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In the early 1990s, Russian mobsters partnered with Italian Mafia families in Newark, N.J., to skim millions of dollars in federal and New Jersey state gasoline and diesel taxes. Special Agent Larry Depew set up an undercover sting operation under the direction of Robert J. Chiaradio, a supervisor at the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Washington, D.C., headquarters.
Depew collected reams of evidence from wiretaps, interviews, and financial transactions over the course of two and a half years. Unfortunately, the FBI couldn't provide him with a database program that would help organize the information, so Depew wrote one himself. He used it to trace relationships between telephone calls, meetings, surveillance, and interviews, but he could not import information from other investigations that might shed light on his own. So it wasn't until Depew mentioned the name of a suspect to a colleague that he obtained a briefcase that his friend had been holding since 1989.
"When I opened it up, it was a treasure trove of information about who's involved in the conspiracy, including the Gambino family, the Genovese family, and the Russian components. It listed percentages of who got what, when people were supposed to pay, the number of gallons. It became a central piece of evidence," Depew recalled during an interview at the FBI's New Jersey Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory, in Hamilton, where he is the director. "Had I not just picked up the phone and called that agent, I never would have gotten it."
A decade later, Depew's need to share information combined with his do-it-yourself database skills and connection to his old supervisor, Chiaradio, would land him a job managing his first IT project–the FBI's Virtual Case File.
Depew's appointment to the FBI's VCF team was an auspicious start to what would become the most highly publicized software failure in history. The VCF was supposed to automate the FBI's paper-based work environment, allow agents and intelligence analysts to share vital investigative information, and replace the obsolete Automated Case Support (ACS) system. Instead, the FBI claims, the VCF's contractor, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), in San Diego, delivered 700 000 lines of code so bug-ridden and functionally off target that this past April, the bureau had to scrap the US $170 million project, including $105 million worth of unusable code. However, various government and independent reports show that the FBI—lacking IT management and technical expertise—shares the blame for the project's failure.
In a devastating 81-page audit, released in 2005, Glenn A. Fine, the U.S. Department of Justice's inspector general, described eight factors that contributed to the VCF's failure. Among them: poorly defined and slowly evolving design requirements; overly ambitious schedules; and the lack of a plan to guide hardware purchases, network deployments, and software development for the bureau.
Fine concluded that four years after terrorists crashed jetliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the FBI, which had been criticized for not "connecting the dots" in time to prevent the attacks, still did not have the software necessary to connect any new dots that might come along. And won't for years to come.
"The archaic Automated Case Support system—which some agents have avoided using—is cumbersome, inefficient, and limited in its capabilities, and does not manage, link, research, analyze, and share information as effectively or timely as needed," Fine wrote. "[T]he continued delays in developing the VCF affect the FBI's ability to carry out its critical missions."
This past May, a month after it officially ended the VCF project, the FBI announced that it would buy off-the-shelf software at an undisclosed cost to be deployed in phases over the next four years. Until those systems are up and running, however, the FBI will rely on essentially the same combination of paper records and antiquated software that the failed VCF project was supposed to replace. The only recent addition has been a new "investigative data warehouse" that combines several of the FBI's crime and evidence databases into one. It was completed as the VCF started its final slide into oblivion. In addition, the FBI recently digitized millions of its paper documents and made them available to agents.
As the FBI gears up to spend hundreds of millions more on software over the next several years, questions persist as to how exactly the VCF went so terribly wrong and whether a debacle of even bigger proportions looms on the horizon. Despite high-profile Congressional hearings, hundreds of pages of reports churned out by oversight bodies, and countless anguished articles in the trade press and mainstream media, the inner workings of the project and the major players have remained largely invisible. Now, detailed interviews with people directly involved with the VCF paint a picture of an enterprise IT project that fell into the most basic traps of software development, from poor planning to bad communication.
Lost amid the recriminations was an early warning from one member of the development team that questioned the FBI's technical expertise, SAIC's management practices, and the competence of both organizations. Matthew Patton, a security expert working for SAIC, aired his objections to his supervisor in the fall of 2002. He then posted his concerns to a Web discussion board just before SAIC and the FBI agreed on a deeply flawed 800-page set of system requirements that doomed the project before a line of code was written. His reward: a visit from two FBI agents concerned that he had disclosed national security secrets on the Internet.


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I know it's been looming on everyone's mind but what do you guys think with this new Urlacher injury, and the fact he may be done.
He has clearly not been able to get any consistent rush as a 7tech, so do we try him at MLB? Lets remember he WAS a 70/60 LB at Boise state for the most part?
Personally I think that this would not be a bad move, or move roach over and let him play the other OLB. (I know it's not Tampa 2 we love but the idea of sending him in some blitz packages, and not having a large angry tackle mauling hom is where I see his true potential)
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A contemporary take on the sounds of mid-Century – a very cool batch of tracks that leans heavily on 50s exotica, 60s electronica, and lots of other odd bits – all filtered together in cool production with a really playful feel! The set's somewhere between some of the older retro...
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Possibly the rarest album by UK outfit pf Alan Bown! The group is named for founder, trumpet and flugelhorn player, and they got around bit earlier in an R&B-styled mode, then billed as The Alan Bown Set. Starting with this cool record, they committed to more of a psychedelic pop mode. That...
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A sweetly dreamy little album recorded by Daevid Allen away from Gong – working here with his drum-less group Euterpe, described in the notes as "an amazing bunch of catalunatics"! The record was recorded in a home studio in Majorca, and has a really relaxed feel – one that's...
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A lesser-remembered album from America, and one with some surprisingly nice moments, too! The group here are still working with producer George Martin – but they're recording in Hawaii, with some tight studio help – and almost hitting that sound they helped inspire in so many others...
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A massive amount of early work by The Animals – brought together in one overstuffed package with some unreleased tracks as well! The group here have a great rough sound – much more bluesy than in later years, which turns out to be a perfect setting for the young Eric Burdon –...
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Cramps (Italy), 1970s. New Copy 6CDs ....
Groundbreaking Italian prog from Area – the Arbeit Macht Frei, Cautio Radiation Area, Crac!, Area(A)zione, Maledetti and Event '76 albums – all from the crucial early-to-mid 70s years – in a 6CD box set on Cramps! The debut Arbeit Macht Frei features a tripped out blend of...
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Arrows/Sunrays/Somebody's Chyldren/Davy Jones —
Hellcats – Original Soundtrack ... CD
Tower/Reel Time (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ....
This one's got it all – fuzzy instrumentals, sweet harmonies, and some nice trippy parts too – all wrapped up in a set that's easily one of the best Tower Records rock soundtracks of the 60s! Most of the schlocky biker soundtracks from the time are already pretty darn great – but...
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Ash Wednesday & Friends —
Love & Other Numbers – 1980 to 1984 ... CD
Omni (Australia), Early 80s. New Copy ....
Fantastic sounds from the Australian scene of the early 80s – spare electronic work from Ash Wednesday and related projects – all a surprisingly great entry in the lost world of minimal wave! Most numbers here are stark and spare, but undeniably tuneful – the core charm we love...
