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Knee pain
is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have knee pain, some common causes include:
Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain, and there are many treatments available.
Ligament Injuries
Ligament injuries commonly occur during athletic activities and can cause discomfort and instability.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear
Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike, and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain.
Patellar Tendonitis
Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee.
Chondromalacia Patella
Chondromalacia causes knee pain under the kneecap and is due to softening of the cartilage. It is most common in younger patients (15-35 years old).
Dislocating Kneecap
A dislocating kneecap causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain.
Baker's Cyst
A Baker's cyst is swelling in the back of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscus tear.
The most common bursa affected around the joint is just above the kneecap. This is most common in people who kneel for work, such as gardeners or carpetlayers.
Plica Syndrome
Plica syndrome is an uncommon cause of knee pain, and can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of arthroscopy.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint.
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is another condition seen in adolescents due to the growth of the bone around the joint.
Gout is an uncommon cause of knee pain. However, in patients who have a diagnosis of gout, it must be considered as a cause for new onset knee pain.
When do you need to call your doctor about your knee pain?
If you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms, or if you do not know the specific treatment recommendations for your condition, you should seek medical attention. Treatment of knee pain must be directed at the specific cause of your problem. Some signs that you should be seen by a doctor include:
Inability to walk comfortably on the affected side
Injury that causes deformity around the joint
Knee pain that occurs at night or while resting
Knee pain that persists beyond a few days
Locking (inability to bend) the knee
Swelling of the joint or the calf area
Signs of an infection, including fever, redness, warmth
Any other unusual symptoms
Treatments for Knee Pain
Treatment of knee pain depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment plan.
Some common treatments for knee pain are listed here. Not all of these treatments are appropriate for every condition, but they may be helpful in your situation.
The first treatment for most common conditions that cause knee pain is to rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside. Often this is the only step needed to relieve knee pain. If the symptoms are severe, crutches may be helpful as well.
Ice and Heat Application:
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for knee pain. So which one is the right one to use, ice or heat? And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? Read on for more information about ice and heat treatment.
Stretching the muscles and tendons that surround the joint can help with some causes of knee pain. A good routine should be established, and following some specific suggestions will help you on your way.
Physical Therapy
: Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. Physical therapists use different techniques to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
Anti-Inflammatory Medication
: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, especially for patients with knee pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
Cortisone injections
: Cortisone is a powerful medication that treats inflammation, and inflammation is a common problem in patients with knee pain. Discuss with your doctor the possible benefits of a cortisone injection for your condition.
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Canada Day event faces shortfall, seek sponsors
Despite an almost $16,000 shortfall, Langley Canada Day organizers are vowing to keep the Langley Canada Day festival going this year.
Early in this year's planning stages, a shortfall was carried over from last year. An application to BC Gaming was made in the hopes that the shortfall could be alleviated. Due to an error in the application, the society was turned down for funding.
In addition, the overall grants for this year were lowered and community sponsors haven't stepped up with cash. The event is highly supported by in-kind sponsorship and organizers are grateful for this, but it needs to pay fees for field entertainment, hire rides and games and pay for onstage entertainment. This requires cash.
Organizers knew about the shortfall, but it is the loss of the $10,000 gaming grant which may lead to either a shortened first day (June 30). There is a possibility the first day may be eliminated altogether.
"Last year, the festival fell short by $15,387.92 and we had hoped to make it up this year. But unless we get some significant sponsorship, it won't happen and acts will have to be dropped.
"We will have to make cuts as and we aren't ruling out eliminating one day. We are one of the only two-day Canada Day events in Western Canada," said board chair Travis Strain.
Sponsors are being sought and the call is out for any amount of financial support. Organizers hope that some businesses will issue a challenge to outdo each other in donations.
Two local businesses have already stepped up and are challenging other small businesses to do the same.
"Many people don't realize that this is how the festival is supported. Langley Canada Day is not kept alive by government money, but by support from local businesses in the form of both financial and in-kind donations," added Strain.
"Because Canada Day falls on a weekend, it has ramped up the costs," said Matthew Fearn, a local accountant who is the society's volunteer treasurer.
Ordinary citizens are being called upon to help out as well.
"The public is able to assist by giving a cash donation. Our society is able to issue tax receipts due to having a Revenue Canada Charitable Number, so there is a benefit to donating," Fearn said.
Organizers want to clear up the misconception thatsome people have. They believe the festival is run by government or paid staff.
"This is completely untrue", said Lilianne Fuller, media director for the event. "The entire board is made up of volunteers and there is no compensation of any sort for the hours that goes into planning, organizing and executing a festival of this magnitude."
As more than 50,000 people attended klast year, the board would like to keep the longstanding two-day format.
For more information on how you can help, contact Strain or vice-president Cheryl Tallman at 604-522-6232.

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Taken Two Twice as Strong
October 8th, 2012
Taken 2 took the competition and went to work on them. It opened much, much better than its predecessor did, doubling its opening weekend haul. It also made nearly twice as much as Hotel Transylvania and easily more than last year's number one film, Real Steel. This helped the overall box office grow by 20% from last weekend to $142 million, which is nearly 50% higher than the same weekend last year. Finally there's a reason to celebrate the box office again. One win could have been a fluke, but two is officially a streak. Year-to-date, 2012 is ahead of 2011 by 3.2% at $8.24 billion to $7.99 billion. Granted, that's off its peak from earlier in the year, but I'm happy the bleeding has stopped.
Taken 2 couldn't match Taken's reviews, but despite a bad performance with critics, it was a powerhouse at the box office. The film pulled in $49.51 million during its opening weekend, which was the third best October opening of all time. Even though the film doubled the original's opening, there's almost no chance it will match that film's final box office, as its reviews will likely lead to shorter legs. On the other hand, its chances of reaching $100 million are nearly 100%.
Speaking of $100 million, Hotel Transylvania is about a week away from getting there. The film added $27.05 million over the past three days for a total of $76.71 million after ten days of release. At this pace, it will reach the century mark by this time next week, while it should end its run with significantly more than its combined budget. It if can merely match its domestic numbers internationally, then it will show a profit before it reaches the home market.
Pitch Perfect was within a rounding error of weekend predictions finishing a little on the high side with $14.85 million over the weekend for a total of $21.69 million after two, which is already more than it cost to make. Excellent reviews are clearly playing a role here and the film should have little trouble getting to $50 million in total, which is enough to be a solid midlevel hit.
Looper matched expectations nearly perfectly with $12.12 million over the weekend, while its total rose to $40.22 million. It is one of the best films currently in wide release and it might break even before it reaches the home market.
Frankenweenie was not as successful as hoped, finishing in fifth place with $11.41 million. One can hope the film's reviews help its legs, but it won't match its production budget domestically, so it will need help to break even.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower just missed the top ten over the weekend coming in behind Finding Nemo 3D at $1.57 million to $1.62 million. So far the film has $3.35 million and should expand a little more, but this might end up as its best weekend on the chart.
Won't Back Down was the only sophomore film not in the top five, and it fell out of the top ten to 13th place with $1.02 million. This represents a 61% drop-off, while its running tally rose to just $4.48 million. The film will likely end up losing money for Walden Media, but that's not surprising given their track record.
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By: Mick Douglas (@bettersafetynet)
The client looked at us from across the table, grimacing as they gulped the foul coffee (sure it's awful, but hey it's a free perk!). They leaned in and said conspiratorially "So can you… umm… sort of… help us get the inside scoop on how we can pass this pentest?"
I pause and close my eyes for a second. I've heard pleas like this throughout my career. If you're a veteran pentester, no doubt you have too. And what I always think… no matter how large or small the client… Nobody passes pentests! It's their turn to suffer under our boot as we hijack the network and have shells fall down on us like rain. Nobody… nobody passes a pentest. There's always a way in. Once we're in, we make their worst nightmares come alive right under their own nose! No, pentests aren't for passing. They're to be endured.
