be accompanied by physical endurance training if this is not contraindicated. a) low calorie mixed diet: Energy supply depends on the degree of overweight and the activity of the individual. High fat and high sugar foods and alcohol must be reduced. Fruit, vegetables, wholemeal products, mineral water and tea should be favoured. b) very low calorie diet: A medical examination should take place before the start of the treatment and a weekly medical check-up during the treatment is also required. At least 2 l of zero calorie fluid should be drunk each day. Vitamins and perhaps potassium should also be taken. The expected reduction in weight in four weeks is ca. 10 kg in women and 12 kg in men. This form of diet should not be used with, for example, type 2 diabetes with advanced late complications, cardiac defect, heart failure, severe hypertension, advanced arteriosclerosis, cardiac arrythmia, pregnancy, breast feeding, age under 18 or psychiatric disease. Zero diets and all one sided unscientific forms of fasting are outdated.
2. Physical training: Only endurance sports have a positive effect on metabolism, e.g. swimming, cycling, rowing, walking, mild jogging or ski langlauf. Caution is required, because of the danger of excessive stress on the joints and ligaments. Daily walks are recommended for older people. Exclude contraindications (particularly cardiovascular disease) before starting training.
Regular check of body weight, balanced nutrition, sport several times weekly or plentiful movement. If there is a tendency to overweight, possible reduction in calorie intake.
Glossary entries: Roche and Walter de Gruyter, Berlin


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West Mesquite, Frisco Centennial meet in a first-round marquee match-up
By DEVIN HASSON, email@example.com
In its two biggest games of the 10-4A season, West Mesquite showed how much it has grown.
The Wranglers blew a 21-7 lead to Highland Park when the Scots scored 35 unanswered points to secure a 42-21 victory.
Just three weeks later, West Mesquite took on Poteet and flipped the script, rallying from two touchdowns down by scoring the final 28 points in a 45-31 win.
"I'm real happy where we are," West Mesquite head coach Mike Overton said. "We know it is going to be a good challenge in Frisco Centennial, but if we play the way we have been lately, I feel good about it."
Chason Virgil has followed up where he started after his freshman season was cut short by injury. The sophomore has thrown for more than 2,000 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Raashaan Reason is averaging nearly seven yards per carry and has 10 scores, while William Stanley, Akilian Butler and Christian Mitchell are just part of a deep receiving corps.
The defense has also been stout in recent weeks, led by Kameron Miles, Nick Akins, Nathaniel Roseburrow, Andre Thompson and Cedric Butler.
West Mesquite had allowed just seven points against Carrollton Newman Smith and North Forney, and held the Pirates to a field goal in the second half a week ago.
If the Wranglers are to advance, they will need a similar effort on Friday against a Frisco Centennial team that has only one blemish-a 38-36 loss to Prosper.
The Titans have an explosive quarterback in Arkansas-commitment Lamar Jordan. The senior has thrown for 1,847 yards and 22 touchdowns with only four interceptions. He can also be effective on the ground, rushing for more than 400 yards.
Chris Johnson leads the team in rushing, while Cody Bagwell and Stoney Hawkins are part of a deep receiving corps.
The Frisco Centennial defense is allowing only 15.6 points per game, which has made for some comfortable fourth quarters.
With the exception of the loss to Prosper and a 24-20 win over Frisco Wakeland, the Titans' remaining eight games have all been decided by at least 14 points.
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I believe it was done secretly by our cheerleading squad, while Manti's vitals were being monitored by an EKG device
Identify the subject of this photo.... A. Wedding Day Barbie B. Child beauty pageant contestant C. The Pope
I thought for sure the news of the day would be Fillup talking renegotiating his contract to help keep the likes of Vaseline and Jumpy and Green ............. Hmmmmmm, guess "winning" is still a high priority in his life afterall !!!!
Ohhh my BLEW ....... Perish the thought ? ........ Could that be even thinkable from the average Homeristic Charger fan's point of view ????
When is he due to graduate ????? We can always give Billy V a call to fill in till then if Fillup keeps up his previous 2 years form I guess.
Chiefs got their quarterback, but the 49ers were the big winners in Smith trade (Now looking for lots of trades come draft day. I will be watching for the 9ers, with 15 picks, to be putting them together on trades to move up. Their needs aren't all that great and they can/will go for quality).
You never could pass on finding out what is behind door #3 could you? <SNORT> OBTW, they sell those same shoes in black and brown at Target for 29.95...
Fair enough then ......... Billy V it is then for maybe a year and a half ....... ( Im willing to give Fillup half year to show what he's still got left, Im not unfair afterall.... )
Gee whiz ....... I wonder who the Corner is they could be thinking of replacing ??????????? Got me beat that one !!! ( I have no idea what the formula is for the "whistling smilie" so I'll just write it instead)
Nope, but.... Look familiar? Now $29.99 http://www.target.com/p/men-s-meron...rted-colors/-/A-13764034#prodSlot=medium_1_12 I guess you "could" dye theM pink or whatever.... Edited to correct obvious typo
Uhhhh-Ohhhhh ...... http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...am-asks-colorados-nick-kasa-do-you-like-girls Someones in T.R.O.U.B.L.E !!!!! Anyone fancy a stab at who it may be ???? Wonder if the Niners should be a little concerned ?
There are more subtle questions they could've asked. 1. Do you like Broadway musicals? 2. Does this tie flatter the shirt I'm wearing? 3. Nureyev or Baryshnikov? 4. Heels or flats?
Do these pants make my *** look fat? Edited: I find it very odd that, for all of the words that are NOT in the word filter here - the common word for rear-end remains in it.
Looks like a great place to set up a hammock, build a camp fire, and heal up for a month or two. Monsters and evil-doers not invited.
I'm wondering if it was the Chargers !!!!!! I'm guessing we sent Billy "Foot-in-Mouth disease" Johnson along to do the interviewing .......... Subtlety isn't Silly Billy's greatest virtue afterall .......
hahahahahahahahaha, Ohhhh Dave, you've just sent me into raptures. My apology, I wasn't having a go at your grammar at all in my response you silly billy, was just making a not-so-subtle reference to your use of the word "PINK" .......................you know, as in MY favorite part of a women's anotomy ........THAT PINK !!!! I shall try not to be so obtuse next time, when talking about the female oyster if you like ?
Ahhhh Lovely ......................its back up and working I see !!!! Where's ...... "the bitches" ?????
Yes, I added a bunch of graphic texture mods, so there's plenty of eye candy to enjoy. Life isn't only about killing stuff.