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Association —
Complete Warner Bros & Valiant Singles Collection ... CD
Warner/Now Sounds (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ....
Mindblowing music from The Association – a heady double-length package that features every single the group ever cut for the Valiant and Warner Brothers label – which together make for an amazing evolution in sound! Although best remembered for their few soft rock hits, The Association...
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Association —
Insight Out (expanded mono edition) ... CD
Warner/Now Sounds (UK), 1967. New Copy ....
Fantastic dreamy pop! Despite the fact that this one yielded the super-huge hits "Windy" and "Never My Love", the album's also filled with great 60s pop tunes that you've probably never heard before – all as fantastically well-crafted and delicately strung-out as the big...
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Atom (Senor Coconut) —
Eccentric Electrics Of Atom & Friends ... CD
Omni (Australia), Late 90s/2000s. New Copy ....
Creative electronics from Uwe Schmidt – aka Atom (TM) and dozens of other pseudonyms! Atom (TM) And Friends make these great pop music pastiches laced with electronic textures – putting modern electronica, classic funk, pop, rock, bossa nova and more in a blender – and coming...
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Attack —
Complete Recordings 1967 to 1968 ... CD
Decca/Lion, Late 60s. New Copy ....
An incendiary collection of mid-to-late 60s material from The Attack – a proponent of the same UK scene that spawned The Creation and The Who – and influenced later firebrands like The Buzzcocks and other punk era greats! About Time includes the group's Decca singles, rare radio...
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Aztec Camera —
Love (2CD edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Edsel (UK), 1987. New Copy 2 CDs ....
The third album from Aztec Camera – and the one that showed the world they were way more than just an 80s Brit pop fluke! This one's got a great balance between the sweetness of their earlier work and some more chart-bound modes that really helped put the group on the map – a balance...
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Daniel Bachman —
Seven Pines ... CD
Tompkins Square, 2012. New Copy Gatefold ....
A stunner of a solo acoustic folk guitar record from Daniel Bachman – one that rivals some of the great archival releases on Tompkins Square – though this one was recorded in 2012, and Bachman is a young player just a couple years into his twenties! Raw, string-buzzing immediacy and...
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Bad Brains —
Bad Brains ... CD
Roir, 1981. New Copy ....
Seminal record from one of the most important hardcore bands to walk the earth – and DC underground classic that hit the scene like a lightning bolt to White House – that cover art speaks the truth! Bad Brains (the album) was originally issued on the then cassette-only ROIR label...
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Also available:
Bad Brains (with download) ... LP
Paulo Bagunca —
Paulo Bagunca E A Tropa Maldita ... CD
Continental/Discos Mariposa (Argentina), 1973. New Copy ....
A Brazilian underground classic from the early 70s – mindblowing work that mixes heavy percussion with lots of guitar – in a style that's samba soul one minute, but heavier rock the next! There's a bit of a Jorge Ben influence going on at times – particularly in the way the...
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Baker Gurvitz Army —
Live in Milan, Italy 1976 ... CD
Voiceprint, 1976. New Copy ....
Live material from the personal collection of Ginger Baker – his Baker Gurvitz Army, doing it live in Milan in the mid 70s! The Army came together a bit earlier in the 70s, featuring the most incredible and legendary drummer Baker with Paul and Adrian Gurvitz on guitar and bass, and...
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Ginger Baker —
Ginger Baker African Force ... CD
ITM (Germany), 1987. New Copy ....
Ginger Baker recorded late in the 80s – but still keeping up the Afro-styled grooves he forged with Fela during the decade before! The set's got Baker very much upfront on drums – but he's also working with a range of African percussionists who really help shape the rhythms –...
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Ginger Baker & Salt —
Live In Munich 1972 ... CD
Voiceprint (UK), 1972. New Copy 2CD ....
Amazing stuff from Ginger Baker's personal archives – live recordings with his Salt group – born of his relocation to Nigeria and a wonderful, dexterous fusion of jazz & rock percussion with African rhythms! The sound is pretty great on these 2 CDs, and the performances are truly...
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Ginger Baker's Air Force —
Ginger Baker's Air Force ... CD
Atco/Lemon (UK), 1970. New Copy ....
Out of the wreckage of Cream came some very hip grooves! Ginger Baker was the hippest of the group's 3 members – and although he's often credited by soul fans for his work with Fela, he should also get a hats off for his work with the group Air Force – essentially a 10-piece (which...
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Ginger Baker's Air Force —
Live In The Stadhalle Offenbach Germany 1970 ... CD
Voiceprint, 1970. New Copy 2CD ....
British jazz/rock drum great Ginger Baker working live with is Air Force group in Germany, 1970! Live material from Ginger Baker's Air Force has always been sorely lacking in official releases, and this set from Offengach, Germany at the dawn of the 70s has 2CDs of material. From the official...
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Barbara & Ernie —
Prelude To ... CD
Cotillion/Real Gone, 1971. New Copy ....
A folk funk classic from the early 70s – and a weird little record that has a sound that's unlike anything else we can think of! The arrangements are quite soulful, almost funky at times – with a righteous undercurrent that reminds us of Richard Evans or Charles Stepney at Cadet...
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Bobby Bare —
Hard Time Hungrys/The Winner & Other Losers ... CD
Omni (Australia), 1975/1976. New Copy ....
A pair of mid 70s album by Bobby Bare – the ambitious, concept-driven Hard Time Hungrys – and the easygoing The Winners & Other Losers – two worthy efforts from one the most unique voices and personalities of his era! Both albums are heavy with songs written by Bare family...
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Syd Barrett —
Madcap Laughs (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Capitol, 1971. New Copy ....
The brilliant full exposure of the voice that was always buried in the larger sounds of Pink Floyd – a definite madcap romp from the amazing Syd Barrett – and a record that still sounds as captivatingly chilling all these many decades later! There's a stripping-down here that's really...
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Syd Barrett —
Opel (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Harvest/Capitol, Late 60s. New Copy ....
A Syd Barrett treasure trove – and an essential compilation of unreleased work that's a much-needed companion to Barrett's classic albums for EMI! The material here is all from the years 1968 to 1970 – tracks recorded before, during, and around the sessions that later became The Madcap...
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Joe Barry —
Fool To Care – Classic Recordings 1960 to 1977 ... CD
Ace (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy 2 CDs ....
A sprawling anthology of 60s and 70s Joe Barry recordings – a performer who was instrumental, early on, in putting Louisiana on the map for R&B-indebted rockers – even if he never busted out in a big way nationwide! This great 2CD set from Ace sure makes a great case for Mr. Barry....
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John Barry & Others —
Drumbeat ... CD
Silva Screen (UK), Late 50s. New Copy ....
Really early sounds from the great John Barry – a huge amount of tracks recorded with his combo for the Drumbeat TV show in the UK! The program had a strong focus on the emerging rock and roll sounds of the late 50s – and the John Barry Seven were a perfect group to provide musical...
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Beach Boys —
All Summer Long (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1964. New Copy Gatefold ....