Strong though the predatory instinct is, I must push it aside. The "pop 'em all" approach — while immensely fun — is not the way of the true pentester. All too often InfoSec practitioners focus on the technical aspect of the pentest. If you're reading this site, chances are good you're a techie… not a suit. So unless fate has given you a tour of duty on the other side of the table, you have no idea what hell you're about to bring to someone who'd rather be doing anything else than deal with you — the pentester. Things are about to get ugly, and your shell count has nothing to do with it. You are about to turn their world upside down in ways you cannot begin to fathom.
It doesn't matter if you're internal, external, a consultant… whatever… you are the enemy.. and not in the way you think. Sure, you're the "enemy" as The Almighty Red Team here to cause mayhem and pop boxes. However, what you might not realize is that the havoc is just getting started once you leave the engagement. Next to nobody will remember the pivots, the recon, or the OSINT you did. None of that really matters… What they will remember is that "Jake the InfoSec Guy" failed at his job — miserably. But wait there's more! Not only did he fail, but someone — who doesn't know our systems — was able to use freely available tools from the internet to compromise our entire network!! To make matters worse, it was done in under a week!! It's a safe bet that soon the client will look at the budget spent on firewalls, AV, IDS, even the salaries — everything — and think "All this spending… for what? They brushed aside our best efforts as if they were nothing more than cobwebs!"
If all your client gets out of your pentest is that they've got a crappy infosec program, then know what? You're a crappy pentester.
You may hate to hear this, but you *owe* your client.
You need to give them a complete assessment which checks for multiple paths to the victory conditions.
You need to give them reports which are understandable, actionable, and brief.
You need to teach them what you did so they can re-test for themselves.
You have to show what's wrong, but also give them multiple options on how to fix, remediate, or compensate for the findings.
You need to offer "quick win" fixes so the infosec program can start rebuilding their credibility after you clipped their wings.
You need to give them suggestions on how to alter business operations to better avoid risks altogether.
You need to give them a road map on how to get better tomorrow… and the next day after.
You need to give and give.
Most of all, you need to give them hope.
About the Author:
Mick Douglas (twitter.com/bettersafetynet) does R&D, PenTesting, and profesional services for Diebold Inc. When he's not doing tech stuff, he's off in the woods somewhere hiking or trying — mostly in vain — to improve his photography chops.
Thanks to Mick for contributing. I think he's right on with what we need to do as penetration testers. — Brent Huston


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Next month won't only bring forth the oft-delayed third album in Killer Mike's I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind series. The Atlanta spitter is also dropping a new mixtape 11 days prior to the album's release. "At the Top" is his first offering from the tape, Bang x 3, which might be Mike's way of thanking his fans for patiently waiting for PL3DGE. And if this track wasn't good enough to make the album, then it's sounding PL3DGE will be a monster. Because aside from the grating vocals on the hook, "At the Top" is Mike at his best as he spits aggressive, brazen rhymes from his king's throne.
Stream "At the Top" below and download it here. PL3DGE drops May 17.
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Tomorrow, Thursday, December 6, Trey will join Neil Young & Crazy Horse at a special benefit concert at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ.
Summer Camp Music Festival has just announced the Trey Anastasio Band will perform 2 full sets at next year's festival. This is just the first announcement of what is likely to be yet another stellar Summer Camp Festival.
The Trey Anastasio Band, or TAB as it is affectionately called by many, breezed into Columbus, OH on Saturday for the third show on the tour and the third in consecutive nights for the Phish frontman and his 7-piece band, and if anyone thought there would be a fatigue factor from three days of travel and shows, TAB would put them to rest quickly and decisively. Heck, the tour is in support o
Ahhh…the fall of 1997. It was an interesting time for America. Bill Clinton was still fresh into his second term, Steve Jobs had just returned to managing Apple after a "hiatus", people were flocking to the theaters to watch the Titanic sink, a woman in Iowa gave birth to seven children, internet companies were booming, and I was back at college in Minnesota for junior year studying sociology and tearing up the majestic lacrosse field at St. John's University.
Trey Anastasio Band's tour to support Traveler, Trey's forthcoming solo album, begins in less than one month in Detroit, MI, marking TAB's first trip to the city since 2002.
Traveler, Trey Anastasio's forthcoming solo album, will be released on October 16 on Rubber Jungle Records / ATO Records. The first single on the album, "Scabbard," was released yesterday and is available for download at iTunes and Amazon MP3. It's also available as a 7" Vinyl record, pressed on red wax (with a "Pigtail" B-Side).
Traveler, Trey Anastasio's forthcoming solo album, will be released on October 16 on Rubber Jungle Records / ATO Records. Trey co-produced the album with Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Jonsi) last fall in Katis' Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, CT. Along with Trey Anastasio Band, Katis invited several artists to work with them, including Mates of State's Kori Gardner, The National's Bryan Devendorf and Matt Berninger, and Icelandic percussionist Samuli Kosminen.
This week Phish will release a brand new box set entitled Chicago '94, showcasing two complete shows recorded live on June 18, 1994 and November 25, 1994 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois.
Tomorrow and Wednesday (July 3rd and 4th), Phish will play two sold out shows in Wantagh, NY. Both shows will be webcast live at LivePhish.com. The webcasts are available for pre-order now, along with a Jones Beach event t-shirt.


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Welcome to T.A! If you have any questions feel free to ask. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here who would be more than happy to give your inquiry a go.
This website was very informative for me. If you have time you should give it a peek.
Glad to have you with us!
Hello Mike, welcome to TA. I feel your pain, I used to be into catholic church quite a lot. I even prepared kids for their first communion, these kids would ask some questions that even I, as an adult would not have tought of. I went to the priest for some answers...... I was told not to question... ever........ Jus t like I don't trust the government.... I decided 22 years ago that I would no longer follow along with the rest of blinded sheep... i feel that there are more people like us, but are affraid of retaliation....... Welcome and be affraid of the boogie man or the dark....
Nice counter strike, :D
Honestly, the more you study Christianity, especially the bible, the more you realize that it relies heavily on intellectual corruption. I almost think a cult does worse by aligning itself with verifiable facts, because new facts are always being discovered and only serve to undermine the power the cult holds. Christianity fares so well because it gets you to believe the implausible, and then convinces you to feel guilty if you doubt - which you will; then they sell you the 'cure' for feeling guilty whereby they tell you it is natural to feel guilty because you are a shameful human being from the start - but by giving up all hope (and attachment) to reality you'll feel a HUGE burden lift. I think you do feel that burden lift, but the euphoria comes from relieving your cognitive dissonance by abandoning the facts that contradict the dogma in favour of the fairy tale they sold you in the first place. It's almost mind boggling how insidious it is.
The way I look at it, the fact that 95% of Americans claim to believe in God automatically places me in the upper 5% of intellectually superior Americans. I like that feeling.
Welcome Mike. Sorry you've been through that. :( I am much luckier in that way due to living in the UK where we atheists are the majority but I have seen a few American atheists here share stories like that so I am sure you find many people who know exactly what its like. :)
Hi Michael, welcome.
I too live in Michigan, I live in Lapeer county and have been following TA since I first saw a consensus on the most popular atheist blog/discussion sites out there about a year ago. Though I've been an atheist since the age of reason (I'm 56 now) it has been a long and lonely road, I first ran across the FFRF, and have been with them for several years now and recommend their Freethought Today newspaper for keeping up on the issues of separation of church and state, but found their chat site more as an avenue for a younger crowd who tended to use it for text messaging between themselves without much conversation on atheism and the secular viewpoint, I've found TA is more user friendly for the more intelligent conversations that are needed to build confidence among one's peers with links to intelligent scientific blogs that are critical in pulling in those still on the fence, and in informing those who are already here but seek more information on the subject of reality. So, yes, I do feel your pain and welcome you to one of the best remedies available online
Welcome, sir. Can relate. I have been de-friended online and personally because of religion. Can tell you some crazy stories... well they're strange and interesting at least. And sorry to hear about your friend. :-(
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Islam Thomas on 08 Apr 2010 12:06 am
The insanity of religion – child abuse in Islam
Christopher Hitchens on Islamic child abuse. This video discusses a disgusting topic and probably should not be viewed unless you want to be depressed for the rest of the day:
11 Responses to "The insanity of religion – child abuse in Islam"
on 09 Apr 2010 at 7:52 pm 1.dmabus said …
DEATH TRAPhttp://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/FaceOff/
on 10 Apr 2010 at 1:44 am 2.A real-ist said …
The number of Athiests has been going up, not down. I think the real question here is if Christianity has a future. How come the number of priests is shrinking?
on 10 Apr 2010 at 2:18 am 3.A real-ist said …
dmabus, by the way I just watched your video on death of Athiesm. I have a few questions for you on that. First of all, why did it cut off right when the Athiest would have had a chance to debate back on what the other guy said? Also, that guy's only point he brought up was that we don't know what created the universe from the beginning. What I would say in response would be this: Whatever the beginning was, whether it was an conscious being that created it or if something non-conscious did, that can always be labeled as God. This doesn't mean there is a conscious being watching over us on this puny Earth and that there is an afterlife. Why would an afterlife be related to the beginning of matter and life? And why would a conscious being decide to create man millions of years after the formation while other living things have been around all that time? There are a lot of questions that can be brought up on this topic, which is the reason why Athiesm is growing. We wouldn't be talking about this right now if it wasn't growing, now would we?
on 10 Apr 2010 at 3:11 pm 4.Lou said …
You are now agnostic. A good first step.
on 10 Apr 2010 at 5:01 pm 5.A real-ist said …
I never said I believe there is a God out there, which being Agnostic would imply. I said we can call the beginning God, whether it is of the conscious state (the type you believe in – called A God or The God) or of the non-conscious state (Big Bang Theory – the type I believe in). The word "God" can be labeled as anything. -
on 10 Apr 2010 at 10:28 pm 6.Xenon said …
"I never said I believe there is a God out there, which being Agnostic would imply."
Um, no Agnosticism is the a belief that one does not know if it is possible to know if God exists. You just described a theist.
on 11 Apr 2010 at 5:36 pm 7.A real-ist said …
I meant to say it as "I never said I believe there is a chance that there is God out there, which being Agnostic would imply." Doesn't change my point.
on 11 Apr 2010 at 7:30 pm 8.Lou said …
No chance huh? now you are just simply ridiculous. Any rationale individual would acknowledge there is a chance God exists. Even your own Richard Dawkins acknowledges the fact. Don't be such a xenophobe. Change your moniker to A-xenophobe.
on 11 Apr 2010 at 7:44 pm 9.Anonymous said …
God could be: unknown power or universal spark or aliens or let's keep looking and thinking, and not make up our minds until we see the proof. Bible does not equal proof, unless ark is found.
God does not equal or have anything to do with: Jesus or Allah or Buddah or Zeus or Ra or Flying Spaghetti Monster. Because if you think so you have stopped thinking and sunk to faith as your basis of life. Usually nothing wrong with that, just keep it to yourself.
Just a thought.
*hunkers down* -
on 12 Apr 2010 at 10:51 am 10.Severin said …
Lou 8
"Any rationale individual would acknowledge there is a chance God exists."Accordingly, any rational individual would acknowledge there is little or no chance that god exists.
If we take in consideration that bullshits offered by religions are in deep disagreement with reality surrounding us and with scientific achievments, probability of existance of god is minor (mathematically said: probability of god's existance converges to zero).
Would you acknowledge it, or are you an irrational individual? -
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Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonMichael Coyle wrote in point us to a simple set of tile buttons and panel backgrounds that ResExcellence has made available for Kicker. These actually look pretty cool. Also of potential interest are a couple of recent screenshots (1, 2) of the Kcd applet. In developer news, Philippe Fremy wrote in to point us to an interesting little analysis involving GTK+, Qt and PyQt. This may be of some interest to developers considering porting a GTK+ app to KDE/Qt. Users might want to go straight to the Klotski homepage. Finally, in laugh-it's-funny news, Segfault.org reports that the Bacon keyword has been googled. Poor Jono. CommentsRe: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonI don't really understand the joke on Segfault. Are they implicitely saying that the gnomesters are swine?
By reihal at Fri, 2001/02/23 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonIt's just a parody poking fun at the whole situation and not attacking anyone in particular. I think it's okay, we can laugh now. The situation has been resolved. -n.
By n at Fri, 2001/02/23 - 6:00am
Whoaaaaa.....Finally i got my dot back :)
By me at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Whoaaaaa.....Agree! Our network services provider seems to have pulled a fast one on us (and the rest of their clients). We're working on redundancy solutions for the future although they'll be at least one more scheduled downtime in the next few months.
By Navindra Umanee at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Whoaaaaa.....Surely, the KDE League member companys can do some promo and mirror the KDE sites?
By reihal at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonI find it ironic that the Ximian folks, who changed their name from Helixcode to Ximian to have a defensable trademark, saw no problems in trampling on the name of KDE, a fellow non-profit opensource project. Would they be okay if we used their names, logos, etc everywhere and confuse people? Sorry to bring up this tired ole shit again but it really chaps my butt.
By ac at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonSo what? Ximian is a company.
By Kill the Trolls... at Wed, 2001/03/14 - 6:00am
What's up with KDE 2.1Wasn't KDE 2.1 supposed to be released today?, I really expected some flashy announcement since earlier this morning...all I got was a small note from Linux Planet. The mirrors weren´t ready either... Some last minute delay?
By Charles at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: What's up with KDE 2.1Don't know !! the site seems to be dead....... The package (2.1) for debian are ready for download - snif , i have a mandrake :-(
By gravis at Mon, 2001/02/26 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonJust to be fair on the toolkits you should take off more that gtk_ and gdk_, because code looks like this : while the C++ does :
By John at Tue, 2001/02/27 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonJust so you know though, KDE appears to pop up Ximian again. Guess they couldn't leave it alone. I thought they were gone then I went to google today and typed in kde and up pops the Ximian ad again. Just when you thought everyone was going to play nice in the sandbox again...
By Anthony MOulen at Tue, 2001/02/27 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonJust so you know, Ximian isn't behind this one. Details here.
By nap at Tue, 2001/02/27 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonFunny. Google has filtered out my IP so that when I search for "kde" the Ximian link does not pop up for me. When I search from another IP, the Ximian ad pops up. I guess they thought I accessed it too many times before and helped finish Ximian's money. What do we do about this now?
By KDE User at Wed, 2001/02/28 - 6:00am
Re: Quickies: Kicker Kandy, Toolkit ComparisonDo nothing. It makes clear for everybody that I was right in my first post here.
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Author: | Anneza (Authenticated as Anneza) |
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I realise that some of the stranger names one sees are very rare or even one-offs, but for those of us based outside the USA it is sometimes hard to know for sure. So, advice, please!I know about Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple daughter. I also know about a Chinese woman who has left Shanghai and is asking people to call her Plum. She finds it cute, and it has some link to her given name - something like Forest Fruit, it seems. And then there's Cheryl/Cherie/Cherry ... or is there? Berry? Others?
In your experience, are fruit names happening? Might they come to look pretty ordinary, or is there no real momentum as yet? I'm cross-posting this to the Opinions board, as some people tend not to leave their board of choice; but I'd like either facts or fact-based impressions if you have any.