An earlier classic from The Beach Boys – and easily one of their best records from the prime sun and surf era for the group – with rave up rockers and some sweet ballads! So much as been written about the foreboding behind-the-scenes circumstances in Beach Boys lore, even during these...
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Beach Boys —
Beach Boys' Party (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1965. New Copy Gatefold ....
A really cool little album from the Beach Boys – a set that definitely takes its "party" title seriously, in a way that has the group singing in a somewhat live and spontaneous manner! There's sort of a "live in studio" feel here – with production that's less...
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Beach Boys —
Little Deuce Coupe (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1963. New Copy Gatefold ....
"Little Deuce Coupe" makes a second appearance on a Beach Boys album – this time around as a leadoff track to show the group's versatility on the hot rod market! Despite the change from surf themes, though, the music here is magically the same – sublime Wilson family...
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Beach Boys —
Pet Sounds (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1966. New Copy Gatefold ....
One of the greatest records of all time – and don't you forget it! Despite the countless lines of type that have been written about this record, nothing does it full justice like an all-through listen – something we're reminded of every time we put this one on the turntable, which is a...
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Beach Boys —
Shut Down Vol 2 (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1964. New Copy Gatefold ....
The Beach Boys' installment in Capitol's hot rod-themed Shut Down series – the first edition of which was devoted to a host of different artists! It's clear that even in this setting, The Beach Boys have way more to offer than just a few gimmicky car songs – as the record offers some...
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Beach Boys —
Smile Sessions (2CDs/book/poster/button) ... CD
Capitol, Mid 60s. New Copy 2CDs ....
My God – they finally did it! After all these years of hearing about the legendary Smile album from The Beach Boys – hearing snippets on other albums, studio bonus tracks, re-recordings, and all the other sources they've dangled in front of us for decades – Capitol's finally gone...
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Beach Boys —
Smiley Smile (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Brother/Capitol, 1967. New Copy Gatefold ....
The slimmed-down, single LP effort that Capitol issued after the collapse of the legendary Smile album – and a pretty sublime set nonetheless! Sure, some might argue that you can't enjoy Brian Wilson's genius until you've listened to 20 bootlegs of the sessions with dozens of takes on the...
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Also available:
Smiley Smile (Japanese pressing) ... CD
Beach Boys —
Summer Days & Summer Nights (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1965. New Copy Gatefold ....
A mixed bag record, but with some really wonderful moments – and essential listening as a lead-up to the Pet Sounds album to follow! There's a mix of styles here – some rough rocking numbers that are a bit stiff, mixed with some really amazing tunes that get at Brian Wilson's new...
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Beach Boys —
Surf's Up (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Brother/Capitol, 1971. New Copy Gatefold ....
A record with "surf" in the title, but one that's light years from the earlier Beach Boys albums of the 60s! This set is a wonderfully mature effort – hardly surf music at all, and one that moves nicely in the same territory as Sunflower and 20/20! Some of the tunes are...
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Also available:
Surf's Up ... LP
Beach Boys —
Surfer Girl (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1963. New Copy Gatefold ....
Sweet and dreamy early work from The Beach Boys – an album that has their mellow harmonies taking shape wonderfully – as heard famously on the title track! That sublime gem begins the great little set– a record that has a few hits and some even better obscure numbers – the...
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Beach Boys —
Surfin USA (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1963. New Copy Gatefold ....
Early work from The Beach Boys, but Brian Wilson's genius is already starting to show – tucked in between some more obviously poppy numbers that first put the group on the map! The album obviously features the big title hit, but there's some other great gems here that are much lesser known...
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Beach Boys —
Today (mono & stereo mixes) ... CD
Capitol, 1965. New Copy Gatefold ....
A pre-Pet Sounds moment of genius from The Beach Boys – a record with some surprisingly wonderful songs tucked in amongst more familiar rockers! There's a growing brilliance here that's clearly evident in Brian Wilson's production, the tunes tender themes, and the complicated harmonics used...
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Beat Boys —
Beat Boys (with bonus track) ... CD
RCA/Lion, 1968. New Copy ....
A hip little set from The Beat Boys – an Argetine group working in late 60s Brazil, supposedly with a bit of an influence on the sound of Tropicalia! The sound here is a bit straighter than the work of Caetano Veloso or Os Mutantes – a bit in the Jovem Guarda sound of more mainstream...
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Beat 4 —
Habia Una Vez ... CD
RCA/Shadoks (Germany), 1968. New Copy ....
A really bold step forward for this cool Chilean combo of the late 60s – a set that still has all the raw garagey energy of their previous work, yet which also has them taking a lot more chances in the studio too! The album has this great core sound that's heavy in twang and fuzz – yet...
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Nina Becker & Marcello Callado —
Gambito Budapeste ... CD
YB Music (Brazil), 2012. New Copy ....
Great contemporary sounds from Brazil – a collaboration between Nina Becker and Marcelo Callado – done with a really playfully creative feel! Nina's sung recently with Orquesta Imperial, and Marcelo's the drummer in Caetano Veloso's recent group – and the record definitely has...
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Beggars Opera —
Nimbus – The Vertigo Anthology ... CD
Vertigo/Esoteric (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ....
A massive collection of work from Beggars Opera – Vertigo Records giants who work here with a heck of a lot of great work on organ! The set features a fair bit of music from each of the group's four albums – Act One, Waters Of Change, Pathfinder, and Get Your Dog Off Me – plus...
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Chuck Berry —
After School Session (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Chess, 1957. New Copy ....
Raucous, rumbling and hard-charging Chess rhythms, rock and roll by Chuck Berry – his legendary After School Session – and possibly his greatest album ever! It features not only some of Chuck Berry's most famous material, but some of the best early rock songs, period –particularly...
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Benjamin Biolay —
Vengeance ... CD
Naive (France), 2013. New Copy ....
Beautiful work from Benjamin Biolay – easily one of our favorite French artists of the 21st Century – even though we've been following his work since the previous one! Benjamin's got a sound that's just perfect if you, like us, dig an older generation of French work by artists like...
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Also available:
Vengeance ... LP
Bill Black's Combo —
Bill Black's Combo Plays Tunes By Chuck Berry ... CD
Hi Records/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1964. New Copy ....
A whole set of rocking instrumentals from the Bill Black Combo – their own Memphis instrumental versions of tunes recorded by Chuck Berry at Chess – served up in the group's trademark blend of guitar, organ, and tenor sax! There's a bit more guitar than usual on some of the cuts –...
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Cilla Black —
Cilla In The 60s ... CD
EMI (UK), 1960s. New Copy ....
Classic work by one of our favorite pop singers ever – the full-voiced Cilla Black, a vocalist we'd trade for Petula Clark or Dusty Springfield in a minute! During the 60s, Cilla was working in a strongly Bacharach-influenced mode – a style that picked up a lot of uptown touches from...
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Tony Blackburn —
Tony Blackburn Singles Collection – 1965 to 1980 ... CD
Collector (UK), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy ....