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Earlier this week, Level 3 Communications Inc., a phone company in Broomfield, announced plans to cut 150 jobs this quarter as company stock plummeted by 14 percent, according to Bloomberg News. Cuts at Level 3 are just a snapshot of a Colorado economy now struggling almost everywhere.
The Denver metro area's unemployment rate soared to 8.2 percent in March--following seven straight months of rising joblessness, notes The Denver Post, citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and quoting an expert who says the picture won't get any better this year. (Just a year ago, Denver's unemployment rate was 4.8 percent.) Pueblo's rate is now 9.1 percent--the highest in the state--and Boulder's is relatively lucky at 6.3 percent--the lowest among metro areas in Colorado.
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Thanks for trying Mike. Guess what?...I found out from her big sister that she's named after a Nuu-Chah-Nulth Elder.....I'll let you know if I find out what it means...."Precious" is a possibility, but I'll confirm it. That'll boost your Q listings a little, eh?
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With the release of the Mac App Store, a lot of Mac users have decided to use the Mac App Store to purchase all of their Mac apps. This, for the most part, is because the Mac App Store is a great centralized location where you can find the greatest free and paid applications for your Mac.
With so many apps in the Mac App Store, it may be hard not to accidentally download a few less than stellar apps when surfing the App Store. That's where I come in! In the article below, I have crafted a quick list of my top three free Mac Apps for OS X. These apps are all available via the Mac App Store.
1. Wunderlist
If you need a good way to stay on track with your to-do list, WunderList is your answer. WunderList is a pretty simple application–it allows you to create basic to-do lists and then have them synced via the cloud to your Macs, PCs and mobile devices. While WunderList may not feature the best user interface or the most features of the other to-do apps, it does offer supreme simplicity and fast syncing.
WunderList allows you to make multiple to-do list which is ideal for people who use Wunderlist at work. For instance, you can have separate "work" and "personal" lists to ensure your tasks aren't getting mixed-up. This allows you to keep your priorities straight and tasks managed.
You can also set due dates within Wunderlist. To do this, simply hover over a created task and click on the clock button. You can then set a due date from the pop up calendar. To sort your tasks by due date, look towards the bottom of the Wunderlist window and click on one of the time increments. Your tasks will then be sorted accordingly.
2. Alfred
Alfred is the perfect Spotlight alternative with tons of added functionality and a beautiful interface. When first installed, you can set a key combination to activate Alfred on command. You can also choose the theme and disable/enable miscellaneous features.
One thing I really like about Alfred is the fact that it serves multiple purposes. For instance, not only can you use Alfred for searching for files, but you can also use it for searching the web, doing simple calculations and to perform simple system commands such as rebooting. One cool thing about doing web searches in Alfred is that you're given the choice to search via Google, Amazon and Wikipedia.
All in all, Alfred is the perfect choice for users who aren't satisfied with OS X's built-in Spotlight search. With more choices, an improved interface and other awesome features, Alfred is a must have.
3. Sparrow Light
Sparrow is hands-down the best mail app on the market. And while Sparrow is $9.99, Sparrow Lite is perfect for anyone who only uses one email account. Sparrow is well designed, full-featured and even offers full CloudApp integration.
To start, Sparrow's user interface is absolutely stellar. To me, Sparrow looks more like a Twitter client as it features a mini-mode which allows you to view the title, sender and first few lines of text in the email. You can also "pull to refresh" by scrolling to the top of the mail client. Sparrow's buttons are also very minimal and look great when compared to the standard Mail application.
Sparrow also offers deep CloudApp integration by allowing you to upload your attachments to the web instead of attaching them to your email. While this may not be ideal for sending confidential info, it's great for sharing photos and videos as there is no file size limit.
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The options market boasts a motley crew of participants. Everyone from the adrenaline junkie to the oh-so-cautious risk analyzer roams the grounds with hopes of using the versatile option contract to more deftly score big profits.
Of particular appeal to the little guy, though, is the option contract's ability to drastically reduce the price tag of otherwise untouchable stocks.
With our current bull market now more than three-and-a-half years old, numerous stocks have vaulted over the century mark, with some climbing into the $200s, $300s and higher. Many who arrive on Wall Street with small trading accounts in tow are quickly beset by discouragement when they realize the Apples (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Googles (NASDAQ:GOOG) of the world have share prices north of $600.
While this epic rise has been viewed as a godsend for those who entered early and had the patience to sit tight, it deters smaller traders looking to enter the fray nowadays.
Fortunately for those with a smaller bankroll, option contracts for these high-fliers can be bought for a pittance compared to what one would have to pay for 100 shares. For example, buying 100 shares of AAPL currently requires more than $67,500! In contrast, an option trader could snatch up two at-the-money October 675 call options — and control a comparable amount of shares — for just under $6,000.
To structure a long option position designed to behave similar to long stock, traders should purchase in-the-money options with a higher delta. These options have a higher probability of maintaining their value over time, as well as moving more dollar-for-dollar with the stock price.
Here's three such possible options trades for the little guy:
Click to Enlarge The most recent catalyst to Apple's ongoing rise was the news of its successful patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung, one of its top competitors. While I do think the event might serve as a short-term sell-the-news phenomenon, the trend in AAPL remains higher and dips should continue to be bought.
Traders looking for bullish exposure to AAPL through year-end might consider buying the Dec 650 calls following the next pullback in the stock.
Click to Enlarge Another high-priced stock in the midst of a multi-year uptrend is MasterCard (NYSE:MA). If it can break out of its recent trading range, higher prices are likely in the offing.
Traders looking for a renewed advance in MA might consider buying the Jan 2013 410 call option on a breakout over the $430 resistance level.
Click to Enlarge To round out our high-flying trio, let's take a look at the king of the online retail space — Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN). With the stock sitting in a strong uptrend and a stone's throw from all-time highs, a long call purchase for those looking for continued upside through year-end makes sense.
Traders could buy the Jan 2013 230 call.
As of this writing, Tyler Craig did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.


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As the Primate of Hungary, Cardinal Erdö succeeds Bishop Amedee Grab of Chur, Switzerland. In addition to electing a new president, the council also elected two representatives, Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard of Bordeaux and Cardinal Josip Bozanic of Zagreb.
Cardinal Erdö said that as the new president, he would direct his efforts to promoting "the Christian values upon which Europe is founded." The Church, he underscored, as "protector of these values," should firmly carry out this task in order to counter the "superficiality" that has become prevalent in European countries.
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We are excited to announce that Digi International® won the Best in Show award from Venture Development Research Group (VDC) at Embedded World 2012! The Digi Application Development Kit for Android , the industry's first Android embedded application development kit, was recognized as best of show among many companies we respect who exhibited at Embedded World, including: Microsoft, Mentor, Wind River, IBM, Oracle and more.
The kit includes drivers and Digi software extensions to easily create Android-based applications on embedded platforms. The included iDigi Connector for Android enables customers, with literally a single line of software code, to completely cloud enable their devices.
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VDC awarded the embedded software best of show to Digi International for its Digi Application Development Kit for Android, a unique hardware and software solution for engineers seeking to deploy Android in their embedded designs. Digi's development kit includes a complete Eclipse-based development environment for use on both Linux and Windows workstation, BSP for the ConnectCore Wi-i.MX53 and Wi-i.MX51 families, Android APIs extensions for embedded interfaces not supported natively by Android, samples demonstrating how to access the ConnectCore hardware, and features the iDigi Device Cloud for creating smart connected devices. The Digi Application Development Kit for Android – which ships with a 7″ LCD touchscreen and is ready to use out of the box – is available now for $499.
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Digi International attended the 2012 Embedded World Exhibition & Conference in Nuremberg, Germany February 28- March 1. According to the show closing report, there were 872 international exhibiting companies and more than 20,000 trade visitors.