Surprisingly groovy work from Tony Blackburn – a guy most folks know for his famous DJ work in the UK, from the pirate radio years onwards – but also a singer who cut a fair number of cool singles – most of which are packaged here in this overstuffed set! Blackburn's got a voice...
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Blood Sweat & Tears —
Blood Sweat & Tears (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia (Japan), 1968. New Copy Gatefold ....
A stone classic from Blood Sweat & Tears – and a record that went onto have a tremendous impact in jazz, rock, funk, and soul! The group's format is plenty darn famous – adding a lot of horns to hip riffing grooves – but despite countless plays on oldies stations over the...
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Blood Sweat & Tears —
Child Is Father To The Man (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia (Japan), 1968. New Copy ....
A wild debut from Blood Sweat & Tears – one of those records that forever changed the face of popular music! The set's noteworthy not just for early vocals from Al Kooper – who was a key part of the group at their start – but also for key production work from a young John...
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Graham Bond —
Holy Magick (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Vertigo/Repertoire (UK), 1970. New Copy ....
Quite an unusual little album from Graham Bond – quite spiritual, almost supernatural at times – very much what you'd expect from the cover and title! The record's light years away from Bond's British beat group work of a few years before – and has a quality that almost mixes...
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Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band —
Dog's Life – The Albums 1967 to 1972 (Gorilla/Donut In Granny's Greenhouse/Tadpoles/Keynsham/Let's Make Up) (3CD set) ... CD
Liberty/EMI (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 3 CDs ....
Mad music from the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – a brilliant mix of dada energy and psychedelic production – served up in these five classic Liberty albums from the cusp of the 70s! Frontman Neil Innes later went on to a lot of projects with Eric Idle in later years – including the...
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David Bowie —
Next Day (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia, 2013. New Copy ....
David Bowie's grabbing the cover of Heroes for this surprisingly great album – using the old cover art, then marking it over – in ways that definitely give a hint at the sound underneath! The style's darker and edgier than we've heard Bowie in years – kind of in "Joe The...
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Also available:
Next Day (with bonus CD) ... LP
David Bowie —
Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (40th Anniversary edition) ... CD
EMI, 1973. New Copy Gatefold ....
Arguably one of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time – and the key flowering of the partnership between David Bowie and Mick Ronson! The guitars here are heavy – so much so that the record's always crossed over big with crowds who are always suspicious of Bowie's artier work...
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Also available:
Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars ... LP
Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart —
I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite – The Best Of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart ... CD
A&M/Rev-Ola (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ....
Brilliant 60s pop from the team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart – best known for their key early songwriting work for The Monkees, but a heck of a great duo on their own! Boyce & Hart have a sparkly, sunshiney sound that's very much a part of The Monkees generation – a beautiful...
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Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart —
I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
A&M (Japan), 1968. New Copy ....
Brilliant 60s pop from the team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart – best known for their key early songwriting work for The Monkees, but a heck of a great duo on their own! Boyce & Hart have a sparkly, sunshiney sound that's very much a part of The Monkees generation – a beautiful...
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Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart —
It's All Happening On The Inside (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD
A&M (Japan), 1968. New Copy ....
One of the headiest albums from the team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart – as you might guess from the image on the cover! The album continues the playful quality of previous A&M sets, but also has a deeper feel too – a bit more soul on the vocals, which really comes through on the...
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Boyce & Hart —
Test Patterns (Japanese paper sleeve edition – with mono and stereo mixes) ... CD
A&M (Japan), 1967. New Copy ....
A standout set from the songwriting team who provided plenty of greatness for The Monkees – but who sound equally great on their own! The music here really soars nicely – tight LA pop from the late 60s, but never too overdone – and often set up with a jaunty groove that's a...
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Brady Bunch —
It's A Sunshine Day – Best Of The Brady Bunch ... CD
MCA, Mid 70s. New Copy ....
Ah, yes, it's a sunshine day, alright – and this batch of groovy, polyester 70s TV pop fits just right! God help us for admitting this, but these goofy, well arranged, dumb fun numbers from the Brady Kids 70s LPs are a heck of a good time, and a pretty true distillation of 70s vanilla pop...
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Bronx Cheer —
Bronx Cheer Was Here – Barrelhouse & Jugband Rock & Roll 1969 to 1973 ... CD
RPM (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ....
Wonderful work from the little recorded Bronx Cheer – which combined uptempo acoustic jug band rock with an uncommonly catchy brand of unique tunefulness – tunes from their wonderful debut LP on Dawn Records, plus some very nice stuff from the unreleased second LP! Bronx Cheer has...
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Built To Spill —
Live (plus bonus tracks) (2013 Record Store Day Release) ... CD
Warner, 1999. New Copy 2CD ....
Built To Spill at their late 90s live peak – on the Keep It Like A Secret tour! 2013 version includes the previously unreleased bonus tracks "Forget Remember When" and "Now and Then"....
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James Burton & Others —
James Burton – The Early Years 1957 to 1969 ... CD
Ace (UK), Late 50s/1960s. New Copy ....
The first great, label-spanning compilation of great 50s & 60s tracks by a variety of artists with some little in common in some cases, but share at least one unbreakable bond – they recorded these tracks with the incredible James Burton on guitar! It's got fiery, pivotal rockabilly Dale...
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Butterfield Blues Band —
Butterfield Blues Band Live Vol 2 ... CD
Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1970. New Copy ....
A smoking live set from the Butterfield Blues Band – and like all the group's work, as much of a jazz and soul album as a blues one! Butterfield drew his inspiration from the Chicago bluesmen, it's true – but his style also has plenty of echoes of New Orleans soul, Memphis R&B, and...
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Butterfield Blues Band —
Original Lost Elektra Sessions ... CD
Elektra/Wounded Bird, 1964. New Copy ....
Massive lost work from the Butterfield Blues Band – recorded in 1964, quite early in the group's career – but a set that already has them hitting hard with a really powerful sound! The recording quality and overall sound is nice and rough – a gritty groove that's more closely...
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Byrds —
Complete Columbia Albums (13CD set) ... CD
Columbia/Sony, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 13CD ....
Mindblowing music from The Byrds – and one of the greatest evolutions in pop music from the 60s! The Byrds were always at the forefront of their generation – starting out as a folksy act mixing in early psychedelia, then reaching for deeper roots with a love of country, yet also really...
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Can —
Ege Bamyasi ... CD
Spoon/Mute, 1972. New Copy ....
One of the most essential Can albums, and perhaps their best – have drums ever sounded better on a record? Ege Bamyasi features some of Jaki Liebezeit's greatest beats, from the shorter songs like the amazing "Vitamin C", "I'm So Green", and "Spoon", to the...
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Can —
Landed ... CD
Spoon, 1975. New Copy ....
A mid 70s killer from Can – sometimes overlooked next to the early classics, but a record that's filled with equally great charms! Things are still pretty noisy here, and plenty proggy too – thanks to driving drums from Jaki Liebezeit and hypnotic basslines from Holger Czukay and there'...
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Can —
Unlimited Edition ... CD
Spoon, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ....