The 10th Embedded World Conference offered excitement and interest, particularly around intelligent devices, M2M and "the Internet of things."
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Our review of Dragon's Dogma went up on Monday, but Max Scoville felt there were still some things about the game that needed to be said.
Dragon's Dogma, Capcom's new epic open-world fantasy RPG, came out this week. While he had some issues with the game overall, that didn't stop Max from having fun in the game. Mostly, with pigs and cows.
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text: Draft Profile Tony Mitchell, PF, North Texas Academic issues kept Mitchell, a 21-year-old sophomore, ineligible in 2010-11. But the former Top 20 high school recruit, remains one of the Draft's most intriguing prospects. He's long, athletic, versatile and a dominant rebounder. Mitchell had seven games with 15 or more rebounds in 55 college games and averaged 9.3 per game. The belief is that he could be capable of guarding three positions at the next level once he is slotted into a position. He makes up for lacking a true position in the front court with his nearly 7-foot-3 wing span and explosive leaping ability. The drawbacks to Mitchell appear to be his drop off from year one to year two at North Texas and his lack of a consistent shot from the perimeter (.440 percent from the field last year). Most mock drafts have Mitchell going in the middle to end of the first round. "After a disappointing sophomore season, Mitchell made some serious progress at the combine, showing off better than expected measurements alongside some terrific athleticism," ESPN's Chad Ford wrote. "More importantly, he had candid interviews with teams that suddenly made GMs much more comfortable in taking him. Was he just in the wrong situation at North Texas? If teams believe that, he's going to go a lot higher based on his talent." Pre-Draft measurements and results, according to Draft Express:


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Topeka Kansas University is seeking approval from the Kansas Board of Regents for the name of the proposed addition to Allen Fieldhouse that will house James Naismith's original "Rules of Basket Ball."
At this point, KU is not revealing what name it has picked. The regents will take up the issue on Wednesday.
The approximately 31,000-square-foot addition will be constructed on the northeast corner of Allen Fieldhouse to establish a museum alongside the Booth Family Hall of Athletics.
David Booth, an Austin, Texas-based investor, purchased Naismith's original rules of basketball for $4.3 million three years ago and donated them to KU.
The project is part of a bigger special-events venue with a total budget of $18 million in private donations.
At Wednesday's regents meeting, the board also will consider authorizing KU to raze Burt Hall as part of the expansion of the School of Engineering. Burt Hall was originally constructed as a nuclear reactor facility for teaching and research, but the reactor was shut down in the 1970s, according to Mike Russell, KU's director of Environmental Health and Safety.
The reactor was dismantled, decommissioned and removed, and the building has been used as office space.
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Truth battles out and hits a flying clothesline. Truth lands multiple head shots. He goes for a cross body, but Sandow moves. He tosses Truth into the corner and hits the somersault Russian leg sweep. Sandow drops the elbow of disdain. He whips Truth into the corner and charges, but Truth moves and Sandow collides with the turnbuckle. Truth hits several clotheslines and plants Sandow on the mat. He goes for a scissors kick, but Sandow counters into a full Nelson slam attempt. Truth counters out and hits a scissors kick for a near pin fall. He tries to keep the offense up, but Sandow comes back with the full Nelson slam for the win.
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Thomas Onorato traffics in dreams. As doorman to some of New York City's most scintillating nightclubs and celebrity-studded galas, the thickly built 29-year-old gets paid to decide who's in and who's out.
Club hoppers are desperate to be on the good side of that equation, if a new book is any indication. Written by journalist Glenn Belvario, Confessions From A Velvet Rope: The Glamorous, Grueling Life Of Thomas Onorato, New York's Top Club Doorman reads, unintentionally perhaps, like a dark comedy: The author details, through Onorato's eyes, the almost disturbing lengths to which the rubbernecking masses will go to get a taste of the scene. (You can't help but wonder why you'd want to socialize with such scheming, obnoxious people in the first place.) The book also offer tips on how to squeak past guys like Onorato.
Forbes.com recently spoke with Onorato about the ups and downs of being a New York City Door God.
Forbes.com: For those who don't go clubbing, what is the role of a doorman?
Onorato: The door person is the first face people see when they come to the club. He sets the tone. He also makes sure the right people are getting in–and the wrong people are not. It's one of the integral keys to making a really good party.
Does all that power tend to go to your head?
Who doesn't like to be in control a little bit? I would be lying if I said it didn't. But I'm just a guy doing a job. I mean, I'm not changing the course of someone's life here. It's not like I'm a teacher or a drug counselor or something really important like that.
In most cases, I'm doing what the party promoter wants, not necessarily what I want. For instance, I do the door every Saturday at a club called Misshapes. Unless you're friends of the promoters, or friends of friends, you most likely won't get in. I'm not trying to ruin someone's night–it's just the reality.
Is there a sense of guilt that comes with doing the job?
Sure there is–except when it comes to people who are rude. You're always going to have people who are going to take it personally and get offended that they didn't get in.
What sort of person would want to endure packs of drunk, scheming, desperate and potentially bitter people every night?
I love to be involved with parties, so I'm passionate about it. And hey, it's great money.
What kind of money?
I can't really talk about that.
So they pay you for your judgment. How important is the makeup of the crowd to a club's success?
Very. Having a crowd that's very mixed–gay, straight, men, women–makes the energy in the room go straight up. Diversity is the formula that works.
We have to ask: What sorts of lines do people throw out to convince you to let them in?
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RIP, Inter-American Democratic Charter
Next week, leaders from Latin American and the Caribbean will assemble in a jovial atmosphere in undemocratic Cuba to effectively bury the Inter-American Democratic Charter. That historic document, signed by all countries in the Western Hemisphere (excepting, of course, Cuba) on the fateful day of September 11, 2001, set the unprecedented standard that, "The peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it."
Today, almost 13 years later, the charter has been rendered meaningless — and, worse, no one seems to care.
Perhaps the Organization of American States (OAS) — which proudly features the charter on its website — would have a comment on the utter incongruity of regional leaders supposedly obligated to promote and defend democracy summiteering in Cuba? Well, to find Secretary-General José Miguel Insulza you would have to ring him up in his hotel in Havana, as he is Gen. Raúl Castro's "Special Guest" for the summit — the first OAS secretary-general to travel to Cuba since it was expelled from the group in 1962.
Officially, the 32 regional leaders and representatives will be attending a summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), an organization championed by late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and expressly formed to exclude the United States and Canada. Castro is winding down his year as CELAC's "President," a title awarded him despite the fact that CELAC mandates "respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms" to participate as a member.
Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez has reported how the Castro regime is preparing for its guests' arrival:
"The clandestine and officially 'unpresentable' Havana has been warned that it must be quiet, very quiet. The beggars are being held until the Summit is over, the pimps warned to maintain control over their girls and boys, while members of the political police visit the homes of the opposition. The illegal market is also being held in check. 'Calm down, let's have a little calm,' the police repeat in a threatening tone."
Still, Cuba's brave dissident community has announced plans for a parallel forum on democracy in Havana to run concurrent with the CELAC summit. According to the Miami Herald, however, "[b]arring last-minute surprises," summit participants "will skip the international diplomatic practice of meeting with opposition leaders or independent civil society groups during their trip to Cuba."
But as one dissident told the Herald, "My message for the visiting leaders would be that they shouldn't make themselves accomplices of the Castro brothers' dictatorship…. They should instead side with the Cuban people, so that the government gets the message that it has to change."
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North Saanich physics students are part of experiments on a global scale.
"Parkland is the first school in B.C. to have the particle detectors," explained teacher Andrew Roome.
The equipment measures cosmic rays using panels.
Danny McCall has a head start on his physics 12 course – he helped out on the equipment in his brother's class last year.
"I'm really interested in the field," he said. "I've already got some ideas."
The equipment is detailed and research ideas limitless, but very technical, and best heard from the students themselves. Parents and residents at large can get that detailed description during the Parkland Showcase tomorrow, March 1.
The school will be bursting at the seams with displays, presentations and interactive projects.
"It really is a comprehensive display of what we do at the school. Most of them will be taking place in the gym so it will be easy for people to move around and see the different displays," said Parkland principal Mark Fraser. "Our primary target audience would be parents of any school age children in our district, but the general public is more than welcome and encouraged."
See travel photos from students' Europe and Ecuador trips; make dehydrated snacks; have a bowl of soup and learn about Lewis, the school's Kenyan sponsor student; check out the alternative music scene or take in a poetry reading. The options are as varied as the experiments on that particle detector. Alumni – such as Olympic sailer Eric Jespersen – will be on hand to talk about their experiences at Parkland.
"We want the community to know that the school is doing well, we've got amazing programs and opportunities for students," Fraser said. "We want the whole community to know that we're here and doing some really innovative and exciting things."
Proceeds from items sold at the event will support of the school's Kenyan sponsor student, Lewis.
The community showcase is March 1 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the school, 10646 McDonald Park Rd.


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Council Briefs
Sooke council meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, council made the following decisions:
Council agreed to fund Community Liaison Officer Reservist Constable Scott Rothermel to the tune of $4,000 for his work at School District 62. The program is jointly funding with the school district and five municipalities.
Rothermel works directly with students, teachers, administrators and parents across the school district.
The program has met with a lot of success and many issues have been dealt with immediately without the need for regular police involvement.
Coun. Dave Bennett suggested this become a line item in the 2012 budget.
Council adopted Bylaw No. 495, Latecomer Interest Rate Bylaw, 2011; Bylaw No. 496, Delegation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw (474-1) and Bylaw No. 497, Sooke Core Sewer Specified Area Cost Recovery Amendment Bylaw, 2011 (150-6) was given first, second and third reading.
The Ayre Manor Lodge will see a reduction in their sewer costs which will be based on usage rather than a dwelling unit rate. They will save approximately $2,700 per year.
A Memorandum of Understanding with School District 62 was approved. The MOU was to facilitate the sewer connection for Ecole Poirier Elementary and Journey Middle Schools to ensure that sewer fees paid are fair and consistent; and to foster ongoing cooperation between the two parties.


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Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute:
A Guide to Exhibition Records of The Clark Brothers Collect, 2000-2006
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South St. Williamstown, MA 01267
Profile Description | |
Creation: | Finding aid encoded by Lacy Schutz May 1, 2009 |
Language: | Finding aid written inEnglish. |
Collection Summary | |
Repository: | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute 225 South St. Williamstown, MA 01267 |
Creator: | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute |
Title: | Exhibition Records of the Clark Brothers Collect , |
Dates: | 2000-2006 |
Quantity: | 4.38 linear feet (5 boxes) |
Abstract: | These are the records assembled for the fiftieth anniversary of the Clark as well as the exhibition, "The Clark Brothers Collect." They're mainly concerned with the history of the Clark family. |
Identification: | CAI ARC 2008.11.0085 |
Language: | English |
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is arranged by subject.Scope and Contents of the Records
These records relate to the 2006 exhibition, "The Clark Brothers Collect," as well as the fiftieth anniversary of the institution. In addition to the usual types of materials associated with exhibitions, this collection includes extensive research done on the history of the Clark family, Robert Sterling Clark and Francine Clark, and the early days of the museum. The materials are organized by subject, with records related to the exhibition itself following extensive materials collected in the course of researching Clark and his family. The majority of the material consists of photocopied articles, photocopies of items from the Sterling and Francine Clark Papers such as correspondence and diaries, and notes by various curators and other Clark staff members and contractors on their research. Some of the research came from the files of former director of the Clark, David Brooke. Some of this material is photocopied from his files, but more often it was removed from his records and placed with this research. No attempt was made to return Brooke's files to their original order in his records.
History of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to public in 1955, the Institute has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. One of the few institutions in the United States that combines a public art museum with a complement of research and academic programs, including a major art history library, the Clark is now a leading international center for research and discussion on the nature of art and art history. Building upon the founders' legacy, the Institute has recently unveiled its master plan for the twenty-first century, which fosters the Clark's commitment to providing space for its expanding research and museum programs while maintaining the unique character of its beautiful rural setting.
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These materials were assembled from a variety of sources, mostly in the Curatorial department.
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[Cite the item (as appropriate)], Exhibition Records of Clark Brothers Collect, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Records, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Acquisition Information
These materials were transferred piecemeal to the Archives during 2008 and early 2009. Some were taken from the office of Kathy Morris, Director of Exhibitions & Collections and Curator of Decorative Arts; others were transferred upon the departure of James Ganz, Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs.
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Because there was little order to these records and they were assembled from a variety of sources, the Archivist rearranged the materials, organizing them by subject.
Related Material
Related material may be found in the Records and Papers of David S. Brooke and in the Sterling and Francine Clark Papers.


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New shows: Jack's Fourth Show ... KISS coming to Anaheim ... Hollywood Undead & Atreyu ... Thrice at the Mouse House
Follow Honda Center's Twitter feed? Then you already know that KISS is coming to the arena on Nov. 24, with stops after that at Staples Center (Nov. 25) and San Diego Sports Arena (Nov. 27). Stay tuned for more details.
Also: increasingly popular ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham and his traveling case of dummies are headed to the Theatre at Honda Center on Nov. 28. Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
Jack FM, 93.1 on your FM dial, has announced the lineup for Jack's Fourth Show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, and it's another jumble of rock stalwarts, new-wave fixtures and more. Slated for Oct. 10 in Irvine are Foreigner, the B-52's, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Eddie Money, Ratt and Missing Persons. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m.
Several previously tweeted shows are going on sale this weekend, including the Pixies' two dates at the Hollywood Palladium, Nov. 4-5 -- during which the band will play 1989's alt-rock staple Doolittle in its entirety -- as well as the return of Cypress Hill's Smokeout, now a two-day event (Oct. 23-24) at San Manuel Amphitheater, formerly Hyundai Pavilion.
As for the latter, I still don't understand who is appearing which days, or both -- we've been told to stay tuned for lineup details. But the roster includes the festival's namesake along with headliners Slipknot and Deftones, plus Bad Brains, Redman & Method Man, reconfigured versions of Pennywise and Sublime, reunions of Geto Boys and Goodie Mob, and plenty more. Cheech & Chong will host.
Both the Pixies' gigs and Smokeout go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m., though the Doolittle dates will be sold exclusively through LiveNation.com.
Also at the Palladium and only available at LiveNation.com: a second night of Dethlok and Mastodon, plus Converge and High on Fire, Nov. 20, on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ... Jaguares, Nov. 13, on sale Friday at 1 p.m. ... and a New Year's Eve party featuring Boys Noize and Destructo, on sale now.
Hollywood Undead (above) and Atreyu are taking a novel approach to get fans to come to their Nov. 21 show at the Wiltern -- this Friday from 6-8 p.m. they will sell tickets in person at the Hollywood Palladium box office.
Why they'll be peddling at the Palladium when the show is at the Wiltern, I couldn't tell you. But those who just got excited by the idea, make a note of the difference. Don't foul up and end up at the wrong place. Oh, and Escape the Fate and the Sleeping open that show.
Lots more coming to the Wiltern, by the way, including Brett Dennen on Dec. 12, with Grace Potter & the Nocturnals opening ... a second night of Snow Patrol, Oct. 20, now that Oct. 19 is sold out, with Plain White T's opening ... a visit from Los Enanitos Verdes, Oct. 3 ... and the return of the Sounds, with Foxy Shazam and another act to be named, Oct. 21. All of those shows go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m., except for Los Enanitos Verdes, which starts Friday at 1 p.m. All are available only at LiveNation.com.