Can opens up a bit with Unlimited Edition – expanding upon their earlier Limited Edition compilation – fleshing out that set of archival Can errata into a sprawling, boundless 70+ minute set of brilliant, yet largely unused genius from the group's earlier archives! Can is legendary for...
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Carpenters —
Ticket To Ride (aka Offering) ... CD
A&M (Japan), 1969. New Copy ....
Early genius from The Carpenters – a really tremendous little album, and one that's quite different than their soft rock hits of the 70s! There's a plenty playful feel to the set – energy that comes right off the best Sunshine Pop of late 60s A&M Records – to which this album...
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Casino Vs Japan —
Go Hawaii ... CD
Wobblyhead, 1999. New Copy ....
Wobbly sounds from Casino Vs Japan – loads of great low fi electronics that really take us back to that key 90s moment when so many folks were rediscovering the sound of the analogue generation! The music here comes from a few years after that moment, but still shares the same love of shapes...
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Cat Mother & The All Night News Boys —
Street Giveth & The Street Taketh Away ... CD
Polydor/Real Gone, 1968. New Copy ....
A legendary batch of funky rock tracks – noteworthy not only for production by Jimi Hendrix, but also for the group's insanely great groove! There's a bluesy undercurrent here, but sharpened much more strongly for the funk generation – which takes Cat Mother way past contemporaries...
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Chubby Checker —
Chequered (with bonus track) ... CD
Sunbeam (UK), 1971. New Copy ....
Forget everything you know about Chubby Checker – because this album's unlike any of his 60s hits – and instead shows the singer as a hipper, funkier, more soulful talent than before! As you might guess from the spelling in the title, the set's got overseas origins – and really...
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Cheese —
Cheese (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD
Good Sounds/Clinck (Japan), 1977. New Copy ....
Nothing cheesy about this sweet little set – a warmly soulful batch of tunes from this lesser-light of the TK Records universe in the 70s – a great group with a beautiful way of mixing compressed rock and tight soulful undercurrents! The approach has echoes of more commercial work of...
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Cherrystones —
Red Nails ... CD
Brutal (UK), 2013. New Copy ....
Some of the noisiest music we've heard so far from Cherrystones – a sweet set that's heavy on fuzz and electronics, but which still holds onto the strong sense of beat from before! There's a pretty dark vibe to most of the record – a bite that goes way beyond downtempo, and which...
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Also available:
Red Nails ... LP
Chesapeake Jukebox Band —
Chesapeake Jukebox Band ... CD
Greene Bottle/Rev-Ola (UK), 1971. New Copy ....
A glorious relic of early 70s studio pop – and a record that's awash in unapologetic references to The Beatles and The Beach Boys! Chesapeake Jukebox Band were a short-lived collaboration between singer-songwriters Steve Sawyer and Freddie McFinn, who are working here with genius producer...
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Alex Chilton —
Free Again – The 1970 Sessions ... CD
Ardent/Omnivore, 1970. New Copy ....
The legendary 1970 recordings Alex Chilton made at Ardent Studios – recorded in a brief moment after the bust up of the Box Tops and before the debut of Big Star – and a truly powerful precursor to that most iconic of soulful Memphis rock acts! For the longest time, the 1970 sessions...
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Also available:
Free Again – The 1970 Sessions (limited edition) ... LP
Cinematic Orchestra & Others —
In Motion #1 ... CD
Ninja Tune (UK), 2012. New Copy Gatefold ....
Not just the Cinematic Orchestra – but a set that features work from other artists too – all in a beautifully evocative set of soundscapes that draws heavily from the collaboration, and which goes way beyond other previous work from the group! The sounds here are really united in a...
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Gene Clark —
Here Tonight – The White Light Demos ... CD
Omnivore, Early 70s. New Copy ....
A stunning set of unreleased Gene Clark – with formative versions of songs on the one-time overlooked, now much-loved White Light record that are seeing release for the first time ever – plus some equally beautiful buried treasures! One of Clark's greatest strengths during his post-Byrd...
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Clothilde —
French Swinging Mademoiselle 1967 ... CD
Born Bad (France), 1967. New Copy ....
Groovy girl pop from late 60s France – a treasure trove of under-discovered numbers from the lovely Clothilde! Clothilde's from the same vintage as France Gall and Francoise Hardy – but she's got a style that's a bit sweeter vocally, yet still set to the mod-styled backings that really...
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Jerry Cole & His Spacemen —
Surf Age ... CD
Sundazed, 1964. New Copy ....
Mid 60s surf grooves from Jerry Cole – blazing guitar-led instrumentals, though this is not a simple, quickie cash-in on the surf trend – it's a actually a top notch taste of expert LA studio genius! Cole is a brilliant guitarist, and the Spaceman he assembled for the Surf Age record...
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Congregacion —
Viene (LP sleeve edition) ... CD
Lion, 1972. New Copy Gatefold ....
A Chilean group with a really wonderful sound – one that mixes familiar folksy guitar and flute with some larger string arrangements – in a style that's quite sublime, and which echoes strongly with the British acid folk generation! Lyrics are all in Spanish, but there's a timeless...
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Roger James Cooke —
Study (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Columbia/RPM (UK), Late 60s/1970. New Copy ....
One of those great examples of a wildly successful songwriter recording a terrific album of his own, but not connecting with the pop consciousness – which is shame, because Roger James Cooke's Study is, well, a study in wonderful late 60s songcraft! Cook was actually no stranger to...
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Alice Cooper —
Love It To Death ... CD
Straight/Warner, 1971. New Copy ....
The third album from Alice Cooper and perhaps the first great one – starting the 70s sleaze show win streak with the massive "I'm Eighteen" –and a record full of great, gritty and grimy rock 'n' roll. Bob Ezrin's producing for the first time, and if the songs and the whole...
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Barnaby/Big Beat (UK), 1972/1979. New Copy ....
A pair of overlooked gems from 70s singer/songwriter Marty Cooper – an artist who definitely leans towards the country side of the spectrum, but also comes across with more of a mellow rock feel too! A Minute Of Your Time is a 1972 set for the Barnaby label – one that beautifully mixes...
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I Am What I Am (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Invictus/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1971. New Copy ....
A second sublime set from Ruth Copeland – a funky female singer from the Detroit scene of the early 70s, with key ties to the P-Funk universe, and a unique groove that mixes singer/songwriter modes with the fuzzier funkier elements of artists like Betty Davis or Yvonne Fair! There's a bit...
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Self Portrait (Japanese pressing – with bonus tracks) ... CD
Invictus/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1970. New Copy ....
A surprisingly groovy little set – one of a few outings cut by singer Ruth Copeland – kind of an enigmatic figure in the early P-Funk years! The approach here is more rock than soul, but there's definitely some funky undercurrents too – of the sort that have always made Copeland...
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Pipe/Cherry Red (UK), 1980. New Copy ....
Enigmatic sounds from UK reedman Lol Coxhill – a really cool collaboration with Morgan Fisher – who adds in his own tape manipulation, guitar, and piano next to Coxhill's work on soprano sax – plus a bit of carillion too! The style's even more spacey and laidback than Lol's 70s...
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Cyclist —
Bones In Motion ... CD
Stones Throw/Leaving, 2013. New Copy ....
Cyclist rides in with Bones In Motion – a joint release by Stones Throw and Leaving Records – an icy cool mix of early electro and housey influences with grittier, more experimental touches! The hypnotic approach and 80s era synth atmosphere bring Tour De France era Kraftwerk to mind...
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Capitol/Rock Beat, Early 60s. New Copy ....
Classic guitar from one of the all-time greats – a smoking selection of rare Capitol and Deltone Records singles from the legendary Dick Dale – and virtually a blueprint for generations of surf guitar to come! Sure, there were loads of other great players up and down the Pacific coast...
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Karen Dalton —
In My Own Time ... CD
Light In The Attic, 1971. New Copy ....
Enigmatic folk rock and soulful bluesy vocals from Karen Dalton – her legendary lost 1971 album that's credited with inspiring some the most idiosyncratic work by folk rock superstars and contemporary freak folk heroes alike! Karen was a fixture on the 60s NY folk scene – Dylan even...
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Diana Darby —
IV (Intravenous) ... CD
Delmore, 2012. New Copy ....
Beautiful stuff from singer Diana Darby – one of our favorite voices in the indie folk landscape! There's a hushed tone to Diana's voice that softens some fairly heavy lyricism – on personal songs that manage to speak the plain, sometimes harsh truths of love and spirituality with a...
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Fontana/Now Sounds (UK), 1968. New Copy ....
Pretty great pop-psych from Daughters Of Albion – a set that mixes the sing-song nature of the tunes with some deeper LA production from Leon Russell – all in a great blend fo styles that's really made the album a standout over the years! The group's a duo – Greg Dempsey and...
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Knirsch ... CD
MPS/Promising (Germany), 1972. New Copy ....
Mad MPS material from Wolfgang Dauner – right up there with some of the wildest records on the label during the 70s! The album's easily one of Dauner's most striking sessions – a set that has him handling a whole host of electric keyboards, and working with a group that also includes...
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Lynsey De Paul —
Into My Music – Anthology 1975 to 1979 (Love Bomb/Take Your Time/singles) ... CD
RPM (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ....
Really unique work from Lynsey De Paul – a 70s British pop singer, but one who has a strangely dark and spooky sound overall! Her style here is maybe a bit like Jane Birkin – sexy, but cold too – and often compressed into the instrumentation so that her vocals always have a sense...
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Sugar & Beyond – Anthology 1972 to 1974 (Surprise/Taste Me Don't Waste Me/singles) ... CD
RPM (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ....
Cool compressed sounds from Lynsey De Paul – a UK singer/songwriter with a great breathy style! The package here really digs deep into these seminal years for Lynsey –and brings together two albums and a lot of great singles – all of which have a style that's almost a 70s take on...
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Men`s Osteoporosis Support Group Volume III, Issue II April 1, 1999 April Fools Day Greetings What`s new? The mystery of my rapidly dissolving femur neck bone has been solved. I had a follow-up bone densitometry (DXA) done at the hospital where all original tests had been performed using the same machine. That test showed a 4.5% improvement in L2-L4 spinal bone mineral density (BMD) and 2.67% improvement in left femur neck BMD compared to the test performed about 1.5 years earlier. Incidentally, this is about a 21% improvement in L2-L4 BMD since I have been taking Fosamax.
Men`s Osteoporosis Support Group
April 1, 1999
April Fools Day Greetings
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When I received these results, I was relieved, but felt the hospital where the faulty test was done should be informed so an effort could be made to find the source of the problem. I wrote the chief of nuclear medicine explaining what had happened. She replied, "On examination of our report, we found the locum tenens physician in attendance erroneously reported the left femoral neck wards area value of 0.660 g/cm2 rather than the neck area value of 0.806 g/cm2." Additionally, they reprocessed the left femoral data on newer software and found the neck value to be 0.903 g/cm2. I was not familiar with software that could change the results of the tests, but mention it for your information.
I`m particularly concerned about the effects of corticosteroid use and its negative effect on BMD. Some recent studies even implicate fairly short-term use and low doses with an increase in markers of bone destruction. I wondered who, if anyone, sets standards for giving patients bone-forming or antiresorptive medications in conjunction with corticosteroids. So, I e-mailed the Centers for Disease Control to ask if they were involved with this. I did receive an answer and was informed that there are recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology Task Force on Osteoporosis. If you are interested, go to http://www.rheumatology.org/guidelin/osteo/osteo.html to read the entire article.
Thanks to all the members who called, e-mailed, or sent in items of interest this quarter. Recently, I even had a longtime friend mail a story from the Denver Post that concerned men with osteoporosis. I didn`t realize he was that aware of osteoporosis, although I had sent him our Web site information previously. Remember, this is your newsletter, so I appreciate hearing from you about its content.
As mentioned in the last newsletter, Dr. Jeffrey Jackson, our men`s osteoporosis expert, has consented to answer some questions from the men in the support group. If you have a question for Dr. Jackson, please e-mail the editor`s address at the end of this newsletter and questions will be forwarded to Dr. Jackson. This quarter Dr. Jackson answers a question e-mailed to me from one of our members concerning the risk of prostate cancer.
Question: A recent study links excessive calcium intake with increased risk of prostate cancer. Additionally, testosterone injections or patches have also been related to an increased prostate cancer risk. Do those men with osteoporosis taking calcium supplements and/or on testosterone therapy require extra diagnostic tests for prostate cancer, such as routine transrectal ultrasound?
Answer: There is only one study linking high calcium intake to prostate cancer, particularly amounts greater than 1,000 mg per day. Additional confirmation from other studies will be needed to completely assess the effect of calcium intake on prostate cancer risk. In the mean time, I normally do recommend men limit their supplemental calcium intake to 1,000 mg per day. In some instances, based upon specific needs of certain patients, I have them take 1,500 or 2,000 mg daily. An annual PSA (prostate-specific antigen) and digital rectal exam, which I recommend for all men over age 50 who are in normal risk categories, are adequate to detect prostate cancer. Men with osteoporosis under age 50 taking calcium supplements and/or testosterone therapy may want to start the annual PSA and digital rectal exam before age 50 as an added precaution after discussions with their physician. But, there is no need for transrectal ultrasound or any other prostate cancer screening technique unless the PSA and/or digital exam are abnormal. In summary, normal routine prostate cancer screening using the PSA test and digital rectal exam are the only tests needed for men with osteoporosis taking calcium supplements and/or on testosterone therapy.
LunarNews update
I was unable to summarize all the noteworthy topics from the Autumn 1998 issue of LunarNews in the last issue of the newsletter. Here are a few other topics from it that were interesting.