O.C. success story Thrice -- whose unfortunately leaked album Beggars, arguably its best so far, arrives in traditional form next week -- will return to House of Blues Anaheim for another two-night stand just before Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-25. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. The band also plays Nov. 23 at Avalon in Hollywood, on sale Thursday at 1 p.m.
Also at the Mouse House:
- Lights: A Premier Tribute to Journey, Sept. 26, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
- BET's 106 & Park Tour featuring Trey Songz, Mario and Day26, Sept. 30, on sale now
- Los Enanitos Verdes with Monte Negro, Oct. 4, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
- Los Lobos with Lee Rocker, Oct. 16, on sale today at 10 a.m.
- Owl City with the Scene Aesthetic and Brooke Waggoner, Oct. 22, on sale now
- Our Lady Peace, Oct. 20, on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
- Two more nights with Jaguares, Nov. 14-15, on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
- A Fine Frenzy with Among the Oak & Ash and Landon Pigg, Nov. 18, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
- And the 2009 PacTour featuring Saosin with Innerpartysystem, P.O.S. and Eye Alaska, Dec. 20, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
That last bill also plays Nov. 6 at House of Blues Sunset Strip, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m., while the BET 106 & Park Tour arrives there Sept. 29. Also at that joint: Caspa, Matty G, 12th Planet and more, Sept. 19 ... Tech N9ne and Slaughterhouse, Oct. 23 ... Train, Oct. 26 ... and Gwar with Job for a Cowboy and the Red Chord, Nov. 16.
Chevelle, touring behind its just-released fifth album Sci-Fi Crimes, will play Halloween night at Club Nokia in the L.A. Live complex. Halestorm and Adelitas Way will open. Tickets, $25, go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Also: Buju Banton's Oct. 14 stop at the venue has been canceled, refunds available at point of purchase.
Speaking of Halloween, Hard Haunted Mansion will take over the Palladium on Oct. 30-31 with an array of electronic stars. Night 1 features Deadmau5, mash-up masters 2ManyDJs, A-Trak, the Bloody Beetroots and more. Night 2 features DJ sets from Justice and Basement Jaxx along with Crookers, Major Lazer, Modeselektor, Buraka Som Sistema and more. Each show runs 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Tickets are $60-$125. Click here for more info.
Jamie Foxx, who kicked off his tour here in July, has added a second night, Oct. 17, to his run at Nokia Theatre. Tickets, $44.75-$89.75, go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
Can't catch either of Blink-182's big reunion shows at Verizon next week -- or you just love 'em so much you gotta see 'em again and again? Then take note: the trio has added an Oct. 12 date at Santa Barbara Bowl, with the Aquabats opening. Tickets, $39-$59, go on sale Saturday at 11 a.m. (That's Mark Hoppus in the pic, of course, courtesy of the Associated Press.)
Tegan and Sara have added a second show, Oct. 26, to their stand at the Orpheum in downtown L.A., $38-$42, on sale now. Meanwhile, Widespread Panic headlines three nights at the theater, Nov. 6-8, on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Two of the more omnipresent tribute bands right now, Don't Stop Believin' and Queen Nation, will join forces Nov. 13 at the Grove of Anaheim. Tickets, $22.50-$25, go on sale Saturday at noon.
Reborn post-hardcore outfit Glassjaw has two dates coming up -- Nov. 11 at the Mayan Theatre, on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. ... and Nov. 12 at the Glass House, on sale today at 10 a.m. Tickets are $25. Also at the Glass House: Minus the Bear, Nov. 3, $17 ... and Gwar, Nov. 23, $20. Those last two shows go on sale Friday at noon.
Juliette Lewis just opened for the Pretenders and Cat Power at the Greek, but next she'll play her own show, Oct. 17 at El Rey Theatre. The Ettes and American Bang will open. Tickets, $17, are on sale now.
Also at the L.A. club: Great Big Sea, Nov. 12, $27-$32 ... A Fine Frenzy, Nov. 17, $20 ... and the Fiery Furnaces, Nov. 21, $17. All of those go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
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John Wall drove left around Mike Conley, spun right to avoid DeAndre Jordan, then jumped before whirling and whipping a pass out to Klay Thompson beyond the three-point line. Wall then told himself to camp out under the basket and wait, just in case Thompson couldn't convert his open look.
When Thompson's jumper caromed him off the rim, Wall was perfectly positioned to beat big men DeAndre Jordan and Anthony Davis to the ball and throw down an emphatic putback jam.
"It's easier because of the international rules, you can touch the rim," Wall said after the scrimmage Thursday at a Team USA minicamp in Las Vegas. "I just sat there and I wanted to make a play."
The incredibly athletic display provided an encouraging reminder of the explosiveness that Wall has regained since recovering a left knee injury last season. But it also was his lone highlight during a scrimmage that otherwise served as a showcase for Kyrie Irving to move to the front of line for consideration for a spot on the 2014 FIBA World Cup team that will feature Kevin Durant, Kevin Love and Anthony Davis, among others.
After an uneven start, Wall finished with 10 points, two rebounds and two assists as his Blue team lost, 128-106, to the White team at Thomas & Mack Center.
Wall's night got off to an inauspicious start, as he was forced to come off the bench, behind Damian Lillard and Dion Waiters, for the team led by Chicago Bulls Coach Tom Thibodeau. Wall said he didn't take offense to having to play a reserve role.
"When I'm playing for my country, as long as I got USA across my chest, I don't care if I'm the 12th man, as long as I'm playing," Wall said. "When you're out there, you have an opportunity to put that on your chest, it's a humbling experience and all of us are so talented, the coaches fit whatever lineup that they feel is right. I mean, look at Russell Westbrook. Coming off the bench, he gave the USA a good spark, so I don't mind that. With USA basketball, it's different than what you would do with your own team in the NBA."
Wall entered the game with about six minutes left in the first quarter and committed a turnover and blocked a Ty Lawson shot within 20 seconds. His struggles continued as he had another turnover in which the ball squirted from his hands, he recovered the ball and was called for a double dribble. A driving layup ended with him moving so quickly that the ball hit the side of the rim, and another layup attempt was blocked.
"I couldn't control the ball. Then I took two bad shots and I missed like two layups. Other than that, I was fine. I just couldn't get no rhythm going," Wall said, explaining his initial struggles.
Wall started to settle down after the vicious throwdown, and he added a corner three-pointer in the second half that showed his improving range.
"I just tried to be aggressive," Wall said. "It's kind of tough to be aggressive when you got so many talented players, so my job wasn't to go out there to score. Just to set everybody up and run the team as much as possible. I was just coming in and being a leader, playing my role as a point guard and help my team as much as possible and just try to do the same thing that a lot of guys in the past did, that played for the Olympic team."
Thibodeau's substitution pattern kept Wall from spending time on the floor with Lillard, who earned the start after an impressive week, or from going head-to-head against Irving, who led all players with 23 points and added seven assists in directing the White team to victory.
Irving distanced himself from the rest of the up-and-coming, 25-and-under players, though Team USA Coach Mike Krzyzewski said: "There are no decisions that are being made now. This minicamp was about them getting to know us and us getting to know them."
When asked if he had any idea about where he stood after the four days of practices and scrimmage, Wall shrugged. "They haven't told me anything one on one. I wish they would've. I just tried to go out and play my game."
Wall's game was forced to expand while in Las Vegas, where point guards were asked to be versatile.
"Sometimes I play the one, sometimes I play the two," Wall said. "My job was just to pressure the ball, try to play defense. I'm bigger than most guys at my position and I'm athletic, so I made the job tough on those guys. I think my defense, is really going to separate me and how I set up my teammates. That's the best thing I really can do and just remember the plays and try to get them in the best position."