Vitamin D update. LunarNews is very positive on the effect of vitamin D in treating osteoporosis and not particularly positive about the effect of calcium supplementation on improving BMD. On page 25, it is noted that: "Many studies over the past 20 years have shown that calcium supplementation alone has no effect on spine, femur, or peripheral BMD. In contrast, vitamin D alone increased axial BMD, including femur BMD, by 1 to 2% over a two-year period. As with bisphosphonates, there is no effect on forearm BMD. In the immediate postmenopausal period, there is a smaller effect on spine BMD, but still a substantial effect on femur neck BMD." They show a diagram that displays the effect of 24 months of treatment with placebo, calcitriol (0.5 micrograms/day) alendronate (10 mg/day), and calcitriol and alendronate (n=30 in each group). (See Frediani et al, 1998, Clin Drug Invest 15;235-244). They compared the effect on the arms, spine, and total body. In every case, there was a net loss of BMD when placebo was used. With all test medications there was a gain. Calcitriol had the least effect, followed by alendronate, and then the combination of alendronate and calcitriol. So, this study, along with several others they cite, shows that "Supplementation with vitamin D decreases bone turnover, improves axial BMD in the elderly, and halves the rate of fracture."
Bisphosphonate update. This topic is discussed on page 28 and 29. As you probably know, "Bisphosphonates decrease bone turnover and increase axial BMD in osteoporotic patients even at low doses. In a recent study of Japanese women, the effects of 2.5 mg/day of alendronate were identical to 10 mg/day." (See Shiraki M, et al, (1998). Endocr J 45:191-201). They point out that, "Studies in US and European women showed similar responses of the 5 and 10 mg/day doses, and also showed larger increases in older women than those near the menopause." (Editor`s comment: This could be very important for individuals having problems tolerating the 10-mg/day dose of alendronate, e.g., gastric or esophageal discomfort. After stopping alendronate a few days or weeks to relieve any discomfort, it could be restarted at either 5 or 2.5 mg/day doses. This very well might not cause any gastric distress while adequately improving BMD. A previous edition of LunarNews also suggested a once weekly dose of 40 mg of alendronate should be effective for osteoporosis. This single weekly dose might not cause any gastric distress either while still improving BMD. These options should be discussed with your physician if problems develop on 10 mg/day of alendronate. Also, note that Fosamax apparently is only made in 10 and 40 mg tablets. Cutting 10 mg tablets in half to create the 5-mg dose would create a rough pill that could more easily stick in the esophagus causing symptoms. So another way to get the 5- or 2.5-mg dose should be investigated and discussed with your physician if you decide to try this method).
They also point out that, "Bisphosphonates can be combined with other agents such as estrogen or calcitriol to obtain additive effects. . ." (See the comment above on the Frediani study in the Vitamin D update). Also, "A recent study showed alendronate could be given together with human PTH to better stimulate bone formation." (Editor`s comment: Human parathyroid is available only in clinical trials at this time).
There are newer third-generation bisphosphonates being developed and tested now. "Ibandronate and zolendronate are even more potent than alendronate and pamidronate. The former is being developed for injection every 3 months, while the latter has been developed as a patch. Long-term administration of ibandronate increased bone mass in rats and maintained bone quality."
Estrogen update. See page 31 and 32 for this discussion. Low estrogen is normally only thought of as a problem for postmenopausal women, and as the cause of their osteoporosis. However, "New studies are suggesting that estrogen also may play a role in the skeletal state of older men as well as women." (See Khosla S et al (1998) J Clin Endocrinol Metab 83;2266-2274 and Riggs BL et al (1998) J Bone Miner Res 13:763-773. (Editor`s comment: The finding of a link between male estrogen levels and osteoporosis suggests that it may be necessary to test both serum estradiol and testosterone levels when looking for a cause of male osteoporosis. This is new enough that men may have to ask their physicians to perform these tests. Some physicians may not be aware of the possible link between low male estrogen and osteoporosis).
Literature review
In the interest of brevity, I`ll list only the author`s names and the Medline UI number as the means of finding the abstracts for the articles that are reviewed here. Here is how to use the UI number. Go to Medline at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/ and enter only the numbers in the search block, not the letters "UI." Then click on "Search" to find the referenced article.
Sex steroids and BMD in men. This topic was mentioned in the LunarNews section, but I wanted to highlight some articles that you might want to review to get more information. The first is by Slemenda CW et al, UI 97460000. This study tried to determine whether bone density in older men (older than 65) was associated with serum sex steroids (estrogen [E2] and/or testosterone) or sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). They found that, "Bone density was significantly positively associated with greater serum E2 concentrations. . ." Additionally, "There were weak negative correlations between serum testosterone and bone density. . ." The authors concluded: "These data suggest that estrogens may play an important role in the development or maintenance of the male skeleton, much as is the case in the female skeleton. These data also indicate that, within the normal range, lower serum testosterone concentrations are not associated with low bone density in men." Note that this study only looked at men older than 65. You should not necessarily correlate these findings to men younger than 65-they may or may not hold true.
In a study done at the Mayo Clinic, Khosla S et al, UI 98326239, the authors looked at sex steroid levels in 346 men aged 23-90 years. They concluded: "These studies suggest that in contrast to traditional belief, age-related bone loss may be the result of E (estrogen) deficiency not just in postmenopausal women, but also in men."
The last study on this topic by Gillberg P et al, UI 99147953, compared 12 men with idiopathic osteoporosis, aged 27-55 years with 12 age-matched men, with respect to serum levels of sex steroids, and other factors. They found that there were decreased estradiol levels and decreased free androgen index along with elevated sex hormone-binding globulin levels in the men with idiopathic osteoporosis. Even the abstract of this article is difficult for the lay person to decipher. But, its finding may be significant for any man with idiopathic osteoporosis. He should probably be tested for the various significant factors found in this study, and then treated if they are found to be abnormal. It is one to print and take to your physician if you are in doubt.
Hypercalciuria and osteoporosis. A recent study by Giannini S et al, UI 98391619 may have significance for men with osteoporosis and hypercalciuria. Once again, this is a difficult study to interpret and one I suggest you print and take to your physician if you think it may apply to you. My interpretation may be completely wrong, so please don`t rely upon it without confirmation from your physician. That being said, here is my understanding of the study. The authors looked at 49 patients, aged 19-60 with calcium kidney stones and idiopathic hypercalciuria (excess urine calcium). They did DXA measurements to determine BMD at the spine and femur. Patients were classified as either fasting hypercalciuria (FH) or absorptive hypercalciuria (AH). The authors concluded: "A disordered bone metabolism and bone loss are present only in patients with fasting hypercalciuria. An excessive acid load, possibly of dietary origin, might be involved as a pathogenic factor." Osteoporosis patients are often treated with diuretics if they are found to have hypercalciuria. From the findings of this study, it would appear that only if hypercalciuria is noted after a fasting (as defined in this study) urine test, should diuretic treatment be started. Otherwise, the hypercalciuria would apparently be unrelated to the loss of BMD. This could be due to excess calcium, vitamin D, sodium, protein, or a potassium- or phosphate-deficient diet which would increase serum calcium levels, thus increasing urine calcium levels. Hypercalciuria noted while fasting would indicate that the hypercalciuria is due to excessive bone mineral breakdown. The non-fasting hypercalciuria should not need diuretic therapy, but the fasting type should. So, a properly conducted 24-hour urinalysis for calcium is important before starting diuretic therapy. If a fasting test was not done, I would be suspicious of the results. Another study that is a review of the topic, and that describes the details of correct urinalysis testing, is by Bataille P et al, UI 98392723.
Sunscreens and vitamin D level. I have been warned by my endocrinologist that wearing sunscreen while outside could be blocking production of vitamin D, and I`ve read or heard similar warnings elsewhere. A search of the literature turned up three articles that concluded that proper vitamin D level can be maintained while using sunscreen and protective clothing. These include studies by Farrerons J et al, IU 99069002, Sollitto RB et al, UI 98079984, and Marks R et al, UI 95243665 . Although the protocols in all three studies were different, they all involved regular use of sunscreen (at least SPF 15) and protective clothing. All subjects maintained serum vitamin D level within the reference range throughout the studies which ranged from one summer to six years in duration. Patients were getting adequate dietary vitamin D during the studies. So, regular use of sunscreen does not appear to hinder serum vitamin D level if dietary intake is adequate. Protect your skin and take your vitamins.
Tetracycline and osteoporosis. I`m always interested in new therapies that might be on the horizon to treat osteoporosis. In the past several years many research studies have shown that tetracycline (TC) has multiple positive effects on bone and other body tissues. This involves a non-antimicrobial property that allows inhibition of matrix matalloproteinases (MMPs) such has collagenase. TC can be useful for treating periodontal disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cancer. Additionally, there are now studies involving chemically-modified TC (CMT). The modification removes the antimicrobial effect, which in the case of treatment of arthritis or osteoporosis, is an unwanted property. Two recent studies are of interest on this topic. The first is by Sasaki T et al, UI 99138073. Using a modified TC (CMT-8) on three-month-old female ovariectomized (OVX) rats, the authors found: "CMT-8 therapy produced a significant (p<0.05) inhibition of trabecular bone loss and also induced bone formation in the OVX rats." The authors conclude, ". . .CMT-8 therapy effectively inhibits bone loss after OVX, not only by inhibiting bone resorption but also by inducing new bone formation in the trabecular areas of long bones. The other paper is by Golub LM et al, UI 99138064. It is a review of the effectiveness of TC and particularly describes the recent FDA approval of a low-dose TC (doxycycline) to treat periodontal disease ( the break down of bone that supports the teeth). The exciting potential of the CMTs for treating osteoporosis evolves around the notion that they both prevent bone break down and simulate bone formation. This might make them a good adjunct to use with alendronate or calcitonin which only block resorption, or they may be effective when used alone. Unfortunately, the wheels of science move slowly. The potential of the CMTs has been known for many years and it still is not even in clinical trials. I wish I knew some way to speed the process of clinical trials and FDA approval of these medications, but I have no idea. If anyone has any ideas, I`d love to hear them. Another point to consider is that TC could be used now to treat osteoporosis since it is an FDA-approved mediation. This would be an off-label use and your physician could prescribe it as such. If you are not responding to currently accepted therapies, I recommend a thorough search of the literature to educate yourself about TC to treat osteoporosis. Then take your information to our physician to discuss the possibility of using it as an off-label prescription. TC has been used for many years to treat acne and rheumatoid arthritis with minimal side effects from that long-term use.
The effect of essential fatty acids on bone metabolism. There are three recent articles that discuss a new and natural way to decrease bone turnover and perhaps to increase BMD. In 1994, Sakaguchi K et al, UI 94224923 conducted an interesting study on rats supplementing their diets with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). This is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has a wide variety of beneficial biological functions. The authors divided ovariectomized rats into four groups: (1) normal diet, (2) low calcium diet, (3) EPA-enriched diet, (4) EPA-enriched and low calcium diet. They concluded: "These results suggest that an EPA-enriched diet prevents the loss of bone weight and strength caused by oestrogen deficiency or inadequate nutrition. There is a possibility that EPA could be developed to be a novel anti-osteoporosis drug." In 1995, Claassen N et al, UI 95406249, supplemented male Sprague-Dawley rats with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3. They found that "Intestinal calcium absorption (mg/24 h) increased by 41.5% in the 3:1-supplemented group, compared with the control group." They also noted that, "The calcium balance (mg/24 h) and bone calcium (mg/g bone ash) increased significantly in the 3:1 (41.5% and 24.7%) group, compared with the control." The third study is by Kruger MC et al, UI 99130934, and involves a pilot study using the EFAs GLA and EPA on sixty-five women (mean age 79.5). These women had a background diet low in calcium, and were randomly assigned to GLA + EPA or coconut oil placebo capsules while they all received 600 mg/day of calcium carbonate. Markers of bone formation/degradation and bone mineral density (BMD) were measure at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months. The authors found, "Over the first 18 months, lumbar spine density remained the same in the treatment group, but decreased 3.2% in the placebo group. Femoral bone density increased 1.3% in the treatment group, but decreased 2.1% in the placebo group. During the second period of 18 months with all patients now on active treatment, lumbar spine density increased 3.1% in patients who remained on active treatment, and 2.3% in patients who switched from placebo to active treatment; femoral BMD in the latter group showed an increase of 4.7%. The authors concluded: "This pilot controlled study suggests that GLA and EPA have beneficial effects on bone in this group of elderly patients, and that they are safe to administer for prolonged periods of time."
Certain other essential fatty acids have been shown to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, so it is possible for essential fatty acids to have positive health benefits. It would not be proper to generalize based upon two studies on lab rats and a pilot study on humans. But, like the CMTs mentioned above, EFAs may be a weapon that can be used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in the future after further studies clarify the effectiveness of using them to modify bone mineral metabolism.
Correct diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. A common theme in this newsletter is that patients should become knowledgeable about osteoporosis so they can become involved in the diagnosis and treatment of their case. Your health is too important to assume that someone else will always know everything about your disease and provide the best therapy. Here`s an article from France to reinforce this theme. Laroche M and Mazieres B, UI 98303214 used questionnaires to patients and general physicians to determine if the diagnosis and treatment of newly discovered osteoporosis were correct. The disturbing results were that, "The initial biological investigation was correctly carried out by only 6% of physicians. Treatment was correctly prescribed in only 34% of cases of osteoporosis with fractures, 50% of osteoporosis without fractures, and 50% of senile cortical osteoporosis." Also, "More than half the general practitioners started treatment of osteoporosis without fractures on the basis of standard spinal X-rays where the radiologist suggested bone mineral loss." Please note that is a French study and the results certainly can`t be applied directly to this or any other country. But, they are disturbing enough to make me want to know all I can about osteoporosis, or any other disease I have to see a physician about. They substantiate the need to question anything that does not seem proper according to your understanding of the diagnosis or treatment of osteoporosis. I hope this study makes you want to become more knowledgeable and to not be afraid to ask appropriate questions, too.
Jerome C. Donnelly Email