The minicamp gave Wall the chance to measure his game against some of the top players at his position and he believes that he did enough to distinguish himself. "I feel like I'm right there. I probably don't score the ball as well as those other guys do, but I can score the ball the same way," Wall said. "I do a better job of finding my teammates and setting things and just learning, and watching stuff, it's getting better for me."
Wall was able to draw closer with Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Mike Conley this summer, since he filmed an Adidas shoe commercial with Lillard and Holiday and joined all three for a promotional tour through China. But he also had a chance to play with Thompson after the two had a memorable unfriendly encounter last season that resulted in Wall getting ejected for repeatedly challenging Thompson to "go to the basket" so that he could knock him out.
"He was cool," Wall said of Thompson. "That just happened in the moment, in the game, when we was competing against each other and ever since we've been cool. I'm giving him the ball here. I want him to make me look good. And make himself look good. So we're cool."
While he had hoped to do more, get a win, or at least participate in a more competitive contest on Thursday, Wall said afterward that he had an memorable experience at the conclusion of his second summer participating with USA Basketball.
"Why not? It's USA basketball. That's once in a lifetime," Wall said. "No matter if you make it past this point or not. To be here is a humbling experience. We all just came here to compete and just have fun and enjoy ourselves."


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Halle Berry Better Shop Quickly, Lest Sharon Stone Find Her
Halle Berry, looking well-accessorized and pregnant, is now talking about how she still has love for "Catwoman," the infamous cinematic dud in which she starred. As you may remember, Halle very graciously accepted the honor of "Worst Film of the Year" for the film, but still maintains that "it was one of the best movies ever."
According to Halle, the movie's downfall ended up being Sharon Stone's character. "I thought that we needed a better villain, but I was outnumbered in that area." I don't know if I agree, since I do find Sharon Stone sufficiently terrifying in any role she plays, really. Including that character she plays that I affectionately refer to as "Sharon Stone."
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Supporters of the main opposition party in Myanmar, also known as Burma, filled the streets of the capital, celebrating Sunday a projected victory in closely watched parliamentary by-elections, as the party announced that its leader, Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, won a seat in the country's parliament for the first time.
It's the first time in two decades that the National League for Democracy participated in an election. The results could help to consolidate support for political reforms and herald the end of foreign sanctions on a country ruled for the past half century by a military junta.
Just after dawn, Suu Kyi visited polling places in the remote constituency of Kawhmu that she hopes to represent in parliament. It was one of 44 constituencies at stake in this by-election.
Farmer Thein Oo, riding his motorcycle to the local polling place, said he planned to vote for Suu Kyi, but he didn't think the election will change much in this poor and remote township, where most folks live in thatched bamboo huts, without electricity or running water.
"I'm not hoping or expecting her to do anything for us," he said matter-of-factly. "I'm voting for her because I respect her. She has made great sacrifices for the people during nearly two decades under house arrest."
Suu Kyi was released in late 2010. This followed general elections, which her party boycotted, saying they were unfair. It wasn't until last December, after meeting with President Thein Sein, that she decided to return to politics and stand for election.
A defeat at the polls for Suu Kyi could actually have been a setback for the government, which knows her cooperation is essential to getting foreign sanctions lifted. Besides Suu Kyi's victory, the NLD also embarrassed the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party by winning seats representing parts of the capital, Naypitaw, where most residents work for the government.
Observers believe that as a member of parliament, Suu Kyi could embolden fellow lawmakers to push for more reforms and strengthen oversight of the government. Others are concerned about her ability to meet sky-high public expectations. History is strewn with charismatic opposition leaders who proved to be inefficient or corrupt once in office. Suu Kyi faces an uphill battle to accomplish ambitious goals, such as amending the constitution to limit the military's role in government.
"What the military will learn, I'm sure, is that the future of this country is their future," Suu Kyi said at a press conference Friday, "and reform in this country means reform for them as well."
Chan Htun, a 90-year-old former member of parliament and Burma's former ambassador to China and Canada, pointed out that the military automatically gets a quarter of the seats in parliament, and whatever they may think, they have to vote as their commanding officers order them to.
"The military has the power to take over at any time," he said. "Actually, most of the people in the army accept Daw Suu's ideas, but they don't dare to speak out in support of her." Daw is an honorific used for women in the country.
The military also stands in the way, Htun says, of Suu Kyi's efforts to end the decades-old civil war between Myanmar's government and ethnic rebels.
"The rebels are in a weak position," Htun argues. "Only the ethnic Kachin rebels still pose a serious threat. So the army is not inclined to do the rebels any favors by entering into negotiations."
There have been concerns recently about 66-year-old Suu Kyi's health. She suspended campaigning ahead of the vote due to exhaustion. Dr. Tin Myo Win, her personal physician for most of the past two decades, says she has gotten through the grueling campaign by sheer force of will.
"There's two parts," he says, "physical and spiritual. And her spiritual health is always 100 percent. But sometimes her physical cannot follow what the spiritual and the mind want to do and everything."
Suu Kyi rises at 4:30 every morning for an hour of Buddhist meditation, he says, and she remains sharply focused on her goals without concern for herself.
Suu Kyi says her goals transcend politics. She advocates a nonviolent revolution of the spirit in the tradition of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi.
"When I talk about a revolution of the spirit," she said at Friday's press briefing, "I mean a revolution that will help our people to overcome fear, to overcome poverty, to overcome indifference, and to take the fate of the country into their own hands. An election alone is not going to change our country."
The official vote count will not be announced for several days, but Suu Kyi says the greatest victory in this election has already been achieved: the rising political consciousness of Burmese citizens, particularly its young people.


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Copenhagen: Denmark's parliament started to debate a raft of proposals on changing immigration laws, including a measure that would allow the authorities to confiscate all valuables belonging to refugees worth more than10,000 Danish crowns ($2083), and then use them to pay for the refugee's stay.
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The proposal has been condemned by international media as well as the United Nations refugee agency.
"It is very odiously reminiscent of the German past – leave the valuables and go to the showers," Derek Beach, an associate professor in political science at Aarhus University, said.
Immigration Minister Inger Stojberg has defended the proposal as being in keeping with a Danish norm that if you can pay for yourself, you must do so.
The Immigration Ministry said on Wednesday it would extend its temporary border checks at the usually open border with Germany until February 3, after an initial 10-day period expired.
"The assessment is that there is still a risk that a large number of illegal immigrants accumulate in Denmark," the ministry said in a statement.
More than 21,000 asylum seekers came to Denmark last year, up from about 14,800 in 2014. The government expects about 25,000 people to claim asylum in 2016.
Denmark, which swung to the right in the last election in June, is one of several European Union countries trying to discourage migrants from seeking asylum on its territory.
Denmark's still fresh centre-right minority government is taking a tougher line as it needs the support of the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic Danish People's Party to survive.
"It's a sign of toughness ... These are symbolic policies to try to allay the fears of the 20 to 25 per cent of voters that are quite sympathetic to anti-immigration policies," Professor Beach said.
On the ground, the issue has split Danes.
"I realise it is sad for those people but as long as we cannot even take care of our elderly and sick people then maybe we should concentrate on that," 61-year-old Marianne Andersen said.
By contrast, Soren Ostergaard, 57 and a teacher, says he has "never been more embarrassed by my country".
"We are a rich country with plenty of resources. We could definitely take more than we already have. We should just shut up and reach out to those in need," he said.
Neighbouring Sweden, which took in the most refugees in Europe after Germany per capita, extended its temporary controls last week until February 8.


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Credit Card Authorization Form
Please complete this form, and fax it back to the hotel at +1 (504) 443-4343 as soon as possible.
Please note:
- There is a $250 fine for smoking inside the hotel
- No pets are allowed